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Centering queer POCs, BIPOCs, and building LGBTQ+ community in the Pacific Northwest through local events. And a bit of poetry, wanderlust, and sapphic art…

This website morphed out of a desire to wrangle my random art projects and also foster QTPOC community. This blog is a labor of love, a melange of musings. Check out the newest content below or deep dive into Everyone’s Favorite Blog Post.

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Brooklyn, NYC in 4 Days: A QTBIPOC’s Guide for the Best Bagels, Flea Markets & Third Spaces

Snuck over to Brooklyn for a long weekend this summer. I had so much on my To Do List, but spent most of my time around North Brooklyn — Williamsburg, Bushwick, Bed-Stuy.

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A Queer Travel Guide for Northeast Portland’s Historically Black Neighborhoods: Alberta Arts District & Albina

Your guide for visiting NE Portland — a growing list of LGBTQ+ and Black-owned local businesses and hangouts, artsy neighborhood walks, and more.

Photo Credit: Ryan Manwiller, Unsplash

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Butch Dyke Strip Night, Karaoke, and Cuban Food: A Winter Weekend in Portland

Photo Credit: Justin Shein, Unsplash

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The Dinah Shore 2025: Sapphic Adventures in Palm Springs, CA

Went to the Dinah Shore for the first time. Sapphic pool parties, late night concerts with Go Gos, celebrity appearances, and exploring Palm Springs. Yes, please.

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Street Art, Strippers & Scooters: One Week in Atlanta

Decided to check out a new US city this summer. A West Coast girlie at heart, I set my sights on Atlanta for a change of pace. I visited Ponce City Market, the Beltline, Piedmont Park, Little Five Points, and more!