GETTING IN THE SPIRIT OF THINGS WITH TIM BRAUN
by tony reverditto – Five years ago, I did a sitting with Spirit Medium, Tim Braun, and I was blown away by how he could possibly know such specific things about my dearly departed loved ones. I knew it was time to catch up with him and share his latest insights. Braun is an […]
WORKOUT: Staying in Shape Virtually
by blake beckcom – It has been over a month now since we have been forced to close due to CV19. It takes about 6 solid weeks of effort to develop a sustainable habit, but the loss of said habit is much faster when you end the habit abruptly given the hand the pandemic dealt […]
Millennial Matters: Adulting Equals Mistaking
by cutter slagle – A very wise girl once couldn’t help but wonder: “Maybe mistakes are what make our fate?” Obviously, the girl in question is Carrie Bradshaw. If you don’t know who she is, stop what you’re doing immediately and binge-watch all 94 episodes of Sex and the City. They’re available on HBO. It’s […]
SET THE MOOD THIS VALENTINE’S DAY: A Sweet Gift for That Special Someone
Hidden Message Tie Here’s a tie they’ll always look forward to putting on. Handmade with tonal diagonal stripes, this classic secret message tie is 100% silk (and 100% romantic.) There’s a special pocket on the back where you can tuck secret love notes for them to find. Ten paper hearts are included for your messages, […]
In The Thick of It With David Mixner: Lessons From a Political Legend
~ by joel martens ~ One of the LGBTQ community’s great elder statesmen, David Mixner has been at the center of American politics and social change for the last 60 years. He’s helped to organize and lead countless fights since picketing and sending his own money as a teen to Martin Luther King Jr. during […]
Brittany Runs a Marathon: Beyond the Obvious With Director Paul Downs Colaizzo
~ by joel martens ~ Being the brunt of a joke is a trope that the media industry has relied upon for a very long time. The “Nellie” gay guy, the ditzy, dumb blonde or the funny fat girl are all characters we all know and have laughed at. Outliers who don’t always get that […]
GENDER ODYSSEY
3-DAY CONFERENCE FOR FAMILIES WITH TRANS AND GENDER-DIVERSE KIDS ~ by joel martens ~ Founded in 2001 by Aidan Key and a small, dedicated group of volunteers who wanted to build on the earlier work of transgender pioneers, Gender Odyssey began as a conference focused on the needs of those on the trans masculine spectrum. […]
Cheyenne Jackson: The Life of a Family Man
FROM AMERICAN HORROR STORY TO DISNEY’S LORD OF THE UNDERWORLD by joel martens What can I say? We have a fascination with Mr. Cheyenne Jackson. He’s a handsome, talented, gay man who is super-funny and plays sexy, dark characters who have a tendency to live on the wild side. On American Horror Story’s fifth season, […]
A World of Pride Right Around The Corner
The ‘L’ Effect by Morgan M. Hurley Pride season is here… and this one is special. It is the 50th anniversary of the night members of our community said, “I’ve had enough” of police brutality and rioted in the streets outside the Stonewall Inn in New York’s Greenwich Village. Ever since that uprising five decades […]
Bill Hardt Presents: Three Parties, Three Great Talents
DJ Aron, Beth Sacks & Zoë Badwi by joel martens San Diego Pride is upon us and the choice of parties and entertainment is truly endless. The “must do” parties are always the originals that have stood the test of time and Bill Hardt’s world-famous trifecta are the ones not to miss: Circuit Daze, Zoo […]