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A&Etell trinityby trinityqnotes contributorMeeting someoneoutside The GLBT BoxTrinity Dear,I’m 36, fun, good-looking and very educated. I just can’t go toGLBT bars, chat rooms or any other ridiculous place GLBTpeople go to meet each other. So, how can I meet my matchwithout dumping my self-respect?Roaming with Respect, Tulsa, OKDear Roaming,In GLBT life, gay bars,chat rooms and othermeaningless acts aresomewhat cultural andactually meaningful. It’swhere gay people werefirst allowed to be gay.However, darling, it’s2012, so you now canjoin a spiritual, political,educational or sportsgroup in the GLBT community.Many GLBT folksexclusively go to theseevents. It will give youthe self-respect you needand introduce you tomany GLBT’ers who havefound alternative meetingsituations. And, lastly,when you’re at these events, talk, socialize and act interested.Being gay is really great, so sell your fabulousness like a newcar, not a used one.Hey Trinity,When I was single, I had lots of freedom. Even though I waslonely at times, my life was all mine. Now, I feel like I’m aslave to my relationship. Is my dissatisfaction all in my mind?Trapped, Providence, RIHey Trapped,The way you see life is all in your mind, knowing that factshould give you freedom. So, honey, change in your mindwhat you can’t accept and accept in your mind what youcan’t change! (My cartoon shows you how I handle theharem issue.)Hello Trinity,Is it always proper, even in gay dating situations, to hold thedoor, stand up when someone is leaving the table and walksomeone to their house?Proper, South Beach, FLHello Proper,Yes it’s always proper, but establishingwho’s the leader or follower takes timeor, at least, a drink. Straights typicallystick to the established rules. But, untilyou know who’s who, go ahead, beproper, be courteous and be yourself.Yet, pumpkin, in those head-buntingsituations where both are leaders, taketurns and take videos…and send themto me!Dearest Trinity,I went on two blind dates last monthand everything went wrong. Mycompliments ended up as insults andeverything else I said turned to unintelligiblebabble. I want to sound likea poet, but I end up sounding like an idiot. I’m truly afraid toface another disaster.First Disasters, St. Louis, MODearest First Disasters,Yes, you do need some help, especially being yourself on firstdates. However, sweetie, don’t be too much yourself if it’s toobeat poet without a job, hint, hint. Even better why not read:Trinity’s Poetic Tips For DestroyingA First Date1. Looking sloppy, unkempt or like you just got over theflu means planning a second date is not gonna happenfor you!2. Laying all your cards on the table at first, leaves a waterloggedfirst date, with no chance of thirst.3. Discussing your financial, emotional or relationshiptroubles is like placing your dentures along side thechampagne bubbles.4. Being false, pretentious or telling over inflated lies, is a bigno-no unless you like short goodbyes.5. With charm, good attitude and a dose of intent, you can restassured this first date won’t end in lament.6. Planning future trips together or expressing spousal needscan turn any first date into a meal you want to heave.7. Going to a strip club, bathhouse or your favorite pickup barwith a new first date is the biggest faux pas!8. Having too many sexual needs or needing money to payyour way, is like violently murdering the bride on her beautifulwedding day.9. If you have anything “special” that your first date mightcatch, sharing this information should come from yourwords, not your snatch!10. And, lastly, expecting this date to be “everything youever wanted” is like forcing a child into a house thatis haunted! : :— With a Masters of Divinity, Reverend Trinity washost of “Spiritually Speaking,” a weekly radio drama,and now performs globally.info: www.telltrinity.com . Trinity@telltrinity.comSponsored by: Provincetown Business Guild800-637-8696 . www.ptown.org16 qnotes Jan. 7-20 . 2012
A&Eout in the starsby charlene lichtensteinqnotes contributorJanuary 7-20Sisyphus was a king who spent eternity pushinghis rock uphill only to have it roll back down overhis toes. Ah, if he were around, he could harnessthe energy of Mercury conjunct Pluto trine Jupiterand conjure up a way for the rocks to propel ontheir own steam. Push your dreams to the limitand stay out of falling rock zones.CAPRICORN (12.23-01.20) There is too much goingon in your life as events will add a bit of surpriseto the choices. Pink Caps are goaded into makingsnap decisions and later find that these decisionsare based on very changeable facts. Smile forthe camera and make your debut as graceful andcharming as possible. They adore you today andforget your foibles tomorrow. You hope.AQUARIUS (01.21-02.19) If you have been daydreamingthrough life, this time period delivers aclarion wake up call. Pow! All that you have cometo expect and know suddenly shakes, rattles androlls. Weak structures fall. Strong ones get stresscracks. But, when the dust settles and garbagegets hauled away you may just see the sunny skypeek through. Now, get to work, Aqueerius!PISCES (02.20-03.20) What is a friend? Certainlysomeone with whom you can share a laugh, whowill be there for you when the chips are down andwho tolerates even your most disgusting habits.Pals may surprise you, Guppie. Your social listundergoes revision. Potential pals gravitate toyour orbit like so many asteroids…or is it cosmicdebris? I guess we will soon find out.ARIES (03.21-04.20) Are you confident thatyour careful political maneuvering will pay offprofessionally? Let’s see how the organizationalchart shifts to fill the potholes in your corporatesuperhighway. Are you fated to middle management?Heck no. Be flexible, keep a good sense ofhumor and carefully invest your money. Then youcan buy the company and “clean house.”TAURUS (04.21-05.21) Queer Bulls cannot resttheir cases. There are suddenly too manyobjections to overcome. The best thing to do isto focus on any legal wranglings with an eyeto making a fresh and compelling argument.You shine in center stage and can even enlistexpert help. Sequester yourself in some far offhideaway and seek a friendly habeas corpus.Is the jury still out??GEMINI (05.22-06.21) Flirty pink Twins have arocket in their assorted pockets. You begin to boilover with an excess of sexual energy that needsto be released. But, are you in it for the long haul,lover? Right now, things may favor short bursts ofardor rather than luxuriously long stints and quantityrather than quality. Hmm, so why is it differentfrom any other time?CANCER (06.22-07.23) Even serene relationshipshave moments of explosive intensity.Prepare fora few skirmishes on the relationship border andextra stress along with the passion. As fast as itcomes is as fast as it goes. Real soon you mightsettle back into a dull routine. It is a shame thatyou can’t bottle all this intensity for an occasionalpick me up. Or, can you?LEO (07.24-08.23) There has never been a bettertime to make changes in your day-to-day workpattern. Nothing goes as planned in anything routine.Good! Proud Lions need more spice in theirlife. Look at the world with fresh eyes by paintingthat gray cubicle a hot pink. They’ll be talking forweeks. So, give them something to talk aboutbeyond small paint swatches and memos.VIRGO (08.24-09.23) Queer Virgins become knownfor their electric, eclectic passion. You are aptto feel charged to the point of being overloaded.There are too many places to go and people tosee. The dance music speeds up and the fun becomesfun, fun, fun. How much can you withstandbefore your wires fray and cause a fire? Wear anasbestos suit just in case and party on!LIBRA (09.24-10.23) Your domestic agenda getssidelined. Nothing that you plan to do around thehouse pans out in the expected way and thatgoes for projects and family interactions. Thingsthat go bump in the night also bump and grind inthe day. This can be good — you can see thingsin a new way. Just have plenty of cleaning materialat hand for the aftermath, proud Libra. Oops!SCORPIO (10.24-11.22) I just read an articleabout creating new words like “bagriculture.”Okay, here’s another one: “scorpionious” — adesperate attempt to stabilize ones world ascosmic forces wreak havoc with every word. Youhave some great thoughts and just need to sugarthe message. Avoid any scorpionious fallout byspeaking softly and carrying a big stick. Oh, youtease you.SAGITTARIUS (11.23-12.22) In financial situationssometimes you’re up and sometimes you’redown. This is especially so now when your fiscalwindmill tilts with every breeze. Big money canbe gained or squandered — it is up to you. Myadvice is to avoid major purchases and contentyourself with window shopping. Perhaps, the bestthings in life are free? Oh, don’t make me laugh. : :© 2012 Madam Lichtenstein, LLC. All RightsReserved. Entertainment.info: Visit www.TheStarryEye.com fore-greetings, horoscopes and Pride jewelry. Mybook “HerScopes: A Guide To Astrology ForLesbians” from Simon & Schuster isavailable at bookstores and major booksites.Jan. 7-20 . 2012 qnotes 17
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