Been There Done That

16 Jun 2016

ORLANDO, Boy George, G&L roses, Vegemite, Peter Allen, Rio

Activism, Community, Disasters, Gay, History, Icons, Lesbian, Music, Pop Culture

This week we reflect upon the shockingly sad events of the massacre in Orlando, Florida USA and Cyndi Lauper sings the ultimate song “True Colours”.

On a lighter note, we celebrate the birth in 1961 of ‘gender-bender’ Boy George/George O’Dowd, and discuss his rise and fall and renewed career.

Did you know you could have a rose garden with plants named after gay icons? – We’ll tell you.

We’re also Happy Little Vegemites – hear the story.

While Peter Allen sings for us to ‘Go to Rio’ (to attend the 2016 Olympic Games), we wonder if that is a good idea.

Have you considered putting together a 350-piece statue (without an Allen Key & not from IKEA)? Find out more.

Plus some trivia and mirth …..

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