“What’s one of your favorite things about yourself?”“I’m very sensitive. I’m very aware of other people’s moods that are around me and I want them to feel good. I’m sort of taking the temperature of the room all the time. Sometimes it’s too much for me to deal with but that’s how I am.”… Read More

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“My name is Felicia Alezonda, also known as Felicia Flames. I’m a screaming queen, a pioneer, a legend, an icon, a diva, a 28 year survivor of AIDS, a Vietnam veteran, and the lifetime achievement grand marshall of gay pride.“ "I’ve been in San Francisco since 1963. I’m a transgender woman and I came here because the Tenderloin was gay… Read More

“What’s your dream for your time in San Francisco?”“Just to connect with like minded people. Bring music and joy and empowerment to as many people as possible. To help people keep awakening because the shift is happening whether you know it or not.”“Could you tell me more about the shift?”“If you wanna learn more I suggest going to… Read More

“I’m a music therapist and sound healer. Thriving and living the life. My heart lies in nature with the redwoods though.”… Read More

“I immigrated here from Japan in May of 1973. My father came here ahead of us in 1971 to set things up. He was in the military.”“How old were you when your family moved?”“I was 7 years old, I’m almost 50 now.”“How was your transition to America coming from Japan?”“It was interesting. At that time it wasn’t exactly…diverse.”… Read More

“What’s one of your favorite thing about her?”Him – “Those lips. She’s so kind too. You’re one of the nicest people I know. It’s kinda ridiculous. Even to strangers.”Her – “Aw, right back at you. I just love your energy. You’re such a pleasant person to be around. I feel like you’re nice to everyone. Whenever we hang out it just… Read More

Him – “We met shooting pool with a mutual friend. Now we play pool all the time together.”“You seem pretty giddy together. Are you a couple?”Him – “We’ve been hanging out quite a bit.”“What do you like to do together?”Him – “She taught me how to rock climb the other day.”Her – “I taught him to belay. He’s… Read More

“What’s one of your favorite things about being a mom?”“Making her laugh. Not just laugh but seeing her get happy about stuff. When we walk up to the dogs she gets so happy.”“Do you want to have more kids?”“Yes, but I have to be sleeping through the night first.”… Read More

“How did having her change you life?”“I think it just got a lot simpler. It became about the rhythm of work and hanging out with our family. Less outward, more inward focused. I also had to stop watching violent stuff because my sensitivity is heightened.”… Read More

“I was an AIDS reporter and all my friends died so I had to stop doing it. When you’re 68 you want something kinda light.”“I hear you. What do you think happens after you die?”“Never thought about it. I’m not religious. I consider it the end. Kinda depressing to think about it that way but..”“Well what do you believe in?”… Read More

“I’ve lived here 25 years. I moved here from Chicago because I was gay and I wanted to be out. Now you can be out anywhere, but back then people in Chicago put paper bags on their head at the gay parade. I used to come out here a lot and I would look at myself in the mirror and I was convinced… Read More

“How long you been together?”Right – “About a year a half.”“Any advice for how to get past that 3-5 month range?”Right – “Be yourself from day one. Sharing interests and appreciating each other. You have to embrace each other’s lives.”Left – “Being with him I feel like I’m able to be my most authentic self.”… Read More

Left – “It was Friday the 13th the day we met. Beyonce’s album dropped that day too!”“What do you two like to do together?”Right – “We collect anime and comic book figurines. All that geeky stuff.”… Read More

“In high school I was doing improv in class and this guy in my group did this sketch and I didn’t clap afterwards so my teacher got on me…I didn’t go back to that class after that. And then after high school my dad gave me two choices: go to college to be a cop or firefighter, or go work. I was afraid… Read More

“I’m passionate about film, comedy, and acting. I don’t know. I just love when I get that feeling and write down my ideas.”… Read More

“What do you think happens after you die?”“You either go to hell or heaven. I pray everyday.”“Do you think you’re going to hell or heaven?”“Heaven.”… Read More

“You seem like a man with wisdom…have any advice for young people?“Go to school. You see all these young people walking around here on the corner asking for money for diapers for their baby…stay in school.”… Read More

“What’s one of your favorite thing about her?”Right – “She is bold as fuck. She don’t hold nothin back. If she gon’ tell you, she gon’ tell you. She’ll be like, ‘You acting dumb as fuck’. And she’s an activist so she be educating me about black culture.”“What about you?”Left – “She’s so sweet. Sometimes I kinda wanna vomit. She’s… Read More

Right – “I moved out here from Sac last December. She’s moving down soon so I’m showing her around.”“What’s your dream for your life here?”Left – “I don’t know. I just wanna be free. Have a new start. Go with the flow.”… Read More

“I’ve heard you take care of other people around here with the money you make.”“I do what I can.”“Where are you from?”“Born and raised Bay Area. I gotta get back to work though.”“Sure thing. Nice to meet you. I’m Dijon.”“Alright, nice to meet you too. Frank.”… Read More

“I’ve been working this corner for 37 years. Gotta eat. Gotta pay the rent. I’ve been feeling short winded these day, my back is messed up. I’m getting old.”“How’d you come up with the idea to be the bushman?”“I don’t know. I can’t answer that. I used to have a box I would jump out of. It was like a jack… Read More

Left – “My favorite thing about her is her happiness and comfort. She’s my best friend, I can tell her anything, say anything, be sad or happy and she’s not going to judge me.”Right – “We’ve been through everything.”Left – “She’s like home to me in a person.”… Read More

Left – “9 years ago I used to live here. I lived here for three years and moved but now we visit each other during the summers. I’m here to spend time with my best friend.”Right – “Any day I have off we’re taking day adventures!”… Read More