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LGBTQ Horoscopes during the Corona Virus

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Corona. What just came to mind? Of course the virus that has caused mass disruption on a global scale is unique to this moment. I say unique because the world at this point is more interconnected by media, transportation, and economies than ever before. Thus, when a modern virus appears, it can spread literally and spiritually, by nature and fear. But the principal meaning … [Read more...] about LGBTQ Horoscopes during the Corona Virus

Party Down

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The title of my column seems less than fitting as of late.   With the crazy coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing panic that has occurred, it seems like a person needs to party more now than ever before.  But alas, they closed all the bars, restaurants, movies, literally everything, so what is a lonely social butterfly to do in these troubled times? But before … [Read more...] about Party Down

The Official Dish on My Encounter with COVID-19

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Dear Ambush Nation, I thought it important to share my story with you so that you can realize just how serious the Coronavirus and COVID-19 disease are. I've been sick with COVID-19 for the better part of two weeks now. I can tell you it ain't pretty and it sure as hell isn't "just the flu." Today is the first day in 11 days that I've woken up without a fever and the first … [Read more...] about The Official Dish on My Encounter with COVID-19

CrescentCare Coronavirus Podcast: Public Updates with Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels

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CrescentCare, a community leader in the infectious disease arena, began a daily podcast to provide good, factual updates and information on coronavirus and to quell the misinformation that is spreading throughout the community. Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels, their Chief Medical Officer, updates the community on this serious public health threat and gives factual information to … [Read more...] about CrescentCare Coronavirus Podcast: Public Updates with Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels

Book of the Month: Full Wolf Moon

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My book for the month of March is a thriller written by Lincoln Child called Full Wolf Moon.   Child is an author of techno-thriller and horror novels. Though he is most well-known for his collaborations with Douglas Preston (including the Agent Pendergast series and the Gideon Crew series, among others), he has also written several solo novels. Child and Preston's first … [Read more...] about Book of the Month: Full Wolf Moon

French Quarter Lockdown Journal: Monday, March 23, 2020

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Monday, March 23, 2020 5:15 am—Wake-up.  After a stretch I sit and contemplate what the day holds—applying for disaster relief, answering emails, refilling prescriptions, doing the laundry, and writing.  None of that sounds appealing to me so I look at Rupee, our elderly Chihuahua, who is still sleeping, and consider what movie to watch tonight. Then the pissing … [Read more...] about French Quarter Lockdown Journal: Monday, March 23, 2020

Looking for something to do? Try These Blogs and Podcasts!

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Stuck at home and missing your favorite restaurants and gathering places? If you’re looking for something to do while you stay home, consider accessing some of my personal favorite websites and podcasts I've listed below. You should be able to just click each link. I’ve checked them all personally a minute before submitting this, so I know they are all active on a daily … [Read more...] about Looking for something to do? Try These Blogs and Podcasts!

Local, State, and National Resources for Surviving COVID-19

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Access to helpful resources and accurate information is more important now than ever. There is a lot of misleading stuff about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) right now (especially on social media), and it can be difficult to find the resources you’re looking for during a crisis. When I began working on this guide, it was with LGBT older people foremast in mind. Since then, … [Read more...] about Local, State, and National Resources for Surviving COVID-19

Master Your Circumstances, Master Your Destiny (Plus LGBTQ Horoscopes)

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You’re experiencing something you’ve never experienced before—forced social isolation. The cycles that have largely governed your life—going to work, visiting family, and hanging out with friends—are temporarily paused with no clear end in sight.  As an astrologer, I’m being asked, “What do the heavens have to say about all this?” While it’s true that one can see events here … [Read more...] about Master Your Circumstances, Master Your Destiny (Plus LGBTQ Horoscopes)