Category Archive: lifestyle

What’s the Real Back-Story With These Lesbians?

Jane Velez-Mitchel of JaneUnChained and I have been together for 5 years.  In those 5 years, we have  become quite a duo in figuring out a way to combine our passion for compassion and… Continue reading

Four Years of Sobriety School and the Lessons Continue

126,230,400 seconds 2,103,840 minutes 35,064 hours 1460 days 4 years That is how long I have been sober today (well yesterday). Wow. July 11, 2015 marks four years of sobriety. I am proud… Continue reading

#HappyNewYear

2015 has arrived!  People tend to feel rejuvenated at the start of a new year.  Hopes and dreams are reborn…to do lists grow, goals are set high.  It’s a time for the re-invention… Continue reading

Traveling With Compassion

Last month my girlfriend, Jane, and I traveled to Prague and Vienna for 10 days for a little vacation. Wow, what amazing places. Beautiful and grand architecture.  Clean cities and parks.  Royal Palaces… Continue reading

3 Years | 1,096 Days | 26,310 Hours | And a Whole Lot of Minutes!

That is how long my blood has been free from drugs and alcohol.  Today marks my 3 year sobriety birthday…or anniversary as they say on the East Coast. I feel pretty darn grateful… Continue reading

A Whole Lotta Happy People

New York Gay Pride Weekend was a couple of weeks ago, and I had the opportunity to march in the parade for the first time.  It was an absolute blast.  My partner and… Continue reading

How Sobriety Led Me To Veganism

com·pas·sion kəmˈpaSHən noun  sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.  “the victims should be treated with compassion” Prior to getting sober, I truly didn’t understand the meaning of compassion.… Continue reading

Everywhere I Look, A Bar Says……..Come Hither.

I moved to New York City in October 2014 from Los Angeles, and instantly loved the energy…and the convenience of walking through the city to get to most destinations.  No more driving on… Continue reading

Lesbian Sober Love!

News Alert:  Jodi Foster is giving up the booze for love! Alexandra Hedison has been sober for over a decade…Go Alexandra!  You all remember her from the Lword….and her hot steamy affair with Rachel Shelley,… Continue reading

How NOT to save the world!

I ran across this advertisement for the Rainforest Alliance, which is brilliant, in my humble opinion.  It’s got creativity, humor, and an important message.  Not only that, but I think many people can… Continue reading