by Forrest Peterson | Jul 3, 2026 | Words on Paper
A large and diverse crowd enjoyed the Twin Cities Pride Festival, including a good representation from Furries, including two seen at lower right in this photo. Last weekend felt very welcoming. Saturday we attended the Twin Cities Pride Festival at Loring Park in...
by Forrest Peterson | Mar 26, 2026 | Words on Paper
Temple Grandin signed her books at a recent conference. Not very often do I feel some emotion while watching a movie. Ironically, it happened recently with a movie about someone whose autism often interfered with emotion and expressions of affection in human...
by Forrest Peterson | Mar 5, 2026 | Words on Paper
One of six, large paintings by Ron Adams depicting diverse community life. Visits to a health clinic often occur with moods ranging from calm resignation to fear and trepidation. Or, in the case of a large clinic in my hometown, anticipation – looking forward to...
by Forrest Peterson | Jan 1, 2026 | Words on Paper
Morgan Freeman interviews Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist teacher who appears in “The Story of God” series, discussing Buddhist views on the divine. (National Geographic photo in Variety). It’s Sunday morning. I’m looking out the window at snowflakes...
by Forrest Peterson | Dec 25, 2025 | Words on Paper
In the wake of political rhetoric, nearly 150 people descended on a Somali restaurant to have lunch and write notes of support. It was a bit of a relief to learn the explanation for the Chinook helicopter I saw hovering near the local airport about two weeks ago. The...