Earlier this month, I had the unique opportunity to attend a two-day summit on gender equality issues for women working in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The presenters were women in prominent leadership positions at GE, Coca-Cola, Google, LinkedIn and Pixar, government agencies such as the U.S. Navy and NASA as well as some […]
It’s a balmy summer Sunday in Omaha, in 1974, and my dad and his new, Liz Taylor-look-a-like wife load up the neighborhood kids into our two Kingswood Estate station wagons. There are 14 of us in all, including my three new step-siblings. During my short visit, I’ve already fallen hopelessly in love with Jack, the […]
Lesbian Comic Poppy Champlin is Back! I loved watching the old comics on TV— Flip Wilson, Johnny Carson, Red Skelton, Jackie Gleason and the Honeymooners and Lucy, I loved Lucy. I would watch that all the time, and The Three Stooges. I wasn’t a big fan of the Marx Brothers I think their humor went […]
Many people in the LGBQ community struggle with fear, anxiety, and depression. According to NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Illness, LGBTQ individuals are almost 3 times more likely than others to experience a mental health condition such as major depression or generalized anxiety disorder. Seeking treatment is very important, but sometimes, it can be […]
After divorcing, jumping the fence, and dating for a while, I began wondering why most of the people I went out with disappeared after the first date. I started reading self-help books, where I learned about something called emotional sobriety. This meant I needed to create healthy boundaries and rules for myself around dating. One […]
Did you know that the gay and lesbian population has higher rates of mental illness, depression, and anxiety than the general population? Here are some tips on what you can do about it. Some people have a difficult time in managing their depression. Sometimes, their depression and fears can get the best of them. As […]
I lived in LA for 14 years in West Hollywood and then moved back to the woods in Perryville, RI. Talk about country, ya know how they say it is bad luck for a black cat to cross your path? Well, what is it when a black cow crosses your path? Seriously, one night I […]
What do you do when your partner has to deal with persistent fears, anxieties, or even depression? Well, the first thing you need to do is to get the person to seek the services of a professional who can lead them in the right direction and give them the help they need. In addition, here […]
I have wanted to say this for a long time, so here goes: As a real estate agent, our brokers encourage us to try to generate business, so I made the commitment to make 3-5 phone calls a week to prospects and past clients. This week, a lesbian couple was on my list, former buyer/clients […]
Think about a Pride weekend from years past, back to a time when you colored your hair for fun and not to cover the gray. Chances are the band BETTY was on stage. Or when you subscribed to Showtime so you could watch “The L Word.” Every week you heard BETTY. Been to the Michigan […]
Hang on, it’s going to be a wild ride!
— Robin
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