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Arizona:
The Place to Be!
It is a great time to live in Arizona. Why?
First, congratulations to the Arizona
Cardinals for winning the NFC
Championship and going to the Super
Bowl for the first time in their history.
Whether you follow sports or not,
Arizona was in the world spotlight last
year when we hosted Super Bowl
XLII for the second time, and the most
watched Super Bowl ever. This year, our
own team is in the Super
Bowl! By the time you read this, we’ll
know if they are world champions. But
regardless of the results, as the first NFL
team in Arizona history they are winners
in our book. Or even our magazine!
Second, our beloved former Governor
Janet Napolitano has been
appointed as Secretary of Homeland
Security. I don’t have to tell you how
important this job is today. We were
proud to have her as our Governor.
She attended many of our dinners and
supported many of our causes. We’ll
miss her in Arizona but we welcome her
contribution to our country.
But it took a great man to recongnize
her talents. Not only has President
Barack Obama hired a very cabable
and bipartisan team, but he has united
and excited this country like never
before. Even people who didn’t vote
for him can’t deny that there is an
excitement in the air.
I don’t even have to mention our great
weather, a new Metro Light Rail, growing
GLBT community and, of course, ION
Arizona. Yes, t’s good to live in Arizona!
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We are working on some
exciting new programs to be
launched in the next couple of
months. First we are bringing back our
ION VIP Key Chain and introducing a
new monthly ION Party Crew Party.
Then we will be publishing an expanded
Phoenix Pride Special Edition in
April and in July, we’re launching an all
new annual publication called the ION
Yearbook - The Year In Pictures.
It’ll be like no other. Plus, we are
launching our own Facebook, Twitter in
addition to our updated MySpace along
with our weekly ION Party Spam
e-mail blasts. Go to our website to link
to these great features and sign up for
Party Spam so you don’t miss a thing.
I don’t have to tell you that times are
tough for many gay and gay-friendly
businesses. They need your support
more than ever. So instead of going to
Applebee’s or Cheesecake Factory, go
to Switch, FEZ, TICOZ or any of the
other restaurants featured in ION. When
looking for a unique gift for youself or
someone you love, go to Root Seller
Gallery or Off Chute Too instead of
Walmart. Eat and shop at private and
independent restuarants and merchants
when possible. And by all means, get
out and have some fun at our many bars
and clubs advertising in ION. Did you
know that we have more gay bars per
capita than any other city? “More bars in
more places.” I like that.
Enjoy this issue, get out, have fun,
volunteer, donate and get involved. Be a
part of the community. Your community.
It needs you!
Jack Tesorero
Publisher
CHARLIE’S
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CONTRIBUTORS:
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Addison DeWitt
Kim Ruff
Helena Grayson
Paul Sanchez
Gary Guerin
Zachary Trevor
Dave Jackson
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company.
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“Thank GLAAD It’s Friday!”
Bar with
Benefits Weekend
Apollo’s Lounge hosts their weekend of
good deeds with fun and philanthropy for everybody
February 6-8! Friday night offers a swell raffle, Saturday
‘noon is “Adopt-a-Pet” show, and that night is the nutty Nasty
Habits Turnabout show. Sunday night is the Sexiest Bartender of the
Year contest. All proceeds benefit www.LostOurHome.org. See you there
at 5749 N. 7th St. phone: 602-277-9373
This special event is part of GLAAD’s national
networking event series for young GLBT professionals.
With admission you’ll get a year-long membership,
complimentary Absolut cocktails, a chance to win prizes,
meet community leaders and more! Be part of this exciting
event at BS West on Friday, Feb. 6 and March 6. 7125 E.
5th Ave. Scottsdale. Phone: 480-945-9028
Fruits In Suits at
Myst Ballroom
Arizona Renaissance Festival
Be part of one of the coolest, smartest social and
professional mixers in town! This hip “Happy Hour”
happens the last Thursday of every month at Myst
Ballroom. And we know how you boys like balls! See you
there on February 26. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For limo,
table and bottle reservations call 602-429-6000. 7340 E.
Shoeman Lane in downtown Scottsdale.
We’re not really sure which Renaissance. Italian?
Carolingian? Northern? It resembles the Middle Ages in
England more. But you can go and eat giant turkey legs,
drink lots of grog and party like it’s 1599. Bubonic Plague
vaccinations available. Take the US 60 East, just beyond
the Gold Canyon Golf Resort. It’s every Saturday & Sunday
from 10-6 from February 7 thru’ March 29. Visit www.
RoyalFaires.com for more info or call 520-463-2700
The Gayest Dog Show Ever!
Pack up your pooch and come to this canine beauty pageant
featuring a raffle, auction, rummage sale, dog grooming and
a drag show hosted by the luscious Regina Gazelle and
friends. All proceeds will benefit This is H.O.W. – a transgender
recovery home. Bring Fido on Sunday, February 15 from 10
a.m. to 10 p.m. to Velocity at 2303 E. Indian School Rd. For info
visit ThisIsHowHome.org or call 602-279-4852
Miss Gay Arizona USofA
It’s time for the best illusionists in town to break out their falsies,
high heels and evening gowns when they compete for the coveted
title – and a big crown – of Miss Gay Arizona USofA & Reina del
Sol USofA. Here’s a hint: The answer is “World peace.” See you
at the Wyndham Hotel 50 E. Adams in Phoenix. Phone: 602-5272464. Tix at BS West & brownpapertickets.com/event/48915
Mardi Gras Block Party
“Hey, mister! Throw me some beads!” Join us for the
biggest Mardi Gras Party in Phoenix! Take the Light Rail
and the west side of the block on Central Avenue from
DWNTWN Event to Amsterdam has been blocked off
for Hurricanes, beads and all the other good natured debauchery of Fat Tuesday. When? February 24, of course!
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FEBRUARY ION EVENTS LISTINGS
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EVENT & LOCATION
CITY
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27-29
27-3/1
MARCH
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Thank GLAAD It’s Friday! at BS West
Glendale Chocolate Affaire
Mr. Phoenix Leather Contest
Apollo’s Bar with Benefits Weekend
D-backs Fan Fest at Chase Field
Arizona Renaissance Festival
Nat’l. Freedom to Marry Day-Superior Ct. Bldg.
Alwun House Exotic Art Show
5th Ave. Fine Art & Wine Festival
Love Gone Wrong – Indian School Park ConcertHall
VNSA Used Book Sale – AZ State Fairgrounds
Antique Market at the AZ State Fairgrounds
Gayest Dog Show Ever at Velocity
Kite Flying Festival at Red Mtn. Park
Parada del Sol parade/festival
Scottish Highland Games – Hance Park
Matsuri Festival at Heritage Square Park
Miss Gay Arizona USofA-Wyndham Hotel
Mardi Gras Block Party
Fruits in Suits at Myst Ballroom
Lost Dutchman Days
WorldFEST at Hance Park
Scottsdale
Downtown Glendale
Various Phx. Bars
Phoenix
Phoenix
Beyond Far. Really far.
Phoenix
Phoenix
Downtown Scottsdale
Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix
Mesa
Old Town Scottsdale
Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix
Scottsdale
Apache Junction
Phoenix
Thank GLAAD It’s Friday! at BS West
Miss Phoenix Gay Pride – Indian School Park Hall
Scottsdale
Phoenix
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Jim Brickman
Spend an evening with cute composer and pianist Jim
Brickman. The popular New Age artist will be performing for
his devoted audience at the historic Orpheum Theatre, 203
W. Adams St. in downtown Phoenix on Saturday, February 14.
What a dreamy Valentine’s Day date! Call 602-534-5600 for tix.
Don Giovanni
Queens love opera! And Mozart does it right. You’ll be seduced
when you see and hear this hot, sexy tale about the legendary
lover Don Juan and his amorous conquests – and defeats
– performed by the Arizona Opera Company at Symphony Hall
February 26-28 and March 1. For tix visit www.AZopera.com or
www.TicketMaster.com
The Pretenders
One of the defining sounds of the 80s, the erotically
charged sound of Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders are
gonna make you feel special, so special. Gonna make
you, make you, make you notice them at the Dodge
Theatre at 400 W. Washington on Wednesday, March 4 at
7 p.m. Go to www.LiveNation.com for tickets.
FEBRUARY 2009 ION CONCERT CALENDAR
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EVENT/ARTIST
LOCATION
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5
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19-21
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26-28
27, 28, 3/1
3/4
Katy Perry
Heart
Melissa Manchester Duo
KODO with the Taiko Drums
Chris Isaak
A Comedy Tonight... with Leslie Jordan
Jim Brickman
Stravinksy’s The Firebird
Music of Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular
Blues Blast
Joan Baez
The Chieftains
YES
Zappa Plays Zappa
Arizona Opera Co.’s Don Giovanni
Puccini’s Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi
The Pretenders
Marquee Theatre
Celebrity Theatre
Mesa Arts Center
Mesa Arts Center
Celebrity Theatre
Steele Indian School Park
Orpheum Theatre
Phoenix Symphony
Dodge Theatre
Mesa Amphitheatre
Mesa Arts Center
Mesa Arts Center
Dodge Theatre
Dodge Theatre
Symphony Hall
ASU Smith Music Theatre
Dodge Theatre
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CLUB VIBE
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
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February 2009
Written by Dave Jackson
djackson@virginmega.com
Yo, DJ!
What’s New?
Compared to last year, the first quarter
of 2009 will be slow. But there are a few
treasures to be found. Check out new
albums from Annie Lennox (CD/DVD combo
of hits), Leona Lewis (spirit deluxe with
bonus tracks), Bruce Springsteen, Missy
Elliott (tentative), Morrissey as well as…
Matt Alber Hide Nothing
Had I received this “ontime,” this definitely would
have made my top five of
2008. Part Rufus and k.d.,
this album soars beyond in terms of quality,
sound and emotive pangs of the heart. Lead
single “End of the World,” embodies passion
to the “nth”degree, while tracks “Monarch”
and “Slow Club” slither with brilliance.
There’s even a cover of Imogen’s “Hide and
Seek” for those seeking familiarity. Trust me
when I say this is an album not to be missed.
When Alber hits those high notes, you can
feel your eyes swell and your gut churn.
Kylie Minogue Boombox
For ultimate fans (that
don’t already have these
remixes), this disc is for
you. This collection comes
complete with 19 remixed tracks spawning
most of her career with EMI, including her
newest release X. But buyers beware: a
good majority of these are not the remixes as
heard in the clubs or on dance radio stations.
Most of these are the B-side remixes, dubs
and independent mixes that were scrapped
from earlier projects. Standout tracks include
the New Order remix of “Can’t Get You” and
Casino’s remix of “Your Disco Needs You.”
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The Fray - The Fray
The sensation behind
“How to Save a Life” is
back. Boldly self-titled,
The Fray stick to the
formula that made them
a sensation and infuse
their music with an almost U2 sound. This
time around, their ballads are even frailer
as heard in “Never Say Never” while their
rock infused jams are grittier as evident in
“Absolute.” And then there’s the lead single
“You Found Me” - a safe introduction to the
entire program with its great piano panging
riff as heard on most of the album. Overall,
this album keeps fans happy while winning
new ones over.
Lily Allen It’s Not Me, It’s You
The MySpace sensation
is back and simply put,
this album is pure bubble
gum pop as delicious as
Hubba Bubba! For this go, Lily channels
a bit of Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue on
tracks “Everyone’s At It” and “The Fear”
while she remains her cheeky lyrical self on
“Never Gonna Happen” and “Fuck You.” And
then there’s “The Fear” - the hoedown jam
you’d hear at Charlie’s; definitely one of the
brightest spots of the album. She’s bigger,
better and more sleek than ever. I see a new
Diva in the making!
In other music news, U2 is set for a new
horizon on March 3rd. Their new offering will
be available in five different formats, ranging
from $10 to $100. With the digital age in full
swing, U2 is hoping to keep physical buyers
happy. Their attempt however may prove
futile as 2009 may be the last real year for
physical CD sales. Until next month…
by Kimberly M. Ruff
kimberlymruff@yahoo.com
Movie Previews
February is a month of many celebrations
and holidays: Super Bowl Sunday is the 1st
followed by Groundhog’s Day on the 2nd,
and President’s Day is the 16th. On the 14th
is Valentine’s Day as well as the anniversary
of Arizona statehood and the entire month
is dedicated to African-American history. In
light of all the causes for celebration, I have
picked three movies for preview: three about
love, one about African-Americans, and all of
them vaguely familiar like some movie we’ve
seen before…
He’s Just Not
That Into You
Starring: Drew
Barrymore, Ben
Affleck, Jennifer
Aniston, Jennifer
Connelly, etc.
Based on the best-selling
book of the same name by Greg Behrendt
and Liz Tuccillo, He’s Just Not That Into
You explores the strategizing, anguish, and
confusion that go hand-in-hand with today’s
dating scene. Set in Baltimore, the film
follows the often-intersecting lives of various
singles and couples as they try to navigate
the rough waters of finding and falling in
love. Like any typical romantic comedy, it
has its occasional formulaic moments but
with such a talented cast of comedians
and comediennes, He’s Just Not That Into
You still manages to entertain with its biting
commentary and dry wit about modern day
romance. Release Date: February 06, 2009
Medicine for Melancholy
Starring: Wyatt Cenac, Tracey Heggins
If you’re a fan of Comedy Central’s Daily
Show with Jon Stewart, then you are
probably already familiar with one of his
writers and “field” reporters, Wyatt Cenac.
Taking a break from comedic writing and
acting, Cenac stars as Micah, a San
Francisco-based activist in Barry Jenkin’s
film, Medicine for Melancholy. After a late
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night of partying, Micah has a
one night stand with Joanne
(Heggins). Sobriety and
the morning sun frame
their activities in a different
light and it seems the two
are incompatible, but after
spending the day together,
they begin to realize that maybe
they’re not as different as they
thought they were. A tender take on the
irrationality of the heart and a touching tale
about the attraction of opposites. Release
Date: February 06, 2009
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Starring: Isla Fisher, John Goodman,
Joan Cusack, Hugh Dancy
Based on the best-selling book by Sophia
Kinsella, Confessions stars Wedding
Crasher’s Isla Fisher as Rebecca
Bloomwood, a compulsive shopper whose
habits wreak havoc on her bank account.
Using her savvy at spotting good sales, she
lands a career giving out financial advice to
the same company responsible for publishing
her favorite fashion magazine. While her
clever writing style earns accolades, it
doesn’t pay her bills and the threat of
bankruptcy forces her to decide
between Gucci and good sense.
This movie is ideal for those
of us that played the “I will
gladly pay you Tuesday
for a pair of Manolos
today” game with
our credit cards and
seems particularly
timely in light of our
current tenuous
economic situation.
Release Date:
February 13, 2009
Questions? Comments?
Reach the writer at
kimberlymruff@yahoo.com
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The Pink Panther 2
Push
He’s Just Not That Into You
Fanboys
Coraline
Confessions of a Shopaholic
The International
Friday the 13th
Two Lovers
Gomorrah
Madea Goes to Jail
Youth in Revolt
Fired Up
Crossing Over
Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
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by Wes Bergman
wesobergman@yahoo.com
DVD
Movie Reviews
Valentine’s Day is upon us and as some
of you may have already suspected, I am
painfully single. Since I have no beloved to
write sonnets for, I decided I would write a
poem for all my beloved readers in the style
of our First Lady of Poetic Depression, Emily
Dickinson:
Valentine’s Day
Constructed contrivance of commercial deceit
Love is fickle
Save your receipts
Painful reminder of solitary singlehood
If I could
I would
Lay my tired skin beside first available man
Must be disease and drug free
Unless I want VD
In which case
I embrace
The shame and embarrassment of the
Craig’s List ads.
That being said, let’s review some superawesome joyous movies about LOVE!
We’re All Angels
Starring: Jason, deMarco
Strictly a documentary,
this film follows the
unambiguously gay duo,
Jason and deMarco,
over the course of a
year. Both Christian pop
stars, the long-term couple
discuss their youth, coming
out, finding each other and the
difficult process of reconciling the
quandary of faith and sexuality. Jason was
raised Pentecostal and deMarco was raised
a Catholic, but both have found a pleasant
middle ground spiritually and emotionally
where they celebrate their faith and love.
We’re All Angels provides a powerful lesson
for all of us: that we can have our cake and
eat it to, as nothing is higher testament to
faith and devotion like love.
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Noah’s Arc: Jumping the Broom
Starring: Darryl Stephens,
Jensen Atwood, Rodney
Chester, Gary LeRoi
Gray, Douglas
Spearman,
Christian Vincent,
Jonathan Julian
Based on the
LOGO TV show
of the same
name, Noah’s Arc:
Jumping the Broom
follows our cast to
Martha’s Vineyard
for the wedding of
Wade (Atwood) and
Noah (Stephens). When
closeted superstar rapper, Baby
Gat shows up unannounced to win Noah’s
affection, the entire wedding party begins to
question if their own romantic commitments
are with the right people for the right reasons.
Caffeine stimulated wedding planner, Alex
(Chester) worries that the recent adoption
of an HIV positive baby may simply
be a band-aid for his eleven-year
relationship with Trey, Chance
(Spearman) over-intellectualizes
his marriage to Eddie (Julian)
when a charming young student
reveals his crush, and Noah’s
best-friend, Eddie (Vincent) seems
more anti-commitment than ever
which causes everyone to wonder
what the real issue is. Played out
over the course of the weekend and
multiple courses of delicious food prepared
by Alex, the group realizes that love involves
work, admitting when you’re wrong and a
willingness to ask for second chances.
I hope everyone has a lovely Valentine’s Day;
even if you’re single there’s plenty of love in
friendship, family, and faith to keep you warm
at night.
CHERRY LOUNGE SCANDALOUS
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rentboy.com
V
can
buy me
love
alentine’s Day is a day for lovers.
Sadly, not everyone has a significant
other to spend it with. But does that
mean the poor single saps have to spend the
most romantic evening of the year alone?
Hell, no. There are plenty of gorgeous men
willing to offer their companionship this
Valentine’s Day – for a price. If you have the
dime, they’ve got the time. We polled four
professionals from the world’s leading male
escort listing service, Rentboy.com: Adam
Isaac (www.rentboy.com/adamisaac), Pete,
a winner of Overall Best Escort 2008 (www.
rentboy.com/LondonBoyPete), Kevin Slater
(www.rentboy.com/kevinslater) and Rusty
(www.rentboy.com/rusty105) to uncover the
answer to the biggest question this Valentine’s
Day: what is the price of love?
By Leif Mendelson
ION: Jennifer Lopez’s ‘love don’t cost a
thing’. Why does yours?
Adam Isaac: Sex is not love and love is not
free. A relationship takes work. I am always
open to meeting a special guy who can see
past what I do to pay my bills. There’s a lot
more to me than escorting.
London Boy Pete: Jennifer has enough
‘rocks’ of her own to give her love away! Also
my love is probably a lot more fun to guys than
hers. Oh and I love selling my love, it gives it a
certain feel you just can’t describe.
Kevin: My love is free, too. My time, however,
is $250 an hour.
Rusty: Hiring an escort is not about love. It’s
about having a boy to spend time with and
have fun. Love really doesn’t cost anything. It’s
not something you can put a price one. Having
a hot boy you have picked out for yourself to
have fun with, on the other hand, is something
that can be negotiated.
ION: What can you offer a lonely heart this
Valentine’s Day?
London
Boy Pete
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Adam: I can offer this advice: seek spiritual
growth, because humans are fallible. If you
are lonely, seek what you have a need for and
take the action.
rentboy.com
London
Boy Pete: What can’t
I offer? Not only would I give
him the horniest experience of his
life, I would make his special day that little
something more with great company and lots
of fun, leaving him with a warm glow inside!
Kevin: Companionship. Anything else that
happens is between two consenting adults.
Rusty: I’m a very affectionate person so if
you’re alone on valentines and want a warm
body to cuddle with, give me a shout and we
can spice up your Valentines Day!
ION: Is Valentine’s Day a busy work day
for rentboys?
Adam: Right now, no day is a busy day. I
am so broke that I am frightened. One of my
biggest fears is not being able to meet my
financial responsibilities. The busiest time for
me has always been the summer months.
London Boy Pete: I already have bookings,
so it must be. I think Christmas has to be the
busiest holiday. I’ve been a guy’s Christmas
present several times already.
Kevin: The day after Thanksgiving is typically
my busiest day. Christmas Day is also busy.
ION: How much money
can you make on
Valentine’s Day?
Rusty
London
Boy Pete:
You
never
know
how
much
you
are
going
to
make. I’ve
been paid
$2000 for an hour
from a guy, but you
can never tell.
Adam
ION: What are most clients looking for on
Valentine’s Day?
Adam: Valentine’s Day is just a day where if
you want to feel pressured to think about your
love-life a little more, than feel free. I think
about love and real romance every day. I’ve
paid for sex before, and I couldn’t see how
hiring a call boy would make my romantic
woes any less heavy.
London Boy Pete: A little bit of added
attention. Whether it’s a little more sensuality,
understanding… or he might just want a
harder pounding!
Kevin: Not many clients confuse rentboys
and romance, so Valentine’s Day isn’t
different from most other days - at least not
for me. A cute and cuddly blond may have a
different story to tell.
Rusty: Something to spice up their day.
ION: What’s the strangest gift you have
ever received from a client?
Adam: One time a client gave me huge,
antique Guerlaine perfume bottle – the type
that was originally made for the likes of
Napoleon. It held a liter of perfume and is
ornately decorated with the old Guerlaine
honeybee etching on the glass. Beautiful!
The most useful gift I ever received was a
Toyota Tacoma. I wish that would happen
again. Anyone have a car they don’t want?
London Boy Pete: In the last few months,
I’ve been given three different paintings from
three different clients. If this keeps up, I’m
going to open a gallery.
Kevin: Maybe not the strangest, but the best
gift I’ve received is my sling.
Rusty: It was a little weird when a client gave
me a custom made teddy bear with my name
on it. What is even more weird is that he said
it was his wife’s idea.
ION: Does it get hard putting other guys’
companionship needs before your own?
Adam: Only one percent of my clients are
looking for companionship. The other 99
percent are looking for “it”. You know what I
mean?
London Boy Pete: It just makes you enjoy
your own time more. I think it’s like a switch
when I’m working and having fun. I don’t even
know how it all works, but it does.
Kevin: Not at all! I love meeting new people.
Rusty: I don’t think of it that way. I put
my self first. I don’t do anything that I’m
uncomfortable with. I am there to entertain
my client but if I am not having fun, he won’t
either.
ION: Has a client’s love for you ever
become scary?
Adam: I practice healthy boundaries with my
clients. I make it very clear to them that it is a
business relationship, nothing more.
London Boy Pete: Some people can get
really obsessed. I always back off from guys if
it gets too intense.
Kevin: There have been a few times where
I’ve had to gently back clients down. But
people tend to get it. There are very nice
ways of saying, “Look, this is my job. I like
you, too, but it’s professional.” I’ve heard
horror stories from other escorts, but luckily
I’ve never had it too bad.
Rusty: It has never been scary, but it has
been annoying. One of my clients kept calling
and calling. Without exaggeration, I had 48
missed calls and 22 voice messages in the
span of one night.
ION: Would you give up your career for
“the one”?
Adam: My thought is that we don’t even
attract the one we are meant to be with until
we are happy and contented with our own
life choices. And although I am not exactly
ashamed of being an escort, I know it is not
my ideal job. But anything is possible! I just
met a guy over the weekend while I was on
a call that involved a group who is really hot
and really sweet. He already knows what I
do. We’ll see what happens. I hope to fall in
love someday. Some say that love knows no
bounds. I would love to believe that. I really
would.
London Boy Pete: I wouldn’t give it up for
anyone. Being successful at what I do comes
before anything else.
Kevin: I can imagine a scenario under where
I meet a wonderful guy and put the escorting
aside. I love my job, but I love “love” too.
Rusty: If things got serious and he wanted
me to stop, it would be up for discussion.
Relationships are about compromise.
(photo of Adam by Dick Mitchell)
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“Under the
Big Top” with Leslie Jordan
… followed by “A Comedy Tonight or Love Gone Wrong.” Leslie
Jordan, that diminutive dynamo of laffs, teams up with those
lungbusting lotharios of the Phoenix Metropolitan Men’s Chorus
on Saturday, February 14. Come with your sweetie for a special
performance and dinner at 6:30 followed by the concert at 7:30 p.m. It
all happens at the Steele Indian School Park Concert Hall in Phoenix. For
info &
tix visit phoenixmetropolitanmenschorus.org or call 602-717-4262
Lily Tomlin in “The Search…”
… for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe.” Veteran actress,
comedian and performance artist Tomlin reprises her award
winning play written nearly 25 years ago by Jane Wagner about 12
characters and the misfortunes that befall them. Catch this historic
performance on Saturday, March 7 at the Orpheum Theatre on 203
W. Adams St. For tickets call 602-534-5600
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Disney’s The Lion King
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Best Little Whorehouse in TX
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Tuck Shop Talk
If explorer Francisco Vasquez de
Coronado were carving was still
trailblazing today, he’d make sure that
his route led right through the historic
neighborhood that bears his name and
have a gourmet – but not fussy – dinner at
Tuck Shop.
This intimate and cozy restaurant occupies
a renovated structure that once housed
The Showman’s Union Hall. Who knew
that carnies union? Since the circus
barkers left, owner D.J. Fernandez and his
girlfriend, Jessica, remodeled the building
and said, “Step right up! Hurry, hurry,
hurry! Come one, come all!” to a dining
room serving what they call “neighborhood
comfort food” – with an imaginative twist.
With the help of Mitch Hoverman of the
Roosevelt district’s Palatte restaurant, a
startlingly imaginative and mouth-watering
menu was created with nothing over
$20. It reflects culinary tastes from the
East Coast, the South, with a little bit of
Portuguese influence thrown in to spice
things up a bit. All the ingredients
are organic and procured locally
when possible. And that keeps
everything fresh as a frat boy on
a Friday night.
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The mustard cream sauce enhances the
earthiness and adds another level of taste.
Another winner is the Panko walnutcrusted Fontina. You’ll get a spate of milky
cheese sticks served with savory and
sweet dipping sauces. These aren’t like
anything you ever had at Applebee’s, kids.
Tease your tastebuds with a selection
from their menu of “Smaller Plates.” These
tasty morsels lend themselves toward
an almost “tapas style” way of dining.
There’s even a long trestle table for either
community-style dining, or a large party
with a lot of your friends. If you need a
date - or brought one - try their Medjool
dates stuffed with chorizo from Schreiner’s
Sausages and melted
Gruyère
Start off with the roasted baby
beets in a spiced mustard
cream sauce. Your mom
might lecture you about how
rich the root is in potassium,
magnesium, B vitamins and
helps prevent heart disease
and the heavy-duty iron is a
plus when “auntie brings red
roses.” But I’m going to praise
their sweetness – they’re high
in sugar, but low cal – and
tender, even buttery texture.
cheese on a bed of baby arugula.
One of Tuck Shop’s strengths is a
variety of six larger-portioned dishes
– because, remember, sharing is
caring. Not only do they have
dishes featuring a luxurious
version of Chicken and
Waffles, they also have
a divine trout fillet.
We recommend the
maple roasted pork
tenderloin served
with Gorgonzola
grits. These five big,
fat, delicately grilled
chunks of the “other
white meat” topped with
delicate strip of bacon will
knock you off your feet. If that
doesn’t do the trick, the adorable
waiter Craig flashing his pearly white
smile will definitely send you reeling.
Wink!
For a wild card, there’s always Vovo’s
Favorite. That’s Portuguese for
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“Grandma.” On Saturday night it might be
a Tuck Shop favorite called “Franchasina”
– a skirt steak sandwich with smoked
linguisa (a sausage), grilled prosciutto,
cheese, roasted tomato served on
grilled rye.
A word to the wise:
Tuck Shop fills up fast
with loyal locals. To
avoid a waiting, get
there by 5:45 p.m. If
you’re dining later,
enjoy their carefully
selected wines, beers
or spirituous liqueurs
while you wait. Sorry,
no reservations accepted
- just hurry up!
So duck and roll into Tuck Shop.
You’ll see why it’s better than a three ring
circus.
Come to the 2245 N. 12th St. at Oak St.
in Phoenix. Phone: 302-354-2980 or visit
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Art Direction... Kevin Bushaw
Stylist... Joey Sarandos-Durisek
Makeup... Anton Khachaturian
Production Assistants... Craig Rubin
and Matthew Simcox
Clothing provided by Joey Sarandos-Durisek,
Brooks Washburn, Nick Duckro
& The Off Chute Too
Models... Zane from Dick’s Cabaret, Nathan
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Backgrounds shot at Boo’s Warehouse and
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Underwear from The Off Chute Too
Embellished Cap by Ed Hardy
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Crest Patch Boxers from The Off Chute Too
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American Jock Track Pants by Go Softwear
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INNER BEAUTY
Raphael Solomon Releases debut CD:
“Beautiful Dancer”
inner
beauty
By Zachary Trevor
for – then seducing – a former flame.
A
t 28-years-old, Raphael
Solomon knows a little
something about life, love and
the pursuit of happiness.
Self-describing his sound
as “pop with a Latin twist,”
his music is based on
basic and complex
human emotions and
experiences. Take
“Sex with My Ex,” for
instance – the first
single from his debut
album, Beautiful
Dancer. It was
penned by Solomon
after preparing
supper
Most of Solomon’s songs, in fact, are steeped
in similar soils: the concept of love – or the
lack thereof. With all his talk of heartbreak,
however, Raphael also has a strong sense of
humor. Like the night he became the king of
more than a few people’s jungles.
“I once went onstage dressed as Tarzan and
twenty seconds into my number, my loincloth
came undone,” he recalls. The performance
became a metaphor for his life. “I just picked
it up, dusted it off, and continued with
my performance.”
Beautiful Dancer is in stores
and on i-Tunes now.
ION: You are
gorgeous, Raphael.
Why, then, are you so
unlucky in love?
RS: Thank you, but I’m
not sure I’d go so far as
saying that I am unlucky
in love.
ION: Are you smart when it comes to love?
RS: I think love is about being true to your
self. Sure, I can sit down and think of ways to
keep a lover hooked but I’m not sure I want
a lover to stay because I played the
game right. I want people to stay
because there is no place they
would rather be.
ION: You sing about
sex with your ex. Can
you see now why that
is always a mistake?
RS: The scary thing is
I still don’t think it was
a mistake! Maybe that’s
just me being a guy and
thinking with my dick.
ION: Most of your songs
tend to be about heartbreak.
RS: I’ve had relationships with some
wonderful people; we just weren’t in the
same place at the same time in our lives and
when you’re not in sync, it makes it pretty
impossible to sustain a relationship.
ION: Did the sex reignite the
relationship?
RS: Well, no, but sometimes you don’t
stop loving someone even long after the
relationship has ended. You may accept
that it’s over but you still to want to revisit it
sometimes.
ION: Looking at you, I can’t understand
why someone would flee the country. But,
according to your song “Baby’s Gone to
Rio,” that’s what they did.
RS: Sadly, it’s true.
ION: You weren’t left feeling empty?
RS: I guess I did feel a little emotionally
vandalized. Ok, you got me. I’ll keep my
pants on next time, ok?
ION: What did you do to make your lover
run away?
RS: (Laughs) I’m secretly a high maintenance
and possessive freak. Nah, I’m just kidding!
I don’t know what I did, really. I don’t think I
did anything wrong. Why does it have to be
my fault?
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ION: Could it be that you attract people
that are only interested in your face and
body?
RS: Initially, we’re all attracted to people on a
physical level. I’d be a liar if I said I wasn’t. I’ll
admit that there have been people who are
just interested in the physical part of me, and
that’s been a problem because they’re not
always interested in learning what’s inside of
me. I’m more than a pretty face. (Laughs)
ION: Does your intensity sometimes scare
people away?
RS: Sometimes. But they always end up
coming back when they realize that a
passionate lover beats a cold and frigid lover
any day. They come back because I made
them feel special. I don’t edit my behavior. If
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I’m into someone, I
let them know it.
ION: In the title track, “Beautiful Dancer,”
you text your lover that “you never want
to be their ex.” Isn’t that something you
shouldn’t tell someone?”
RS: Why not? Every person in love wants to
believe that their love will last forever.
ION: Why not simply text “Hey babe, miss
you …”
RS: I do, sometimes. But reaffirming your
love is a positive thing. It’s not like I am
desperate or needy. Saying something like,
“I want to be with you forever,” is a point of
strength for me in that I am a man who is not
afraid to say what he feels.
ION: You say in the song that your “heart
knows no lies.” But don’t you agree that
sometimes in a relationship, you need to
hide some of those loveydovey feelings to
make the love
grow?
RS: Call me a romantic but I believe the
purpose of every union is to allow your faith
in love to evolve and to show you that for
every person who runs away from you, there
is another person who is willing to run to
you. You can’t be afraid of love if you are
seeking to be loved in return. And “my heart
knows no lies” in the sense that I know that
an equally emotionally expressive lover like
me would be the best match for me.
ION: If there’s one thing I learned in the
CD, it’s that even pretty people hurt
sometimes.
RS: (Laughs) I am going to have a hugely
inflated ego after this interview. It’s true,
everybody hurts.
ION: What exactly are you looking for in
a partner?
RS: Someone who I’m physically attracted
to, sexually satisfied with, mentally
stimulated by and emotionally engaged with.
Someone who is ready to reciprocate the
love they receive. Someone I can be myself
with and someone that I wouldn’t want to
change.
ION: How close have you come to finding
perfection?
RS: No one is perfect.
ION: That’s true, every experience is a
lesson. What have you learned from your
past relationships that you’ll apply to
your next?
RS: To remain true to myself, so when the
right person comes along, they’ll love me for
who I am.
ION: Do you still believe “the one”
exists?
RS: Absolutely.
Raphael Solomon’s Beautiful Dancer is
available on if-Tunes now.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Vol. 2, Issue 11
FEBRUARY 2009
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Unfair and unbalanced. We decide.
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Bears Near Extinction.
Celebs Reach Out.
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“It’s, like, really
HOLLYWOOD –
sad,” said Paris
As global warming
Hilton, heiress
diminishes the
and nightlife
Amazon Rain
party fixture. “I
Forest, polar
mean, like, if
ice caps shrink
there weren’t any
and Starbucks
gay bears, we
disappear from the
wouldn’t have
landscape, more
the Girth and
and more species
Mirth Society.
are threatened with
And I know all
extinction with the
about Societies,”
loss of habitat. No
she said.
species is more
“Like, National
threatened than
Geographic. Can
that of the bear.
I be ‘Rich Bitch
Polar bears, Panda
of the Month’
bears, American
for High Society
Grizzlies, and
magazine? Is this
Teddy bears are
a party for Gay Bears? Where’s my swag?”
all in danger of becoming only a memory.
Motion picture and TV stars, and celebrities
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Actor Noah Wyle, has-been from the popular
who
are famous just for being famous are
hit TV medical drama “ER” which he quit to
reaching out, lending their names, faces and
do such forgettable films like “The Myth of the
voices – but not their wallets – to raise the
Fingerprints” is a semi-celebrity spokesperson
public consciousness about the bears’ plight.
for saving the North American Gay Bear.
But no bear is at a greater risk than the North
“Something must be done,” he said
American Gay Bear. Frequently seen at
dramatically. “With your dollars – not mine
“Bear” bars, watering holes and buffets, these
– something can be done. Nobody wants a gay
hirsute and calorie-filled men are suffering
bar filled with skinny, hairless guys.”
from environmental losses because of the
greenhouse effect.
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Blames Food
Cheez Whiz, gravy
CHICAGO – TV
and two sticks of
Talk show hostess
butter, diets don’t
is the bloated-est.
help much,” they
Oprah Winfrey
explained.
revealed that she’s
fat again, which
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apparently she just
lesbian lover, Gayle
recently noticed.
King, editor-inWinfrey’s fan base
chief for Winfrey’s
was less surprised.
magazine, “O” – as
in, “Oh my God, look
“I don’t know how
how fat she is!”
this happened,” she
slipped a package of
moaned between
hot dogs and a pint of
shoveling spoonfuls
mayonnaise into the
of mashed potatoes
chatty fatty’s Kate
in her greedy
Spade purse during a commercial break
mouth. “No diet seems to keep the
of taping her show, “The Big Give.”
pounds off,” she complained as she
Producers agreed, “Big” is the operative
crammed a case full of Twinkies into
word. “Even with a wide angle lens we
her gaping maw. “I don’t know what
couldn’t even fit a Smart Car with Oprah
the problem is! Nothing works!” she
wept as she washed it all down with a in the same shot,” grumbled one of the
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Daley personally supervised the
flabby gabby gal’s menu, but to no
avail. “We boiled six-ounce chicken
breasts and blanched asparagus tips
for Oprah, but when you eat eight
pounds for each meal smothered with
Winfrey’s former chef, Art Smith, will
be the White House chef for the Obama
family. .
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the end of four years,” said Oprah, with
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Cuts Letter From Alphabet
PHOEIX – I a attempt to cut costs i harsh
ecoomic times for the state, Arizoa’s ewly
iaugurated Republica Goveror Ja Brewer
determied that costs for the state ad Arizoa
residets ca be cut by 38% if the fourteeth
letter of the alphabet – the oe that comes
after “m” ad before “o” – is elimiated from
all pritig withi the state.
ad thik that this is a good decisio. If this
works out, we’ll elimiate more letters. We
thik that we could do without the letter ‘P’ if
worse comes to worse.”
The Goveror’s fiacial advising committee
agreed that cutting the letter was a fiscally
soud decisio for Arizoa. “We’ve ivestigated
Scrabble games, crossword puzzles ad
schoolchildren’s games of “Hagma” will be
hit hardest with the letter’s deletio.
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editor of the state’s icreasigly fiacially
troubled ewspaper The Arizoa Republic said,
“We mour the loss of this valuable letter.
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they report the ews. It took two of that letter
remove it from all pritig aroud Arizoa we
to create the lowercase letter ‘m’. Cities like
should be able to save hudreds, thousads,
Phoeix, Tucso, Chadler, Kigma, Wislow, ad
ad perhaps eve millios of dollars worth of
places like the Grad Cayo ad Sedoa may ot
reveue. Every pey and ickel adds up,” said
recover.”
Gov. Brewer.
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5749 N. 7th St. - Phoenix
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IBT’s
Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant
Venture-N
Woody’s
Yard Dog
2900 E. Broadway
5305 E. Speedway
915 W. Prince Rd.
616 N. 4th Ave.
5900 N. Oracle Rd.
1239 N. 6th Ave.
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA
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by Addison DeWitt
“I gave my love a cherry that had no stone.
I gave my love a chicken that had no
bone.”
… and then my love dumped me next to
the Skill Crane at B.S. West and left me for
a Circle K clerk twelve years ago. Oh,
sure, like that’s a big upgrade on
the food chain of gay boys. I
should’ve kept the cherry
and the chicken. At least
that way I would’ve still
had something to choke
– although I would’ve
rather choked the both
of them instead. Sure.
Happy big, fat, stupid
Valentine’s Day. It’s a
good thing I’m over it now.
But love is still in the air.
Along with everybody’s legs.
America just started what
will hopefully be a long
love affair with our
new president, Barack
Obama. At least for
the next four to eight
years. Ben Bethel of
The Clarendon Hotel
had a big gala on the
rooftop with drink specials
and free appeteasers to
celebrate the end of a long,
horrible, ugly divorce from the last
guy who parked his pink ‘n’ white tush in
Oval Office.
And what could be sweeter than the
$3,610 raised for the Be a H.E.R.O.
heroes at the swanky “Sugar and
Champagne” event at the Wrigley
Mansion staged by SWAY Events? What
could be more delicious than chocolate
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and champagne, darlings? Oh, I know:
Nick Duckro. Definitely. Yum yum. And
was that Coronado Café’s handsome
Robert McCarville I saw hobnobbing
with one of the dreamy bachelors up for
auction?
Who could miss that vision of sartorial
splendor, haberdasher to the glitterati
of Phoenix, Gabriel Diaz of
Dragonfly ? ¡Ai ai, ai! ¡Cuanto
le gusta, le gusta, le gusta,
Gabriel!
That darling couple
celebrating their legal
(in California), conjugal
matrimonification was
Mr. & Mr. Christopher
Jensen (née Palumbo)
and Jeremy Jensen
attended the well-heeled
event, too.
You know how sometimes
Fate says, “When one
Door shuts another Door
opens?” Well, it’s true.
Except in this case the
same Door that shut
and was the same
Door that opened. Yep,
The Door in Tempe
threw open their Door
for the Grand (re)Opening.
The new management has
redecorated the place beautifully
and the staff couldn’t be nicer. Queenpins
Jim Vigil and Chris Smith kept busy
slinging the drinks to the thirsty and
satisfied crowd. They’re just aDOORable.
Merrymakers included those darling
Denver transplants Dan Church and his
beau Joey.
(Continued)
A great big “Hurrah” goes out to “Missy”
Al Perkins, fabled bartender and cocktail
waitress from days of yore at BS West
who made an appearance with Tim
DePlanche and with Cameron on his arm.
Once a Mary, always a Mary. Hamburger
Mary alumnus Curtis Steinhoff was
there along with the handsome
Kyle Powers.. What’s it all about,
Alfie? Maybe your delish
boyfriend, Jarrod? I’ll say!
(pictured previous page, top)
Our Party Penguins of the
Month, those wild and
crazy boyfriends Ryan
Freeman and Josh
Anderson (right) made a driveby-drinking appearance at The
Door only to be whisked off to
icepics videobar who
was celebrating their
first anniversary of fun
in Phoenix. The booze
there poured like – well – booze, I’d say.
You can imagine everybody’s surprise
when none other than R.J. Merrill won
the grand prize drawing of a video iPod.
R.J. was overwhelmed and very excited
to win it and can’t wait to start using it for
poaching eggs and texting his friends.
The toasty weather at the Rodeo was
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perfect for weather for watching cute
cowpokes like the dreamy Matt Pruitt and
has pal Stacy Jay Cavaliere. I also saw
optician to the stars, Truett Fuentes from
Bar1 and his and squeezie-weezie, Ron
Rogers (pictured previous page, bottom)
from Kobalt who stole Truett from me.
Remember, Palmolive softens hands
while you do the dishes.
Bar1 co-owner Kenny Sannes
was looking very chummy with a
cute, young cast member from
the
touring company of
“Hair” while they
were in town. Hope
that Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome you’ve got
didn’t prevent you from
giving his wig a good
comb-out.
A great big congrats goes out
to my funny Valentine, The
Honorable Tom Simplot
unanimously elected Vice
Mayor by the City Council. Today … Vice
Mayor. Tomorrow … Assistant Buyer in
Men’s Accessories at Macy’s – if you’re
lucky.
Send Addison your Valentines or vitriol. But
a juicy steak dinner would be even better. Email him at RumorHound@aol.com
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bad reactions, but every once in a while,
you’ll find the perfect formula. So get in the
love lab and start experimenting already.
Virgo Aug. 23 - Sept. 22
Mr./Ms. Right isn’t going to strut into your
living room while you’re vegging out on
the couch watching Made-For-TV-Movies,
honey. Get up, get out, and become the
star of your own romantic comedy.
Libra Sept. 23 - Oct. 22
Get ready to green-light a project. You’ve
been putting some ventures on the back
burner that are about to boil over. Get
in the game and make “go” your new
philosophy.
Scorpio Oct. 23 - Nov. 23
Get creative for your Valentine this year.
Flowers and heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are BORING. Think more along the
lines of kinky toys and tattoos.
Sagittarius Nov. 23-Dec. 23
A dangerous dating opportunity will appear
in your future. Although you could use
some adventure and your ego certainly
doesn’t mind the stroking, be sure to follow the butterflies in your belly to make a
sensible decision.
Capricorn Dec. 23- Jan. 20
Take a chill pill. And then take another.
Just don’t end up in rehab. And if you do
try to collect celebrity autographs you can
later sell to support you new habit du jour.
Aquarius Jan. 21 - Feb. 19
Relationships are like a science. Most of
the time you can expect explosions and
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Pisces Feb. 20 - Mar. 20
Super-size your life this month dear. Don’t
be afraid to go a little extreme. Indulge in
life’s little upgrades and spoil yourself silly.
Aries Mar. 21 - Apr. 20
Stop being so concerned with finding “the
one.” Enjoy your time being a single lady.
And if you already have a ring on, then
make sure you don’t become dreary and
dull in your committed relationship.
Taurus Apr. 21 - May 20
Break your routine of wash, rinse, and
repeat. Add some excitement to your life
by being more spontaneous. Get a perm!
Gemini May 21 - June 21
Lately you may have been feeling a little
Ugly Betty, so be sure to take some time
this month to treat yourself to a mellowdramatic pampering session.
Cancer June 22 - July 22
In February, make mixers a priority and
happy hours an absolute necessity. It’s all
about networking, and come March you
may need to call in a couple favors from
your new found connections.
Leo July 23 - Aug. 22
Live lustfully this month. Act upon your
wildest desires and unleash your sexual
beast. Somewhere along the way you’ll
find a master to tame your animal instincts.
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