Pittsburgh Roots Pride Organizers Need & Deserve Community Support
These are my own thoughts, I cannot speak for Joy and Michael. In 2015, they stepped up to lead a resistance against corporatized, corrupt Pride defined by Iggy Azalea but grounded in much deeper problems in the regional LGBTQ community. Beyond resisting, they created a three year project, Roots Pride, celebrating and centering those typically […]
Tig, Ellen, and Hannah Walked Onto a Stage … and Wanda is Next
Recently, we decided to watch Ellen DeGeneres’ stand-up special on Netflix. Titled Relatable, we were so inspired by our lesbian sisterhood to watch the Tig Notaro special Happy to be Here. After that, we looked at one another and used our sapphic bond to agree that of course we must re-watch the Hannah Gatsby special Nanette […]
Review: Bella Frutteto Restaurant in Wexford
We were both feeling restless yesterday so I suggested we try a new restaurant. To be on the safe side, I opted for something new-to-us and Italian cuisine versus something very off our radar. And that’s how we ended up in Wexford dining at Bella Frutteto. We both like Italian food. We stopped supporting a […]
Safe in my flower box garden?
I’ve been sticking close to home lately. It helps to manage anxiety and sadness to be in a safe, comfortable space. It’s a tradeoff because I feel lonely, but my projects are doing okay – cat food drive is helping a lot of folks, Q&As are booming, and occasionally people offer to come see me […]
Q&A with Dale Lazarov, a Gay Puerto Rican Comic Book Writer and Poet
A few months ago, my friend Joe Wos told me about his friend, Dale, a comic creator also known as the Stan Lee of Gay. Of course, I was interested and it turns out that Dale is coming to Pittsburgh May 11-12 for 3 Rivers Comic Con, so we set up a chat. Dale is […]
Villanelle and Ivy Moxam: Jodie Comer’s Seemingly Disparate Roles
CN: possible spoilers for Killing Eve, Thirteen, references to abuse, violence Like you, I was enamored with Villanelle from the BBC hit series Killing Eve. I Googled the resume of actor Jodie Comer and was genuinely shocked. Yes, shocked to learn I had watched Jodie in the lead role of another series and didn’t even realize […]
Enter for a chance to win an “Undrunk” prize pack from FLETCHER!
Enter for a chance to win an “Undrunk” prize pack from FLETCHER! “Undrunk” is the hit single from pop’s newest sensation, FLETCHER! “Some things you can’t undo.” The prize pack includes a flask, fanny pack, and more “Undrunk” swag. “Undrunk” is available now! Stream/download here: https://fletcher.lnk.to/Undrunk Facebook: www.facebook.com/fletcher Twitter: www.twitter.com/findingfletcher Instagram: www.instagram.com/findingxfletcher #Undrunk Rulez: You must be 18 […]
Q&A with Queer Owned Rickert & Beagle Books in Dormont
Your Name: Christy Pluto (nee Rickert) Your Age: 42 Your Pronouns: She/ Her Your Affiliation with Rickert & Beagle Owner How do you describe your identity? Queer, cis. Please tell us about your very first impression of Pittsburgh: My first impression of Pittsburgh was coming over one of the bridges at night, on my way […]
Proud to be the Official Social Media Sponsor for the ReelQ Film 2019 Events
I’m very pleased that our blog will be the Official Social Media Sponsor for the 2019 ReelQ events. We’ve worked with ReelQ in the past and have a marvelous appreciation for their important work. Our collaboration will include film previews, our unique Q&A’s, and lots of other surprises. And if you are interested into tapping […]
Anxiety Ruined My Chance To Meet Damon Young
It’s a beautiful sunny spring day here in Pittsburgh. Chilly, but I can get away with leggings and a light cardigan. I’m sitting in the parking lot of my therapist’s office, listening to the oldies station and trying to soak up some sunshine – to feel some fragment of joy. I feel only misery. Yes, […]