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KEEP REFRIGERATED Dish there's a fine line between telling the truth and talking trash Keeping a PACE: Dish was moved to tears recently as she went shopping at the Norcross PACE Membership Warehouse with local volunteer and activist extraordinaire Mark du Pont. On this particular day, DuPont decided to upgrade his membership. He proceeded to fill in his hus band’s info on the application, fully expecting to be dis missed from this Gwinnett establishment. After processing the application, the cleric on duty asked, “Is your spouse with you today?” To which Mark replied, “No, he's at home.” “Well,” the clerk continued, “give him this slip of paper and when he comes here next time, we'll issue his per manent card.” In view of the recent incidents directed against us by other companies, Dish thinks we should con gratulate PACE on their extraordinary acceptance. Rumor Has It: Dish has been hearing for months rumors of the return of Atlanta's first and sometimes only out les bian rock-n-roll band. And then came the flyer for the Southern Women's Music & Comedy Fest with Moral Hazard scheduled for Friday night. Could it be? Apparently so. The Hazards, now in their 10th year, are also scheduled to play The Otherside on Sunday, April 7. Now, what's this we hear about an album-length cassette tape? A.K. Phone Home?: A coalition of lesbian and gay activists is looking for one (or more) openly gay man or les bian to run for retiring Rep. John Lupton's seat in an upcom ing special election. The candidate(s) must have lived in District 25 and "have more brains than Vincent Wall and be less sexist than Bill Lee" say the organizers of the effort. Women and people of color are especially urged to run for the post. Dish wonders if A.K., B.S., or F.L. will respond —any one of them could win in a heartbeat. Call 377-8312 or 688-1954 for more info if this tickles your fancy. Dyke Power: Dish was downright impressed with the cover of the S.F. Examiner’s March 10 edition of their Sunday magazine, Image. Then we looked inside and read the story. Wow and zowie! Eight pages of hot, hot pictures accompanied by a well-reasoned, well-constructed, well-writ ten story about dykes in a mainstream Sunday mag? And all the tired old J-C gives us is the ever more gutless and glamor less Parade. Call this reason #457 that queers move to San Francisco. Calling GLAAD: Dish sure does hope that the local chapter of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation has Channel 11 on its "to call" list. First there was the station's recent cover age of the Douglasville Cracker Barrel demo where the folks from WXIA reported incorrectly that the Lebanon, Tenn., bigots had rescinded their homophobic employment policy. Then came last Friday night's well-intentioned but almost silly story on gay bashing—hung on the report of a man who evidently got AIDS as the result of his ongoing and brutal punching out of gay men (see page 5). The straw that broke the camel's back was Steen Miles question to a gay man (who had never been bashed): "What would you say if you could talk to a homophobic?" Dish wants to know is that the singular or plural? Or maybe it's the past-pluperfect. Karma Comes Home: Dish is proud to have survived the Mr. & Mrs. Southeast Leather Contests—but just barely. 4.5 hours to judge 4 contestants? We know beauty contests are supposed to be tacky, but PLEASE! Atlantans were victori ous in both contests—congrats to Wes Decker and MP Breslin. Highlights included Wes' heartfelt speech about being gay-bashed and MP's inclusive and erotic "initiation by fire" ritual fantasy. Talk about HOT! And kudos to Guy Baldwin, '89 International Mr. Leather, who raised over $300 in what he called "the most satisfying impromptu fundraiser I have ever been involved with." For $10 a whack, audience members got the chance to smack the behind of contest organizer Robert Sheets. Watching all that karma make such a quick turnaround was truly festive. Not to wish any ill to Mr. Sheets' posterior, but when you show your ass in public, you can expect it to get whacked. Oh Stanley!: Kowalski that is. Is Dish the only one who still watches the gloriously giggly Entertainment Tonight? And are we the only one who noticed last week's episode on which Mr. Kowalski's.. .er, Brando's.. .ex wife outed the oftimes petulant star? The ex-Mrs. B.told the E.T.'s bright eyed interviewer that Marlon's tendencies had wrecked their marriage and were at the cause of son Christian's shooting his sister's boyfriend. Dish seems to remember an old rumor about a picture of Wally Cox and Brando.. .anybody else heard that one? March 28 - April 10 Ruling Planets Illustrations by Liza GoLLoarm by Mary Bailey-Rule Spring has officially arrived, we're in a new cycle of growth. The Full Moon in Libra and Passover ARIES-Happy Birthday! When Mercury turns retrograde on the 4th, messages and deliveries may be lost or delayed, so keep calm, watch your temper and impatience. Plan ahead so that important matters are not affected. TAURUS-Venus in your 1st house of person al awareness moves into opposition to Pluto in your 7th house of committed relationships on the 4th creating dynamic opportunities to resolve and heal difficulties with friends and loved ones. GEMINI-Venus in your 12th house of the unconscious and the unseen gives greater access and insight to your dreams and visions, so take time to be aware of your inter nal activity. Keeping a dream log may be very useful. CANCER-Venus in your 11th house of com munity, environmental or political issues cre ates opportunities for network ing and for contributing time and energy to your favorite cause. Great personal satisfac tion. LEO-Jupiter goes into direct motion in your 1st house on the 30th. You may feel a surge of energy or release from hin drances and restrictions. Just be clear about your direction and then full steam ahead. VIRGO-Venus moving through your 9th house of higher learning and travel creates opportunities for personal growth and enhances your aes thetic sensitivities. Excellent time for exposure to art and music or relaxing travel. occur on Mar. 30. Mercury goes retrograde on the 4th LIBRA-Satum in your 5th house of creative expression and Mars in your 9th house of higher learning and travel can create potentially explosive or possibly oppressive situations, so be aware of any anger and vent appropriately. SCORPIO-Venus in your 7th house of per sonal and committed relationships is creating opportunities to heal and resolve old wounds and open ing the door for new and important people to enter your life. Trust your instincts. SAGITTARIUS-With Mercury going retro grade (apparent backward motion) on April 4th in your 5th house of cre ativity and love affairs, you may want to find new ways of expressing your energy and imagination. Have Fun! Daylight Saving begins at 2:00 am April 7th. CAPRICORN-With Saturn moving slowly through your 2nd house of income and mate rial resources, you may want to focus some attention on your investments and go over your financial goals to be sure they are current with your needs. AQUARIUS-As Saturn moves through your 1st house of personal awareness and identity, be prepared to re-evaluate your life and your priorities. A good time to slowly and care fully restructure some your lifestyle to be more productive. PISCES-With the Sun and Mercury in your 2nd house of finances and income, you can increase opportunities by focusing on your talents and abilities and spreading the word about your work. Make hay while the Sun Shines! Mary Bailey-Rule is a professional astrologer specializing in birth chart analysis, relationship chart and astrological career counseling. For more insights about your sign, call 264-6219. SAVE THIS COUPON. IT DOES NOT EXPIRE. CARPETS STEAM CLEANED Per Room Min. 2 Rooms (I GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES! 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