A Woman OUT Named Lisa July 27, 2012 | Volume X Issue 6 By Carrie Evans Large Turnout for Marriage Fundraiser in Howard County I first met Lisa in 2005. Or maybe it was 2006. The precise year we $75 to $2,000 for the event that saw County the best place in America. In Novem- meet is fuzzy because Lisa is one a number of elected officials lending ber, we will be the first state in America to of those people you can’t remember their support to defeat the Novem- pass this.” not knowing. Lisa and her partner, ber referendum to overturn the Civil MD4ME campaign chairman Josh Levin Gita Deane, were the lead plaintiffs Marriage Protection Act. said the effort has a “values framework” in the marriage equality case (Deane The fundraiser was co-hosted whereby conversations with people must and Polyak v. Conaway) that Equality by Ken Ulman and County Register take place to get the word out that empha- Maryland and the ACLU of Maryland of Wills Byron Macfarlane who is the sizes a lifetime commitment by same-sex filed in 2004. I remember when Dan first ever openly gay officeholder in couples. He stressed the need to raise Furmansky, EQMD’s executive direc- the county. All four of the Democrat- money to not only pay for direct mail and run tor at the time, told me about Lisa ic county council members attended a field organization but to also counter the and how he knew, from the moment – Calvin Ball, Courtney Watson, scare tactics commonly used by the opposi- he met her and Gita, that they were Mary Kay Sigaty and Jen Terrasa – tion in these battles who “will appeal to the “the ones!” as did state delegate Guy Guzzone worst natures and worst fears.” Since meeting Lisa, I have wit- (D-Howard) and state senator Rich Macfarlane hailed the fundraiser a huge nessed a fierce advocate who has, Howard County Executive Ken Ulman (l.) with Madaleno (D-Montgomery). success in that it attracted a cross-section for many years, dedicated her life to Register of Wills Byron Macfarlane credit: Sam O’Neil In introducing Ulman, Macfar- from the county. “Not only politically active the fight for fairness and respect for lane said, “Howard County has a people were here but others who are pas- LGBT people. I have also become By Steve Charing major role in winning this referendum.” He sionate about the issue.” keenly aware of the many qualities Nearly 100 packed the Ellicott City home of thanked Ulman and the other elected officials Sen. Madaleno told Baltimore OUT- there are to love about her. The qual- Lou and Diana Ulman, the parents of How- for their personal commitment to the cause. loud, “If every official of Ken Ulman’s status ity that most members of our commu- ard County Executive Ken Ulman, on July Ulman, who many believe will make a would hold such events, it would be quite nity, our allies and, yes, our foes have 13 to attend a fundraiser for Marylanders for run for governor in 2014, said, “Our values helpful.” seen is Lisa’s absolute unwillingness Marriage Equality (MD4ME). Donors paid of diversity and acceptance makes Howard The amount raised was not disclosed. t to accept unequal treatment under the law for LGBT people. But among the many amazing qualities that she Gay Mormon artist Justin Utley Justin possesses, one that many people do Utley not have the opportunity to view up close and to be personally affected Standing for Something by is the width, depth, and capacity of her heart. Lisa’s love, loyalty and By Deborah J. Draisin nally come into his own both personally commitment to her family, friends, “Every life has a story, if we only bother and professionally. and the larger LGBT community of to read it,” urges Chick-Fil-A’s (ironically) Deb Draisin: Is “Great Escape” Maryland knows no bounds, even staunch Christian founder, Dan Cathy. about your breakup with the LDS? when that commitment requires tre- Ironically, because singer/songwriter, Jus- Justin Utley: I wrote that after my mendous personal sacrifice. tin Utley, began his career within the folds move to New York City; it’s about moving Hours after we lost the lawsuit in of Christianity: The Church of The Latter- from a place physically, emotionally and 2007, for example, Lisa and Gita at- day Saints (LDS) to be exact. spiritually restricting to a place where you tended the press conference and of- A devout Mormon hailing from Salt can do and become anything you want. So, fered comfort to others even though Lake City, Justin’s beliefs ran so deep that, in a sense, yeah, the song is about break- they felt, perhaps more than anyone, upon discovering that he had feelings for ing ties with the LDS Church, in addition to the pain of that wrong legal decision. others of the male persuasion, sought help moving and starting over. While carrying the extra pressures in the form of “conversion therapy.” DD: That is interesting; I had no and burdens of being a named plain- When that (obviously) didn’t take, Jus- idea. I just have to know: what the fuck tiff, never did Lisa say “This is too tin found himself questioning everything, goes on in “conversion therapy?” Do difficult” nor “Can’t someone else do leading him on a journey of self-discovery they scald you with boiling water if you it?” Rather, she said “Yes” to every re- from a small town to the Big Apple, where look at a dude? quest for her presence at all manner he now resides. JU: Yes, and they have electrodes of hearings, meetings and fundrais- Currently on his third full-length, 2011 hooked up to batteries in our pockets. —continued on page 2 album “Nothing This Real,” Justin has fi- —continued on page 16 neNEWSws // LOCAL

Free State Legal Wells Fargo Settle A WoWOMANman NNAMEDamed LisaLISA – continued from front page Project: Merki Discrimination Suit Co-Publishers Discrimination Suit Jim Becker • Jim Williams inging events.events. OnOn somesome daysdays whenwhen eveneven II hadhad Jim Becker • Jim Williams Named Executive [email protected] Named Executive to psyche myself up to go to Annapolis to Executive Editor On July 12, Wells Fargo announced settle- talk to legislators or contend with opponents, Jim Becker Director Jim Becker ment with U.S. Department of Justice re- Lisa was my source of inspiration. [email protected] Merki reaffirmed Free State’s mission and garding mortgages. The DOJ suit, based In 2011, when EQMD experienced major Merki reaffirmed Free State’s mission and garding mortgages. The DOJ suit, based In 2011, when EQMD experienced major Managing Editor commitment to the low-income LGBT com- on a survey of loans between 2004 and bumps in the road, Lisa did not entertain the Dana LaRocca commitment to the low-income LGBT com- on a survey of loans between 2004 and bumps in the road, Lisa did not entertain the [email protected] munity. “We have more and more cases 2009 where it was alleged that Wells Far- possibility that those challenges were insur- [email protected] Production Director coming through the door every week, and go mortgages may have had a disparate mountable. Many others would have walked Production Director Bill Andriette we look for- impactimpact onon somesome African-AmericanAfrican-American andand HisHis- away, but Lisa dug in. How deep she had ward to un- panic borrowers. The lender asserts that, to dig is known to only a few; but suffice it Sales Director ward to un- panic borrowers. The lender asserts that, to dig is known to only a few; but suffice it Mary Taylor dertaking “While Wells Fargo denies the claims, the to say that her shovel’s edge probably broke [email protected]@baltimoreoutloud.com some new company has agreed to pay $125 million through somewhere in China! Her unwav- some new company has agreed to pay $125 million through somewhere in China! Her unwav- Leather Columnist initiativesinitiatives to borrowrs that the DOJ believes were ering optimism, iron-clad will, and persua- Rodney Burger and projects adversely impacted sive powers helped bring about a renewed Contributing Writers Joey Amato • Shawn Bradley • Cathy Brennan • Terrence Brower • inin thethe comcom- by mortgages priced EQMD that helped lead the charge to pass Joey Amato • Shawn Bradley • Cathy Brennan • Terrence Brower • Joshua Buchbinder • Steve Charing • Jeffrey Clagett • inging year,”year,” hehe and sold by inde- the Civil Marriage Protection Act. That law, Chuck Duncan • Jon Fairbanks • Michael Farley • Gerry Fisher • said. pendent mortgage if successfully defended in November, will Eva Hersh MD • Tye Hogan • Sam Kunz • Jessica Lemmo • said. pendent mortgage if successfully defended in November, will Jay Loane • Rev. Meredith Moise • Vann Mills • Corey Reidy • Merki re- brokers through its finally deliver on the promise of the lawsuit Jay Loane • Rev. Meredith Moise • Vann Mills • Corey Reidy • Merki re- brokers through its finally deliver on the promise of the lawsuit Gregg Shapiro places Mark wholesale channel.” to which Lisa first lent her name, energy, and Scurti, who In a statement talents. Graphics Joe Velasquez • Bob Wellington remains on released that day, And, so, it was with sadness that I read Joe Velasquez • Bob Wellington the board. the company an- Lisa’s letter of resignation from the EQMD Cartoonist the company an- Bruce Garrett (www.brucegarrett.com) The Free nounced, “In keep- Board last week. I knew there would come Bruce Garrett (www.brucegarrett.com) Photographers State Le- inging withwith thethe company’scompany’s commitmentcommitment toto concon- a time when EQMD would have to give Lisa Photographers Bruce Garrett • Jay W Photos •• JustinJustin NixonNixon gal Project tinue lending in Baltimore and to supporting back to her family and other responsibilities. provides pro bono or reduced-fee legal the area’s financial recovery, Wells Fargo No “thank you” to Lisa can communicate the Web Editor provides pro bono or reduced-fee legal the area’s financial recovery, Wells Fargo No “thank you” to Lisa can communicate the Anja Saine services to low-income members of the will provide $4.5 million of the $50 million gratitude I feel for her; for, I am certain that [email protected] LGBT community, those who lack the fi- for community improvement programs to Managed Web Services LGBT community, those who lack the fi- for community improvement programs to The Fusio Group nancial means to retain private counsel, the City of Baltimore, and will grant the City The Fusio Group nancial means to retain private counsel, the City of Baltimore, and will grant the City “Many others would 866-322-7498, www.thefusiogroup.com and are among the most disadvantaged of of Baltimore $3 million in additional funds National Advertising Rep have walked away, National Advertising Rep Maryland citizens. Free State also seeks for local priority housing and foreclosure- have walked away, Rivendell Media 908-232-2021 to educate the broader legal community on related initiatives.” but Lisa dug in. How 908-232-2021 LGBT issues, enabling them to better rep- This settlement comes as a result of a Founders resent pro bono LGBT clients. lawsuit filed against the banker in January deep she had to dig is Jim Becker • Joe Berg • Mike Chase • resent pro bono LGBT clients. lawsuit filed against the banker in January deep she had to dig is Lee Mooney (1959-2007) • Jim Williams Aaron S. Merki’s attended the Univer- of 2008. That suit alleged, among other sity of Maryland, Baltimore County, B.A., things, that Wells Fargo had discriminated known to only a few.” sity of Maryland, Baltimore County, B.A., things, that Wells Fargo had discriminated Baltimore OUTloud Political Science, magna cum laude, 2005. against African American and Latino mort- PO Box 4887 Baltimore, MD 21211 Political Science, magna cum laude, 2005. against African American and Latino mort- 410-244-6780 His law school degree was from Univer- gage borrowers. we would not be poised to become the first 410-244-6780 His law school degree was from Univer- gage borrowers. we would not be poised to become the first www.baltimoreoutloud.com sity of Maryland School of Law, J.D., cum In a concurrent statement Baltimore state in the nation to win marriage equality at the ballot box had it not been for a woman laude,laude, 2008. He was also a Sondheim Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said, at the ballot box had it not been for a woman Additional Information t is published every other Friday by Pride Public Affairs Scholar. Articles Editor, Uni- “This collaborative agreement allows Balti- named Lisa Polyak. t Baltimore OUTloud is published every other Friday by Pride Media, Ltd. in Baltimore, Maryland. Readers comments and versity of Maryland Law Journal of Race, more to move forward and focus our efforts Carrie EEvansvans is the executive director of unsolicited materials are welcomed and may be sent to: editor@ t t unsolicited materials are welcomed and may be sent to: editor@ Religion, Gender & Class, 2007-2008. t on growing the city.” t EEqualityquality MMarylandaryland baltimoreoutloud.com. All materials appearing in this newspaper are the property of Pride Media, Ltd. and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the editor. WISHES YOU without the written permission of the editor.

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2 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD JULY 27, 2012 • BALTIMOREOUTLOUD.COM 2 t ABALTIM ORE GREAT OUTLOUD JULY 27, 2012 • baltimor emoutloud.com SUMMER news // LOCAL Gay on the Bay Chesapeake Pride Coming Up

By Steve Charing planning committee, told Baltimore OUTloud – The ever-popular Chesapeake Pride Festival one of the event’s sponsors. “With this being will take place at picturesque Mayo Beach, a historic year for LGBT equality and a huge Saturday, auguSt 4, 2012, 12-6 p.m. right on the Chesapeake Bay in Edgewater election year, community events like Chesa- on August 4 from Noon to 6 p.m. – rain or peake Pride Festival are more important than Mayo Beach Park, 4150 Honeysuckle Dr., Edgewater, MD 21037 shine. ever before. The planning committee has Swimming in the bay, the beach, stage worked very hard to put together a Pride festi- Visit chesapeakepridefestival.org for more info acts, drag shows, vendors from a variety of val like no other. We hope everyone will join us LGBT/friendly companies and organizations, as we celebrate Pride in community.” Find us on Facebook! facebook.com/chesapeakepride food, beverages, including beer and wine John Petrosillo, the festival’s advertising are all part of a great day of fun in the sun chair agreed. “This year’s festival brings the and pride. And for those who do not want too usual great selection of vendors, live enter- much sun, there are plenty of shaded areas tainment, food, beverages and fun. Among to enjoy the day. others, we are pleased to have sponsors Among the attractions, the Straight Bud Light and Barefoot Wine returning this Call 410-599-0273 for more information! Eights-Lambda Car Club, an LGBT group, year. Our drag show will be better than ever, will feature their collection of vintage classic concluding with none other than a potato automobiles at the festival, which is a must- sack race on the beach! see for classic car enthusiasts. “Our main stage will feature both new Show Your Pride And Join Us “This year’s entertainment will be as artists this year as well as some popular fabulous as last year,” said Stormy Vain who returning favorites. We take pride in having organizes the drag acts. “We are adding a something for everyone, including a pro- For Some Fun In The Sun! lip-sync contest for the entertainers to enter tected area for swimming and a play area for as well as the first ever Drag Queen Potato families with kids. Mayo Beach is a beautiful Sack Race that will be held on the beach af- setting and we are thrilled to be there again Swimming • liVe muSiC ter the drag show.” this year.” The line-up includes Stormy Vain, Gracie Folks are free to bring beach blankets, Food • beer & wine Freebush, Marketta Minett, Shawanna Alex- chairs and umbrellas. Sunscreen is recom- ander, Veronyka Wynters, Marshall Roberts, mended. Park rules dictate that no bottles, Ada Buffet, Chanel van Cartier Couture, and cans, food or coolers are allowed outside (thanks to BudLite & Barefoot Wines) Mattie Lamar. your vehicle. No pets are permitted as well. “2012 will be our best Pride yet! As always Visit chesapeakepridefestival.org or Plus, a Fantastic Drag Show! we’ll have great music and a fab drag show facebook.com/ChesapeakePride for more rain or ahine! • aSl interpreters • Sorry no petS! plus a few surprises,” Kim Hinken, chair of the information. t VOLUNTEERS Needed~Sign up now! chesapeakepridefestival.org Chesapeake Pride Festival Stormy Vain’S FabulouS drag Show! Our own Miss Chesapeake Pride Festival - Stormy Vain, can put on a show! She has lined up the best entertainment this year! Don’t miss out on the BEST DRAG SHOW of the summer!

BALTIMORE OUTLOUD JULY 27, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 3 news // NATIONAL AIDS 2012 Pre-Conference on Gay Mormons Circle the Wagons

Gay Men and Transgender People Mormon Stories, a nonprofit support commu- of their Bay area ward. Fletcher serves as nity that seeks to create safe spaces where bishop, the highest office in a Mormon con- The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) video feed to Kolkata, India, where the Glob- all Mormons can express themselves authen- gregation. Mayne is openly gay and serves held the fifth biennial pre-conference to the al Network of Sex Work Projects (NSWP) tically, announces the San Francisco “Circling as Fletcher’s executive secretary, a position International AIDS Conference to assess the is holding its own pre-conference event, as the Wagons” conference for LGBT Mormons usually reserved for straight Mormon men. current state of the global HIV epidemic and legal restrictions prevent sex workers from and their friends, families and allies. Church Speaker Carol Lynn Pearson is the acclaimed response among gay men, other men who entering the United States. NSWP’s Kemal leaders and ward congregation members are author of No More Goodbyes: Circling the have sex with men (MSM), and transgender Ordek addressed the delegates, emphasiz- welcome. The conference will be held Wagons around people. ing that there is Saturday, August 11th at St. Cyprian’s Our Gay Loved The pre-conference still much work Church located at 2097 Turk Street Ones. Pearson, a opened with powerful ple- to be done to en- (at Lyon) in San Francisco between long time straight nary speeches by the Hon- sure the global 12 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. advocate for gay orable Congresswoman AIDS response Mormon Stories “Circling the Mormons, will Barbara Lee, former High includes all key Wagons” conferences seek to create a space be addressing her own experiences as a Court Judge Michael Kir- affected popula- where LGBT or SSA individuals and their straight spouse of a gay Mormon. Social by, and Dr. Kevin Fenton, tions. families and allies can gather to acknowl- worker Dr. Caitlin Ryan is the director of Director of the National “How can edge, explore and honor shared experiences. the Family Acceptance Project and just re- Center for HIV/AIDS, Vi- we ‘turn the tide The inaugural Mormon Stories “Circling the leased an evidence-based booklet intended ral Hepatitis, STD, and TB together’ when to help Mormon leaders and family mem- Prevention. so many of us “Same-sex attraction bers respond to LGBT youth in a manner MSM are on average more than 19 times are still unable to participate in events like that keeps youth safe and families intact. more likely to be infected with HIV than the the International AIDS Conference?” Ordek has been the source The most popular session of Mormon Sto- general population in low and middle-income asked. ries conferences is the closing Story Sharing countries, according to Dr. Fenton. In mid- The event featured more than 20 ses- of a great deal of Meeting conducted in the spiritual tradition dle-income countries alone, the rate is more sions focused on a wide range of topics con- misunderstanding, of Mormon testimony meetings. At the San than 23 times higher. cerning the global AIDS response among Francisco “Circling the Wagons” conference, “We must remember that this is an en- MSM, including the latest developments in judgment and hurt as at all Mormon Stories conferences, the emy to the whole human family,” said the HIV preventions science, the shifting land- and has divided gay microphone will be open to attendees for the Honorable Michael Kirby, speaking of the scape of global AIDS funding, and the crimi- sharing of their thoughts, feelings, life-expe- HIV epidemic. “And that it concerns two epi- nalization of homosexuality. Mormons over how riences and beliefs. During past “Circling the demics: the epidemic of HIV and AIDS, and Program content was determined by an Wagons” Story Sharing Meetings, attendees the epidemic of prejudice, discrimination, online survey of MSM and transgender ad- to address same-sex have openly and authentically shared their and hostility to sexual minorities in all parts vocates and service providers around the attraction and negotiate journeys in regards to sexuality, belief and of our globe.” world to identify which topics would be most Mormonism. Stories will be recorded and valuable to their work. the choices they face.” podcasted from GayMormonStories.org. “It is easier to hate a “The people gathered here represent an The conference and a Sunday Interfaith Ser- unparalleled collection of knowledge and ex- vice featuring Michael Pappas, executive di- concept than to hate perience at every level of the HIV response Wagons” conference held in Salt Lake City in rector of the San Francisco Interfaith Coun- a person. We need for gay men and transgender people,” said November of 2011 garnered national media cil, will be held in the historic St. Cyprian’s Dr. George Ayala, Executive Director of the attention thanks to Bishop Kevin Klooster- Episcopal church, a congregation rooted to start telling our MSMGF. “We will not miss this opportunity man’s courageous public advocacy for Mor- in African American and Caribbean experi- to harness the collected excellence in this mons everywhere to open their hearts to their ences. t stories. If we don’t, room to drive the global movement for MSM gay brothers and sisters. we can be assured the health and human rights. What is discussed “Who we love and how we understand here today will be catalogued in an evolving and honor God are deep, personal issues same stereotypes will global action agenda, helping to guide our that carry an especially profound weight in response to HIV among these populations in Mormon communities,” says Joanna Brooks, continue.” an informed, inclusive way.” president of Mormon Stories. “Same-sex at- “The tools are there for us to do it,” said traction has been the source of a great deal Jamaican activist Maurice Tomlinson de- the Honorable Michael Kirby, referring to of misunderstanding, judgment and hurt and livered the first annual Robert Carr Memo- ending the dual epidemics of HIV and ho- has divided gay Mormons over how to ad- rial Lecture, named after the well-respected mophobia. “But it is a complex and difficult dress same-sex attraction and negotiate the international AIDS activist who died one year task, and it won’t happen with certainty. We choices they face.” ago. are not released from our obligation to make “In convening this conference,” says Mor- The Robert Carr Memorial Lecture will be a difference.” t mon Stories regional communities organizer delivered once biennially to coincide with the The Global Forum on MSM & HIV Anne Peffer, “We are inviting LGBT and SSA International AIDS Conference. (MSMGF) is an expanding network of AIDS Mormons and their families and allies to step “It is easier to hate a concept than to hate organizations, MSM networks, and advocates beyond historic divisions and come together a person,” Tomlinson said. “We need to start committed to ensuring robust coverage of and to share their life-experiences authentically telling our stories. If we don’t, we can be as- equitable access to effective HIV prevention, and respectfully.” sured the same stereotypes will continue.” care, treatment, and support services tailored Keynote speakers Don Fletcher and The plenary sessions also included a live to the needs of gay men and other MSM. Mitch Mayne serve together in the leadership

4 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD JULY 27, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com news // INTERNATIONAL European Union to Support Exhibition on Gay Sport at Pride House The Federation of Limehouse Basin on the river Thames, Tom Waddell. The exhibition is presented Gay Games and with the Pride House 2012 festival con- by the EGLSF with the financial support of Pride House 2012 are tinuing in various venues through 12 Au- the European Commission (DG Education pleased to announce gust, the day of the closing ceremony of and Culture) as part of the project coor- that the European the Olympic Games. dinated by the European Gay and Les- Union will be support- Lou Englefield, executive director of bian Sport Federation on “Preventing and ing “Against the Rules”, lead partner Pride Sports, explains how Fighting Homophobic Violence in Sport”. the exhibition on LGBT the exhibition fits the mission of Pride Lou Manders, co-president of the sport pioneers. House 2012: “We want to offer a place EGLSF spoke of the impact of the ex- Pride House 2012 for LGBT people and friends to meet, hibition: “The exhibition was created is a project of Pride relax, and enjoy the London Olympic ex- several years ago; in 2010 the EGLSF Sports UK, in collabo- perience. But we also want this to be a produced an English version, which has ration with the Fed- learning experience and a resource for since been presented across Europe at eration of Gay Games, local and international visitors. An exhibi- a variety of competitions, conferences, the European Gay and tion like ‘Against the Rules’ offers a par- and other venues, for both an LGBT and Lesbian Sport Federa- ticularly engaging and inspirational way to ‘mainstream’ audience.” His co-president tion (EGLSF), GLISA contribute to this educational mission.” Armelle Mazé added: “It’s an effective mix International, the FGG co-president Emy Ritt added: of background information on the history LGBT Consortium, and “The exhibition is a highlight of every of LGBT sport and individual portraits that the Pride House Foun- event where it’s displayed. The FGG is inspire and move viewers. We thank Pride dation and aims to of- pleased to be part of a project that allows Sports for making this display at Pride it to be seen here in London during the House 2012 happen, and the European fer a welcoming space t for all athletes, staff, Olympics.” Union for financing this event.” spectators and friends “Against the Rules” is made up of 37 For information about the Federation of of London 2012. Pride panels related to homophobia and LGBT Gay Games, visit Gaygames.org. The ninth House 2012 will be sport, including biographies of athletes quadrennial Gay Games will be held in open from 3 to 7 Au- like Amelie Mauresmo, Billie Jean King, Cleveland and Akron, Ohio, August 9-16, gust at CA House in David Kopay, Greg Louganis, Imke Du- 2014. For information about Gay Games 9, plitzer, Judith Arndt, Justin Fashanu and Cleveland 2014, visit Gg9cle.com. European Union Requires Members to Support LGBT Rights The European Commission has said that re- work on combating discrimination,” the com- spect for LGBT rights is a legal criterion for mission said. membership in the European Union. The The commission’s note on LGBT rights commission, which is the EU’s executive was sent to the news website EUobserver in body, cited the 1993 Copenhagen criteria for response to a question arising from a May 21 EU eligibility and Article 2 of the EU Treaty, riot in Yerevan, Armenia. Armenia is not an which prohibit discrimination against “minori- EU member, but the country has a partnership agreement with the EU dating from 1999. A “Rights of LGBT people small pro-gay rally in Yerevan was besieged thus form an integral by counter-demonstrators who shouted slo- gans referring to gay people as a disease and part of both the a threat to children. That night one of Yere- van’s few gay bars was vandalized. Bishop Copenhagen political Hovakim Manukyan, an ecumenical officer of criteria for accession the Armenian Catholic Church, defended the anti-gay protesters. “It’s not in our culture to and the EU legal accept homosexuals. I mean, we don’t reject the person, but we reject the sin and this is framework.” our freedom as Armenians. Our culture does not accept this,” he told EUobserver in a re- ties.” It also cited Articles 10 and 19 of the EU cent interview. Treaty and Article 21 of the European Charter In some cases, EU entrants have ne- on Fundamental Rights, all of which explicitly gotiated opt-outs from EU laws, or transition forbid discrimination on grounds of “sexual periods for implementing culturally sensitive orientation.” ones. The European Commission’s state- “Rights of LGBT people thus form an in- ment now seems to foreclose that possibility, tegral part of both the Copenhagen political at least in the area of LGBT rights. t (Seattle criteria for accession and the EU legal frame- Gay News – Mike Andrew at Sgn.org)

BALTIMORE OUTLOUD JULY 27, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 5 beyond the beltway compiled by Jim Becker of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. The appropriate time and in the right setting,” a relic of the past. We’re pleased that the FDA approves first FDA’s move today is negligence border- Mazzuca said in a statement. “While a ma- Cleve Jones Wellness House can continue ing the equivalence of malpractice, which jority of our membership agrees with our to fulfill its important mission of providing HIV drug as a will sadly result in new infections, drug re- policy, we fully understand that no single a stable home and vital services to people preventative sistance, and serious side effects among policy will accommodate the many diverse living with HIV and Hepatitis C,” said Ben- many, many people.’ The AIDS Healthcare views among our membership or society.” nett Klein, GLAD’s AIDS Law Project Di- Foundation also said Truvada’s use as a In the past few months, the policy has tak- rector. The settlement came as the result Washington, D.C. – On July 16, the Food of a lawsuit filed by GLAD on July 5, 2011 and Drug Administration (FDA) approved preventive measure could give patients en increasing heat from both outside of and a false sense of security and reduce the within its ranks. Last week, BSA executive in Cheshire Superior Court in Keene, New the anti-retroviral drug Truvada for use Hampshire. ASMR was a few days late by HIV-negative individuals to lower their use of condoms, the most reliable form board member Randall Stephenson, CEO of protection against HIV. However, FDA of AT&T, came out in favor of the repeal of filing the required application for a prop- risk of infection. It is the first drug ever ap- erty tax exemption and the Town denied proved for such use. Truvada can now be scientists said Monday said there was no the policy. Stephenson joins fellow board indication from the trials that users were member and Ernst & Young CEO James it on that basis, levying a hefty property prescribed to reduce the risk of HIV infec- tax. Documents requested from the town, tion in uninfected individuals who are at more likely to engage in risky sexual be- Turley, who last month voiced his opposi- havior. ‘What we found was that condom tion to the measure. however, demonstrate that other nonprof- high risk of contracting HIV, such as those its in Gilsum, such as the Congregational who engage in sex with infected partners. use increased over time and sexually Human Rights Campaign president transmitted infections either remained at Chad Griffin said the internal review was Church and the American Legion, never baseline levels or decreased,’ said Dr. a “missed opportunity of colossal propor- filed the required application, or filed it Debra Birnkrant, the FDA’s director of anti- tions.” “With the country moving toward late, but were always granted a property viral products. (Seattle Gay News – James inclusion, the leaders of the Boy Scouts of tax exemption. Whitely at Sgn.org) America have instead sent a message to The lawsuit claimed that the town of young people that only some of them are Gilsum discriminated against ASMR with valued. These adults could have taught the respect to the granting of property tax Boy Scouts keeps next generation of leaders the value of re- exemptions to nonprofit charitable orga- spect, yet they’ve chosen to teach division nizations, thereby violating the constitu- ban on gay scouts, and intolerance.” (Philadelphia Gay News tional guarantee of equal protection of the – Jen Colletta at Epgn.com) laws. The town agreed to release all tax scoutmasters liens on the Cleve Jones Wellness House. Taken daily, Truvada is to be used for pre- AIDS Services for the Monadnock Region, exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in combina- Irving, TX – The Boy Scouts of America founded in 1989, is a non-profit organiza- tion with safer sex practices such as risk last week reaffirmed its commitment to tion committed to serving people with HIV/ reduction counseling and regular HIV test- banning openly gay members. After a AIDS (Bay Windows at Baywindows.com) ing. The drug is contraindicated for PrEP two-year review of its controversial policy, in individuals whose HIV status is unknown an internal BSA committee unanimously or positive, and the FDA strongly discour- agreed that the regulation should remain ages such use. in place. The 11-member committee of Youth group ‘Today’s approval marks an important BSA volunteers and “professional lead- raising funds to milestone in our fight against HIV,’ said ers” was convened in 2010 at the behest FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg. of the agency’s president and Chief Scout catch shooter Neil Giuliano, CEO of the San Francisco Executive Bob Mazzuca. The organization AIDS Foundation, said, ‘Today’s decision will not release the names of the commit- Collin County, TX – Youth First Texas Col- by the FDA heralds a new era in HIV pre- tee members or details of its report. The lin County, a youth run center that has been vention – one with great promise for ex- agency said the panel was comprised of Cleve Jones Wellness House serving LGBT youth in north Texas since panded access to HIV testing and preven- people with a “diversity of perspectives in Gilsum, New Hampshire 1999, is raising money for Crime Stoppers tion counseling and support. The approval and opinions” and came to its conclusion for information leading to an arrest in the paves the way for increased work with the after “forthright and candid conversation shooting of teen lesbian couple Mollie Ol- federal government and Gilead Sciences and extensive research and evaluations, NH HIV home gin and Kristene Chapa in Portland, Tex- [the drug’s manufacturer] to ensure they as, last month. Mollie died in the arrack. realize the incredible impact they can now stays open after Kristene was recently released from the have to get Truvada to the communities settlement hospital and that stand to benefit most, especially Gay told that her men and people of color.’ Truvada’s effi- Gilsum, NH – Gay & Lesbian Advocates girlfriend had cacy was demonstrated in two large, ran- & Defenders (GLAD) announced the set- been killed. domized, double-blind, placebo-controlled tlement of a lawsuit between its client, The Portland, clinical trials. Once study showed Truvada AIDS Services for the Monadnock Region Texas police was 42% more effective in reducing the (ASMR), and the town of Gilsum, New have released a revised sketch of the risk of HIV infection than the placebo, and Hampshire arising from an illegal tax lev- shooter based upon additional information in the other 75% more effective. ied on a group home for people with HIV provided by Kristene. He is described as a Not everyone is cheering the FDA’s and Hepatitis C. The settlement will enable white male in his 20s with brown hair and a decision. ‘The FDA’s approval of Gilead’s both from within scouting and from outside ASMR to continue the group home, known thin build standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and Truvada as a form of HIV prevention today, the organization.” as the Cleve Jones Wellness House, with- weighing 140 pounds. without any requirement for HIV testing, is “The vast majority of the parents of out fear of being taken by tax deed by the Lisa Mashigian, a YFT Collin County completely reckless and a move that will youth we serve value their right to address town. volunteer, called the event “the brain child ultimately set back years of HIV prevention issues of same-sex orientation within their “This case demonstrates that discrimi- of one of our youth.” Dallas activist Cd Kir- efforts,’ said Michael Weinstein, president family, with spiritual advisers and at the nation against people with HIV is hardly ven, who originated the idea of collecting 6 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD JULY 27, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com beyond the beltway

reward money 22 students in the seventh-grade, all-boys has a statutory ban on same-sex marriage, In 2010 authorities temporarily blocked to help capture English class, a group of boys sat at their but not a state constitutional amendment. Facebook after blasphemous images of the the couple’s desks viewing pornography on their cell Illinois passed a civil union law last year, Prophet Mohammed were posted online. shooter, said phones and masturbating while the teach- but the couples in the suit said that civil Short-lived bans on YouTube, twitter and YFT member er sat at his desk. unions are not legally equivalent to mar- other sites followed. Now the government Kris Wong, 17, Several of the students raised their riage, and many people and institutions has asked for tenders from IT companies to is coordinat- hands to report the behavior, and nothing do not know what a civil union is. (Gay construct a website filtering system, which ing the event. was done, according to the written state- People’s Chronicle – Anthony Glassman at could prevent access to as many as 50m Kirven said the ments and one student interviewed. Gaypeopleschronicle.com) sites, angering activists who fear the sys- group remains According to the student, the teacher tem will limit political debate. interested in said he would give the students referrals to Abdullah said his campaign was in- the shooting the office if he caught them, before return- spired by reports that Pakistanis search because of Pakistan deploys S ketch of shooter of Mollie ing to a book he was reading at his desk. online for terms related sex more than any the age of the Olgin and Kristene Chapa The student said everything was in plain teenage boy in porn other nation. Google later refuted the head- victims. The view, had the teacher glanced in the direc- lines, saying the sample sizes were too group hopes to tion of the activity. crackdown small to be statistically significant. raise at least $1,000 for the reward. The incident began as a sexual orien- However last year Ghazi wrote to the “If we as a community tell kids, ‘It gets tation test created by students, according Karachi, Pakistan – What’s the easiest PTA asking why he was still able to find better,’ then we need to make it better,” to written accounts. way to compile a global list of pornographic hundreds of pornographic sites online even Kirven said. He said that Youth First can’t Multiple students reported being asked websites? Ask a 15-year-old boy to do it after thousands had been blocked. It re- help with the medical needs and the physi- if they had passed the “gay test” in watch- for you. That’s exactly what the Pakistan plied by explaining it could ban sites only cal therapy that Chapa will need, but they ing particular videos on their cell phones. Telecommuni- if it received a complaint about individual can do something to help find the shooter. Their accounts said students in the all- cations Author- URLs. So Ghazi, who lives in Karachi and The fundraiser is scheduled July 28 in Pla- boys English class wore gym shorts and ity (PTA) did as wants to set up a software house when no. (Dallas Voice at Dallasvoice.com) watched certain videos in class. Whoever part of an effort he finishes his studies, set about compil- became aroused was labeled gay. (U-T to clean up the ing a list. He started a campaign to scour San Diego at http://www.utsandiego.com/ Muslim coun- the darkest recesses of the internet, rop- Middle schoolers news/2012/jun/15/middle-school-incident- try’s browsing ing in an IT professional to help with the involved-gay-test/) habits. Ghazi software needed. He is secretive about watch porn in class Muhammad exactly how they did it, fearing it will help as gay test Abdullah proved website developers evade the ban. Ghazi, County clerks to tireless in his search, finding almost 780,000 now 16, said he would continue his quest to adult pages in six months. “I consider this prevent Pakistanis searching for porn. “Its San Diego, CA – Nine students were sus- defend Illinois anti- as my religious and national task to do. If adverse effects are visible in several coun- pended from a San Diego middle school my elders don’t do this for my generation, tries especially in the west where the fam- after their peers reported a group of boys gay marriage law than I will do it for mine and forthcoming ily system has just collapsed,” he added.t watching pornography on cell phones in generations,” he told The Daily Telegraph. (The Telegraph – Rob Crilly at http://www. class. According to staff emails exchanged Chicago, IL – A Cook County judge has Pakistan – literally “land of the pure” telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/ between teachers and administrators at granted permission to a pair of county – has spent the past two years ponder- pakistan/9143296/Pakistan-uses-teenage- Bell Middle School in Paradise Hills, the clerks from the state’s conservative south ing how to control access to the internet. boy-to-help-with-pornography-crack-down. school and district’s response to the inci- to defend the state’s anti-marriage law dent is causing division. Theater teacher against a duo of challenges that have been Hale Maher wrote, “I have had my students combined into one suit. Christie Webb of come up to me and ask horrible questions Tazewell County and Kerry Hirtzel of Eff- about what happened.... Our job is to pro- ingham County are both represented by tect children. This issue is dividing our fac- the Thomas More Society, a national right- ulty. Many of us are outraged yet we keep wing religious nonprofit law firm. Webb’s silent.” county is in central Illinois, while Hirtzel’s According to written testimonials by is in the south of the state. However, once outside the Chicago area, the state as a whole becomes less progressive. These news notes have been compiled, Lambda Legal and the American Civil with permission, from the online version Liberties Union, the groups that filed the of various newspapers and other web lawsuits that were joined into one last sites. We thank these publications for month, did not oppose the motion to al- allowing us to bring you their news sto- low the clerks to defend the law. The mo- ries. Usually the reports have been sig- tion was necessitated by the refusal of the nificantly edited and you can read the Cook County state attorney and the Illinois full story by going to the web site men- attorney general to defend the law. Both tioned following the item. Comments said they agree with the lawsuit, as did de- are strictly the opinions of Jim Becker fendant David Orr, the Cook County clerk. and not of Baltimore OUTloud or Pride The suit alleges that Orr violated the Media. due process and equal protection constitu- tional rights of 25 same-sex couples by not granting them marriage licenses. Illinois BALTIMORE OUTLOUD JULY 27, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 7 to count it as our primary source of domestic terrorism, affecting one out of three women in their lifetime it is a much larger threat to our so- ciety than extremism or natural disasters. Lucy Berrington, writing in WeNews, says, “Global terrorism looms large as a defining horror of our times while its domestic counterpart is rela- tively overlooked. One is seen as an outcome of mass religious zealotry, the other as a matter of private melodrama and personal failings.” Some weeks back I received an anony- A Culture of mous letter, which among other things, sug- gested that death threat made online against Violence a lesbian was “an ironic punk-rock-ish shock statement to illustrate a single person’s frus- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki- tration.” I failed to see the irony. Is a “single moon recently said, “There is one universal person’s frustration,” one of those “personal truth, applicable to all countries, cultures and failings” that Lucy Berrington mentioned? communities: violence against women is never On July 20, Edge Boston reported that acceptable, never excusable, never tolerable.” a 16-year-old girl in Louisville Kentucky had That universal truth seems lost on the US been brutally beaten and left with a broken Congress, a congress that has thus far been jaw and some of her teeth knocked out. The unable to reauthorize the Violence Against girl had been walking with two boys, ages 13 Women Act. and 15, when they were followed by a group of The House version of the bill strips signifi- adults who were shouting anti-gay slurs. One cant aspects of the bill, aspects that show the of the boys suffered a concussion. true colors of the Republican majority. Remov- “These grown men put her on the ground, al of protection of Native American women, kicked her in her stomach, kicked her in her LGBT people and immigrant women, are part face and punched her in the face and kept of the Republican agenda; assault weapons in going until a bystander yelled stop and called their war against women. 911. I think she was targeted for being a strong In a guest post to HRC’s Backstory, Con- lesbian young girl,” said Andi Hornback, the gresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI, wrote that mother of the two boys. an inclusive version of the bill, “explicitly in- On July 22, in a home invasion, a lesbian cludes the LGBT community in major VAWA was brutally attacked in Lincoln, Nebraska. grant programs, and makes LGBT programs The woman “was attacked early that morn- eligible for special grants for typically “under- ing by three masked men who barged into served communities.” It will also prohibit ser- her house, bound her wrists and ankles with vice providers from refusing service to victims zip ties, cut her all over her body and carved because of their sexual orientation or gender homophobic slurs into her skin before dump- identity. This provision is especially important ing gasoline on her floor and lighting it with a since 85 percent of service providers report match,” according to a report in Nebraska’s working with an LGBT victim who had previ- Journal Star. ously been denied services.” She said that to The Human Rights Campaign expressed allow VAWA to pass without explicit protec- “confidence that the Lincoln police department tions for LGBT victims would be reprehensible. will thoroughly investigate this crime and take VAWA’s primary aim is to protect women swift and appropriate action to bring the perpe- against domestic violence. Were we to look at trators to justice.” domestic violence objectively we would have A commenter posting on a blog post in SheWired concerning this story said, “Dol- lars to donuts this is another fake hate crime that this lesbian did to herself. We’ll be watch- ing because with the rampant rise of fake hate crimes from lesbians and homosexuals against themselves, this one smacks of an- other fake one. We’ll see. She’ll be busted... watch. Which just proves that lesbians are mentally ill and unstable.” The commenter posted anonymously. No surprise there. Violence against women cannot be seen as merely a subset of our culture of violence in general. It results, as plainly stated by the Na- tional Organization for Women (NOW), “from society’s attitudes toward women and efforts to ‘keep women in their place.’” It is time to end the culture of violence. t

8 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD JULY 27, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com tions and ultimate- that could version rendering him ineffective in his ly the presidential pop up be- criticism of it. debates. It seems tween now Romney is also saddled by his experi- that most people and Novem- ence at Bain, which is relevant since his have already solid- ber, which business experience is used as the ra- OUT ified their choices; could affect tionale for unseating the president. His Spoken those who haven’t voters’ pref- refusal so far to release prior tax returns Steve Charing probably are not erences. will likely turn off swing voters as he will focused on the Usually the be perceived as hiding something. People election yet and population don’t like that. How Will the many of those may rallies around For the country in general, this is a piv- not vote at all. a president otal election. For LGBT folks in particular, The country is during an in- there is also much at stake. Obama was Obama- so divided by red Likelihood of bloody noses: high ternational successful on most of the large initiatives: and blue that na- credit: Dan Pearce – Myfantastic.escape.com crisis. But he ended “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” ordered Romney Brawl tional campaigns those rules hospitals receiving federal funds to allow don’t exist anymore. Since the Electoral may not be in play anymore. visitation by members of same-sex couples, Play Out? College decides presidential contests, the Romney is banking on the Obama hat- signed a comprehensive hate crimes bill election will be won not by national totals ers to propel his candidacy, and there are into law, publicly supported marriage equal- I thought the gloves would come off around but by a handful of venues that are termed lots of them. The hatred towards the presi- ity, and appointed more LGBT individuals to September between President Barack “battleground” states. They include such dent began during the 2008 campaign and key positions than any previous president. Obama and the Republican presumptive prizes as Ohio, Florida, Virginia, North continued in earnest the night of his inau- Romney threatened to reverse those nominee Mitt Romney. With so much at Carolina, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Iowa, guration and it hasn’t subsided. Even the victories. With a potential control of both stake riding on the outcome of this elec- New Hampshire, Colorado, New Mexico major victory in the war on terrorism – the chambers going to Republicans, that could tion, the pugilism from both campaigns be- and Nevada. killing of Osama bin Laden, once consid- be accomplished more easily. Keep that in gan in earnest in late spring. You will see the candidates spend more ered public enemy number one – failed to mind. For his part, Romney has done nothing time and advertising dollars in those states generate praise from the opposition. The remainder of the campaign will be but attack Obama since the GOP primary and perhaps a few others than anywhere Then there is “Obamacare” – the de- a big-time brawl, so brace yourself for the season. In fact, all his Re- else. They are the targets, fining piece of legislation that galvanized ugliness that will ensue. The outcome, like publican competitors did. and that’s where this con- the Republican base and the Tea Party. an evenly matched prizefight, may not be That’s what you do when “It has been test will be decided. Unfortunately for Romney, this law was clear until the final bell. We just can’t have you try to unseat an incum- clear from the Obama can count on patterned after his own Massachusetts judges deciding it – again. t bent. It’s perfectly reason- his consistent likeability able to do so and backed outset that the among voters, including by the Supreme Court’s de- the coveted “independent” cision on the Citizens Unit- election will segment of the electorate. 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BALTIMORE OUTLOUD JULY 27, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 9 is that two mothers have lost their sons to violent death. The vigil was a commemoration of the lives of these souls and countless others in Baltimore that have met the same fate. Crossroads Straight people joined LGBT people to re- Chronicles member these human beings lost to sense- Rev. Mother Meredith Moise less violence. Their color, economic status or the clothes didn’t matter to anybody there. What mattered the most was their sa- It’s About Our cred humanity. I will never forget DeSean’s mother’s Common Thread face as she stood next to me recalling the memory of her son. Her pain was all too pal- of Humanity atable. DeSean’s family and friends attended the vigil, making his loss personal to all pres- On July 17, 2012, 20 hardy souls gathering ent. Staff members from the mayor’s office, in front of Baltimore City Hall in the heat of along with board members from the Gay and the evening to remember and celebrate life. Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore, The crowd gathered to commemorate the the Baltimore Chapter of Guardian Angels lives of LGBT folk who had been violently and Remember Me, ministers, Baltimore killed. Foremost on the minds of attendees City Police, members of Occupy Baltimore were DeSean Bowman and Anthony “Tyra” and Baltimore Black Pride were on hand to Trent. remember the murdered and to vow never DeSean was murdered in June 2012 in again. Our community, concerned citizens East Baltimore. The young man was gunned of Baltimore, is too familiar with violence down at a gas station trying to protect a friend and senseless murders. We came together from unwanted advances from a hostile suit- to declare that the lives of rainbow persons or. As DeSean told his female friend to re- are just as important and valuable as anyone turn to the car in which they drove, the young else. It was clear that there is a critical mass man who she was arguing with shot DeSean, gathering for peace. There is a movement fleeing the scene. DeSean happened to be beginning for people’s right to exist as they wearing women’s clothes at the time. are, as they were born to be. Homophobia is Anthony “Tyra” Trent was murdered in a problem that clearly violates the dignity of February 2011. She was found strangled in all people regardless of orientation. The root a vacant house. Tyra and DeSean’s cases of homophobia is hate. And it doesn’t mat- have not been solved. These two people ter if this hate emanates from the pulpit or are linked by their race; both were black, the bar, its hate of other living and breathing and their gender non-conformity. The irony people rooted in profound ignorance of the is that these young Black men were mur- web of life. The question remains who will dered being themselves. We don’t know if be the peacemakers? Who will take up the they were killed because people perceived cause of this peace based in love? Our mis- them as gay and/or trans. What we do know sion is clear. Any takers? t

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Guns ’n’ Freedom: After Aurora Here, he offers such options as this jaunty nautical piece or this kitchy atomic The editors and staff of Baltimore OUTloud ownership that’s handed from generation tie. Both available in self-tie or pre-tied. join a grieving nation in mourning the loss to generation. Hunting and shooting are Domestic Another artist I discovered was Greg of 12 innocent people in Aurora, Colorado, part of our national heritage. And, in fact, Stones and his clever collection of artwork on July 20. my administration has not curtailed the Dandy titled, “Zombies Hate Stuff.” His selection of We also join with you in the hopes for Jeffrey Clouser macabre yet whimsical images, were odd healthy recovery of the wounded. “So far, the accused has and endearing all at the same time. One of So far, the accused has remained si- my favorite works was “Squirrel with Pistol lent, as has his family. We cannot yet know remained silent, as has vs. Zombie.” The absurdity of the painting what prompted what an intelligent man Artfest Inspires hit a strong note with me and I couldn’t help without a criminal background, and with- his family. What we do but laugh out loud. As the artist states on out a known history of unstable behavior, know however, is that Recently, I went back home to reminisce his website, “Zombies hate clowns. They to kill a dozen people at random. What we and celebrate the Central Pennsylvania also hate hippies, not to mention zip-lines, do know however, is that easy access to easy access to firearms Arts Festival. If you’ve ever been to Arts penguins, moon penguins, nudists, wed- firearms enabled him to plan and execute enabled him to plan Fest, you know that it is a wonderful and dings, sharing, and kittens. They really hate his crime with ease. magical time of the year. It’s the summer unicorns, and strangely don’t mind Cana- Of the four weapons he had in his pos- and execute his crime time in happy valley, so the population is dians.” Each of Greg’s unique and colorful session, a military style semiautomatic smaller, slower paced and pieces revels in the disgrun- rifle, two .40 caliber Glock handguns, and with ease.” ready for fun during the warm tled attitude and of the walk- a 12-gauge shotgun, only the last, the months. ing dead. His original artwork shotgun, could be argued to have been rights of gun owners – it has expanded My nostalgic weekend can be found at gregstones. designed for sport. The rifle and handguns them, including allowing people to carry home began with a welcom- com and a copy of his book of had high magazine capacities and were their guns in national parks and wildlife ing DQ Peanut Buster Parfait. zombie themed artwork can be designed primarily for shooting at refuges.” I don’t indulge at the DQ very purchased at gregstones.com human beings. Sure, gun enthu- Where are we to go, legislatively, often here in the city, so I as I wistfully en- or on Amazon.com. siasts will say that target prac- if our president (some call him a lib- joyed my childhood favorite, smothered in Eric N. Fausnacht is another artist that tice is a sport, and that semi- eral) believes that people should be chocolate syrup and peanuts, I could tell peaked my interest. When you’re painting automatic weapons and high allowed to “carry their guns in na- right away that this was going to be a dec- images of show chickens, the results could caliber handguns are appropri- tional parks and wildlife refuges.” adent weekend full of things I haven’t en- end up kitschy and country. However, Eric’s ate for that “sport.” Although the Court’s rulings joyed in a long time. images bring to life these magnificent birds That said, that practice is in 2008 and 2010 are a clear and After sleeping off the effects of my late and their show winning plumage. Decked practice for shooting at hu- present danger to our safety night indulgences, I was ready for some cul- out in feathers of midnight black, magenta mans, as the design because constitutional rul- ture. “Culture? In Central Pennsylvania?” and white, his birds really strut their stuff of the target makes ings preclude legislative you ask. I know it’s hard to believe, but and make one envious of their beautiful, obvious: fixes, it seems it would many cultural events happen in this small couture outfits. In addition to his paintings, Gun allies see not be enough to just town. And the best of these is the Central Mr. Fausnacht also creates one-of-a-kind the right to bear replace Justices Sca- Pennsylvania Arts Festival. So, off we went home furnishings using his artwork. One arms as an individ- lia and Kennedy. Were to begin the day perusing the artist booths piece I snapped up was this beautiful pillow ual right, for sport, our right-wing Supreme and their wares including paintings, draw- featuring a beautiful and dark crow upon it, for personal protec- Court justices so keen on ings, wire sculptures, home goods and jew- a great affordable way to bring home some tion, and as Thom- “original intent,” as they elry… lots and lots of jewelry. Unfortunately, of his artwork. Eric’s “Fowl Images” can be as Jefferson said, often are, they would I’ve found that at most arts festivals the found at Ericfausnacht.com. “As a last resort, to see that the right to bear gentlemen are shortchanged when it comes As the day came to a close, we wound protect themselves arms “intended” to apply to finding affordable one of-a-kind acces- up our tour of the arts festival and headed against tyranny in to 18th-century muzzle sories. Other than a small choice of rings, to an outdoor concert featuring Velveeta. A government.” That loadings weapons. bracelets and necklaces, one doesn’t have self-billed “cheesy 80’s band” that delivered notwithstanding, few The weapons that much of an option. However, my opinion such classic 80’s fair as Jessie’s Girl, Livin would argue that the James Holmes’s took to changed as I came upon Geraldo De-Sou- on A Prayer, and Pour some sugar on me. firearms available the theater with him on za’s booth of hand-made bow-ties. As each opening chord rang out, I found to American citizens July 20, where he killed A Dandy after my own heart, Mr. De- myself exclaiming each time a song began, should be the same 12 and wounded 58, were Souza creates one of a kind beautiful bow “I love this song!” Unfortunately, I thought as those available to weapons capable of kill- ties using interestingly patterned and tex- I had left this bad habit behind, but alas our armed forces. Or, as Robin Williams ing people randomly, methodically, and tured fabrics that accentuate the individual some things you can’t take out of the small once quipped, “The Second Amendment quickly. Had he been armed with the kind who dons them. In addition to his crafts- town boy. So, as the weekend came to an says we have the right to bear arms, not of weapons the Framer’s were familiar with manship, I especially enjoyed his knowl- end, I left feeling satiated by my foyers into to bear artillery.” it would have taken him over two hours to edge of fabric choices and coordinating the past and by the numerous eateries we In March, 2011, just two months af- produce similar carnage. shirt colors. He often spent time helping frequented before we left town, including ter a mass killing in Tucson, President Jim and Sarah Brady of the Brady the purchaser choose a bow-tie and then The Allen Street Grill, The Corner Room, Obama said, “I believe that the Second Campaign to Stop Gun Violence said in discuss the varying color choices one and of course The Tavern. And now, back Amendment guarantees an individual a July 21 statement, “Congress has done could wear with his tie. Thankfully, you in DC, as I sit and write this, I’m enjoying right to bear arms. And the courts have nothing since the mid-1990s to keep guns didn’t have to catch him at the Arts Fes- a grilled stickie from Ye Old College Diner settled that as the law of the land. In this out of the hands of dangerous people.” It is tival. A wide selection of his beautiful ties while reflecting on how sometimes you can country, we have a strong tradition of gun time for congress to act. t can be found at Everydaybowties.com. go back home... if only for a weekend. t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD JULY 27, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 11 A Reconciling Congregation with open hearts, open minds, and open doors. Being a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered person is a gift from God! Grace Welcomes New Associate Pastor On July 1st, the Reverend David Shank became the new associate pastor at Grace UMC. He will engage in the full range of pastoral responsibilities: preaching, pastoral care, etc. But he especially enjoys youth and young adult ministry. David fully supports Grace Church’s reconciling congregation position. He will marry Carolyn Simonds in April 2013.

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BALTIMORE OUTLOUD JULY 27, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 13 Lively Arts // OUT ON STAGE OMG! Toby’s Legally Blonde is Totally in the Pink By Steve Charing Foley), superb work by Ross Scott Rawlings and his six- is a total joy to observe. Never mind that you may not be apt to hum the melodies piece orchestra, and creative costuming by Lawrence B. The remaining cast members, especially David Greg- from Legally Blonde the Musical as you exit the theater. Munsey who also played law professor Callahan, Legally ory, Heather Marie Beck and Beth Rayca, are simply out- Ignore the fact that the content defies modern social con- Blonde scores high marks on all elements. standing. The ensemble presents to the audience excellent sciousness and plays on a multitude of stereotypes: ditsy The plot focuses on Elle Woods (played exceptionally vocal skills and dancing abilities from beginning to end. blondes, shallow sorority girls, trailer park folks, blood- by Jessica Lauren Ball), the blond Delta Nu sorority girl And oh, the dancing! This highly charged production thirsty lawyers, gays, lesbians, and even UPS delivery with a penchant for anything pink who just got dumped by is dominated by spirited choreography throughout thanks men. Forget that the plot is improbable at its core. But with her handsome boyfriend Warner (Austin VanDyke Colby) to to the talented company and the direction of Mark Minnick Legally Blonde the Musical, currently playing at Toby’s Din- be with someone more “serious” (Vivienne, played by Beth (Hairspray, Nunsense, Grease, Oklahoma, West Side Sto- ner Theatre of Columbia you will be hard pressed to experi- Rayca). Warner is already a Harvard Law School student, ry). The jump-rope ence more fun over a span of two and a half hours. and Elle decides to follow him there with the hopes that “Forget that production num- From the rousing, high energy number “Omigod You he would see her as serious. She manages to be admit- ber “Whipped into Guys” performed by a spunky, talented ensemble that ted not by her personal essay but her headshot and an the plot plays Shape” that leads kicked off the show to the very last scene, Legally Blond energetic cheerleading squad that accompanies her in the on a multitude off the second act will have you hootin’ and hollerin’ throughout. While the admissions office. is eye-popping and While others see Elle as of stereotypes: brought the house not serious and inappropriate down. It is cleverly for such a prestigious institu- ditsy blondes, intended to be a fit- tion, her gift for understanding shallow sorority ness video, and I real people with the help of a only wish it was ac- beautician, Paulette (Priscilla girls, trailer park tually on video. Cuellar) impresses Professor As mentioned Callahan (Munsey) and his as- folks, bloodthirsty earlier, the songs’ sistant Emmett Forrest (Jeffrey lawyers, gays, lyrics are their Shankle). It is the latter who strength. Notable explains that that her pursuit lesbians, and even numbers are “Omi- of Warner is what’s keeping UPS delivery men.” god You Guys,” her from earning his respect. “What You Want,” Elle surprises her classmates “Blood in the Water,” and professor by showing off “Ireland,” “Bend and Snap,” and “There! Right There!” All of her newly discovered legal these were performed wonderfully. chops and helps win a high- The latter is my favorite and judging by the audience’s profile criminal case. It is dur- reaction, many other felt the same way. It should have been ing the trial sequences where titled “Gay or European.” It contained more hilarious gay the most uproarious moments stereotypes in that one number than in the entire produc- take place. tion of “La Cage.” I’m not a proponent of any kind of ste- There are many twists and reotyping, but this was sheer fun and joy bringing laughter surprises in this romantic sto- throughout. ry, and we’ll leave it there so Scenic designer David A. Hopkins presented a plethora Jessica Lauren Ball as Elle Woods that the audience can fully en- of sets that were spot-on for each scene. The courtroom joy this production. set-up is particularly solid and functional. And the staging Ball as Elle demonstrates of scene changes was remarkably seamless using all of melodies composed by Laurence O’Keefe and Neil Ben- why she is Broadway-caliber. I believed that when she Toby’s round stage and all four corridors. jamin in this romantic comedy aren’t always tuneful, that played Sandy in Olney’s production of Grease last year and Larry Munsey’s costumes are, in a word, extraordinary. minor deficiency is more than made up by the clever and even more so as Maria in The Sound of Music. A sparkling There were so many costume changes one would think hilarious lyrics that the duo penned as well as the book by voice and personality propel her as the perky Elle. She is this was a full feature film. Besides the “normal” wardrobe Heather Hach that tell the story of a stereotypical airhead the real deal and a star in the making. worn by the company, Munsey offered pilgrim costumes, blonde sorority sister who stays true to herself and follows Jeffrey Shankle as Emmett is solid, earnest and believ- Christmas attire, prison suits, costumes for a Greek chorus, her dreams. able. Priscilla Cuellar as the beautician, Paulette, not only Elle’s wonderful outfits, a tight-fitting uniform for the UPS Legally Blonde the Musical is a story based on the sang “Ireland” beautifully but her character was so likeable guy Kyle (Jordan Andre) and too many more to mention. novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown and the popular that everyone would want to sit down and reveal their prob- This production of Legally Blonde the Musical has ev- 2001 film by the same title. It opened on Broadway in April lems to her knowing you would get sage advice. Cuellar erything. All the audience needs to do is sit back and watch 2007 and experienced some success during the course of played her role perfectly. a wonderful cast and crew executing their craft with preci- its 18 months run including a week where it grossed over Austin VanDyke Colby as Warner brings a terrific bari- sion and excellence. $1 million. It was nominated for seven Tony awards but did tone quality (“Serious”), and his matinee idol (do we still Running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes including inter- not garner a win among them. The production also expe- use that phrase anymore?) good looks is eye-catching. mission. t rienced a solid run in London’s West End. Additional suc- Then there is Larry Munsey. He is as much a fixture Legally Blonde the Musical runs through September cess occurred when the show took to the road. at Toby’s as the delicious buffet itself. In playing Pro- 2 at Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia, 5900 Symphony At Toby’s, the show sparkles. Blessed with an ultra-tal- fessor Callahan, one would think the role was written Woods Road, Columbia, MD 21044. Tickets may be pur- ented cast, the magic wand of Mark Minnick’s direction and expressly for him. Munsey, as always, possesses com- chased at Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster.com/venue/172479) choreography, cohesive staging, effective lighting (Coleen manding stage presence and superb acting instincts; he or by calling the box office at 410-995-1969.

14 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD JULY 27, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com Lively Arts // OUT ON SCREEN The Dark Knight Rises – An Epic Conclusion By Chuck Duncan man Begins back in 2005. The even know about this de- I was fortunate enough to see The Dark Knight Rises new film actually closes out the vice? He’s obviously got just hours before the senseless tragedy in Colorado, but story introduced in that film, vir- someone on the inside of it seems a little frivolous to even try to sit down a cri- tually ignoring the main events the corporation helping tique the movie only days afterward. I want to send my of The Dark Knight (although the him, but who? thoughts and prayers to those who have been affected by Harvey Dent character haunts We’re also introduced this violent act. this film, Nolan preferred not to Selina Kyle (Anne Ha- Eight years have passed (in movie time) since the to have any references to The thaway), the sexy cat bur- events of The Dark Knight, Gotham City is crime free Joker out of respect for the late glar (never referred to as thanks to the Batman (although he and Commissioner Heath Ledger), so a refresher Catwoman) who is tied in Gordon decided to give the late Harvey Dent all the credit view of that film may be in order to Bane’s plan, and Mi- so as not to smear his name), but a new menace has before tackling the new one. randa Tate (Marion Cotil- come to town in the form of Bane, a muscle-bound mask- The introduction of the villain lard), the partner on the wearing thug bent on reducing the city to ashes and giving Bane, played by Tom Hardy (un- green energy project who the 99% what they deserve. What’s a retired superhero to recognizable under his mask, lost a lot of money when it do, especially when the man inside the costume is him- with his face only being seen was tabled, but becomes self a broken down husk living the life of a recluse inside once in a fleeting flashback), Wayne’s ally after the his gigantic mansion? When Bane and his men manage brings us back to the first film in failed takeover of Wayne to acquire a copy of Bruce Wayne’s fingerprints (cour- the trilogy because his reason Industries. It’s up to her tesy of cat burglar Selina Kyle) and wipe out his fortune for coming to Gotham is to finish what Wayne’s mentor- and Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman) to keep the city safe on a bad investment and then set off a series of bombs turned-bad guy Ra’s al Ghul (Liam Neeson) started – get once they discover what Bane is up to. And there’s also beneath Gotham City that cuts them off from the rest of rid of the corruption and return the city to the people. John Blake (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), the idealistic young the world, Wayne has no choice but to don the cape and Bane wants to steal a device created by Wayne Industries police officer who learns what really happened to Harvey cowl yet again. that was intended to produce free, unlimited, green ener- Dent and the sacrifice the Batman made to save the city. The Dark Knight Rises is Christopher Nolan’s epic gy, but of course it’s a device that can also be turned into But with all of these characters either trying to save or conclusion to his Dark Knight trilogy that started with Bat- a bomb with a little tinkering (which is why the device was destroy the city, not everything is as it seems and there is never publicly revealed). The question is: How does Bane —continued on page 17 Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre

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interview with Justin Utley JU: In the process of Justin DD: I don’t think they do ei- – continued from front page quitting therapy, I realized, Utley ther; in fact, I can’t remember “Well, I‘m not finding hap- the last time that Torch Song DD: I knew it! piness. I’m not on this path; Trilogy was on TV, and it used to JU: No, they stopped doing that in the seventies while I’m not in a different place be on all the time. I don’t even the rest of the world stopped in the fifties. The Church has than I was two years ago. know if people know who Har- a grace period of twenty years. Well, I don’t want to say True, I finally met some vey Fierstein even is, actually, that it’s like shock therapy… people who are in the same anymore. It sucks, but I guess DD: That’s what I’m picturing. boat, so I don’t feel so alone like on the one hand, you don’t JU: In a psychological sense, it has some of the same anymore, but I feel like I’m want to be pigeonholed as “The effects. I was told that I wasn’t gay, that (I had) “Same on a boat with a bunch of Gay Artist” – which they’re going Gender Attraction,” like it (was) a disorder. They’re say- people out in the middle of to do to you anyway, but on the ing that something caused it – it’s a learned behavior or nowhere now. It’s not work- other, you don’t want to feel like a traumatic experience; something happened to you as ing.” you’re not being honest. a child. They had me convinced after about a year and So, I started seeing JU: Right; I released Runaway a half that I had been molested as a child and just didn’t someone in Denver – a man in 2005 and moved to New York in remember. – and it had a lot of gravity 2006. A music agent with whom As with most gay Mormons, the ultimate desire of my for me. In hindsight, it prob- I was working told me, “When life had, at that point, been finding some sort of cure for ably wouldn’t have wound you’re doing these interviews, you this; that you’d been so devout that God would show you up working out anyway, but can’t talk about being gay or gay that this can fixed. Wanting to be “fixed,” wanting to be he actually passed away six therapy. You can talk about being back in the full folds of the Church and families and all that months into seeing each Mormon, but that’s it, because you other. He was only twenty- don’t want to be pegged as a gay “I went back to my bishop to try nine. artist.” In the back of my mind, I’m DD: Oh my God, how thinking, “That’s my story, though and find some guidance with horrible. – it’s why I wrote some of those JU: At that point in my songs,” but I just went with it. this. I told him, ‘Look, I tried life, I was pretty naive to Two years later, I was playing a the therapy; it didn’t work. I the whole drug scene, and that ended up playing into it. I gig at The Bitter End, and during “Goodbye Goodbye,” I’d know that he was dealing with his own same-sex attraction decided to tell part of the story before the last verse, and did this, it didn’t work, I tried demons – he didn’t want to admit that he was gay – so I throw this little line at the end: “Hey Bitch, I’m gay” and the do feel like it was, quite possibly, if not very likely, a half- whole crowd went crazy. that, it didn’t work. Where do I suicide attempt which worked. Doing what the agent told me to do was almost like go from here?’ He actually said, I went back to my bishop to try and find some guid- going back into the closet again; I couldn’t be honest with ance with this. I told him, “Look, I tried the therapy; it didn’t myself; I had to screw around with why I wrote what song. ‘Well, I feel pressed by the Spirit work. I did this, it didn’t work, I tried that, it didn’t work. Ever since that Bitter End gig, it’s just been full steam Where do I go from here?” He actually said, “Well, I feel ahead, and it’s been an amazing journey. of God to tell you that Brent died pressed by the Spirit of God to tell you that Brent died be- DD: How is your family doing? Was this hard on because you were not supposed cause you were not supposed to be in a gay relationship. them at first? You’re one of God’s chosen Latter Day Saints, and you JU: At the beginning it was kind of a shock – it took to be in a gay relationship. know better than that.” my dad the longest to come around. He actually went to DD: So God whacked Brent to keep you from do- the same Church-run therapy, to try and figure out what he You’re one of God’s chosen Latter ing that. could have done differently. Day Saints, and you know better JU: Right, everyone else is expendable. God will teach DD Ah, they were trying to fix him too, because he the righteous lessons by doing whatever he wants with broke you? than that.’” everyone else. JU: Yeah, they were trying to tell him why I was broken; DD: Glad that chapter is closed. You just played that he might have been part of the problem and wasn’t your first full band live show in New York not too long there for me. I eventually told him “Dad, that’s bullshit,” stuff, you’re willing to believe anything. This therapy, each ago, right? because when my parents divorced, we lived with my dad, week, it’s the same thing over and over again. JU: Yep, and again for Pride – a free show at Stone- so if that was the case, then both of my brothers should be DD: Brainwashing. wall – so it’s cool; it’s where it all happened, you know? gay as well, and they’re clearly not. I also said to my dad, Justin: I started believing it; “Oh my God, now I can DD: You’ve played Stonewall a bunch of times, and “If you believe in a God who is going to separate a father remember the color of the carpet and the wood panel- even recorded a live acoustic version of your entire from his son just because of who I have a relationship with ing on the walls, and it was on the way back from piano album there, but is it always cool, like “Wow, I can’t – even though I do everything that I can to leave this world lessons… you know?” And my mom heard about this – I believe I’m here?” a better place – then we do not believe in the same God, hadn’t come out to my family as a gay man. I had actually JU: It is! The first time I walked by, one of my friends and God is not a loving God for you.” come out to them before that I had been molested, work- went, “Oh yeah, that’s where the riots happened” and I Ever since that conversation, things have been differ- ing with a therapist through things. was like “What?! Like, this is hallowed ground, are you ent. My dad tells me how proud he is of me that I’m actual- DD: Well, you can screw with memory, you can serious?” I think with a lot of young – or old – generations, ly talking about everything now. So many people need that plant things in people’s heads. Now molested kids there is a lot of missed opportunity to really respect what message, that you’re not really alone in this; this whole “It don’t have credibility because the experts know that our community has had to go through to even get where gets better” idea; putting my music out there and seeing you can do this. we are today. The fact that we couldn’t even go out to a the changes happen. t It’s a catch-22. I would say that you did the right bar and drink together in the seventies – it was crazy! I The full version of this interview is available on our thing by getting as far away as humanly possible. don’t think a lot of people know that. website, Baltimoreoutloud.com. 16 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD JULY 27, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com Lively Arts // ART

T he Dark Knight Rises – An Epic Conclusion – continued from page 15 Post-Artscape Gallery-Going one major plot twist in the third act of the movie that com- By Michael Farley tive work would’ve stood much stronger with a little more pletely changes everything you thought you knew was After a fortnight of gallery hopping, ascending the steps to isolation from the other. going on (and anyone familiar with Batman lore probably the BMA’s Sondheim exhibit, and running around dodging Far from the BMA, recent MICA grads Joshua Wade already knows the big twist and the true identity of one of rain at Artscape, one might want to rest. But if unlike me, Smith and Laura Hudson’s respective solo shows at Gal- the characters). you wore comfortable shoes and missed some of the ex- lery Four (through August) and Gallery City Arts (until So with all of this action, not to mention the psycho- citement there are still plenty of chances to see August 3rd) exploit an logical aspects of Bruce Wayne and Batman, is the movie art (and even a few opportunities to wear heels). awareness of the art all its been expected to be? I say yes, even with its vari- The Baltimore Museum of Art will host object/context relation- ous problems. I’ve seen plenty of griping from the hard- the finalist exhibition for The Janet and Wal- ship to great success. core Bat-fans about the plot, the ending, and inconsis- ter Sondheim Prize (the Oscars of the Balti- Smith’s Cataracts is tencies… and the fact that for a Batman movie, there is more art scene) until Sunday, July 29. Mayor dominated by an enor- actually very little Batman (or Bruce Wayne for that mat- Stephanie Rawlings Blake announced the mous scaffolding evoc- ter). Yeah, it is odd to conclude a story with the title char- winner, Renee Stout, at a museum event on ative of a mountain acter barely there, but does that make it a terrible movie? Saturday, July 14. Stout’s mixed-media work ridge or gymnasium Not at all. I was engrossed by the story and shocked by beat out finalists Lisa Dillin, Jon Duff, Hasan bleacher the audience the reveal of the villain’s true identity (no, I don’t follow Elahi, Mathew Janson, and John McNeil for the is invited to climb. the comics or graphic novels), and Nolan’s staging of the $30,000 award. Before and after the announce- Each step is painted action is masterful, especially when you know that most ment I got a chance to explore the exhibition in progressively lighter of it was done on set and not with CGI effects. and walked away with mixed feelings. Hasan shades of blue. The Are there problems with the storytelling? Definitely. Elahi is a brilliant conceptual artist whose sur- effect is a kind of sfu- Sometimes it doesn’t make a lick of sense and the twist veillance-based work critiques security culture, mato implying a far pretty much undoes everything you believed up to that borders, and hierarchies of power. He uses GPS to docu- greater journey than the steps actually afford. The gal- point. Yes, there is a shocking lack of Batman, and the ment his movements (a response to wrongful detention by lery walls are painted with mountain-skyline like angles movie actually gives Bane the bulk of the screen time. counter-terrorist agents after 9/11) and has appropriated in similar tones. Like Smith’s previous work (See our May But none of that mattered to me. The only thing that really the aesthetic of security cameras and satellite photos in 4 issue), some of which is also on display in Cataracts as bugged me was Bane’s ridiculous voice. When the first his pieces. Elahi’s work has garnered significant attention well, a challenge or journey is offered. This time, not just to trailer hit, everyone complained that you couldn’t under- in the media, but quietly fades into the background at the the artist but the viewer as well. stand a word he said through the mask. Apparently that’s BMA, where the very nature of competition pushes artists Hudson’s equally athletic Tug of War exhibits paintings been fixed, but now it’s just too clear and … bizarre. He to make ever more bold and gregarious pieces. Elahi is created from documentation of an actually tug of war the sounds like Christopher Plummer in Star Trek VI: The Un- great to read, but his artist staged outside of the gallery months earlier. Unlike discovered Country! It’s very odd to see this huge, mus- visual products some- the action they depict, these paintings are delicate and airy. cular guy talk like a 70-year-old Englishman (and in the times feel cold and Her muted palette and illustration-like figures are applied in graphic novel, Bane is actually from South America!). The disconnected from his a manner in which the artist’s hand is visible, but convey voice was off-putting, and anyone could have been under heavy concepts with- more vulnerability than hubris. Beyond the fact that Tug of that mask (which reminded me of the Tusken Raiders of out supporting text. War depicts an actual event that happened in situ, Hudson Star Wars). The pluses, though, outweigh the negatives. By contrast, win- further cements her paintings to the space by painting the Despite the original scoffing, Anne Hathaway was ex- ner Renee Stout’s gallery wall opposite them the same pale turquoise as the cellent as Selina Kyle. She was sexy, alluring, and could work is crowd-pleas- backgrounds on her canvases. In the middle of the room, really kick ass. Plus she brought the film most of its light- ing and visually hard- a lemon-yellow rope, likely the same one depicted in her er moments when things were starting to get a little too to-miss. Her assem- work, is suspended between the gallery’s two columns. dark and depressing. Joseph Gordon-Levitt was also an blage, paintings, and Like Joshua Wade Smith, Laura Hudson blurs genres; he is excellent choice for Blake. He was totally believable in works on paper form a a sculptor who has brought a painterly element to his three some pretty unbelievable situations, and he gets a nice loose narrative about dimensional work, while she is a painter who has brought character arc that runs through to the end of the movie. mysticism, place, and an installation-based sensibility to her pieces. Both have And I have to give props to Michael Caine, returning as the African diaspora. sprinkled a hint of relational aesthetics in either their inter- Alfred. He has a terrific scene with Bale as Alfred has had While Elahi’s work activity or process. enough of Wayne dressing up as the Batman that left me struggles to develop Nearby, Case[werks] gallery is playing host to curator in tears. a visual vocabulary to Cara Ober’s group show Another Roadside Attraction. On Overall, The Dark Knight Rises may not be a perfect discuss contemporary view until August 30, the exhibition of Sondheim entrants in- film, and it certainly can never live up to the extremely issues, Stout’s heavily postmodern aesthetic and fixation tends to showcase artists who blur the distinction between high expectations some people had placed on it before it on identity-politics feel several decades dated. Stout’s fantasy and reality, using “place” as a starting point. opened, but it was still an epic (nearly three hours) film work is polished, but it isn’t necessarily pushing the enve- More so than any coherent theme, what struck me was with some terrific performances that fittingly brought to lope or taking any risks. the quality of the individual pieces and craftsmanship of the a close Christopher Nolan’s version of the Batman sto- Lisa Dillin, in my opinion, was overlooked. Her work artists represented. ry. That is certainly the key thing to remember – this is plays with materials, perception, and notions of artifice in From Rochelle Abramowitz’s hyper-detailed miniatures Christopher Nolan’s vision of the Batman story. He says a way that is singularly humorous but far deeper than a to Tim Doud’s paintings that function as both beautiful sur- he’s done with it now, but the ending suggests the story one-liner. Unfortunately, Dillin and Jon Duff were in the faces and believable images, Another Roadside Attraction could continue. I’m certain it will in one way or another, same gallery; their often visually similar, but conceptually restores my faith in craft. Up the block, swing by Queer is but for now, this version of the Batman saga is done and disparate work served to negate each other. The presence Where the Heart is (see: January 15 issue) at Metro Gallery, it’s been a great ride. t of the other was a disservice to both artists whose respec- opening Friday July 27 from 7-9 p.m. t

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Fair Lending Matters the mortgage under the due-on-sale clause exclude lesbian couples from protection. contained in the mortgage. “Marital status” One federal district court has ruled that by Cathy Brennan Loans Inc. after Countrywide refused to add means the state of being unmarried, mar- DOMA violates the U.S. Constitution, al- With all the talk of “marriage equality” that one partner in a lesbian relationship to the ried, or separated, as defined by applicable though some courts have upheld it. DOMA dominates email blasts from the National other’s existing mortgage and then threat- state law. The term “unmarried” includes poses an obstacle for consumers at the fed- Gay and Lesbian Task Force and other ened to foreclose on the couple’s home. persons who are single, divorced, or wid- eral level seeking to assert claims for marital GLBT organizations, you would think that One member of the couple owned the owed. The ECOA does not directly address status discrimination. This has not stopped lesbian couples don’t actually exist and live home and, in an attempt to make sure both lesbian couples, but the language “as de- efforts in the individual states to permit les- in partnership together now. Legal recogni- partners were protected in case of death, fined by applicable state law” would seem bian couples to marry or to at least have the tion notwithstanding, lesbian couples have they contacted Countrywide to add the non- to give a lesbian couple an opening for a same rights as married couples under state lived together and built homes together owning member of the couple as a party re- successful claim, assuming that “applicable laws. for centuries. What’s new over the last 20 sponsible for the monthly payments. Coun- state law” allows lesbian couples to marry. years is the push to secure legal recognition trywide provided instructions to the couple, Countrywide settled the lawsuit in August Titling a home of our relationships and the protection that including a requirement to add the non-own- 2010 after Fannie Mae announced policy At least 30 states have constitutional re- comes from such recognition. Although the ing member of the couple to the deed. After changes allowing homeowners to add their strictions limiting marriage to one woman and likelihood of legalized marriage for lesbian the couple followed Countrywide’s instruc- “domestic partners” to their home’s mortgage one man, so lesbian couples still face en- couples seems closer to reality in more and tions to change the mortgage, Countrywide and title without penalty. Because Fannie is forcement issues if they marry in a state that more states, most states do not recognize claimed the couple had breached their loan the largest purchaser of mortgages on the allows lesbian marriage but then move to one our relationships and in fact have constitu- agreement by changing the deed and that secondary market, the policy change will of the “One Man, One Woman” states. tional amendments or other law that pro- Countrywide did not recognize domestic trickle down to all lenders that want to ensure If marriage or marriage-equivalent laws vide that marriage means “one man, one partners as family. Countrywide then told their mortgages are saleable on the second- grants property rights to the lesbian couple, woman.” So while national advocacy groups the couple that it would exercise its right to ary market. This is good for lesbians. you need to know whether those rights pro- push for marriage, what can a lesbian cou- accelerate the debt under the due-on-sale If Countrywide had not settled, the tect your real property. ple do now to protect ye olde nest, however clause in the mortgage and foreclose on the Countrywide plaintiffs would have had a For example, the New Jersey Civil Union it is feathered? house if the couple did not pay the $80,000 significant obstacle to overcome in pursuing Act allows civil union partners to own resi- balance on the mortgage in 30 days. their ECOA claim: the Defense of Marriage dential real estate in the same manner as a Buying or renting? The couple quickly refinanced with an- Act (“DOMA”). Congress enacted DOMA married couple, including the holding of title Numerous states, including Connecticut, other lender, and then sued Countrywide, al- under President Bill Clinton in September as tenants by the entirety. As “tenants by the California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, leging claims under the ECOA, among oth- 1996. DOMA limits the operation of the Full entirety,” both spouses must sign the mort- Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hamp- ers. A due-on-sale clause permits a lender Faith and Credit Clause of the U.S. Constitu- gage to create a valid lien on property held as shire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, to declare a loan due and payable when a tion and essentially strips away innumerable tenants by the entireties. When one spouse Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin, and party sells the property securing the loan federal claims from lesbian couples. dies, the surviving spouse owns the resi- the District of Columbia ban discrimination without the lender’s permission. Federal DOMA provides, and this is most relevant dence outright without the need to probate. based on sexual orientation. These statutes law expressly permits parties to contract for to the Countrywide plaintiffs’ ECOA claim, How property is titled matters to lesbian benefit lesbian couples jointly applying for a due-on-sale clause. Thus, a lender can that “[i]n determining the meaning of any Act couples. The couple may want to be titled credit if a lender denies them credit based only exercise the due-on-sale clause when of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation, or as joint tenants with right of survivorship in on their status as a lesbian couple. These a party sells the property without an existing interpretation of the various administrative which each owner has an undivided inter- same statutes also ban discrimination in mortgage being paid off. The impact of the bureaus and agencies of the United States, est in the property, and if one dies while the housing, which includes renting a home. due-on-sale clause did not take into account the word ‘marriage’ means only a legal union joint tenancy is still in force, the survivor is In addition to these potential state law the unique facts presented in the Country- between one man and one woman as hus- the owner of the property. With a tenancy in remedies, lesbians should know that the wide lawsuit. band and wife, and the word ‘spouse’ refers common, each owner owns either an equal federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act may af- The lesbian couple claimed that that only to a person of the opposite sex who is or specifically designated share of the prop- ford them a measure of protection. At least Countrywide violated the ECOA’s prohibi- a husband or a wife.” It could be that the erty. 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JL: Best piece of advice you would JL: Favorite food to cook with? definitely upbeat to keep the pace of the give a home enthusiast? MF: Soft-shell crabs flow of business MF: Don’t be intimidated by ingredients JL: Favorite dish to make at work? JL: Best meal you have ever eaten Adventures you haven’t ever worked with. There are so Your signature dish? at a restaurant? in Baltimore many cool things out there to try and play MF: Most recently an old bay, ched- MF: It was at Volt, with chef Brian around with. Keep your home kitchen just dar, butter crusted soft-shell crab. Get Ritz Voltagio. All I remember for certain about Restaurants as interesting and innovative as your favor- crackers, scallions, butter, sharp cheddar, this dish was it had shaved fois gras that Jessica Lemmo ite restaurant. whole butter and old bay. It’s simple but had been fro- zen and when the liver JL: Best cooking tip for a novice? delicious and is great on sandwich or right hit your tongue it dis- MF: Look up local cooking classes in in your mouth. solved Interview with your area. Most community colleges are JL: Your favorite cookbook? like a offering non-credit cooking classes. Some MF: Volt/Ink by Bryan and Michael Local Executive restaurants do one-night classes also. Voltaggio Great ways to get your feet wet and meet JL: If you were to write & Chef Melissa other amateur foodies that can lead you to publish a cookbook what fun food stuff. Carroll Community College types of things would Fordham offers classes where I happen to teach all you include? types of cooking classes. MF: All Local executive chef Melissa Fordham is JL: Favorite kitchen gadget? my favor- competing again in the Mason-Dixon Mas- MF: Honestly, just really love a pair of ites that ter Chef Tournament. Melissa is currently tongs. They are so useful in so many ways. work at Gourmet Again in Pikesville, Reaming a citrus fruit, a third well and Maryland. She is also a consul- hand in a hot oven, some- have tant at Rafaels in Westminster, times an arm extender for an been fa- Maryland, and teaches culinary ingredient on the top shelf. vorites to arts classes at Carroll Commu- JL: Funniest kitchen in- many. nity College. Previously, she cident? JL: When at home, was at the Grill at Harryman MF: So many... which is what do you like to eat? House for 12 years. common when you combine MF: Mexican food snowflake and it Jessica Lemmo: Did you clumsiness with being a pro- JL: Which item in your home refrig- was delicious. cook growing up? fessional chef. If I had to erator would you least like to cop to? The other ingredients Melissa Fordham: I did pick one it would be the time MF: Nacho cheese sauce are a little foggy (was cook a lot as a kid. I liked ex- we had my sous chef (who JL: In your opinion, what are the a late birthday night). I know perimenting and not following happens to be very skinny) most important elements when creating there were homemade brioche and a pear recipes. hide in a large stockpot to a recipe from scratch? sauce. But the way the fois gras was pre- JL: What made you de- startle someone. Well, the MF: Fresh ingredients and an open pared and presented was awesome. cide you would become a professional joke ended up being on him when two line mind JL: What’s your favorite meal? cook? chefs lifted pot on the stove and turned the JL: What’s your favorite music to MF: Really enjoy a juicy hamburger, MF: I was interested in cooking young, burner on. No one was hurt, which made it play in the kitchen? fresh Maryland sweet corn on the cob, and t but really became interested in pursuing a very funny situation. MF: I like all music but in the kitchen my mom’s coleslaw. this profession after I got my first job. I was 14 and was a prep cook at a local country club. The first time I was told that I did a great job it really ingnited my pas- Quick Sea Bass Ceviche with Watermelon Gazpacho and Fried Radish sion. watermelon seeds but allows the body JL: Where you were trained and how For the sea bass: • 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper • 4 ounces fresh sea bass with skin and • juice of 2 limes of soup to flow through. difficult was your training? • Stir in brunois garnish. MF: I learned a lot in the restaurant bones removed sliced thin as possible • juice of 1 lemon by hand • 1 tablespoons e.v.o.o • In a shallow pan lay out sea bass and the Harryman House. I started there at 16 squeeze 1 lemon and 1 lime over fish and worked all the way around the whole • 3 cleaned radishes thinly julienned • splash of Tabasco sauce • 1 lemon • salt and cracked pepper and mix. kitchen station to station until I became • Let sit for 10 minutes and ladle soup co-chef. I also went to Carroll County Ca- • 1 lime • splash of rice wine vinegar • 2 tablespoons cornstarch • sugar to taste, depending on ripeness over fish until covered. reer and Technology Center for Culinary • Refrigerate immediately! Arts and Anne Arundel Community Col- of watermelon • 2 pinches cumin • Allow fish to sit at least 30 minutes lege for Culinary Arts. before serving. Fish can sit over night JL: Would you do it again? For the gazpacho: • 1 pinch coriander • 4 cups water melon chunked plus 1/4 also if preferred. MF: Absolutely! I have had a blast • Toss cut radishes in cornstarch and learning and doing what I do. cup watermelon brunois • 1/2 red onion rough chopped plus 1/4 Directions fry in 350-degree oil until golden brown JL: What is the best part about the and crispy. job? cup red onion brunois • In a food processor, puree all ingredi- • 1 tablespoon cilantro ents above minus the brunois of water- • Sprinkle with salt and pepper MF: Creating something and watch- • Serve ceviche in a martini glass with ing someone taste it and go crazy for how • 1 clove garlic melon and onion. • 1/2 green bell pepper • Strain through strainer just to catch a ladle of gazpacho over fish and gar- great it is. Pushes you to make the next nish with radish. t best thing.

BALTIMORE OUTLOUD JULY 27, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 21 Summer in the City! IDL Comes to Baltimore

For most people life slows down a little in the summertime. Schools are closed, the- aters are dark, and the longer days allow for more time to relax outside. For Balti- Community, bridge the gaps between the ties hosted at IDL’s host hotel the Trem- Leather 2012 Sir Andy Chmielowski-Liu, more’s busy Leather Community, however, deaf and hearing Leather Communities, ont Plaza. BLADeaf (Baltimore Leather and Mid-Atlantic Leather Woman 2011 there has been no summer slowdown. In and fundraising.” The first International Mr. Association of the Deaf) hosted a cocktail Goddess Morgaine. Our current Mr. Mary- fact, with events every weekend, local Deaf Leather Contest was held in Dallas, party on Friday afternoon and COMMAND, land Leather, Boy Joe, was the Judge’s leather folk have been busier than ever! Texas in 1991 where Philip Rubin became M.C. hosted a cocktail party on Friday Boy. Tally masters were International Mr. Leather folks were all over Baltimore the first IDL titleholder. In Chicago in 1996 evening. After the COMMAND party, the Deaf Leather 1998 Danny Carbonell and on the weekend of July 13-15, 2012. After IDL added a second title and “Cool Cat” official IDL Meet & Greet with the introduc- International Deaf Leatherboy 2009-2010 having been in Denver, CO. in 2011 and was sashed the first International Ms. Deaf tion of judges and contestants was held at Boy Taz. Performer, educator, activist, and Las Vegas, NV. In 2010, the International Leather. During the 2005 IDL Weekend in the Triple L. Saturday brought workshops burlesque dancer Lillith Grey from Dallas, Deaf Leather (IDL) Conference came to Washington, D. C. a third title was added in boot blacking, leather BDSM, and tac- Texas was the emcee. After the contest, Baltimore for the first time since 1992. as Boy Alex was selected as the first Inter- tile play and cocktail parties hosted by the a victory party was held at the Baltimore Founded in Chicago in 1989 during the Na- national Deaf Leatherboy. ShipMates Club of Baltimore and a party Eagle. tional Leather Association Conference, IDL The theme of IDL 2012 was “Let Us put on by the New Jersey and Mid-Atlantic Many leather people who were in town list three purposes: “Promote awareness Show You Our Charm!” The local Leather Leather Family. On Saturday evening there for IDL returned to the Baltimore Eagle of leather and BDSM lifestyle to the Deaf Community did just that with cocktail par- was a dinner at the Tremont Plaza followed on Sunday afternoon as the ShipMates by the IDL contest. kicked off their annual Daddy Christmas It is difficult finding con- Event with a cookout on the patio called: testants to run for any leather “Ho Ho in the Heat!” The ShipMates went title. It is even more difficult for all out this year with the Christmas decora- IDL. It is not enough for con- tions. Hopefully they distracted the crowd testants for the International from the fact that it was 99 degrees! This Deaf Leather titles to be fluent year’s Daddy Christmas charity is Move- in sign language, contestants able Feast and the ShipMates are already must be deaf. Unfortunately off to a great start. Besides the cookout, there was only one contestant there were festive holiday Jell-O shots, a this year. International Deaf 50-50 raffle, a beer bust, and the famous Leatherboy 2012 is Boy Rich- porn flea market. The ShipMates will soon ard. He hails from Savannah, start selling raffle tickets for a wagon of Georgia and is a member of cheer. Tickets are just $1 and the winner the Coastal Empire Sentinels. will be drawn on December 1 at the Balti- IDL gathered a very impressive more Eagle during Daddy Christmas 2012. group of judges; I only wish You do not have to be present to win, but they could have gathered a few you will not want to miss all of the festivi- more contestants for an inter- ties! You don’t have to wait until Christmas national title. This year’s judg- to have fun with Baltimore’s oldest leather es were: International Mr. Deaf club. The ShipMates will be back at the Leather 2011 Sir Justin Eddy, Baltimore Eagle on August 4 for a toga International Ms. Deaf Leather party bar night. 2010-2011 Val Sherrill, Interna- It is hard to think about Christmas in tional Deaf Leatherboy 2008- all of this heat, but even the hot summer 2009 Boy David, International does not slow down the Leather Communi- Ms. Leather 2011 Synn Evans, ty! Next up is the Pride Festival of Central Mr. Maryland Leather 2009 Rik Pennsylvania up in Harrisburg. It should be Newton-Treadway, Mr. SECC a hot time. I will be there with leather on! t

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BALTIMORE OUTLOUD JULY 27, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 23 full-time while getting my master’s degree in Oscar Wilde: Well it sure isn’t O. Hen- social work (MSW). And I’m back in that situ- ry, hack. ation again, committing to doing almost daily SK: Oh wow. I am a big fan. Allow Getting work for marriage equality in Maryland until me to introduce myself. I write the drag November. Sam column…. Unstuck One lesson I’ve learned during this crazy Unfiltered OW: (interrupting) Darling I know all Gerry Fisher period in my life is that it’s very bad idea to skip about it. I read it, didn’t you do a gossip my gym routine and my mindfulness medita- Sam Kunz column? tion. In the past six weeks, I’ve gained a bit of SK: Well, yes, I am proud of that. weight, and I find myself popping awake at 5 OW: At least someone is. Girrrrrrrrl. Manage What a.m., my mind thinking that it’s a good idea to Blast from Anyway, I have been reading your inter- “get up and get to work!” I slipped out of my views with drag queens. There are a few You’ve Got self-care habits, and I need to re-adjust. the past here that you haven’t met. Another lesson I’ve learned is that the en- Divine: Is that Sam Kunz, Oh lord. The When I first made a serious commitment ergy I use while working on my to-do list is not So I had worked a long shift at my won- little turd is gonna ask me if I really did to self-development back in the late 80s, I the same energy that works well when collabo- derful restaurant, the Waterfront Kitchen in that. Hi, Sammy. thought there was something wrong with me. rating with people. The intensity, pushing, will- Fells Point. A double. Work. Not a drink, SK: Oh, it is an honor to meet you At that time, I thought there were parts of my fulness, aggression, speed, and self-absorbed really. All the shops were closed except for sweetie! I’m a big Fan. personality that were bad and that I was miss- passion I use when dealing with “things,” “is- the Save Goodwill store on Broadway. D: Sure, Ok, I just want to give my love ing some good parts. sues,” or “ideas” don’t go over well when deal- Now this was 12 midnight. What was to all those who carried the torch after me. The solution was simple, right? Cut out ing with human beings. that doing open I wondered, Well, I had I may have mastered the art form of drag, the bad parts, add in some good parts, and I’ll In the process of switching gears during to go in, you all know I love a bargain. but all those go through the pain of getting be the man I want to be! this overloaded time in my life, I’ve stumbled Midnight sale anyone? Well I stepped in. ready, putting on the makeup and doing a Well, personal development doesn’t work on a very effective way to make the transition There was an old man with 1800 clothing set on stage are part of my family. I may that way. But before I get to that part of the sto- from things to people. After running around like on. Looked like he should be doing a ghost not be there in person, but each time the ry, I just want to say that as for a chicken with my head cut tour. Did I mention the lights were flicker- DJ spins that record… me – and I suspect as for many “Eventually, off, just before I sit down to ing? I felt like I was in a Stephen King wet SK: Oh, we use CDs now darling. LGBT people – I had a barely meet with someone, I take dream waiting to happen. D: Where was I? Oh yes, When they conscious sense from early I figured out a short break, take a walk, Well I browsed and I came upon a cross that threshold and come out of that childhood that I was different, that, for the and think “patience and 1950s Ouija Board in the original wrapper. curtain. I am there. I am in all performanc- that my difference was not okay compassion.” Hot damn I thought, EBay here I come. So es and they are a part of me. This is a thing with the people around me, and most part, This powerful reminder I took my purchase to the old man. we all started. We will continue to do and that it was very important to sinks my speedy and willful “How much,” continue to im- hide this difference. My parents we don’t impulses to the bottom of inquired. “Nothing, prove. My love never used those exact words, change our my priority list in that mo- you just be careful to all! I gotta fly but they and society immersed ment. At the same time, with that.” Queer darlings; Andy me in this noxious vibe… I got personalities all of my values that honor thought I. Not be- Warhol is hold- the message. slowing down and caring cause I loved the ing a cocktail So, back to the late 80s, after about other people rise crimson sash he party for Lib- here I am, as a 20-something adulthood. to the top, I instantly feel wore across his erace’s coming year-old, trying to get a better, slightly better, and I find aged chest. Well out. We had healthier sense of myself. Even- Instead, we myself in a cooperative, col- you know how it no clue, that’s tually, I figured out that, for the laborative, listening, caring is. I stepped out- what we tell most part, we don’t change our learn how to place. side with my par- him. personalities after adulthood. better manage I think I’m like most peo- cel into the hot, SK: Wow! Instead, we learn how to better ple, in that, when I make in- humid, sticky, lush Who else? manage what we’ve got. what we’ve terpersonal mistakes, it isn’t Fells Point Eve- OW: Well… As for me, I’m a typical got..” because I don’t care about ning… wait. Gotta Err... At this Gemini: I can flip from one other people. It’s because stop before this turns into a dime store (Do point I heard a low grumble. A man’s voice. strong point of view or intense my attention has temporar- they still exist anymore?) love novel. I got Old and husky, it was J. Edgar in ecto- emotional state to another very rapidly. I’m ily left my more collaborative, humane values home, could not wait any longer, I ripped plasm. opinionated, and I’ve been known to share and has locked into my efficiency and produc- open the package and set it up and the fol- SK: Oh. My. God. Really? even when I know most in the room disagree. tivity values. Shifting my attention in this way lowing transcript is the God’s honest truth. J. Edgar Hoover: No one gives me I can be stubborn. When I’m in the middle of gives me a fairly rapid and pleasant “attitude “Is there anyone with us?” I asked. I set credit. I was the first high-ranking Drag a task that I want to complete, I can get ag- adjustment.” up candles, they started to flicker, the wind Queen. gressive in my pursuit to finish it. Although I’m I consistently remind my life and career- whipped up and I slowly heard…, and then SK: Ok. Well, in the age of being in a lot better than when I was young, I can still coaching clients that I’m not some kind of guru saw, Oscar Wilde, yawning. “Who is the the closet and not being able to be pub- be perfectionistic; I can be like a dog with a sitting on a hill, imparting my pearls of wisdom queen who woke me up and is about to get lic. If you could do one thing you could bone. Finally, since moving to Baltimore from on the unenlightened. I’m a fairly regular guy try- my last bottle of champers in the face… go back in time and do. What would it Boston, I’ve found I can sometimes be annoy- ing to keep it together in this modern world just Wait... where am I? Good Lord! I die and be? ingly “northern.” like anybody else. Perfection isn’t the goal. Skill- gays lose all sense of style. What is that?” JEH: Jack Kennedy! In addition to my personal quirks creating fully recognizing when your car has begun to he said pointing to the tacky track lighting. Oscar Wilde told me not to throw the stress, there are times in life when we all agree stray outside the lane and bringing it back in line I supposed I had better take this opportu- Ouija board away, he mumbled something to accept a temporary out-of-balance situation quickly – managing the situation – is the key. t nity for an interview. about going to Andy Warhol’s before Milton so we can get something good when we’re Learn more at BaltimoreLifeCoachGerry. Sam Kunz: Hey! It was here when I Berle tried to fight Dolly Madison for her t finished. This was the case when I worked com moved in! Is that really Oscar Wilde? wig. I think that’s when I fell asleep.

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