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    Samar Hattar: Wedding Planner Extraordinaire

    Samar Hattar: Wedding Planner Extraordinaire

    Last month I had the pleasure of officiating a wedding that was orchestrated exquisitely by Samar Hattar of Blissful Events (www.blissfuleventplanning.com). This was a rare treat for me, as I…

    Accepting Vulnerability

    Accepting Vulnerability

    Ted was one of the few people of color in the small midwestern town where he grew up. He was also gay, and was targeted because of it even before he…

    What Lights You Up, Lover?

    What Lights You Up, Lover?

    Gypsy Love- Did you know that the “Summer of Love” actually started in the winter? On January 14, 1967, the “Gathering of the Tribes” (aka “Human Be-In”) in Haight-Ashbury set…

    The Russian Bride’s Attire

    The Russian Bride’s Attire

    A MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT FROM THE DE YOUNG AND LEGION OF HONOR Seeing the life-size painting The Russian Bride’s Attire at the Legion of Honor is a must for your bucket…

    How Should We Speak to Each Other? Three Guidelines

    How Should We Speak to Each Other? Three Guidelines

    Tom Moon, MFT (Editor’s Note: This is the third and final article of the series, “How Should We Speak to Each Other?”) Rubin and his partner Alan, the couple I’ve…

    The LGBTQ Experience Through Art

    The LGBTQ Experience Through Art

    Teacher Lyndsey Schlax of the Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts is teaching the nation’s first on-site high school LGBT course, according to district officials. In this column,…

    Expand into Bliss While Deeply Rooting

    Expand into Bliss While Deeply Rooting

    Perhaps one of the most spiritual things we can do is to embrace our humanity. No matter what your spiritual beliefs are, attempting to stay connected to their lofty field,…

    HoliGays Are Here! Beyond the Footlights

    HoliGays Are Here! Beyond the Footlights

    By Dr. Tim Seelig Perhaps you’ve asked yourself, “I wonder what it’s like to be in the audience at a San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus concert?” For me, that’s a…

    Reflecting Yourself Through Words

    Reflecting Yourself Through Words

      Wedding ceremonies can be nerve-racking. As an officiant, I see my role as similar to an anchor; someone couples can lean on for support. So, typically, the first thing…

    Considering Getting Married?

    Considering Getting Married?

    When the two of you have been together for a while, and it seems like the time is right, how do you reach a clear, solid decision on how and when…