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    Actor Chino Darín Discusses His Queer Atmospheric Crime Film El Angel

    Actor Chino Darín Discusses His Queer Atmospheric Crime Film El Angel

    By Gary M. Kramer– The stylish Argentine crime drama…

    Boy Erased Is A Disappointing Drama About Gay Conversion Therapy

    Boy Erased Is A Disappointing Drama About Gay Conversion Therapy

    By Gary M. Kramer– The well-meaning drama Boy Erased,…

    A Darkly Funny Queer True Crime Story: Can You Ever Forgive Me?

    A Darkly Funny Queer True Crime Story: Can You Ever Forgive Me?

    By Gary M. Kramer– Can You Ever Forgive Me?,…

    Studio 54 Transports Viewers Back to Fabled Nightclub

    Studio 54 Transports Viewers Back to Fabled Nightclub

    By Gary M. Kramer– Studio 54, opening October 12…

    Rupert Everett Talks About Being Wilde and Directing The Happy Prince

    Rupert Everett Talks About Being Wilde and Directing The Happy Prince

    By Gary M. Kramer– Out gay writer and actor…

    Documentary Antonio Lopez 1970 Showcases an Illustrator with a Passion for Fashion

    Documentary Antonio Lopez 1970 Showcases an Illustrator with a Passion for Fashion

    By Gary M. Kramer– Bisexual fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez…

    Same-Sex Ballroom Dancing Documentary Hot to Trot Sizzles with Artistic, Political Passions

    Same-Sex Ballroom Dancing Documentary Hot to Trot Sizzles with Artistic, Political Passions

    By Gary M. Kramer– At 4:30 pm on September…

    We the Animals: A Messy, Heartbreaking and Fantastic Film

    We the Animals: A Messy, Heartbreaking and Fantastic Film

    By Gary M. Kramer– Justin Torres’ messy, heartbreaking novel…

    Childbirth Without the Doctor?

    Childbirth Without the Doctor?

    Recently, a couple of web sites, Opendoor.com and openlistings.com,…

    How to Win as a San Francisco Home Buyer in Today’s Market

    How to Win as a San Francisco Home Buyer in Today’s Market

    It’s no secret that the San Francisco housing market…

    SF Real Estate Market Forecast

    SF Real Estate Market Forecast

    2014 was another strong year for real estate in…

    One Time Tax Exemption on the Sale of Your Home? Not Anymore

    One Time Tax Exemption on the Sale of Your Home? Not Anymore

    At a recent listing appointment, the owner who’d had…

    A New Year in Real Estate, Or More of the Same?

    A New Year in Real Estate, Or More of the Same?

    Forecasting the real estate market has never been easy,…

    Real Estate Predictions for 2015

    Real Estate Predictions for 2015

    It’s that time of the year again, and I’m…

    Exchange Guidelines: 4 Basic Requirements

    Exchange Guidelines: 4 Basic Requirements

    At my open house this past weekend, a couple…

    Costs That Affect the Bottom Line During a Home Purchase

    Costs That Affect the Bottom Line During a Home Purchase

    One of the biggest unarticulated questions most people in…

    Seven Must-Have Financial Conversations for Same-Sex Couples

    Seven Must-Have Financial Conversations for Same-Sex Couples

    By Meghan Railey So, you’re thinking about getting married.…

    Here Comes the Pride: Celebrity Cruises Holds Historic Wedding at Sea

    Here Comes the Pride: Celebrity Cruises Holds Historic Wedding at Sea

    In a historic ceremony hosted on board Celebrity Equinox,…

    Wedding and Event Planners Can Save You Money and Stress in the Long Run

    Wedding and Event Planners Can Save You Money and Stress in the Long Run

    By Cristina Galvan– Did you just get engaged? Do you…

    5 Tips on How to Hire a Wedding Photographer

    By B & Pedro– It’s all about the right…

    Love Is in the Air, So Why Not Cut Your Hair?

    Love Is in the Air, So Why Not Cut Your Hair?

    By Timothy Avalos– As a barber in the heart…

    Your Guests Will Be Floored by Boogie Lights Entertainment

    Your Guests Will Be Floored by Boogie Lights Entertainment

    By Johnny Viramontes– Lighted dance floors may very well…

    You Dream It and ‘Entire Production’ Makes It Happen

    You Dream It and ‘Entire Production’ Makes It Happen

    By Natasha Miller– Yes, you need some form of…

    Event Lighting Can Transform a Space from Ordinary to Extraordinary

    Event Lighting Can Transform a Space from Ordinary to Extraordinary

    By Lawrence Arevalo Event lighting could very well be…

    Self-Help Books Worth Knowing

    Self-Help Books Worth Knowing

    By Tom Moon, MFT– Do self-help books really help?…

    Divorcing Family in January

    Divorcing Family in January

    By Tom Moon, MFT– Dave has fallen into the…

    Entitlement and Gratitude

    Entitlement and Gratitude

    By Tom Moon, MFT The Thanksgiving season is traditionally…

    Tez Anderson Kicks ASS

    Tez Anderson Kicks ASS

    By Tom Moon, MFT When Tez Anderson learned that…

    Four Liberating Questions

    Four Liberating Questions

    By Tom Moon, MFT– Corey came to see me,…

    How Should We Speak to Each Other? Part 2: Focus on Needs, Not Judgments

    How Should We Speak to Each Other? Part 2: Focus on Needs, Not Judgments

    By Tom Moon, MFT In the last issue, I…

    Nonviolent Communication, Part 1

    Nonviolent Communication, Part 1

    By Tom Moon, MFT One of the many bad…

    Vengeance Isn’t Sweet

    Vengeance Isn’t Sweet

    By Tom Moon, MFT Mike spent years building a…

    Passion and Perseverance

    Passion and Perseverance

    By Dr. Marcy Adelman– Every day as we get…

    Coming Together to Address California’s Senior Care Crisis

    Coming Together to Address California’s Senior Care Crisis

    By Dr. Marcy Adelman and Dr. Karyn Skultety– Alone…

    Free Repairs for Low-income Home Owners: An Interview with Rebuilding Together SF’s Karen Nemsick

    Free Repairs for Low-income Home Owners: An Interview with Rebuilding Together SF’s Karen Nemsick

    By Dr. Marcy Adelman– If you are a low-income…

    Sister Dana Sez

    Sister Dana sez, “Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Or as I prefer to call it: ‘ThanksGaying,’ because I Thank God I’m Gay: TGIG!”

    Sister Dana sez, “Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Or as I prefer to call it: ‘ThanksGaying,’ because I Thank God I’m Gay: TGIG!”

    By Sister Dana Van Iquity– Sister Dana sez, “Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Or as I prefer to call it: ‘ThanksGaying,’ because I Thank God I’m Gay: TGIG!” On the…

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    Sister Dana sez, “When we run strong on Social Security and Medicare—not just protecting them, but improving and expanding them—progressive candidates can win in any district. Let us pray for the Blue Wave
    Sister Dana sez, “After only nine people were interviewed (and excluding Kavanaugh and Dr. Ford), the FBI gave a secret report that was a total sham and a farce. Now I know what F.B.I. stands for: Fake Background Investigation.”
    Sister Dana sez, “What’s all this fuss about the latest Batman DC comic adult edition and Batman’s big ‘batpole’?!”
    Sister Dana sez, “I’m looking forward to seeing Trump in his orange jumpsuit to match his orange face. Oh yeah, he’s going to jail for sure!”
    Special Section

    The Day That I Became a Supporter of Harvey Milk

    The Day That I Became a Supporter of Harvey Milk

    By Roma Guy– It’s always special when someone who represents the best of a movement remains alive in us. Harvey Milk exemplifies such a remarkable individual. When…

    November 15, 2018Read More

    Supporting ‘One Fair Wage’ with Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda in San Francisco
    Groundbreaking ‘Fun Home’ Comes to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
    Smuin Ballet to Present Stellar Program Featuring Three New Works
    Soweto Gospel Choir to Present ‘Songs of the Free’ Honoring Nelson Mandela
    Sports

    Necessity Is the Mother of Adaptation

    Necessity Is the Mother of Adaptation

    By Cinder Ernst– I discovered a useful and appropriate workout video a few weeks ago that I really love. It’s called “Intu Flow” by Scott Sonner. You…

    November 15, 2018Read More

    Couples Who Can Play Together Stay Together: The Love Match
    Mood Check Before Fitness
    Football vs. Rugby
    Functional Fitness and Vitality
    Bay Area LGBT Athletes Bring Home Gold
    The Most Demanding, Essential and Thankless Job in Sports
    Relationships

    Authenticity: How to Be Real

    Authenticity: How to Be Real

    By Scott Tsui– A gay man named Joe recently told me how his relationship ended. His ex, Pete, caught him telling too many lies. Joe’s lies were…

    November 15, 2018Read More

    How to Introduce Your Older/Younger Partner to Your Family
    The Key to Empowering Ourselves
    How to Feel More Confident About Lesbian Dating
    The Importance of Self-awareness in Relationships: Know Yourself First
    How to Transform from Blamer to Learner
    The Week in Review

    Ann Rostow: Let’s Get Serious

    Ann Rostow: Let’s Get Serious

    By Ann Rostow– Let’s Get Serious I found myself complaining the other day about The New York Times op-ed columnist Gail Collins, who frequently writes satiric and flip commentary…

    November 15, 2018Read More

    Ann Rostow: It’s Bad, But Not That Bad, I Guess
    Ann Rostow: Once Again …
    Ann Rostow: Slouching Towards SCOTUS
    Ann Rostow: Complacent Toady in the Crosshairs
    Ann Rostow: The Puffins!
    Ann Rostow: It’s a Little Bit Funny
    Ann Rostow: Hot Times
    Ann Rostow: I’m Still Sad
    Aging in Community

    Passion and Perseverance

    Passion and Perseverance

    By Dr. Marcy Adelman– Every day as we get closer to the November 6th mid-term elections our fears, anger and resolve intensify. The daily news is a…

    November 1, 2018Read More

    Coming Together to Address California’s Senior Care Crisis
    Free Repairs for Low-income Home Owners: An Interview with Rebuilding Together SF’s Karen Nemsick
    Openhouse Forms New Partnership to Support the LGBTQ Community
    Think About Building Communities and Neighborhoods, Not Just Housing
    Meeting Future Housing Needs