Month: June 2009

Books

Kuta Bubbles

To make a long story short, the drag queen who narrates this haunting murder mystery involving Bali “rent boys” and a closeted customer nearly ruins the story with extraneous ramblings…

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Sprout

Dale Peck explores the complexities of being gay in small-town America with his latest novel, Sprout. Based on his own experiences growing up and coming out in Long Island and…

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Death Stalks the Night

Sergeant Erin Brody and a squad of troopers seek a killer creature stalking their all-female military base. Accompanied on the quest by her cat, Psycho, she finds love with the…

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Victor Fleming: An American Movie Master

Victor Fleming, the legendary director of The Wizard of Oz, wasn't gay, but his first big star was, according to biographer Michael Sragow. On the set of Fleming's silent-screen “horse…

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How to Live: A Search for Wisdom from Old People (While They Are Still on This Earth)

“Thank God you're gay,” advises one of the over-70 characters whom humorist Henry Alford interviews for this witty guide to navigating through life. “What do you mean?” Alford asks, taken…

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Preserving Houston’s LGBT History

The history of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people must not disappear like a gentle breeze that leaves no mark. Our history gives us meaning, identity, and inspiration. Sometimes it…

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Blue Jesus

In the Appalachian Mountains, circa 1960, a self-described sissy boy, Buddy, becomes best friends with a blue boy, Early, who can sometimes perform miracles. To Buddy's alarm, Early's dad begins…

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About the Pride Festival

GLBT Health and Wellness Pavilion and the Legal Advice Tent are cornerstones of the 2009 Pride Festival. Walgreens Health & Wellness Pavilion Stonewall Law Association Legal Advice Tent Festival Facts:…

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Daddy, Papa, and Me

Lesléa Newman (Heather Has Two Mommies) follows up last month's Mommy, Mama, and Me with a book showing the joy of two-dad families. Beautifully illustrated by Carol Thompson, this book…

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Jamaica’s No Paradise

The picture looked so perfect. You weren't really looking for a vacation destination, but the smiling faces on that poster made you want one. Happy couples on sandy beaches or…

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