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H. Mikel Feilen
New Home for the Drag Queen Story Hour in Reno
After the Drag Queen Story Hour was cancelled at the Washoe County Library, it was able to find a new home at Our Center at 1745 S Wells Ave, Reno. The program was originally hosted by the Washoe County Library. Unfortunately, it was suspended by the Washoe County Manager, Eric Brown’s office, after a staff member filed a workplace safety complaint alleging a protester injured them.
Epilepsy: Brainwave Cartoons by H Mikel Feilen
"I'm not down in the mouth - I'm just reinventing myself!" In 1970 I was diagnosed with epilepsy. I was 15 years old and felt as if the God above hated me. I have now lived with the monster for more than 50 years and have learned that God did not forsake me.
The Magic of A.C. Gilbert's Erector Set
It wasn't until recently I found out about the unusual history the Erector Set; the amazing person who created this simple toy and how he even saved Christmas one year. I am a person old enough to appreciate toys of yesteryear like Licoln Logs and Tinker Toys - which were practical, educational, and fun. A kid could be completely alone and have a great time playing for hours with these "Build Something Toys."
Hopeless to Healed "A Red Tail Hawk's Injured Eye"
The story began June 21st with a Red Tail Hawk rescue and delivery to FlyAway Bird Rescue in Silver Springs, Nevada. The large raptor's eye was badly injured. Suzette Feilen, the founder and primary rehabber, looked at the bird and knew she needed to call Patricia Handle, the facility's wildlife vet immediately.
California Says Goodbye to Homeless Encampments
California's Democratic Governor, Gavin Newsom, passed an executive order on Thursday asking on state officials to begin striking homeless encampments in their area. This comes after a US Supreme Court decision saying local authorities had the right to get rid of homeless campers in their city and even ticket them.
Epilepsy: A Secret Buried Deep Within
My secret made me feel ashamed. My secret made me feel weak. My secret made me feel ugly. My secret was Epilepsy!. However, my secret was revealed to whoever was close by the moment I would have a Grand Mal seizure. Often, those who did not know of my condition would stand frozen in place and shocked.
UNR Receives Warning of a Possible Threat
A warning was sent to the University of Nevada, Reno on Friday regarding a former UNR School of Medicine student. "An independent medical professional has found that former University medical student Matthew Peirce Mahaffey represents a significant risk of substantial harm to the health and safety of others,”
Marriage: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
A cornerstone of society in most cultures around the world is Marriage. However, fifty percent of the time in America the legal unity of two people ends up in a divorce. The reason so many marriages fail has been discussed in a plethora of books. Movies have been made with this theme in mind. Not to mention, the endless number of group therapy sessions that have been held due to this phenomenon.
Hummingbird Feeders: What is the Right Ratio of Sugar and Water
The right way and the wrong way to feed these tiny flyers. Hummingbird feeders are a popular item amongst bird lovers. Watching these tiny flyers hover as they feed is nothing short of miraculous. Their wings are beating faster than the eye can see as their tongue gobbles up all the yummy nectar or sugar water it can get.
Wildlife Rescue: A Red Tail Hawk's Injured Eye
Each Spring the number of wild birds emitted to FlyAway Bird Rescue in Silver Springs, Nevada, increases. This year, Suzette Feilen, founder of the facility said that the season came early. In a few short weeks, she said she had more than 20 baby Barn Owls, a Pelican, a seagull, 4 Kestrel Falcons, a Cooper's Hawk, 3 Red Tail Hawks, plus a slew of songbirds.
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I am a writer, dancer, artist, and author - husband, father, and grandfather: big-time dog lover and rescuer. I have suffered from epilepsy since 1970.
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