With same-sex marriage now a reality in California, many in the LGBT community are turning their minds to planning their weddings. Just like any event the most important factors in planning this most special day are location, location and location. Get the location right and the rest just falls into place. Here in San Diego,…
As the LGBT community goes to the polls Nov. 19 to vote for our new mayor, it is important to consider a host of issues. Personally, I always look at a candidate’s record on an issue that is near and dear to my heart: LGBT equality. Leadership is all about leading. It is not about…
There’s nothing remotely interesting about Blue is the Warmest Color except everything. The three-hour lesbian love story in French that won the Palme d’Or at Cannes this year features all of the oldest tropes of both love stories and queer love stories. We have the same boy meets girl, loses girl, tries to get girl…
One of my favorite memories of the Filner administration (yes, I have a few) was a story he told at, among other places, the 2013 All People’s Celebration. A certain prominent developer and political adversary had some permit issues, and someone from his office had called the mayor’s staff to say when they should meet…
In 2007, which coincidentally was the centennial of the founding of Hillcrest, the American Planning Association designated Hillcrest as one of the top ten great neighborhoods in America. That is an incredible honor when you consider the size and scope of our nation and ponder how many neighborhoods are contained within it. That got me…
thursday, nov. 7 Debbie Chen, Mike Watson and Jo Ann Pastori exhibition Debbie Chen paints in watercolors. Her inspiration comes from nature; this is reflected in her subjects, flowers and landscapes. Mike Watson paints in oils with subject matter ranging from portraits, landscapes and still life. His work is a blend of impressionism and realism,…
We are right in the middle of the open enrollment period for Medicare coverage. This means those 65 and older can change their Medicare Part D plan anytime between now and Dec. 7. Why should seniors care? Because you can save some serious money! Retirees live on a fixed income, so it is extremely important…
(As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to God – this article reflects one way. Take from here what works for you and celebrate life with blessings and peace!) How many of you have watched America’s Got Talent? What a fun show because the talent search is open…
dvd of the week For some reason, I have been unable to catch Blackfish, the much heralded documentary about the cruel and otherwise problematic treatment of the very complex, very smart killer whales at SeaWorld. The amusement park chain, which has its flagship location in San Diego, has complained about the film’s accuracy, but their…
dvr this Among the many wonders of cable is that we get BBC America, which runs the best of British television for the amusement of Americans. I adore watching The Graham Norton Show, which is the U.K. version of Ellen, Leno, and Letterman combined into one. Last week, for instance, he had Chris Hemsworth, Natalie…
