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‘Sing’ a song of spicy joy
By Jim Ayres Doesn’t the word “sing†instantly brighten your spirit? Music and songs have an innate power to make people happy, energized and renewed. Sad or rueful, as well,
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People Will Talk: The ‘Let Us Give Thanks’ Edition
By Nancy Ford “I am humbled beyond words that the voters of the 1st Congressional District placed their trust in me today. Voters in New Hampshire and all across the
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In Galveston, it’s Turkey Time
By Forest Riggs Did you ever hear a Thanksgiving song? Didn’t think so. I often wonder why that is. Years ago, the Texas Troubadour, George Strait, included a song on
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4th Wall continues season of Houston premieres with Kate Hamill’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’
Longtime home for cutting-edge live performances, 4th Wall Theatre Company is thrilled to follow the success of September’s Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train with another Houston premiere, Pride and Prejudice. Kate
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5 Steps to Coming to Terms With Your Balding Head
By Mikey Rox Male pattern baldness for a young gay man can be tough to come to terms with, but rest assured that your hair is only one aspect of
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This terpene could change the world
By Rena McCain Happy Weedsday, everyone! Now that the elections are over, we probably still have to fight for our freedoms to medicate with cannabis, so let me tell you
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Will Rosie rivet audiences on The Talk?
By Romeo San Vicente Well, Julie Chen is, of course, out at The Talk thanks to horrible husband troubles. But who’ll take over for her? It seems like every woman
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The Hidden Survivors
| Why people living and aging with HIV will lead the way By Jeff Berry Long-term survivors of HIV face unique challenges – they are the “hidden” survivors of the
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Eric McCormack’s Comedic Revolution
| The sitcom star on the value of ‘Will & Grace’ now and why the show ‘could’ve backfired’ By Chris Azzopardi Eric McCormack auditioned for the role of gay lawyer
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Drag Queen Storytime spared, trans high schooler arrested and other top stories
By Johnny Trlica Commentary: “Fire! Fire! Fire!†It’s like I’ve been yelling “fire†and no one listens. Our country has lost its way. A man sends at least 13 pipe