By Sister Dana Van Iquity, Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun—
Sister Dana sez, “HAPPY MARDI GRAS to one and all! Yes, I know we already had that on February 17 for Fat Tuesday, but we at Krewe de Kinque like to celebrate its spirit on many days!”
That’s why we Krewe de Kinque members are urging, “Have a BALL at the OSCARS” at the largest LGBTQ watch party in the Bay Area for the “98th Annual Academy Awards” on Sunday, March 15, 4–8 pm at The Cafe, 2369 Market and Castro streets. Our social and fundraising club, Krewe de Kinque, will present our BAL MASQUE XXIII offering a huge wall of screens allowing check-ins on the Oscars, and enjoy costumed performers, drink specials, and great music for dancing. Join our traditional Second Line Parade all throughout The Cafe, led by the Grand Marshal; and discover who will be the newest KdK King & Queen XXIII. Net proceeds support the ongoing work of OPENHOUSE, providing housing and community projects for aging LGBTQ seniors since 1998. KdK Queen VII Sister Dana sez, “Come with us, and Let the Good Times Roll!” https://bit.ly/4bNacHU
THE RICHMOND/ERMET AID FOUNDATION (REAF) presented “One Night Only Benefit Cabaret” featuring cast members from the Broadway Touring Company of THE NOTEBOOK at Marines’ Memorial Theatre on February 23. REAF Producers Ken Henderson & Joe Seiler spoke of the great works of the foundation and that this was a benefit for REAF and BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS. The touring cast was amazing on their one day off, but three stellar guest performers need special mention. Leanne Borghesi belted out “You Can Always Count on Me”; Jason Brock seduced us with “I Put a Spell on You”; and news broadcast anchor Dan Ashley inspired us with his original “Anthem of Your Life.” We need to just be us! From the cast, Jason Corbin delighted us with “The Way You Look Tonight,” but really made us gasp when he snatched Leanne’s red and black boa to do a slight strip act to the repeat of Jason singing a few more bars of “I Put a Spell on You.” Gasp! Delicious! Quite stunning was the duo of Emily Somé & Sami Ramos doing the famous Streisand/Garland duet of “Get Happy” and “Happy Days Are Here Again.” So notably nostalgic!
And speaking of Barbra, Rayna Hickman really put the Funny Girl in “Don’t Rain on My Parade!” Joe Verga & Nick Brogan stuck a same-sex slant on the flirtatious “Take Me or Leave Me” from Rent. I’ll take ’em both! The Grand Finale was the entire cast and guests moving us all to tears with “Seasons of Love.”
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the perfect captivating speech in response to Herr Trump’s long, record–breaking (one hour and 47 minutes of blathering ego, lies, violence, and hatred) State of the Union speech on February 24, when she opened, asking, “Is the president working for you?” and closing with the warning by President George Washington, at his farewell address, about the possibility of “cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men rising to power.” Spanberger emphasized, “But he also encouraged us—all Americans—to unite in a common cause to move this nation forward. We are working to lower costs; we are working to keep our community and country safe; and we are working for YOU!”
Meanwhile a viral AI Sci-Fi blog from Citrini Research has painted a bleak future two years from now for those of us who have big problems with Artificial Intelligence. The prediction is that white collar incomes that once propped up our economy no longer can. AI productivity gains are destroying more jobs than they create; and the financial system built on labor and human intelligence no longer exists. If you eliminate all the humans who spend money, you no longer have anyone spending money—and there goes the economy, in just two years! Sister Dana sez, “AI? Well, as the Spanish scream in disgust, distress, and dismay: ‘Aye-yai-yai!’!”
Why did President Chicken-Hawk just start a war in Iran—expecting a regime change in Iran? Seven months ago, he bragged about his “Operation Midnight Hammer” bombing and “completely obliterating” and “discombobulating” a nuclear war there. Oops, was he lying? Did Iran build back ICBMs (which cannot possibly reach America)? No, and Secretary of State Rubio stated Iran is nowhere close to developing ssuch missiles. There was no imminent threat to the U.S. from Iran. This was a war of choice. And WHY has T-rump not contacted Congress first before going to this illegal and unConstitutional war? Let’s recall that, long ago, Trump purposely destroyed our mutual Iran Nuclear Deal. We somehow knew that was a terrible act by an ignorant president.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in SF Bay Area streets on February 28 to protest: NO WAR IN IRAN!
Hours later, the newscasts were alive with the announcement that Iran’s Supreme Leader for 37 years, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was dead. This was good news to the 90 million people there, but we know there is always a backup authoritarian ready to take his evil throne. (In this case, Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was selected by an 88-member body of clerics in Iran.) Or maybe Dictator Donnie—who is urging Iranian people to overthrow their government—wants to govern Iran himself. Ew. Please don’t visualize that awful picture!
Not more than a day after he had declared the U.S. was under NO imminent threat, Secretary of State Marco Rubio changed his tune to insist that—oh, yes, we WERE under imminent threat. Don’tcha just love how this Madministration can keep changing facts and lie to us on a daily basis?! Sister Dana sez, “I might be mistaken, but I seem to recall T-rump promising ‘No New Wars’ in his campaign speeches. What’s THIS then, Dictator Donnie?!”
Since Trump does not see value in lost soldiers but calls them suckers and losers, I want to put into print the seven brave men and women and wish them to Rest in Peace and Power: Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, Maj. Geoffrey O’Brien, CWO Robert Marzan, Capt. Cody A. Khork, Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, and Sgt. Declan J. Coady. Thank you for your service! Bravo!
On February 28, Oakland hosted its 4TH ANNUAL LUNAR NEW YEAR Parade and Festival. More than 45 organizations and groups participated in this “Year of the Horse.” After marching in the Chinatown streets, there was a celebration in nearby Wilma Chan Park with performances, food, activities, and shopping, shopping, shopping!
After a wildly successful debut season, The Castro Night Market will officially return for season two on Friday, March 20. Transforming two blocks of 18th Street into a vibrant pedestrian plaza, the Market will run every third Friday of the month from March through September. This year’s series promises to bring even more fun, blending the neighborhood’s historic charm with a high-energy market atmosphere. It’s sooo gay! The Castro Night Market is made possible through the collaboration of local merchants, community leaders, and generous supporters dedicated to supporting the economic and cultural vitality of San Francisco.
Sister Dana sez, “Happy St. Patrick’s Day, March 17! Kiss me, I’m Irish! And ya better wear green, or I’m quite liable to pinch you!” With permission, of course.
Sister Dana Sez, Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun
Published on March 12, 2026
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