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    How My Deeply Personal Coming Out Story Wound Up on the National News

    How My Deeply Personal Coming Out Story Wound Up on the National News

    By Christopher Vasquez– I think it’s safe to say that most queer youth don’t imagine their coming out story to take place in the press. It’s very safe to say…

    Donna’s Chronicles, ” When the story of the COVID pandemic is written…”

    Donna’s Chronicles, ” When the story of the COVID pandemic is written…”

    By Donna Sachet– When the story of the COVID pandemic is written, we are confident that an entire chapter will be dedicated to the evolution of masks and other face-coverings.…

    Castro Farmers’ Market Re-opens on March 17!

    Castro Farmers’ Market Re-opens on March 17!

    By Debra Morris– The Castro Farmers’ Market is back for the season! Stop by and pick up your greens on March 17—St. Patrick’s Day!—and welcome all your favorite farmers and…

    Donna’s Chronicles: Sunday, February 14, 2021

    Donna’s Chronicles: Sunday, February 14, 2021

    By Donna Sachet– Sunday, February 14, 2021, 18th Street in the Castro, closed to vehicular traffic, was hopping with activity as pedestrians of every stripe strolled up and down, some…

    Sister Roma of Roma’s Ristorante Italiano: ‘If You Love Someone, You Feed Them’

    Sister Roma of Roma’s Ristorante Italiano: ‘If You Love Someone, You Feed Them’

    By David Landis– They’ve called her “the most photographed nun in the world.” She’s been the subject of a paper doll. And she presides over the annual Hunky Jesus contest…

    Jewelle Gomez – 2.25.21

    Jewelle Gomez – 2.25.21

    By Jewelle Gomez– I’ve always loved movies and television. When I was a kid, I even did my homework while I watched television, figuring that if I couldn’t get the…

    Bay Area Hikes During the Pandemic to Experience Shinrin-yoku (Forest Bathing)

    Bay Area Hikes During the Pandemic to Experience Shinrin-yoku (Forest Bathing)

    By John Chen– How many of you have spent more of your time outdoors this past year? Raise your hand if you found yourself at one with nature, often to…

    More Recipes from Joanne Weir: The Jacqueline of All Culinary Trades

    More Recipes from Joanne Weir: The Jacqueline of All Culinary Trades

    By David Landis– For the last issue of the San Francisco Bay Times I interviewed San Francisco-based chef Joanne Weir, who authors cookbooks, conducts culinary/travel tours, creates tantalizing new recipes,…

    Jewelle Gomez: Leave Signs

    Jewelle Gomez: Leave Signs

    By Jewelle Gomez– (Editor’s Note: We are proud to welcome to the San Francisco Bay Times renowned author, poet, critic, and playwright Jewelle Gomez. She is the author of eight…

    Coming Out Stories: ‘You’re Gay Too!’

    Coming Out Stories: ‘You’re Gay Too!’

    By Lamont Bransfords-Young (aka DJ Lamont)– I was an extremely introverted teenager. In public environments I would just stand and look at the world as though I were watching a…