Turner Classic Movies, 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 6 Carol Reed’s masterpiece of suspense stars Joseph Cotten and Orson Welles in a cat-and-mouse espionage game in post-World War II Vienna. The period dialogue is a bit creaky, but the direction, with stunning cinematography and unnerving pacing, is stunning. You’ll think you’ve seen it before because it’s…
Senior housing Dear Editor, As my spouse, Dan Mock, and I have visited family at senior housing and an assisted living center over the past few years, we have begun the conversation about our own retirement and long term plans. I read your article in the LGBT Weekly (Dec. 19) with great hope that we…
August: Osage County In 2008, Tracy Letts’ three-and-a-half hour comic tragedy August: Osage County won the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, and it was considered one of the theatrical events of the first decade of the century. Transforming the play into a film was a no-brainer, but whittling three-and-a-half hours to…
Midterms don’t have the cachet of presidential years, but 2014 looks to be an important election year, particularly for San Diego and the LGBT community. Mayor of San Diego. Both candidates have history on their side. Special elections typically bring out a more conservative electorate, which would help Councilmember Kevin Faulconer. Councilmember David Alvarez benefits…
2013 was an up and down year for mortgage interest rates, though they remained relatively low. What can we anticipate for 2014 and will it be a good time to think about buying a home? The Web site loanlove.com which offers prospective buyers advice on the ever-fluctuating mortgage rate market in a down-to-earth style, says…
Three of the Southland’s most dynamic and daring choreographers will be showcased in Hot Guys Dancing Diversionary Cabaret’s visually stunning and viscerally potent dance series, scheduled for Jan. 9-12. Yes, there are guys, and yes, they are hot and yes, they will be dancing up a storm. , Conceived and directed by Michael Mizerany (Miss…
thursday, jan. 2 The San Diego International Auto Show The San Diego International Auto Show features both new car and truck models from more than 30 manufacturers. Additionally, the Auto Show highlights what may become the cars and trucks of tomorrow with displays of concept vehicles from a number of manufacturers. The show runs through…
With the rough rollout of Healthcare.gov, I was a bit tentative to begin looking at my health care options for Obamacare. You see, I am one of those people that had my policy canceled because it didn’t meet the requirements of Obamacare. I’m going to tell you about my experience with Obamacare. If you have…
I wish we in the LGBT community were better at speaking to Christian conservatives in language that they could relate and connect to. When the “tenants of Christian faith” card is played with regards to the lives of LGBT Americans, we in the community generally don’t respond to these charges in a way that religious…
As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to God – this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! “Don’t be afraid!” How many times have you heard that? We’ve all said it, trying to comfort someone…
