Rethinking housing
I'm getting a new deck this summer. The fence in the back yard is falling down and desperately needs replacing, and my last attempt at making a patio in the…
Blogging for LGBT Families Day: Working Mommies
Today is the fourth annual Blogging for LGBT Families Day, where the LGBT community and allies come together in support of our families. Here is my post for the occasion.…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Garage Sale Weekend
It seems to be garage sale weekend and several people I know are selling a range of items at garage sales (fortunately the weather turned around just in time). Are…
The Pros and Cons of Marijuana Legalization, Part 2
The following article represents the views of the author and is not representative of Queercents, the site owner or its other writers. We've been talking about the pros and cons…
Advanta Closes a Million Small Business Credit Card Accounts
As of May 30, 2009, Advanta is closing all its small business credit card accounts. I first learned of this on Tuesday of this week when I got an…
My Story: Debt for Marriage Equality
This week's ruling on California's Prop 8 was a tough one. I'm happy to hear that the existing marriages were upheld and I'm thrilled to see our support base…
Giving Circles part two: The dignity of housing
There's something about shelter that reels me in and grounds me. I love our home. I've loved most of the homes I lived in. I love the concept of home.…
The Pros and Cons of Marijuana Legalization, Part 1
The following article represents the views of the author and is not representative of Queercents, the site owner or its other writers. This week I've been examining the possible economic…
Why the Love Affair with Gmail?
Gmail'”everyone seems to know what it is, and a huge number of people use it. Hands-down, it's recognized as the best '˜deal' in the free webmail scene. But why? In…
Femme Economics: Waking Up to the Recession
I've succumbed to the recession. I had a sign on a corkboard in my office for seven months that said 'œI will not participate in the recession' and I just…