The Betty Pages Feb 2016 by Betty Desire

The Betty Pages - February 2016

About our Contributors... Miss Betty Desire has been entertaining anyone who would listen in Bellingham for over 20 years, and is proprietor of The Betty Pages, the monthly publication that you are reading at this very moment. It is her hope that your perusal of the Betty Pages will enrich your life one chuckle at a time.

Betty’s Corner

Baking With Betty

Community Notes

SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention

Interview With The Fool By Kevin Walder

Village Book Events

Mt Baker Theatre Presents

Queer Film Historian Lyle Pearson has published in FILM QUARTERLY, SIGHT AND SOUND, INTERNATIONAL FILM GUIDE, FILMFARE, YOUTH TIMES, MANSHOTS, THE BETTY PAGES and ASIAN CINEMA. With a BA from Pacific Lutheran College (1959) and a MA from San Francisco State College (1968), he has taught at Western Washington University in Bellingham WA. His main interest is Indian cinema.

Whatcom Museum Happenings

Staff Photographer John Phillip after 40+ years of television

In The Mix

A Bibliography of Gay Film

Dude, What’s in My Pipe?

The Comics!

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By Bridget Adams

By Lyle Pearson

Hot Meals Served Daily - Food Resources

GLBT Organizations (Whatcom & Skagit)

Writer Bridget Adams currently resides in Washington State but that is always subject to change. Lucky enough to be a full-time, if poor, writer, she is most likely somewhere in front of her computer with a cup of coffee. Lots and lots of coffee.

production engineering work John has settled down in Bellingham to semi retirement and is now revised his love of photography. His education touched on Theology, pre-med, law enforcement, fire protection engineering and film production. John likes to keep broad horizons. “Don’t Dream It, Be It” Naomi graduated Whatcom Community College with an Associates in Visual Communications - Graphic Design but prefers more hands on tinkering & random projects (of which she always has many still to finish).

Stephanie Kountouros is a poly-queer femme who has been a Bellingham LGBTQ activist since 1996. She currently serves as LGBTQ liaison with the Community Advisory Board for the Bellingham Police Department, and on the Planning Committee for Bellingham Community Radio. She lives with her partner and her wife. É.F.K. O’Conghaile is a transgender organizer with particular focus on youth empowerment, transgender spaces, and homelessness. They are the Director of the Whatcom Queer Teen Shelter, and Facili-tator for the Washington Gender Alliance support group in Bellingham..

Betty’s Corner

Welcome to February! Congratulations! You have successfully navigated through the emotional mine field of the major Holidays and have survived relatively unscathed! Now it’s just a short leap past “Single Awareness Day”(Valentines Day for all you partnered folks) and the rest of the year will be smooth sailing over calm Seas! SAD has been just another day of the year for me for the last 30 years or so. I do celebrate, but my observance of the day has morphed. When I was “partnered” there was the thrill of having flowers delivered to my lover’s work, a nice kinda sappy card to hunt for, then a cozy dinner followed by a time of really enjoyable closeness with that special someone. After becoming single, for the first decade or so, I would frantically look for a date on the dreaded 14th of February, sometimes I was successful, sometimes I wasn’t, more often than not the night ended in minor disappointment because my “Valentine for the evening” never materialized into something more. These days I concentrate more on the Grand kids. There is still shopping, but it’s for the coolest Valentine candy that my 6 year old Grandson will enjoy, (oddly enough Ryan doesn’t like Chocolate) something actually age appropriate for my 10 year old Granddaughter, yes I said 10 how time flies! And something memorable for the newest member of the Clan, 6 month old Maggie! It’s a lot easier, cause the kids will be excited no matter what, but still a challenge. I avoid restaurants on Valentines Day for the obvious reasons. First, they’re all way too crowded, and second no matter how well adjusted you may be, a single person sitting alone in a restaurant on Valentines Day surrounded by loving couples should

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be listed as a level of Hell in “Dante’s Inferno!” I am very fortunate to have the Grand kids to doddle over, many folks in my Senior Circle aren’t that lucky. Some of us have bitter sweet memories of lost loves that invade our minds every 14th of February. I say bitter sweet because along with the positive wonderful memories of love, there is that tinge of loss that colors the memory with a faint blue haze. Among the mix of emotions that surface particularly hard on this Holiday is a nearly palatable fear among many that “single” may be the relationship status on their Facebook Page for a very long time. It’s such an odd mix this emotional Valentine Stew. So here is Betty’s advice for sledging through Valentines Day if you, like me, are single. Take the time to remember Valentines past. Re-live those happy times when there was that someone in your life, those were awesome moments that must never fade to obscurity. Allow yourself the freedom to tear if need be as you recall the very real loss of those past Loves. There are those in your circle of friends who are partnered. Find a way to assist them in making their Valentines Day special. Babysitting as a gift to a partnered friend might just be what is needed so Mom and Dad, or Mom and Mom, or Dad and Dad can afford that well deserved time alone. Finally, never give up on Love. In my experience Loving those around you is so much easier than not. Kindness has it’s own reward and takes so little energy. They say that when you stop looking for Love you will find it. I have no idea if that is true or not. What I do know is while I wait for that special someone, I am committed to practice caring with everyone who crosses my path. This way if that special someone does show up, I will be well versed in Love, and if not, I will still be well versed in Love. It’s win-win for all involved! Happy February!

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Baking With Betty

February is the month of massacre, I mean, LOVE! So what else should you do but try to murder your loved ones with sugar, err, show your appreciation through sweets? This fudge recipe is light on the cannabis part, so it can be a mellow edible through all the strenuous love fervor.

Surprise Valentine’s Fudge 2 Cups sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk ONE 12 oz. bag Semisweet chocolate chips 1 7 oz. jar marshmallow cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp. lemon or orange zest ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) 6 tbsp. Cannabutter

Instructions 1) In a saucepan over high heat combine the Cannabutter, sugar, zest, and evaporated milk, bringing to a slow rolling boil for about 5 minutes. Make sure you stir constantly so as not to burn your delicate ingredients! 2) While you are not busy, line a 9X9 pan with parchment paper. 3) Remove mixture from hear and immediately stir in the chocolate chips, marshmallow cream, vanilla, and optional nuts. Keep stirring until the chocolate is fully melted, about 4-6 minutes. 4) Pour the delectable goop into the 9x9 pan and chill completely. You can either cut into squares for simple fudge blocks, or use a cookie cutter to make specific shapes for more personalized gifts!

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I am very excited to be able to share this new column with you! Together we are going to venture into the world of “adult' baking. Many folk like myself enjoy the euphoria of Weed but don't really want to smoke it. All of the recipes listed here can be made with ingredients readily available at your local recreational weed store. Please keep in mind when using any edible the effect of the high tends to take a good 20 minutes or more. Consume accordingly, always err on the side of caution.

Community Notes:

January 2, 2016 through April 22, 2016

Refreshments will be provided. PFLAG Bellingham/Whatcom Co. Visit us at http://pflagbellingham.org

RSVP to Heather McGuinness at heatherm@nwys.org / Visit us at www.nwys. org PAD 24-Hour Hotline (360) 393-0116 / Detour Street Outreach Hotline (360) 389-0246

SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS are held on the first Thursday of every month - contact us for time and location. The JUST US YOUTH GROUP meets every Thursday - contact Northwest Youth Services at (360) 7349862 for information. We have informative BOOKS and VIDEOS to loan. We offer a free SPEAKERS BUREAU comprised of trained volunteer parents, youth, and GLBT's. We offer presentations, training, workshops, and consultations in any format that will work best for your situation.

Gay Bellingham Wednesday Dinner Wednesday dinner gathering. Open to all, but mostly attended by gay men. Tends to be older men. Usually around 10 to 15. New people find it on the web and come meet Bellingham area folks. Rotates to different restaurant locations each week as announced in the Yahoo Group. www.gaybellingham.org/ https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/alternativebellingham/info

We are primary organizers of the FOURTH CORNER PRIDE FESTIVAL held annually on the first weekend in June in Bellingham.

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Do you have any fur items hanging around your closet collecting dust? Now is the time to give them a better home by donating your coats and accessories trimmed or lined in fur to any participating Buffalo Exchange location. Through April 22, your warm and cozy fur donations will be sent to wildlife rehabilitation centers across the United States to provide a natural and nurturing environment for recovering animals. Since 2006, Buffalo Exchange has collected nearly 11,000 used furs through the Coats for Cubs program. Additional information is available online at www.CoatsForCubs.org and photos are available for download on Dropbox. A pioneer in resale fashion, Buffalo Exchange works to protect the environment by reusing and recycling clothing. Clothing and accessories are bought, sold, and traded with customers, highlighting creativity, diversity, and fashion trends unique to each community. Since its beginning in 1974, this family-operated company has grown to 49 stores in 17 states. More information about the company can be found on its website, as well as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. www.BuffaloExchange.com; www.CoatsForCubs.org Visit during normal business hours; visit www.BuffaloExchange.com/Locations

YOU’RE INVITED! Queer Youth Project 2016 Community Stakeholders Meeting Help us grow the Queer Youth Project in 2016! Join us and provide input. The Queer Youth Project, a project of Northwest Youth Services, supports vulnerable LGBTQ youth by providing sensitivity trainings to community service providers; referring youth only to pre-screened LGTBQ-friendly or “safe” providers; building relationships with LGTBQ youth living on the street; working together with families through counseling to return LGBTQ youth to safe homes; and providing a safe space for queer youth to just be themselves. These services foster healthy family and community relationships, as well as happy and safe futures for youth. In 2016, the Queer Youth Project will be growing. We will be increasing the amount of support we offer to LGBTQ youth, with a focus on preventing homelessness. We would love to hear how you think the Queer Youth Project could grow in 2016. Please consider joining us for a Community Stakeholders Meeting in Bellingham on February 2nd to discuss what the Queer Youth Project will look like in 2016. Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 | 5:30 - 7:00pm Lecture Room, Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Avenue (Downtown)

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SPARK Museum Of Electrical Invention

Interview With The Fool By Kevin Walder

We recently sat down with The Fool from the Major Arcana of The Tarot for an in depth interview. The Interviewer is designated as “I” and The Fool is designated as “F”. I: I first noticed your dog, is this a service animal or a pet? F: As you will note in looking at various images of myself, he doesn’t always accompany me but is often attempting to alert me to obvious dangers. Other times he seems to just be in a playful mood and being a faithful traveling companion. No matter how you see my dog though he is my only truly faithful companion. He is never critical of my decisions. I: What about the pack you carry on your shoulder? F: I thought I would need a lot of belongings to survive my journey but I soon learned that all that “stuff” was more of a hindrance than a help, so the pack you see today holds only those things I absolutely need to get by.

I: Do you always dress in brightly colored and patterned clothing? F: Sometimes I am depicted wearing nothing at all. My clothing tells a story of my heritage as a storyteller, a sage, a jester. The jester was often able to convey difficult news in a way that would not anger the absolute ruler. I: So tell us more about the Major Arcana and how you fit in. I can’t help but notice you are designated 0, is that significant? F: Actually it is very significant. While all the others in the Major Arcana have stationary, even static positions within the structure the zero gives me the ability to be everywhere and anywhere. I find that I am comfortable with being lost sometimes. Have you ever wandered off and rather hoped you wouldn’t be found? I know that feeling well. I: Do you sometimes feel misunderstood? F: Some people mistake my carefree attitude to indicate mental instability or inability. Nothing could be further from the truth. The creative mind works in mysterious ways which are often misunderstood by their peers. Just because I am not following the traditionally accepted rules doesn’t mean continued on page 7

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Nestled in Bellingham's entertainment district next to The Pickford Cinema is the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention. Open Wednesdays through Sunday 11-5, the museum focuses on Electricity and Electrical Inventions including but not limited to Radio, Television, Tesla Coils, Electromagnetism and more. According to their Website:www.sparkmuseum. org “the Museum collection contains a wealth of unique and rare artifacts dating from the earliest days of scientific electrical experiments in the 1600's through the 1940's and the Golden Age of Radio. Artifacts from the laboratories of the early pioneers of electricity, from magnets and Leyden jars to Edison light bulbs, magnificent vacuum tubes, telegraph and telephones all are well represented.” it is home to the largest collection of electromagnetic apparatus found in any private collection. You can browse through one of the most complete collections of original early recordings ever put together. There are papers and treaties preserved by such authors as Ben Franklin and Galileo as well as rare books. There are six separate galleries to visit as well as interactive demonstrations featuring various Tesla Coils including their 9 foot tall Mega Zapper. A public demo of the Mega Zapper can be enjoyed every Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm. You can get something out of SPARK whether you visit there or not, by tuning into FM Radio KMRE. 102.3 Originally formed to showcase the beginnings of radio, the low wattage FM channel has evolved into a true community station with programming that strives to give voice to all of the diverse sub groups of life in Whatcom. Take the time to visit the SPARK Museum located at 1312 Bay Street. You will be shocked at what you find.

Mt Baker Theatre Presents

Upcoming at Village Books

Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and take place in the Readings Gallery at Village Books,1200 11th Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225 For questions regarding events please contact our Events Coordinator, Sam Kaas at (360) 733-1599 or events@villagebooks.com. Changes, additions, and cancellations do occur. Please visit www.villagebooks.com for the most complete information about our events.

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Please visit our website for a complete list of upcoming events! Village Books & Paper Dreams Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm , Fri-Sat: 10am-10pm, Sun: 10am-7pm. New location in Lynden now open!

Upcoming at Whatcom Museum Chipping the Block, Painting the Silk: The Color Prints of Norma Bassett Hall October 24, 2015 - February 14, 2016 Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora Street Docent Tours: Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30pm beginning November 5 Guest curated by Joby Patterson, scholar and author of Norma Bassett Hall: Catalogue Raisonné of the Block Prints and Serigraphs. Back at the Park: Vintage Views from the Photo Archives Ongoing 2nd Floor Passageway of the Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora Street

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This Side of Impossible; Achieving the Dream of Spaceflight Saturday, February 6, 2016, at 7:30pm. Tickets starting at just $10 Bullets Over Broadway Monday, February 8, 2016 at 7pm. Mount Baker Theatre Executive Director Brad Burdick says, “Four semitrucks of sets, lights and costumes… one of our biggest and best productions of the year!” Tickets can be purchased for $30 $69 plus applicable fees. The Nerd, by Larry Shue February 12 – 28, 2016, in the Harold and Irene Walton Theatre. Contact information for cast and crew readily available if desired. Tickets can be purchased for $25 plus applicable fees.

Nine Entertainment presents “1964”...THE TRIBUTE Friday, February 12, 2016 at 8PM. “1964” will dazzle generations of fans old and new while staying true to the memories many have held dear for 50 years. Join in on celebrating the 50year anniversary of The Beatles’ LAST WORLD TOUR! Tickets are $28.50-$38.50 (plus applicable fees) and are already on sale.

“Hooking Up with The Second City,” February 14, 2016 at 7:00pm. This gaspingly funny show about relationships is a modern mix of romance, rancor and everything in between. Tickets can be purchased for $20-$39 plus applicable fees. Take 6 Saturday, February 20, at 7:30pm. The most-awarded vocal group in history, Take 6 has toured across the globe, collaborated across genres, and was the torchbearer for the craze of televised vocal competitions and comedies such as The Sing Off and Glee. Tickets can be purchased for $30-$49 plus applicable fees.

The Mount Baker Theatre receives support from a Tourism Facilities Grant from the City of Bellingham.

The museum has two buildings with public hours: Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St., Thursday through Sunday noon – 5 PM and the Lightcatcher, 250 Flora St; Wednesday-Sunday noon-5 PM; Thursday open until 8 PM; Saturday open at 10 AM. The Family Interactive Gallery, located in the Lightcatcher, is open Wednesday-Saturday 10 AM-5 PM; open Sundays at noon. Admission for Museum members is free; $10 general; $8 student/senior/ military; $4.50 children under 5. Thursdays are reduced admission days of $5.

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Visit http://www.whatcommuseum.org for details and more information

A Fiddler’s Feast February 27 at 7:30pm. Showcases the pairings of Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas—and Jay Unger and Molly Mason. Tickets can be purchased for $20-$39 plus applicable fees.

In The Mix Bridget Adams

Interview With The Fool continued By Kevin Walder

I am less capable than anyone else. I: How did this journey begin for you? F: In the beginning I was as wobbly and uncertain as an infant taking his first steps. Eventually my confidence began to grow until I was certain I could take on any challenge and succeed. I find that confidence often comes from finding you can be secure in your insecurity. I: What would you say is your single most valuable trait? F: Attitude. I am still a child at heart and I maintain that youthful vision and wonder which keeps me grounded. I never spend time obsessing about the past or the future because my place is here and now. I depend on my intuition to direct my spontaneity, and there’s a healthy dose of faith thrown into the mix as well. I: What hurts you? F: People who assume I am less than capable. Some see me as naive, irrational, foolish, and careless and those labels hurt sometimes especially when they fit. I: What makes you proud? F: When people see me as I see myself, joyful, carefree, fearless, optimistic, and confident, that makes me very proud and happy. I: Where will you go from here? F: How do I know and what do I care? My whole purpose and existence is here and now, the future will take care of itself and I dont need to spend a single moment worrying or obsessing over what might be. You should try this for yourself sometime but only if you are truly ready to be free.

Kevin Walder is a Tarot Consultant and Instructor. Please visit his website for more information: http://www.kevinwalder.com

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It’s award season, Poppets, and for many of us that’s a fabulous time. The glitz and glitter. The clothes. The gorgeous people out looking their most dashing and beautiful. What’s not to love? Except… Except that the Academy Awards nominations are entirely white throughout every single major category this year. Think about that: every nominee, of every gender, in every major category is one race – white. But guess what? The host is black! So it’s okay, right? In other words, the man providing the entertainment is allowed to be a man of color, just not the award winners. Sounds remarkably like the minstrel shows, of you think about it. And let’s get this out of the way, too – I have NO quarrel with Chris Rock. First, he took the gig long before the nominations were announced and second, the man is allowed to cash his paycheck. If he’s comfortable taking the money, I am not about to tell him he’s out of place. However, white people being amused and entertained by a black man – while honoring themselves and no one else? That I have a problem with. And, honestly, you should, too. First, because the LGBTQ community includes people of color. When people of color are left out of anything, it means some of our own are being excluded. Then, because there is overlap here, even for those of us who are not people of color. Because white, cis, straight must not be the only things of value in our society. Yet we are told over and over and over again that they are. That white, straight, and cis are all that matter. Even the times our stories are being told by Hollywood, they are being told too often by white, straight, and cis people. The Dallas Buyers Club and Jared Leto. Transparent and Jeffery Tambor. About Ray and Elle Fanning. The Danish Girl and Eddie Redmayne. And don’t get me started on what happened with Stonewall. Yes, these are brilliant performances by brilliant actors (with the notable exception of Stonewall, which was pretty bad all the way around). They are still white, straight, cis actors telling these stories – because, as we keep seeing, white, straight and cis is what’s considered valuable. I’ve also heard the argument that there aren’t enough transgender actors who are talented enough to play the roles. While I have no definitive proof that this isn’t true, I still call bullshit. You know why? Because it’s the exact same argument that gets used to justify why there are so few people of color in any role of responsibility, from acting to Wall Street. It’s the same argument that gets used when yet another man gets a promotion or a six-figure job and a woman doesn’t. “We hired the best person. We would have loved to have hired someone not this white, straight, cis, man but no one else was as good.” Really? No, not really. News flash – if casting directors only look for established, well-known transgender actors, they aren’t going to find many. We haven’t given them enough roles to become established and well-known. God love Laverne Cox, she can’t play every role out there. We have slammed too many doors in too many faces to expect to be able to reopen them now and have the people we want standing there, waiting. Plus, let’s be honest – movie makers don’t actually want transgender actors (or actors of color, or openly gay, lesbian, or bi actors) in those roles. Because if the people in charge truly wanted those actors, they would find them. In 2014, there was a delightful movie called Boy Meets Girl. Its budget was a pittance. And they found a charming, talented, charismatic, transgender young actress to play the role of a charming, talented, charismatic, transgender young woman. Trust and believe, if the producers of Boy Meets Girl can find Michelle

Hendley, so can major players in Hollywood. It’s also too close to the argument that’s being used to justify all the Oscar nominations being white this year. “Oh, it was such a strong field… We would have loved to have nomination actors of color, but…” I’m sorry, but Idris Elba, Benicio Del Toro, and Samuel L Jackson all had movies out this year. It doesn’t matter what the role is, those men deliver, at the very least, Oscar-nomination worthy performances. Which brings us back to where we started and #Oscarssowhite – and why we should care. It’s the 21st century. White, straight, and cis shouldn’t be the only ones who get to do the talking, or who get the honors. Watch the Oscars, or don’t. Pay attention to the fashion, or don’t. I’m not calling for a boycott, or anything like that. Just don’t be oblivious, and don’t think that’s it’s not your issue. Because it is. It’s an issue – a problem – that belongs to all of us. Until next month, Poppets, take care of you.

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A Dozen Films In Six Languages From Eight Countries - A Bibliography of Queer Film

By Lyle Pearson

I‘ve been to seven international film festivals in India, so far, since my return. Here are the queer highlights from the first, the Mumbai International Film Festival, also called MAMI. Hansel Mehta’s ALIGARH, in Hindi. A professor at Aligarh University is arrested and suspended after being stung having sex with an auto-rickshaw driver. A true story, seen from the viewpoint of a journalist who not only befriends the professor, but eventually sees him as a father figure. Before its theatrical release this month, a sex scene will probably be cut by the presently very strict Indian censor. Christian Brad Thomsen’s FASSBINDER -- LIEBEN OHNE ZU FORDEN (FASSBINDER -- TO LOVE WITHOUT DEMANDS). A documentary on the director-actor who chronicled German history from the fall of the Weimar Republic until his last film in 1982, QUERELLE, based on the 1952 Jean Genet novel. (The first Fassbinder film I ever saw was WHITEY (1970), a satirical western shot on old Sergio Leone sets in Spain, his biggest flop. I saw it at its premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival. It was never released theatrically and is only now available on DVD.) Another significant gay Fassbinder film is FOX AND HIS FRIENDS (1975), shot partly in Morocco. Buddhadeb Dasgupta’s ANWAR KA AJAB KISSA (THE PAINFUL TALE OF ANWAR), in Hindi, is about a detective, but to its director it’s “not a detective story.” Among the strange cases the detective investigates, a missing husband turns out to be gay, but his wife will not accept this truth.

Nancy Buirski’s BY SIDNEY LUMET, a 110 minute portrait of the director of, among many other films, DOG DAY AFTERNOON, one of the first American films since the early 1930s to feature an openly gay character. Al Pacino played a fictionalized version of the real-life John Wojtowicz, robbing a bank for funds to finance his lover’s sex change. Lorenzo Vigas’ Venezuelan-Mexican DESDE ALLA (FROM AFAR) in Spanish. A 50-year old man pays for the company of young men, but never touches them. One 17-year old happens to be the leader of a criminal gang... Sophie Deraspe’s Canadian LE PROFIL AMINA (THE AMINA PROFILE). Amina, a Syrian-American, launches a blog, A GAY GIRL IN DAMASCUS and is kidnapped. The attempt to free her moves from San Francisco to Washington D.C., Istanbul, Tel Aviv and Beirut, revealing “an unprecedented media and sociological hoax.” Paolo Sorrentino’s YOUTH revolves around Fred (Michael Caine), a retired composer-conductor and Mick (Harvey Keitel), a film director trying to finish a script. Fred’s daughter Lena (Rachel Weisz) accuses him of wrecking his marriage with his “experiments” with homosexuality. Brenda Morel (Jane Fonda), an aging star, refuses the lead in Mick’s now finished script, causing him to hallucinate on all the women he has cast in his films. At MAMI, there was also a panel discussion, The Idea of a Queer Aesthetic, followed by the last film mentioned in the MAMI catalog --Derek Jarman’s BLUE (1993), an 80-minute meditation on the color blue, coupled with a soundtrack spoken by some of his favorite actors, made when he was partially blind and dying from HIV-AIDS.

Suhaas Bhonsle’s KOTI, in Marathi, tells of a son so feminine that his father tries to change his ways. His younger brother, however, sides with the elder, leading to much cross-dressing, a family showdown and the boy becoming a runaway.

And those were the queer and queer-referencing films at only the first film festival that I ended in India this season, where homosexuality remains illegal. In fact, more recently, a petition to legalize homosexual acts has been rejected by the Lok Shaba, or People’s House, India’s lower house of parliament.

Rahul Dahiya’s G - A WANTON HEART, in Hindi. G’s three stories tell of women’s position in the highly policed yet lawless state of Haryana. A woman is accosted in an automobile with ironic results, a girl is caught in a comprising situation on video, a romance ends in murder. In spite of the subject, women’s honor, it has a quite a lot of male flesh in it. One guy, showering with his underwear rolled down as far as it will go, yells in the direction of the audience, “Does anybody have a towel?” Another bathes in a trough by a tubewell, emerging in a rump-covering wet, transparent white towel like the female Zeenat Aman in Raj Kapoor’s Satyam Shivam Sudaram (TRUTH, GOD AND BEAUTY, 1978). For propriety, he wraps an equally transparent green towel around his bum.

More to come.

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Sean S. Baker’s TANGERINE. Two transgender prostitutes, Sin-Dee Rella (Kingana Kiki Rodriguez) and Alexandra (Mya Taylor) clash on New Year’s Eve in West Hollywood over a reported infidelity with a cisgender (non-transgender). An Armenian cabdriver (Karren Karagulian) fellates Alexandra in a carwash before returning home for Christmas dinner. A motel harbors a bordello. Shot entirely on smartphones, this is an excellent counterpoint to Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, ending with one transgender loaning the other her wig after the second has suffered a urine attack.

Duke Johnson and Charlie Kaufman’s ANOMALISA, from the U.S. The writer of THE ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND and BEING JOHN MALKOVICH is credited as co-director of this adult puppet film. An inspirational speaker, in Cincinnati for a conference, meets and spends the night with the shy Lisa, a telesales agent. The next morning he is called into the office of the male manager of his hotel, who asks Why don’t we sleep together? The hero beats a hasty retreat, walking over the desks of the manager’s secretaries.

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Dude, What’s in My Pipe?

With the advent of legal recreational Marijuana in

Washington State Thousands of us who may have rarely partaken of “weed” now have the opportunity to experiment. Thanks to the help of a friend of mine who is co-owner of a Recreational Store, we are going to offer a Dear Abby style column that will give you the opportunity to ask any and all questions you may have about Recreational Marijuana. All you need to do is send your Queries to whatsinmypipe@ gmail.com. There is no such thing as a foolish question, and an informed consumer will make informed choices. Your question is valuable because if you are asking this chances are you are not alone. If we don’t know the answer here at the Betty Pages we will try to find a resource that does. Send in your questions and we can learn together. -Betty

Mad from Marysville asks: A couple of months ago you wrote that “The States Numbers don’t mean shit!” How do you base this argument and substantiate these statements? I am mad because I am now confused as to what do I do to get the best pot available? Dear Mad, I totally understand and feel your frustration. First off let me say that I have been in the marijuana industry for over 20 years. This has given me the opportunity to work with growers and customers to talk and field thousands of opinions and reviews of the flowers we have been blessed to have in our presence. A lot of this time was spent before and after testing became available.

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Most recently there was an article published in The Seattle Times. Which confirmed the comments and statements I made in my previous article. The article by Bob Young, is excellently written and titled “Some pot labs in state failed no pot at all, says scientist” This article explains it all from a scientific point and confirms my statement. It also goes on to say that the states testing does not guarantee you that your product is free of contaminants.

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So bottom line you now more than ever need to know and trust your bud tender. An experienced bud tender should be able to steer their clients towards a good and quality product. If nothing else just ask them “Dude what’s in your pipe?” Until next time enjoy your smokes, tokes and jokes. Cheers, The Weed Dude

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GLBT Organizations in Whatcom and Skagit Counties -Cascade Rainbow Community Cntr is a community of LBGQT people that enjoy each other’s company. We gather every Friday @ 6:30 PM for community, sharing of food, conversation, ideas, and current events. Each Friday is either game or movie night. The group has a lending library, Pride participation, and educational support. We are located at The Center for Spiritual Living @ 1508 N 18th St., Mount Vernon, WA. For information call (360) 840-8499 and for additional information checkout and subscribe to our Facebook Page. -Evergreen Wellness Advocates Evergreen Wellness Advocates provides support services for people living with HIV and AIDS who reside in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan and Snohomish counties. Bellingham: 115 Unity St. 360-671-0703, Everett: 2709 Wetmore Ave. 425-740-3000

-Mount Baker Planned Parenthood Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood proudly demonstrates its commitment to the LGBTQ community in all of our educational and service areas, by partnering with LGBTQ service organizations and through sponsorship and participation in Bellingham Pride. Our goal is to ensure that

-PFLAG of Skagit County Support meetings for Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people and GLBT individuals are held at Central United Methodist Church, 1013 Polte Rd, Sedro-Woolley on the second Monday of every month at 7 PM. For directions and information all 360-856-4676 and for additional information and events check online at www.pflagskagit.org. -PFLAG of Whatcom County Whatcom County Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays meets the 2ND Thursday of each month, 7pm at First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham. For more information and events visit www.whatcompflag.com -Sean Humphrey House A housing unit for people who need assistance living with HIV/AIDS in Bellingham. For more information call 360-733-9357 -Washington Gender Alliance A support and educational organization for anyone dealing with issues of gender identity or expression, and the people in our lives. We have weekly Open Support meetings in

Bellingham and Everett. For more information, please write to us at info@ WashingtonGenderAlliance.com or call 360-445-2411, or visit our web site at www.WashingtonGenderAlliance.com. -WWU LGBTA The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Alliance at Western Washington University is a student organization which supports lesbians, gays, bisexuals, people who identify as transgender, and their allies; in the various stages of their coming out process, in the creation and affirmation of positive self identities, and in the promotion and defense of their human and civil rights. The LGBTA is located on Western’s Campus in Viking Union 515 and is open from the first day of Fall quarter until the last day of Spring quarter. For information call 360-650-6120. -WCC’s Queer Straight Alliance is committed to supporting the GLBT community by promoting awareness of queer issues and entertaining and educating students and staff of WCC. We can be reached at wccqsa@gmail. com. -Whatcom County KINK is a group to help organize events, munches, help if you have items to sell, or just a way for people to get to know each other. Meetings are the 1st Tuesday of the month at Rumor’s Cabaret. Happy Spankings!

-Whatcom Queer Teen Shelter We’re in Whatcom county and currently organizing community support and resource sharing, specifically for LGBT youth and generally with any trans and queer people. We are also fundraising for the future shelter, and invite all trans and queer people to get involved in the direction of our organization. Email us at wqts.general@gmail.com or wqts.youthresources@gmail.com -Gay Bellingham Wednesday Dinner Wednesday dinner gathering. Open to all, but mostly attended by gay men. Tends to be older men. Usually around 10 to 15. New people find it on the web and come meet Bellingham area folks. Rotates to different restaurant locations each week as announced in the Yahoo Group. www.gaybellingham.org/ https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ alternativebellingham/info

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-ISCEE The Imperial Sovereign Court of the Evergreen Empire is affiliated with the International Court System and has been actively raising money for charity for over 30 years by sponsoring drag shows and pageants. The group is open to all regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation, seeking to provide social activities and community service opportunities for gays, lesbians, and their friends and allies in Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan Counties.

every individual has the information, services, and freedom to make healthy, responsible decisions about sex, sexuality, and parenthood. We offer transgender services, comprehensive reproductive care, affordable STD testing and treatment and annual exams. Sliding scale available. Make an appointment on-line! http://www.mbpp.org Bellingham Clinic: (360)734-9095 Mount Vernon Clinic: (360)848-1744 Transgender Services now available!

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