Happy 2013 everyone! I hope you all survived the holidays. I had a wonderful holiday this year and I have so many things to be grateful for in this coming year. The one that tops my list is that my hangover has finally gone! WOW, that was one hell of a party those Golden Chicks…
The holidays are upon us and no matter who you are or what your background is, there is no place like home for the holidays. Whether you live in an apartment, a condo or a detached house, it is the place you call home and it should be a special place where you feel safe…
Many of us dream of having that special getaway to retreat to on the weekends, holidays and anytime we just want to escape from the daily grind. Whether it is a mountain cabin, a casita on a lake or country cottage, we all have a need to go somewhere to rejuvenate our mind, body and…
St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays that is uniquely celebrated with food and drink. Every year it comes round, people line up outside bars and restaurants so they can start drinking and eating the day away. It is a remarkable sight and every city does it differently. In San Diego, we of course…
Some birthdays, when I was growing up, I would beg for a present that was a tad too expensive. On occasions when I received that too-dear birthday gift, my mother would declare it part of that year’s Christmas bounty. Unfortunately, early Christmas presents just didn’t satisfy once yuletide arrived – even if rewrapped in paper…
Giving to a charity each year is easy for most of us. We find ourselves drawn to a cause, a particular group, mission, etc. When you have that personal tie to an organization giving your hard-earned dollars is simple. However, what happens when you don’t have a charity and you are new to donating? Or…
It’s that time of year again, when our attention turns to how homo-worthy some past yuletide specials have been. Well, at least mine does. Yes, we have been made aware that Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, and his sidekick Hermie the Elf were super gay. Or that A Year Without a Santa Claus’ two brothers,…
