27 October 2017 I went to Lancaster this weekend to visit with my parents and my friend Artie. It was a wonderful few days full of small moments that were so affirming in their ordinariness. I have spent the these last few days, today included, presenting 100% as myself. Normally, for work, I present more as my old self and then at home as me. Here in Johnstown ugly comments, often loud enough to hear over music blasting through my headphones, and stares are common. Althou