So: there is a new evangelical church (/coffeeshop/coworking space/craft market) opening in our neighborhood. They are on Instagram as @pioneersdurham and @pioneerschurch . They take money from an evangelical org called the ARC. Here is a screenshot of the Pioneers website that talks about receiving matching funds from them. Next to that is a screenshot from the ARC’s own website, from their “Statement of Faith” page. It is readily Googleable. When asked point blank whether they affirm the rights of LGBTQIA+ ppl to exist, and love, and marry, the Pioneers people first hemmed and hawed, and then deleted all comments from their Instagram. It seems pretty clear to me: Either @pioneersdurham believes what the ARC Statement of Faith says — a gender-essentialist, homophobic belief — or they care more about the ARC’s money than they do about their own principles. Neither is what Durham needs. #durham October 9, 2021 rossgradyinstagram, photographyLeave a comment so long, tumblr So: there is a new evangelical church (/coffeeshop/coworking space/craft market) opening in our neighborhood. They are on Instagram as @pioneersdurham and @pioneerschurch . They take money from an evangelical org called the ARC. Here is a screenshot of the Pioneers website that talks about receiving matching funds from them. Next to that is a screenshot from the ARC’s own website, from their “Statement of Faith” page. It is readily Googleable. When asked point blank whether they affirm the rights of LGBTQIA+ ppl to exist, and love, and marry, the Pioneers people first hemmed and hawed, and then deleted all comments from their Instagram. It seems pretty clear to me: Either @pioneersdurham believes what the ARC Statement of Faith says — a gender-essentialist, homophobic belief — or they care more about the ARC’s money than they do about their own principles. Neither is what Durham needs. #durham
Most of the time our landscaping looks kind of feral, but sometimes it busts out an impromptu display. October 3, 2021 rossgradyinstagram, photographyLeave a comment so long, tumblr Most of the time our landscaping looks kind of feral, but sometimes it busts out an impromptu display.
Bought this car 13 years ago when we moved to Durham. Love that annual mileage average — it has been dropping since I handed it off to @joolep a few years ago, and then obviously plummeted more recently . . . September 28, 2021 rossgradyinstagram, photographyLeave a comment so long, tumblr Bought this car 13 years ago when we moved to Durham. Love that annual mileage average — it has been dropping since I handed it off to @joolep a few years ago, and then obviously plummeted more recently . . .
Slightly pricey? Maybe. Incredibly convenient and delicious? Absolutely. September 25, 2021 rossgradyinstagram, photographyLeave a comment so long, tumblr Slightly pricey? Maybe. Incredibly convenient and delicious? Absolutely.
, O E BE OND II POI September 21, 2021 rossgradyinstagram, photographyLeave a comment so long, tumblr , O E BE OND II POI
It’s actually kind of weirdly comforting that there are still places in NC where one can be front row & this is the house next door. September 19, 2021 rossgradyinstagram, photographyLeave a comment so long, tumblr It’s actually kind of weirdly comforting that there are still places in NC where one can be front row & this is the house next door.
Quintessential NC beach view circa 2021 September 19, 2021 rossgradyinstagram, photographyLeave a comment so long, tumblr Quintessential NC beach view circa 2021
I have never learned how to regram so here is a screenshot of a @the_pinhook post. I will be hanging out at this lil event with a bunch of modular synth odds & ends, priced to move (or to swap!) #eurorack August 17, 2021 rossgradyinstagram, photographyLeave a comment so long, tumblr I have never learned how to regram so here is a screenshot of a @the_pinhook post. I will be hanging out at this lil event with a bunch of modular synth odds & ends, priced to move (or to swap!) #eurorack
Loaded plantains!?! What. @copadurham June 29, 2021 rossgradyinstagram, photographyLeave a comment so long, tumblr Loaded plantains!?! What. @copadurham