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Dyke March LA 2007
I know it may come as a shocking revelation to some of you who know me, but yes, last night I actually put on comfortable shoes and - exercised. OK, I still wore my mules. I always wear my mules.
But I walked.
Really fast too - it is impossible to keep up with those dang bikes!

(Photo essay of the DYKE March down Sunset blvd. during Pride Week after the jump. A few pics may be PG-13)


Some of the bicycle riders were fresh off of the AIDS ride. Xochitl Brown gets the crowd excited - oh, and she also gives us a pep talk!


And off we go!




Off Ramp are not only parade queens, burlesque performers, and float designers, they also design their own line of clothing!




Is it ironic that I didn't get a picture of the lesbian visibility sign until it was almost too dark to see it?

(PICS OF THE AFTER-PARTY TO FOLLOW)
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It's been many, many years since we saw this much snow in our mountains. Going up there right now isn't safe, but here are some places where you can enjoy the view and snap a pic.
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April Valentine died at Centinela Hospital. Her daughter was born by emergency C-section. She'd gone into the pregnancy with a plan, knowing Black mothers like herself were at higher risk.
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A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
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In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California.
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Another Missing Hiker Has Been Found Dead In San Gabriels As Search For Actor Julian Sands ContinuesBob Gregory, 62, went missing the same day as Sands. His body was recovered near Mount Islip.