livinginpdx

So the last segment, I discussed a little bit about where I feel comfy and normal.. I was thinking about it yesterday and I think the main reason for my vote of confidence when it comes to the ER is mostly because this is where the ol skool lesbos hang out. I’m not talkin crusty and stale, I mean the builders of the community as it is now. The ones who’ve been the warriors… Or at least the ones who remember who the OCA is.

I want to give a shout out to the places in town who are mostly gay, but also caters to a multitude of community members. The Embers Avenue, and CC Slaughters. I choose these because not only have they served the community for AGES, but also because ALLIES are more than welcome. I believe our allies are condusive to our community because I for one had allies long before I actually came out. They are totally important and need to be recognized! They aren’t. But they need to be. The most amazing thing about our community in Portland is the abundance of performers.

Yes, in this town, everybody is a drug-store drag performer. Half of them ‘know their words’, and they can choreograph a piece of music. That’s a great start, but we do get much more elaborate. You can’t throw a nonfat soy latte on any corner without hitting a grrl with her guitar. Alberta Street Fair is FAR crazier than I can sometimes handle, but it’s great to venture out during the Summer when the PPD puts up with the mob of ART-Frenzied participants slinging homemade wears and recycled pieces fit for any true and savvy hipster. There are some who delve into the internet world of Genderqueer activities, either blogging, making videos writing pieces or just jumping into the world of comminuty networking through their solo performances. I love it! We come together as performers and participants to put benefit shows together while we assist our neighbors and loved ones. And every year there’s always at least one rally in the PSU Park Blocks against a group of biblical malice machines from a little town in Jesusland. FAB-U-LOUS! This IS the life.  I <3 Living in PDX.