By Forest Riggs I have always enjoyed telling stories and tales. Many a time, while telling a good one, I will say, “…to make a long story short….†Some long-winded, rambling reminiscence or a re-telling of some adventure or story about something I experienced usually followed this catchphrase. Storytelling is as old as humankind and
By Andrew Collins The dignified city that General James Oglethorpe put on the map in 1733 has weathered the vagaries of time in fine fashion. Savannah has survived devastating fires and been spared destruction by General Sherman during the Civil War. It’s bounced back from the neglect of its historic district during the mid-20th century,
By Mikey Rox Spread the love this Valentine’s Day with these festive, fun and sometimes frisky gifts to fill all your special someones’ (hey, we don’t judge) hearts with happiness and felt appreciation.  Love Script Pillows PillowScript’s royal-hued love script pillows – in muted green, red, blue or gray – imbue your personal space with
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By Colby Etherton Over the past few weeks, revelations that classified government documents were found at President Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, and in a private office of his in Washington D.C., have raised questions about Biden’s handling of classified documents that many have compared to the infamous FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago last August. There
By Paula Dream (AKA Kale Haygood) Hello again, readers. I trust everyone is keeping their New Year’s resolutions. I am watching those vodka calories, glass by glass.  And here we are at Valentine’s month. Instead of fighting the restaurant lines and reservations, perhaps you have decided to just stay home with your honey (or honeys,
By Johnny Trlica When people think of a burlesque show, images of exotic dancers, ribald comedy sketches and an uninhibited atmosphere with the free flow of liquor come to mind.  Sally Rand and Gypsy Rose Lee earned their stripes as strippers in early burlesque. Fanny Brice, Mae West, Eddie Cantor, Abbott and Costello, W. C.
By Romeo San Vicente Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, the Emmy-nominated heart and soul of “Pose,†is about to make her mark on the big screen. Of course, she’s appeared in theatrically released films already, but with “Wildfire,†she’ll be a lead, playing a transgender character. With a producer in “American Idol†vet Randy Jackson, and a
By Nancy Ford There are several names throughout history that we’d prefer weren’t known as being gay: Andrew Cunanan. Milos Yannopolis. Lindsey Graham.  Recently joining this pantheon of losers is George Santos, the newly elected U.S. Representative from New York, who is elevating this gay badge of dishonor to dizzying new heights. Santos, a first-termer
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