A Friday Round Up

A Friday Round Up

Pam's House Blend has a take on the Congressional call to extend veteran benefits to LGBT military families for those discharged under Don't Ask, Don't Tell. From Lez Get Real, a tough to read post about bullying on college campuses. The Post-Gazette's Dennis Roddy makes an interesting career move. Bitch Media has the scoop on […]

Fragmentation and dissent: church

Fragmentation and dissent: church

There's an article in the Tribune Review referncing the decision of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church congregation to leave the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in favor of joining the North American Lutheran Church. The Evangelical Lutherans approve of ordaining gay ministers.  Guess who doesn't?  If you aren't familiar with the Scriptural battles over this […]

Post-Gazette on repeal of DADT

Post-Gazette on repeal of DADT

A nice editorial in the PG on the unacceptable plan to roll out the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell “slowly.” Delay will only foster uncertainty and resentment. Theoretically, gay servicemen and -women could still be dismissed under the old law while the new one is pending. The sooner this is completed, the better for […]

Marines on DADT

Marines on DADT

Information on this circulated on the gaydar yesterday.  Thanks to LezGetReal for the video.  

Networking as a lesbian

Networking as a lesbian

Does anyone else use LinkedIn.com?  I joined a few years ago, but have found it newly compelling reading because of the livefeed of tweets and status updates.  I'm not aware of any of my friends who have found a job this way, but it is lovely to have all of your information in one place. […]

Dreams of Hope to perform at August Wilson Center

Dreams of Hope to perform at August Wilson Center

If you are seeking something interesting to do on Sunday … Dreams of Hope's Performance Troupe presents:Bully Me – Season PreviewSunday, Jan 30th, 20114:00PMAugust Wilson Center for African American Culture, 980 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh FreeDreams of Hope's Performance Troupe will open its 2010-2011 seasonwith a preview of 'Bully Me', an original show consisting of spokenword, movement, […]

GLCC to offer free legal seminars

GLCC to offer free legal seminars

A few upcoming events and activities that might interest you … The GLCC has a series of legal seminars that cover topics you very much should understand Legal Series ScheduleEstate Planning for Non-Traditional Families 2/26 1:30 pm Nursing Home Costs—How Much, Who Pays, With What Money 3/26 1:30 pm Guardian Versus POA 4/26 7:30 pm […]

My first artist’s date

I'm reading a book titled “The Artist's Way” which boils down to a cognitive behavioral approach to unleashing inner creativity.  So far I've written 750 words a day known as “morning pages”, made a list of heroes and monsters who either fueled or stifled my creativity and turned creatively negative thoughts into factual statements.  And […]

City Paper on quest for domestic partner benefits for Allegheny County employees

City Paper on quest for domestic partner benefits for Allegheny County employees

The Pittsburgh City Paper explores the frustration of the County Human Relations Commission with the slow pace of  the Onorato Administration around domestic partner benefits. Is anyone really surprised?  After 7 years, really? It won't happen until the next Administration.  Onorato doesn't want to use the political capital on this issue when he's potentially gearing up […]

Stepping Up

Stepping Up

I have a new goal.  I am in a building several times a week that requires me to go up 9 levels.  Today, I began my quest to conquer the stairs in the building.  I started with 2 flights up and then all 8 flights down.  I did that twice, plus the stairs in the […]