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Caleb Rainey, Tony Reverditto, I always find winter a little disconcerting here in Southern California. Even after
living here for years (good god, January 2014 is my 20-year anniversary), I can never quite get into a true winter spirit until I have seen snow. A rarity here I know. To satisfy my need for a momentary chill, I make the pilgrimage every year to our local moun- tains and California’s many ski resort for a dose of the white stuff. And to remember why I left it behind. I love to ski and yes, I know, “that’s so old-school,” but I haven’t mastered the board
thing yet and skiing is one sport which I can say I’m really accomplished—so cut me some slack. There really is nothing like standing on top of a mountain, wherever it may be and contemplating the majesty of nature. The view of Lake Tahoe from the top of Heavenly, or the viewfor that matterfrom any of the resorts surrounding that emerald beauty, never ceases to make me pause. It kind of puts everything in perspective. Tiny human on a giant rock… you get the gist. I’ll be up in Lake Tahoe in February for the latest of Tom Whitman’s Elevation events.
If you have never been to one, I highly recommend that you check them out. I inter- viewed him on page 32 and not only is he an interesting, accomplished businessman, he is a genuinely decent guy. I can almost guarantee that if you take in one of the three of his Elevation 2014 events, Lake Tahoe, Mammoth or Park City, Utah, you will not only have wicked time on the slopes, you will come away with some amazing new friends. Finally, 2014 has arrived and with it the chance to review what we’ve accomplished
and look forward to plan what needs to be done. As our 2013 in Review on page 26 illustrates, it was a good one for LGBT rights; we’ve still plenty of work to do, but I am amazed and gratified for where we are now. We are mainstream, folks. And although there are still hostile forces—we are winning the cultural wars—one hard-fought battle at a time. I celebrate every victory with you and those on the front lines, and I look forward to many more celebrations.
“Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” Happy New Year!
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