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    Two Singular Sensations

    Two Singular Sensations

    By Jan Wahl– One of my favorite expressions is “progress not perfection.” But I am about to lay out two movies that are true perfection, from cast to writing to…

    A Queer French Mystery Series Worth Binging

    A Queer French Mystery Series Worth Binging

    By Gary M. Kramer– Streaming this month on MHZ Choice is the binge-worthy French mystery, All This I Will Give to You. This knotty drama concerns Manuel Ortigosa (David Kammenos),…

    Mikhail Alekseyevich Kuzmin: ‘Love Is From the Gods’

    Mikhail Alekseyevich Kuzmin: ‘Love Is From the Gods’

    By Dr. Bill Lipsky– When Russian symbolist poet, author, and playwright Mikhail Alekseyevich Kuzmin (1872–1936) published his short novel Wings in 1906, it was immediately controversial. Pundits denounced it as…

    Lit Snax: 5.23.24

    How It Works Out by Myriam LaCroix Myriam and Allison are the main characters in this meta trip of a love story. The book takes them, and their relationship, through different lives,…

    Singing for Our Lives … and a Cure

    Singing for Our Lives … and a Cure

    By Dr. Tim Seelig– We know the legendary story of Holly Near composing “Singing for our Lives” 46 years ago on her way to the Candlelight Vigil for Harvey Milk.…

    Let’s Go Home: 5.23.24

    Let’s Go Home: 5.23.24

    Here are two of the many pets now available for adoption at Oakland Animal Services (OAS): Meet Matcha! Matcha is an energetic, happy one-year-old pup who would love to go…

    Column Take Me Home with You: 5.23.24

    Column Take Me Home with You: 5.23.24

    Have you found your lucky Penny yet? If not, here’s your chance! Penny is a vibrant and affectionate pup brimming with energy and ready to bring a wave of joy…

    Sister Dana sez, “HAPPY (almost) LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH!”

    Sister Dana sez, “HAPPY (almost) LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH!”

    By Sister Dana Van Iquity, Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun– Sister Dana sez, “HAPPY (almost) LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH! We are so full of PRIDE that it takes an…

    Expert Advice Versus Real-World Opinions

    Expert Advice Versus Real-World Opinions

    By Philip Ruth– Sometimes the experts tell only part of the story, and I found this to be true while evaluating this article’s 40-mpg-plus hybrid sedans: the $29,971 Toyota Corolla…

    Team Smiley Rides to Bring Joy and HIV Awareness to Northern California

    Team Smiley Rides to Bring Joy and HIV Awareness to Northern California

    By AIDS/LifeCycle– For married couple and co-captains, Mooney Gow and Curtis Paullins, Team Smiley represents the best of the Ride—community, advocacy, and the “right thing to do” in honor of…