Spinning Compass Network

I woke up to this delicious aroma coming from the hall... It was a magic pie. Whoever left this pie, thanks. It was good.

Okay so... two things.

One, the Diner formerly known as Maryanne's Vittles, is now Southern Bel's and is now finished and in working order. You'll notice a huge difference in the place, it looks more like the front porch you'd see on a Cedar sided farmhouse. And while everything looks all rough and splintery I assure you everything is sealed and sanded. My boys have tested it, and it has the 'look mommy I can take my own diaper off and run around naked' soft butt approval. I'm hoping it will seem much more homey and less like the cold 50s diner.

And yes, I know I spelled Belles wrong. I did it on purpose.

Two, so far it looks like everyone else has their beautiful faces back. And... I'm still wearing this one.

So... Hi, for those who don't know me, I've been here since the beginning. I am Maryanne Elizabeth Barton-Stark (formerly Walker). You may have to get used to this face, as much as I am.

On the upside I don't look like my Dad's side of the family anymore.

Seeing as I haven't introduced myself I guess I will now.

My name is Sam Wilson, a retired veteran of the United States Air Force. I worked with PTSD recovering men and women of the service. I'm also Falcon.

So, hey. What up?

It's pride month!

Maybe we could do something on the island. A parade! Or a rainbow themed party with glitter! Or put up rainbow flags all over! Or look all over the island for books and movies about having two moms or two dads or more than two parents, and the next time a door opens we could give them to a library. 'Cause not all the worlds are as nice to different families as the island. And kids should have books with all kinds of families.

There's lots of stuff we could do.