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The Chicago Cubs want YOU to Sing the National Anthem or Throw Out the First Pitch
If you were anything like me, as a kid, you spent your summer watching the Cubs with your grandparents or brothers and sisters on WGN. I used to think that the people who got to throw out the first pitch were the luckiest people to ever live. To walk in front of 40,000+ screaming fans [...]
Why NATO Pisses me off
(A note to encourage thought- and perhaps protest- in light of this weekend’s summit) This weekend, several world leaders whose nations are members of, or partners with, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will be arriving in Chicago for two days of meetings. They will undoubtedly be discussing their mission of “Peace and security in [...]
Community Spotlight: Kat Fitzgerald
Today marks a very sad day for our LGBTQ community and quite frankly all of Chicago. Our social events most certainly will not be as bright due to the absence of the familiar and lovely face of our own Kat Fitzgerald. One thing is for certain, we’re not going to look nearly as fabulous in our photos [...]
Lesbians and their Celebrity Girl Crushes
I had a bright idea. I asked my peeps at The L Stop to tell me about their celebrity girl crushes. This has been WAY too much fun. We all get a little giggly and excited just mentioning who it is that turns our way cool selves into walking talking marshmallows. Take a look – [...]
Obama Bravery and Me
It was a moment that we all took pause and thought to ourselves – Holy Shit – the president of the United States just publicly announced he was in favor of gay marriage. The flood of emotions and congratulatory high fives that dominoed themselves across this country were published and broadcast for the rest of [...]
Tamale’s 12: Spotlight on Gwen LaRoka
Tamale’s 12 for 12 is a collection of 12 questions posed to one of Tamale’s favorite comics each month. I recently had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Gwen at the Mayne Stage as part of HER HRC. She kept the crowd rolling with laughter throughout her set, and closed with this physical bit [...]
Our Moms Rock
A few team members would like to share their thoughts and feelings about their mothers today. Some included pictures, some didn’t. All are fine messages. From all of us at The L Stop, Happy Mothers Day! Dawn: My mom is very accepting and loving, and taught me how important it is to care for family. [...]
Couch to 5K Podcast Week 3
This weekend could not have come quickly enough amiright? Thankfully, the weather is finally starting to cooperate for premium running weather and this means it is time to get going with these podcasts so we can all get sexy (more sexy) for the summer, for Pride and mostly, for ourselves. Remember, pay attention to what [...]
Conjunction Junction
Hiya poon-tangers! Christ almighty, it’s been busy around here. This past Sunday, after three years of work…CJ graduated from her masters program. She’s had a big thesis show up for several weeks. Her whole family was in town, and we had people here every weekend. Now, between you and me, this CJ-graduating scenario is [...]
Jackie Rada – Chicago’s Piano Woman and so much more
I noticed the hair at first and the perfect smile. But before I could digest any of the obvious – I heard the music. This girl can play. Jackie Rada can make playing that piano look as easy as peeling a banana – it is her gift – and she shares it with her audiences. [...]
