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Southern Voice/Noverriber 22, 1990
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KEEP REFRIGERATED
Dish
there's a fine line between telling the truth and talking trash
The Crime of Heterosexuality: Over-pumped film star
Sly Stallone says he cut a scene between him and his son in
real-life, Sage, from "Rocky V" because it was "just too
emotional." Dish wonders more than a little about the idea
that a man and his son men crying together is more difficult
for audiences to stomach than two grown men beating the
shit out of each other.
The Pain of Exploitation: In the Big Apple movie goers
were offered the unappetizing option of sitting through a
marathon showing of all four previous Stallone violence-in-
the-guise-of-victory movies before # 5 premiered at 12:01
am on Fri. the 16th. Just what Gotham needs, more violence
And the Non-Sin of Homosexuality: Dish awards this
weeks Waffle and Wiggle prize to the National Conference
of Bishops for the tiny step forward on gay/lesbian issues
and their absolute inability to deal with women's equality in
the church. Bishop Joseph Imesch of Joliet, IL told the AP
that the group working on delineating the rights of women
in the Church was "alive and well" but went on to say "it
would be a miracle" if the bountiful Bishops could reconcile
the principle of equality for women with the church's ban on
ordaining women. Miracle, schmiracle! On a slightly happi
er note, the bishops decided they would admit that homosex
uality is "not freely chosen" and therefore "not sinful." The
things that we do together, however, are still a major no-no
with the boys. That makes Dish wonder, "Is it a sin for het-
ero Catholics to have oral or anal sex?"
Red Hot & Blue: Check WSB-TV's (Ch.2) listings for
Saturday Dec. 1 for a special meant to acknowledge World
AIDS Day. Tentatively scheduled are k.d.lang doing her
sick lover's laundry to the tune of "So in Love;" Debbie
Harry and Iggie Pop with a cover of "Well, Did You
Evah?;" and Sinead O'Connor bewigged ala Veronica Lake
and seducing us with "You Do Something to Me" as same-
sex couples dance in the background. Does all this mean
we're not in Kansas anymore?
Evett Bennett
Remembering Michael: Dish was very pleased to be in
attendance at the Third Annual Banquet sponsored by AALGA
two weekends past. Approximately 125 of us enjoyed an excel
lent dinner at Carbo's Cafe in Buckhead. Maybe a strange set
ting for some queer folk but it worked nicely. What also pleas
antly surprised us was a candlelight ceremony honoring those,
dead or alive, who had touched us in a significant way. Despite
the belief that we had become a bit jaded about such things, the
ceremony moved Dish in a major way. Awards were abundant
throughout the evening, with the most coveted, the Marquis
Walker Humanitarian Award, going to Walter Bland.
Pictured is Walter's lover, Michael Black, who accepted the
award. Walter, described by his lover as the "financial con
science" of AALGA, died a few months ago.
The Joy of Talking: Dish, in the guise of a lesbian's
mother, appeared on Ron Sailor's talk show on WIGO a few
weeks ago. The topic? What Would You do if Your Child
Said He Was Gay or She Was Lesbian?" Federal talk show
regs call for at least three crazies per program according to
Sailor and Dish found him right on: homosexuality as a con
spiracy by some foreign "them" and a father who would cast
the sinner out of his house were among the kooks who
called. But callers who made love and acceptance the cen
tral themes of their dialogue were in the majority. The topic
was so popular that the show was extended from its original
hour to two. P-FLAG has heard from several who tuned in.
Thanks Ron.
More Good Works: Dish continues to be amazed and
pleased by the local daily paper's inclusion of openly lesbian
and gay men in its pages. In response to the news that the
Army must reenlist Perry Watkins, the Constitution ran an
editorial calling for the Defense Department to acknowledge
its own studies (which show that we make better soldiers
than hets) and allow open homos into the service. Goddess
knows there are enough of us there already. On top of that,
the papers have included profiles of the local and openly
queer authors and artists—Becky Butler, Christian Walker
and Karen Chance—in the past month or so.
Change the Headlines: Seattle resident Ray Blount has
suggested that the Seattle Gay News change its headlines
and content to more accurately reflect the way mainstream
media covers the lesbian and gay community. His sugges
tions for stories include: "One Hundred Heterosexuals Beat
Wives Every Week" and "Heterosexual Rapes and Kills
Child." Dish thinks Blount is right—it would probably
improve circulation.
November 22 - December 5
Illustrations by Lea Gollobith
RULING Jt*L* A.^rErTrS by Mary Bailey-Rule
Happy Birthday Sagittarians! The Sun enters your sign on Thanksgiving Day, Jupiter, your ruling planet goes retrograde November 30 and the Full Moon occurs on December 2.
ARIES-With the Sun in your 9th house of
higher learning and travel, you may want
to expand your horizons with
spiritual activity or a special
trip during the holidays. Eat
good foods and get plenty of
rest.
TAURUS-If your love life seems to be
improving, it may be because you are
more relaxed and at peace
with yourself. Let things
take their course by not
pushing for a major commit
ment now.
GEMINI-The Sun is now in your 7th
house, illuminating all your personal rela
tionships, so take time for
those you love and clear up
any misunderstandings with
business partners as soon as
possible. Remember to lis
ten with your heart.
CANCER-Your 6th house of physical
health and personal responsibility is high
lighted by the Sun, Mercury
and Venus, so you'll look
good at work, but don't be
tempted to take on more
than your fair share. Good
time for a check-up, too.
LEO-With the Sun, Mercury and Venus
all in your 5th house of creativity and pas
sion, be sure to find created
outlets during the holidays.
Also consider giving gifts
that are unique rather than
extravagant.
VIRGO-With your 4th house of home
and family highlighted by the Sun,
Mercury and Venus you may
get compulsive about your
living area. This is a good
time for deep cleaning, but
not a good time to move or
start major renovations.
LIBRA-Your 3rd house of communica
tions and transportation is highlighted by
the Sun, Mercury and
Venus, so you may to get in
with family or old friends
and possibly visit folks you
haven't seen for a while.
Also service your car.
SCORPIO-Jupiter goes retrograde in
your 10th house the 30th. Be prepared for
some shifts or changes
around your career-. Change
always created opportuni
ties. Look for yours. Use
credit carefully.
SAGITTARIUS-Happy Birthday! With
the Sun, Mercury and Venus all in your 1st
house of personal identity
and self-awareness, allow
yourself to shine, share your
love of life with those you
love and be grateful for all
you have.
CAPRICORN-The Sun, Mercury, Venus
are now in your 12th house of your higher
self and the unconscious.
Pay careful attention to your
intuition, dreams, and
visions. The lesson is learn
ing to bust your inner guid
ance.
AQUARIUS-With Jupiter going retro
grade in your 7th house of committed rela
tionships, this is not the time
to worry over the problems
of others. Express your con
cern and interest while tak
ing good care of yourself.
PISCES-The Sun, Mercury, and Venus
are all in your 10th house of career and
vocation, creating opportuni
ties and possibly conflict
between your personal life
and demands of career.
Create your own options and
be patient with yourself.
Mary Bailey-Rule is a professional astrologer who specializes in birth chart analysis, relationship charts, and astrological career counseling. Her office is at Partners in Health. For information or an appointment, call 881 -6300
CHAR IS
BOOKS & MORE
New Titles:
11-23 Friday: ANNA LIVIA will be
signing her new book, INQ-
“The Lesbian Erotic Dance:
Butch, Femme, Androgyny
and Other Rhythms” by
jo Ann Lou Ian
“Ceremonies of the Heart"
by Becky Butler (Look for
Becky on The Donahue
Show Nov. 29)
DENTS INVOLVING MIRTH,
5:30-6:30 pm.
11-26 Monday: JULIA PENELOPE,
author of FINDING THE LESBI
ANS: PERSONAL ACCOUNTS
FROM AROUND THE WORLD,
from 5:30-6:30 pm.
11-29 Thursday: BARBARA WILSON,
j author of Pam Nilse mysteries
reads from her new novel,
GAUDl AFTERNOON.
Programs begin at 7:30 pm &
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