The Vault
In this crazy world, it’s great to be around family
Is the world ending? My poor family flew into New York. That same day they got hit by Hurricane Irene. Then we all came to San Diego, where we all got to experience the blackout. I felt sorry for my family and thought, wow, we need a vacation from this vacation. My family was in…
Harvey Milk stamp, BearQuake and the repeal of DADT
Tom Dickerson, Mr. San Diego Leather 2002 and longtime supporter of the San Diego LGBT community contacted me so that I might share with you, the leather community, news that the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee will vote on and select 25 commemorative stamps this coming quarter. His goal is for the leather community to support…
Viewing pleasures: Summer cinematic heroics now on DVD
Remember way back in 1984, when Bonnie Tyler informed us musically on the Footloose soundtrack that “I Need A Hero?” Well, she must have been beside herself this summer with so many cinematic heroics to choose from. Let’s just say there were some good efforts, and at least one celluloid case of “better luck next…
Food’s in fashion at Strip Clubs
Restaurant concepts take a lot of time to create. The elements of the idea, the food, service, décor, location, price point, logo design and marketing are just a few simple aspects that restaurants need to take into account when creating. And these days the competition is fierce. Over the course of my career I have…
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…
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…
It started at the gym …
In my last column I asked if anyone had a story about their personal life that they would like to share. I also stated that I would print it in the column. Here it is. “I was in my late 20s and I too came from the country, in a mid-western town. I was a…