Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By PHILLIP MILANO Question I’ve noticed that some people have cracks on their tongues. Why is this? Walter S., 50, Houston Replies Hanging their heads out the window like dogs maybe? Ron S., 60, Stockton, Calif. I believe I read that one reason is a deficiency of a certain B vitamin. Laurie B., 55, Boston I have such a tongue. …
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By PHILLIP MILANO Question Do lesbians go to strip clubs? Or is the idea of stripping and dancing for money offensive? Annie, 38, Tucson, Ariz. Replies I wish there were lesbian strip clubs. That would be an ideal environment. We have to settle for “gentleman’s clubs.” And I find the old men creepy. Rebecca, 26, lesbian, Kansas City, Kan. I’ve …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Hey kids, ours isn’t the only religion
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Do most Christians encourage their children to explore other religions? Lauren, 18, atheist, San Antonio Replies From my experience as an ex-Catholic, no. It seems most religions . . . think they’re right, and everyone else is wrong, and if you believe even parts of another religion, you’re going to hell. A religion like that would …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Say nay, nay, to this use of Sheneneh?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question If someone is upset with you and waving their hand with fingers outstretched in the air a few inches from your face, is it considered racist to say “You need to stop going all Shanaynay on me”? Kay, white, Jacksonville Replies That would be racist regardless of what the other person was doing. Obviously the use …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Toughest aspect of being gay?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question What is the hardest thing to deal with as a gay individual? C.D., Johnson City, Tenn. Replies Probably the sudden death of a loved one. However, many people have a misconception that being gay is all we are. I’m sure straight people don’t dwell on their heterosexuality (“Do these pants make me look straight?;” “I wonder …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Comb-overs: Why, balding guys, why?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do some men attempt to cover their balding heads with a comb-over? You all would look much more attractive if you would get a decent haircut. My gentleman friend reacted like I asked him to cut off his you-know-what when I suggested he would look much better if he changed his style. Jo, 53, Fort …
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