Season's Greetings from Les Connections

November 30, 2008

Les Communique

Greetings!

Wow, what a year! Don't know about you, but I can't even believe it is almost over. All that's left is to make it through all the holiday parties, shopping, wrapping and yes...eating (which invariably leads to our favorite pastime, dieting!) UGH! For now though, I recommend we just eat, drink and be merry. After all, this season isn't about restraint. It's about being joyous and loving life and each other. That of course, is the very best gift we can give...love.

I hope you can enjoy the best of what this season offers as we rush into the holidays. Just remember, don't forget to love yourself too!

Take Care, Linda

Like to cook? Me too! But, I'm not one of those who can just whip up a gourmet meal with whatever ingredients are in the refrigerator (after all, beer only works in so many recipes.) But, give me a recipe and I can usually whip up something that both tastes and looks great. (References can be supplied). HA! At any rate, I came upon a good offer from Cooking Light magazine; thought I'd pass it on. I've subscribed for several years and have yet to be disappointed in the recipes.

So, if you need to find a great Christmas gift (even if it is for yourself) that won't break the bank, click here to save 90% off the cover price. (No, I don't get a cut of the business, I just like the product.)

DJ Nan's Country Dance Dates

Dec 5, 08 and Jan 9, 09

in Wheaton, MD

Email Nan for more info

Positive Scribe Productions presents

Positive Scribe Productions is bringing Walk Like A Man - The Play back to DC for the holidays. Based on the 2006 Lambda Literary Award-winning book by Laurinda D. Brown, the play will take a seasonal look at labels, issues, and stereotypes we encounter in preparation for the holidays with family and friends.

Where: H Street Playhouse, McDonough, GA

When: Dec 27 @ 7:00pm and Dec 28 @ 3pm

(The 12/27 performance will be preceeded by a Pre-Show Holiday Reception with the cast and playwright.)

BETTY and DJ JFX featured entertainment for Mautner Project's BIG LOVE Gala!

Join us and celebrate all of the love in your life!
A highlight of the LGBT social calendar in Washington, Mautner Project's gala brings together some 1,200 or more individuals and companies from the LGBT community, and friends, families, and allies. The gala is a celebratory evening with a cocktail reception, stellar silent and live auctions, an elegant seated dinner, dancing with DJ JFX. Gala chairs are Lynne Brown, publisher of the "Washington Blade"; Colleen Dermody of "Witeck-Combs Communications"; and the Reverend Dyan Abena McCray, founding pastor of the Unity Fellowship Church in Washington. In addition, Mautner will be honoring Ms. Hala Moddelmog, President of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Special singles tables will be available because after all, what better way to find your sweetheart than on Valentine's Day! The Gala will also feature a special live performance by DC's favorite group BETTY - featured on "The L Word."

When: February 14th, 2009 from 6:30 PM to 1 AM
Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC (2500 Calvert Street NW)
Cost: $200 ($125 is tax deductible)

For more information, please call the Mautner office at 202-332-5536 or email.
Event sponsorships are available, as well as opportunities to donate to the auction and to advertise in the program book!
For more information, please visit Mautner Project

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AudiobooksForFree - has a "generous (if eclectic) selection of free titles." The catch? Most books in the public domain are "musty classics rather than today's best-sellers." Free audio recordings also tend to be low quality; higher-quality versions cost from $5 to $8.

source: Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Have Something to Sell?

Have to tell you, I LOVE Craig's List. So far, we've sold a pool table, BowFlex and weights, bookshelves and a bedroom set. The ads were free, and I didn't have to haggle. Recommend you give it a try. (Yell if you have questions, be happy to help.)

Where in the World?

Do you know where AquaGirl.09 takes place?

Click here to learn about this cool event and others

Top 10 Gifts for the Lesbian on Your List
Give the Gift the Girls Will Love
by Jenn Kennedy

It's hard to believe, but the holidays are already upon us. We're getting bombarded with sale announcements and gift giving suggestions. So, whether you're shopping for your wife, your crush or your best friend, I've cherry picked a few items at various price points to help make your browsing a breeze.
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Read more on SheWired

Best Gifts for Lesbian Moms

by Kathy Belge

So many of my friends have become moms this year. I think I need to take that into account when shopping for holiday gifts. I want to give something that acknowledges their motherhood, but also remembers her queerness. Luckily, "Lesbian Life" Movie Reviewer Mary Foulk is a new mom and she has given us lots of great gift ideas for the Moms on your holiday list.