A day trip with the ‘in-laws’ had us visiting Yorkshire Lavender in Terrington, York. It is as described on the tin; a place dedicated to Lavender. The owners also have a good sense of humour and an eye for tasteful detail as I was impressed with the landscaping and information provided. Apparently you have to [...] ...

Barack Obama has had some pretty gay moments over the past few years. And by that we mean he has consistently mentioned queer communities in his stump speeches. Some excited voter - or crazed fan - has collected Obama’s greatest same-sex hits into a meaty nine-minute video. Relive the lavender love, after the jump… [Image via Obama’s Flickr site.] ...