http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:12:53 -0700 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:04:01 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Dirty-little-secret-at-Ciao-Wigs-in-Salinas?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner  Wig stores on the central coast are hard to come by and the selection isn’t great. Ciao Wigs in Salinas is one of two shops in town. The tiny over crowded, little wig shop appears dirty and unkempt. The sales staff and the owner are surly... Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:04:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Dirty-little-secret-at-Ciao-Wigs-in-Salinas?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Vegan-birthday-cake?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner  As a chef for a catering company in Sacramento California, I have received requests for unusual foods, ethnic foods, fish and game. Recently my office manager booked a small birthday party featuring a vegan birthday cake.The price was agreed on... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:06:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Vegan-birthday-cake?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Salinas-Pride-march?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner    Salinas Valley Pride is planning a march and protest for July 26, 2009, in Old Town Salinas. The march is set to begin at 2:00 PM. Bring water, Sun screen, signs, flags and plenty of enthusiasm. Meet a the Cherry Bean Coffee Shop in ol... Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:33:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Salinas-Pride-march?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Making-Lesbian-bed-death-disappear?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner  Simply holding hands bring you closer togetherI don’t think lesbians are the only ones who suffer from “bed death.”, I’ve know gay and straight couples who go through the same thing, but lesbians have a reputation for lo... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:21:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Making-Lesbian-bed-death-disappear?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Transgender-marriages-a-religious-quagmire?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner  A young women contacted me through my website www.weddingsbythebay.net, asking to get married. She and her soon to be husband, Dave, wanted a nice beach wedding in Monterey, California. As that is what I do, I congratulated her on her upcoming ... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:12:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Transgender-marriages-a-religious-quagmire?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m7d4-ACLU-and-allies-take-Proposition-8-back-to-court?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner Angry protester in Sacramento earlier this yearIn 1996 the U.S. Supreme Court overturned an amendment to the Colorado Constitution that outlawed discrimination protections for gay people. Same-sex couples were banned from entering into civil unions ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:18:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m7d4-ACLU-and-allies-take-Proposition-8-back-to-court?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m7d2-My-big-fat-lesbian-beach-wedding?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner Our wedding invitation read in part “the supreme court said we could, so we are.” We saw this wedding as a legal binding of two of us. We have always considered our commitment ceremony as our real wedding, it was formal and serious.With ... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:37:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m11d10-My-big-fat-lesbian-beach-wedding?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Happy-annaversary-to-one-in-18000?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner I met my wife 5 years ago. We were legally married in June almost one year ago. When I think about the day we were married and I can’t help thinking about the day we met and how lucky we were to find each other.I found myself with a free day of... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:47:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Happy-annaversary-to-one-in-18000?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Santa-Cruz-Woodies-on-the-Wharf-2009?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner     Woodies on the Wharf, 2009 Santa Cruz I love Santa Cruz, my wife and I visit frequently to walk the boardwalk or dine in one of the restaurants along the wharf. We like to eat saltwater taffy while watching the parade of people alo... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:27:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Santa-Cruz-Woodies-on-the-Wharf-2009?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Gay-pride-comes-to-Hollister-California?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner Part two of a two part seriesAn annual western parade in Hollister Thursday welcomed a float from the city's gay community. Members of Salinas Valley Equality and Marriage equality said it was the first time they had been included in the San Benito C... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:46:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Gay-pride-comes-to-Hollister-California?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m6d23-This-summers-romantic-gay-getaway-Catalina-Island?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner Santa Catalina Island is small, 21 miles long, its narrowest point less than a mile wide. Elevations range from sea level to 2,000 feet. The views from the cliffs are breath taking. The encircling undersea ledge provides a rich habitat for a variety... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:33:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m6d23-This-summers-romantic-gay-getaway-Catalina-Island?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Gay-pride-comes-to-Hollister-California?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner This is part one of a two part series.The small town of Hollister, located about 100 miles southeast of San Francisco and 40 or so miles east of the Monterey Bay. Boasting 53,000 residents, most are employed in the agriculture industry either rancher... Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:12:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Gay-pride-comes-to-Hollister-California?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Up-coming-and-ongoing-events-in-and-around-Monterey-and-Santa-Cruz?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner Mark your calendars for these exciting events.Once a month Bowling night with Salinas Valley EqualityJUNE 27,2009 and July 25, 2009SVE BOWLING NITEMake friends, hang out, enjoy bowling, food and refreshments?for under $10 per personValley Center Bowl... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:16:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Up-coming-and-ongoing-events-in-and-around-Monterey-and-Santa-Cruz?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m6d18-18000-California-same-sex-couples-celebrate-wedding-anniversaries?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner   Happy anniversary to all of you, and congratulations, your marriage is still valid. Apologies to all of you who will never know the joy of this event.As my own wedding anniversary approaches we have no plans for celebrations. Everyday for... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:37:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14381-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m6d18-18000-California-same-sex-couples-celebrate-wedding-anniversaries?cid=exrss-Monterey-Gay-and-Lesbian-Relationships-Examiner