It seems like there’s a giant pile of things that are about to fall off the desk if I don’t at least give ’em a mention … so here ya go, in no particular order: The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of So. Nevada is hosting a Democratic presidential candidate debate tomorrow (Thurs.) at the…
Not a fan of Old Man McCain and I can’t say I’m surprised about this YouTube video where he talks about beating Hillary Clinton. Well, he answers a question from a woman in the audience who says, “How can we beat the bitch?” Cue laughter. I’m not even a fan of Hillary, but it’s just…
Sounds very interesting and it’s organized by some awesome women, many of whom helped out with behind-the-scenes planning for the Fag Bug event in town. Kudos! (And they’re so awesome they even thought of providing childcare!) — Emmily
While I’m not a Hollywood writer, I am still very much in support of the writers’ strike. As a writer myself, I can’t help but feel solidarity with those trying to get a fair shake. And even in journalism, I felt the unfair reality of being the “talent” without being compensated, as certainly others were…
Okay, so maybe everyone’s not ready to think about holiday shopping just yet, per my post yesterday. (I’m actually not ready myself, but thought I’d help out those proactive folks who are.) But certainly Thanksgiving is the next traditional holiday. But what about the folks who are going to go hungry? What about the folks…
“Tis the season.” Or so it goes. Anymore “the season,” which is to say the mass-consumer-materialism-orgy that is Christmas starts two weeks before Halloween — if not earlier. Already, the big-box chain stores are launching their holiday ads with “wishlists” and celebratory “magic.” The whole buy-Buy-BUY part of Christmas is vulgar to me. But I…
This is slightly off of the usual topics but I just finished reading Gregory Maguire’s Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. (I know. I’m behind the times in my reading …) I’m wondering if any Siren readers out there have any thoughts on the book? (Not interested in the…
While I HATE Walmart, I understand that for some people it’s the only choice. In a city like Las Vegas we have lots of shopping choices, but when I go visit my family on the farm in Illinois, their closest grocery/department store and pharmacy is a Walmart. And to tell you the truth, if Walmart…
I detest banning books and I detest people who would want to do so. Today I wanted to share a letter to the editor on the subject written with true elegance by Pat Conroy. – Emmily A Letter to the Editor of the Charleston Gazette: I received an urgent e-mail from a high school student…
Wanted to pass the word along that folks are organizing the next production of the Vagina Monologues. Here’s the info: Auditions are Nov. 14 & 15 at 7 p.m. at College of Southern Nevada Charleston campus. Auditions are open to women 18+ regardless of experience. E-mail Miranda for more info: lasvegasvm@gmail.com. — Emmily
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