I've been a Phagan's customer for 30+ yrs. Not after being talked to like a child, follow-up voice mail ignored & call days later met w/a 20 min hold & disconnect once "transferred" to the office. Srvs are good but the new students don't know how to deal w/discomfort. This won't serve them well.

This is not just Cinco de Mayo. It's my 35th re-birthday! The VW Bug I was in spun & flew off an embankment. It didn't roll into the river. It slammed into 2 pine trees yards above the ground & dropped. I was critically injured. A doc told mom I lost vital signs 2x. Here I am, glad to be alive.

Why Do Hyper-Christian Super-Patriots Hate Jesus and the Constitution So Much? MAGA Loves the Cosplay but Hates the Source Material. by Darklady for Substack Peasants & the working class are undesirable. Liberty & justice are too expensive... tinyurl.com/bdeuvu5d

WHCD. Damn convenient that the first time the POTUS who hates the press attends the soiree there's a crazed gunman. A crazed gunman with a pistol, a shotgun (??), and knives. A crazed gunman who doesn't get a shot off but somehow a security agent is in the hospital with a gunshot wound.

You Can Learn a Lot from a Dead Dad There’s Nothing Like a Funeral to Teach You About Life. by Darklady for Substack open.substack.com/pub/thatdamn...

I'm watching the final episode of the 4 seasons of "The Doom Patrol." I did not expect to cry when I started watching the series, but that's what I'm doing. *sniff* I have been watching some amazing limited series lately. I am baffled by why most of them were not renewed. Must punish excellence.

It's nearly 7:30am. I have been up all night finishing this thing and having too much fun with the Substack AI art generator. Give it a read if you have time and let me know what you think. open.substack.com/pub/thatdamn...

Friends Abroad! Join your voices w/US on March 28, 2026! www.democratsabroad.org

It's been forever since I wrote anything. Eleanor O'Brien, who is producing a monologue-focused workshop called "Igniting Desire," inspired me. I didn't make the cut, so I'm offering it on Substack. Check it out. I will not be offended if you become a paid subscriber. tinyurl.com/mr4yhm8k

I'm going to assume that Trump has given up on the Peace President thing entirely at this point...

Trump doesn't know how math or the truth work. He is a stupid & reprehensible man.

Ramadan Mubarak

If Dem. Senator Ted Lieu’s accusations on C-Span against Trump are correct… why is there no coverage from US press? I’m only seeing it in the UK press along with articles about the pedophile formerly known as Prince Andrew. www.ibtimes.co.uk/alleged-rape...

I’ve spent a lifetime learning how to deal w/employers & customers I’ve found difficult. Chances are good you have, too. Why do we pay Trump's cabinet to treat us & our reps like we’re below contempt? Pam Bondi Gives America Horrible Customer Service by Darklady for Substack tinyurl.com/tacdeenw

Weeks unable to do more than write a couple of publishable paragraphs between the couch naps, anxiety attacks & pithy comebacks to MAGA interweb experts... and at 3am PT I was slammed hard by Inspiration. I wanted to go to bed. Nope. Five publishable paragraphs with more to come.

I haven't been to bed yet. Slept a couple delicious hours on the couch w/the chihuahua. Turned on the news, saw the Border Patrol/ICE hearing & my heartrate soared. I am beyond furious at these bully scofflaws who justify their violence w/silence, lies, party line blather & whataboutism. RESIST!

I'm off to a birthday party but want to leave you with this truth telling about what America is, has been, and will continue to be if we don't dump the Trump and get our collective shit together. youtu.be/VYOjWnS4cMY?...

I'm becoming increasingly uneasy about this nightmare regime... 2 journalists arrested in less than 24 hours. @donlemonofficial.bsky.social and Georgia Fort, a Minneapolis independent journalist. tinyurl.com/494s9a5t

Dear Europe, South America, Central America, and Anywhere Else I Missed... I did not vote for this. This man is the personification of "Mad with Power." Fellow Americans (aka USA): Do we have to wait until he pees blue before we do something?

I can’t be the only person who feels like it’s impossible to keep up w/the ever-changing horror that is Trump 2.0. This is a light, amusing, super serious piece about how/what I’m doing while making my way through the latest shit-show to make planning for the future impossible. tinyurl.com/am2m8ysj

Nothing says "defending the USA from rapists, murderers, and bad people" like DHS saying it's not responsible when staff rapes detainees. ICE Detention Center Says It’s Not Responsible for Staff's Sexual Abuse of Detainees www.aclu.org/news/immigra...

I just learned about the Fertile Ground Festival. Live spoken word performances at 3 lovely #PortlandOregon venues. I have history w/Back Door Theatre. I was liaison for Cameryn Moore years ago. My Idea: A Q&A called "My Life as a Porn Reviewer & Sex Party Host." Thoughts?

Dry Roasted Edamame w/sea salt from Seapoint Farms. I am addicted. I quickly went from "these aren't bad" to "I want more in mouth." So crunchy, nutty, heart healthy & no cholesterol. I've been looking for healthier snacks & I've found something good for me & that makes my taste buds happy!

Hey, MAGA! Wanna be pissed off about something? Of course you do! Don't worry, people who aren't total bigots against Muslims will probably enjoy reading this, as well. Mamdani Effortlessly Triggers MAGA’s Blind Hate by Darklady for SubstackInc open.substack.com/pub/thatdamn...

I need a CPA! I am closing mom’s Estate & late filing 1041/41 for 2023, 2024, 2025   I am in the Foster-Powell area of SE PDX. There may be more work.   Please identify as “Antifa” or “Radical Left Scum.” I do & want someone competent & comfortable as I Keep Portland Weird (Photo of Noira the Cat)

Well, we survived that shit show. Let's see what kind of shit show we'll be swimming through for the next 365 days. Oh -- Fuck Trump. Cholesterol Do Your Work.

Now we know why Nancy Mace is so worried about men in the women's bathroom. Sadly, given her track record, she thinks this is justified & justifiable. It is neither. ICE Agents Break Into Women’s Bathroom: “Pull Your Pants Up!” newrepublic.com/post/204732/...

I "get" why parents might be concerned about gender affirming care for minors, but MAGA (as usual) makes rational discussion impossible. The Trump Clown Car of Treason is full of Karens. Now it opposes... binders! "They're uncomfortable. They limit developing breasts." What the ever-loving FUCK?

Unregulated AI Wants to Give You a Nude X-Ray And Who Knows Who's Going to Jack Off to It by Darklady "Without oversight, the rise of AI 'X-Ray,' 'Undress," and 'Nudify' sites and apps will be the end of anything resembling bodily privacy." open.substack.com/pub/thatdamn...

Today on Remember Darklady, Thou Art Mortal: As I stepped off an escalator, I caught my toe & experienced gravity. Nothing broken except my box of chocolate banana chips & pride. 4 people rushed to help, which felt better than my body does hours later. I checked gravity for y'all. It still works.

Thank you for the suggestion. I will work on that since the experience was recent and fresh. I've had another article in the works for weeks so many focusing on something else will help me get over my executive writers dysfunction. :)

Sounds like @donaldjtrump-maga.bsky.social has a new spokesman sharing the grievances of MAGA... youtube.com/shorts/9qivX...

It's almost time for a holiday were we feast with friends, family, strangers, or alone. The perfect time to pick up a copy of my 2nd book. Yes, it's 10 years old, but it's an archive of Peak Pre-Portlandia Portland and the strip club scene. Also, the LA porn scene. www.amazon.com/Darkladys-Ca...

My latest on Substack. It's a Veteran's Day special observation. thatdamndarklady.substack.com/p/its-vetera...

Darklady's Orycon 45 Schedule Friday, October 17, 2025 7pm Writing Beyond Basics Washington =========== Saturday, October 18, 2025 4pm Writing Trans and Intersex Characters Washington 6pm Community Memorial of Our Fans Roosevelt 9pm Darklady’s Requiem for Orycon Bring paper and pens

Today would have been Charlie Kirk's 32nd birthday but he gave his life for the 2nd Amendment. I dedicate this music video, which I had nothing to do with creating, to the dearly departed Kirk and his MAGA pals. youtu.be/anVROJ9_5kY?...

Darklady’s Requiem for Orycon Say Goodbye w/a Message in the Final Con Coffin For 45 earth years, Orycon saw friendships, romances, marriages, children & more flourish. There comes a time when changes are needed for growth. Celebrate & mourn. 10-18-25 9pm – 1am DoubleTree Hotel PDX 15th Floor

Does anyone have a coffin they are willing to lend/rent to me to use during my Requiem for Orycon on Saturday, October 18? It doesn't need to be full size. It's to collect mementos of cons gone by in & then do a so long & thanks for all the cons thing. I will not damage the coffin w/out permission.

"You are sharp, passionate & fiercely principled, never afraid to challenge authority or speak your mind. Misunderstood for your harsh demeanor, you channel your outsider status into defiance & strength. Beneath your toughness lies deep vulnerability & a longing to belong." tinyurl.com/46jcz73s

NORTH CAROLINA FRIENDS! I have a wonderful friend and former guest who lives in Charlotte. They would like to meet some Friends of Darklady in the area. Who wants to make a new friend?

Ode to the Impatient Alpha Male in the Black BMW Sports Car  Those 20 Seconds of Your Life are Gone Forever. by Darklady for Substack  A Darkly Humorous Tale from Real Life Courtesy of Darklady Estates, Located Near World Famous Antifa Ground Zero. open.substack.com/pub/thatdamn...

The Obligatory Charlie Kirk RIP Opinion Piece MAGA Motto: Free Speech for Me but Not for Thee by Darklady for Substack I’ve always wanted to be one of the cool kids, so here’s my take on this latest and most tragic distraction from the Epstein files. tinyurl.com/dr9r7npu

I'm a professional writer who loves old sci-fi movies. If it was made in the 50s & 60s, all the better. Bad science, sexism, mediocre to great acting, impressive plot concepts, funny aliens & monsters, huge space ship interiors. Godzilla Minus One is AMAZING, especially in b&w. Super moving.

Individualist? Me? Huh. www.buzzfeed.com/angelicaamar...

I don't remember whether I shared this. I've been caught up w/birthdays, politics, sorting through boxes of memories & legal paperwork. Time has blown by & my brain is dropping packets. Sexy Celebs Face Off During Spicy “Hot Ones Versus” Challenges 5 by Darklady for Fleshbot tinyurl.com/mu29327s

Hey! Check it out! I'm, like, smart. I think a lot about stuff and things. I know because Buzzfeed says so and I always trust Buzzfeed. www.buzzfeed.com/audreyworboy...

My 3 IUDs: A Hilarious Tale of Lady Bit Agony “Take a Couple Motrin Before Your Appointment.” by Darklady for Substack If we lived in Wild West Times, a lady would at least get a swig of whiskey before she had her deepest, most intimate girly bits invaded by metal objects... tinyurl.com/2wj9eydb

What does the Socialist Conference has to do with this? I've volunteered for sci-fi conventions & free speech conferences. I bet they both have smaller budgets than DSA conventions. Yet, they manage to supply attendees w/masks. Weird. If DSA can't afford masks, I bet a Sponsor would donate some.

No One Fakes Outrage Quite Like Someone in the Wrong Everyone Loves Accountability Until It’s Their Turn. by Darklady on Substack tinyurl.com/4usks8u7

Yes, my house is a mess, the bathroom smells bad (puppy pads) & there's cat shit in the dining room. Might be due to the dead people’s stuff there for the past 2 years. If you want to hear about that & how I "groomed" a 45 year old by being nice to him, TJ Gray is your man. tinyurl.com/yzrr8ytf