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Telling my 10-year-old that I am gay

The Didactic Pirate - HuffPost Parents
April 16th, 2012

Readers of my blog now know that I came out last year. I told pretty much all the key players in my life that I'm gay, one person at a time. It was freakin' exhausting to have The Conversation so many times, but it was good. Everyone in my life was amazing and supportive and worthy of their own Humanitarian award, no kidding.

One of the last people I came out to was my 10-year-old daughter, about nine months into the process. Strange that the final person to hear the news was one of the people who needed to know the most.

SDKC to Drag It Out and raise funds for ThatsSoGayLIVE this Sunday at Numbers

SDGLN Staff
April 13th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- The crew of the San Diego Kings Club are back this weekend to DRAG IT OUT for their adoring fans and they plan to help a local media organization at the same time.

Join local favorites Rudy Ramrod, Whiskey Dick, Smokey Gonzalez and your emcee Regina Styles this Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 8:00 pm at Numbers, located at 3811 Park Blvd., in Hillcrest.

Cover is just $5.

Numbers will be offering Happy Hour prices all night long, served up with a smile by beloved bartender, Joe Martinez.

Spinning tunes for the evening will be the SDKC's very own, DJ Tookansam.

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A colorful, loving farewell to Charissa "Chazzy" Kolich

Mary Buckheit -- Special to SDGLN
April 13th, 2012

Last month, San Diego lost a vibrant member of our LGBT community, Charissa Kolich. On Saturday, March 17, well over 200 grieving friends and family members gathered at Bali Hi restaurant, overlooking San Diego Bay, to pay their respects. Below is the eulogy that her dear friend (and erstwhile SDGLN correspondent) Mary Buckheit shared that day with those in attendance. It bears repeating, not only for those who heard it the first time, but also for those who didn't.

Hello fellow Chazaholics.

Uptown farmers markets expanding to the community and giving back

Margie M. Palmer - Reporter, San Diego Uptown News
April 13th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego has some of the most exquisite weather in the country, so it’s not surprising that area farmers have a harvest season that spans longer than most. The city’s numerous weekly farmers markets provide these farmers opportunities to sell their wares and integrate with the community. Farmers markets in Hillcrest and North Park have added two new programs to extend their community involvement in their weekly markets.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Finance Assistant for Townspeople

SDGLN Staff
April 13th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- Townspeople is hiring a Finance Assistant to assist with the operations of the nonprofit organization's administration/finance department.

The job is being advertised as part time (about 25 hours per week), and is a non-exempt hourly position. The successful candidate will be hired on a temporary basis, from three to six months, with the possibility of permanent placement depending upon funding availability.

Hillcrest 2.0 to host nationally recognized speaker

Dave Schwab - Reporter, San Diego Uptown News
April 13th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- Hillcrest 2.0, the umbrella under which several community meetings have been held to discuss future development, is hosting a curbside chat.

Organized by the Hillcrest Business Association (HBA), feedback from these meetings will be included in the input of Hillcrest businesses in rewriting Uptown’s neighborhood plan.

At the curbside chat, developers of Hillcrest 2.0 will discuss its progress on Tuesday, April 17, at 5 p.m. The forum will take place at the Bamboo Lounge, 1475 University Ave.

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RGOD2: Reflections on the Titanic, the "unsinkable" ship that went down | VIDEOS

The Rev. Canon Albert Ogle - SDGLN Contributor
April 13th, 2012

(Editor’s note: The Rev. Canon Albert Ogle’s weekly RGOD2 column reflects on his grandfather’s presence a century ago at the human devastation caused by the sinking of the Titanic. This trauma caused this young teenager to lose his faith and work for a more just world where the class issues of the disaster could be confronted and repaired.)

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The Real e-State: Sure looks like a seller's market

Bo Bortner - Team Metro Real Estate
April 12th, 2012

We are a few months into 2012 now, so how is the year looking for real estate in Southern California and San Diego County, specifically?

As a Realtor in San Diego and as a columnist, I am challenged to bring clients and readers a balance between hard numbers and facts, as well as new perspectives outside your current field of vision.

Any professional in this field who only focuses on statistics, people, or classes, is missing something and is not serving you. These should all play a part in a Realtor’s effectiveness.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Anthony Gioffre | VIDEOS

SDGLN Staff
April 10th, 2012

Anthony Gioffre has a lot to say - he just wants to find the right venue to say it in! The 53-year-old video producer loves using his business, Golden Lodestar productions, to tell the stories of the LGBT community.

Hailing from New York, New York, Anthony has brought a bit of East Coast flair to San Diego for the last twelve years ... and regularly enjoys eating at Hillcrest's City Deli. He is happily married to his partner, Gary Rader.

What organization(s) do you volunteer for, and why?

Chaz Bono to be honored at 23rd annual GLAAD Media Awards in LA

SDGLN Staff
April 10th, 2012

LOS ANGELES -- GLAAD today announced it will honor LGBT equality advocate, author and speaker Chaz Bono at the 23rd annual GLAAD Media Awards in LA.

Bono will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the Los Angeles ceremony on Saturday, April 21, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites.

Ellen DeGeneres will open the show and guests will enjoy a performance by Grammy Award-winning singer and LGBT equality advocate, Jason Mraz.

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