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SEPTEMBER 23/1993
H omos in (Cobb) History: Queer Cobbites tell us they
have known about the state historical marker for Kennesaw
House (just off the square in Mayretta) for years. It took
Dish a little while longer to find the exact plaque that
offers up these encouraging words: “In ante-bellum days this
hotel was a summer resort for the planters attracted by the gay
social activities of the town.” Now it seems to Dish that the
members of the Cobb Commission need to be made aware of this
important part of their heritage so that they might properly honor
their lesbian and gay ancestors. We think the best way to do this
would be a play (at Theatre in the Square of course) funded with
county money—which should be no problem here because it
would involve a portrayal of the Civil War which true Southern
ers refer to as “the late unpleasantness” or “the wawah of North
ern aggression.” Gordon Wysong could be cast as a vile Yankee
caipetbagger come to further victimize those battered by the
ravages of war. We’re not sure what the name of this sweeping
drama should be—send us your suggestions and we’ll publish
the winners.
Don’t Ask? Don’t Tell!: Dish has to admit that we don’t
usually read the “Just Ask Jules” column in the Atlanta Business
Chronicle. The questions are unsigned and read suspiciously like
excuses for Jules to mouth off about whatever is stuck in her
craw this week. And the answers aren’t very sensible—like
telling some dude who makes $3.50 an hour to start his own
business as a way out poverty. But we noticed a few weeks ago
that Jules is pissed because she thinks that the city of Atlanta’s
decision to extend benefits to domestic partners is going to raise
her taxes so much that she won’t be able to shop at Needless
Markup any more. Her attempts at humor (are domestic animals
the same as domestic partners?) are about as funny as Lewis
Grizzard’s.. .and just about as latently racist and homophobic.
True Tales: Dish was pleased to see the special issue of Pre
miere magazine now on the stands that honors women in film.
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Dish thinks Gordon Wysong would do well to pay atten
tion to this gay episode in Cobh’s history.
Among the many articles (some of them moisture-inducing pic
torials) is a piece seductively (but incorrectly) named “The Cast
ing Couch,” in which various actresses tell about their first
audition. The replies range from the mundane (from Julia Rob
erts, Marisa Tomei and Mercedes Ruehl—from whom we would
have expected better) to this sublime scene from Jodie Foster: “It
was for Coppertone, a commercial I got when I was three. I
snuck in behind my brother—I wasn’t supposed to be there—
and kept showing them how I could make muscles. I told them
my name was Alexander.” Sighhhh. We’ve always had a special
place in our heart (and bed) for women with men’s names.
Unconscious?: Speaking of stars, Dish was horrified to sec a
full page picture of Wynonna Judd gracing the front page of Out
Front, Denver’s gay/lesbian paper, the very same week that Dish
was suggesting that Wynonna was little short of evil incarnate
because she was playing at the Pope Fest. Out Front also ran a
big old story on Wynonna. When asked about why she was not
boycotting the state, she claimed that she had never heard of
Amendment 2 because “being on the road for extended periods
of time, we become removed from news events.” Then there was
this comment from Ms. J, “I don’t want to be political. Those
that are boycotting are showing their own hate and missing out
on such a beautiful opportunity to sing.” Well, Wynonna, you
pay your money and you make your choice, and the sound of
your voice is getting less and less sweet the more we hear you
talk.
Gender Bender: Dish has never had much doubl that Zoo
Atlanta’s Willie B. was a male gorilla. We’ve read lots of press
to that effect, including some quite touching tales about how he
didn’t have a lady-love. (We’ve always wondered if that was
because he might actually have preferred male gorillas, but the
folks at the zoo were not amused by our suggestions of such
frivolity.) But now we’ve spotted a bumper sticker that says
“Willie B. a boy or a girl?” The question, of course refers to the
gender of the baby ape that zoo officials hope Willie will be
having with a fellow gorilla named Choomba. But it sure looks
to us like the creative individual who came up with this precious
slogan might have noticed that the question posed is not the
question asked.
SEPTEMBER 23 - SEPTEMBER 29, 1993
As of Sept. 22, we are officially into fall. Hopefully, your sum
mer went well and you were able to have time for fun and
relaxation. However, if the summer was a blur, then you defi
nitely need to take time out to do something you enjoy.
ARIES, the sun and Mercury are now in your seventh house of
close personal relationships and partnerships. Are you seriously
interested in someone special, or are you considering a business
or financial arrangement? Take your time, there is no rush.
TAURUS, with the sun and Mercury activating your sixth house
of health awareness and the way you learned to take care of
yourself, you could benefit greatly by taking an objective look at
how well you actually do take care of your body and your own
needs. GEMINI, have you been creating crises just because you
are so good in a flurry? Or are you finding new ways of avoiding
your own creative work? If so, leave crisis creation to the Penta
gon for a while and give yourself a chance to flourish.
CANCER, home is where the heart is, so take time to put a little
more heart into your home, making it just the way you want it to
be. Also, take care of any necessary repairs before winter. Gel
help with the heavy stuff, but do get it done. LEO, are other
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people living up to your expectations? If you are feeling a little
let down now and then, it could be that your expectations of
others (and of yourself) are a bit too high. Try moderating your
drive and being more relaxed with others. VIRGO, before you
plunge into your new solar year, be sure you have a map, a plan
or at least a basic priority sheet for the next 12 months. Put it up
where you can see it every day, and you’ll be amazed at how
much easier it is to make decisions.
Happy birthday, LIBRA. It’s your month to celebrate and enjoy
life. Sit down right now and start planning all the wonderful
things you want to do and list all the wonderful people you want
to include in your celebration. Have tons of fun. SCORPIO, just
consider this an unusual month, to say the very least. Your 12th
house of dreams, visions and dealing with the unconscious is
super-activated, so be sure you have plenty of high-quality per
sonal time to reflect and renew. SAGITTARIUS, “The times they
are a changin,” which means for sure that you don’t want to be
making any impulsive decisions, especially ones that may have
long-tenm effects or create extra amounts of stress. Take things
slowly and ease through the day.
CAPRICORN, your 10th house of career and status in the commu
nity is lit up like the 4th of July, meaning that you can really
stand out this month and have opportunities to be noted for your
efforts and hard work. Do try to be a little humble. AQUARIUS,
have you been thinking about going back to school for another
degree or for advanced studies? If you already have several
pieces of paper hanging on your wall, right now you may need a
good solid adventure, rather than working in your head. PISCES,
have you earned your master’s degree in worry and worst case
scenarios? If so, then it is definitely time to graduate, hang your
parchment on the wall and move on to a much more productive
and fulfilling lifestyle. Just give it a try.
Mary Bailey Rule is a professional astrologer who specializes
in personal and relationship chart interpretation as well as
crisis management. She can be reached in Santa Fe at (505)
982-3104 to order charts or arrange a chart interpretation.
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