Not sure what to buy your favorite packer for Christmas?

Unsure what a packer is?

We’ve got you covered with our comprehensive

guide to shopping for your favorite twink, bear,
dyke on a bike and everyone in between.

Stories by
Christy Ikner and Joe Morris
Photos by Devi Sanford
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I don’t have a problem with the
word dyke if it applies, but not
every young lesbian will grow
into her old age to identify with
the term, “old dyke”. Some will be
“old lipsticks”, “old poodles”, “old
girlfriends”, etc. So I must say I
have always had a tiny problem
with this term because it applies to
all young or new lesbians.
Ladies, think back to the third
grade when you got that first
training bra. At that time it was
known that you were gonna grow
boobies, but it was an unknown of
what size they would be. Would
they be itty bitty titties, a nice
hand full or the conch shells.
(For you baby dykes, conch shell
Alex Fortney boobies are the ones big enough
to stick your face between, wrap
around your ears so that it muffles
it just enough that you can hear
the ocean.)
Dyke in training, a young lesbian or someone who But with as much trouble as I
baby is just coming out of the closet. Sometimes an have with the term ‘dyke’ following
dyke inexperienced lesbian. ‘baby,’ I can’t find a better term
to describe young lesbos. I mean
there is “lesbo in training” but that
is too 80’s.
Or maybe “lesbian cub”, but
since many lesbians have children
it just sounds wrong on all of the
maternal fronts, so baby dyke
it is. Besides, if my community
embraces it who am I to argue?
The perfect gift for a baby dyke
is to play on what progressive-
thinking parents do for their kids
nowadays by buying them both a
G.I. Joe and a Barbie to see which
one they enjoy the most. For
your baby dyke, I suggest stocking
stuffers. Buy her a strap on and
a bottle of lube so she can try the
“slip and slide” and decide if she
wants to slip or grease the slide.
For a more conservative gift,
OutLoud! Bookstore has a vast
selection of books that would
could help your baby dyke find
her niche in lesbo land. Stop by
the store at 1703 Church St. in Clint Hudler
Nashville.
The best thing we old dykes
can do is to help them find A boyish-looking, young gay man, usually under 22 years old
their identity early. If somebody with a slender build and very little body hair. The term likely
had helped me way back when,
derived from a shortening of the name of the famous, golden,
phallic-shaped Twinkie snack cake - a tasty, cream-filled
I would have appreciated it twink snack with no nutritional value. After the word became widely
as well as have avoided much used, it was assigned the bacronym “Teenage, White, Into No
frustration, embarrassment and Kink,” although none of those descriptors are necessary to
an unfortunate arrest. CI identifying as a twink today.

Oh, that adorable boy.
I have shoes older than him, and the
receipt to prove it. Yes he’s a youngster,
but today’s twinks are getting a much
earlier start than those in the past - and
boy do they like to par-tay - so put your
guilty conscience to rest, my friend.
One man’s jailbait is another’s one
true love, so if you’ve got a bright-eyed
snuggle pup on your Christmas list,
give him something besides enough
shots to render him comatose.
Try some music; the Scissor Sisters,
to be exact. A deserving favorite of the
young and the getting-up-there alike,
the Sisters have a new release, “Hurrah!
A Year of Ta-Dah,” a two-disc DVD set
that includes a full live concert filmed
in London. Throw in “Ta-Dah,” the
album, and you’ve got a fun evening.
I mean, what’n the hell could go
wrong with songs like “She’s My Man”
blaring from the speakers? If nothing
else, it may get a knock on the door
from that cutie down the hall. (See
Closeted Man.)
Twinks can
often be found
on the party
scene with
their equally
twinky-crew in
A photo album or assortment of
their fiercest club wear. But, depending
photo frames from the Beveled Edge
on how hard they pre-party before
makes a great gift for your twink to
hitting the streets, they may not always
display the zaney exploits of his click...
remember what happened while they
or his own headshot. Visit thebevel.com
were out. Rest assured there will
for gift ideas. JM
be plenty of photo evidence of the
fabulous night.
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Robin Whittaker
Once used to describe a lesbian who
identifies as a man and wears (packs) a
flaccid penis daily, the term is now used
packer
more widely to describe a masculine
identified lesbian who is addicted to loving
the lipsticks and the poodles.
It may have something to do with
penis envy, but we’re not sure. It’s
difficult to put a finger on just exactly
what it means to be a packer. A good
portion of a packer’s identity can be
defined in the broad strokes of the
packer description, but there are finer
nuances between the lines (and legs) of
each packer that can’t be generalized to
them all or fully explained in this space.
So let’s just stick to the broad strokes and
leave details of the packin’ between
the hot, pistol packing lesbos and their
lady loves.
All packers have a penchant for
wearing men’s clothes from shoes
to belts and jackets. Men’s wallets,
especially those on chains, are very
appealing to the packer. It is a safe bet
that your packer totes pocket knife and
shyes away from gaudy accessories.
The only jewelry her tough and rugged
ears will ever see are simple wire hoops
or perhaps a simple diamond stud on
a special occasion. Short hair is not a
necessity to the identity of a packer but
is usually the norm and everyday is a
good day for a ball cap.
The packer has the hardest lot of
almost all lesbians because they are only
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attracted to, and usually addictively so,
to the lipstick and the poodle. Because
of this, they often are in a hurry to
get home lest they be in trouble for
prowling around and wasting time.
They not only hold down jobs, they
have to keep the home fires burning for
their high maintenance love interests.
Don’t feel too sorry for them though,
they are willing to be pussy whipped as
long as they get to keep their toys, tools,
egos and watch football on occasion.
Their poodles usually make sure that
they have nice clothes to wear so clothes
or gift certificates are not a good idea for
a Christmas gift. Tools are always a safe
bet but a bit boring. The best thing you
could do for a packer is set her poodle
up with another poodle for a day of
shopping so that the Packer can sneak
off to the local sports bar and enjoy a
beer in peace with her buddies.
Or consider making a donation in
the packer’s name to one of the many
GLBT-rights organizations such as
the Tennessee Equality Project, the
Tennessee Transgender Political
Coalition or national groups such
as PFLAG and the Human Rights
Campaign. CI
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A repressed gay man or lesbian, who hides his true
sexual orientation from the public and those around
closeted them. Often for fear of persecution, rejection, but not
gay always for negative reasons, does he choose to not
“come out of the closet”.
He thinks he’s a metrosexual. She In addition to his new CD, “Release
just really likes softball. But we know the Stars,” Wainright has come out with
they’re both a few tequila shots away “Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall,” a
from the truth. And we also know what tribute to the legend’s double-album
they’re going through, so help them performance at the famed New York venue.
reach their full potential with some Just think of how liberated, in
therapy sessions from Life Coach Batya an unliberated way, your favorite
Winninger. closeted feller will feel as he prances
Wininger focuses about his abode
on helping people singing “Over
achieve their goals He thinks he the Rainbow,”
m etrosexual. ’s a
by making positive S he just really Come Rain or
life changes and li k es s oftball. B Come Shine” and
u
breaking through they’re both t we know “Zing Went the
a few teq uila
the creative blocks s h o ts a way from Strings of My
the truth.
that stifle many of Heart” along with
us, fence-sitters another man.
included. Assure him that it isn’t Available at your favorite gay-
therapy. Winnnger helps people find operated retail outlet or online at
their muse. Get more information www.amazon.com and other outlets.
about Wininger’s services at upositive.com. May we also suggest a home
Purchase a few sessions for your subscription to O&AN? For the
closeted friend to help him or her closet-gay on the go who can’t dare be
think ‘outside the box.’ And by box, we seen picking up a GLBT publication,
mean closet. we’ll deliver to their door in subtly
We also suggest that you set that boy, wrapped packaging. Our articles and
um, straight with some tunes that will advertisers could inform and inspire
showcase his not-quite-out side while your friend to open the door to our
also shielding him from the upstairs fabulous world. Click subscriptions at
neighbor’s contempt. In other words, outandaboutnewspaper.com. JM
dial up some Rufus Wainright.
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Curt Bucy, Sam Jones, Rachel Stanton, It works over the phone You can upload to YouTube or AOL Video or post consider a copy of Al Gore’s “An remember that just taking the are; Brian Johnston, LMT,
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Out & About Newspaper accepts unsolicited material but cannot take responsibility for
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around. And a word of advice - buy an extra controller in the DSLR world).
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Marissa Watson &

Stephanie McElvy

A slang term used to describe lesbian women

who exhibit feminine qualities and gender
attributes, such as wearing make-up (thus, lipstick),
lipstick wearing dresses or skirts. Her interests usually
include fashion, flowers, perfume, “Sex and the
City,” lingerie, lipstick of course, and (gasp!)
passionate sex with other women.

Probably the most classic term for a any of you who have gone home with
really feminine lesbian, Lipstick once her lipstick on your proverbial collar,
used to encompass all purse carrying, you know what I’m talking about.
make-up wearing, silk touting lesbians. Clearly, she’s not easy to shop for, so
Over time, it has been downsized to be sure to ask her what she wants under
represent just the subset of feminine, the tree. Whatever the request, odds
professional, mature lesbians. are good that she’ll want it to be frou
Though very femme, she is known to frou, and we know just where you can
have at least one find it - Metropolis.
ball cap to pull S h e m a y s ou The east Nashville
her long, shiny high mai ntena n d a li ttle shoppe, located at
hair through for a s u pp ose base n c e , and I 1017 Fatherland
quick jaunt to the exp e rience sh d o n m y St., offers up
spa or gym. is als o worth e is , b u t she fancy, sparkly
ev e ry back
She tends to breaking cho and unnecessarily
mate with, or be
re . fabulous versions of
attracted to, any just about anything
other subset of lesbian as long as they your lipstick wearing lady might want
are willing to cater to and coddle her. - from designer pens and journals to
The Lipstick isn’t necessarily catered to martini glasses, candles and a slew of
in her professional life because at work home decor.
she is usually in charge and proud of it. She will tell you exactly what she
She knows how she likes things done wants and will still act surprised when
and would prefer to do it herself “so you get it for her. She is sweet that
that it is done right the first time!” way. But if you foible, the essence of
She may sound a little high Lipstick will be revealed and you will
maintenance, and I suppose based on be sleeping on the couch, so be sure to
my experience she is, but she is also keep the receipt. CI
worth every back breaking chore. For
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Jessie Maness

A young gay man who contains an adorable amount

of innocence and shyness, all the while projecting
a wholesome attractiveness and an unassuming
the boy attainability that make him the everyday dream of
next door many men in the gay scene. Some young men may
use the boy-next-door ploy to get their way, but
more often than not, a genuine BND has a subtle
charm that can’t be duplicated by an imposter.

Want to train that sweet young thing next
door up right and make him the quality
homosexual he ought to be? Then start
stockpiling his collection with the classics.
Well, at least the John Waters classics.
Start with “Hairspray,” both the original
and the new musical, just released on DVD.
While the musical has its quality moments,
it’s just hard to top Debbie Harry in a
serious, bomb-laden Marie Antoinette wig.
And don’t miss the Ric Ocasek/Pia Zadora
cameo as swinging beat kids, kids.
And if all that’s not too over the top for
our boy, throw in some classic DVDs like
“The Women.” Every decade or so, the
newly out 20-somethings stumble upon
this 1939 classic and shriek like nobody’s
business. For anyone over 30 it can be a bit
wearying to hear them mouthing all the
good lines, but it’s all in good fun and a
pretty harmless gay-man rite of passage.
Want to give your boy a gift that will last
all year long? Season passes to the Tennessee
Performing Arts Center or a year’s
membership to the Frist Center are a perfect
way to help him enjoy quality gay culture
throughout the year. And, they provide him
plenty of opportunities to ask you to come
along. Visit TPAC.org and fristcenter.org for
more information. JM
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14 DECEMBER 2008
Holiday Staff Picks
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Santa knows how to make his life easier
and yours too. He shops at stepping stone
massage clinic for all his massage gift cards.
He knows by giving the gift of massage to
the special people on his list and his hard
working helpers that they know just how
much they’re appreciated. With unbeatable
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to communicate needs and expectations
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Stepping Stones has the most convenient
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doing things that are expected, willingly.
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Veronika Electronika Chris Callis Burks

A man who, generally for public entertainment,

dons women’s clothes and adopts an overly
feminine demeanor while on stage. A drag queen’s
drag performance can range from a crass, sarcastic laugh
queen fest to a more natural, subtle depiction of femininity.
Performances are undeniably over-the-top because Gay men who enjoy wearing leather clothing and
all good queens know, bigger is better. accessories during sex. Consider it erotic fashion
for the hedonist. The leather culture is sometimes
leather connected to S&M activities, but not always.
Even if she’s doing shows five times a down time, and when those pumps come
Leatherwear is thought to display heightened
night, seven nights a week, there are only off and those hose go into the recycling bin,
masculinity and an appropriation of sexual power.
so many wig heads, teasing combs, crates of all she wants is quality time with other well-
Aqua-Net and eyelash glue the drag queen dressed, stylish divas.
on the go really needs. And so what if there aren’t any around?
But a girl can never get enough flowers Problem solved with the sixth season of What to give the leather man in and dreams to sexual philosophies.
from her devoted fans...I mean, friends. Buy “Sex and the City,” now out on DVD and your life? Want more? It’s hard to find, but
your favorite queen a gift certificate from available just about everywhere. And if the
It’s a valid question when most guys there’s also a good-sized paperback,
Blooming Boutique and have a fresh bouqet show’s already just too-yesterday’s-news
who are into leather are way into it, “International Mr. Leather: 25 Years
of flowers sent to for our girl, go even
and have all the jackets, vests, kilts, of Champions,” by Joseph W. Bean,
her door monthly, further back and
weekly or every day E v e ry q u e e n pick her up a copy of chaps, harnesses and other assorted which offers up some visuals well
wo
if it fits into your li p li n e r k n o r th h e r “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” accoutrement they worth looking at,
budget - and you Au d re y He p b w s th a t “Roman Holiday” or could ever want. and into.
u r n wa s , is So get away from For s om e se Check out both
don’t mind looking a n d w il l alway s “Sabrina.” rious leathe r-
like a stalker.
b e th e la s t Every queen worth clothing and give re late d eye ca titles on Amazon.
word in c hic .
The shoppe also her lip liner knows ‘em something that stocking ndy, stuff com. You can
“M with the
offers spa baskets that Audrey Hepburn they can enjoy r. Leath reserve a copy
with an assortment of soaps, lotions and the was, is and will always be the last word in without worrying
docu m enta ry e r” DV D, a of the book if
by filmmake r
like to help your pal wash away the stress, chic. about cleaning, J a s o n Ga r rett. one becomes
sequence and socially-transmitted remnants The newer DVDs are on sale everywhere, shrinkage or other available.
of the bar scene. Visit thebloomingboutique. and the classic titles can be found at various
hide-related issues. There are
com for more gift ideas. online outlets, or even check out eBay for
For some serious leather-related eye bookoos of reading materials available
The busiest gal on the stage craves her some serious bargains. JM
candy, stuff that stocking with the at OutLoud! Bookstore which
“Mr. Leather” DVD, a documentary by celebrate and explore leather culture.
filmmaker Jason Garrett. You’ll surely find the perfect one for
From contests to club life, the film the leather man who has it all or for a

Happy Holidays! takes a look at the leather subculture

through interviews with the gents
in the competitions, getting their
thoughts on everything from hopes
leather newbie who’s looking to learn
more. OutLoud! is located at 1703
Church St. in Nashville. JM
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A lesbian who prefers to make her way through
biker life at high speeds with a big, roaring engine
dyke between her legs.
Whether she’s on a Harley or a Honda,
this lesbian is hard to keep in one place.
If she’s not on her bike she is at home
watching the weather channel to see
which days are going to be perfect for
racing with the wind. She may say that
she rides her motorcycle to conserve
fuel, but that’s a lie. She rides a
motorcycle to feel hot and fearless - and
to pick up chicks.
It virtually impossible to spot a bike
dyke if she isn’t straddling her prized
possession. But there is no mistaking
her when you pull up beside her at
a red light and she looks at you with
childlike glee in their eye especially if
DECEMBER 2008 19
Dawn Mosley
she’s decked out in her leather gear and
fringy accessories.
Bike dykes tend to be self sufficient
and prefer to do their own maintenance
on their cycles so any maintenance
related items are an ideal gift for the
motorcycle enthusiast.
A set of Bridgestone tires makes a
great gift to keep your biker safe on the
road and to further assure her safety
and give you peace of mind, buy her a
‘Lady Rider’ guardian bell from bs-
discountmerchandise.com. The bells
are said to keep gremlins away. Visit
bridgestone.com for tire prices. CI
20 DECEMBER 2008 outandaboutnewspaper.com outandaboutnewspaper.com DECEMBER 2008 21

Dan Kocon &

Stephanie McElvy

A young bear or bear-in-training. A cub is a

husky, hairy, young gay man who may lack the
experience, waist size or volume of hair to be
A gay man or lesbian who spends an excessive cub a full-fledged bear. Although most bears are
attracted to other bears, cubs are likely to be
amount of time in the gym to perfect their body.
the gym Gym bunnies can often be identified by buns of less focused in their mating rituals, often seeking
courtship outside their natural habitat
bunnies steel and trajectory triceps, especially when
walking shirtless around the club, but will rarely
be seen doing and heavy lifting outside the gym.
Bear cubs are new to the bear profiles and markings.
whole nesting thing, but if Suitable for everyday as well
you know some ample young as that midnight buffet for
For those who know that crunch is for Mormon-approved charities like thing who’s setting up his a few close friends, these
more a candy bar, the gym isn’t a place the Salvation Army and Habitat for first cave, then go with a are bowls that nobody’s
to go, it’s a way of life. Humanity. (Given the Mormons’ views simple, stylish and necessary gonna steal your porridge
Reward that muscle-bound beauty on homosexuality and their work on gift: dinnerware. out of. Available at www.
with, well, some more muscle-bound Proposition 8 in California, this raises Why dinnerware, you ask? thecompletebear.com.
beauties. an eyebrow or six, to say the least.) Well, if he’s going to lure Many cubs aren’t wholly
himself in a big ol’ daddy committed to the ‘hair
Beefcake calendars are nothing new, For the female gym fanatics, we
bear, it’s going to take more everywhere’ look just yet, so
but here are some wild new ones on the recommend “Provocateur: Women
than looks and charm. A he might also benefit from
market that are well worth noticing. 2009” and the Sports Illustrated well-laid (don’t say it) table a spa package from Men’s
“Dieux de Stade” dates back to 2001, Swimsuit calendar, both of which is key to the process, and so Services, a men’s only salon
and translated means “Gods of the caputure the elegance of female we’ve got just the thing. on Music Row. He can keep
Stadium.” And boy, are they godlike. sexuality. If that wasn’t enough, the Maine Bear pottery is his furry image in check, at
The calendars have been so successful Sports Illustrated calendars come in handmade, salt-glazed least with some brow waxing.
Bobby Zaidan
that there are “making of ” videos, several sizes including a deluxe wall mugs, plates, creamers, Call the salon for details at
coffee table books and more, each and calendar and a mini desk calendar. platters and canisters with 615.340.9301. JM
every one of which is guaranteed to make In case your buff buddy is looking
you doubt your self worth for weeks. for a new, gay-friendly place to
Want more? Then drool for a worthy break a sweat we have two top
charity with “Naked For a Cause” recommendations: F.I.T. Gym and West
trots out nekkid Australians who’ve Side Athletic Club. Both gyms offer
shucked their drawers for the McGrath a variety of classes to suit the taste of
Foundation, a breast-cancer charity any gym bunny including F.I.T.’s spin,
Down Under. More Australian rugby zumba and booty camp and West Side’s
flesh is available for the asking at www. aquatic aerobics and tennis. Visit fit-
godsoffootball.com. nashville.com and wactn.com for class
And for those of you who just can’t and membership pricing and treat your
stop watching “Latter Days,” check out friend to a gift that will kick-start their
“Mormons Exposed,” which raises cash new year. JM
22 DECEMBER 2008 outandaboutnewspaper.com outandaboutnewspaper.com DECEMBER 2008 23

James Hunsberger

A nerd who also happens to be gay. Okay, this one

is pretty self explanatory, but it is important to note
that gay nerds are a rare find and hot gay nerds
nerd are even harder to come by. The gay nerd is often
similar to, but not to be confused with, the pocket
gay (a petite gay person so portable they could ‘fit
in your pocket.’)

He’s adorably dorky with his cute sharperimage.com.

glasses, man-bag full of techie gizmos
and his huge...I.Q. What could be
better than a low-key homo who can
wipe out your computer virus, create
you a personal Web site for some
shameless self promotion and won’t
mind spending
all of his nights at
home with you?
He’s adora bly
Well, we can’t
his cute g lass
think of anything
full of te chie , man-bag
either, so delight
your nerd with his h u ge...I.Q.
something to
get his modem
running.
Buy your boy Clocky, the Run-
Away Alarm Clock, a clock radio that
runs and hides after it goes off, thus
ensuring that our little programmer
doesn’t get to sleep in, and he may
kiss you after he stops being cranky
(and takes the thing apart to find
out how it works.) Available at www.
Want to help your nerd update his
look without losing his geek-appeal?
A gift certificate for a new pair of
glasses from Visualeyes is a perfect
gift to help him lose those tired old
frames for something from the brands
of Fendi, Lindberg
or Tom Ford. Visit
corneaconsultants.
dorky with com for more
es information.
gizm os and If your gay nerd
is a hottie - think
Clark Kent without
a Superman suit
under that short-sleeve button down
shirt - you might want to buy him his
own superhero costume. T-shirtmojo.
com offers a Hot Gay Nerd t-shirt
which reads “Are you a tease?” on
the back. So what if converstaion t’s
are cliche and completely lacking in
fashion clout? That’s exactly why your
nerd will love it. JM
24 DECEMBER 2008
What Christmas means to me
By James Vincent Huff
One-In-Teen Member
As the holidays approach, I think about
what they mean to me. Considering that
I am a vegetarian, Thanksgiving is out of
the question, and as for Christmas, I just
have to find a way to look past the way
other people see it and try to view it from
my own perspective. I am not, however,
heartless, and I value those close to me very
much. They are my Christmas. They are my
holidays. I am forever grateful I have them
year-round.
It is these people in my life, my friends,
who are my family. They see me for who I
am, and who I want to become. I owe them
everything. Without my friends I wouldn’t
be who I am. Without their willingness to
help pick me up and show me what life is
worth, I would still be a mess on the floor.
So, whenever the holidays come around,
I begin to value those closest to me and
realize that it is they who matter the most
in life, not material possessions.
My struggle has not, and will not be an
easy task. I represent only one of very few
young transgendered people in Nashville.
But, without the support of my friends I
would have never had the courage to figure
out who I had always truly been. It just so
happens that I met these people through
One-In-Teen.
outandaboutnewspaper.com
James Vincent Huff
This organization is as old as I am, and
I am grateful such a thing exists. One-
In-Teen is a place where young people
can be who they are, and find support
in becoming who they are. I only wish
I would have known about One-In-
Teen sooner. If I had, who knows how
much better off I would have been. As
my footprint in the GLBT community
continues to grow, one of my goals is to let
every GLBT young person, or otherwise
know that they are not alone. One-In-Teen
is a place to grow, and be accepted. O&AN
outandaboutnewspaper.com
Darrell Callis Burks
A gay man who is characterized physically by
lots of body and facial hair and a cuddly, even
portly, build. Many men who do not fit the physical
description still identify themselves as bears based
bear on their attitude - a sense of pride and comfort in
their natural masculinity and a rejection of more
common standards of gay-male attractiveness
which many other gay men are enslaved to.
DECEMBER 2008 25
Everyone knows what bears do in pies, and homemade ice cream. In
the woods, but they usually eat first. other words, quality representatives
Actually, when it comes down to it, from each and every food group. So
bears like to sit down to a good meal, there.
and most of ‘em are pretty handy It’s hibernation season, so give
around the kitchen, cookstove or the gift that keeps on giving, even if
campfire. So why what it gives is a
not treat your need for stretch-
favorite cuddly, It’s hibe rnatio
n seas on, s o belt slacks. The
fuzzy pal with g iv e the gif t th book’s available at
o at keeps
“Bear Cookin’ n g iving, ev en if Barnes & Noble
it g what
- The Original iv e s is a nee online, as well as
Guide to Bear stretch-belt s d for other outlets.
lacks.
Comfort Foods,” If your bear
by authors P.J. likes to get out of
Gray and Stanley Hunter? the house without leaving his cave-
The 126-page tome offers up some like comfort zone, a weekend getaway
serious home cooking, as well as to the Timberfell Lodge would make
hints, tributes to favorite foods, a great gift. Located in Greeneville,
meal suggestions and more, and it’s Tenn., the lodge offers bears and
all done with big ol’ hairy homos in their enthusiasts a cozy getaway with
mind! Among the offerings: burgers, special activities planned throughout
meatloaf, biscuits with sausage gravy, the year. Visit timberfell.com for
pasta, potatoes, beans, muffins and more information. JM
bread, cheesecake, puddings and
26 DECEMBER 2008 outandaboutnewspaper.com outandaboutnewspaper.com DECEMBER 2008 27

Ben
ith with their son
Angie & Carol Sm

Same-sex couples who have taken the plunge of

nurturers all plunges, ventured into their different options
of birth canals and now have kids.

Despite barriers to same-sex adoption, this
sect of the gay world is becoming more and more
popular and is definitely recognizable. In the
interest of time, we’ll focus on the lesbian family.
You will recognize her by the Subaru wagon,
Saturn wagon or minivan she’s driving. From the
front her vehicle will look like any other suburban,
soccer mom. It’s only when she cuts you off in
traffic on her way to get her kid to school or Baby
Gymboree that you’ll see the HRC bumper stickers
on the back and know she is a lesbian with a family
and not the typical Republican mom on her way to
shop in Green Hills Mall.
The back of the wagon is likely filled to the brim
with the baby strollers, diaper bags, changes of
clothes and pack n’ plays that every mother would
have. But additionally, there is most likely the
softball gear bag, a tool box and a bowling bag that
more masculine of the two moms has stowed away.
You never know when a softball game may break
out.
These ladies tend to give it all to their children
and family so give them things just for them as a
couple. Certificates for dinner for two at Nashville’s
Red Restaurant, located at 1515 Church St., or
tickets to the Nashville Symphony could offer the
moms a nice excuse to get out of the house for
some time alone to remind themselves why they
decided to get together in the first place. Visit
nashvillesymphony.org for ticket pricing.
Moms on-the-go would likely appreciate a
gift that takes some of the work off their plate.
Consider giving them certificates for pet grooming
from Country Critters Pet Pawlor located at 939
Richards Rd. Antioch. CI

Special thanks to photographer Devi Sanford (left) and

her assistants Kathy Hughey and Amy Allen for their
contribution to the HoliGay Gift Guide. Sanford, a
California native, worked in San Francisco and New York
before settling in Nashville in 1998. Her past clients include
world-renowned Annie Leibovitz’ Studio, Norwegian Cruise
Lines, Sesame Street Productions, Gray Advertising, The
North Face, MTV and many others.
devisanford.com
28 DECEMBER 2008
A woman who, generally for public entertainment, dons
men’s clothes and adopts a stereotypically masculine
drag demeanor while on stage. As with drag queens,
king a drag king’s performance can range from a silly,
overdone parody to a more natural, subtle depiction of
masculinity.
It seems that, for whatever reason, drag
queens have been stealing the limelight
from drag kings for years. They headline
at more bars, lead more parades and
emcee at more Pride events than do their
butch counterparts.
I don’t have the answers for you so
you’ll have to go asking somewhere else,
but I can tell you that the kings need some
love, too. They deserve our respect for
being able to strap down their “girls” tight
enough to fit under a breast plate. It’s a lot
harder to hide voluptuous curves than it
is to create them. And try buying a beard
that looks realistic.
Since your king needs to be out rubbing
elbows so he can slate some public
Planning a wedding?
Get a promotion?
Visit outandaboutnewspaper.com
and click ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Slim
appearances to rival the queens, a scooter
from BC Cycles would make a perfect gift
this Christmas.Visit shopbccycles.com for
pricing.
Buying men’s clothes is easy enough, but
it takes talent to look studly in them and
not like a 12-year-old boy or your uncle
Cecil. So reward your king with gifts that
will make it easier to look studly on stage.
A subscription to GQ Magazine could
help him bone up on the latest trends
in fashion so he can ooze testosterone
and swoon tips out of the audience. Visit
gq.com for subscription information.
Throw some Ace bandages and a roll of
duct tape into his stocking and he’s set for
another round of performances. CI
outandaboutnewspaper.com
Have a cranberry merry Christmas
By Lauren Petr
Contributor and Registered Dietitian
Cranberries are the perfect ingredient for
Christmas cooking as they add a festive bright
hue and desirable tartness to any dish. From
savory meats to delectable desserts, you can use
this versatile berry in so many ways.
Additionally, fresh cranberries - which contain
the highest levels of beneficial nutrients - are at
their finest for flavor during the holiday season.
Here are two Christmas-perfect dishes that
feature this in-season fruit.
Pork Tenderloin with Dried Cranberry
and Port Sauce
4 servings
Photo Provided
1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
2 lbs. boneless pork tenderloin
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup Tawny Port Wine
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tsp. red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Pat pork dry and season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat the oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over
moderately high heat until hot, but not smoking.
Sear the pork on all sides to brown. Transfer pork to
a plate, and add onion to the skillet. Reduce heat to
medium and cook until golden, stirring frequently.
4. Add Port, orange juice and vinegar. Simmer,
stirring continuously, for 2 minutes. Add cranberries
and return pork to the skillet. Bring sauce to a boil
and then transfer the skillet to the oven.
5. Roast pork until a meat thermometer registers
155 degrees, roughly 25-30 minutes. Remove pork
and place on a cutting board. Cover loosely with
foil and let stand before slicing, about 10 minutes.
Spoon cranberry and onion mixture over pork slices
and serve.
DECEMBER 2008 29
Cranberry Gelatin
Photo Provided
Salad
Serves 6
2 boxes Raspberry
Jell-O
1 Granny Smith
apple
2 celery stalks
6 oz fresh cranberries
1/2 cup pecans
1 Orange
Get all the salad ingredients ready - dice
apples and celery into small cubes; finely chop
fresh cranberries and pecans, or place in a
food processor. Place apples, celery, pecans
and cranberries into a medium bowl. Using a
vegetable peeler, with light pressure peel 1/2 of
the orange’s skin, being careful to take only the
orange part of the peel and not the white. With
a sharp knife, slice the peel into very thin strips.
Reserve a few long strips for garnish, then chop
the remaining orange zest and mix into the
cranberry mixture. Stir well and refrigerate until
needed.
Boil at least 2 cups of water. In the meantime,
pour contents of both Jell-O containers into a
large bowl. Whisk in 2 cups of boiling water and
stir until all powder is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Add 2 additional cups of cold water and stir.
Transfer Jell-O mix to a serving bowl or dish*,
cover, and place in refrigerator for about 1 hour.
After an hour, gently stir in cranberry mixture
and recover. Place salad back into the fridge and
let chill until gelatin has set completely, about 3
hours.
*For serving, transfer to the serving bowl of
choice. Suggestions include a medium sized
decorative glass bowl, a 9 x 11 baking dish, or
small individual dessert cups. For the baking
dish, once Jell-O is set, cut into squares and
serve on dessert plates. Add whipped topping or
leftover orange zest if desired.
Lauren Petr, Plumgood Food’s registered
dietician, answers questions about diet and nutrition
for all Plumgood customers, free of charge. Lauren
also can develop personalized meal and dietary
plans for individual customers for an added fee.
For more information, visit www.plumgood.com or
contact Lauren at lpetr@plumgood.com. O&AN
30 DECEMBER 2008
Nashville Ballet unveils
Victorian era Nutcracker
O&AN Staff Report
The old version
of Nutcracker
has delighted
thousands
of Middle
Tennesseans for
more than 18 years.
The new production
maintains the classic story
with all the familiar music, played by the
Nashville Symphony, but adds a bit of
Nashville flavor to the brand-new sets and
costumes. This version will be set during
the Victorian era at the time of the 1897
Tennessee Centennial Exposition.
The audience will recognize many local
influences, such as the Parthenon in the
opening scene and Shelby Bottoms Pond,
as the characters travel to Clara’s home. The
Stalbaum’s home is based on the interior
of the Belle Meade Mansion, and many
historical figures and families have been
included.
Nashville Ballet Artist Director Paul
Vasterling visualized this more locally
based concept and choreography for the
new version of Nutcracker and brought
together a team of respected designers to
transport this new show from the drawing
board to completion. The set design was
created by Shigeru Yaji, costume design
was conceived by Campbell Baird and the
lighting was designed by Scott Leathers.
Opening Night will be the hottest ticket
in town with the celebration including
two special events. All opening night
ticket holders are invited to stroll through
the 300 foot tent, which will contain an
1897 Centennial Christmas Festival, “A
Streetscape,” which will take you back
to downtown Nashville as it might have
been on a December night just before
Christmas, in 1897. Imagine walking into
a “real-life” holiday snow scene as you and
your family stroll through the huge snow
drifts with snowflakes falling lightly to the
ground.
The streets near TPAC will be closed
for this one night only to allow people to
tip-toe through the retrospective street
scene with snowflakes, window shopping
at the stylized mercantile store fronts and
outandaboutnewspaper.com outandaboutnewspaper.com DECEMBER 2008 31
indulging in the aroma of roasted chestnuts
on the Main Square. Watch the graceful ice
skaters and take a moment to speak with
Santa before you enter the lobby of TPAC
for the premiere of Nashville’s Nutcracker.
Mayor Karl Dean and his wife Anne
are the honorary guests for a gala dinner,
hosted by Nashville Ballet supporters,
Marissa Watson
at the luxurious Hermitage Hotel. This
elegant gala pre-performance dinner will
start at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception.
Step back into time with a turn-of-the-
century three course meal, followed by
a champagne dessert reception during
A very feminine lesbian quite similar to
intermission. Friday, Dec. 12, will be a
a lipstick lesbian, but in the early stages of
once-in-a lifetime event (the $500 per plate
her lesbian career. Poodles are typically high
cost includes a premium ticket to the poodle maintenance, self indulgent and expensive
Photo by Heather Thorne
to entertain and maintain - and will likely tell
you they’re worth every pretty penny.
Poodles are the younger, more including, but not limited to, household
modern, and often times urban version chores, car maintenance, lawn care,
of the lipstick lesbian. Ms. Poodle is morning coffee and even grocery
most likely in the early stages of her shopping. Not that she isn’t capable of
lesbianism and well on her way to doing these things for herself, she just
embracing the lipstick term later in life. doesn’t want to be bothered. Because
Meaning she is already bossing people, of this characteristic, she chooses her
working others, and manipulating the packer carefully.
few she needs to It’s hard to shop
get to the top of her for the girl who
Eric Harris (Uncle Drosselmeyer) working career. has everything and
with Artistic Director Paul Vasterling
She doesn’t leave
M s . P o o d le is must have it her
performance). For gala information, please the house without
in th e e a r ly m os t li kely way, so you might
s tag e s of h e r
contact the Ballet at 615-297-2966, ext. 30. looking like the
le s bia nis m a n want to get her a
h e r way to e d well on
Single tickets are currently on sale, bombshell she m b raci n g th e gift that she can
with prices ranging from $21.50 - $72.50. knows she is. She
li p s ti c k te r m keep on the shelf
la te r in li fe .
Opening Night tickets will be priced from even arrives at the until she’s good
$31.50 - $82.50. Tickets are available by gym in full make-up and ready to use
calling 615-255-ARTS, ordering online and hair, only to take it off with make-up it. We suggest buying her a certificate
at Ticketmaster.com or in person at the remover before taking a swim. If she’s for limousine services from About Town
TPAC box office downtown or at Davis- there for aerobics class in one of those Limo so that she can organize, plan and
Kidd Booksellers in The Mall of Green rooms with mirrors, the make up stays coordinate a night out on the town with
Hills, or by visiting www.nashvilleballet. on and she works out dabbing her face her friends.
com. Groups of ten or more receive a 20% with a towel in between high and low For the rest of her wish list, get
discount and can order through Nashville steps. A little diva-ish? You betcha, but whatever she says, everything she says
Ballet by calling 615-297-2966, ext. 10 or boy is she a beautiful glistening sight. and then add jewelry. But nothing you’ve
emailing mbenning@nashvilleballet.com. (Yes, glistening, because poodles never seen advertised on T.V. It just won’t do
Charitable support has been provided by sweat.) for her to have the same piece of jewelry
the Nutcracker Capital Campaign, She only mates with the subset, Packer, that every Southern Baptist minister’s
who must cater to all of her requests wife will be receiving for Christmas. CI
See BALLET, Page 37
32 DECEMBER 2008
Holiday Staff Picks
The Blooming
Boutique
Whether it’s a ravishing centerpiece for your
holiday table, festive décor to accentuate your
fireplace, that one exquisite ornament to take to
a tree trimming, or a breathtaking assortment
of flowers to give to your mother, this year, The
Blooming Boutique is sure to have it all!
Located at 4507 Charlotte Ave, this
Barry A. Noland Photography
Barry A. Noland was born and raised in the
southern Illinois town of Cairo. His passion for
popular music drove him to pursue a college
minor in music business and his desire to
become a songwriter that eventually led him
to find his niche as a photographer. In the late
90s Barry began to seriously pursue a modeling
career as a means to finance his songwriting
efforts in addition to his regular daily job. This
created opportunities to work with many
established photographers in the US and
outandaboutnewspaper.com outandaboutnewspaper.com DECEMBER 2008 33
is not your typical flower shop—The
Blooming Boutique offers only the finest
floral arrangements and gifts, always with
sophistication, elegance, and style! For
more holiday décor and gift ideas, call
615-383-4310 or visit our website www.
TheBloomingBoutique.com.
Canada and gave him the chance to experiment
on both sides of the camera. Encouraged
by more experienced photographers who
recognized his talent, Barry decided to
pursue commercial and art photography as a
second vocation. Barry has become a regular
contributor of his art to local Nashville charity
functions – including annual fundraisers for
HIV/AIDS, cancer, civil rights and music
education. barryanoland.com
 34 DECEMBER 2008
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vanderbilt University’s Office
for GLBT Life Programming, education,
training, and social events for all VU
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BARS
Play Dance Bar PLAY at Nashville’s
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Friendly. 1517 Church Street. Nashville,
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COUNSELING/
SUPPORT
Barbara Sanders, LCSW Barbara
Sanders, LCSW, By appt only: 615-414-2553.
bsw@barbarasanderslcsw.com
Carlton Cornett, LCSW 20 years
of experience in gay-affirming individual
psychotherapy, couples & family counseling
2817 West End Ave., Suite 208 Nashville,
TN (615) 329-9509. www.bigfoot.
com/~ccornett
John Waide, Ph.D., LCSW 1501
16th Avenue South, Nashville, TN.
615-400-5911; Barbara Sanders, LCSW, By
appt only: 615-414-2553.
Julia A. McAninch, Psy.D. Counseling off West End! Prices starting at $1100!
affirming all sexual and gender identities Call Emily for details at 615.400.7981.
510 E. Iris Dr., Unit B (615) 463-9804. www. emily@bristoldevelopment.com www.
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Leslie Ratliff, LCSW Individual &
Couple Counseling. 953 Main Street, DOWNTOWN-EAST $1200.00 / 2 BR–
Suite 108 A, Nashville, TN 37206 - Huge, immaculate, all inclusive–adult
615-226-2929.
Passion–for–Life Psychotherapy views, ample private parking, private
and personal coaching from Batya D.
Wininger LCSW, KAP. Licensed, confidential, entrance, washer/dryer included, cable/
convenient location. Individuals, groups, internet included. Brand new renovation,
couples. 615.299.6525
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Photo by Heather Thorne

co-chaired by Mrs. Ralph Davis and Mrs. Annette
Eskind. Major supporters of Nashville’s Ballet’s Nutcracker
Holiday Staff Picks are the Ingram Charitable Trust, HCA/TriStar as
Founding Presenting Sponsor, the Martin Foundation as
Founding Costume Sponsor and Regions Foundation as
Founding Special Effects Sponsor. Additional support for
Nashville’s Nutcracker; A Centennial Christmas, has been

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