Gifts and Questions for you ….

What should I include in a Pittsburgh themed gift basket for my brother and sister-in-law?  They live in Chicago.  I am about 85% finished with my holiday purchases and this is the stumper.  Also, is there a word, other than sister-in-law, for the woman married to your brother-in-law?  Especially when you are a lesbian and […]

Piittsburgh: There is no “LGBTor Q” in Diversity!

Piittsburgh:  There is no “LGBTor Q” in Diversity!

ARTICLE V: DISCRIMINATION (b)   It shall be the public policy of the City to prohibit discrimination because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, age, nonjob related handicap, or disability in employment; and (n)     SEXUAL ORIENTATION.    Male or female homosexuality, heterosexuality and bisexuality or perceived homosexuality, heterosexuality […]

Thank a Lesbian …

Thank a Lesbian …

1.  I'm thankful for Ledcat.  Also, our menagerie.  Our family who just celebrated our first co-holiday meal.  2.  I'm thankful for my niece, Ava, who teaches me how to give bigger hugs and grow my heart every day.  And my nephew, Ethan, who teaches me that distance doesn't determine love. 3.  I'm thankful for having […]

The Stuffing Goes Where?

The Stuffing Goes Where?

Happy Turkey Day all you lesbian lovin' folk out there …    

Luke + Gay Community = Marriage Made in Pittsburgh?

Luke + Gay Community = Marriage Made in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh wants to host the world's largest wedding vow renewal ceremony and the homos are invited!  On February 10, 2008, 700 couples will participate in the world record setting event.  Including gay couples.  According to event organizers, the Guiness folks will accept any US or International marriage certificate.  It costs $30 per couple to participate. Doors open at […]

Changes to the blogroll

Changes to the blogroll

A few additions: Pleasantly Furious Revelations – Dr. Goddess Pittsburgh Pist-Gazette And one farewell.  Pittsburgh's Gay Blog has shut down.  Best wishes to Mozarti and here's hoping other members of the local LGBT community might try to fill those shoes. 

Giant Eagle’s War on Christmas?

Giant Eagle’s War on Christmas?

(h/t Pam's House Blend) Apparently, Giant Eagle hates Christmas and has taken active steps to stomp it into oblivion.  This according to the Liberty Counsel's latest “Friend or Foe” list of retailers who adopt a secular holiday advertising approach.  Liberty Counsel bills itself as a public interest First Amendment law firm.  Founder Mat Staver claims that […]

PA Court Says Expansion of Hate Crimes Law Unconstitutional

PA Court Says Expansion of Hate Crimes Law Unconstitutional

Not much time to blog tonight, but you should know about this.  The Commonwealth Court struck down language that expanded hate-crimes legal protections for persons based on sexual orientation and physical disability.  Repent America and beloved psycho-Christian Michael Macavage took the Legislature to task for adding these protections onto an agricultural bill. Here's what Pam […]

When Lesbians Don’t Weep

When Lesbians Don’t Weep

Early Saturday morning, my friend of 23 years died.  He was 41 years old.  I received the call Saturday and I cried all the way home from the training I was co-facilitating.  Note: co-facilitators come in handy when your friends die.  Out of the past four days, I've cried about three hours give or take.  […]

HandMade Arcade: Cool Crafts or Conspicuous Creation?

Ledcat and I rolled into Point Breeze today for the Handmade Arcade which is giant fair of handmade stuff held at Construction Junction. Last year, I enjoyed the event with a few reservations, most notably about my number one bitch — gigunda baby strollers.  This year, the event was spread over two days and we intentionally […]