4/20/26

Pickled Pink - Pickleball with "flair"

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, and in Sacramento, a unique group is putting a fresh spin on it. Pickled Pink is more than just a pickleball club; it’s a vibrant community where exercise meets friendship, and where LGBTQIA players find a welcoming space to play, connect, and thrive. If you’re looking for a way to stay active while building meaningful social ties, Pickled Pink offers a perfect blend of fitness and fun with a distinct flair. Pickled Pink...

4/19/26

Pickled Pink - First Meetup

What a pleasure it was to play for the first time with the Pickled Pink members today. It was a beautiful day. If interested in joining: www.jaiare.com and click on Groups in the main menu. Back Row (Ron, David, Heath, Kris) Front Row (Kevin, James, Matt, Lionel)

3/25/26

Pickled Pink

Join us in Pickled Pink, a www.JAIARE.com group for LGBTQIA+ pickleball players to discuss, chat, and share everything pickleball. Share tips, favorite pickleball videos, ask advice and more.

12/30/25

Lioness

Saldana is a powerhouse, deserving of the many award nominations and wins. Kidman's character is less developed, and she plays the role stoically to a fault.

12/25/25

Lost Boys and Fairies

Gabriel and Andy are a gay couple of eight years living in Wales, and are in the early days of adoption. A process that requires the hubris of Rome and the excavation of our deepest grottos. A process that, frankly, needs more light in the zeitgeist as panels and bureaucrats play God, forming families out of what is too often despair.

12/23/25

Black Bird (miniseries)

Egerton plays Keene with self-awareness and vulnerability. Hauser's portrayal of Hall is maddening.

12/20/25

Ten Sci-Fi TV Shows to Binge

Ten science fiction television series to binge-watch.

12/18/25

Anna and the Apocalypse

Anna and John wake in the morning and sing and dance their way to school as buildings explode in the background and neighbors fight and die between air guitar riffs and jazz hands.

12/14/25

The Diplomat

The plot of The Diplomat rushes along at break-neck speeds, often defying credibility. However, you can ignore these contrivances, because the writing and acting are so strong that it won't spoil your enjoyment of this tense television series.

12/9/25

Newvante's Armrest Tray

We all do it: eat while watching television. Now do it comfortably.

12/6/25

PLUR1BUS

Is happiness a choice.

12/3/25

Invasion

Invasion isn't video game action like Edge of Tomorrow. It's not the "Oorah" shout of Independence Day.