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Leon Lee
@leonleelee.bsky.social
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He/They || 33 || PNW🏔️Salem ||🏳️‍⚧️ Transmasc, Genderflux, Queer, Gay 🏳️‍🌈 || Latino/Mix || AuDHD || Dad to Two Kiddos 👧🧒
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AMPHIBIAN AGAINST FASCISM. (design credit: @strongleton.bsky.social)
Black background. Top font reads, "AMPHIFA:" Round logo with white white outlines, within the outlines read, "AMPHIBIANS AGAINST FASCISM." Center of the round logo has a white background with the antifacist symbol (two flags waving towards the left), one flag is black and the other green like typical frog color. On the black flag is the frog head with a blue neckerchief facing towards the left.
October 11, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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Requested this book to be stocked in our local library, The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman by @nikostratis.com, and got to check it out. This will be my read at the local queer silent book club this upcoming Sunday.

#book #literature #booksky #lgbtq+ #trans
October 3, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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Yes, I’m the type who will pick up any living creature… I’m pretty sure he was just trying to sneak a little kiss, that’s all. 💀 (No snake was harmed; I moved it in a location away from pathways and people.)

#pnw #snake #gartersnake #photography #nature
A garter snake with yellow features biting down on Leon’s black t-shirt while still being in Leon’s hand.
September 19, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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Hey all! I will be volunteering to help Pride in the Pride (Salem, Oregon) run smoothly this year. I will also be selling my homemade bracelets at the Crafty Coyotes’ booth. Go check out their other queers’ homemade goods and grab some delicious mochi cakes from Mochi Mayhem! Hope you can attend!🩷🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
A 3-tier brown, wooden, rotating bracelet display stand with various homemade bracelets made from crystals, lava stone, and wooden beads. Blackboard signage that sits on the top of the display stand reads “BRACELETS FOR ALL” with the trans colors in the upper left corner, nonbinary colors in the lower left corner, and rainbow Pride colors in the lower right corner. The photo’s background is blurred.
September 18, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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We need volunteers! Pride in the Park is almost here and we'll need lots of helping hands. Help us put on a spectacular Pride celebration by volunteering!

Sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA9...

#salemoregon #salemor #midwillamette #prideinthepark #capitalpride #pride
September 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Salem (Oregon) Capital Pride is proud to present Pride in the Park, our annual celebration for Salem and the Mid-Willamette Valley! Over 200 vendor booths, free resources, and services for everyone. We have a full lineup of entertainment, a variety of food trucks, activities, and much more.
A banner image with a crowd of people sitting in the park's old amphitheater watching a performance on stage, across the image is the progressive pride colors streaming across with the middle of it intercepted by white text that reads "Salem PRIDE IN THE PARK '25." Below that is smaller white text with the date "September 20," time "11-6," and location "Riverfront Park". Towards the right corner is Capital Pride's logo.
September 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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It’s been awhile since I was able to have a fun trip to Portland, and I finally got to go to Hopscotch. It was really fun; my favorite exhibit was the Matrix.
Leon standing in front of a wall mural called “We Are All One” by Winston the Whale. The wall is a white background with rainbow lines and shapes. Leon in a pit of transparent balls that are being lit in various colors, an immersive exhibit called Deep Eddy Ball Pit. In the picture, the pit is lit colors of blue, green, teal, orange, purple. Leon taking a selfie in the exhibit, Matrix, an imermersive piece that is hundreds of strings of orbs that light up orchestrating with music in a dark room. The orbs are lit a shade of blues and purples. Leon taking a selfie in the exhibit, Matrix, an imermersive piece that is hundreds of strings of orbs that light up orchestrating with music in a dark room. The orbs are lit a shades of blues, greens, pinks, yellows, purples, and oranges.
July 21, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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The Salem Pride Block Party and parade was amazing. Here’s a picture of me and my daughter dressed in our renaissance costumes and marching in the parade. Happy Pride Month, all! 🤟🏼🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

#salemoregon #pridemonth #prideparade #lgbtqia+ #trans #renaissance
A crowd marching in front of the Salem Oregon Capitol building, Leon is wearing a trans flag as a cape wearing beige renaissance tunic, black pants. Also, brown leather arm and leg braces with fur, brown belt with fur with brown pouches, and brown boots. Leon is holding his daughter’s hand. She is wearing a purple puffy fairy dress and translucent light blue wings, both covered in flower of shades of pinks and purples and some green leaves. She is wearing a rainbow flower headband and pastel rainbow shoes.
June 8, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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I picked this up at my local library, "Affirmations for Queer People" by Jess Vosseteig. A very needed read, perfect for Pride month, and I love the illustrations. If you are able, I highly recommend that you take a read!

#book #literature #booksky #queer #trans #lgbtq+ #lgbtqai+ #pridemonth
Book with a rainbow above clouds and sparkles titled "AFFIRMATIONS FOR QUEER (in rainbow coloring) PEOPLE: 100+ Positive Messages to Affirm, Empower, and Inspire" by Jess Vosseteig A page from the book, pg. 27. Pinkish/red checkered pattern background with leaves on stems and sparkle over a green squiggly rectangle with text within the header "I have a loving and supportive community always by my side." Followed by text that reads, "Queer individuals are part of a beautiful, diverse, and expansive community that offers love and support. Use this affirmation to remind yourself that you are never alone. Let the love and support of the Queer community lift you up when others bring you down. Say it before bed or in the morning to start your day with love and support." A page from the book, pg. 30-31. Light orange/orange checkered background with a queer person with short brown hair with tattoos on arms, wearing a red crop tank top with black binder, green shorts, holding a long rainbow pride flag with black wording that reads, "BEING QUEER GIVES ME STRENGTH"
June 6, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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"...Celebrate your small and big wins. You being you is your greatest gift to this world. Happy Pride Month, whatever that means for you."

(source: @thefoxfisher.bsky.social; foxfisher.com)

#lgbtqia #lgbtq+ #pride #pridemonth #trans #queer #transrights
The intersex-inclusive progress flag from to bottom draping behind the planet Earth surrounded by multi-color square and swirly confetti with bold white text "Pride Is A Protest", art credit Fox Fisher.
June 2, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Good reference to use to check where we may be at.

(source: @adrienmarcellus.bsky.social; @allforthedopamine [instagram]; linktr.ee/allforthedop...)

#autism #adhd #AuDHD #neurodivergent
Top-center headline reads "Autism & Burnout ( @allforthedopamine )" Horizontal rainbow assortment of circles that overlap slightly, being the scale from "• low stress •feeling" to "•burnout •extreme stress," below the scale are points that go in order as follows— first line: "•Socializing •Participating in hobbies •Low anxiety •Lightness" second line: "•Anxiety increased •Able to see friends •Need nesting time" third line: "•Increased dysregulation •Hypersensitive sensory •Dread leaving house" forth line: "•Skill regression •Cannot leave house •Cannot work •Hard to eat •Hygiene is affected •Feeling dissociated"
May 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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I got to take part in the flash event that benefits our local trans organization, TransPonder (transponder.community). Tattoo done by Mallory Miller at Wild Rose Tattoo (www.wildrosetattoo.com ; Eugene, Oregon). I love it! 🖤

#tattoo #transtattoo #selfmade #trans #queer #eugeneor #eugeneoregon
Heart-shaped barbed wire with the words “self made” in medieval font. Black with shading located on left wrist.
May 11, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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Happening June 7th (Saturday) in Salem, Oregon, will be Salem Capital Pride's annual Parade & Block Party during Pride month. Looking forward to it!

#SalemOR #Salem #Oregon #LGBTQ+Oregon #SalemLGBTQ+ #Pridemonth #SalemPride #CapitalPride
Rainbow banner (purple-red) with white text: SALEM PRIDE Parade & Block Party 2025 SATURDAY JUNE 7TH 12-5PM
May 9, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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I saw these and had to snap photos. These are called Lupinus latifolius, or broadleaf lupine. Oh look! A bee! 🐝 💜

#photography #nature #flowers #bee #bugs #pnw
Close up shot of purple flowering plant Lupinus latifolius (broadleaf lupine), and several of the flowers in the background. A photo of purple flowering plant Lupinus latifolius (broadleaf lupine) with a bee taking pollen from its flowers.
May 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Little one starts cleaning itself. Self care is important. 🕷️🩵

#video #spider #boldjumpingspider #jumpingspider #arachnids #bug #nature
May 6, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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Another little one—AGAIN—found its way in my apartment. I’m not complaining. 🕸️🖤

#video #spider #boldjumpingspider #jumpingspider #arachnids #bug #nature
May 6, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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Loving first Sundays of the month. Queer silent book club, coffee, hanging out and meeting queer folks, and more coffee.

#queer #trans #queercommunity #transcommunity #lgbtq+community #photography #latteart #coffee #silentbookclub #literature #book #booksky
Photo of coffee latte art in a blue mug on a orange table and a book beside the mug called “Embracing Queer Family”
May 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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May 4, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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This one found its way into my apartment. I love bold jumping spiders!

#photography #spider #jumpingspider #bug #arachnids #nature
A bold jumping spider (Phidippus Audax) looking towards the camera while in the palm of a hand
May 4, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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AMEN. 💯

(source: soy-de-colores.square.site ; follow @soy_de_colores on Instagram)
Red and orange background with white stars. A circle of red hearts, pink flowers, green leaves, and two hummingbirds. The inner circle has text that reads, "YOU CAN'T LOVE THE CULTURE AND NOT LOVE THE PEOPLE." @soy_de_colores
April 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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(Source: The Loveland Foundation; thelovelandfoundation.org)
YOU CAN BE A KIND PERSON AND STILL: • Say No • Set Boundaries • Be In A Bad Mood Without Hiding It • Be Selective About Who You Keep In Your Life • Not Agree With Someone • Regret Choices You Have Made In The Past • Make Mistakes Or Say The Wrong Thing • Stick Up For Yourself
April 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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It's my HRT-versary! It's been 3 years since I started taking testosterone, as well as it being a little over a year since my chest surgery. It took me a quarter of a lifetime to find myself and accept myself, but I did it. It's never too late.

#trans #transjoy #genderaffirmingcare #genderflux
Selfie of Leon prior to HRT (2022), short side parted hair and no facial hair, wearing a plain black shirt. Selfie photo of Leon, shoulder length hair and facial hair, wearing a red flannel long sleeve shirt and a black shirt with the shape of Oregon filled white rainbow-shapes and one single rainbow w/progressive flag colors.
April 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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I can't make people understand and accept my kids, but what I can control is our home and making it that space they need to feel safe and free to be themselves.

(source: @raising-yourself.bsky.social; www.shellyrobinson.com)

#neurodivergent #adhd #autism #autistic #AUDHD #parenting #family
"Our job as parents is not to make other people comfortable with how we raise our kids. Our job is to make sure our kids grow up in a family where they're comfortable being exactly who they are." -Shelly Robinson Raising Yourself
April 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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#autism #autistic #autismacceptance #autismacceptancemonth

(source: AutismSketches; ko-fi.com/autismsketches)
Autism Spectrum The Autism Spectrum is NOT linear less autistic - - - - - - - very autistic The Autism Spectrum looks more like: (two color wheels: one is filled completely with eight slices, and the other wheel has eight slices, but two slices are filled while the other slices are partially filled differently) (what each slice represents) ☐ Social differences ☐ interests ☐ repetitions ☐ sensory sensitivities ☐ emotional regulation ☐ perception ☐ executive functioning ☐ other Terms like "high functioning","low functioning" and "Asperger" are harmful and outdated. Autism_sketches
April 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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My name is Leon (he/they) & I’m am transmasc/genderflux. I strive to be visible, living life like everybody else, & being who I am, being my unique self. Please know: you are seen & loved, you deserve happiness, & you are you no matter what. Happy Trans Day of Visibility!

#transjoy #trans #tdov
A selfie photo of Leon who is wearing a tan knit sweater with black skulls, hexagon shades with gold frames. Leon has shoulder length hair and facial hair (mustache, soul patch, & beard).
March 31, 2025 at 12:43 PM