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

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

Bein’ Bean at the Women’s March PDX 2017

Womens March 2017

The Women’s March PDX was “huge” and it was awesome to take part in! Rick and I were proud to turn out in our pink pussyhats. I stitched up some the night before the march and we had a great … Continue reading