Another birthday has passed for me.… Hmmm… yes, I celebrated my ??? birthday, and a big thank you to Bourbon Street for the celebration, and to everyone who came and who called…

Over the past eight years the Chargers football team has won only 33 games and lost 74.… The facts are that the Chargers’ contract costs San Diegans millions, and that only about 60,000 attend out of the million citizens of our city. Chargers owner Alex Spanos is a snake and has always wanted to go to Los Angeles, where he feels he can make more money.… Well, don’t let the door hit you on the ass Alex… go to L.A. I’m tired of our no-good, greedy and losing Chargers!… Their leaving could release funds for badly needed community services… schools, libraries, police, firefighters, seniors, homeless, etc., etc.

Mayor Dick Murphy made history this week by appointing our Toni Atkins as San Diego’s first deputy mayor who happens to be a member of our GLBT community.… The only sad not was during the city council meeting during “public comment,” when a city hall gadfly, Don Stillwell, stood up and attacked Atkins’ appointment because she is a lesbian, and said God would not approve. Immediately Mayor Murphy and other city councilmembers rose to her defense.… Councilmember Ralph Inzunza called the comments “sick” and “hurtful.” Toni Atkins choked up and tears were in her eyes after the attack, but she defended his right to his beliefs and free speech.… But Toni’s reaction was just a small example of some of the hurt and hate that the GLBT go through many times in their lives.

One of San Diego’s most talented and well-known artists, yes, Julie Warren, is having her annual holiday art show and party this coming Monday, Dec. 8, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Art Produce building in North park (3139 University Ave.).… New paintings for your collection, or as gifts.… It’s going to be another smash hit!

Hey now is the time to get back in shape for the holidays… or to get those holiday gifts that really count and are useful. Yes, I’m talking about joining Powerhouse Gym, located above Kinkos (734 University). Powerhouse Gym is now offering an introductory fitness offer that is too good to pass up.…Get two months for only $25 (see the coupon on page 36 for other great fitness deals). Now there are two Powerhouse Gyms, in Hillcrest (619) 296-7878 and their Pacific Beach location (858) 490-1551.… Lose those unwanted pounds and inches and feel better. Their gift certificates make good stocking stuffers and, by the way, support those who support you.… the Powerhouse owners are well known for giving back to our community.

This fun cruise was voted the most popular mixer of the year. Yes, it’s the annual Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA) “Holiday Mixer Cruise” Tuesday, Dec. 9, boarding at 5:30 p.m., leaving the dock at 6:00 p.m. and returning at 8:00 p.m. The GSDBA will also be collecting toys and new blankets once again for the annual GLBT community drive. Call (619) 296-4543 for more info.

Finally a “doggie-cat day care” center.… Don’t want to leave your pet at home alone? Well, call Plush Puppies Kennel and Day Care Center.… Owner Katz Plush will actually pick up your pet and take them back to her beautiful ranch where they can spend the day running and playing in a really wonderful, safe environment. When she brings your pet home they will be nice and tired out but very happy and loved.… Plush Puppies Kennel also offers grooming and overnight boarding for your pets.… Call them at (619) 561-4299.

Coming up this Sunday night is the Mr. Miss and Ms. North Park Contest at Bacchus House.… Interested contestants should come on down and enter (Mr.) Male (Miss) impersonators (Ms.) lesbians.… It should be a fun time and it will benefit San Diego Cheers and the Alano Club.… for more information, phone (619) 675-5327.