Once again, the question crossed my mind.

Why am I here?

In my car, a small dog runs into the street. I gasp—causing my partner to slam on the breaks—saving the Chihuahua's life. Arriving outside of my favorite coffee shop, I think about the woman riding in the mobility scooter who would have really missed her dog, if we had run it over.

Leaving the car I notice, somehow, there is a full art Acerola’s Mischief under my foot—one of my favorite Pokémon cards.  I half remember buying this card many months ago. Perhaps it returned as a gift from the universe for saving the small dog?

I think about the dog and I. How many gasps saved us throughout our lives—or the lives of our many ancestors throughout the history of puppies and of humanity. It’s a miracle that we’re alive today. Me sitting in a coffee shop and the doggo sitting in the basket of the old woman’s scooter. I spend a moment admiring the glittery Pokémon card that appeared under my foot. Yet another magical moment in this extended event we call life.

Today, I’m grateful to all the chihuahuas and all the monkeys that made it possible for that dog and I to exist. And all the many ancestors that survived, so we can share this world today. Each breath is a miracle and I hope I don’t let them go to waste.

The Trans Agenda is THANKING THE MONKEYS

My name is Eir (she/they), and the sign says that this is the world's smallest front yard. What do you think? Is there a smaller one? 

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📚 How many times do we have to teach you this lesson, old man?!: Trans students thrive, achieve higher grades and belonging, when their teachers support them.

✋ A historic statewide first: Michigan celebrates first transgender and nonbinary pride month.

"It really matters to them, and I know it matters to them[...]Parenting isn't always about getting everything right the first time. It's about listening, learning, correcting yourself when you get it wrong, and continuing to try."

~Rosie O'Donnell

   Trans Ally & Mom

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