Washington, D.C. Republican political rumors are that former President Bush’s United Nations spokesperson, Ric Grenell (a top foreign policy expert) is still being considered for a top spot in the Trump administration. Openly-gay Grenell, who was a press secretary for Mayor Susan Golding, has a lot of support among some top Republican national leaders. I…
Everyone thinks bigger is better when it comes to the holidays. But, the gift of jewelry is one that can be so small in size yet mean so much. And now that the holidays are here, there’s no better time to give the gift of jewelry. From bracelets to earrings, diamonds, watches and more, the…
“I’m just starting to live authentic to my spirit and my biological make up,” said Michael Davis, trans-female and actress/hairstylist for a television series. “We all start as females in the womb. Some of us are born with male parts, but I am hard-wired more as female. It’s how I think and feel. I still…
As a progressive Christian, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to a loving God; this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! I’m grateful for the people who were there for our brothers caught in the ravages of…
I reported in May on the surge in building activity in San Diego, and in particular the addition of multifamily projects, some quite large. We attributed the demand to the millennials, fans of mixed use communities and lacking an objection to dense infrastructure. I mentioned the inconsistency of costly modern apartments being built in areas…
Thanksgiving Day. The posting on Grandma’s front door read, “NO POLITICS. I MEAN IT!” Cousin Annette arrived with Celia (Sid) whom the family stoutly refers to as “her best friend” resolutely continuing “and we all just love her.” Both were dressed in pantsuits a la you-know-who and wearing huge safety pins which they explained meant…
Racking your brain this season on what to get the LGBT who has everything? Consider these handpicked holiday gift ideas perfect for LGBT techies, music lovers, gym bunnies and more. 2(X)IST French Terry Flight Suit Fly coach in first-class comfort in the marshmallow-soft, destination-designed 2(X)IST French Terry Flight Suit featuring deep kangaroo pockets for your…
The holiday spirit will be in the air as the Hillcrest Wind Ensemble (HWE) presents Holiday Rhapsody Saturday, Dec. 17 at the San Diego Woman’s Club, 2557 Third Ave. in Bankers Hill. Concert time is 7 p.m. and will include music of Christmas, Hanukah and New Year’s Eve. Guest harpist Tasha Smith Godinez and a…
Thom Senzee, author of this article, is a West Coast-based freelance journalist, and a regular contributor to San Diego LGBT Weekly. If you want to hold a big party in a big public park, say a festival celebrating gender and sexual diversity like the one held for more than 40 years in San Diego’s historic…
The shooting of former football player Joe McKnight in New Orleans last week during a “road rage incident” highlights the new racist defense strategy: Black Panic. A white person, or police officer, has an interaction with a black man and instantly they fear for their lives. McKnight was shot to death in an altercation with…
