Ask Francine – I’m Baffled, So You Must Be Wrong
Before I begin, I must offer a formal apology to my dear friend, Bishop Robert W. Finn, D.D., whom I described recently as a man who wears a dress. […]
July 2010
Cocktail Chatter – A Yankee Sazerac
“This is like Jezebel,” I snarled as I leafed through the cocktail books. Some were mine, but most came with the house, which was built by the guy who owned Showers – a bar in Chelsea that features guys in Speedos drenching, self-lovingly soaping and rinsing themselves onstage. The old gang showers at the Columbia gym were hotter. […]
Health and Fitness – How to Change the Soundtrack of Your Day
There’s a fork in the road. What do you do? Pick it up so as not to injure your tires. Then figure out what road you will take to get to where you are going. […]
BookWorm – Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man.
It seems so benign.
Seriously, what’s the harm in a bite of chocolate? A grande latte? One more can of cola, yes to the caffeine? A bakery doughnut with sprinkles? […]
For a Laugh, Invite Home ‘The Mothers-in-Law’ on DVD
Ever hear the one about the mothers-in-law who had their own hit sitcom in the late ’60s? If you have (or even if the series is new to you), you’re in luck! MPI Home Video is taking us all back to the groovy days of dial telephones, portable typewriters and LP records — not to mention raucous comedy. […]
Jake Shears Works Hard
To promote the new Scissor Sisters album NIGHTWORK, the band’s front man Jake Shears placed an ad, including erotic nude photos, on the male escort site, Rentboy.com […]
Miscellany – My Panic Started With Two Little Words: Swim Test
Summer has decided to unpack and stay awhile, so this is a good time to reflect on summers past. One summer about 19 years ago stands out immediately in my memory. […]
Tax 411 – What You Give and What You Get
The tax code rewards those who give – so long as they itemize their deductions. Partners who can’t file jointly, either because they are unmarried or their marriage is not recognized for tax purposes, can arrange their giving to get the greatest reward (that means the biggest tax savings) from their generosity. […]
In The Parade – Mom and the Moonlight
One night during my last visit home, after dinner was cleaned up, my sister came into the kitchen and told me that Mom wanted to say good night. […]
On Aug. 3, Don’t Miss the Chance to Vote
Aug. 3 is the date to make your voice heard with your vote. To help you decide which candidates to support, Four Freedoms Democratic Club and KC Pride Democratic Club both ran ads in the June/July issue of Camp with their endorsements for Missouri elections. In case you didn’t see the issue, here are their suggestions: […]