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    Obituary for Decency

    By Dr. Tim Seelig– It is with great sadness I report the death of my dear friend, Decency. Unfortunately, their siblings Etiquette, Civility, and Manners died, too. They succumbed after…

    Monterey and Wine Country on the Big and Small Screen

    Monterey and Wine Country on the Big and Small Screen

    By Jan Wahl– I’ve never been a selfie addict, one of those many folks looking for a place to pose with the phone cam. But I might just take one…

    Luke Gilford Talks About Making His Queer Cowboy Film National Anthem

    Luke Gilford Talks About Making His Queer Cowboy Film National Anthem

    By Gary M. Kramer– Director Luke Gilford’s auspicious directorial debut, the engaging romantic drama National Anthem, is a dramatic adaptation of his photo book of the same name. Depicting the…

    Firebrands Unite

    Firebrands Unite

    By Jewelle Gomez– There is a Swahili proverb that states: “One fire brand after another keeps fire burning.” I wish I’d known that bit of wisdom years earlier when a…

    Sister Dana sez, “Now that PRIDEMONTH is over…”

    Sister Dana sez, “Now that PRIDEMONTH is over…”

    By Sister Dana Sez, Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun– Sister Dana sez, “Now that PRIDEMONTH is over, should we be less proud to be LGBTQ? Absolutely NOT! Queer…

    Lit Snax: 7.11.24

    Hombrecito by Santiago Jose Sanchez Literary wunderkind Santiago Jose Sanchez penned his impatiently awaited first novel and it is getting rave reviews. It follows the complex dynamic between a son and his…

    Recommendations from Book Passage 7.11.24

    Swift River (fiction- hardcover) by Essie Chambers Set in 1987, Swift River concerns a Black mother and daughter living in poverty, a missing father, and the long-hidden racist history of…

    Take Me Home With You: 7.11.24

    Take Me Home With You: 7.11.24

    Meet Jar Jar, an adorable terrier mix with adachshund-likebody and an irresistibly sweet face. This lovable pup enjoys walks with ourvolunteer team and lounging in the yard afterward, soaking up…

    Let’s Go Home: 7.11.24

    Let’s Go Home: 7.11.24

    Here are two of the many pets now available for adoption at Oakland Animal Services (OAS): Misty and Finley are a pair of 3-month-oldfriendly kittens who love to play. Young…

    Ben Kwok of Fitness SF Mid Market

    Ben Kwok of Fitness SF Mid Market

    “To maximize muscle growth and strength in your lat pulldowns, focus on slowing down the eccentric phase(the lowering part) of the movement. Take a few seconds to control the weight…