Lets Hear It For “The Girls” – a commentary on Crystal Chappell’s SOW interview

In the latest edition of Soap Opera Weekly, Crystal Chappell expounds upon the freeing nature of letting “the girls” out for a bit.  I think we can all agree that Crystal has been anything but unrestrained lately in her portrayal of Guiding Light’s Olivia Spencer, Springfield’s sexual icon who has professed mutual love with her [...]

Limbo…

According to Roman Catholic theology, the term limbo refers to lingering on the edge of hell.  Though an appropriate definition at times, the modern vernacular softens the meaning a little and defines “limbo” as where a person or proposal is held up and nothing can be done until another action happens. Lately, it seems that [...]

Confessions of an OTALIA Widow

I guess I have to humble myself and come clean.  No need for Father Ray or Sister Anne’s private confessional; I freely admit it.  When I watched the OTALIA scenes today, I felt like my heart had been the one transplanted.  I sat there holding the one I am in love with, moved beyond words.  [...]

Ode to an OTALIA Widow…well, almost

My significant other and I have been together more years than the average hetero couple… statistically speaking.  I don’t know if that is a proponent’s statement on the possible longevity of gay marriage or if we just know how to stick it out.   I do know that the new challenge in our many years of [...]