Adam and I were coming back from Chico and drove through Sacramento. I remembered that there was a gay and lesbian bookstore (one of the few I knew of) at J and 21st -- but no longer. The Open Book has closed.
From one of the former owners: "We're just not the new thing in town anymore," he added. "Here's what I mean: We live in south Sacramento. As long as we keep the lawn mowed and pay our association dues, nobody cares that we're gay. I guess some of our former customers kind of feel the same way."
Every up has its down. Interesting that greater acceptance means less business -- and, perhaps, a little less excitement.
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