September 2011
Oh Nicky! Where are you?
I hope you all survived Labor Day weekend. Here we are in September already and summer is over. How did I manage to not make it to the beach – not even once? It has been a busy summer for me, not only with work and community commitments but also with family. It’s not that…
Softball League’s Fall Ball begins Sept. 11
BY IAN STOKELL San Diego LGBT Weekly Batter up San Diego! The fall league of America’s Finest City Softball League (AFCSL) begins Sept.11, offering both the novice and experienced player alike a chance to strut their athletic stuff during a 12-game season played over a six-week period. Founded in 1981, the LGBT league had expanded…
Marlowe’s epic ‘Edward II’ opens at Diversionary
Newly crowned Executive Director John Alexander, Director Richard Baird and the Diversionary Theatre are bringing to the stage Christopher Marlowe’s Edward II, which opens this weekend. It is arguably the largest cast Diversionary has ever had in their space and according to Alexander it is the first time a classical piece has been done at…
Seth’s Law makes its way to governor’s office
AB 9, known as Seth’s Law, is now on Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk after the Senate passed the bill last week. He is expected to sign it. Seth’s Law is designed to address school bullying, especially against LGBT students, by providing California schools with tools to create a safe school environment for all students. The…
Spokesman calls for homosexuality criminalization
MISSISSIPPI – Bryan Fischer, spokesman for the anti-gay hate group American Family Association (AFA), has openly expressed support for the re-criminalization of homosexuality. On his radio show Focal Point recently, Fischer called on all fifty states to criminalize homosexuality. Fischer said, “Both of the cases that went to the United States Supreme Court that dealt…
CBSC amends ruling on homophobic Dire Straits song
CANADA – The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) has amended an earlier ruling which said that radio stations must censor the song “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits which includes the homophobic slur “faggot.” The original decision was rendered Jan. 12, 2011. In it, the CBSC concluded that the broadcast of the original version of…
Scotland initiates consultation to legalize same-sex marriage
SCOTLAND – The Scottish government has launched their promised consultation on marriage equality for Scotland. The government’s initial view is to support the introduction of same-sex marriage. The introduction to the consultation paper by Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon states, “The Scottish government is choosing to make its initial views clear at the outset of…
How to host an amazing cocktail party
In the immortal words of The Nanny theme song, it was “style and flair” that got Fran Drescher the gig as nanny in the Sheffield’s home. With the addition of style and flair to a common house gathering, you can get the gig as an all-star host or hostess (hopefully sans the nasal voice) of…
Grilled swordfish tacos
8 two ounce pieces of swordfish, 1.5”x3.5” 2 ounces lime juice 4 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, use your favorite brand 4 ounces red cabbage, shredded 8 ounces salsa fresca, se recipe below 8 ounces ranch salad dressing 8 corn tortillas 4 lime wedges, for garnish 2 ounces grated cheddar cheese This is a very easy recipe…