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10/08/2026

My very first talking-to-the-camera reel. No fancy editing, no perfect script, just a middle-aged le***an on my porch talking about how damn good it feels to finally be myself. 31 years married to a dude; midlife hit and I did whole lot of soul-searching. I chopped my hair off, ditched the make-up, and discovered I’m actually in charge of the life I want to live and I’m now living it.
And at 52? I’m just getting started! My wonderful amazazing fiancé and I are spending each day making sure we are loving each other in all the ways we want to be loved.
To all my fellow late bloomers: When did you finally start feeling comfortable in your own skin? I’d love to hear your stories.

Happy International Le***an Day! 🌈

***anDay ***an

10/07/2026

Experiencing our first Asheville fall and watching the mountains slowly transform into what the locals call “peak peeper season” has been pretty magical. And we’re only at the beginning of the color change, which means hopefully there are plenty more hikes in our future this month.

There’s something about walking outside with your best friend that just makes your whole brain and body exhale. So much fun watching the geese, taking pics of the colorful trees, and apparently, letting a giant praying mantis completely derail the walk.

Sometimes the thing we desperately need isn’t another hour of scrolling, working, worrying, or trying to get everything done. Take an hour to unplug with your favorite person. And remember that the world is still really, really beautiful. Share in the comments what other cool places around AVL we should explore! ***anLove

Pride didn’t begin as a parade. It began with people who were tired of being harassed, criminalized, discriminated again...
10/05/2026

Pride didn’t begin as a parade. It began with people who were tired of being harassed, criminalized, discriminated against, and told to disappear. They organized. They protested. They showed up. They demanded better. And because they did, we get to celebrate Pride today with more freedom, visibility, community, and joy than generations before us could have imagined.
But Pride has never just been about the party.
It’s about protecting the right to live openly, love freely, build community, and have a voice in the decisions that affect our lives. So know the history. Know the issues. Know your rights. And this November, use your voice.

Cost of living / inflation | Grocery and gas prices | Affordable housing / rent | Jobs, wages & the economy | Healthcare...
10/05/2026

Cost of living / inflation | Grocery and gas prices | Affordable housing / rent | Jobs, wages & the economy | Healthcare costs & access | Prescription drug prices | Reproductive rights / abortion | LGBTQ+ rights | Transgender rights | Marriage equality | Immigration & border policy | Voting rights & election access | Protecting democracy / constitutional rights | Government corruption & ethics | Money and corporate influence in politics | Gun rights / gun violence | Crime & public safety | Education & public schools | Book bans / curriculum decisions | Social Security & Medicare | Taxes | Federal spending / national debt | Climate change & environmental protection | Clean energy / energy costs | Foreign policy | Wars & U.S. military involvement | Veterans’ issues | Workers’ rights / unions | Racial equality & civil rights | Religious freedom / separation of church and state | Artificial intelligence & technology regulation | Data privacy | Homelessness | Mental health & addiction services | Childcare & family affordability | What did we miss?

October is here. The leaves are changing, the flannels are coming out, the c***r is hot—and around here, we’ve been thin...
10/03/2026

October is here. The leaves are changing, the flannels are coming out, the c***r is hot—and around here, we’ve been thinking a lot about the upcoming elections, what it means to have a voice, and what it means to actually use it.

This month at Dope Dharma, our theme is VOTE FOR YOUR RIGHTS.

We’re going to talk about q***r history, community, equality, the rights generations before us fought for, and why staying informed, getting involved, and participating in our democracy matters.

We’ll be featuring five Dope Dharma Haus designs leading up to Election Day in November—five designs with five different messages, all rooted in the things we value and care about: equality, community, love, creativity, and showing up when it matters.

This is what we’re showing up for. Community, connection, chosen family, q***r joy, and the freedom to live out loud. Pride reminds us that none of our rights were won alone—and none of them are protected alone, either.

Some messages don’t need much explaining. We believe power belongs to the people—not kings, tyrants, fascists, or anyone who thinks democracy belongs only to them.

So grab something pumpkin-flavored and hang out with us this October. We’ll talk history, share some art, celebrate our community, make a little mischief—and remind each other that our voices matter.
Like. Comment. Follow. Share. And most important, VOTE.

We’re out here!! Come see us!! ***rasheville ***rowned
09/26/2026

We’re out here!! Come see us!! ***rasheville ***rowned

ASHEVILLE, DOPE DHARMA HAUS WILL BE at Blue Ridge Pride TOMORROW!!Come find our booth and say HEYYYYY! We will be locate...
09/25/2026

ASHEVILLE, DOPE DHARMA HAUS WILL BE at Blue Ridge Pride TOMORROW!!

Come find our booth and say HEYYYYY! We will be located opposite the fountain across from French Broad Chocolates! We’ll have the best lgbtqia+ tees, lots of fun stickers, posters, buttons, and sapphic books. Check out our merch and let us make you snort-laugh with plenty of q***r chaos packed into one very colorful booth.

Else and I are really freaking excited to hang out with our AVL q***r community, make some new friends, and spend the day surrounded by the beautiful humans who make Asheville feel like a safe home.

Come browse, get some free candy and a temporary pride tattoo, sign our board, tell us your story, show us your pride outfit, and chill with us!

We’re Dope Dharma Haus: Queer-made, Asheville-based, and SUPER excited to see your smiling faces at Pride!

09/04/2026

Maybe it’s age. Maybe it’s finally knowing ourselves well enough to recognize what we want. Maybe it’s caring a whole lot less about who we were told we were supposed to be.

Maybe, after years of checking all the boxes, some of us finally ask: But am I happy?

I don’t think there’s one answer. I just know that somewhere along the way, my life started feeling more like mine.

More laughter. More adventure. More ridiculousness. More freedom. More love. More joy.

And, apparently, getting engaged to a beautiful woman on a bridge in Germany.

So yeah. Maybe we should talk about that.

If you came out later in life, what do you think changed?

***an ***anLife

08/28/2026

Rest in grace & love, Saint Dolly—our eternal Queen of Appalachia. 🎶🦋💖

Forever grateful to artist Gus Cutty for gifting Asheville with one of the most magnificent Dolly murals in the country. Though we have cherished it for years, its profound magnitude in bringing our community together to mourn our loss and celebrate the legendary life of Dolly Parton is nothing short of remarkable.

Dolly continually reminded us how art can change the world for the better. In her honor, please continue her legacy by supporting the local public artists who bring beauty to our streets & lives every day.

08/28/2026

The Sapphic Institute for Flannel Studies needs your help.

Our preliminary findings suggest that once two le***ans combine households, flannel ownership increases at a rate scientists are calling “statistically gay.”

Please contribute to this important research by selecting your answer and reporting your household flannel count below. Please answer honestly. There are no wrong answers, except pretending you don’t need another flannel. 🤪😁🪓🪵🌲 ***anHumor ***an

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