Is Lorie Zapf being gay baited?
Before President Obama “evolved” on the issue of gay marriage he repeatedly stated, “I believe marriage should be between a man and a woman.” Such statements were made in the past by both Clintons and many of our strongest allies and supporters. Well, the same goes for pro marriage supporter Councilwoman Lorie Zapf who has…
Gloria
dvd of the week As Gloria in Gloria, Paulina García has such a gravitational effect on your eyes, ears and empathy that it’s nearly impossible not to be enrapt with her, as an actress and as a middle-aged Chilean divorcée coping with both loneliness and with falling in love again. Unfortunately, Gloria was not nominated…
Orphan Black
dvr this Amazon Instant Video for the first season BBC America, Friday, April 25, 8 p.m. BBC America, Saturday, April 26, 6 p.m. The second season of last year’s breakout sci-fi series premiered April 19, and the first season is finally available to stream. Get on it. This Canadian series is about a collection of…
A big thank-you to Susan Davis
As the 2014 elections approach, you’ll hear about Rep. Scott Peters’ (CA-52) strong record on LGBT equality, for two reasons. First, it’s true. Second, the race is made-for-TV drama, with openly gay former San Diego City Councilmember and mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio challenging Peters, a one-term straight incumbent with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) endorsement,…
Amenities: those little extras that make all the difference
Amenities, we’ve all heard the word, and we know we want them. But what exactly is an amenity? Amenities are benefits that increase the value of a property. They can be tangible, like a swimming pool, garage and tennis court; or intangible, like a good location perhaps, a great mountain view or proximity to a…
MCASD’s ’25 and Under Art Contest’ is back!
It’s no secret that I bemoan the lack of LGBT, or queer art in San Diego. Yes, the community has a theater that prioritizes gay productions and yes, there is the Art of Pride exhibition space that shows the work of a different LGBT artist each month. But, beyond this there is very little. Yet…
The City: Top to Bottom
thursday, april 24 Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure The world’s greatest detective is back in a classic adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. As Sherlock Holmes seeks to wind down his career through the arrest of Professor Moriarty, he and Dr. Watson are drawn into a blackmail case that involves…
Compare your net worth … or not
Many people want to know how they compare to others financially. Do they have as much saved up as other people their age? Are they ahead or behind everyone else? It is just one of those human traits we have. There is an interesting Web site that provides a comparison to the average net worth…
Sylvia Rivera and community identity
A friend recently pointed me to a video of trans advocate Sylvia Rivera’s Y’all Better Quiet Down speech at New York City’s 1973 Liberation Day Rally. In the speech she stated, “I believe in the gay power. I believe in us getting our rights or else I would not be out their fighting for our…