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Lipstick & Dipstick

"Lipstick & Dipstick's Essential Guide to Lesbian Relationships" Out Now

About Me


There have been a lot of advice booths set up over the years, but never could needy lesbians catch more than one uniquely queer perspective ... until now.

Voted the #1 column in Curve in a recent reader's poll, Lipstick & Dipstick pen the punchy advice for the lesbian community, a measured blend of guidance, wit and sincerity from the femme and the butch perspective.
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Since the column's inception, Alyson Books solicited a book from Lipstick & Dipstick about lesbian relationships, a tome they are currently writing. They've made a number of TV and radio appearances, including a stint on Logo's Round Trip TicketFor more, visit them at: Lipstick & Dipstick

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My Interests


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LIPSTICK LIKES: sushi, candlelight, family, David Yurman, men’s cologne, rain, Shea, red wine, chocolate, hot Tamales, running, my red cruiser, flip flops, fiction, gardening, long baths, Sedona, Portland, cheese, Nag Champa, the sunrise, cello,DIPSTICK LIKES: Black boots, 501s, the Indigo Girls, my Alaskan Malamutes, Tay, Portland, OR, the Earth, positive people, bicycling, peace & love, fame & fortune, women's basketball, especially the Tennessee Lady Volunteers

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Calling all dykes from here to isle of Lesbos, do you know what you don't want to miss this year? San Francisco PRIDE ! You want to know why? CURVE has whipped up something extra fun for us all at the Hotel Kabuki . Think girls gone wild lesbolicious style--all of us vulva-lovin ladies will be taking over the Hotel Kabuki, the official host hotel for lesbians this year. And they're offering us a smokin' deal. Check it: The Official Women's Hotel of San Francisco Pride. Get cozy with the women of CURVE, the nation's best selling lesbian magazine and San Francisco Pride! Stay and play where the girls are at The Kabuki Hotel, a newly renovated premier Japanese-style boutique hotel with a western touch. Enjoy a Welcome Cocktail Reception with special guests Lipstick & Dipstick, free parade grandstand passes, subscriptions to Curve and much more! Special Rate: $149 a night * Space is limited so book now! Available until June 3. Call: 800-533-4567 and mention Group Code: Curve magazine Or book online at: https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?gro upID=116889&hotelID=13098 1625 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94115

Music:

LIPSTICK: Sarah McLachlan, Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow, Anne Murray, Diana Krall, Olivia Newton-John, Bette Midler, Old Lionel Richie, John Denver, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Trisha YearwoodDIPSTICK: The Indigo Girls, Mary Gauthier, Ferron, Melissa Etheridge, Michelle Malone, Lucinda Williams, The Dixie Chicks, Amy Ray, Doria Roberts, God-des & She, Joan Armatrading, Toshi Reagon

Movies:

LIPSTICK: The Secret, Losing Chase, Stealing Home, American Beauty, American President, Babe, St. Elmo’s Fire, Ice Storm, A Place in the Sun, CrashDIPSTICK: Thelma & Louise, A League of Their Own, Brokeback Mountain, But I'm a Cheerleader

Television:

LIPSTICK: Nip Tuck, L Word, Weeds, Sleeper Cell, Entourage, Brothers & SistersDIPSTICK: The L Word, Logo, Six Feet Under

Books:

LIPSTICK: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, If You Want to Write by Brenda Ueland, The Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer, Success Principles by Jack Canfield, The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, The Right to Write by Julia CameronDIPSTICK: Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg, Lesbian Pulp Fiction, (I collect the originals), Felice Newman's The Whole Lesbian Sex Book, On Writing Well by Wm. Zinsser, Dykes to Watch Out For by Alison Bechdel, Anything by Julia Cameron, The House You Pass Along the Way by Jacqueline Woodson

Heroes:

LIPSTICK: Nana,DIPSTICK: Amy Goodman - Democracy Now! and all the lesbians who have come before me: Alix Dobkin, Cris Williamson, Ferron, Audre Lorde, Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon, Franco Stevens, Joan Nestle, Ellen DeGeneres, Melissa, kd, Martina, Lipstick--Anyone who is out and proud and bold and living their life to the fullest!

My Blog

Mombian Book Review

Are you a parent? Have you read our book? Neither Lipstick nor I are parents, but in writing the chapters about being in relationship with someone who has kids, or deciding whether or not to have chil...
Posted by Lipstick & Dipstick on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:14:00 PST

East Coast Tour

Dipstick and I are excited about upcoming East Coast Tour, which starts early next week. If you live in any of the below cities or have friends on the east coast, please post and pass along the below ...
Posted by Lipstick & Dipstick on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:48:00 PST

The book is officially launched and sailinThe Book is Officially Launched and Sailing...

The Book is Officially Launched and Sailing... Dipstick and I had a great time last night at our official book release party. Thanks to all who came, laughed and particpated. A very warm thank you...
Posted by Lipstick & Dipstick on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:02:00 PST

10 Reasons Lipstick & Dipstick Love Canada

10 The *free* travel carts at the airport to lug your baggage (Americans are nickled and dimed) 9 Free wireless at the airport (the only other airp...
Posted by Lipstick & Dipstick on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 12:09:00 PST

Whistler Day 3

Whistler Day 3 Um, I just left Texas a message to sell the house, catch the cats and get here with our stuff immediately. I couldn't love this town any more. What an amazing adventure Whistler has...
Posted by Lipstick & Dipstick on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 12:08:00 PST

Whistler Day 2

Whistler Day 2 ..After an amazing day in Vancouver, Lipstick and I woke up at the crack of something to try and beat the weather and get our car back before we were charged for an extra...
Posted by Lipstick & Dipstick on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 12:07:00 PST

Greetings from Whistler

Greetings from Whistler Dipstick and I arrived on Sunday night here in Whistler and it's absolutely gorgeous! After watching the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl and drinking a couple "sleeves" o...
Posted by Lipstick & Dipstick on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 12:06:00 PST

Domestic Partnerships Here We Come!

I went to this rally on Wednesday night. I stood in the rain with hundreds of others because we got fucked. Domestic partnerships that should have gone into effect on January 1st were railroaded by a ...
Posted by Lipstick & Dipstick on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 09:29:00 PST

Weekend Good Times

Dipstick and I had a very busy weekend. On Saturday, we emceed Hot Flash Dance Party, which was a ton of fun. I'd never been to a Portland Hot Flash before and was very pleasantly surprised at a w...
Posted by Lipstick & Dipstick on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:22:00 PST

Windy City Queer Cast

Dip and I were on the Windy City Queercast with Amy Matheny (aka Dyke with the Mike) and Peter Mavirk (Queer in your ear) this week. They were a blast and the interview was, too.You can listen HERE....
Posted by Lipstick & Dipstick on Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:41:00 PST