Larry Gray

Learned something new. The other day, I had a plumber to check out my garbage disposal. It needed some parts replaced. When done, he told me to always use cold water when using it. Hot water is not good for it.

Did you know that?

NZeTA App - App Store Download NZeTA by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more games like NZeTA.

If you’re flying to New Zealand, you need to fill out an ETA (electronic travel authroization) form. This app make the process easier.

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If you’re flying to Australia, you need to fill out an ETA (electronic travel authroization) form. This app make the process easier.

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Reminder that “Say her name” was developed specifically to call attention to murders of Black women

Fireworks in the sky with the skyline of Sydney, Australia behind me and my husband at our AirBnB rental.

Happy New Year from us in Sydney, Australia!

This firework show was at 9 pm in honor of the Aboriginals.

Husband and I are standing in front of the Opera House at the Sydney Harbour at night.

Merry Christmas from Sydney, Australia! We are vacationing with our friends to celebrate the upcoming 50th birthday of my hubby and a close friend.

I really enjoyed Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein on Netflix because the Creature gets to tell his story. One of the best Frankenstein movies.

I am happy. Bald, light-skinned Latino with a pair of glasses and a beard. I am wearing a teal sweatshirt with large ILY sign on it from By Mara. I am standing in a small hallway upstairs in my house.

Even though I got a shitload of stuff to do, I’m just happy cuz I’m on break!

So sad about the shooting at Bondi Beach.

Really not liking the glass look on my iPhone!

The ad by Solitaire Clash is cringe. Hearing-impaired? Really?!?!

Deaf is not a bad four-letter word.

Dear Hollywood,

I really don’t need to see vomit coming out of mouths. No need to make them chunky or gelatinous either. The actors can do them behind trees or closed doors. I’m good with that.

Thanks!

Hubby bought a new TV this past weekend. After setting it up, the first thing that comes up in the “home page” is an advertisement. Every single time. WTF?!?!?

Dan Brown’s The Secret of Secrets was disappointing. It’s time to be done with the Robert Langdon series.

Take care.

Question for CPAP users:

After using CPAP through the night, do you smell rubber, or any other persistent odor, throughout the day?

If so, tips?

#CPAP

Happy Trans Awareness Week! ⠀⠀⠀ We love you. 💜🤟🏽🏳️‍⚧️ ***⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ [image: ASL alphabet letters spelling “deaf trans” on a transgender flag. Text at bottom, “Deaf Trans Pride Deaf Queer Resource Center deafqueer”] ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ #TransIsBeautiful #DeafTrans #DeafTransgender #TransgenderDeaf #TransDeaf #DeafNonbinary #NonbinaryDeaf #DeafGenderNonConforming #DeafGenderFuck #DeafGenderExpansive #DeafQueer #DeafGenderQueer #DeafLGBTQ #TransAwareness #TransgenderAwarenessWeek #Trans #Transgender #Deaf #ASL #TransWeek #TransAwarenessWeek #FingerSpelling #TransgenderDayOfVisibility #AmericanSignLanguage #TransgenderAwareness #TransPride #DeafQueer #DeafTransPride #DeafTransgenderPride

Happy Trans Awareness Week!⠀

We love you. 💜🤟🏽🏳️‍⚧️

86% of Deaf Ecuadorians who don’t know sign language want to learn Ecuadorian Sign Language (LSEC) but access and affordability remain major barriers.

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

When the hubby and I are already discussing summer trips. Getting closer to have visited all 50 states. (Will have 4 states left after Summer 2026). So excited!

Why We’re Different: The State of American Sign Language Interpreter Education | MultiLingual The author examines the underlying reasons behind the ASL interpreter shortage and suggests strategies for creating a more robust pipeline.

A must-read for those who teach ASL and/or interpreting!

Last weekend was the annual Deaf LGBT Social during the Gallaudet Homecoming. It was held at Kiki bar as was last year. Damn, drinks were $$$!
One had teq sunrise (double) and it was $45. Another had rum & Coke and it was $26.
Bars are gonna lose business if drinks are this $$$.

I’m a graduate of a private Christian school and attended Bible college briefly. Yeah, no accommodations. ADA was new (I graduated in ‘93). Interpreting was deemed as a service for the Lord so it was up to people to volunteer interpret or not. I missed out a lot.

Bring Her Back on HBO Max was one fucked up movie! Had me peeking through my fingers at times.

ICE detains mom of 3 at green card interview after 35 years in US—Family A mother who was reportedly at a green card interview was detained by ICE officials, according to her family.

There’s a special place in hell for ICE agents. May they never ever find peace in sleep for the rest of their lives.

Dune Prophecy on HBO Max was so good! It takes place 10,000 before Paul Atreides. But, only six episodes?!?!? C’mon! We better not have to wait 3 years for another short season.

My ASL students told me they learned the sign for Labubu this past weekend from Deaf people at an ASL social event. I bet now that I have seen it, I’ll see it everywhere.

Reminder: National Coming Out Day is next week Saturday (10/11).