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Monthly Archives: September 2009
For the next couple of Nepotism segments, I’m going to focus exclusively on a single member of my family, starting with the woman who expelled me from her birth canal: my mom. My mom is a terrible influence — persistently … Continue reading
There’s something magical about gay lady cafés. It’s partly the ferocious riot grrrl music they play. It’s partly the abundance of vegan / vegetarian pastries. It’s also the fact that organic soymilk doesn’t cost extra, and that “fairtrade” coffee is … Continue reading
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Sprinkles. Hundreds & Thousands. Cake Décor. Nonpareils. Whatever you call ‘em, they bleepin’ rock. Here are some of my favorite sprinkle-centric recipes: { Fairy Bread } Take a slice of fresh white bread. Smear lightly with cold butter. Scatter sprinkles … Continue reading
Working for a major media organization has its privileges. For starters, a ceaseless stream of famous and fabulous people parade past my cubicle on a daily basis. Some of them even ask me where the bathroom is located. Those are … Continue reading
AfterEllen recently posted an entertaining article about network TV’s sudden love affair with gays and lesbians. For the first time since never, GLBT folk are being featured in non-sassy-best-friend-you-go-girl roles. Not only are the numbers of gay and lesbian characters … Continue reading
I’ve been thinking a lot about Benjamin Franklin. The guy was freakin’ ridiculous. He formed the first library in America. Harnessed electricity. Created bifocal lenses. Played the violin, the harp and the guitar. He was an independent printer, successful author, … Continue reading
I’ve had the privilege of visiting over a dozen countries in my 24 years. That’s approximately 1/2 a nation per annum — a statistic which admittedly makes no sense. I still consider the good ol’ US of A to be … Continue reading
My family is ridiculously talented. That’s why I have a regular Nepotism feature … I frequently feel the need to boast about their myriad accomplishments. Yeah, I’ve totally been indoctrinated by Western society’s obsession with the ceaseless forward propulsion of … Continue reading
Something I’ve pondered quite a lot is how tricky it is to identify other lesbians. Well, let me rephrase that — how tricky it is to identify non-stereotypical lesbians. You see, certain gay ladies adhere to a strict dress code. … Continue reading
Letters. The hand-written kind. I adore ‘em. Possibly more than gay dramas on television. And that’s quite a declaration coming from someone who has seen every single episode of South of Nowhere, Sugar Rush, Queer As Folk (U.S. and U.K. … Continue reading
