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Do we need three before it's official? Headline News' Jane Velez-Mitchell came out in October, then Meredith Baxter. Pink, Lindsay Lohan and Margaret Cho are all disqualified for one reason or another. So who are we missing? Or should we hold our breath and wait?

Well, you know, "family" -- Meredith Baxter says she's a lesbian. Remember when she was a MILF? Now she's a LILF!

Check this out from the New York Times -- The High Price of Being a Gay Couple. We pay more...sometimes A LOT more...to live as a couple.

If you live in or will be visiting southern Arizona in November, check out the Wingspan Classic Charity Golf Tournament at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain, on Friday November 20th. Wingspan LGBT Community Center has been serving the Tucson community for 21 years, growing to the tenth largest in the country before the economic downturn took its toll. Now Wingspan needs our help. Please register at wingspanclassic.org and support the folks who have supported our community for so long. And whack one for Babe! :-)

Are they? Did she?

Female athlete of the 20th Century, multitalented trailblazer, Babe Didrikson Zaharias set an example that inspires you to reach higher and do your best, even when you are your only competition. Whether you are enjoying some summer golf and running the trails, or whether you are facing tough times like so many are these days, it's good to draw strength from those who have gone before. Look no further than the story of Babe Zaharias.

Wikipedia entry on Babe Zaharias
Subject: Babe And George Zaharias
from May 14, 1956 Sports Illustrated
Babe Zaharias Golf Course in Tampa
Babe Zaharias Doll - Tampa Bay History Center Museum Center

Insightful commentary by Jody May-Chang of PrideDEPOT.com. In the dailyness of life, we deal with multiple hassles that our straight friends don't. When we bring it up, it's not for pity, but for awareness. For change. And sometimes, just for venting. Ms. May-Chang tells it like it is.

It's TV dish for gays! Great way to burn that last 5 minutes before lunch. GayTVBlog.com.

Smart online dating means that you exercise caution when meeting people online, and we discuss a few of those tips right here. Sandy Glover of Confadate has us beat, though. Check out these dating tips from a private investigator. If you want a little extra reassurance that your date really is who she says she is, consider ordering a backgound check before you get in too deep. Have fun and date smart!

An old cowboy named Cody sat down at the bar and ordered a beer. As he sat with his drink, a young woman sat down next to him.

She turned to Cody and asked, 'Are you a real cowboy?'

Cody replied, 'Well, I've spent my whole life breaking colts, working cows, going to rodeos, fixing fences, pulling calves, bailing hay, doctoring calves, cleaning my barn, fixing flats, working on tractors, and feeding my dogs, so I guess I am a cowboy.'

She said, 'I'm a lesbian. I spend my whole day thinking about women. As soon as I get up in the morning, I think about women. When I shower, I think about women. When I watch TV, I think about women. I even think about women when I eat. It seems that everything makes me think of women.'

The two sat sipping in silence.

A little while later, a man sat down on the other side of old cowboy Cody and asked, 'Are you a real cowboy?'

Cody replied, 'I always thought I was, but after what I just heard, I found out that I'm really a lesbian.'

Ronda Storms...Brian the Killer Bee...the gay marriage ban. Who knew Hillsborough County could turn into a gay mecca? But according to this Tampa Tribune article, gays and lesbians are very much a part of Tampa's scene. Ladies, find yourself a honey at GirlDates, then settle down together the Palms of Manasota, a gay and lesbian retirement community in Palmetto.

Peanut butter and chocolate? A natural match. Gays and NASCAR? Not as unlikely as you might think, according to Southern Voice Atlanta. Check out Gaytona.com. Even the Urban Dictionary includes the term "NASbian". So perhaps Daytona really is a great place to meet hot chicks.

Is it me, or is the gag here to list a bunch of suspected lesbians? I laughed my ass off at this but lots of people didn't get it.

Call us dumb, but we just found out about Lesbian Connection, from a man (of all places). LC has been published since 1974 and it reaches women around the world with news and connections that you won't want to miss. Check them out at lconline.org.

This St. Pete Times article includes some crazy high estimates; some would argue that the figures are correct, others say it perpetuates stereotypes. What do you think?

Fans of daytime soap campaign for more loving between show’s gay couple.

..."blogs serve more purpose than to allow members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered communities to sound off; they unite the communities." gay & lesbian blogs in the news

Orlando's new lesbian bar, Legacy, builds on the legend of Faces
Check out the stodgy old Sentinel giving lesbian nightlife tips! Who knew?

Lesbian couple ask US court for divorce
A lesbian couple married in Massachusetts should have the same right as heterosexual couples to divorce in Rhode Island, lawyers for the women told the state's highest court on Tuesday. Read the rest here.

Sez SFGate.com, 'Wholesome former "The Brady Bunch" star Maureen McCormick is set to reveal the beloved '70s TV series' most shocking secret in a new book -- she and her on-screen sister had a lesbian fling.' Sordid details here.

Let's face it, cancer is almost epidemic in our society, and lesbians are arguably at greater risk since we sometimes shy away from health care until it's unavoidable. Once cancer touches your life, how do you deal with dating? Do you give it up? Do you pursue it even more while you have the chance? If you're in treatment, how do you tell a prospective date? How does that affect potential relationships? How do you deal with treatment side effects such as hair loss or fatigue? If you're dating a woman going through treatment, how do you deal with the situation? Do you hold back emotionally due to the uncertain future? Or do you decide to maintain the relationship despite it all? How about dating when both women are in treatment? These are questions you won't find at the Mautner Project but they are growing to affect our lives more each day.

You're in the US. You found the girl of your dreams, but she's in the UK, or points beyond. If you're planning a future together, be aware that you might face immigration challenges. Here's a good place to learn about the issue and what you can do to help. ImmigrationEquality.org

Sure, we offer dating tips, and we like to think they're helpful...but can dating tips go too far? You be the judge. Queer Eye for the Straight Girl?

Check out the amazing story at FireTheGrid.org. It has nothing to do with lesbian dating, but everything to do with finding our connection to each other and ultimately healing the earth. Sounds crazy? Read the story, watch the videos, decide for yourself.

The Lesbian Life Guide at About.com seems non-commital. Maybe you should pay, maybe you should go dutch, maybe you should alternate. GirlDates thinks this is a no-brainer. You ask, you pay. Maybe you can't afford much, but if you enjoy each others' company, you prolly won't be too concerned with the vittles.

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