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Book Marks: Coyote's new book from Pulp Press
by Richard Labonte January 1, 2007 "Bow Grip," by Ivan E. Coyote. Arsenal Pulp Press, 224 pages, $16.95 paper. After three acclaimed collections that blurred the line between fiction and autobiography, Coyote has written her first novel, a [...]
Dear Jody: New traditions lead to smooth holiday season with family, friends
Q: This really isn't a question; I just wanted to let you know how my family's Christmas went this year. Three years ago before the Christmas season, I wrote asking what my significant other and I should do about Christmas because some of the family [...]
December 2006 highlights
She/He Said "Once you explain to the kids that there's two mommies whereas most kids have a mom and a dad, they completely get it. They understand that it's love. As they get older, you start saying 'Yes, some people think that it's wrong and our [...]
General Gayety: Seven hopes for the new year
By Leslie Robinson At the start of a new year, much seems achievable. Therefore, in honor of 2007, I offer up to the universe – or whatever deity happens to be paying attention – seven hopes for the next year. First, I hope Sen. Sam Brownback [...]
January 2006 Highlights
She/He Said "I know as actors our job is usually to shed our skins, but I think as people our job is to become who we really are and so I would like to salute the men and women who brave ostracism, alienation and a life lived on the margins to [...]
June 2006 Highlights
SHE/SAID "You would like to think I'd be exemplary; I'd say, 'Let us go to therapy together, let us work this through, find out what you really are and what you really want and not be timid or frightened.' But you know what? There is enough of a [...]
March 2006 Highlights
She/he Said "I guess you'd love for me to say that it was difficult, that I wanted to vomit. But the straight fact is, it was just another person. Now, by no means do I wanna fuck him, we're both very straight and sensible. It wasn't like Ang said, [...]
May 2006 Highlights
She/he Said "Well, I've often thought the Bible should have a disclaimer in the front saying this is fiction. I mean, walking on water, it takes an act of faith. And I have faith in this movie. Not that it's true, not that it's factual, but that [...]
Q Scopes: "Expect arguments, Sagittarius!"
by Jack Fertig January 1, 2007 Sun and Mercury lining up in Capricorn clash with Saturn in Leo, making egos more important than actual ideas. Remember, you're more often right if you can admit when you're wrong! The open mind and humble ego will win [...]
Q Puzzle: "Adult Children of Heterosexuals"
January 1, 2007 Across 1 Improvise, like Robin Williams 6 Word after "penis" 10 Porter's regretful miss 14 Bi role for Salma 15 Future queen of "Star Wars" 16 Type of crime 17 Loudon's son 20 Hint to the future 21 P-town's Crowne Pointe, e.g. 22 [...]
April 2006 Highlights
She/he Said "Maybe what a gay icon is, is a person who is rooted for – in other words, cheered on – by people who feel different." – Liza Minnelli as quoted by the Detroit Free Press "A person's sexual orientation has no bearing on their ability [...]
Senate Unanimously Approves Chechnya Resolution
BY MICHAEL K. LAVERS, WASHINGTON BLADE The U.S. Senate on Oct. 31, 2017, unanimously approved a resolution that condemns the ongoing crackdown against LGBT Chechens. (Photo by Alexxx1979; courtesy Wikimedia Commons) The U.S. Senate on Tuesday [...]