Last month I rode the Delta Airlines sleigh to the buckle of the Bible belt – Jackson, Mississippi. I marched down the streets of Fondren in the Sweet Potato Queens’ Zippity Do Dah Parade. My friend and author, Jill Conner Browne, unveiled her new book, ‘Fat Is the New 30: The Sweet Potato Queens’ Guide to Coping with (the crappy parts of) Life.’
With Colorado’s 300-plus days of sunshine, a sexy pair of sunglasses is an absolute must. Better yet, grab a few pairs for all of your active pursuits. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie looking for a rush, or if you consider it exercise to spend the day shopping in Cherry Creek North, these shades will ensure you look the part.
Growing up can be extremely hard, and life doesn’t necessarily get better. Should we wait around for it to get better, get angry, give up, or take a more active role in improving our lives? I think it’s more important to tell people not to give up instead of instilling hope that life will improve over time.
I, too, have long been an advocate for same-sex marriage. But what’s slowly coming to the fore in states where this is already a reality is a social double-take. Advocates and allies have been pushing – with tremendous passion – for this equal right and opportunity, but some haven’t thought much past the signing of the legislation that they seek. What, after all, does it mean to be married?





