Accolades and admonishment. I’ve gotten both for dipping my toes in the political waters that we are now navigating two weeks into the new administration. We take seriously our charge …

Gay Desert Guide Weekend: Jan 31–Feb 2, 2025

Gay Desert Guide: Week of Jan 27, 2025
“The magic of theatre is how much can you stimulate the mind of the audience, not how many illusions you can create,” said Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah. Our local theatre …

Gay Desert Guide: Week of Nov 18, 2024
Today’s front page headlines confirm the tumultuous Trump times we’re living in. LA Times: “Trump poses Threat to California’s Transgender protections, experts say” and The Desert Sun splashes on Page …

Gay Desert Guide: Week of Apr. 22, 2024
Cool, calm and collected. That’s how I spent my weekend making a trek to Idyllwild for a welcome retreat with friends. As we observe Earth Day to start the week, …

Gay Desert Guide Weekend: Mar. 29-31, 2024
“Tenderful” is a new word I learned Thursday at the Senior Inspiration Awards. It means you’re ten times wonderful – “one” derful… The word came from honoree Father Charlie Ara, …

Gay Desert Guide: Week of Mar. 25, 2024
Jill Biden made a pit stop in Rancho Mirage on Saturday. It’s just the beginning of the political fundraising season where big names will help raise big money for the …

Gay Desert Guide: Week of Nov 20, 2023
Holiday music droning from the grocery store speakers. Black Friday Sale emails. End of the year donation requests. Tis the season! As Thanksgiving week gets underway, you can participate in …