I'd like to give, I think this is an outstanding organization, I enjoy looking forward to be a…read moregreat part of it, thank you, Susan.

Well, one of those daggum milestone birthdays is coming up and I can either deal with it by chasing…read morethe Botox bear, posting bail for Thuggy Bear (again) or face the day with box wine. And mailing the ex's bullet pointed reminders of How They Have Displeased Me in 10pt Helvetica Bold Ragged Right Margin portable document format. (PDF) That way they can keep it on their iPhone as a periodic reference tool in any future self-improvement undertakings they commit - or be committed - to. So speaking of age and improvements, the time seems appropriate to think about what Legacy might be left to the up and coming class of fledgling gay boys now entering their most awkward stage: Lacking In Serious Personal Style. (LISPS) With this in mind, my gift to The Millennials is the giving up of some - but not all - of my Secrets of Fabulocity; Home and Vacation Home Edition. And what is that great and valuable secret? Habitat for Humanity. This store is PROPER! As well, the place is deceptively humonstorus in size from what it appears as from the parking lot perspective.There is room after cavernous room full of fantastic things, potentially fantastic things and Things Only a Gay Man Could Display and Authentically Pull Off. Oh and a lot of crap too but being able to sort thru that noise successfully has always been the hallmark separating the gays stylish home from the bro frat house. Having been raised in a family of means has blessed me with a good eye for fine home furnishings and decor. However, this blessing is also a curse in as much as it's pretty easy to give Poggenpohl 100 large to deliver 'vision' and thereby mitigate the design mistakes that so many of these new gays make whilst their training heels remain present. But it takes Fabulocity to create that Poggenpohl look on one's own and for 98,000 less. Having been on the lower end of personal means at various times has taught me this and now I - with fantastic hair and complimentary lighting - present my secret to the LISPS: Habitat for Humanity. Look, one doesn't have to have money to have style...one simply has to possess the desire to remain relevant within the fiercely competitive home and garden gays social construct. This store is where YOU begin on a path of creating unique and tasteful environments imitated by others; not being a slave to following them. That hideous 90's brass chandelier for three bucks? Buy it, some cooper or oil bronze spray paint and get busy crafting it into a patio chandelier with tea light mounts in place of the bulb sockets. When coming in from your patio, take a moment to consider your light switches which, of course, are terrible and buy the rocker ones from H4H for a buck instead of the ten they cost when new. That incredibly detailed old door - when combined with the legs from an otherwise beastly secretary - can with a glass top become the dramatic focal point of your dining room as Le Table. And NO gay man should ever suffer the ill effects of direct and non-adjustable lighting and lack of funds is no excuse. All you need is a sawzall, some basic electrical skills and gallery-style lighting found here. Because right now your home is 75% short on fixtures; I guarantee you this little ones. Room after room at H4H is filled with everything. Literally. One could arrive naked and actually live inside this store with no effort aside from ordering from Peapod or the better dining establishments of Sonora. Ok well there is Peapod so..... Everything here is priced lower than Donald Trump's approval numbers; they like the stuff are amazingly rock bottom. So that's my secret bestowed upon the LISPS as they begin to peck their way out of their shells and into gracious living. Habitat for Humanity will make Fabulocity yours and as an added blast help hard-working families in need of shelter. So lose your LISP, gain chic vogueness and simultaneously give back to the community. Pretty cool, eh?

My husband learned about this exceptional non-profit recently and we both have been so inspired by…read moreall of the incredible work that they have done. 1pileatatime helps clean up abandoned trash, garbage, appliances, furniture, etc and other refuse at multiple locations in Tuolumne County. They have since amassed a group of volunteers who help clean up specific designated areas on a regular basis. My husband helped with a recent effort and he was extremely impressed with how organized the group was. If you live in the area - you can check out their facebook page - and you can also make donations as well - to help with future waste pick-up efforts. Trust.

ReHorse Rescue Ranch, located in Jamestown, CA is operated by Raquelle Van Vleck and its purpose is…read morehe Rescue, Adoption & Placement Services for Horses. Presently they care for 45 horses and along with a arm of volunteers and community donations nurture the equine population. They deserve our full support. Donations are appreciated, as presently hay is $20.00 a bale. Site visits are encouraged by appointment.

this is a great place, visit many times love it there ,wish we could bring all them home, but only…read morehave room for so many, love the owner great lady kind heart . Randy and patty gomez valley springs ca

I have known the people @sonora cat rescue for some time. Well, last week I suddenly came down with…read moresevere cat allergies. I was at wits end and got ahold of them. They are in the process of getting a new building. They went to great lengths to find someone who could take her in. I'm forever grateful I didn't have to take her to the pound. Hopefully they will find her a forever home, glad I didn't have to take her to the pound. Thanks you soooo much.

With it being Thank you Thursday - I wanted to shout out Sonora Cat Rescue - again - for giving…read moreus our incredible calico cat Angelica. She is sitting in my lap as I write this. Her purrs in tune with the crackling fire of our wood stove. She brings us so much joy - and we are forever thankful to Sonora Cat Rescue for all that they do to rescue kittens and cats in the area - and help them find loving homes. Mary - - Angelica's original caregiver before we adopted her - will always hold a special place in our heart. She named her - and it was evident - in the very first moment that we held Angelica in our arms - that Angelica had been loved and well cared for - well before she became part of our family. Thank you Mary and the rest of the incredible staff at Sonora Cat Rescue for all that you do. Trust.

I first learned about the non profit WATCH - https://www.watchresources.org at the Sierra BigFoot…read moreFestival recently. WATCH had a colorful booth set up - where members of WATCH were selling handcrafted ceramics, jewelry etc. The craftsmanship on each piece was beautiful and individual. Since I knew I would be moving around quite a bit during the festival - and I didn't want my one of a kind ceramic piece to break - I ended up purchasing an incredible hand made braided bracelet. I adore it! I wear it all the time now. WATCH is a remarkable resource for the local community. They provide resources, jobs, and community for adults who have intellectual disabilities in the Tuolumne area. After learning more about the program/non profit - I've been impressed by how active they are in the community. WATCH started back in 1972 and they were the first state funded service for adults with intellectual disabilities in Tuolumne County. Today, they serve 162 individuals and provide services that increase self sufficiency and support each individual's full participation in the community. (this info was taken from their website - https://www.watchresources.org/) If you're looking to support WATCH or get more involved - there are many ways to do so. You can learn more about ways to support WATCH - through their site - https://www.watchresources.org/ and/or through their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/watchsonora/ . Some possible ways to support WATCH : You can donate via their site - https://www.watchresources.org/form You can purchase items from their Art Guild - https://www.watchresources.org/large-grid You can look into ways that you can volunteer - https://www.watchresources.org/about1-c1qco You can purchase gently used items from their Good Stuff Thrift Store - https://www.watchresources.org/about2-c21bu You can hire a worker from WATCH - https://www.watchresources.org/hire-a-worker-from-watch . You can support and/or help organize fundraisers (there's a great one coming up on September 21st - https://www.meetmeinmurphys.com/event) . Trust.

From the owner: WATCH specializes in connecting work opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities. Our…read moreconsumers are talented in many task areas, including but not limited to: landscaping, fire clearance, janitorial services, retail services, production, bulk mailing, distribution, event assistance, hauling and more. For your business or your home: call today to get a quote!

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I adopted a sweet little dog named Mr. Chewy from Kate's Rescue in January. The communication was…read moregreat. My family was ready to adopt and put in an application for a different dog. And I messaged the person who ran the Instagram account. They said that dog was already meeting an adopter. But they had some new dogs she was about to post. They asked what I was looking for in a new family member. They found a perfect match for me! We meet Mr. Chewy who was being fostered by Brandy. And we fell in love immediately! They did a great job at matching him to our family. It took him a while to completely open up. But he is the sweetest, silliest dog and we couldn't be happier. Thank you sooo much!

Last year we lost our beloved Carter in a freak accident. He was a delightful Yorkie 4 lbs. runt -…read morebut as small as he was in size his spirit was huge and he was just the best companion! We waited about a year then started to look for a new friend to rescue. Our preference was for another Yorkie, though we would have accepted any other small dog. My wife and I are both retired so would be able to spend a lot of time with a new pet. Kate's Rescue to the rescue! They hooked us up with Teddy, another friendly Yorkie, except more typical in size at 12 lbs. From day 1 it has been an easy transition for both Teddy and ourselves. All are very happy! Kates did an excellent job of matching us up with Ted - making sure he would be a good fit for us. This rescue is highly recommended!

They have a very large multipurpose room. They've had indoor basketball, volleyball and even…read moreentertainment wrestling. There is a full kitchen with two service windows. The building is available for rent for parties, weddings, and meetings. They also have smaller meeting rooms. Building and facilities are well maintained. It also houses the offices for the parks and recreation offices.