The characters may change, but the issues remain the same.
About Donald D'Haene
Learning My Immigrant Mother’s Native Language Became My Mission
Her legacy lives on in my choices.
Her legacy lives on in my choices.
I Marched For Hillary In Niagara Falls (Sort Of)
In response to one too many tweets questioning the enthusiasm of Hillary Clinton supporters, Friday morning I tweeted I was going to march for Hillary in Niagara Falls, Canada.
Why Do We Celebrate Pride?
Donald D’Haene looks at gay pride celebrations from two very different points of view.
Opening Nights With a Not-So-Perfect Perfectionist
Donald D’Haene has made his share of mistakes. And he remembers them fondly.
Cue the Brady Bunch Theme Song: Donald D’Haene DISHES with Florence Henderson
Donald D’Haene talks with Florence Henderson about families, reality television, and Robert Reed aka Mike Brady coming out as gay—as well as her new show: All the Lives of Me…A Musical Journey.
‘Living Dolls’ a Unique Look at Doll Obsession
From Drag Queen Ken to doll robot porn, Living Dolls covers the world of doll collecting.
Avenue Q Heads North to Canada
One of New York’s most hilarious, tongue-in-cheek puppet shows makes its way to the Great White North.
My Life is a MAD TV Sketch: Reflections on Gay Bashing
Even in some of the most upsetting experiences, seeking out humor can help us heal.
Donald D’Haene DISHes with Comedian Elvira Kurt
Smart, funny, Canadian, and not to be confused with the late night Goth queen, Elvira Kurt talks about being a lesbian dad, whether London is gay, and how to be cool.
When Love Wins Out
For Donald D’Haene, April 15th hit both ends of the emotion spectrum. In the dark hours immediately following the horrific events at the Boston Marathon, his family experienced a miracle that proved, in the end, love wins.
The Teacher’s Pet at 80: An Interview with Actress Mamie Van Doren
The former Miss Palm Springs and RKO film siren Mamie Van Doren talks to Donald D’Haene about what fires her up, her leftward political drift, and being an enduring sex symbol.
No Longer ‘The Only Gay in the Village’
Feeling like the only gay student at one’s high school remains a paradoxically common experience.
The Nearly-Weds
Donald and Maurice come close to tying the knot.
Serious Recognition: The Drama Queen Award
Recognizing those whose performance comes from the heart is a mission Donald D’Haene shares with the parents of one drama queen.
Anything Girls Can Do
Donald D’Haene has spent much of his life proving he can do anything that girls can.