MESA'S FIRST LGBT WINE BAR OPEN'S IN MESA RIVERVIEW

MESA'S FIRST LGBT WINE BAR OPEN'S IN MESA RIVERVIEW!by: Mindi Perdue, Blame it on the Wine
Mesa's first LGBT wine bar is now open in Mesa Riverview. "Blame it on the Wine" is located behind the Bass Pro Shop off the 202 and Dobson. Check out our website for up and coming events and hours of operation at www.blameitonthewine.comLive music this Thursday from 6:30PM-9:30PM. Please come out and enjoy our contemporary comfortable atmosphere, drink great wines, while making new friends! [3/15/08]

Study: Gay couples in Ariz. lack resources

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LCH in Children

Recently my daughter was diagnossed with LCH. Her test results came back clear today!

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disorder that primarily affects children. The disease was first described in medical literature around the turn of the 20th century.
A histiocyte is a form of white blood cell. Its job...

Board Member of 1VCC

I am proud to announce I am the new Secretary on the Board of the 1 Voice Community Center here in Arizona. February 18 was my first official Board Meeting. I am looking forward to doing a lot of work for our community giving what I can. I encourage you to visit the 1VCC Web site at www.1VCC.org
There are many opportunities to help in the community and give back.

About the Center
VISION:
A strong community of LGBT individuals living without fear, shame or isolation.
MISSION:
One Voice Community Center serves as a cultural focal point uniting LGBT individuals and reinvests in the community by providing vital educational, social and wellness programs.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of 1 Voice Community Center is to enhance the development of existing LGBT organizations while filling in the program niches missing within the LGBT community. In addition, develop coalitions among the diverse LGBT organizations to more effectively research, education, outreach, plan, fund raise and more for the things that affect our community.

Horses and Dogs

I recently met the artist of a couple of my horse prints at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse show. Walking in I saw something familiar. One of the vendors had horse prints (imagine that). The style was one with which I was familiar. It was the same style as the two Arabian Prints I have in my home that my parents bought from the Reno Arabian Horse show 24 years ago!

I was surprised at not only seeing the prints, but being able to the artist herself, Carol Ratafia! What a treat!

Of course, I had to get the print of the Corgi!

I am, therefore I ponder

Sometimes it is best to do something without thought of consequence. At those times, it is usually best it was done that way. Usually, however, much thought should go in to a decision or plan.
Sometimes we think too much :)

Quotes of the day

Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul. - Marilyn Monroe
Neurotics build castles in the air, psychotics live in them. My mother cleans them. - Rita Rudner

AZ Central Web site lacks sports diversity

I recently emailed the AZCentral Web site on their lack of respect for the Phoenix Mercury and their place on the site:

This submission is regarding a comment about the site.
Explanation of comment or question:

I am dissappointed that you list the WNBA Phoenix Mercury under, "othersports" on this site. Certainly after the Mercury have won the Championship they are worthy of having their name along side of SUNS, Cardinals,
D-Backs, Coyotes etc.
Thank you.

Thanks for your comments. We'll share them with our sports management
Subject Regarding: a comment about the Web Site:

Borders vs. Barnes & Noble Part II

I will let you decide. Frankly, I continue to get my books at borders for the most part. That is if I do not use www.caligobooks.com.

From: Elizabeth
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 12:49 PM
To: Customer Service (Retail)
Subject: BN Retail
I am requesting your LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) section be upgraded and enhanced. I am always dissappointed when my husband wants/needs to come by one of your stores instead of Borders. I always enjoy the LGBT section, novels/mysteries. I prefer to go the Borders and drive an extra mile than go to your store nearer us. Where Borders has afloor to ceiling section on LGBT section and a seperate section under sexuality studies, your store as a couple of shelves that mix both andis rather a pathetic showing. I have made my thoughts known at your Val Vista and US 60 store in Mesa AZ. Until this is address in your store, Iwill continue to spend my many dollars at Borders on Southern and Alma School Rd.
Thank you,
Elizabeth

From: Mary Ausman MJAusman@bn.com
To: Elizabeth
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 10:01:19 AM
Subject: Barnes & Noble
Dear Elizabeth,
Thank you for your email. As booksellers, one of our main goals is to make it as easy as possible for customers to find the books they are interested in. While we pride ourselves by making available any book in print, our stores operate within a finite space so we must make careful decisions about what books are physically shelved in our stores. When we open a new store in a community, we stock the shelves very broadly. As time goes by, and we receive feedback from our customers based on sales and orders, the selections in the store become tailored to the customer base in that individual area. Therefore, selections vary from store to store. As you know, books that are not in stock can be ordered and the customer has the option of picking the book up in the store or having it shipped to their home. We diligently monitor these orders to see if we are missing opportunities for in-store sales and adjust our inventory accordingly. I hope this information is helpful, and invite you to contact me directly if you have any questions in the future.
Sincerely,
Mary Ausman
Supervisor, Customer Service
Barnes & Noble, Inc.122 Fifth AvenueNew York, NY 10011tel: (800) 422-7717fax: (212)352.3660mjausman@bn.comwww.barnesandnobleinc.com


Sent:Wednesday, February 06, 2008 12:52:24 PM
To:customercare@bordersstores.com
Subject:Books
Contact Customer:
AZ>Store Number: 69>Store Address: 1361 S. Alma School Road
Comments:>>I wrote to Barnes and Noble recently, letting them know I much prefer to go your Borders. I find your LGBT secition much more lush and well stocked. Thank you for your support and continuing ambitions to reach out to all who wish to read. I will continue to shop at your Mesa, AZ store.

From: "customercare@bordersstores.com" customercare@bordersstores.com
To: elizatanner
Sent: Wednesday, February 6, 2008 3:38:39 PM
Subject: RE: Books
Dear Elizabeth,Thanks for writing to Borders to share your feedback.
We appreciate your positive comments! We are always glad to hear from customers, but it is especially nice when a happy customer takes the time to let us know that we've done a good job. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.
Sincerely,

Borders Customer Carehttp://www.bordersstores.com

Borders vs. Barnes & Noble

I recently wrote to both companies regarding their LGBT book shelf space or lack there of. Stay tuned to learn of their responses...

Jane Rule, 76

Jane Rule is remembered in this article. Please read.