'MO - August 2008 - (Page 6)

letter from the editor For some of us, the word “sports” conjures memories of a tormented childhood: the fear of looking like, or being called, a sissy or a tomboy. My own childhood was dotted with minor humiliations while attempting to pacify my 6’ 8” father, who was a former high school athlete. He insisted I play some, if not all, the sports. Football resulted in a broken collarbone. Baseball meant stitches on my face, a scar, and a concussion. Karate lessons ended the day I burst into tears in front of classmates and parents. I was allowed to stop playing basketball after I broke my ﬁnger (twice). Each incident eliciting eye rolls and head wags from dad. He had been determined to turn me into a man, and playing sports was the thing that was going to do it. Naturally, I had other plans. It was apparent then that sports were not my thing, but I still envy the boys/men who can easily and quickly bond over sports talk. They immediately have something in common. But not with me. I cringe when any random stranger asks me about some sporting event that was on television: “Did you watch the game?” Which is usually followed by, “What game?” Which might then be followed by, “The Super Bowl!” (Did my father send you?) I’m sure if you ask any of the players in this year’s Gay Softball World Series about their experiences with sports growing up, there will be similar stories. But I bet there will also be stories of triumphs and life lessons, acceptance, and nurturing. And that’s what’s encouraging about the direction that sports are headed in today. I encourage you all to attend the Series 2008 games later this month. I guarantee—if you’re not already a regular fan, you will be amazed at the differences and the similarities between gay and straight softball. It’s athleticism at is most fabulous! (See the cover story on page 18.) My friend, Jim Cash, was kind enough to share some of his many photos from the past season of Emerald City Softball league play. They comprise this month’s SceneOut photo spread. (See page 28.) Thanks Jim! And, Northern Xposure returns this August. (See page 13.) It’s one of the Northwest’s largest gay fundraiser-parties. The money raised goes to a well-deserving youth organization, Lambert House. (See page 14.) So, come out for a great weekend, enjoy the company of your fellows, and raise some funds to support the upcoming generation of LGBTQ youth. Enjoy the issue, Michael Lehman Editor-in-Chief editor@moSeattle.com Want To Know More About Investing? Request free informational booklets from the Washington Department of Financial Institutions. - Five Keys to Investing Success - The Basics for Investing in Stocks - A Primer for Investing in Bonds - Getting Help With Investments - Mutual Funds - Where to Invest Your College Money - Maximizing Retirement Investments dfi.wa.gov/sd/investor_education.htm 1.877.RING DFI www.dfi.wa.gov 6 celebrating seattle’s gay community http://dfi.wa.gov/sd/investor_education.htm

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'MO - August 2008 Contents Letter From The Editor Voices Coors Joins the Fight to Erase Hate Pet Project ’mo-BIZ: Ajaxx63 Northern Xposure Returns Lambert House Offers Youth Support Beijing, China The 2008 Gay Softball World Series in Seattle Form & Function: Vacation Nutrition An Account of the STP Bicycle Classic Book Review: Family Outing by Troy Johnson Capitol Hill Guide Live Event Review: Teatro ZinZanni’s Quest for a Queendom SceneOut: People@Places

'MO - August 2008

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