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Ramon's Gay Life Blog February 2007 Archive

By Ramon Johnson, About.com Guide to Gay Life since 2002

Tax Tips for Gays and Lesbians

Tuesday February 27, 2007
In past years, I've given the little government detail called tax paying a back seat until my nose was pressed right up against the April deadline. In 2007, I'm making ... Read More

DVD Review: C.R.A.Z.Y.

Monday February 26, 2007
The best coming of age movies aren't just tales of where we were, but the craziness it took to get where we are... and the craziness that keeps us going. ... Read More

Quick Tips on Virtual Relationships

Thursday February 22, 2007
You may connect well through IM, chat or email, but can the nature of your relationship sustain a person-to-person meeting? The hopeless romantic in me says put your all into ... Read More

Top Breakup Questions and Answers

Tuesday February 20, 2007
Before you box up all of those Valentine's and birthday presents, let Mona Lisa console your gay breakup woes. Here are the top breakup questions and answers. More Love & Relationship ... Read More

How To End a Relationship... And Keep Your Dignity

Saturday February 17, 2007
Relationships are hard to maintain. They take constant work and a truckload of communication. Sometimes, our special someone turns out not to be the one at all. Some relationships need ... Read More

Top Resources for the Gay and Disabled

Thursday February 15, 2007
"Disabled people are more often seen as an object of pity rather than on an equal basis," says Karen Shook, co-chair of Regard, a UK-based advocacy group. The gay blind, ... Read More

Billy Strayhorn For Those Whose Lives Are Lush, Too...

Tuesday February 13, 2007
Jazz enthusiast and Gay Life reader, Henry Fearnot, explores the life Billy Strayhorn—one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time. This gem was Duke Ellington's confidant and muse. The ... Read More

Profile: Bill Condon

Monday February 12, 2007
Throughout his colorful career, Bill Condon has gone from monsters to dreamgirls. The gay writer/director from Queens, New York started on small horror films then went on to direct some ... Read More

Italy Thwarts Vatican In Move To Give Gay Couples Rights

Sunday February 11, 2007
The Italian Cabinet approved legislation that would grant legal protections to unmarried couples—including same-sex partners. Once parliament passes the bill, cohabitating couples will immediately be entitled to many of the ... Read More

Review: Brokeback Mountain Collectors Edition DVD

Saturday February 10, 2007
The epic Academy Award-winning film, Brokeback Mountain, returns just before the 2007 Oscars with an even more emotionally driven collection. Fans couldn't get enough of Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal's ... Read More

How Do I Know If He's 'The One'?

Friday February 9, 2007
Do we ever truly find "The One"? We make strong connections and fall in love or deep like, but is the notion of that perfect person a reality or just ... Read More

Top 10 Underrated Gay-Friendly Cities in America

Thursday February 8, 2007
One of the best gay cities in the States might just be a few miles away from home. There are many destinations that have vibrant gay communities, but aren't the ... Read More

NBA Star John Amaechi Comes Out

Wednesday February 7, 2007
Former NBA player John Amaechi announced today that he is gay. He's coming out just days before the release of his new autobiography Man in the Middle. In his new ... Read More

Before You Buy or Rent a Home

Wednesday February 7, 2007
They say buying or even renting a home is one of the top stressors in life. There you are with the real estate section of the paper, rental listings, agent ... Read More

My Lover's Wife Is OK With Our Affair

Tuesday February 6, 2007
Dear Mona, I have fallen hopelessly in love with another man. His wife knows and has been supportive since the initial shock. In fact, she's suspected his orientation for quite a ... Read More

Gay Men, HPV and Anal Cancer

Sunday February 4, 2007
Each year, over 6.2 million people are infected with HPV (or human papillomavirus)—the most common STD in America, according to the Center for Disease Control. Most of the public health ... Read More

Israel's First Married Couple Returns

Friday February 2, 2007
On November 29, 2006, Israeli lawmakers made a strategic human rights move, recognizing the marriages same-sex couples that had their union performed abroad. The move thwarts the ultra-conservative religious communities ... Read More

Reel Friends with Will & Derek

Thursday February 1, 2007
What do you get when you mix two entertainment 'mos, a bunch of movies and gay radio show? Reel Friends with Will & Derek. Will, an adult entertainment vet and ... Read More
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