rising seas

The literary world mourns the loss of a unique icon.

Weathering coral produces stunning white sand beaches juxtaposed with the aqua blue ocean and swaying palm trees -- it feels like you’ve found paradise. The Bucuti Beach and Tara Resort in Aruba offers a small, more intimate experience. It has become a favorite for honeymooners and LGBT couples. Recently, the 104-room resort became adult only to further cater to the couples looking for a romantic getaway, and they offer a several proposal packages for those looking to pop the question while on vacation.

Your underwear prospects never looked so good

Mary Lambert is having the year of her life -- becoming a part of history at the Grammys, singing with Madonna, and finding new love.

Portland can brag it has some of the best restaurants and chefs in the country, and one of Portland's rising stars is openly gay chef Kate Squibb. Be it opening her own restaurant, driving a slow-food truck across the country, or becoming a Food Network star, one thing is for sure: Chef Kate Squibb is already great.

All of the makers and sellers of the following products were thrilled to be included in this gift guide for gay parents, so feel good supporting them with your patronage: We’ve come a long way baby!