San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

Whenever I attend an orchestra concert, I do a quick assessment of how many female musicians are on stage.

When Beulah Magruder’s high school reunion rolled around, she boarded an Amtrak train to transport her from San Diego to the Iowa countryside. She was 96 years old.

The April 6 meeting of “Coffee and Conversation” featuring San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis will be rescheduled.

It is the women within our own families who influence us with their advice, wisdom and courage.

And then there’s the grocery store. Like the gym, it provides a quick glimpse into the world of your potential date. You need only to peruse the contents of that hottie’s cart to learn whether you want to climb onboard that ride.

She is a tall, lioness of a woman with the mane and voice to rival any male that could challenge her. She is Danielle Lo Presti.

When Sally Ride blasted into space, she ignited the imaginations of girls worldwide.

A martini embodies class and sophistication -- and so do the events brought to you by Gentlemen’s Martini Night (GMN).

Don’t get me wrong - I love my nieces, cousins, and little brother very much. They are great kids and are family! But I have created such a busy, active lifestyle that children don’t have much of a place in my schedule.

When I think of the strength and character in women who I admire and have looked to as models throughout my life and career, I think of those who skillfully raise their families, and those who struggle mightily to do so.