Religious Holidays

I want to keep this short seeing as I might have my messed up family coming soon to celebrate the Islamic religious holiday of Eid al-Adha. Therefore, this might just be an overview and small summary of what this day means to a Muslim and should mean to all Muslims.  Read More »

At a Purim-themed burlesque show last night, I felt a definite sense that something progressive was unfolding around me. People of many ethnicities, faiths, and orientations were gathered at the gay bar to celebrate a classic tale of speaking truth to power. The energy at the bar was suffused with the spirit of something, but was it progress?  Read More »

So, here we are on October 9, 2007; my husband and I leave the house for a couple of hours to get some grocery shopping done. In the car, my husband makes a joke "How much do you want to bet they have Christmas music playing?"  Read More »

Ramadan Kareem

It is the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan celebrated by Muslims, who follow the religion of Islam. It began on September 12, 2007; and lasts for approximately 29 to 30 days.  Read More »