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Kathy's Lesbian Life Blog March 2009 Archive

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

Lesbian Mayor who Rocks

Tuesday March 31, 2009
Zurich, Switzerland just elected an out lesbian for mayor. Zurich is a gay-friendly city, which will host EuroPride this year. Corine Mauch is the first lesbian mayor of a major ... Read More

When Opposites Attract: How to Make the Relationship Work

Monday March 30, 2009
Dear Lesbian Life: I am just reaching the preliminary boundaries of a relationship with this AMAZING girl. We go to the same small college and are involved in two fairly different ... Read More

Love Poems from a Secret Admirer

Saturday March 28, 2009
What would you do if every day for a week someone left a different love poem on your car? That's exactly what happened to someone in the Lesbian Life Forum: ... Read More

Famous Bisexual Women

Friday March 27, 2009
When straight women are asked what woman they find attractive, many of them say Angelina Jolie. I often wonder if it is because Angelina Jolie is beautiful or if it ... Read More

Will Using a Dildo Make Her Want Men?

Wednesday March 25, 2009

Is She Lesbian or Bisexual?

Tuesday March 24, 2009
Dear Lesbian Life: I'm 19 and I was wondering if I’m really a lesbian or am I bisexual? I know I’m young and I've read your answers to some of the ... Read More

Vermont Next for Gay Marriage?

Tuesday March 24, 2009
Vermont, the first state to legalize civil unions, could be the next state with same-sex marriage. Yesterday the Vermont Senate voted overwhelmingly to legalize same-sex marriage. The bill now moves ... Read More

Kasia and Tracey's Love Story

Monday March 23, 2009
Kasia and Tracey loved to do jigsaw puzzles together. So when it came time to propose, Kasia knew a puzzle had to play in in some way. Her proposal surprised ... Read More

Hunter's Way: Lesbian Fiction Review

Friday March 20, 2009
I put a call out for you to write reviews of your favorite lesbian books and movies. So far I've heard from a few of you. There are so many ... Read More

Tax Filing for Married Same-Sex Couples

Wednesday March 18, 2009
I have an appointment with my accountant tomorrow. So today, I am spending the day getting organized. Most people hate tax time, with the exception of my accountant. But I ... Read More

Best Places to Get Married in Connecticut for Same-Sex Couples

Tuesday March 17, 2009
Hello my name is Jordon and I wanted to know how to set up my marriage with my fiancé? We plan on getting married April 16, 2011 and I'm just ... Read More

When the California Supreme Court Decides on Prop 8

Sunday March 15, 2009
The California Supreme Court has heard the arguments about Proposition 8, the California Constitutional Amendment that makes gay marriage illegal. The court has until June 3rd to make its decision ... Read More

Blind Faith: Murder in the Ex-Gay Movement

Friday March 13, 2009
Lesbian mystery fans have come to expect great things from writing duo Diane and Jacob Anderson-Minshall, authors of the Blind Eye mystery series. Their third book, Blind Faith, is set ... Read More

Jennifer and Cat Cora

Thursday March 12, 2009
You know Cat Cora as the celebrity chef from Food Network's Iron Chef America program. But did you know that Cat Cora is also an out lesbian, winner of a ... Read More

Six Ways to Kill Your Sex Life

Wednesday March 11, 2009
Some people assume that once you’re in a good and healthy relationship, that your sex life will remain great through out the relationship. Our sexual connection, like other aspects of ... Read More

Employment Protection For LGBT Workers

Tuesday March 10, 2009
In an economy such as this, many people are concerned about losing their jobs. Decreased production, lay-offs and business closings are all real concerns for America's workers. But did you ... Read More

L Word Last Episode

Sunday March 8, 2009
Tonight is the last L Word ever. After six years of loving her, hating her, or simply being annoyed by her, tonight we find out who killed Jenny Schecter. We ... Read More

Dear You

Friday March 6, 2009
This post was started on the Lesbian Life Forum: I thought I would start a new thread called “Dear You.” What you do is type Dear You and then write ... Read More

Lesbian-Friendly Asheville, NC

Thursday March 5, 2009
Certain towns have reputations for being lefty or liberal. Berkeley, California. Eugene, Oregon. Ithaca, NY. Even in the South, in a conservative state like North Carolina, one can find a ... Read More

Prop 8 Arguments to Be Heard by California Supreme Court on Thursday

Wednesday March 4, 2009
Tomorrow the California Supreme Court will hear arguments for and against Proposition 8, the California constitutional amendment that took away the rights of same-sex couples to marry. This is the ... Read More

L Word 607: Did Bette Kill Jenny?

Tuesday March 3, 2009
Dance Until You Drop Most of this week’s show takes place at the all night dance party fundraiser for the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center, a real center that does ... Read More

Should You Open a Joint Account?

Monday March 2, 2009
Although we had been living together for years, my partner and I didn't open up a joint checking account until it came time for us to buy a house. It's ... Read More

LGBT Students of Color and Discrimination

Monday March 2, 2009
It may be a new era in America with a Black president, but that doesn't mean that life is easier for the average LGBT person of color in America. In ... Read More
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