About Sue Surdam Bean

I do know that bein’ has a “g” at end, but beingbean.com was taken and besides its kinda folksy… Sue “the Costume and Graphics Designer” welcomes you to my Bean family blog.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Thelma Surdam

Rick and Terry’s lovely mother, Jean Bean. She was truly a gracious women with a great sense of humor. She loved to eat at Stanford’s and we go there on Mother’s Dinner to celebrate her. This year, since we are … Continue reading

Families Belong Together – Who Will Answer For These Children?

Families Belong Together Rally Eugene

Thursday my buddy, Nancy, participated in a  “Families Belong Together” rally in Eugene protesting the separation of children from their parents at the border and demanding that the Trump administration keep families together. The thought that a rally like that … Continue reading

From Terry Bean’s Dream to Reality – Harvey Milk Street Portland Oregon

Terry-Bean-Governor-Barbara-Roberts-and-Group-Holding-Harvey-Milk-Street-Sign-Portland-Oregon

Terry Bean’s vision of a Harvey Milk street in Portland became reality on June 14th, 2018 when the Portland City Council voted unanimously to rename a 13-block stretch of Stark from Naito Parkway to Burnside after Milk. One of the … Continue reading

Thanks Google for Honoring Gilbert Baker, Creator of the Rainbow Flag

Today’s Google Doodle honors Gilbert Baker. Baker is credited with creating the LGBT rainbow flag. June being Gay Pride Month, the flag will be flying in parades and celebrations all over the country. The flag’s colors stand as an message … Continue reading