Original Memphis: Gay River Cruises of the 80s
by Vincent Astor | images courtesy of Vincent Astor 1980 was a very busy year for activism in Memphis. The
Vincent Astor
October 14, 2020
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Celebrating our LGBT+ community and our allies by bringing you stories of our life, music, food+entertainment, health+wellness, and advocacy in the Mid-South.
Do Animals Go to Heaven?
by Peter R. Gathje Do animals go to heaven? When I was a child, I was told in Catechism class,
Peter Gathje
October 9, 2020
Doody Divas: Smells like Success
story by Robin Beaudoin Ownby | photos courtesy of Hannah Eans Dog owners agree, backyard picnics and pool days are
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
October 4, 2020
LGBT Senior: Shelia Tankersley
by Chris Reeder-Young | photos by Joan Allison When a need is called into the universe, Shelia Tankersley listens and
Chris Reeder-Young, M.A.
October 1, 2020
Dogs for Good
story & photos by Tricia Dewey Puppies, those amazing creatures. Their very presence reduces stress, brings joy, and generally improves
Tricia Dewey
September 28, 2020
Dear Allie: Can You Safely Live with a No-Masker?
I’ve had the same housemates for years. We’ve been through it all—illness, breakups, job changes—and we’ve always been able to
Sarah Rutledge Fischer
September 26, 2020
Ask Allie: Cohabitating During Covid
by Sarah Rutledge Fischer Dear Allie, I’ve had the same housemates for years. We’ve been through it all—illness, breakups, job
Sarah Rutledge Fischer
September 20, 2020
Big Problem Solved with Tiny Houses
story and photos by Tricia Dewey Who does not love the idea of a tiny house all to themselves, especially
Tricia Dewey
September 14, 2020
Happy 5th Birthday to Us!
by Joan Allison Focus | Mid-South Managing Editor and Creative Director Focus was born of a passion that our publisher,
Ray Rico
September 1, 2020
Congressman Cohen Commemorates 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
Tennessee vote made women’s right to vote a reality MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Chairman of the House Judiciary
Focus Mid-South
August 26, 2020
Someone Has to Throw the First Brick
by Joy Doss Don’t lose this month in rainbow capitalism and unabashed racism because of the privilege of being white
Joy Doss
August 25, 2020
Cory Prewitt Offers Laurelwood Tenants COVID-19 Relief
story and photos by Tricia Dewey Already a model of support for his tenants during the pandemic, he’s redoubling efforts
Tricia Dewey
August 21, 2020
