Wednesday Hottie ... Belated

Okay, so, its the second time in a row that I am late with Wednesday Hottie. Sorry about that. Also, this week, my Hottie is a little different. I haven't chosen a celebrity. I've actually chosen a celebrity's mother. I'm sure many of you know Gabrielle Christian, star of the N's South of Nowhere. Well, this week, Gabrielle's mother, Joani Horchler, is my Wednesday Hottie.

Many of you might be wondering why I have chosen Mrs. Horchler as this week's Hottie. As you may have noticed, Gabrielle has a different last name than her mother. This is because Christian is just a stage name. Gabrielle lost her baby brother, Christian, from SIDS and decided to take his name as her last name. Mrs. Horchler decided to do something to help other women who have lost babies and to help prevent more women from losing their babies. Mrs. Horchler started SIDS Survivial Guide. On the website it says:

Our Mission is to support families (and helping professionals) grieving babies lost to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome through informational material like the book THE SIDS & INFANT DEATH SURVIVAL GUIDE and DANCING ON THE MOON and through free peer counseling and referral services.

Unfortunately, I can't find any more pictures of Mrs. Horchler (she is holding the white dog in the group photo). I think it is wonderful that she was able to take this horrible event in her life, and do something to help others dealing with the same thing. Part of what Mrs. Horchler did, was to co-author a book, SIDS and Infant Death Survival Guide (I believe Gabrielle has either a poem or short story in the book as well).

My grandparents lost their oldest child before he was even a year old. There was nothing like this book to help them deal and cope. They only had each other to lean on. They only had each other's shoulders to cry on. I have never had to experience losing a child, and I pray that I never will, but people lose thier children every day, and while Mrs. Horchler's work focuses on babies, parents lose older children as well.

The reason why I chose this week to tell you all about Mrs. Horchler and her work to educate people about SIDS is because this Sunday, the 14th, is the annual SIDS charity walk at Buddy Attick Park in Greenbelt, Maryland. The past two years, I have attended the walk (I even was able to drag my father out there last year). It's amazing seeing all the people who show up and support the Horchlers. Gabrielle is there every year and does not seem to mind talking with fans. I have been able to speak with her briefly every year, I got a picture with her the first year, and an autograph for myself (which unfortunately got lost when I moved off campus this spring) and best friend. I regret not being able to go this year, since I have committed myself to another event, but I will be sending in a donation and urge anyone who reads this to do the same or if you'll be in the area, please, attend the walk and make a small donation, even the smallest amount can help.

The park at which the event is held is beautiful and I believe the weather is supposed to be nice. The path is around a lake and every now and then, you'll get an awesome view of the sun reflecting off the lake between the trees. Even if you aren't a fan of Gabrielle Christian, but are a photography buff, this is a great place to get some great nature shots. And again, its for charity.

I've included this link to Mrs. Horchler's website above where you can get more information, the flyer picture above, and directions to the park. I hope some of you are able to attend and show your support for Gabrielle Christian, her family, and SIDS.

Click here to read an article about Mrs. Horchler and her cause.

I Love Ellen

I have always loved Ellen. She's hilarious. She's also one of the bravest women on television. She came out when it was accepted at all. She came out on her television show and showed what life was like coming out at such a late age.

I love that she found someone she loves and who loves her back. Ellen and Portia look so happy and in love. They belong together.

One of the authors of Leisha Hailey Fan Blog posted the following video from Ellen's show.



My favorite thing about the whole video is in almost every picture, if Ellen isn't looking at the camera, she's looking at Portia. I really hope they last. Ellen deserves some happiness, so does Portia.

Thursday's Line Up

Hey everyone! I'm back with a preview of the shows coming up soon.

THURSDAY
CSI - 9pm, CBS
Everyone is leaving this show. Jorja Fox left last season, Gary Dourdan's Warrick was shot at the end of the season finale, and now the great William Petersen is leaving, but not before everyone comes back. Sara returns (WOOT!!) to help solve Warrick's murder. Lady Heather returns evenn. We get some new faces too. Laurence Fishburne comes on in an attempt to replace Grissom (will never work out) and Lauren Lee Smith (our beloved soup chef from LWord) joins the cas as a "young and sarcastic" CSI. Two reddish-blonde haired women on one show? Thank you CBS!

Grey's Anatomy - 9pm, ABC
So, I now know why I only recently became obsessed with this show. It comes on the same time as CSI. Thank goodness for ondemand and episodes on the Internet. This time conflict is the only reasonable explanation. I can't wait for this season to start. not much has been revealed about what will happen between Callie and Erica, but ll looks promising with Shonda Rhimes and the actresses meeting with GLAAD representatives. Also, Rhimes has promised that neither of the women will become pregnant anytime soon like a lot of shows decide to do.

ER - 10pm, NBC
Wow. This fall, ER begins its 15th and final season. I think tis show started my fascination with red heads. No one liked Dr. Kerry Weaver, but she was the person everyone answered to. She was a strong female haracter and she was a leader. Oh yea, and she was a lesbian. Weaver met and fell in loved with Dr. Kim Legaspi (Elizabeth Mitchell) (I may have that misspelled). They broke up and then she met Sandy the firefighter. They had a baby. Sandy died and Weaver had to fight Sandy's parents for the baby. I just wish she was coming back, maybe even Kim, instead of just stupid Carter.

Sisters Coming Up on Television

Okay, so, a couple of these shows have already premiered, and I forgot to get the premiere dates for most of them. Here's a preview of what's coming up this fall that I might cover. Today I'll post Sunday through Wednesday, then will continue each day with that day's schedule.

WARNING: THERE MAY BE SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SUNDAY
True Blood - 9pm, HBO
It's a cable show about vampires, I'm sure there will be some sign of someone not being completely heterosexual, don't know much else about this show, but I've always been a fan of supernatural shows. Oh and everyone seems to have a southern accent. Accents are hot.

MONDAY
The Big Bang Theory - 8pm, CBS
I've never watched this, but I loved Darlene and David on Roseanne and apparently the two are reuniting. Also, Sara Gilbert is an out lesbian on television, all the more reason to wach. we need to keep LGBT people on television as long as possible.

Terminator - 8pm, FOX
Two women kicking ass and taking names in an effort to save a guy, one of which is Lena Heady, the wonderful Luce from Imagine Me & You. Women in tank tops are hot.

How I Met Your Mother - 8:30pm, CBS
Alyson Hannigan. 'Nough said. There's also good ol' Doogie Howser, Neil Patrick Harris. There hasn't been much LGBT characters on the show, just Harris playing a manwhore.

TUESDAY
House - 8pm, FOX
So, Cut-throat Bitch is dead and Wilson hates House because he blames him for Amber's death. An extended preview for next weeks premiere show some very interesting scenes between 13 (Olivia Wilde) and a female patient. I just hopw Mischa Barton doesn't play the patient. Oh, and it looks like House and Cuddy will finally hook-up.

Fringe - 9pm, FOX
A television series by J.J. Abrams? I have to watch at least the first episode. Alias was pretty awesome. I became obsessed with Lost almost immediately after watching one episode. also, I want to see what part that one guy thats in everything Abrams does has.
This premiered yesterday.

Law & Order: SVU - 10pm, NBC
Unfortunately, there is no longer any subtext between Olivia and any woman. Olivia and Alex were hot, especially when Olivia was butch and always wearing tank tops. I haven't watched this much, but they sometimes have awesome guest stars. If only Alex could come back.

WEDNESDAY
Wednesday is going to be a tough day. it seems like all the shows are on at the same exact time.

The New Adventures of Old Christine - 8pm, CBS
Same-sex marriages are now legal in California and Christine is taking full advantage of it. Apparently, Christine and her best friend, Barb, get married so Barb can stay in the US. wonder how long it'll last, especially if the ruling gets overturned.

America's Next Top Model - 8pm, CW
11 seasons of ANTM and this one has some surprises. There's one girl who doesn't like labels, but has admitted to having relations with another woman, and rumor has it, she makes out with another contestant on a dare. The biggest surprise? This season includes the shows first transgendered contestant.

Bones - 8pm, FOX
I've always wanted to get into this show, but always forget when it is on. I've heard one character, I believe Angela, has admitted to a relationship with a woman and rumors are flying around that this mystery woman will show up this season.

Knight Rider - 8pm, NBC
The new Knight Rider was originally premiered as a television movie and hinted at a character being lesbian or at least bisexual. She goes home to a naked woman in her bed. So far, there's no news on whether her character will remain lesbian and unfortunately its not looking too good.

Private Practice - 9pm, ABC
SO, I know you guys have probably already realized that I love Grey's Anatomy. It would only make sense that I like the spin-off as well, right ? Well, I've never actually seen the spin-off, but I do love Kate Walsh as Addison Montgomery. She was just the right amount of bitchy sarcasm and a heart. her voice drives me insane. Oh, and if it weren't for her one episode reappearence on Grey's last season, Callie might have never considered a relationship with Erica.

Sons of Anarchy - 10pm, FX
I'm actually watching this right now. I had seen a preview for tonight's episode and it looked like there might be some girl on girl action between Katey Segal (Married with Children, 8 Simple Rules) and another character.

Is it really the end already?

So, this has absolutely nothing to do with anything remotely LGBT, but I love football, especially New England Patriots football.

Yesterday, in their season opener, the Patriots beat the Kansas City Chiefs 17-10. Unfortunately, they lost quarterback Tom Brady for the game, and most likely for the season. Brady was injured early in the first quarter when he stepped up in the pocket to make a throw, and collided with Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard. Brady’s left knee buckled as he followed through with the pass, and he went down holding the area just below his kneecap. You can see footage of the injury here. Wide receiver Randy Moss was able to catch the pass, but then fumbled it and the Chiefs were ale to recover the ball. Brady had a 128 consecutive starts, the 3rd longest streak in NFL history.

I have no clue what this injury could mean for the Patriots this season. Maybe Cassel will be able step up like Brady did back when Bledsoe got hurt and we first found out about the awesomeness that is Brady. I don't see that happening though. The Patriots were lucky with Brady, its not likely they'll get that lucky again. We can only hope that the defense is able to hold the other teams' offenses enough that our offense won't have to work hard.

Today I am wearing Brady's jersey, good ol' number 12, in honor of the great player he is. Also, it might be my only chance to wear it this season. I hope the New England Patriots and their fans, hear some good news today. Brady is supposed to get an MRI. Maybe, just maybe, it isn't as bad as everyone thinks.

L Word Spinoff

It is official, Leisha Hailey will be starring, as Alice Pieszeck, in the upcoming L Word Spin-off.

You can read more about it here.

Alice has always been one of my favorite characters, behind only Erin Daniel's Dana Fairbanks. Since I first heard of the spin-off, I've wished and wished that Alice would be the main character. I'm not sure how they will explain why she is no longer around the rest of the cast, but I'm sure they will come up with something, as long as they don't have her doing something that is completely out of character for her.

Wednesday Hottie ... Belated

So how many of you are regular readers/viewers of the blogs and vlogs on Afterellen.com? Well, today's Hottie (only a couple days late) is one of the wonderful Vloggers. You can see her in We're Getting Nowhere.

This week's hottie is ... Jill Bennett!

Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jill discovered her love for performance at a relatively late age of 16 when she starred as the title character in a school production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (my high school did this my sophomore year).

She studied theatre at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois.

She then headed to Hollywood and landed her first television role as a nurse on a daytime soap, which I could not find the title.


Most people know Jill from the weekly AfterEllen vlog I mentioned earlier, "We're Getting Nowhere," which she co-hosts with Dara Nai and Karman Kregloe. Sometimes referred to as "the terrible three," Jill and her co-hosts recap different television shows, the first of which was South of Nowhere. They have also recapped It has been announced that after they finish recapping season 1 of The L word, it will be the end of WGN, which really sucks, but I realize they have lives of their own. Personally, I believe one of the coolest things about WGN is that it is filmed in Jill's living room (the first episode, and a few others are actually filmed in her bedroom).

You can also see Jill in the lesbian webseries, 3Way, with Maeve Quinlan, Cathy Shim, and Maile Flanagan. Jill plays Andrea, the new girlfriend of Roxie (Cathy) who recently moved in with her straight best friend, Siobhan (Maeve), creating the 3Way in the title, but Geri (Maile), Roxie's ex, pushes herself into the group. 3Way includes a couple different shows within the show. Siobhan is on a soap opera, her co-star played by Rob Moran (Arthur Carlin from South of Nowhere). She also tried out for a show, Lady Cops, which is a parody of Niki and Nora (with Christina Cox and Liz Vassay as the main characters). The show has had several other guest stars including Mandy Musgrave (SoN), Kristy Swanson (BtVS movie), Elizabeth Keener (LWord), Jenny Shimizu, and others.

Jill is currently in Dante's Cove on here!, a premium cable network. Created by Michael Costanza and directed by Sam Irvin, Dante's Cove combines elements of the horror and soap opera genres in telling the story of Kevin (Gregory Michael) and Toby (Charlie David), a young couple seeking to be together and overcome the dark mystical forces that conspire to separate them. Jill joined the cast during season 3 (I believe replacing Erin Cummings). I don't know much about this show, have not watched a single episode and wikipedia does not have much at all, but it does explain some of the mythology behind the show. Thea Gill (Queer as Folk) and Michelle Wolff joined the cast during the second season and Jenny Shimizu joined during the third.

Jill joined the Sugar Daddy Show drag king troupe, which quickly established itself as one of the premiere cabaret acts in the west. One of her characters, Butch Monroe is the current reigning drag king of Los Angeles. I am trying to see if there are any pictures in existance. I'm currently awaiting friend approval on MySpace.

In addition to her acting endeavors, she has co-created four new television series, all currently residing in development hell.

According to her official website, "her deepest desire is for world peace and complete equality for all...(and a series regular role on a good television show.)"

I love Jill in everything I've seen her in, which granted, isn't much, but still. WGN is hilarious, as is 3Way. Her role in The Pleasure Drivers was a little odd. I don't think she had any lines and the whole raping a man in the butt with her gun wrapped in plastic thing was kind of disturbing, but I was sad to see her die in the end. I haven't seen it, but apparently she is really good in the movie "In the Line of Fire."

Also, Jill was number 3 on AfterEllen's Hot 100.



You can learn more about Jill at her official site, which I have a link above, IMDb, and AfterEllen.

The Horribleness that is school ...

I am very sorry for not updating much this week. I started classes on Tuesday and my life has been hectic, frustrating, and extremely stressful for multiple reasons. I just may end up taking on my university. They are seriously trying to ruin my life right now, and they don't seem to give a shit (excuse the language).

As soon as I post this, I will begin work on a belated Wednesday Hottie. I've had the star of this week's Hottie blog in mind probably since I blogged about Leisha Hailey last week (and I have some news about Ms. Leisha that I will post later).

Oh, and starting this month, at the end of every month, I will create a poll entitled, "Hottie of the Month." You all will then be able to vote on which of the four/five (depending on how many Wednesdays there are in each month) Wednesday Hotties you believe is the hottest. I will then post some more pictures of the winner.

Now, let me stop this rant and get on with the Wednesday Hottie Post.