Politician of the Year: TIME magazine gives their “Person of the Year” Award to whoever dominates the headlines, good or bad. In that sense, one can make a strong argument for former Mayor Filner. However, his headlines were more about person than politics. Instead, the Politically Aware Politician of the Year is City Council President…
It’s hard to believe that avocado colored appliances and orange shag rugs were once in fashion, and considered the “in” and “it” thing in home fashion. But we know that fashion in home design, just like apparel, is ever-changing. Color and style trends track what has become important in our lives. I thought you’d like…
thursday, dec. 19 California Ballet: The Nutcracker California Ballet’s glittering production of The Nutcracker is the most highly attended The Nutcracker in San Diego County. Choreographed by Director Maxine Mahon with Music Director John Stubbs conducting, The Nutcracker is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends. San Diego Civic Theatre,…
Positive attitudes are great! And a recent study by UBS finds that LGBT investors are an optimistic bunch when compared to straight investors. The LGBT community has a significantly higher belief that the long-term outlook for the U.S. economy is improving; that the worst of the economic downturn is over; and that the U.S. will…
As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to God – this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! Listen to this beautiful song of transformation: “The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert…
It came as such a surprise. You knew that you were in love, and the feeling was reciprocated. You knew you and your beloved had a future together, but marriage? Maybe, maybe not. And then a little black box showed up, someone said “yes,” and it’s all good. Well, maybe not all. In the new…
Last week was the 10th Annual Christmas Wreath Auction at the award winning restaurant/nightclub, Martinis above Fourth in Hillcrest. For ten years, the owners and outstanding staff have been putting on this holiday charity event which has resulted in more than $180,000 being raised for the Queen Eddie Conlon Youth Fund administrated by our GLBT…
In the early 1960s, many of the now-iconic folk singers earned their followings and made reputations in the smoky, cramped clubs in New York’s Greenwich Village. This is where you could hear Bob Dylan, Joan Baez or Joni Mitchell, and be close enough to see the spittle on their lips. As history usually works, we…
Brooklyn Museum | PHOTO: ANA PINES If you’re planning to visit New York during the holidays, here are some attractions you won’t want to miss. Madame Tussauds New York Let’s face it, all of us have this fascination with celebrities that we wouldn’t pass up an opportunity to brush elbows with them. At Madame Tussauds…
“Every gay person must come out. As difficult as it is, you must tell your immediate family,” said Supervisor Harvey Milk on one of the multiple instances he exhorted gay people to come out. “You must tell your relatives. You must tell your friends if indeed they are your friends. You must tell the people…
