Recently at a vegan restaurant, with surprisingly (to me) delicious dishes, a friend, Don, invited me to a dinner prepared by his girlfriend of three months for whom he had become a strict vegan and yoga devotee. He, and his sunken cheeks, proclaimed a loss of 30 pounds. On arrival I found four guests discussing…
SAN DIEGO, Calif. –The 2016 Miss Gay San Diego Contest is coming! Organized by The Imperial Court de San Diego the contest will take place Sunday, Aug. 7 from 5-9 p.m at Rich’s Nightclub, 1051 University Ave. in Hillcrest. Are you ready to compete? If so, contestants are currently being sought for this popular drag…
In the pantheon of TV series not about gay men that gay men tend to be obsessed with, Absolutely Fabulous is bigger than Designing Women and on a par with The Golden Girls. Almost obscenely popular in the U.K. (with ratings comparable to Cheers at its high point), Ab Fab has more of a cult…
SAN DIEGO — Raising money for a great cause has never been more enjoyable! Join the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN) San Diego County Chapter for a night of fun and laughter. GLSEN San Diego County is hosting its third annual Comedy “Fun”draiser to raise money to support inclusive classrooms and safe schools for…
Work hard play hard. Labor Day 2016 will soon be here, and you don’t want to miss a chance to stay with INNdulge Palm Springs. Book now and enjoy the time off you deserve. Whether you want to socialize with friends or spend time with someone special, INNdulge Palm Springs is your perfect getaway. INNdulge’s …
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! The sound of a violent wind, tongues of fire on top of heads, speaking in other…
Our community once again is preparing to come together for our annual Pride celebration. That means it’s time yet again to reflect on a question that we are often asked. You know this question well: “Is Pride still relevant?” By all accounts, the advances that our LGBTQ community has made just in the last several…
It is one of the most diverse communities in the nation. Black, Latino/a, Pan-Asian, Native American, indigenous peoples, white, multi-ethnic, non-binary, gender non-conforming, gender-queer, transgender, male, female, cis-gender, Muslim, Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Protestant, Buddhist, Humanist, no organized religion, Democrats, Republicans, no party preference, able-bodied, disabled, scores of nationalities – immigrant and native born, low resource,…
Over 80 percent of the victims in the Orlando, Florida terrorist attack and massacre were people of color, mostly Latino of Cuban, Puerto Rican and Mexican descent. This coming Saturday, July 9 at 6 p.m., at St. Pauls’ Episcopal Cathedral (2728 Sixth Ave. in Hillcrest) over 50 San Diego Latino and Latina organizations will be…
This year’s Pride will obviously be of great significance providing a chance to show our strength and resilience. A reportedly large number of non-LGBT supporters will be attending this year. How can we do less? I can’t believe I’m saying this: Come out and join the “straights.” It is not over-reacting to be nervous and…
