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20th Lambda Literary Award Nominees: Mombian Reviews
The Lambda Literary Foundation has announced nominees for the 20th Annual Lambda Literary Awards. I’ve reviewed a few of them on Mombian; here they are again, with links to the reviews: The Brides of March, Beren de Motier (iUniverse): A funny, touching memoir of the brief period of legal same-sex marriage in Multnomah County, Oregon.
“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode Ten
In this edition of our weekly video blog, brought to you in partnership with After Ellen, Helen and I offer parental insights into the first episode of The L Word, Season Five, tackling elitist preschools, competitive parenting, and the impact of breakups on children. We also take issue with a matter of timing in Angelica’s
Another DVD Giveaway: BuddyG: My Two Moms and Me
Win a copy of BuddyG: My Two Moms and Me, the first fully animated show featuring a child of LGBT parents! Margaux Towne-Colley and Donna Colley, the women behind BuddyG, have offered a free copy to a Mombian reader. Let’s keep things interesting, though: The DVD will go to the first person who leaves a
Songs of Resolution from Erin Lee and Marci
Children’s musicians Erin Lee and Marci bring us the next of their regular posts with thematic recommendations for kid-friendly music, plus activities to make the songs an interactive experience for the whole family. Look for Erin Lee and Marci here on the first Monday of each month, or visit their homepage, www.gottaplay.org. I’ve created links
The L Word Season Five, Episode One: The Parenting Perspective
Helen and I are going to tackle the season opener in our vlog this week, so stay tuned till Thursday for a full analysis of all the parenting scenes, storylines, and suggestions. The fifth season in fact kicks off with a big ol’ parenting scene. After a fantasy introduction in which Jenny imagines her thinly
Ilene Chaiken: Channeling Shakespeare?
It came to my attention that January 6, when The L Word, Season Five premieres, is the date traditionally celebrated as “Twelfth Night” (though modern observances may place it on the 5th). Shakespeare, in his gender-mix-up comedy Twelfth Night, has Viola, in male drag, comment upon the Countess Olivia: She made good view of me;
Win a Free L Word DVD Set
Yes, Season Five of The L Word is upon us, premiering on Showtime January 6 at 9 p.m. EST, but available in advance at Our Chart today, beginning at noon EST. (The online version will, however, be “blurred, bleeped or otherwise abridged” according to creator Ilene Chaiken, who adds “this is not by our choice
“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode Eight
In this edition of our weekly video blog, brought to you in partnership with After Ellen, Helen and I step into an alternate universe and imagine what the upcoming season of The L Word might be like if parenting (but not pregnant lesbians or sperm) played a larger role. Bette with mashed peas on her
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Beals!
It’s Jennifer Beals’ birthday, and even though she isn’t a lesbian mom, she plays one on TV. That’s enough for me to wish her a very happy day and tell her how much I’m looking forward to Season Five of The L Word, premiering January 6. Stay tuned for more thoughts on The L Word