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Bowties have long been viewed as the formal sibling of the necktie. Today, bowties can be worn formally, also better as a cool and contemporary style item in your everyday wardrobe. Within recent years, it seems like bowties have crept out of the shadow of the necktie and are now basking in their own glorious light. Of course, bowties have been ever present whenever the event is strictly formal, but Bowtiesof today have made the transition into other areas of fashion where they have taken on a much more playful and contemporary role. Like with the necktie, there are endless possibilities as to how you can actually wear them. In terms of famous bowtie wearers, you can choose to wear it dapper like Sinatra, comically like Donald Duck, sexy like a Playboy bunny, smooth like James Bond, or hip like André 3000. Here is a quick guide to how you can style up your look with a bowtie:
Go Classic & Contemporary Every guy should own a black bowtie for all formal occasions when a tux is the dress code. Additionally, a black bowtie can be styled with practically any shirt and just about any type of print for a more contemporary look.
Designer Duds Add a little designer flair to your look with a designer bow tie. The gray knit is both traditional and edgy and is perfectly styled with a custom-fitted denim shirt. Lanvin Cashmere Bowtie (Pre-tied), $185 on neimanmarcus.com
Top Trendy This reversible bow tie in green silk and tartan will dress up any ol’ shirt. Worn a little bigger and with a loose touch, it is perfect for those gorgeous upcoming outdoor parties. O-Tie Highland Tale Bow Tie, $95 (excludes shipping) on o-tie.co.uk
Perfectly Preppy This reversible bow tie will dot your perfectly preppy "i." Combine it with lots of colors and patterns (don’t worry, it will still stand out) or a denim shirt and tie it a little messily for a casual look. The Tie Bar Grandiose Dots Self-Tie, $15 on thetiebar.com
Fun & Edgy Show off your wild side with this spiked and studded bowtie. Wear it with an all black, gray or white shirt to let the bowtie really shine. Wellington III Mid-Stud Bowtie By Jonathan Andry, $46
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DRAGAVANZA WITH DRAG QUEENS, BIRTHDAYS, & BRUNCH Berlin Sylvestre, Staff Writer
for the evening. We raised more than $6,500 that evening. So once again this year I have decided to "turn 40" and raise some money for Jerusalem House. This year I am excited to have actress/drag legend Coco Peru as my emcee! The theme is DRAGAVANZA. I had the extreme honor of joining the board of directors for Jerusalem House this past July. How much money have you raised so far? More than $14,000 in two years.
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What’s Dragavanza all about and how long have you been a part of Jerusalem House? I moved to Atlanta from Panama City Beach, Fla. in 2002. I loved going to the Armorettes shows and always got this awesome feeling watching the community give to and support them and their cause. I always gave donations but wanted to do more. I never seemed to have the time to do more. I wanted to give something back to the community, so I decided to host a party for my 40th birthday in 2011. I invited about 50 friends. I requested no gifts or cards, just that they give a donation to Jerusalem House. I got this idea from Mary Edith Pitts’ annual Birthday Fundraiser for Jerusalem House. I contacted her and one thing lead to another and before I knew it, the party had grown to about 200 people. The first event was held at Jungle Night Club. The format was a drag show, silent auction, and hunk auction. We raised more than $7,500 that evening. I had so much fun turning 40 that I decided to do it again in March of 2012. For that event I used the same format as the previous year, only added a theme, “One Sordid Night,” based on the the movie “Sordid Lives” by Del Shores. I brought in actress Ann Walker (LaVonda Dupree) from the movie and Logo TV series to be my emcee 14 : February 28, 2013
What are some of the direct benefits you've seen the money go to? The money raised from the two previous events as well as the money from the upcoming DRAGAVANZA events help provide housing for low income and homeless individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. I have had the opportunity to meet with several of the residents, both adults and children. Is this a labor of love that you fund on your own? Yes! I am so fortunate to have the best friends and family in the world and an incredible loving partner who puts up with my insanity organizing these events. I also hope that this helps raise awareness about Jerusalem House. Jerusalem House is not an LGBT organization — HIV/AIDS touches everyone. Until a cure can be found, Jerusalem House will continue to help provide housing for those in need. Housing is health care. Housing results in improved health outcomes with the majority of people living with HIV/AIDS. Who are some other sponsors involved? Apart from Fenuxe, other media sponsors to help get the word out are David Atlanta and Project Q. Brushstrokes has generously been selling tickets for the events. Sponsors include Jungle Night Club, Las Margaritas, and Caramba Cafe. Donations for silent auction have come from Roxx Tavern, Ansley Tanning, Atlanta Braves, Apres Diem, Agave Restaurant, World of Coke, First Hand Experience Massage, Urban Body, and more!
So your 40th is coming up! That's a milestone. How long have you been a part of Atlanta's LGBT scene? It will be my "third" 40th! Turning 40 has become lucrative for Jerusalem House. What can people expect at the event? There are actually TWO exciting events: Saturday, March 2 is Dragavanza at Jungle. Actress/drag legend CoCo Peru will be the emcee. Several of Atlanta's most talented entertainers have donated their time and tips for this event. Monica Mitchells, Erica Lee, Mary Edith Pitts, Amber Divine, The East Point Possums, Al'Meria RichMan, Berlinda Wall, and my alter ego Regina Cartier will be working it to make some money for Jerusalem House. There is a silent auction featuring a signed baseball from the Atlanta Braves, Craig Kimbrel, 60 minute massages from First Hand Experience Massage, gift certificates to restaurants such as Apres Diem, Agave, The Varsity, Roxx, and more! On Sunday, March 3 Brunch with CoCo is at Las Margaritas at 1 p.m. Finish off the weekend with a fun filled brunch with Miss CoCo Peru! All you can eat brunch buffet, unlimited mimosas, live DJ, and more! Tickets $35. You've got some pretty seasoned performers! Have the more established drag queens been involved with Dragavanza since its inception? Mary Edith Pitts and Monica Mitchells have been involved with all three fundraisers. Erica Lee joined us last year. Richy Pugh
NIGHTLIFE
maintaining the latest trends like using almond milk as a low-calorie substitute for fruit juice. But if you’re going to cheat a little bit, here’s the place to do it. They’ll juice the fruit or vegetables for your drink right in front of you, so you can guarantee it’s not from concentrate.
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Drinkshop is the perfect excuse to start your liquid diet. Everything is custom-made to suit your tastes — from the ice the bartenders chisel for you from a 300-pound iceberg to the concoction they’ll brew for you using their sexy measuring beakers (think “Dexter’s Laboratory” and add an extreme makeover from the Fab Five). Their cocktail menu doesn’t disappoint as it’ll guide you toward delightful detours from traditional mudslides and Manhattans. If you can resist Ivan’s Cocktail, a beverage bombshell of vodka, Cointreau, St-Germaine, white cranberry juice, lemon, and lime, feel free to stray away from the printed list. Just let
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them know what you want to taste and they’ll make it happen. Ice makes a prominent statement at Drinkshop. In addition to the ‘berg, the back of the bar is lined with freezers, produce is kept on ice in glass cases on the bar, and select spirits are nestled in hollowed out ice block containers, ensuring your cocktail will be served at maximum chilly deliciousness. You won’t find soda guns or premade mixers at Drinkshop, where each mixologist is passionate about anything and everything drink-related. They even submit to GQ’s drink recipe competitions while
With the delightful atmosphere, socially conducive seating, and all the cool glassware and gadgets they have to make your drinks, you might find great difficulty in leaving Drinkshop. And if you don’t think you can make it home, they even have beds for that. How’s that for convenience? So, Sit. Relax. Drink. Indulge. You’ve earned a W. Drinkshop at the W Atlanta - Downtown 45 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard NW Atlanta, Ga. 30308 watlantadowntown.com/ drinkshop
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BroaDWay cares CONTRIBUTES TO GEORGIA AND BENEFITS THOSE LIVING WITH AIDS NATIONWIDE Kat Tippins, Managing Editor 18 : February 28, 2013
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/ EFA) is a New York-based nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organization that benefits AIDS charities all over the nation. BC/EFA first contributed to Atlantabased AIDS charities in 1992 when it awarded a grant to Open Hand.
BC/EFA raises money in a variety of ways, primarily through support and partnership with the Broadway community. “Whether it’s here in New York City with folks on Broadway, with the national tours all around the country or with other theatres throughout the regions, we are extraordinarily fortunate to have the support of so many theatre
“in 2012, BroaDWay cares contriButeD a total of $70,000 to orGanizations in atlanta anD $100,000 throuGhout the state of GeorGia,” “In 2012, Broadway Cares contributed a total of $70,000 to organizations in Atlanta and $100,000 throughout the state of Georgia,” said Director of Communications & Development Danny Whitman. “We’re thrilled by how generous the Atlanta audiences have been, and grateful for the opportunity to give back into the local community to support so many affected by HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses.” So far this year, the organization has completed the first of three grant rounds. “The first grant round focuses on food services: meal delivery programs, congregate meal programs and food pantries. In that grant round, Open Hand received a $35,000 grant,” Whitman said. “The other organizations receive support during one of our other two grant rounds, which will take place in April and June. We are doing everything we can to continue to support the organizations funded in past years.” Most of the AIDS organizations funded by BC/EFA are service providers: food delivery and meals programs, medical and health care, as well as other forms of support services, and according to Whitman, the organization also supports “extraordinary, cuttingedge research organizations like amfAR (Foundation for AIDS Research) and IAVI (International AIDS Vaccine Initiative).”
professionals who make our fundraising and grant-making possible,” Whitman said. “Additionally, we raise money through large, exciting Broadway-sized events, from the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction in September to Gypsy of the Year and the Easter Bonnet Competition in December and April, respectively. There are a half dozen more, including Broadway Backwards in March, Broadway Bares in June, and Fire Island Dance Festival in July.” Whitman said the easiest way for Atlantans to contribute to BC/EFA is to drop money in the bucket during fall and spring audience appeals: “When you go to see a touring Broadway show and they make a pitch from the stage about Broadway Cares, give generously. Your 10 or 20 dollar bill will help provide food to someone homebound
or pay for lifesaving medications. It may provide transportation to and from a doctor or offer someone a safe place to sleep at night.” Atlantans can also visit BC/EFA’s website to discover other ways of getting involved. Besides Open Hand, other Atlanta AIDS organizations that have been funded through BC/EFA include Sister Lore, P.A.L.S., Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition, Inc., National AIDS Education and Services for Minorities, and Jerusalem House, Inc. BC/EFA also benefits charities in other parts of Georgia, such as AIDS Athens, Inc.; Positive Response, Inc. in Carrollton; AIDS Alliance of Northwest Georgia, Inc. in Cartersville; Columbus Wellness Center Outreach and Prevention Project; James House in Marietta; AIDS Resource Council, Inc. in Rome; and My Brothaz H.O.M.E. in Savannah. Ours is not the only state BC/EFA serves: “In addition to those organizations throughout Georgia, there are more than 450 other AIDS and family service providers around the country, from the big cities like Los Angeles, Detroit, New York City, and Atlanta, to rural areas throughout the South and Midwest,” said Whitman. To find out more about how to become a part of BC/EFA, visit broadwaycares.org to create a personal fundraising page, throw a party for Broadway Cares, or join their annual major donor program, The Angels Circle.
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When you arrive in Ft. Lauderdale, you’ll definitely want to check in to one to the following gay-centric accommodations:
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ABOUT 30 MILES NORTH OF MIAMI, EASILY NAVIGABLE FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. OFFERS SUNNY BEACHES, CHOICE EATERIES TO GRAB A DRINK AND A BITE, PLENTY OF GAY-FRIENDLY BEACHSIDE LODGING, AND EXCELLENT SHOPPING CHOICES. THE NINE-HOUR DRIVE FROM ATLANTA IS MOSTLY UNEVENTFUL FOR THE GEORGIA PART (YOU’LL PASS THROUGH MACON, TIFTON, AND VALDOSTA), BUT ONCE YOU GET INTO THE FLORIDA PORTION OF THE TREK, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO MAKE PIT STOPS IN ORLANDO, PORT ST. LUCIE, AND WEST PALM BEACH.
THE GRAND RESORT AND SPA, the largest gay-owned men’s resort in Ft. Lauderdale, features an oversized heated pool; complimentary continental breakfast served poolside each morning; wi-fi throughout the resort; a library complete with books, magazines, newspapers, and games; a long list of spa and salon services; a fitness center; free off-street parking; and it’s pet-friendly for a $25/night pet surcharge. But if you know you’re going to bring Fluffy along, be sure to make your reservation in advance; pet-friendly rooms are limited. 539 North Birch Road | Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33304 grandresort.net CHESTON HOUSE is a short walk from Ft. Lauderdale’s gay beach at Sebastian Street. The guest house itself boasts a clothing-optional courtyard, heated pool, wi-fi, continental breakfast, guest laundry, video/DVD library and reading library, and an exercise room. Accommodations are available for guest rooms, suites, or apartments. 520 North Birch Road | Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Fla. 33304 chestonhouse.com THE WORTHINGTON has been in business with the same ownership and management since 2000, a record for Ft. Lauderdale’s gay men’s resorts. The gated complex is also walking distance from the Sebastian Street gay beach, and guests enjoy waterfalls and fountains, heated pool and jacuzzi, wi-fi, continental breakfast, guest laundry, and an onsite gym. Select rooms have full kitchens. Clothing is optional throughout the resort, so you’re free to walk nude through the lobby, if that’s your thing. 543 North Birch Road | Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33304 theworthington.com
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After you’ve settled in to your guest house of choice, clothe yourself and head out for some food and retail therapy! Wilton Manors is a short drive from the North Birch Road area, and there you’ll find the “Island City” (it’s surrounded by rivers) has enough shops and restaurants to keep you entertained all day. To the Moon Marketplace is a unique candy store with rare sweets from all over the world, hard-to-find sodas (such as Cheerwine, Moxie, and RC Cola), collectibles, and thousands of greetings cards. With locations in Ft. Lauderdale and Wilton Manors, Out of the Closet Thrift Stores provides a place for you to shop and get free HIV testing, all for the benefit of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. Want some souvenirs or need fresh beachwear? Check out Gay Mart, Pride Factory, and Ball. After all that shopping, you’ll surely be hungry (and parched!), so take the day’s booty to Alibi, Rosie’s Bar & Grill, or Village Pub. You’ll want to don your new trunks at the Sebastian Street gay beach, or perhaps you’d rather get some sand on both sets of cheeks. If being naked in your resort’s courtyard just isn’t enough for your nudely needs, head to Haulover Beach, which is about a 20-minute drive from Ft. Lauderdale, but it’s worth it if you really want to sun your buns. 20 : February 28, 2013
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I have been to many a place for a cocktail and have rarely found an establishment willing to call an item “perfect” on the menu, but the “Perfect Margarita” on Mi Cocina’s beverage list lives up to its name — it’s, well, perfect. There are other margarita options, but I recommend you don’t mess with perfection. The chips and salsa brought to every table are fresh and not too salty and you don’t even have to share the salsa bowl. Every guest is given his or her own bowl that has just the right amount of heat. I highly recommend getting some of the Chile con Queso. It’s worth a little guilt the next day. I could go on about their appetizers, but I suggest you save room for the entrées. They are well worth it. Mambo Taxi
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Most of the entrées are priced at $15 or less, and my favorite thus far is definitely the Cocina Changa — aka chimichanga. This is not your usual chimichanga, this is pure indulgence on a plate, and a lot of it. I’ll bet you won't be able to finish it all, even if you try. Trust me: It’s worth that overly full misery. If you are looking for something slightly less filling but just as delicious, try the Tacos Habana or the Ernie’s Chicken. They also have all the normal TexMex fare and the ones I’ve tried — are all good. (Confession: I may be going to this place too often.) They also have some Tex-Mex brunch/ breakfast options that are available all the time. Mi Cocina is one of my favorite Atlanta dining establishments. The food quality and prices are great and the drinks, though a bit pricier, are worth it. The one thing that keeps it from being perfect is that the waitstaff is sometimes hit or miss. Overall, if you are looking for a great place to get dinner and drinks with some friends, head over to Mi Cocina. My grade for the excellent new Midtown addition: a solid A-.
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Cocina brings the best of typical Tex-Mex fare and spices it up a notch with stellar cooking and a beautiful atmosphere. Prepare to be greeted by the friendly staff, soaring ceilings, and panoramic windows that surround the space. Check out the tables downstairs, as they are easier to access and the upstairs tables do not allow for people watching.
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Mi Cocina - Midtown 1080 Peachtree St. Atlanta, Ga. 30309 micocinarestaurants.com
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Gay atlanta's TOP DOCTORS OF 2013
Dr. DaviD Morris
Dr. David Morris serves as the medical director of Pride Medical, where he is an attending physician. “For 13 years, I have served the Atlanta gay community through Pride Medical, along with my excellent staff. I provide both primary care and HIV+ specialty care. Our office is proud to serve the GBLT community. We have a full service practice that includes primary care, HIV care, STD screening and treatment, psychotherapy, full service pharmacy, IV infusion suite, and free HIV testing and counseling,” said Dr. Morris. He recommends that patients have a frank and honest dialogue with their doctors about their sexuality: “It is very important for patients to be open about their sexual orientation with their health care providers. This level of clarity and openness can help the physician get a better insight to the patient and his/her overall health. Issues such as mental health, depression, anxiety, fear, societal pressures, and self-worth affect general health. Sexual practices (safe vs. unsafe), fertility, sexual identity, and overall well-being are important issues to discuss openly with your medical providers. The bottom line is that your medical providers can best help you when they know the full you — all cards on the table.” Outside of his medical profession, Dr. Morris is passionate about photography: “I enjoy studying light and I enjoy seeing through new eyes. I have taken over 20 photography classes. I enjoy taking travel photos: the wild horses in Vieques, the Vienna opera house, Gaudí architecture in Barcelona, children playing in Brooklyn, the Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok, sunset in Charleston Bay, sailing the coast of Maine, New York City during the holidays, Seattle's Pike Place Market and music fest, friends and families, weddings and birthdays, life celebrations, and photos of our three dachshunds.”
Dr. t. DouGlas Gurley
Dr. T. Douglas Gurley is an internal medicine physician and HIV specialist. “We treat the whole GLBT community in our practice, and the standard of care is truly different for our community. I realized this early in my profession and developed my practice to service it,” Dr. Gurley said. “Locking yourself in the medical closet is dangerous to your health. If your doctor doesn't know you're gay, he is not going to ask you the right questions, screen for conditions you are at risk for, and in some cases, not provide the right treatment. If your doctor does not know you are gay, he might not recommend, as we do, that you get vaccinated against HPV, the virus that causes anal cancer. Also, an anal pap smear is critical in diagnosing anal cancer and precancer. I suspect most traditional straight practices are either ignorant to this, in denial, or too afraid to speak about it.” When he’s not treating patients, Dr. Gurley enjoys the culinary arts as a decompressing and therapeutic hobby: “I always stress the importance of balancing the stress of a very busy professional life with a hobby. Hobbies that are cerebral and also incorporate your hands are especially therapeutic. This is because the hands take up more real estate of the brain than any other part of your body. My passion and hobby is cooking and cuisine. I began developing a passion for it while cooking Southern cuisine with my grandmothers in Alabama. Now my repertoire is more refined. Lucky for me, my partner is French, so I have been exposed to exquisite French cuisine and technique through our frequent travels to France. I enjoy the whole process of cooking, from developing a complex menu, executing it, and sharing it around my table with family and friends.”
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Gay atlanta's TOP DOCTORS OF 2013 Dr. reena Gupta
Dr Reena Gupta is an optometrist at Ansley Eye Care who has several years’ experience comanaging LASIK surgery. “Our practice serves the gay community by making each and every person who walks through our doors feel comfortable and welcome. Located in Ansley Mall, we love the diversity of our community,” said Dr. Gupta. “It's very important that patients are open about their sexual orientation during the exam because it allows me to tailor the treatment plan based on lifestyle
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needs and wants.” Besides optometry, Dr. Gupta is passionate about design. She uses this passion in her office by selecting all the frames they carry, creating a unique selection. In 2005, Dr. Gupta volunteered on a relief mission in India, where she helped tsunami survivors get their sight back.
Dr. Nedra Dodds is a former model who founded Opulence Aesthetic Medicine and serves as its medical director. “We are an aesthetic practice that does everything from skincare to cosmetic surgery,” Dr. Dodds said. “The importance of our role in the gay community is to offer medical procedures, administered by medical professionals who are concerned about the overall outcome, and your treatment as a person with respect — and no judgement — as all people are entitled to.” Dr. Dodds is passionate about the performing arts. She is an annual ticket holder of the Atlanta Opera, Atlanta Ballet,
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Photographer/philanthropist Mike Ruiz is good people. His newest work, Pretty Masculine, is a beautiful photobook that aims to capture the masculine element in less-than-conventional ways. To give his fans a chance to immerse themselves in the meticulous undertakings of fashion, makeup, photography, and composition, he’s created the Pretty Masculine app. I really dig the name Pretty Masculine. You don't normally think of the two words at the same time. What's the concept behind the book and what's the app about? This has been a true labor of love. A lot of talent has come together to make this happen. From the models to the make-up artists, to wardrobe to my staff, we all have given of our time to create this hub of creativity. The result has been to provide the end user with a new way to experience art. 32 : February 28, 2013
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Join CoCo Peru at DRAGAVANZA to celebrate Richy Pugh’s third 40th birthday, a benefit for Jerusalem House. Featuring drag queens, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and more! Get your tickets online at dragavanza. eventbrite.com or at Brushstrokes. $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
The garden will be displaying pieces by Bayberry L. Shah, a local Atlanta artist whose beautiful floral paintings will having you wondering where the flowers end and the paintings begin. You can also meet Shah personally on March 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $12.95 for children, $18.95 for adults, and free for members.
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Get together with your favorite camp queens to raise money for our cops with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Grab your one dollar bills to tip the sisters and get ready to laugh while enjoying your drinks and a burger.
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Gay vocalist Juan Cezar and straight guitarist John Miklaucic will be releasing their CD at Smith’s Olde Bar. They’re extremely excited to share their style of electropop music laced with deep, entrancing, vocals. Doors open at 8 p.m. and Frisky Monkey goes on at 11 p.m. Tickets are $8. 03.17.2013
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Two fish swimming in different directions, it’s going to be hard for you to pick which outfit makes your ass look better. Assistance from friends is advised.
ARIES [Mar. 21 – apr. 19]
The ram, natural explorers who knows their way around everywhere. You know the best bars and best secrets.
Taurus [apr. 20 – May 20]
As stubborn as a bull, try to let go this weekend and go to a new club, try a new restaurant, maybe even a little Latino flavor.
GemIni [May 21 – Jun. 22]
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The twins, with a combined attention span of squirrel, you might need your friends to keep you from getting lost after you’ve tried every new cocktail at the bar.
CANCER [Jun. 21 – Jul. 22]
Crabby but adorable, the next time you get mad at the bartender he might just reward you with a drink because it was “cute.”
LEO [Jul. 23 – auG. 22]
The lion is fierce, passionate, charismatic, and has amazing hair. It’s just not fair. Stop that.
virgo [auG. 23 – sept. 22]
Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. ®
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The virgin can be shy and timid at times, but you’re doing everyone’s hair and makeup like you’re the fierceness factory.
libra [sept. 23 – oct. 22]
The scale tends to be romantic, even if it is irrational. Don’t let that drunk person slurring “I love you” fool you!
scorpio [oct. 23 – nov. 22]
The scorpion is wise, powerful, and dramatic. Grab that freakum dress and turn it out.
SAGITTARIUS [nov. 23 – Dec. 21]
The archers knows what, or who, they want when they see it. Don’t try stopping them, just watch the magic unfold.
Capricorn [Dec. 22 – Jan. 19]
The goat tends to lead the herd, regardless if it’s at the club or at the mall.
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AQUARIUS [Jan. 20 – feB. 18] Water bearer, you’re responsible, a leader, and charitable. Thanks for paying for my cab last night!
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Holler Poodles!! Life is full of embarrassing moments and if you can laugh at them, you’re one step ahead of the game. I’ve told this story many times over the years to many friends and to this day, it remains my most embarrassing, disgusting yet hilarious moment in my life. Picture it, Sicily, 19 aught 2. I was a very shy young boy who needed to have two back surgeries in order to correct a hump in my spine. Suffice it to say, the lack of privacy in a semi-private room at 16 years old was less than appealing. However, as day passed, the level of of embarrassment seemed to increase. From the first indignity of having my pubic hair shaved to the last indignity, I don’t think a kid could be more embarrassed. After enduring two back surgeries 15 days apart and approaching the 28th day of my hospital stay, an old familiar feeling came to visit me. Because the anesthesia shuts down the digestive tract, I had not gone to the bathroom for the last month. I was also laid out flat on my back unable to move. I was also sharing this room with a 16 yo boy from Iran with steel pins in his toes. I could only think this story would be fraught with tragedy. After putting it off as long as I could, I finally called the nurse and tried to whisper I would need a bedpan. As if whispering it would make it less traumatic. The nurse comes happily along, pulls the curtain and places the bedpan under me and says “Well just call me when you’re finished.” I could only think of my poor roommate at this time because I knew I was getting ready to release the Cracken! Not 3 seconds after I started did I hear my Iranian friend yelling “OH MAN, THIS IS TERRIBLE!!! THIS IS TERRIBLE!!! THE SMELL, THE SMELL, OHHH NOOOOOOOOO.” I felt about two inches tall. I thought how could this get any worse? Finally, I call the nurse back. Now keep in mind she was probably in her mid fifties and had been through everything 48 : February 28, 2013
and seen everything. When she walked in the room, I could hear her say “Oh Lord!” Again, I thought my humiliation was complete. But when she walked over to collect the bedpan, she pulled the bedpan from under me and said in her sweetest voice “Honey, are you trying to make soft serve ice cream?” because there were concentric circles of poop in the bedpan. I was DONE! My embarrassment was complete!! Being able now to look back at this and laugh at myself is empowering? What are your embarrassing stories? Please email me at maryedith99@gmail.com and share them with me. Love and lashes,
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FENUXE Presents Dad of the Month: Leo Brandino After serving on Long Island, N.Y. for 30 years a police sargeant, Leo Brandino moved his family to the Atlanta area in 2003. He didn’t realize it then, but his views on fairness and equality would come close to home. A few years later, Leo found out that his daughter, who was 16 at the time, was gay. He suddenly saw that gays were treated unfairly and viewed unfavorably by many in the South. His wife found the PFLAG Atlanta chapter's website after an extensive search on the Internet, and they began attending monthly support meetings on a regular basis. Leo found support from other members at the meetings, and over time, decided that he wanted to start giving back to make sure his gay daughter had the same rights and respect as his straight children. He began marching in the Atlanta Pride Parade with the PFLAG Atlanta group shortly thereafter. It has now become an annual event for his entire family. Thanks to the love and support he found at PFLAG, Leo has become a strong advocate for his gay daughter. In December, when "The Rachel Maddow Show" featured a memorial for Jeanne Manford, the founder of PFLAG, their montage featured a photo of Leo holding a sign from the Atlanta Pride Parade that read “Proud of my Gay Daughter.” One day, Leo hopes to see his daughter legally marry in Georgia, so he can proudly walk her down the aisle. To feature your mom or dad here, please email info@fenuxe.com
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