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We arrived in New Zealand in July 2002 – winter in the Southern Hemisphere – and stayed in the Millennium Hotel, a fine lodging overlooking Cathedral Square in Christchurch, the South Island’s largest city. Across the plaza was the huge stone Anglican Cathedral; I remember climbing to the top of its 200-foot tower to get a view of the surrounding city, having no idea what fate had in store for this massive historic edifice.

For two rounds, it looked as though Gilroy welterweight boxer Robert Guerrero’s prophecy would come true.

“Next Fall” is a moving story by Geoffrey Nauffts about gay rights, coming out, religion and tragedy with a mix of humor. Adam (indomitable Danny Scheie) is an avowed gay atheist who carries the heavy load of dialogue with just enough control to keep his character believable. Luke (delightful Adam Shonkwiler) is young and handsome, and raised a devout Catholic who prays for forgiveness after sex. He has not told his family about living with Adam for the past four years - but destiny has made the time and place for his coming out a hospital, where family and friends gather to hope Luke pulls through from a serious auto accident.

SAN JOSE

Looks like Homer Simpson had it right. Sweet and airy or dense

Jesus of Nazareth often taught his followers through the use

Years from now as historians hunch over their laptops dissecting

Getting out of his car at Su's Mongolian Restaurant in Santa

By Melissa Sanders-Self, MMS High School English/Creative Writing Teacher