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Shelly's SOUL BOOSTERS: "To Sir with Love"

Shelly's SOUL BOOSTERS: "To Sir with Love"

Tue, May 01, 2012

"Whenever I hear ignorant, clueless bigots demand that gays be stripped of the ability to teach, I think of Mr. Knight and how he helped so many kids navigate through high school. His sexuality was never an issue."

Shelly's Soul Boosters: Untruths, Calumny, Disinformation, Obloquy, Prevarications, Sophisms & Big Phat, Phalse, Phony LIES!
Story Time with Shelly Goldstein

Story Time with Shelly Goldstein

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

"No one's faith will crumble." HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dr. Seuss

Shelly's Soul Boosters: ANOTHER NIXON

Shelly's Soul Boosters: ANOTHER NIXON

Wed, Feb 01, 2012

In the year 2012, Cynthia Nixon claims "Gay by choice." I'd like to know people's thoughts.

Shelly's SOUL BOOSTERS: Tricky Dick

Shelly's SOUL BOOSTERS: Tricky Dick

Sun, Jan 01, 2012

My brain shattered some days ago when I read this previously undiscovered bit of history. OK, ALLEGED history.

SOUL BOOSTERS: Birds of a Feather

SOUL BOOSTERS: Birds of a Feather

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

As we wind down 2011, I dedicate my final column of the year to my favorite couple.

SOUL BOOSTERS: Eradicating the "B" Word

SOUL BOOSTERS: Eradicating the "B" Word

Tue, Nov 01, 2011

Teach Your Children Well

Shelly's Soul Boosters: In a Few Words

Shelly's Soul Boosters: In a Few Words

Sat, Oct 01, 2011

Last month I told a very personal story. This month I thought I’d let some other people speak from their hearts on the topic of Marriage Equality: -sjg

SOUL BOOSTERS: Family Valued

SOUL BOOSTERS: Family Valued

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

This is an inspiring story of remembered love that flows from inside the hearts of daughters to mothers and mothers to community.

SOUL BOOSTERS: All's Fair in War & Love...Almost

SOUL BOOSTERS: All's Fair in War & Love...Almost

Mon, Aug 01, 2011

Well, campers, let’s see where we stand with the dog days upon us...

“Don’t Be a Dick, Tracy”

“Don’t Be a Dick, Tracy”

Fri, Jul 01, 2011

10,000 Couples' Columnist Shelly Goldstein Does It Again! Her Humor Always Makes Us Think. And even though we're on the other side of the apology, her points are still relevant.

SOUL BOOSTERS: JUST SAY “TAKEI”

SOUL BOOSTERS: JUST SAY “TAKEI”

Wed, Jun 01, 2011

George Takei is the latest on a long list of gay men we have fallen madly in love with.

SOUL BOOSTERS: 10,000 Committed Couples

SOUL BOOSTERS: 10,000 Committed Couples

Sat, Apr 30, 2011

I don’t look for stories that will make your head explode. Honest. They just appear. Like this one from Pat Robertson.

SOUL BOOSTERS: A "Sorry, Wrong Number" for Curing the Gays

SOUL BOOSTERS: A "Sorry, Wrong Number" for Curing the Gays

Fri, Apr 01, 2011

Before we go any further, I want to go on record as saying I LOVE APPLE! Now, how long did the iPhone app that "cures" the gay last?

Soul Boosters:  Straight Talk

Soul Boosters: Straight Talk

Tue, Mar 01, 2011

For the umpteenth time I was asked why I cared about gay marriage so much since it doesn’t involve my life personally.

Don't Go Breakin' His Heart

Don't Go Breakin' His Heart

Mon, Jan 31, 2011

When we left off last month, DADT had just been repealed. Finally, gay people can legally fight in combat. Still, I’m eagerly awaiting the day when gay people can legally fight in matrimony...

On the Threshold of Change

On the Threshold of Change

Thu, Dec 30, 2010

Thoughts as we stand on the threshold of a new year -- (Yes, I’m aware of the annoying irony attached to the word “threshold”).

Soul Boosters: Disorder in the Courting

Soul Boosters: Disorder in the Courting

Fri, Nov 26, 2010

So we’ve survived another election season. Barely. In case it escaped your notice, the GOP has taken back the House and declared they’re now at war with Obama’s agenda…

Soul Boosters: Moral Weaklings

Soul Boosters: Moral Weaklings

Wed, Oct 27, 2010

I mean, OK, I’m optimistic. I’m Pollyanna. I’m as much of a “glass half-full” kinda girl as you’re gonna find, but let’s face it: Our country is going out of its mind.

Soul Boosters: Wedded Bliss

Soul Boosters: Wedded Bliss

Sun, Sep 26, 2010

A suitably coutured butler led us to footmen, who escorted guests to their seats, asking in a dialect that would make Henry Higgins moist, “Are you with the Butch or the Femme?”

Soul Boosters: The Birds and the Bees

Soul Boosters: The Birds and the Bees

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Gay sex deviates from The Birds and the Bees -- or does it??

Soul Booster: "What's in a Name?"

Soul Booster: "What's in a Name?"

Mon, Jul 26, 2010

Sure, Shakespeare said a rose would smell as sweet if it was called crotch rot, but ...

Soul Boosters: "Can You Fear the Love Tonight?"

Soul Boosters: "Can You Fear the Love Tonight?"

Wed, Jun 23, 2010

Elton & Rush's Big Fat Geek Wedding

Soul Boosters: Looking on the Bright Side

Soul Boosters: Looking on the Bright Side

Tue, May 25, 2010

Shelly Goldstein begins her new role as a regular contributor to 10,000 Couples in her inimitable comedic style, turning lemons into lemon sorbet...

Soul Boosters: Why I Wrote and Recorded 'Stupid Callous Homophobic Hateful Legislation'

Soul Boosters: Why I Wrote and Recorded 'Stupid Callous Homophobic Hateful Legislation'

Wed, Apr 21, 2010

We each have specific ways of responding to things that matter. Shelly Goldstein uses humor to great affect.

Please Don't Divorce Us Video

Please Don't Divorce Us Video

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

Take another look at this Courage Campaign Video. Powerful must see!

Soul Boosters: "Somedays" performed by Audra MacDonald

Soul Boosters: "Somedays" performed by Audra MacDonald

Wed, Feb 24, 2010

Audra McDonald (Private Practice) gave an amazing performance of the song "Somedays" at the NY Marriage Equality Rally May 17, 2009

Soul Boosters: "Do You Mind" Music Video

Soul Boosters: "Do You Mind" Music Video

Tue, Jan 19, 2010

Hanifah Walidah has created a music video entitled "Do You Mind" from the U People Movie sountrack. This up and coming New York artist and filmaker is making waves in the lesbian community. Check out this video or visit their website: iloveupeople.com

Soul Boosters: On A Night of the Full Moon

Soul Boosters: On A Night of the Full Moon

Fri, Jan 01, 2010

Some serious inspiration from Audre Lorde.

Soul Boosters: In Their Boots

Soul Boosters: In Their Boots

Fri, Oct 30, 2009

IN THEIR BOOTS is a compelling new magazine show about the dramatic impact the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are having on us - the people here at home.

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