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Christin and Ashley Kelly-Brown are owners and wife team of LunaBella Makeup and Hair in Santa Barbara, CA. Originally from Oakland, CA., they met there at 17 years of age and have been together for over 12 years. Legally married in California on October 3, 2008, their company has since taken off. They absolutely love not only what they do but also how uniquely they work together.

Dian Katz works a variety of arenas. With a background in Marriage Counseling and a history as a professional performer, she’s LN’s Entertainment Editor and Self Help columnist. Dian’s also authored a book entitled: Love Hurts - A Spiritual Journey to Wholeness. She sometimes works the motivational speaking circuit. Dian’s an award winning drummer with her own rock band. Out of all the many hats she wears, performing and writing are her biggest passions.

Gladi Adams, PhD is a native New Englander who was recruited in Boston by the Los Angeles Unified School District to teach English in L.A. She studied at Boston University, Cal State Northridge, California Western and UCLA. She.retired as a secondary school principal after 35 years in the system. She is married to Ella Matthes, publisher, and they have been working on the LN together since 2005.

John Esther For nearly a dozen years, Movie Editor John Esther has been writing for Lesbian News. Over time, he has written more than 100 articles for LN on film, music, theater, and culture. His monthlymovie column, Eye C, is currently the longest consecutive- running movie column in LN. John also contributes articles to numerous other publications, plus his own blog. John is currently a Board Member of the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association(GALECA) Juno Parrenas, PhD has been a regular monthly columnist at the Lesbian News since 1997, when she was seventeen years old. Since then, she has lived in three continents, five countries, ten cities, and has three degrees: a Bachelor’s from UC Santa Cruz, a Master’s from the University of Amsterdam, and a PhD from Harvard University. When she’s not writing about sexuality, politics, pleasure, culture, desire, and social relations, she works on her research involving orangutans.

Mona de Crinis grew up in a world without Xbox or Netflix, when tweeting was something birds did and “Pinterest” was a bad typo. She relied on her fertile imagination for fun quickly discovering that words threaded together could create a vibrant tapestry of expression. This awareness sparked a passion and subsequent career. For more than 20 years, she has written for and edited regional and niche publications. She has authored over 100 published articles.Mona lives in Palm Springs with partner, Lori, and four furry kids. Karen Williams graduated summa cum laude from Cleveland State University with a personally-designed major in “Humor and Healing.” She earned a Master of Education degree from CSU’s Adult Learning & Development program. Karen Williams, M.Ed, taught Stand-Up Comedy in the Dramatic Arts department of Cleveland State University. Currently, she is the Founder and CEO of HaHA Institute and an internationally acclaimed and nationally-known stand-up comic, SPEAK UP! SPEAK OUT! LAUGH OFTEN!

Kristi Pallino is a leader in the field of Life Coaching. She works with Lesbian individuals, couples and large groups. Kristi’s Life Coaching landed her on a cable show called “How Do I Look” as well as five different non-profit organizations teaching Life Skills. She also writes a monthly motivational column called “The Coach’s Corner.” Kristi’s passion is to coach her clients into the purposeful life they are meant to live and beyond. Visit her website at www.lifecoachkristi.com. Contact: [email protected] or 818-321-6830.

Lynda Montgomery was born in Long Beach, a small town in Canada. She loves a pa- rade, so she moved to Long Beach California, a big town, so she didn’t have to be all alone in the Gay Pride parade! She is an activist for animal rights and gay rights, giving priority to gay animals! As a stand-up comic she has survived many dive bars, festivals, and comedy clubs. She is currently trying to get booked onto the “Olivia Cruises” because she heard it’s a great place to meet women!

Mona Elyafi has been writing celebrity magazine profiles, entertainment news and lifestyle columns for two decades. She currently writes for the Huffington Post, and serves as the West Coast correspondent for Diva Magazine (Dubai’s leading Women’s fashion magazine) writing pieces on Kim Kardashian, Kimora Lee Simmons and Denise Richards.Born in Beirut, Lebanon, raised in Paris, France, residing in Los Angeles, Elyafi has spent 20 years working in entertainment publicity, heading her own PR Company, ILDK Media. She holds a Master of Arts in journalism from New York University.

Morag Hillsinger is the Nom de Plume of R.J. Birmingham, a local attorney. Winner of an essay competition in 1993 “Trial by Media,” she also has a published case as co-counsel with Lambda Legal (2008) which benefitted gays and lesbians. She is a monthly contributor of Poetry for the LN. Ms. Birmingham practices Estate Planning and Serious Personal Injury at Long Beach Law, Inc. and is working on a book of essays about the practice.

Nat Burns is a professional writer and editor who retired from an editorial systems career in Virginia to relocate to New Mexico. She is an award-winning author and journalist and a book editor for several publishers. Burns has published eight novels to date and her work has appeared in more than thirty anthologies. She has worked for this magazine for six years and is a proud grandmother.

Carl Matthes is the current president of UGLA, Uptown Gay and Lesbian Alliance, an organization providing a support system for gay men, lesbians and education for individuals and the community He is a columnist on the Lesbian News, owned and published by his sister, Ella and her wife Gladi. He was editor of the GLAAD/newsletter, and a GLAAD/LA representative on the Board.In July, 2008, Carl was legally married to Carl Johnson, his partner of 48 years, by Los Angels City Councilmember Jose Huizar. It was a unique gay/ lesbian double ceremony as Carl’s sister Ella and her partner Gladi were also married by Jose. Nikki McCauley was born in Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated from Robert Morris University and spent ten years with Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, CA. Accomplishments: Pilot- Godless- 2010- 2012. CD- Spoken Word 2005. Warner Bros. Writer’s Workshop 2003/2004 .Poetry Book- Inditing Poetry 1999. Scripts- Law & Order, The Practice, Cold Case, CSI Las Vegas.

Sally Sheklow came out in 1973 and has been with her Wifey for 25 years. They live in Eugene, Oregon with their two cats. Sally’s “Living Out” column first appeared in Lesbian News in 1999, and twice won both the Houston Press Club’s Lone Star Award for best magazine column and Best of Eugene’s “Best Writer” award. Sally teaches Queer Studies at Portland State University, performs with the all-lesbian improv troupe WYMPROV! And makes art out of old buttons.

Shawn Ryan is a lot of things. He’s an Actor/Singer/Writer/Director and Camp Director but fancies himself a Dancer/Poet/Lyrical Savant/Brother/Son/and Terrific Husband. His greatest wish is that someday Barbara Walters will come out of retirement and make him cry on ABC. He lives in a state of adoring bliss with his husband, actor John Ainsworth, and their furry children, Mr Kitty and Gazpacho the Chihuahua. It seems as though things couldn’t get much better, but day by day, they to do. Follow him on www.Shawn-Ryan.com

Sherron Mills, N.P. has been a lesbian health care practitioner and activist for many years. In 1980 she co-founded Lyon-Martin Women’s Health Services, the country’s first non-profit clinic to serve the lesbian community. She then went on in 1984 to launch Pacific Reproductive Services to provide sperm bank, fertility and insemination services primarily to lesbians. Knowing that many of her clients would greatly value the opportunity for their children to meet their sperm donors, should they wish to do so, she was an early pioneer in recruiting men who would contractually agree to meet a child at least once after he or she reaches 18. As a result, PRS today has more “willing to be known” sperm donors than any other U.S. sperm bank.

Stephanie Papadakis is originally from southern California. Stephanie knew she wanted to live in San Francisco from the age of 10 (but had no clue she liked women). When she’s not working at a lesbian travel company in SF, she spends her time cooking delicious paleo meals, climbing rugged mountains, exercising daily, researching random trivia knowledge, making “dream lists” on Airbnb and planning day-, weekend- and week- long dates with her partner, Sara.

Sweet Baby J’ai is a writer, singer, composer, arranger, educator, and the Artistic Director of the Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival. A creative force on the music scene for over two decades, she tours the world with her genre-defying work, which both embraces and expands jazz tradition. She has worked in various capacities, including talent buyer for major music events throughout the country. She also serves as Creative Managing Director for the Educational Theatre Institute. Teresa DeCrescenzo is a social worker, activist, teacher, and writer. After 25 years of advocating for LGBT youth through her work at GLASS, Teresa is adjunct professor at CSUN where she has taught Sociology of LGBT communities, Social Policy, Social Work Practice, and other courses designed to inspire and prepare future generations of social work activists. She is also the Director of Social Services at one of the largest acute care hospitals in California. As Arts & Culture Editor and Book Reviewer, Teresa brings the best of lesbian writing and cultural events to the community-at-large. Toni Hart has had many careers, including her favorite – freelance writing. Early on she was a child actress and after college, became a designer of women’s & children’s fashions. After a pause to have three children, she turned to Mortgage Banking, retiring years later as VP/Administrator of the mortgage Dept. She’s become a hard working volunteer for many venues. To support her wonderful gay daughter, her attention is now zestfully supporting the LGBT cause.

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Photo Credit: Corinne Towery FEATURES For Moms-To-Be INSIDE LN How to accurately predict when you are ovulating. By Sherron Mills, N.P. HOTSPOTS Are you looking for some fun The Dinah 2015 things to do in May? The Dinah’s 25th Anniversary was marked with top POETRY notch entertainment and music with Meghan Trainor and The Dyke March Christina Perri. By Michel Khordoc NOTES FROM NAT Lady Lamb is the shepherd, HERstyle not the sheep and someone Loving Your Carefree Curls gets a little fancy as a mystery man By Christin and Ashley Kelly Brown BOOKS Rachel Spangler’s new book Movies Eye C – her eighth and Mardi Indian, Asian, French and Newport Beach film festivals Alexander’s debut novel. shower audiences. By John Esther LESBIANS ON LOCATION The Dinah 2015 FEMASTROLOGY Mercury Retrograde in Gemini is the big deal this month. LIFESTYLES Comic Of The Month Julia Sweeney proves even Cancer can be funny, in her HBO special “God said Ha”! By Linda Montgomery

Travel Follow Us Online Beer, Babes & Backcountry in Big Sky Country By Stephanie Papadakis

LESBIANNEWS.COM Earth Talk This method can save water during our drought. Let us know what By Sheer and Moss you think. Long Beach Annual Dyke March National Prejudice and Hatred!! By LN Editorial

COLUMNS Living Out Suggestions for how to endure the anti-Hillary onslaught. By Sally Sheklow

Positive Reflections Do you put off spending time with friends, family or even the pets? By Dian Katz, MS

Queerly Questioning Shame and disgust are powerful and men are not the only ones to feel that way. By Juno Parrenas, PhD

Theorhetically Speaking A time forcommunity and cheer. By Nikki McCauley

The Coach’s Corner Raise the bar for your life experience. If you don’t, who will? This column is meant for you! By Kristi Pallino

Words That Make Sense Healthy aging requires watching what you eat and how you live. By Toni Hart

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| By Danielle Silva The DOLL PARTS to Headline the Long Beach DYKE MARCH After Party

he Doll Parts are of discrimination and violence. pretty. Since forming the band excited for the No one should have control of in 2013, The Doll Parts have opportunity to join our bodies, no one should tell made it their mission to rock the forces this May us who to be or who to love and 90’s tunes while spreading the with The Long no one should be discriminated message that not only is it OK to Beach Dyke March against based on gender. Oh, and be who you are, it is imperative. Tsince the event blends so well NO ONE should go another day The band name is both a with their own message of the without hearing our version of ‘I reference to the 90’s hit song by celebration of women. When Kissed A Girl” by Katie Perry.” Hole, as well as a calling by the asked why they wanted to play band for all of us to embrace the The Doll Parts, an all-girl band The Dyke March, band members parts of ourselves that we may from Long Beach California want responded, “We are thrilled have been taught to reject or you to see ALL of their parts— to play the Dyke March after hide. The Doll Parts represent the good, the bad and the not so party. This night will be about the disowned, less than perfect empowering women in the face and sometimes darker sides of ourselves that women have been Beach Dyke March took place inspired by the name of the first told to abandon by a society that in 2013 with Marriage Equality male doll, Ken Carson. She is uncomfortable with anything it activist Robin Tyler leading the is the gender non-conforming can’t control or label. March and over 400 women doll who bends the roles we’ve hitting the streets. been programmed to believe. That is why the band was excited You’ll have to ask her if she is and honored to be a part of a The band’s vision has been to anatomically correct… she just historic event. On Friday evening, accept and express all of their might show you. May 15, 2015 Long Beach sides in hopes that they will women will take to the streets inspire others to follow suit. Patty Hearse (Guenevere in Long Beach’s 3rd Annual They also hoped that in playing Gust) plays lead guitar and sings Rally and Dyke March and the 90’s covers, they would reach backing vocals. This doll is the Doll Parts will be tuning up and people that grew up in the era bad-girl who wants to live fast getting ready to celebrate. as well as turn others on to the and die pretty and doesn’t care grunge movement that inspired about her criminal record. Her Historically, the first Dyke each of them so much. When motto is “Drive It Like You Stole Marches in the United States they got together, they had all It”, which she has a few times. were put together by lesbian been playing music for many activists who were fed up with Jess Lickem (Carole years in other bands and projects discrimination and invisibility. Maducdoc) plays drums and and they wanted to do a fresh One of the first documented ones is known as the Donna Juana take on some older songs. They was held in Washington, D.C., of the group. She is the female also realized that there was a need on April 24, 1993 and attended chauvinist doll who loves ‘em for seeing women over 35 in the by more than 20,000 women. and leaves ‘em and doesn’t care media and in music. OK, women It coincided with the March on if she gets called a slut or if she over 38. Washington for Lesbian, Gay and needs to obtain a restraining Bi Equal Rights and Liberation. “There is a tendency for people order. Since that time, many major in our age group to be ignored”, The Doll Parts will be playing cities have hosted annual Dyke notes Danielle Silva who fronts the After Party at the Long Beach Marches, including: New York the band. “Doll Parts is a living Dyke March on Friday, May 15 at City, Seattle, San Francisco, example that you’re not too old to 8:30 at 743 E. 3rd Street in Long Chicago and Toronto, Canada. follow your passion and do what Beach. (Third and Olive) Doors brings you outrageous joy. ” The goal of a Dyke March is to open at 8PM . Surrounding increase lesbian visibility but has Donning costumes, props and a the stage will be information grown to be inclusive and support whole lot of attitude, the women tables for women including OB/ the rights of all women regardless of Doll Parts have each taken on GYN doctors, legal information, of labels, including bisexual and a “character” which personifies Veterans information, Social transgender women. Disparities a few non-conforming or non- Meet up groups and healthy in health care, equal pay and traditional roles. living information. The party hiring opportunities and violence will be a breast cancer benefit Donna Matrix (Danielle Silva) against women are some of the with the proceeds going to the plays guitar and sings lead vocals issues highlighted. Los Angeles Pink Dragons. The in her corset and knee-high boots. Pink Dragons are breast cancer In 2013, some local community She is the dark, dominating doll survivors and a diverse group of members put their heads together that is aggressive and fearless and women who have come together and decided it was time for Long yes, whips and chains excite her. to support one another in the Beach to have a Dyke March, Kendall Carson (Cheri pursuit of health through dragon as well. The brainchild of Artful Bancroft) plays bass and was boat racing. Thinking Organization (ATO) a local non-profit, the first Long STAR ATTRACTIONS! 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| By Lynda Montgomery

have been watching so much I will speak for myself here but If you have fond memories T.V; my dreams have credits! when my parents are around, I of Julia’s character “Pat” the revert back to being 17 which is androgynous character, from SNL, I watch TV late, late and very the last year I lived with them. I’m this will bring them back. I had a often, all night long! By lying not sure how old Julia was when big crush on “Pat”. She talks about as still as possible, I tell myself I she left home but I would guess how badly the movie “Its Pat” did it counts as sleep. It was during one it was when she was still young at the box office but maybe it was of these all nighters, that I caught enough to be hiding her smoking just released before its time. I plan Julia Sweeney’s one woman show and her sex life. She is used to to re watch it and see if I’m still in “ God said Ha” ! This show was living alone with her cats and one love. It’s available on “Amazon”. taped in 1999 but it seems current of her cats moves out when her and is relevant, proof that you can The title “God said Ha”, comes I parents move in. Cat lovers will laugh at anything… even cancer! would guess from Julia’s Catholic understand and sympathize here, upbringing and the concept of It’s a one woman show. Her voice with both Julia and her disloyal heaven. has a sing song inflection that cat! takes awhile to get used to but it Spoiler alert, Julia also reveals Her Mother spends her time pulls you in. The gist of this “one stories from her own cancer scare! cooking, cleaning and complaining woman show”, is that her brother I personally learned a lot about the about her drinking husband. Her Mike gets cancer. I don’t want to function of ovaries, so I would drunk Dad, says and does some give away the ending but it’s sad recommend it as being educational pretty funny things. As annoying with a sugar coating. The sugar as well as funny! as her parents may have been, coating comes from the things without them there would have Currently Julia Sweeney has done that occur when her parents and been no “one woman show” and several “Ted” talks so I’m looking Mike move in, while he is going no one woman to do it! Funny forward to watching those tonight! for radiation treatments! people produce funny kids!

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Margarita, with a Straw SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CINEMA | By John Esther

n the month of April, Festival (May 23-May 7). suburban brat, Lily is the best at throughout Southern everything she does and the uber That is a lot of film festivity California no fewer than achiever knows it. But when her but we tried to cover as much as four veteran film festivals high school sweetheart (Kunal possible for you, Dear Readers. have returned. First there Sharma) calls for a break in Iwas the Indian Film Festival Indian Film Festival of Los their relationship after meeting of Los Angeles held April Angeles Reshma (Sameera Eligeti), the 8-12. And now there is City of Miss India America – Also reigning Miss India National Lights, City of Angels (held in screening at NBFF (4/25, 8:30 beauty queen, Lily must Los Angeles April 20-28), the pm.) and LAAPFF (4/26, 6 compete to win. Seemingly Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film pm.), director and co-writer casting aside all preparations Festival (April 23-30) and the Ravi Kapoor’s lighthearted and for her upcoming matriculation Newport Beach Film Festival light-minded movie tells the tale in Harvard, Lily enters the Miss (April 23-30). There is also of a young woman, Lily (Tiya India beauty contest. Too cozy the South East European Film Sicar), whose world comes and contrite to take seriously, Festival (held in Los Angeles unraveled when everything the best thing about Miss April 30-May 7) which we may does not go according to “The India America is its positive cover for the next issue along Lily Plan.” An Orange County and varied representations of with our coverage of the San Indian Americans. Plus, there Francisco International Film is no shortage of darker-haired SK1

beauties, either. as other issues. But things casino. Elegant to a fault, become a bit complicated when Renée does not care for the City of Lights, City of Angels their dead parents (Arsinée mafia infiltration on the area. (COLCOA) Khanjian and Pippo Delbono) When it lands at the casino’s Atlit – It is the fall, 1995 and the show up. Nostalgic, reactionary doorsteps, her trusty assistant, Oslo peace process in motion. and arguably pro-Zionist, Maurice (Guillaume Canet) In the south coastal town of writer-director Shirel Amitay’s offers her some sage advice. Atlit three sisters rendezvous to debut is a desperate “crowd However, when Renée fails sell their parent’s home. Darel pleaser,” eschewing more to give Maurice a promotion, (Yaël Abecassis) is the eldest, important political phenomena Maurice turns his back on her most conservative and does for embarrassing, contrived and and toward the mafia; as well not want to sell their childhood delusional moments of sister as Renée’s daughter, Agnès home. Asia (Judith Chemia) bonding. (Adèle Haenel). Unfortunately, is the youngest, flightiest and as the fortune comes in, Agnès In the Name of My Daughter indifferent one way or another falls desperately in love with -- In their 7th collaboration regarding keeping or selling Maurice while turning against director André Techine and the home. The middle child, her mother. Then Agnès Catherine Deneuve tell the Cali (Géraldine Nakache), has disappears. Maurice is the prime tale of one woman’s tragic just returned from France for suspect but there is no proof. relationship with her work and the sole purpose of getting rid This will not deter mother. For with her daughter. Set in the of the house. Over the course better and for worse, In the French Rivera during the 1970s, of their stay, the three sisters Name of My Daughter is about Renée is the grand dame of debate, battle and compromise the superficial -- whether the Palais de La Mediterranée over selling the house, as well about superficial presentations of love, greed or friendship. now. Seizing on her idolization, children. After being raped and That is the more interesting Vincent shows up at Muriel’s beaten by Russian soldiers, aspect of this film -- made by house one night and asks her Raissa (Zukhra Duishvili) is on a world-class filmmaker -- and, to do him a big favor. Muriel the search for her two younger thankfully, takes up most of the agrees but things do not go brothers. And then there is film. What is far less interesting according to his plan and now 20-year-old Kolia (Maksim and in some ways infuriating (if the police are after Muriel and Emelyanov); once a mild- you know his fate), is the final Vincent. But police detectives mannered kid who liked to get act covering Maurice’s trial Antoine (Pasca Demolon) and high, Kolia is now a killing for murder. Still, it is worth Corine (Olivia Cöte) have their machine, thanks to his brutal, checking out, if not just to see own issues. Funny, suspenseful relentlessly homophobic army Pascaline Chavanne’s clothing. and rather original, you may surroundings. Together the Ooh la la! be a fan, too, after watching tropes of these characters Number One Fan. collide into one powerful film The film opens in US theaters about the destructive ways and May 15. The Search -- Have those means of armed conflict. handkerchiefs handy, writer- Silenced Walls – Today a Too cozy and contrite to take huge apartment complex in the northeast suburb of Paris houses the poor, the disabled, seriously, the best thing about the recently homeless and the mentally ills. Between Miss India America is its positive June 1942 and July 1944 this massive house bloc in Drancy and varied representations of was the “antechamber of death” for 70,000 plus Jews. Indian Americans. A holding ground for Jews before being shipped off in Number One Fan -- Featuring director Michel Hazanavicius’ a train to an almost-certain one of the best screenplays follow up to his Oscar-winning death, Drancy was, for the most and ensemble performances film, The Artist, glides back part, run by France’s Vichy co-writer and director Jeanne and forth between woe and government and maintained by Herry’s film is quite the doozy hope several times during the local military and police of a movie. Muriel (Sandrine its quick-paced 149-minute force. Relying heavily on the Kiberlain) is a hardcore fan running time. Set against the testimony of then-children of of musician, Vincent Lacroix second Chechen war of 1999, the Drancy internment camp (Laurent Lafitte). A lonely The Search intersects several – who are now well into their beautician, Muriel visits stories. Carole (Bérénice Bejo) 70s – writer-director Sabrina Vincent’s official website is writing a report to present Van Tassel (Rikva’s Tribe) twice a day, attends as many to present to the UN. Hadji documentary does not offer concerts of his as possible (Abdul Khalim Mamutsiev) much new news regarding the and litters her bedrooms with has just seen his parents killed most-publicized genocide in pictures of her hero. Other than and his now on the run. Helen world history. What would brief encounters after concerts, (Annette Bening) runs a Red have been far more interesting Muriel has never met Vincent. Cross shelter for orphaned is an investigation into what Naturally, Vincent never gave drove those French gendarmes Muriel a second thought…until into the worst human beings possible. with “art, culture and tourism.” curious, wide-eyed child into a His name is Geng Yanbo and very cynical young adult (Toni SK1 – Bastille neighborhood that is his mission. The only Rakkaen). Orphaned at 11 and of France, 1990s; women are obstacles are the sometimes raised by his aunt (Vatanya being raped and stabbed in the lazy and corrupt people doing Thamdee), Oat always looked throat. What is the motive? the building and the half- up to his older brother, Ek (Thira What is the connection between million poor residences who Chutikul). Ek looked after his the victims? How much can need to be relocated. Buildings little brother, teaching him how the police terrorize citizens are not being built fast enough to ride a motorcycle and play in order to get the man who and people are not moving out checkers. The impoverished Ek is terrorizing the city? Once of their homes fast enough. And also had a bourgeois boyfriend, caught, how can any lawyer then there is the complaining. Jai (Arthur Navarat). Although defend this “monster”? How This is no time for sleep. Getting barely making ends meet, can a woman possibly defend on the ground and mixing it everyone seems to have its or him? Do they really have the right person? How is the man on trial even free after ART HOUSE provides a his years of violence towards women? These questions and more are answered in co-writer visual brochure to the ones and director Frédéric Tellier’s history-based taught thriller you may want to explore. about a detective (Raphaël Peronnaz) and his crew searching up, director Zhou Hao (Senior his place until the Army lottery for a killer (Adama Niane) who Year) has immediate access draft notifies Ek and Jai to is caught and then represented to Yanbo and his underlings. appear. Life will never be the by a female advocate (Maitre However, this does not stop same. Fréderique Pons). Not a film for him from reaching out to the the squeamish or the impatient, Margarita, with a Straw -- The citizens who will bear most of SK1 is a near-masterpiece, Closing Night film for LAAPFF the burgeoning city’s burden. brilliantly capturing a mood 2015, the second film by Then the unthinkable happens. and the swing of the hunt for Shonali Bose (Amu) is a breath Okay, maybe not “unthinkable,” the real-life serial killer known of fresh air (inside a theater). just the grossly irresponsible as “The Beast of Bastille.” You Laila (Kalki Koechlin) is a and questionable. Accessible, may never walk to your front busy young woman: attending immediate, and entertaining, door the same way, again. university, laying down beats The Chinese Mayor could make with her band, hanging out with For more information on the short list in the upcoming friends and family, watching COLCOA: colcoa.org awards season. porn and pining for a mate. That Los Angeles Asian Pacific How to Win at Checkers Laila has cerebral palsy makes Film Festival (LAAPFF) (Every Time) -- Set in no difference to her and the ones contemporary Thailand, Josh who love her. Bored with her The Chinese Mayor – There Kim’s very bitter/slightly sweet immediate and lack of intimate is a new mayor in the city of and impressive film relays the surroundings, Laila heads off Datong, China and he has a few story of how Oat (Ingkarat to New York to study. There notions on how to wash up the Damrongsakkul) grew from a she meets Khahum (Sayani coal-mining city and turn it into Gupta), a wiser woman of the an imperial destination filled world. The two become good friends and then lovers. But Canary, AKA Calamity Jane. a jerk) enters the picture. Laila is young and her mother Born into poverty 1856, Jerome knew Bob in the good (Revathy) is conservative. She Canary had a tough life from old Air Force days when they fears coming out. Lila also likes the beginning. By her teenage followed two rules: Obey the men, too but has never had sex years she was already orphaned, law and have your partner’s with one. Oh, youth, why do you attracted to alcohol and working back. Jerome’s presence gives confound? Treating difference as a “Single Male’s Wife.” One Charlotte visions of Daddy’s with utter normalcy, featuring to play by her own rules, Canary former life, which she draws fine performances and offering often wore pants, entered male- on paper. These pictures spark very cool clothes by Niharika only bars and did her share to see Bob’s memory. Barf. Watch Bhasin, Maria Tharakkan and that the Natives were driven off Reparation and you will want Nikia Nelson, Margarita, with of their land. Loved and hated to know where your reparations a Straw is a “crowd pleaser” by the public and the press, Jane are for the 101 minutes wasted with brains and style. was an image Canary could on this banality. handle only so long. Due to and For more information on The Unpunished – As despite the notoriety Calamity LAAPFF: asianfilmfestla.org shocking, maddening and Jane summoned, Canary was, important as any documentary by and large, a miserable you will likely see this year, human being. At least that is Newport Beach Film Festival director Agnès Gattegno’s how director Greg Monro’s (NBFF) documentary is a feisty, fiery documentary presents her. and furious fist of film waving Art House – Featuring 11 homes While the historical research in at the international banking in three states – Arizona, New the documentary is impressive corruption, primarily in the York and Pennsylvania – director (although not entirely sensitive United States and the terrorism Don Freeman’s documentary to the Natives) and informative, it supports. Starting in Mexico, showcases residences where its the talking head “experts” in the before heading north into Texas inhabitants wanted to create an film are far from convincing. and Washington, D.C. and artistic space where the home Reparation – Bob Stevens then eastward to Europe and itself would be a work of art. (Marc Menchaca) was once a Western Asia, The Unpunished Rather than focus on the house promising military cop. But systematically details the in connection to its larger something or somebody went systematic corruption of those surrounding, the filmmakers wrong and now Bob has a “too big to jail” with the help take a synecdochic approach “three-year memory hole in of experts, whistle blowers and to these grand houses (ideas) – his head.” Released from the activists. There are truly those focusing on household objects hospital, Bob is working at a above the law and politicians, and using a highly unflattering flower shop when he meets namely Republicans, are only technique of overlapping Lucy (Virginia Newcomb too willing to make sure that images. Since all but two of doing what she can with her does not change. these places are accessible to poorly-written character). She the public, the documentary For more information on seduces him. She gets pregnant. provides a visual brochure NBFF: newportbeachfilmfest. They give birth to a daughter, to the ones you may want to com/2015/ Charlotte (Dale Dye Thomas), explore. who happens to be the film’s Calamity Jane – A lot of “unbalanced” narrator. Life speculation has gone into the is rather mundane for the making and breaking of the family until Jerome Keller mythologized life of Martha (Jon Huertas perfectly playing TRAVEL

Road Trip, Anyone?

| By Stephanie Papadakis

ho says you take this trip at some point). the Donner Party saw as they need to leave first descended into this valley – Leaving from San Francisco on the country to rugged mountains with beautiful a warm, sunny Fourth of July go on vacation? Donner Lake cradling them. It morning, the goal was to get to The U.S. really truly is a sight to see (and, if you Victor, Idaho within 12 hours. Wdoes have it all – mountains, go in winter, you’ll see snow- Driving along Interstate 80 (one beaches, forests, deserts, tundra, capped peaks). of the few highways that spans lakes and rainforests – which the country), we crossed two Truckee was the further I had means you can travel at a bridges and weaved through driven before this trip. So as we relatively low price and see some Sacramento, slowly embarking began the descent into Reno, I of the most beautiful landscapes upon the foothills that make wondered what was coming next. in the world. I recently had the their way into the pine forests Sara and I never stopped in Reno opportunity to take a road trip of the western Sierra Nevada (we spent too much time at REI through Wyoming, Montana and Mountains. At Donner Pass, the in Sacramento and had to make Idaho’s Rocky Mountains, and, highest driving point at 7,057 it up), but I knew that hundreds having no idea what to expect, feet, you are reminded of what of miles of desert lay ahead. The I was repeatedly blown away central Nevada desert is bleak, to (which means everyone should say the least, but the buttes that When we woke up the next from the ground at 7,000 feet, jut out from the earth are really morning, we were both eager to climbing above 13,000 feet at beautiful. You can see mountains get hiking. Sara lived in Jackson their highest points. The south that seem closer than they are, for three years back in the early brings the Wind River Range (a and when you are close, the rock two thousands so she knew great place to backpack if you formations will surprise you. where the best spots were. Victor are outdoorsy) and just in front is about a 45-minute drive from of you the Snake River winds We then turned north onto I-93 Jackson, and you have to drive through the valley (where bison towards Twin Falls, Idaho. We over a pass to get there. On our really do roam). As I took it all drove through as the sun was final descent up and over this in, I couldn’t help but feel like I setting and the fireworks were portion of the Rockies, my breath was in my own version of Tom beginning. It was still pretty flat, truly was taken away. The Gros Robbins’ Even Cowgirls Get the so we were able to see fireworks Ventre mountain range greets Blues. for miles around (and for at you with its unique-looking peak least two hours after that). We We ended up going for a short (some say it’s a Native American drove another four hours or so hike in the Tetons that day, as man in a headdress) to the east; and finally made it to Victor, our it was windy and raining. Most to the north are the great Teton base for exploring Jackson Hole, of the next four days were hot Mountains, jutting straight up Wyoming for the next five days and sunny, and we hiked twice (albeit 14 hours later). more in the Tetons, swimming in glacial lakes and filling our water Company for a treat and then and whispering, we finally left, bottles with nothing but filtered headed on to a hot spring that got caught in a serious rainstorm river water. We floated down the was supposedly just off the side in the forested mountains and river in an inflatable raft with of the highway (it was!). had to stop in Salmon, Idaho for Sara’s friends (beers from local the night, about five hours from Leaving Missoula, we made our breweries in tow), and we had Sun Valley. way to Glacier National Park, the opportunity to camp at a hot right at the Canadian border. Our final morning on the road spring on a cold and rainy night We arrived a little too late (we was difficult. We knew we’d be (we did not want to get out of had to stop to pick cherries) and driving for about 17 hours so the water). We even experienced were unable to get a backcountry we decided (smartly, of course) a farmers market – only open in permit so if you go, be sure to get to take a 1.5 hour detour to a July and August – in Jackson’s there before 4:30 P.M. because hot spring (a four-mile round- town square where we bought they will not sell you a permit trip hike). Basking naked in the elk salami and bison mozzarella if you get there at 4:31 P.M. It summer sun, in a perfect pool (the food in Jackson is solid). didn’t really matter, though. with hot and cold water flowing Our final day there saw us picking Every part of Glacier is beautiful; in simultaneously, we were the up our friend at the airport and from the snow-capped peaks to only ones around for miles. It making our way to Montana for the reflective lakes and earth- could not have been a better way another friend’s wedding. Sad shatteringly cold rivers, it is to end this trip. to say goodbye to Jackson, we impressive. We went for a short On our way home, we were both headed north to Yellowstone, hike to the Rim of the World, a sad to be leaving. We continued to where we would literally spend valley where six waterfalls flow stop at places, a ghost town here, the day driving through the into the same lake and reflect the Sawtooth Mountains there. park because there was so much the mountains above. It is serene Sara cried much of the way– for tourist traffic. We watched the and peaceful, reminding you both not wanting to come back to famous Old Faithful geyser that there are still untouched the city and for missing a life she blow, walked through limestone perimeters of the country. It truly once lived. The 754-mile drive valleys and even got stopped by a is Big Sky Country. back to San Francisco had me bison walking down the road. We We had to leave the next morning thinking about many things… camped that night just outside the after a quick hike to get to whether or not I could live in the park, in a place with no water (I Bigfork, on Flathead Lake, to get country, if could I stay in a city don’t recommend staying there, to the rehearsal dinner. Bigfork my whole life, what I would do as Sara had to drive 20 minutes is a cute resort town; the average if I left. We gradually went from to find a potable source). age is around 55+, and most of the Wild West to suburbs to urban The next day we woke up and the restaurants and hotels are a areas, and when we crossed the headed to Missoula, Montana to bit pricier than the other towns Bay Bridge at 4:20 A.M., staring stay with a friend of mine from we visited. But, if you share a up at skyscrapers lit up by office graduate school. We stopped in room with three other people at lights, I knew that I was exactly Bozeman for lunch, where I had the Timbers Motel, you’ll spend where I wanted to be…home. my 3rd bison burger of the trip less than $100 for four nights (what can I say, they’re local (how is that for budgeting?). and organic!). A college town, On our final day in Bigfork, we Bozeman reminded me a little didn’t want to leave. We were bit of Santa Cruz in that there supposed to make it to Sun Valley, were all types of people there Idaho by sundown, but we were – hippies, tourists, students, still having lunch at 1pm. After families, outdoorsy types, etc. we gave some women a kissing We went to Bozeman Brewing show for blatantly staring at us

Notes From Nat The Lamb and a Mystery Man

| By Nat Burns

The kind of high I like is when I incorporating spoken slam poetry in my humble opinion but after barely make the train— and the into guitar melodies. Even today, he hesitantly revealed his identity people with a seat smile big at me Lamb says the music is really just on The Tonight Show starring because they know the feeling— a vehicle on which her poetry— Jimmy Fallon recently, it might be and for a millisecond we share a crafted from things that touch her attributed to shyness. Only time look like a family does—like we or simple things she observes— will tell for sure. He sounds a bit have inside jokes. easily rides. Ripely Pine, released like Sam Smith but seems to be by Ba Da Bing Records in following a self-acceptance vibe, From “Billions of Eyes” by Lady Brooklyn, is an amazing merge much like Meghan Trainor and Lamb of her daily observations and the Mary Lambert. A good thing. ady Lamb, born Aly intense films (Think Eraserhead, The artist, Jake “Fancy” Hagood Spaltro, is a dreamer. Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks) that is from Arkansas and he left home A big dreamer, filled she loves to watch. Dubbed indie for Nashville to follow a music with a creative energy rock, this music is so much more. career. That’s all that’s been that is unstoppable and Reminiscent of Erin McKeown revealed to date. Nada, zip. But Leclectic. Her songs are not pop and Ani Defranco, Lamb is the ten young people knew him before standards, although they quickly updated version. Don’t expect anyone else. Check this out: become earworms and familiar to catchy choruses but the music is the listener. Her lyrics are clever always fresh, new and unexpected thought-generators and this even and the lyrics as raw and true as His website, at last: www. extends to the made-up name of her they get. debut album, Ripely Pine. What whoisfancymusic.com Here’s a couple favorites, from does it mean? Good question. Here’s the identity shrouding Ripely Pine, “Rooftops” and “You “Goodbye” official video: Lamb, the daughter of a military are the Apple” father, moved around a lot as a child but her family eventually settled in Maine. Music and movies filled The lyric video is excellent: Lamb’s childhood. She opted not Her new album, After (2015 to go to college and instead found Mom+Pop Music), was just steady employment at a small, Catch the news here: released last month. Check out independent DVD rental store in www.twitter.com/whoisfancy “Billions of Eyes” Brunswick, Maine. The owner, tolerant of her penchant for music www.instagram.com/ and writing, allowed her, after whoisfancy More goodness, if you want to locking up at night, to practice www.facebook.com/whoisfancy keep up with her: her craft very loudly in the store’s I see big futures for both these basement until morning. Four years www.ladylambjams.com/ of this, in Lamb’s own words, had artists. They approach a jaded www.tumblr.com/tagged/aly- a huge effect on learning who she music industry with fresh offerings spaltro is musically and emotionally. and open all our eyes to what could be. www.twitter.com/ladylambjams Eventually making CDs of her ‘Til next month, music, Lamb placed them on the I know. You’re welcome. rental store counter, anonymously, Nat under the alias Lady Lamb The There’s this song being bandied Beekeeper, a name that came to about, a really good song called her in a dream. They sold like “Goodbye” by a band called Who hotcakes and she began playing is Fancy. And the interesting thing local venues around town, is…no one knew who he, it, they was/were. A great marketing ploy,

HUMANITY HERE Random Acts Of Thinking…Hmmm! | By Karen Williams, M.Ed

have not written this column minds of Constant for awhile. Life suddenly got American citizens Consistent really busy and a little crazy and I had a hard time finding “Home of the brave and Persistent my inspiration… Not quite Land of the free” Efforts to frighten us to death I“writer’s block”… More like “what can I say that hasn’t been Is it brave to shoot to kill? With “news” and television shows said already?” Is that what we call freedom? That reek and stink of Well, as we all know, life has a When has journalism become Killings, murder and mayhem way of kicking us back into gear confused with and I am so grateful for that. These We still leave our screen doors days it is really a challenge to find Sensationalism? open around here serenity and peace, qualities of When did whores and killers Now that spring has finally arrived life that we yearn for and yet they become seem hard to attain. Filled with the comfort of cold Media stars? wintry winds gone... Upon closer examination, I uncovered some of the reasons for Why aren’t GOOD WORKS Children riding bikes again the anxiety that I feel, particularly Featured on the front page? Kids dribbling basketballs aiming after reading my Facebook news for hoops in their driveways feed, MSN.com or hearing the Though this country was begat in “news” since I don’t allow myself violence Elders laughing, talking and to watch it on television. At every walking together Isn’t it up to us to change the turn, there are disturbing and course of our Planting violas in their front yards frightening events that make one wonder if it’s even safe to go Collective karmic his-story? As we dream of the warmth of outside. families in backyards Or are we slaves to the Frankly, I’ve had enough!!! And Laughing under the stars Masters of media? since I truly believe that the “pen Televisions silenced as we prep is mightier than the sword,” I’ve It’s balmy our grills for composed a rant disguised as a Calm poem that I’d like to share with Sunday dinners still shared with you so that I can get back to the Quiet friends business of living and enjoying life Serene Loudly talking smack over card again now that warmer weather is games and upon us. So here goes! Feel free to Here in my tiny neighborhood rant right back at me or send some Dancing wildly in the moonlight Where I know my neighbors... positive affirmations my way! for no reason at all Right now, I am using Louise I suspect that there are other calm Hays’ mantra: “All is well in my corners of this country... world!” And it is! How’s that for NEWS? Where random acts of kindness NEWS FLASH are more the norm than we care to claim Constant NEWS involving killings, murder and mayhem I resist the fear you aim to instill Striking fear in the hearts and The dreams you take away through © Iloveotto | Dreamstime.com

EarthTalk®

| By Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss Reusing Greywater At Home

ow that solar panels be part of the battle against upwards of $5,000. are so commonplace climate change, given that you’ll Either way, once the greywater on rooftops across be helping grow plants that diversion system is in place, the country, sequester atmospheric carbon you’ll need to be careful about reusing so-called dioxide while reducing demand what goes down the drain, given Ngreywater—that is, the waste on a regional wastewater how it might affect the plants water from sinks, showers, tubs treatment facility that’s likely and soils right outside. “In any and washing machines—for powered by fossil fuels. greywater system, it is essential landscape irrigation may be the The simplest way to get into to put nothing toxic down the next frontier in the greening of home greywater reuse is to drain — no bleach, no dye, the American home, especially if install a “laundry-to-landscape” no bath salts, no cleanser, no you live in an arid region where system that sends washing shampoo with unpronounceable water use is restricted. In fact, machine wastewater outside ingredients, and no products reusing your graywater may be via a diversion tank and hose containing boron, which is the only way to keep your lawn that can be moved around to toxic to plants,” adds Greywater and garden healthy without irrigate specific sections of the Action. taking more than your fair share yard. Equipment costs for such of the community’s precious For more information on a set-up max out at $200, but freshwater reserves. installing a greywater reuse labor and expertise may tack system yourself, check out the “Using water from sinks, on another few hundred dollars. resources section of Greywater showers and washing machines Handy homeowners can do Action’s website, where to irrigate plants is a way to much of the work in setting up you’ll find diagrams, written increase the productivity of such systems themselves, though instructions and even videos sustainable backyard ecosystems those without much home repair to make the job go smoother. that produce food, clean water or plumbing experience might Those more inclined to hire a and shelter wildlife,” reports at least consult a professional. professional can browse through Greywater Action, a California- Greywater Action suggests one listings of qualified installers based non-profit dedicated to way to reduce costs is by digging across the country. And if you educating and empowering trenches for diversion pipes and want to see how it’s done first- people to use water sustainably. mulch basins yourself—or enlist hand, sign up to attend one of According to the group, a typical friends who want to support the Greywater Action’s one-day U.S. single family home can effort and learn about residential workshops on how to install reduce water use by as much as greywater reuse in the process. a greywater catchment and 30 percent by installing some A more comprehensive system diversion system in a residential kind of greywater reclamation can draw wastewater from sinks, setting. system while simultaneously showers and tubs, too—and then reducing pollution into nearby filter and distribute it to backyard water bodies by filtering out landscaping via a drip irrigation contaminants locally. Capturing network. Getting such a system and reusing greywater can also professionally installed can run

Photo Credit: ILDK Media | ByMichel Khordoc A ‘SHORE’ THING ! THE DINAH TURNED 25 AND CEMENTED ITS PLACE IN LGBT HISTORY

t’s a wrap. The Dinah officially LGBT community. the 25th Anniversary of the turned 25! iconic Club Skirts Dinah Shore Today The Dinah stands tall and Weekend. Yet more than having a big proud as not just the biggest birthday and marking another lesbian event in the planet of its And celebrate, they did! one for the books, The Dinah kind but as well as the world’s I The Dinah 2015 was beyond 2015 cemented its place in the single most successful lesbian epic and undoubtedly filled with annals of LGBT history. music and entertainment mega- memorable events and magical event. The vision that Mariah Hanson moments all dedicated to honor imagined a quarter century ago This is why thousands of women the real Dinah … Mariah. far surpassed her expectations. from all over the world gathered Pop superstar Meghan Trainor For little did she know that in Palm Springs over Easter who headlined the Black Party on her Dinah would become her weekend to come celebrate Saturday was certainly not just all enduring legacy to both the city about The Dinah but very much of Palm Springs and the entire all about that Mariah too! Continuing to cement its reputation Rexha, Olivia Sommerlyn, Holy as an industry star-maker, this Child; to old-school disco icons “She is the reason you are all year’s Dinah delivered a mind- Crystal Waters and Rose Royce, here having the time of your blowing slate of performers. these series of high-energy life,” declared Trainor as she concerts were all phenomenally graciously invited Hanson to join The Dinah 2015 was spectacular leaving Dinah her on stage to crown her queen audiences in complete awe. in front of a screaming sold- beyond epic and out crowd. Lips were moving, Once again Hanson raised her booties were shaking and fingers undoubtedly filled own bar with a stellar lineup that were snapping pictures away as included a few awesome surprises the pop sensation took a selfie with memorable among which was new “it” girl before shimmying on stage with events and magical Ivy Levan. the newly appointed royal. moments all The latest in a series of big names The symbolic crowning came on to perform at The Dinah, Ivy the heels of a series of recognition dedicated to honor Levan not only drew massive prizes and awards by city officials crowds but also enjoyed her Dinah and LGBT organizations for the real Dinah … experience so much that, like rap her commitment to her craft – artist Eve last year, she joined the including the prestigious Legacy Mariah. crowd on the dance floor after her Award bestowed upon her by the electrifying show. From award-winning Christina NCLR along side Lilly Tomlin a Perri to cutting-edge artists Bebe There is indeed something short few hours before Trainor’s liberating about the Dinah that homage. is extremely infectious and The Dinah is a freeing and life will be remembered as the most contagious and rises up from the changing experience for all these phenomenal Dinah to date. crowd to the performers onstage lesbians. We all came out of it profoundly who just can’t get enough. It is difficult for some of us to moved, deeply touched, “I’m having so much fun with fathom the idea that our lifestyle completely transformed and you guys,” exclaimed Meghan is not the same for a majority of empowered Trainor, “Love who you love and others but rather the exception. We can hear Christina Perri’s forget the rest.” But once a year The Dinah makes “Burning Gold” lyrics echoing in that dream come true. Sure, The Dinah is known for all of our hearts: its monumental pool parties, “It’s a beautiful thing when “I’ve had enough, I’m standing stunning women, hottest DJs members of a minority suddenly up, I need, I need a change.” and Dancers, not to mention are not in the minority anymore,” celebrity sightings and terrific wrote Lane Moore for Cosmo. Is it Dinah 2016 yet? concerts by international Top 10 com after attending this year, her For more information about The Billboard hitmakers. But there’s first Dinah ever. Dinah go to: www.TheDInah. more to the event than meets the What the Dinah truly offers is a com eyes. The real gem to be found glimpse of how perfect the world at the Dinah are the customers Tickets for Dinah 2016 for on sale would be if we could all be free to who travel from all over the July 1, 2015. be who we truly are! world to take over Palm Springs and impart a sense of belonging, All in all, the 25th Anniversary of and complete normalcy. Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend

Herstyle

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE | By Christin & Ashley Kelly-Brown

any articles that my favorite and most unflattering NOW! Yes, I’m definitely saying I’ve read on curly word, “frizzy”. But not many will that curly coils and big, bouncy hair, waves and start off by positively describing waves are indeed 100% super natural textures, such textures as romantic, sexy, sexy but because so many of us have typically youthful and even a blessing...until have been told to reject our natural Mstarted out by describing the hair texture and opt for straightening it as “unruly”, “crazy”, “wild” and with a flat irons, regular sessions at a blow dry bars, or even as far as clients how outstanding their curls the gym or just have to shower out chemical straightening systems. So can look, feel and become when of habit, try alternating days with few of us out there actually know they have someone caring for them doing a conditioner-wash or ‘co- how to care for our curls or even as much as I do. So, this HERstyle, wash’. Co-washing is essentially where to start. I began to develop I’ll be showing you ladies the same the same process as washing with my passion and love of curly hair love and giving you the scoop on a shampoo but you’re simply using after being a victim to chemical how to find the best curly products conditioner instead of shampoo, straighteners and flat irons for out there, how to find a curly stylist while adding more moisture into years. The turning point was only for your hair and educate you on the hair. This technique works after I met my wife and saw how why you should, how you can and especially well for curls that tangle stunning she was, especially with why you’ll love rocking what you easily. her glorious natural curls. I then were given. Healthy, sexy, curls Now when it comes to shampoo took the leap of faith and did and waves….here we come. and conditioner, everyone has what’s known in the curly culture To Wash or Not to Wash… their favorites and believe me, as “the big chop”and cut my hair I’ve tried most of them out there. down to just over 1inch! I was Here’s a question that I get asked But when it comes to caring for definitely in shock at first but knew multiple times a day and that’s healthy and hydrated curls, a lot it was for the greater good and “how often should I be washing of these products can get easily overall health of my hair. As my my hair?”. Over 90% of Americans pushed to the side. What I tell my hair grew, I realized how beautiful over wash their hair and for curly clients to look for in a great curly my natural texture was and how I clients, that’s not the best. Curly shampoo and conditioner are wanted to change the world one girls should be washing their hair simple to remember.1.) Make sure curl at a time. only once to twice a week and the shampoo is sulfate free and possibly ‘co-washing’ the other the conditioner low in alcohol. The turning point days. I’m sure right now you’re Sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium thinking there’s no way that you was only after I met laureth sulfate, as well as alcohols, can only wash once to twice a is one of the biggest curl killers my wife and saw how week. What about working out? out there for a number of reasons. stunning she was, Oily scalp? What’s ‘co-washing’? Sulfates were a cheap salt chlorine Well, here’s the answers to all of it. especially with her mixture that was introduced into Because of the wave pattern with household items such as shampoo, glorious natural curls. curly or wavy hair, the oil from our bath soaps, cleansers and more, scalp typically cannot reach all the because of it’s awesome ability to way from the scalp through til the create a sudsy, bubbles. ends of the hair. Our hair is drier Now entering my 5th year of and naturally lacking moisture and On the flip side, sulfates are business, my wife and I have hydration, so excessive washing extremely drying to curls and will opened our very own salon in Santa can continue to deplete our hair’s even strip your expensive hair color Barbara, Ca. Known as LunaBella moisture, thus making it frizzy. causing it to fade rapidly. So many Makeup & Hair, we specialize in Washing the hair one to two times companies right now have caught special event makeup & hair and per week is more than enough on to the sulfate free kick because also in curly/wavy textures, which cleansing curly hair needs within they realize the effects that it has has been absolutely pivotal in the the week. If you have to get in the on the consumer. My #2 pointer future of our business. Finally, I shower because you worked out at to remember when searching for have the opportunity to show my a conditioner is watch the alcohol content on the back of the bottle. As my clients, that’s huge. They want place in bigger cities where you I stated before, curls are naturally someone touching their hair that is can exchange stories and tips with lacking moisture and hydration, confident, skilled and going to put other curly heads. There are so so you have to make sure that your all of their fears to rest. many countless ways and options conditioner is loading your hair up that we have today in-support of Love me Curly with a bunch of humectants and the curly revolution and we don’t moisture in order for your curls It’s always funny to me when I have to conform anymore. to become ultimately defined and hear people saying “you always This year, in this brand new year, supple. 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POSITIVE REFLECTIONS Forget Someday... Do It Now... | By Dian Katz, MS

am blessed to know a lot of those things that involve decisions we get into the habit of putting people. However, knowing about others that really gets to me. things off until a later date, the many people also means Here’s where the regrets kick in. more likely we are to put it off for a I attend a lot of funerals. Once we realize we haven’t made long time. Changing this thinking Looking back, I realize things I the best choices or taken the best can make a big difference in our Iwish I had done differently. I don’t actions, hopefully, we try to do it lives and I sure found this out. like to admit it but I do have some differently the next time. I have One time when I was a counselor regrets. They involve waiting until finally learned a valuable lesson. for a mental health clinic. I was very it’s too late... Make time for those I care about close to one of my supervisors. She before it’s too late. It took a couple My regrets aren’t really about was an older woman who taught of painful experiences for me to things I didn’t do for myself. In me so much about the counseling get it. some way, I feel the things that field and took me under her wing. have happened to me personally, Does anyone really think that we She also treated me like a daughter. were meant to be. If they hadn’t must rush to see everyone because We had this fantastic working happened, I may not be the person I it could be the last time? More relationship and wanted to meet am today. My trials and tribulations than likely, no. We simply don’t outside of work over a bite. She have shaped and molded my live like that. We figure, I’ll call often talked about one day getting character. I’d like to believe they her tomorrow or I’ll see her next together with my mother because have shaped me for the better. month. The problem is the more they were around the same age and However, on the other hand, it’s had the same sense of humor. My supervisor would say, “when are amazing in depth conversations treat them as if it were the last time we going to get together with your and I found some of the stories he I were to see them. Obviously, I mother?” Soon, I would tell her. I told me extremely fascinating. I have found this to be true. I do this had told my mom all about my boss wanted to know more about some by being as honest as I can, straight and she too would ask, “when are of his personal experiences. He up about how I feel about things, we going to get together for lunch was going to share about some as kind as I can and making the with your supervisor?” Soon, I of the happenings from his past best out of the moments I spend would tell mom. Again, I was too that I was very interested in. He with these individuals. It’s vital busy working and going to school had the keys to information that for us to tell people we love them. never making our meeting happen. could unlock the door to hidden Tell them we care. Our motto can I figured I would do it when things mysteries I pondered about. On be learning to live without regrets slowed down in my busy schedule. some of his “stop-by’s” I would and living this way will do just My supervisor died suddenly of a tell him “sometime” I will come that. heart attack so that luncheon was over and we can continue on It also can be the time we spend lost forever. with the conversation we started. with our pets. As we know, most Well, I got busy and “sometime” pets have shorter life spans than never came. Sadly, last summer Once we realize ourselves. They are on this planet he passed away. Now I will never for a very brief time. Do we spend know what he was going to share enough time with Fido? Or do we we haven’t and I miss my friend. Why didn’t let him sleep all day in some dark I make the time? Why didn’t I room while we are out playing and made the drop by his house and enjoy his going places? Our pets love us so company? I could kick myself and unconditionally and they need our best choices now it’s too late. The moment is time and attention too. So let’s not lost forever. or taken the say “sometime soon” I’ll make The light bulb went on with my some time to play with my kitty best actions, most recent regret. The realization cat or doggy. Make time now! that time is precious and life is So what are you going to do short, is now ingrained in my differently today? Are you going hopefully, we psyche. At anytime, “goodbye” to call mom or pop and make a can be “now.” I certainly don’t lunch date? How about your kids? try to do it want to sound morbid but it’s so Can you put down your cell phone important to learn this valuable or iPad and spend some quality differently the lesson. When we care deeply about time with them? What about those someone, never put off getting family members you keep blowing next time. together “sometime soon.” Do it off? Will you attend that family now because that sometime soon, gathering that you keep avoiding? may be lost forever. SPEND TIME How about some of your friends One would think I would have with those we love the most - our that you haven’t seen in awhile. learned from the above example. partner, our children, our parents. Can you put them in your schedule Apparently not. Years later I had No one teaches us this lesson in this month? And what about sweet another similar experience which school but it should be one of the lovable Fido or Snickers the kitty brought on just as much heartache. first things we learn. cat? Can you turn the TV off and An elderly neighbor gentleman This also can apply to how we spend some time petting them? was my friend. He would often ride treat those we care about each and Forget the somedays... Do it now!! around on his bicycle (later in his every day. Whenever I am with electric wheelchair) and stop by someone, whether it is a family my house for a chat. We had some member, partner or friend, I try to

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alance is the key to toll on our lives start to catch our myself working long hours and everything we do. Just attention. Exercise looms large as even weekends to get all the work like the story of the an important step for good health. done. That left little time for sports THREE BEARS, is However, now that we’re older, and an easy temptation to eat more what we’re attempting, if we haven’t been working out, while working. Btoo much, too little or just right? We exercise seems just too difficult The pounds came on - unnoticed - need to apply balance to whatever and time consuming. just in time for stretch pants which we do whether it’s eating, working, never seemed to be too tight. There exercise or having a good time. Even when wasn’t time to go to the gym and Even when we’re young and full my poor routine just intensified. of unlimited energy, it’s usually Since most of my job consisted a good plan to balance our life. we’re young of sitting at a desk, I shouldn’t However, youth often has other have been surprised that I was ideas like staying up to all hours, and full of developing high blood pressure. binge eating and drinking and just A very dizzy spell at work and a acting wild and crazy. When you’re unlimited trip to the doctor uncovered my young you feel that your youth bad habits and I had to change will last forever...but age creeps up energy, it’s and achieve a better balance if I on you like cheap underwear and wanted to stay around. before you know it you’re 30, then usually a Isn’t a shame that it takes a life 40...50 and you know the routine. threatening event to get you on the As we age, good habits don’t just good plan to right path in life? Now that I’m happen. We have to really want to much older and know right from exercise, eat right and quit smoking balance our wrong, I try to stick to a healthy and binge drinking in order to age diet, much less sugar, fats and bad “gracefully.” If we hook up with a choices. I would like to exercise crowd that follows a wild life and life. more but I’m now walking with a disregards things that will prevent cane, so running and jumping are early aging as well as diseases out when you can only go so fast... Unfortunately, I fit into this like high blood pressure, heart and my usual speed is slow. category. As a youth, I did every lung diseases, chances are we will exercise possible and loved every So remember that word “Balance.” be following the same path. minute. I ate well and kept a slim It’s the key to a healthier life and a Then as we get older, we find figure. Even after graduating from longer life and the time to start is we’re visiting the doctor more college and starting my career, NOW! often and he’s shaking his head I still kept up tennis, swimming, at our blood tests and other volleyball, dancing and other indicators that we need to change vigorous sports. It was so much our lifestyle and now! Magazine fun to be active. However my articles about diseases and their career was demanding and I found

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THEORHETICALLY SPEAKING

A Window In Time

| By Nikki McCauley

want the prison and elevator doors open and prayer free from repeated insanity. The paces on the path allowed it is the grand avenue for great transition are paces from the past yet some will unfold as the and transcendence. future is to extend it’s hand- like a relay on a track one races reaches ahead while one advances, reaches I want all set free who are innocent, I want all back. We must dare to go interstellar- the Matrix with ears listening… for answers come in the I must be hacked! silence, in the stillness and the willingness to forgo knowledge I want all to have time to grieve these lessons taught to all of us but in a short set of threes as time has been I want all to dare to imagine prayers/contemplations slipping speeding up calling us. We are whirling and answered in accordance to goodness for all - with hurling and believe we are sitting still… a fearlessness to employ the answer as if fulfilled now - Living in the embodiment of all is provided- We are miracles the first - being born…. Yet, we touching heaven- touching Gd ponder how we can encounter one? But of course it is contingent on your commitment to We’ve fallen flat. We all want the supernatural but releasing the pain, releasing the memories, releasing have been conditioned to remain pedestrianly human. the experiences…forgetting and forging on - no We all want the profound things of Gd, unconditional longer reflecting nor sitting and waiting for your gift love but have never given it, want riches untold and - rather your whole hearted participation- in the ring houses but don’t know how to build them! We want arms lifted! healing and good health but won’t vote for organic I want all to work miracles and create life, love, nutrition. acceptance and unity - and while we are not the We grow frustrated and angry then entangle with same there is beauty in exploring the differences. retribution not realizing we’ve entangled with it and None better, no more advanced rights nor privileges all that is associated with it. - simply justice and fairness by sharing freely secret advantages hidden in the symbols. We are taught to love Gd, ourselves and one another… so that as we are, so we give. Spirit beings sharing this human experience; and infinitely facet, is the one who created all of this - As a man thinks he is..he will speak.. he will function thus the infinite galaxies science tells us we mirror- and emote those thoughts…. yet here we fight over so few judicial and political Well, I want a better world! I want equality and solutions; as if there are truly only a few way to justice, fairness and balance, peace and prosperity govern according to we the constituents? and love for all as Gd loves us. Deep are the seas as the universe’s vast galaxies I want to make a difference and be more than an - we enter where black holes lead we’ve spent avatar - I want to fulfill wishes! millenniums following. It’s time to achieve more than the forefathers dared to imagine. We must trying new things breaking © Laurajel | Dreamstime.com

QUEERLY QUESTIONING Menstrual Malaise

| By Juno Parrenas,˜ PhD

anadian artist Rupi this artist’s actions for inspiring long! I’m particularly partial to Kaur recently posted a protest among students at Delhi the Czech-made Ladycup moreso a photo series on University, bearing a banner that than the American made DivaCup Instagram that read “Come and see the blood on or the Finnish-made Lunette since made an aesthetic my skirt—break the taboo around it’s the easiest to clean and is the Cstatement about her menstrual menstruation and women’s springiest, hence the easiest to cycle. The images were a slice bodies” and tweeting with the insert and remove. All of these of everyday life that many of us hashtag, #padsagainstsexism. cups are more comfortable than the know all too well: lying in pajamas I’m pretty sure a bigger protest alternatives. They can be worn for with a fresh blood staining pants will mark May 28, International more hours than tampons. They and the bed; sitting on the toilet Menstruation Hygiene Day, which are better for the environment and while changing pads with only you, too, can tweet with #MHDay are so much more cost effective. I knees and arm visible; the view and #MenstruationMatters. have had to change my menstrual of the toilet bowl before flushing; cup under some difficult situations, feet by blood drops on the shower If a woman who including using a squat toilet floor; curling up in bed with a hot while frogs and cockroaches kept water bottle on one’s cramping has sex with women me company. Even under those belly; dirty laundry with a blood finds menstruation circumstances, switching out a cup stain. Within 24 hours, Instagram and washing it or wiping it clean censored them. too squeamish, what was a small inconvenience for the price of vaginal comfort and Perhaps the online moderators hope do we have in environmental accommodation. going through all the visual content convincing others of Facebook and Instagram, sitting If a woman who has sex with at their desks in the Philippines, that menstrual blood women finds menstruation too India or Mexico thought the blood is a mere fact of life? squeamish, what hope do we have looked like an act of violence in convincing others that menstrual against women. That is quite blood is a mere fact of life? Is it doubtful. Most commentators These hashtags have their work gross because we expel it from our instead think that Instagram’s cut out for them. Shame and bodies? Or is it gross because it is censorship conveyed a phobia disgust are powerful and men specific to the female sex? concerning female biology. are not the only ones to feel that I don’t know if we will ever find way. I was surprised when a Within days, a “Cutequeer96” the answer to these questions. friend of mine, a woman who tweeted, “imagine if men were But the fact remains that we have has sex with women, felt that as disgusted with rape as they are to live with it until menopause. she couldn’t use a menstrual cup with periods,” which inspired a In the meantime, I think it takes because she was repulsed by the German feminist street artist to conversations with our friends to idea of removing it and cleaning post maxi pads in public spaces slowly but surely, convince them it. I couldn’t dissuade her, despite bearing the same message. The otherwise. my enthusiastic raving about its Times of India newspaper credits benefits. The list of benefits are © Aguadeluna | Dreamstime.com

HOT SPOTS | By Dian Katz, MS

off with a cocktail reception at Harbor Lounge. This is the perfect place to get to know a few gals and get in the party spirit. By Friday, you will be heading over to The Paramount for the Crave Friday party. Lots of wildness here with go-go dancers, drink specials, and of course dancing your booty off. By Saturday, you’ll be geared up for their Freedom Boat Cruise. Sail around Cape Cod while sipping pril showers bring excitement for you this month on on a cool one and then prepare for May flowers. Not too May 21-24th? It’s going to be a more dancing later. I like the idea much in California, wild one in Provincetown, MA. of sailing around and checking lol. But April showers MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND out the fabulous coastline of do bring more 2015 will be 4 insane days of Cape Cod. Now that’s my kind of AHotspots. Here we are in the crazy fun with some amazing fun. This will lead into Saturday middle of spring. Don’tcha just female beings. This is the time night’s Rebel Dance Party and love it? I mean all of of year when women flock to head into Sunday with their Rehab these beautiful flowers Provincetown to kick-off the Pool Party. Rehab? hahah.. sorry.. smell so purdy . And why beginning of summer. Well, almost but it makes me chuckle to go do they call it hay fever anyway? summer but you get the point. to a rehab party after drinking There’s no hay around here? Oh They will do anything for a party! alcoholic beverages all weekend!! sorry, sorry. You are all waiting “LesbianNightLife and Women for Finally, attend the closing party there so nicely and I’m busy Provincetown have put together a entitled: Space Carnival. After a talking about spring, flowers and series of events you will not want little rehab, y’all might be a little hay fever. Bad Dian. Moving on. to miss,” say promoters. Here’s spacey!! hahahah… Okay stop it So what’s happening this month a few things on their schedule to Dian! Look this sounds like an you ask? I’m glad you asked. wet your appetite.. Start the 4 days incredible party to attend. Jump on the band wagon and get over How about a little PTOWN there. For more info go to: Holy wow. It it has two VV’s, it has Wait, there is still one more Pride to be important!! It certainly isn’t activity in the UK this month!!! lesbiannightlife.com/ over yet!!! Another dance party Geez! They love pride parties memorialdayweekend/events. that night to get your sexy on. This now don’t they!! On May 16th, php. will be followed by another Pool there will be a PARADE IN Just like their party and another dance party PHOENIX, Rougemont Gardens. and another pool party the next It will begin at 12 noon near St. American day. Man, between dances and Sidwell’s Centre. “Now in it’s pools, I’m making a splash! For seventh year, Exeter Pride is an counterparts, more information on all events,: entirely volunteer-led Parade and BIRMINGHAM PRIDE clublezlife.com/events-lesbian- growing set of entertainments for lgbt/detail/splash-pool-party3. the various LGBT communities 2015 in the UK will be of Exeter and the South West,” Gay Pride begins worldwide this say promoters. For more info having a MainStage month. Out in the UK, they are on this exciting event, go to: hosting BIRMINGHAM PRIDE entertainer, dancing, exeterpride.co.uk. 2015 in Birmingham, May 23-24. food and of course, It’s said to be a huge gathering Over on the North American side, lesbos and gay of lgbt’s for 2 days! I love the that would be little ol’ California, English accents. I love when we are kicking off our Pride people. they say, “would you like a cupa Festivals this month as well. Out in tea?” Oops! I am so sorry I got off Long Beach, southern California, track but I love them!!! I wonder we have a festival known as LONG Also over on the east coast side if they think Californians have BEACH PRIDE FESTIVAL. of USA, is a place called Miami, an accent? Oh there I go again. This little doozy will be held on Florida. Here, they seem to have My bad. Just like their American May 16th and 17th. The theme a lot of summer fun as well. counterparts, they will be having of this year’s festival is COLOR AQUA GIRL will be hosting its a MainStage entertainer, dancing, THE WORLD WITH PRIDE. TRAFFIC JAM: COLLISION food and of course, lesbos and gay Lots of fun things to do at this on Friday May 15th at Aqua Girl: people. In addition, they actually event. Tear it up on the dance 45000 Biscayne Blvd Suite 340, have a cabaret! Nice! Hey and floors both western, salsa and Miami Beach, Florida baby!! This check this out. They even have house music. Watch some great is the kick-off dance party for a women’s arena. I mean come entertainment. Eat some yummy the Aqua Girl events May 15-17. on, these Brits have it going on. festival food. Have I ever told you The SPLASH Pool Party held the They made a special spot within I love corn on the cob? Well this same day as Traffic Jam - May the festival, just for women? That one time, I was eating one at a 15th. It will be held at National is so awesome!!! So if you are festival and... Oh I am SOOOOO Hotel on 1677 Collins Ave, Miami in the UK area, head over to this sorry. I just get reminiscing and Beach, Fl. And guess what??? It’s Pride Fest. Sounds like a blast! well, before you know it.. Anyway, freeeeeeee! Yeppers, you heard me birminghampride.com. for more info on this festival, : correctly! I mean how often does a longbeachpride.com. wild and wickedly hot pool party Another Pride in UK is be free? Not very often! So you BRADFORD PRIDE on May Wish I had more room to write are certainly going to want to get 30 in the town of Bradford. This about all of the Pride Fests around your sexy little selves over there. beautiful spot will be flooded with the world but, sadly I’ve run out of Rose Garcia of the Real L Word, lgbt’s on this day celebrating in room. Next month ladies!!! Have will be hosting the event. Saturday style. They too will have dancing, a great May! night, May 15th, hang out with the food, vendors and so much more. girls and your homeys at Aqua Girl For more information, head over for the VVIP Cocktail Reception. to: www.bradfordpride.org.uk.

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he goal of a Dyke March Lesbian News and Hot Java. Donated item for the free raffle is to increase lesbian include Sasha’s Living with Style, The Rally will be opened by the visibility and support The Queen Mary, The Aquarium band Beachtown Poets at 6:30PM. the rights of all women of the Pacific, La Dolce Vita, regardless of labels, This year second Vice Mayor and Complete Women’s Care, Long Tincluding bisexual and transgender 2nd District Councilmember, Dr. Beach Law and PetAlert.US. women. Disparities in heath care, Suja Lowenthal will welcome the 743 E. 4th street in Long Beach. equal pay and hiring opportunities women to her district. Charlotte Doors open at 8PM. $1 cover. $1 are some of the issues highlighted. Laws will speak next; she recently and $2 drinks. spoke out nationally against The first year over 400 women prejudice and hatred and authored 1.2 Miles from Bixby Park on the participated, the second year 500 - the “Intolerant Jackass Act” to corner of 4th & Olive. this year the rally, march and after counter the hate from the “shoot party will be held on Friday May ______the gays” initiative. Local leaders 15th, 2015 starting at 6:30pm. ______will be speaking as well including Please bring your signs and Vanessa Romain who has been Beachtown Poets Starts at 6:30PM banners and make history! featured in two films about Rally Starts at 7:00PM Rally and March are at Bixby hate and prejudice and Keynote Park Bandshell, 2nd and Junipero, Speaker Jinx Beers who founded March Steps off at Long Beach. the Lesbian News in 1976; this 7:30PM publication is still alive and well The Rally will begin at 7:00 PM at The After Party Doors open at today published by Ella Matthes. Bixby Park on Friday, May 15th, 8:00PM 2015. Sponsors are Hot Stuff, The After the Rally and March is The

THE COACH’S CORNER

Create Your Breakthrough! | By Kristi Pallino

aise the bar for your something new, I can guarantee the future. Listen to your intuition life experience. If you that fear will arise. Identify and and not your fear, step out of your don’t, who will? This describe this fear so it is no longer comfort zone little by little, and column is meant for hidden. Now you know what it implement a health plan. This is you! looks like – what shape it is. Take a key to having the energy and the R good look, because this description confidence to master your fear. What holds you back from doing that you see before you is trying You need a healthy body and mind what will enrich your life? I can to hold you in old patterns. Ah ha! to think clearly. This strengthens guess it’s probably one thing: would This is the breakthrough. your discipline muscle. it be fear? Fear is usually the main culprit of our procrastinations. Once you have cultivated this plan, start asking yourself some What is fear anyway? Why does Be kind to powerful questions such as “What it have such power over us, and kind of life do I want to create? when in our past did we grant yourself What kind of support will I need? permission to its power? If fear How can I challenge myself today? has become the Master of your How can I fall madly in love with life, it is time to change that! during this myself?” Ask these questions not Fear’s language says things like: in an egotistic or arrogant way, but “They will reject me. What if I process. in a way that expresses self-love fail? What if they don’t like me? I and appreciation for all your hard don’t have the money or the time,” Kicking work. etc… We are all familiar with this Be kind to yourself during this dialogue. It’s time to interrupt the yourself in process. Kicking yourself in the pattern. ass only adds more fuel to the We have entered a new year that the ass only fire. The more love you bring, the is just waiting for you to live your more you are going to want to take purpose. Fear will always be there care of yourself. This is your life – it is the way we deal with it that adds more experience – live your life with a will make the difference in our purpose. evolution through this beautiful fuel to the You are loved, powerful, and life experience. Identify where creative! Love, your sister and and what the fear is, and talks to Life Coach, Kristi P. it. Tell it you are sick and tired of fire. it running your life. Tell it what it has cost you in the past, and what YOU can create new patterns – it continues to cost you today! ones that resonate with who you are Whenever we decide to do today and where you see yourself in © Kiosea39 | Dreamstime.com “AN EMOTIONAL

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rab your good luck with their myth that men are and Intern (Lewinsky). charms, get out your superior. Expect it to get hellishly My Ns are: Naïve; Nag; Neckline ink daubers, lay harsh. (or anything about her clothing); down your cards and While we suffer the slings and Nitwit (PJ O’Rourke’s word for get ready to play: arrows of the 24-hour news her in his criticism of It Takes a GHillary BINGO! cycle, we might as well entertain Village); and in the center of my Yep, it’s official. She’s running for ourselves. I propose we devise card a FREE space (because we president. Yay. BINGO cards, fill them with deserve one.) all the trending buzzwords and While we’re busy mobilizing the For G, I have: Girlie (please!); latest insults and play along. All Hillary vote, we know what’s Girth (or anything about her size or we have to do is take a sheet of coming--18 months of anti- shape); Grandma (Granny, Geezer, paper (recycled is good, reused is Hillary spin. I’m not referring or any ageist insult); Grouch better) and lay out a grid. Fill in to legitimate concerns about her (also grumble, gruff, grump and five words of familiar drivel under plans and positions, we do need grouse or anything condemning each of the B-I-N-G-O columns to raise those questions and push her demeanor for being less than and get cracking. While the male her toward greener, more peaceful “ladylike”); and all Gynophobia supremacists work their panties policies. But with Hillary in the (extreme irrational fear of women.) into a wad, we’ll be having fun race we’re facing a barrage of making and marking our special And lastly, in the O column: BS that targets her solely because Hillary BINGO cards. Overbearing; Overambitious; she’s a woman. Obese; Old; and anything Ready to play? We have to brace ourselves. critiquing her Outfits. You know they’re dredging up You can pick your own favorite Sound fun? Play alone or party every dirty rotten detail to try to fodder for Hillary-bashing. Here’s with pals. Whenever you catch discredit our gal. Mud will be mine. another talking head shamelessly flung. We can count on them Under B I’m listing: Bitch; dissing Our Champion with a spewing bile about everything Bimbo; Battle ax, Benghazi; and nasty word that’s on your BINGO from her husband’s peccadilloes to any mention of her Body (Breasts, card, don’t just seethe in anger – her pantsuits. (Question: Why are Boobs, Butt, Belly or Bulging it depletes your chi and leads to men’s pantsuits just called suits?) thighs). ulcers. Instead, pick up your ink We’re in for a torrent of sexist dauber proudly and mark off that For I, I’m putting: It Takes a Village stereotypes, misogynist claptrap item with the smug satisfaction (her awesome book on global and general nonsense. The that you’re that much closer to responsibility for the well-being patriarchy does not like uppity hollering BINGO! Oh, and also to of children, roundly criticized women asserting their rightful witnessing the election of our first by foes); Iran (especially her place in leadership. They’ll woman president. Pretty cool. objection to Republicans’ letter kick and scream like tantruming “to the Leaders of the Islamic toddlers and never admit that they Republic of Iran”); Investigation simply can’t stand anyone messing (Whitewater); Insurance (Health); © Americanspirit | Dreamstime.com

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Take a good look at Libra (September 23-October 22) It’s a mix of your physical state of being. What do you need highs and lows this month. Airy and Fiery planets to do to balance your body? What do you need to do to urge you to move ahead, whilst lingering Uranus/Pluto balance your checkbook? Find your equilibrium so you energy causes consternation and inactivity. But standing can gather up a head of steam to take advantage of many still or sliding backwards is not an option! Forward! positive influences from fiery planetary positions this month. 2015 is a time to break out of your old patterns, Scorpio (October 23-November 21) Try not to fret so get started! about work and money. Take a deep breath and realize it will all work out. Don’t forget your relationships Taurus (April 20-May 20) You will find help from and social connections. There’s great energy coming some unexpected sources now, so pay attention to your way from others but you must be there for them anyone who offers unusual opportunities. Take advantage to share it with you! Get things into a better balance for of anything new that you can learn and apply directly to happiness. career or other important projects. Travel could be a little challenging but could be very rewarding, particularly if Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Work it is business related. This should be a good month if you and responsibility may mess up your routine. can avoid burning yourself out, so keep that in mind. Be aware that your body is your temple and avoid the tendency to burn the candle at both ends. You may need Gemini (May 21-June 20) This month could be a to learn some healthy boundaries before burnout or wild ride, so get ready. Single Geminis might get irritability occur. a pleasant surprise when a new love interest suddenly appears. Things are changing around you. You really Capricorn (December 22-January 19) Your need need to keep your eyes wide open as you might be a to focus and stay on point needs to come into feeling a little spaced out. Mars in Gemini gives you a alignment with your need for FUN. That’s right, fun! big blast of energy during May. Use it wisely! Sometimes a foreign concept to Caps but it shouldn’t be, particularly this month when love and creativity Cancer (June 21-July 21) Your social calendar are highlighted. Emotions rise to the surface around and work life will be full this month and you may Mother’s Day. feel like a juggler with too many balls in the air. Many powerful emotional changes are coming your way. Be Aquarius (January 20-February 18) If you feel compassionate and patient with loved ones and friends. a little wrung out, take some time off to regroup. They will need you. You may need to slow down so you can tune in and figure out what you are lacking. And once you do, you Leo (July 23-August 22) Major responsibilities in can make some solid plans to create more satisfaction the workplace could get in the way of some other and flow in your life. things you’d love to do. Be responsible, it will really pay off. There will be lots of change in personal relationships. Pisces (February 19-March 20) This could be Some of it fun, some of it crazy making. Overall this is a a touchy month for work and communication. good month for you but a little confusing at times. Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Stand up for your rights but try not to make yourself a target. This Virgo (August 23-September 22) This is a Mercury Retrograde may have your name on, so tread fortunate time for mixing business with pleasure. lightly and carry a big stick! You can gain great insight from others who may help you with your career. Express you creative side and tell people how you are feeling and what you want to say. Don’t scatter your energy. You don’t want to miss an opportunity because you are distracted.

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