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Kathy's Lesbian Life Blog April 2006 Archive

By Kathy Belge, About.com Guide to Lesbian Life since 2003

Is Rosie Returning to Daytime TV?

Friday April 28, 2006
Early word is that Rosie O'Donnell is returning to daytime talk TV as one of the hosts of ABC's The View. The View is produced by Barbara Walters and ... Read More

Walk for Togetherness

Thursday April 27, 2006
Here's my inspirational lesbian of the day. Jennifer Schumaker from San Diego, CA is walking from San Diego to San Francisco to bring awareness to gay, lesbian, bisexual and ... Read More

What Kind of Lesbian Are You?

Thursday April 27, 2006
What's in a name? When we begin to come out, we may question, are we lesbian? Are we bisexual? Or are we simply a woman who is ... Read More

Lesbian Beard and Other Terms

Tuesday April 25, 2006
What is a gay or lesbian beard? Hint: it has nothing to do with facial hair. Check out these new terms in the Lesbian Life Glossary. Beard Ex-Gay Reparative ... Read More

Gay Marriage: Canada to U.S.

Monday April 24, 2006
Dear Kathy: I saw an article of yours that said this: "In December 2004, the Canadian Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriages are constitutional. On June 28, 2005 the House of Commons ... Read More

Melissa & Tammy Having Twins

Saturday April 22, 2006
Being a twin, of course I was excited about the news. Melissa Etheridge and her wife Tammy Michaels Etheridge announced that Tammy is pregnant with twins. When I ... Read More

Queer vs. Gay/Lesbian

Friday April 21, 2006
I love hearing from you when you have questions or comments about lesbian life. This week I heard from Vanessa. She asked this question, "I was wondering if ... Read More

Mariel Hemingway Goes Gay Again: In Her Line of Fire

Thursday April 20, 2006
Back in the day I loved the movie Personal Best. Mariel Hemingway played a lesbian track star. It was one of the few movies with any kind ... Read More

Great Lesbian Easter Egg Roll

Wednesday April 19, 2006
For weeks the anticipation has been brewing. Gay and lesbian families had decided to take part in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll just to show that gay ... Read More

Lesbians & Black Triangles

Tuesday April 18, 2006
The pink triangle is a symbol worn by many gay men to show solidarity and pride. Lesbians sometimes wear a black triangle. The origin of the pink and ... Read More

Lesbians and Herpes

Monday April 17, 2006
I often hear from lesbians that they do not practice safer sex. Why? Because they say lesbians are not at risk for HIV and AIDS. Which first ... Read More

Top GLBT Blogs

Saturday April 15, 2006
Warning. These are some good blogs. If you're like me, you're likely to spend an hour or two reading opinions and news from some of the best bloggers ... Read More

Recent Lesbian Life Discussions

Friday April 14, 2006
Have you checked out the Lesbian Life Forum lately? There's some lively discussions happening. Everything from people needing advice to commenting on the state of the world for ... Read More

Butch on Butch Love

Thursday April 13, 2006
Why is it that the typical lesbian relationship is butch/femme or femme/femme? Why is it rare to see two butch women together? Certainly in the gay male community ... Read More

Wednesday April 12, 2006
Part of being a lesbian is being part of a subculture with its own jargon, slang and terms. Some terms are universal to the culture, others fit in a ... Read More

GLBT Families to Roll Easter Eggs

Tuesday April 11, 2006
Every year hundreds of American families gather at the White House for a family-friendly Easter egg hunt. This year hundreds of gay and lesbian families will find out if ... Read More

L Word Season 3 Soundtrack

Monday April 10, 2006
If you're like me, Sunday evening had me wandering around lost, wondering what to do with myself. Now that The L Word third season has ended, what do ... Read More

How to Pick A Gay-Friendly College

Monday April 10, 2006
This is the time of year when many high school seniors are hearing back from the colleges and universities that they applied to. For some the question of where ... Read More

Lots More Hot Lesbian Pics

Saturday April 8, 2006
One of the highlights of the Women's Final Four in Boston was the party thrown by Wolfe Video, Showtime and the National Center for Lesbian Rights. Lesbians lined ... Read More

Sarah Shahi Interview

Thursday April 6, 2006
Sarah Shahi plays Carmen on The L Word. When I was in Boston for the Women's Final Four I had the opportunity to interview Sarah Shahi. She told me ... Read More

Lesbian Flirting Tips for Lesbians

Wednesday April 5, 2006
One of the most fun things about lesbian dating is flirting. Even if you're not looking for a date, flirting can be fun. There is nothing better or ... Read More

Women's Final Four 2006 Pics

Tuesday April 4, 2006
A big hello from Boston and the Women's Basketball NCAA Women's Final Four. Wow, do lesbians sure love basketball! This city is crawling with what my sister and ... Read More

Emily Saliers Sparks Religious Controversy

Sunday April 2, 2006
Should an avowed lesbian be allowed to speak at a religious conference? Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls and her dad were invited to speak at a United Methodist Church ... Read More

Fake Gay News

Saturday April 1, 2006
Happy April Fools Day! I remember always looking forward to April Fools Day in college. Our college paper would print a whole edition of fun stories and fake ... Read More
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