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Diane
What is one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you?
Well I survived a lot of very very bad abusive relationships & a lot of deaths of people who were very close to me. I made it through though and got it right. All I can say is thank God because He sent me my wife who has been by my side through thick and thin & I love her to the moon & back.
I am very happy with my family. I have a big heart even though I don't show it but if you need something or just talk call me I will be there for you. I'm a very private person.
Believe it or not the biggest thing that people don't think I do is "SMILE". Believe or not I might look mean or unapproachable but I do smile sometimes. My drag queen friends and their shows make me smile. They are my Happy Place.
Deb
Is there anything else about your journey, your life, or your experience with Over the Rainbow that you would like people to know?
People are going to be people for good or bad the way you act tells them and the world who you are and what you stand for. I try every day to be kind to everyone even if they are not kind in return, but I know that sometimes my smile breaks thru there armor of hate and that is what is worth while.
Steve
How long have you been part of Over the Rainbow, and what changes or growth have you witnessed in the organization and the community over that time?
I’ve been part of Over the Rainbow for about 15 years. I first came with Marion—my son’s mother and a dear friend—and at the time it was a program under North Shore Elder Services. In those early days, we were just getting started, forming a small but dedicated committee of volunteers. I’ve stayed involved ever since.
Over the years, I’ve seen the organization grow in really meaningful ways. The biggest shift was becoming our own nonprofit a little over a year ago, which opened the door for more independence and new opportunities. Now, we’re reaching further into the community and expanding beyond dinners to more diverse and engaging events that bring even more people together.
One of the most meaningful moments for me was at the 2025 North Shore Pride parade, when we honored Marion, who passed about two years ago. Marching with Over the Rainbow alongside my grandchildren and great grandchildren made it incredibly special; it felt like a full-circle moment that showed just how much this community means across generations.
I’m really proud of how far we’ve come, and I’m excited to see how Over the Rainbow continues to grow and reach even more people in the future. I hope my grandchildren and great grandchildren continue to be involved.
Steve considers whoever he loved he loved throughout his life. Today there is a new word pansexual but I have always been Steve the Greek.
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