Is Pride Passe?
I just got back from my eighth Long Beach Pride celebration. I used to look forward to the parade with anticipation every year. I love all of the floats and…
Reduce Your Electric Bill With CFL Bulbs
Summer is upon us. And for many folks, that means astronomical power bills. In Arizona, it's not uncommmon to run up a $200 power bill during the summer months. Keeping…
Useless is worthless
Money has no value unless you spend it. You can spend it now, or save it now and spend it later. But at the end of the day, you still…
Four ways coffee can improve your career
My best friend from the place where I grew up was recently downsized after being in pharmaceuticals for over fifteen years. She'd like to do something green-related and is considering…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Happy Saturday
It's adventure season here in Maine, and even with the bugs the weather's beautiful (it's finally warm!). I'm off to go canoeing and I hope your weekend is equally relaxing…
Boost Work Productivity With Social Networking
Admit it - you check your Facebook and Twitter accounts while you're at work. I know I do. (Oh wait . . . I work from home . . .…
Finding Balance in Your Life and Business
Oh that elusive work/life balance. Just when you think no one is talking about it (yet alone achieving it) it comes around again. Perhaps the reason that is so is…
Ten Money Questions for JBrotherLove
J. Brotherlove is a graphic designer, front-end web developer and writer. As a "pioneer" blogger, he's explored the intersection of pop sub/culture, independent media, race, and sexuality since 1998. Additionally,…
How do I find an ethical lender for my mortgage?
A reader recently wrote in and wanted to know if ethical mortgage shopping was possible: For a few months now, my fiancé and I have been house-searching for our first…
Introducing FHA HECM Mortgages: A home buying boon for Baby Boomers
Baby Boomers - those Americans born after 1945 - now make up about 30 percent of the United States population, and they are rapidly swelling the ranks of new retirees.…