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    The Islands Are Calling: A Hawaiian Update

    The Islands Are Calling: A Hawaiian Update

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet — With all the recent rainstorms and cold, blustery winds in the Bay Area, there’s no doubt that winter has arrived. It makes one…

    The Big Boys of Citrus: Pomelo vs. Grapefruit

    The Big Boys of Citrus: Pomelo vs. Grapefruit

    By Debra Morris– The season for citrus is here, and in California, that means a chorus of quintessential, show-stopping fruit, from itty-bitty kumquats, tangy lemons, and red-fleshed blood oranges, to…

    Renato M. Talhadas and His Importance to the LGBTQ+ Community

    Renato M. Talhadas and His Importance to the LGBTQ+ Community

    By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.– An important contributor to the LGBTQ+ movement is Renato M. Talhadas, MFT, APCC, MADC. He was born and raised in Brazil and spent some of his…

    Let the Sunshine In

    Let the Sunshine In

    By Joanie Juster– As a lifelong Californian, I’m used to long periods of drought, punctuated by wildly dramatic periods of torrential rains that burst the banks of rivers and send…

    Into Africa: Lessons on Safari (Part Two)

    Into Africa: Lessons on Safari (Part Two)

    By Derek Barnes– “Take or use only what you need” was a profound insight on my walking safari in South Africa. It was a brilliant reminder presented all around us…

    49ers Super Bowl Bound?

    49ers Super Bowl Bound?

    By John Chen– If the San Francisco 49ers don’t beat the Philadelphia Eagles and win Super Bowl LVII, I will never see the East Coast again! There’s a lot to…

    Sam Gravitte: Born for Broadway

    Sam Gravitte: Born for Broadway

    By David Landis– His Mom and Dad are both theatre and TV stars, so is it any surprise that singer/actor Sam Gravitte gravitated towards a life on Broadway? At 27…

    At the White House for the Respect for Marriage Act Signing

    At the White House for the Respect for Marriage Act Signing

    By Deb Kinney– Being at the White House to witness President Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act bill was truly exhilarating and a milestone moment for our movement.  Activists,…

    Erick Arguello, An Extraordinary Community Leader

    Erick Arguello, An Extraordinary Community Leader

    By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.– I want to relaunch my column in this new year to acknowledge and honor Latinx persons who are making wonderful contributions to our community and our…

    “Agony Aunts”

    “Agony Aunts”

    By Jewelle Gomez– As a kid I loved listening to my family talk about heartbreak, surprises, outrages, faithless lovers, economic woes, etc. while I cleverly pretended to not be listening.…