Best Optical Illusion Ever And An Analogy

This is the best optical illusion I’ve ever seen–the image is actually stationary. It’s also a great analogy for gays and lesbians who live the closet. Isn’t that a great illusion, too? I had a discussion with my coach yesterday who has a long-time friend that just came out. She was shocked. I told her [...]

Gays Own The Word “Fabulous”

Who needs gaydar? Just keep your ears open. If you hear a guy utter the word “fabulous” you can be 99% sure he’s gay. It’s sort of like branding in advertising: McDonald’s is lovin’ it, milk claims got and the queer’s own fabulous. I mean really, how many times have you ever heard a straight [...]

10 Naughty And Nice Christmas Ideas For The Lesbian In Your Life

If you feel like your relationship has hit a bit of a rut lately, try to spice things up this holiday season. Here are some romantic ideas that will be sure to keep the sparks flying in your relationship (one way or the other!).

Don’t have a fireplace, but like the ambiance? For 10 bucks you [...]

Ho Ho Homo

Ahhh…this is the one time of year when conservative Christians and the gay community can really come together…after all, is there anything gayer than Christmas? Take a look at the evidence:

An old man who dresses in furs and red clothes (earlier pictures actually reveal him in long gowns)
A whole slew of little fairy elves (apparently [...]

The “Gay Pill” Is Coming And I Don’t Care

Figures. After living most of my life as straight and then going through the upheaval and pain of transitioning to lesbian life, now researchers claim they are closing in on the mythical “gay pill.” I am sure the straight world thinks that is great and it will solve the gay issue for once and [...]

Square Pegs, Round Holes: Gays and Lesbians in Straight Marriages

We’ve all heard the old saying, but have you ever thought about what would really happen if you tried to hammer a square peg into a round hole? For one, you would find the corners of the peg would get shaved off as it enters the hole. Next, you would see spaces where the sides [...]

The Birdcage Comes Home

Last year for the first time I watched the movie The Birdcage. I thought it was funny. This year, my daughter is serious about a boyfriend with religious, conservative parents. I don’t think it’s so funny. The conflict between desire for my daughter’s happiness and my own need to live openly is the issue. It [...]

Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are: GLBT At Work

If you have already come out or are thinking of coming out in your workplace, please share a comment!
The final frontier. You’ve come out to your friends. Your parents and family know. Now you are thinking of taking the final plunge—coming out at the workplace. This can be a tricky affair, since most states still [...]