The Louisiana legislature is back in session and has turned its horrifying attention to trans youth. In its infinite ignorance, the legislature will consider four bills this session that would legally enshrine discrimination against trans youth. The proposals are so draconian, they will certainly result in the death of more trans youth if passed. SB 104 would ban … Continue Reading Article about Legislature Targets Trans Youth
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Emotional Well-Being: It’s All on Us to Keep It Strong
Our great city is beginning to open up, including bars, restaurants, stores, food trucks, and music, music, music! Another thing that seems to be reopening, or resurging for some, is a sense of anxiety about the very thing we’re so wanting to celebrate, which is that very same reopening. What a conundrum. There seems to be a little more restlessness, and a bit … Continue Reading Article about Emotional Well-Being: It’s All on Us to Keep It Strong
The Conflict With Religion
There is a new hit song, Montero, by Lil Nas X, whose controversial video has recently become the talk of Pop Culture. The song’s lyrics reflect the classic love story between a young gay boy who falls for a closeted guy. Lord knows that I have been there! Although many gays praise the young rapper for his catchy and relatable lyrics, others, both gay and straight alike, find a … Continue Reading Article about The Conflict With Religion
Trodding the Boards April 6, 2021
Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival 2021 online The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival was, understandably and not surprisingly, online this year. While it was not the same as past festivals where one rushed from one event to another and enjoyed the experience of seeing celebrities and plays live, it was a laudable attempt to keep the festival … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards April 6, 2021
In New Orleans, Truth is Stranger Than Fiction
Pardon my French, but a lot of tour guides in New Orleans are full of shit. Those guides have never taken my Professional Tour Guiding classes. If you’ve ever spent any time walking the French Quarter or sitting outside a bar there, you already know. I hear it all the time when I’m sitting on my balcony. It never ceases to amaze me to learn of all the … Continue Reading Article about In New Orleans, Truth is Stranger Than Fiction
Easter Weekend Events
Each year the Gay Easter Parade helps raise funds for Food for Friends. With no parade this year, we are still asking everyone to help support Food for Friends, a division of CrescentCare. Food for Friends currently needs donations of non perishable food items and hygiene products. Starting now and running through Easter Sunday you can make a donation at one of several gay … Continue Reading Article about Easter Weekend Events
God cannot un-love you
Wow, they did it again! Not only that, they did some other things as well. A recent poll showed that Americans are increasingly becoming non-denominational and perhaps even secular in their world views. That same study showed that much of the exodus from "mainline Christianity" is a result of the political positions and threats of the Conservative Christian Right. That … Continue Reading Article about God cannot un-love you
Under The Gaydar: Let Me Take A #Selfie
The selfie craze has caught on like wildfire. This new photo phenomenon is nothing new, however; in fact, I dare say it has been around since there have been cameras. Remember setting a timer on the camera and jumping into the frame right before the buzzer went off, hopefully capturing the moment without cutting off anyone’s head? Now the stress and exercise has been removed … Continue Reading Article about Under The Gaydar: Let Me Take A #Selfie
