The Column of Life

It seems only natural that coming off AIDS Walk Los Angeles and walking the walk, so to speak, that on the way back to New York that this missive come from Housing Works: Housing Works East New York Open House & Community Forum Thursday October 30th, 2008 4:00pm-6:00pm Please join Housing Works to discuss plansto enhance our East New York Health Center to better serve homeless and formerly homeless members of the community – and to network with other groups that serve homeless New Yorkers.

POZ ’s BACHARACH TO THE FUTURE FUND-RAISER COMES TO NEW WORLD STAGES IN NEW YORK CITY ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, WORLD AIDS DAY. New York, New York (September 30, 2008)— POZ is pleased to announce the premier performance of Bacharach to the Future, a fund-raiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Director, Bruce Kimmel ( The First Nudie Musical and The Brain From Planet X ) and Musical Director, Alex Rybeck ( Grand Hotel, Damn Yankees ) have taken the reins of this production, which honors music legend Burt Bacharach, the composer of “That’s What Friends Are For,” the pioneering recording that benefited The Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) in 1985. Promises, Promises , Mr. Bacharach’s award winning musical, opened on Broadway forty years ago December 1, 1968. Special guests scheduled to appear include Gloria Reuben ( ER, Raising the Bar ) Tony winner Christian Hoff ( Pal Joey, Jersey Boys ) and Gerard Canonico ( Spring Awakening ), host and associate producer, Kevin Spirtas ( The ...

Well, maybe not so sweet , still it's something that can get you through the night.

Here is a redux of one of our favourites. Skillet Salmon Fresh Salmon Fillets, four Sea Salt, one teaspoon Black Pepper, one and half teaspoon Flour, two and a half teaspoon Butter, unsalted, 250 grams/one half pound Onions, two small Red Sweet Pepper, cut into strips Grappa, quality brand, two ounces Thyme Paprika 1. Combine flour, salt and pepper. 2. Dredge the salmon in the flour mixture. 3. Melt half the butter in a large skillet; fry the salmon until golden brown. 4. Remove the salmon to a warm platter and keep warm. 5. Saute the onions and pepper with the remaining butter in the same skillet, until cooked, stirring frequently. Then add the grappa and cook until evaporated. 6. Place the vegetables on top of the salmon. Sprinkle with thyme and paprika. Good enough to satisfy and the salmon is also very delicious.

Philadelphia's own ... Catch him here at model mayhem .

Hello, One of the inspirations for participation in AIDS Walk Los Angeles is having known a talented person that went away much too soon. What follows is a post from the last two years about him followed by a letter written by him. He was a delightful person. Would that the universe would send us more like him. Living in Florence, Italy provides an opportunity to meet a wide variety of people. It was especially true in that threshold of time when the decadent 70s were over and the world was on the verge of what might very well be called the greatest health crisis of the 20th century. In that small pocket of time it seems, in retrospect, that there were some idyllic experiences in spite of living in the onslaught of the world according to Ronald Reagan. One of those happy times occurred when Timothy Scott arrived in the heart of Tuscany. He was a bundle of energy that simply wanted to enjoy everything around him. He was a dancer. He was a singer -- and that was only in his day to day li...

From AfterElton: Since most soap opera news sites hurt my eyes, I usually get my fill of behind-the-suds rumors from message boards. Over at the Television without Pity forums, one poster is reporting that Jason Thompson (who plays the Chief-of-Staff on both General Hospital: Night Shift and the daytime mothership) told fans that we can expect a third season of Night Shift. Even better, gay head writer Sri Rao should be returning for the third season. Go here for more Both Adam and Chad will be gracing the hallowed East/West Lounge of West Hollywood fame this evening at 6:30PM for an AIDS Walk Los Angeles Fund-Raiser.