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When Bright Lights Go Out
Over the weekend, Los Angeles drag icon and Hey Qween co-host Lady Red Couture sadly passed away from complications with cyclic vomiting syndrome. The news broke through best friend and host of the Hey Qween show, Johnny McGovern: It doesn’t … Continue reading
Coronavirus: How I’m Handling the Pandemic — Short Answer: in Agony
I’m writing this as a time capsule post because it seems like nobody’s tomorrow is promised. I’ve been stuck at home for the past four months because of the pandemic. And while that may seem like a blessing in … Continue reading
Navigating the Relationship Life When You’re Jealous, Insecure, and Batshit Crazy
*Just a sidenote before you start reading. When I’m writing, I just automatically assume my audience is a bunch of gay men. Sometimes I address issues as if talking directly to a gay male. And then other times, I kind … Continue reading
A Sudden New Year Resolution
Being cynical can be cool. The cynic population flourishes around New Years Eve, right when people are coming up with resolutions. Y’all so quick to throw up them New Year, New Me memes’s. They’re discouraging, but for the small population … Continue reading
Why This Not-So Politically Minded Individual is Voting For Bernie Sanders
It’s not that I’m not ready for a female president. I am ready for a female president. I just don’t think it should be Hillary Clinton. Why? I don’t know why, to be honest. But from what I remember, Clinton … Continue reading
Syrian Refugees and Social Media’s Hypocricy
Just a few months ago, we were sharing pictures of dead Syrian children and #PrayingForSyria. We were posting links to news articles about the atrocities the Syrians were facing abroad, and we wanted everyone and their mothers to know because … Continue reading
FICTION: W****
Challenge to myself: Take an idea and expand upon it. I was only 5. The circus had come to town and I, like other 5-year-olds, was excited to see the clowns. You were there, holding me by the hand, as … Continue reading
FICTION: 5.1 Earthquake Kicks Los Angelenos’ Asses
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake based in La Habra rocked SoCal residents’ worlds late Friday night. The enormous 5.1’er was just one of a swarm of earthquakes rattling Southern California – the first being a 3.6 shaker that struck at 8:03 … Continue reading
Trayvon Martin / George Zimmerman Protests
I’m filing this despite the fact that I’m experiencing major writer’s block. I just had a cigarette and grubbed a ton so excuse my inability to string words together effectively. As of midnight, numerous protests have sprouted all across the … Continue reading