The August fires have really dominated the thoughts and actions of so many of us. We live with the anticipation of evacuation alerts, effects of smoke on our health, and worry about the plight of friends and family in the region. It has been, and most likely, will remain, a difficult period in the Inland Northwest. Coupled with the recent attack in Spokane of a trans man, it is quite a challenge for us as queer seniors to manage the pervasive anxiety that only seems to get stronger. We as...

HOT, dry and smoky. And so many fires in the region! PLEASE be careful, prepared and informed. Several of our subscribers have been or are on evacuation alert. All of us are susceptible to the effects of smoke and heat. Seniors, in particular, must take care in these trying summer times. On the good news front our social gatherings continue to provide safe, fun and tasty queer space in a variety of venues. So whether it be Taco Tuesday, Lunch OUT on the Town or Pot Luck Saturday, c'mon out to...

Hello Everygaybody - Summer is here, we're still queer, and oh my, what a PRIDE month we had. About a dozen of us were at the Coeur d'Alene Pride in the Park on a cold blustery early June Saturday. We played the “old" card and struck the tent early afternoon, retreating to a warm abode for pulled pork and fixings. Despite the glum anti-LGBTQ laws emanating from Idaho politicians, the event was well attended and festive. Spokane Pride was yet again blessed with our presence the following...