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‘Coming Out Colton’ Bares Not All But A Lot
| And what’s up with that ridiculous montage? By Lawrence Ferber When the former star of “The Bachelor†and pro football player Colton Underwood came out on a “Good Morning
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Jennifer Coolidge in everything now, please
By Romeo San Vicente Jennifer Coolidge had a very good 2021. She was simultaneously sympathetic and villainous in “The White Lotus,†disgruntled and bitter in the under-appreciated indie “Swan Songâ€
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Getting to know ‘Mayor Pete’
By David-Elijah Nahmod Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, made history when he became the first openly gay man to run for President of the United States.
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Southern Spirit
| A very queer vacay in historic Savannah By Lawrence Ferber The ghost of Kevin Spacey haunts this room. Actually, it’s the ghost of a rich, gay antiques dealer and
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The Ultimate Guide to Gay Gift Giving 2021
By Mikey Rox Stumped on what gifts to give your family, friends, and neighbors this year?Check this list then check it twice — because while you’ve been naughty, they’ve been
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2021: The year in review
By Nancy Ford As I’ve said at this time every December for the last 33 years (please sing along if you know the words), “What a year, what a year.â€
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‘Second chance’ recipes make for happier holidays
By Paula Dream (AKA Kale Haygood) Happy holidays! By the time you get this edition of MONTROSE STAR, Turkey Day is over and Santa is on his way. I am wishing everyone
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Pessimism spells trouble for Democrats
By Colby Etherton The last few weeks of November were a mixed bag for Democrats, who have been struggling to make their case to voters ahead of next year’s mid-term
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Something to ‘Relish’
| A solid standby in River Oaks By Jim Ayres I wasn’t particularly stressed when I went to dinner at Relish, located in that kind of Upper Kirby/River Oaks zone.
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Ho, ho, ho! And away we go!
By Forest Riggs If the pandemic has kept you from visiting Galveston Island, now just might be the time to drive down and enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Christmas is