Greetings from my humble abode that has also been my quarantine quarters for the past few weeks. And, may I just say, screw this! Seriously, some of my friends used to call me a social butterfly because I go out all the time. I am not a butterfly, however; they are pretty and delicate and flitter about. I am a social beast. I love … [Read more...] about Clipping A Social Butterfly’s Wings
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Strange Inheritance: Past
Let’s go back a bit. Not back to better times, but before we were sequestered in our homes and trying to keep ourselves busy. Let's go back to when we could busy ourselves with other like-minded people and find the serendipitous moments of revelation on the streets. I want to go back to a very important day that I was lucky to share with a mentor, my husband, and the mayor of … [Read more...] about Strange Inheritance: Past
LGBTQ Horoscopes May 5-18, 2020
Have you observed your mind lately? You don’t have a choice at this moment, do you? With globally mandated social distancing, your gaze is cast upon your inner world, your Inner Makeup. This may be frightening, as it is so easy to turn one’s attention outward, all the while forgetting that outer reality is a reflection of one’s internal state. However, this is an opportunity to … [Read more...] about LGBTQ Horoscopes May 5-18, 2020
CrescentCity.com Meal Assistance Program set to provide over 20,000 meals this week to LGBTQ community and out-of-work service industry workers
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans is a city known worldwide for its hospitality. When a stay-at-home order was promulgated by Mayor LaToya Cantrell, vital for fighting the novel coronavirus, it immediately resulted in mass layoffs for the local service industry and gig economy workers. CrescentCity.com’s new and ongoing meal assistance program is helping these people as well as members … [Read more...] about CrescentCity.com Meal Assistance Program set to provide over 20,000 meals this week to LGBTQ community and out-of-work service industry workers
Introducing Ambush Radio Podcast
We're excited to announce a new medium for you to enjoy Ambush Magazine. Ambush Radio Podcast hosted by George Bevan Jr will bring the stories that matter most to our community from our pages to the airwaves of a new podcast. A new Ambush Radio will be released every other Tuesday. The teaser is now live and the first episode will drop later this week. The first episode … [Read more...] about Introducing Ambush Radio Podcast
Strange Inheritance: Origins
For the next four issues, this column will be dedicated to a project I have been cultivating over the past couple of years. It’s a project that has required labor, humility, gratitude, and love. Love for a community that has always needed to fight for its visibility, and love for a community that will always need to fight for its rights. What will always make this true … [Read more...] about Strange Inheritance: Origins
The Official Dish on My Encounter with COVID-19
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
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
Local, State, and National Resources for Surviving COVID-19
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
Tips for Working Remotely
New to working from home? I’ve done it for nearly a decade and can tell you it definitely has some benefits, but also some hidden hazards. If you are new to working remotely, here are a few tips: Set a schedule and stick to it. Adhere to strict office hours. Sign on and off at a set time. If you leave your computer up 24/7, you will work 24/7. An email … [Read more...] about Tips for Working Remotely
