It's Always Over So Fast

The abrupt end to Christmas never ceases to amaze me.   Preparations in my house as a child, and now as an adult actually began in October, and I think it was that 'getting ready' phase I enjoy(ed) the most.   The first step was deciding what goodies to make, and who they went to....and then came the lists....lists for the pantry, lists for wrapping supplies, menus, party, and yes ultimately the gifts.   It seems everything is built on the anticipation for the big day, the big moment, and once it's done....it's done.   Christmas is flicked off like a light switch, and I'm not just referring to the...

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Deep Voice 101

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And With True Love

--and brotherhood each other now embrace. Merry Christmas Blog Buddi...

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My Monsters

2007, Mugsy (10) and Molly (12)  They're a lot greyer but still as wonderfully monsterous as when they were pups.  &nb...

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Balloon Boy Parents....Ugh

It's really hard to listen to the defense speak to how "wonderful" the Heene's are, how 'exemplary parents' they are.  I know they didn't murder anybody, but if you haven't seen the gross 'music' video they made with their little boys, (homophobic slur intact) called 'not pussified', and the other vids showing their 'exemplary family life', you might have a different idea of how 'wonderful' these two so called parents are. I watched the balloon boy hoax on tv and was one of the duped millions.   The fact of the matter is, these are two people who use their children for their own satisfaction, gain and greed.  ...

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Sex 2

I'm embarassed to say that I get excited like a giddy girl when it comes to this.  They just hadn't better fuck up the Carrie & Big relationship is allz I gotsta say.   Mmmmka...

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The Night Santa Went Missing

It's been about 17 years since I wrote this poem/story for my youngest niece and nephews.   I had just started a new job (which was absolutely awful) and on my lunch I scribbled this out on a piece of scrap paper.  The first time I read it to them, they were a little too young and I remember how let down I was. However the next year they loved it, and it became a family tradition.   I finally produced it about 2 or three years ago, and while my critical ear begs me to produce it again....I kind of like this version.  I hope you like it too. Merry Christmas To You and Yours ...

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Hope

Hope seems to be in short supply these days when it comes to gay marriage equality.   However there have been a couple of glimmers  lately.  Washington DC legalized* same-sex marriage about a week ago, and today Mexico City did the same thing.   Yes I realize Mexico City isn't in the US, however......any shift in progress when it comes to gay marriage equality is reason to give thanks.    After the setback in NY, I believe these latest events give us ho...

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It Drives The Season

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Aunt Frannie Xmas Card

Aunt Frannie sent this along, thought I'd share. There is a fun story behind the picture on her website:  dearauntfrannie.blogspot.com if you like old hollywood gossip.   My Auntie was quite the dish back then wasn't s...

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Advice To My Younger Self

If you could go back in time and have a 10 minute conversation with your younger self, knowing what you know now.....what would you say? What wisdom, encouragement, advice, or even warnings would you choose to impart in the hopes of bettering, or simply changing your future? I think about this from time to time, and it's an interesting scenario.    For me, I would tell my younger self  these top 5 nuggets of wisdom: 1)  To have more self esteem!  I always thought I was fat.....and my god I look back at old pictures now and realize how beautiful I was and how much time I wasted feeling horrible about my body. 2)  ...

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Holiday Baking

Some of my Christmas baking. There's alot but at the end, Santa pays a visit...

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Merry Christmas

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The Christmas Spirit Found Me

I was on my way to pick up some dog food tonight, and was feeling a little blue so I decided to get something to drink. While I was in the drive thru I looked over and saw a man in a red car facing my direction. I thought, "That guy could be a really good santa" and when he scratched his nose and I saw the red sleeve and fur trim, I grabbed my camera. I have to be on guard around the holidays as I can get a little depressed but when he waved at me, I suddenly felt like a little kid again. I guess the christmas spirit found me....

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Sad Goodbye

Dennis deLeon, former New York City human rights commissioner and long-time AIDS activist, has died, The Latino Commission on AIDS issued a news release Monday, saying that deLeon was a "pioneer" and a "visionary," as well as a "tireless advocate for social justice and one of the first openly HIV-positive Latino leaders in the country." New York Mayor Bloomberg praised deLeon on Monday, saying in a statement that the activist "demonstrated a lifelong commitment to public service." Dennis DeLeon was ...

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A Really Good Movie Night

I finally had a chance to watch a couple of movies I have really been wanting to see.  Julie & Julia, and Precious.    It's been a long busy week, but tonight was movie night.   I absolutely loved Julie and Julia, starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams.   I don't think I've smiled and laughed as hard or often  as I have during the 123 minutes of this movie.    I don't think Meryl can do any wrong....I even forgive her for Mama Mia.  If you haven't seen it, rent it (or go here).    Then when I was up all by myself, I couldn't leave well enough alone, and had...

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Some Good News (For A Change)

Annise Parker made history Saturday by becoming Houston's first openly gay mayor, seizing 53.6 percent of the vote in the city's hotly contested election. "This election has changed the world for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community. Just as it is about transforming the lives of all Houstonians for the better, and that's what my administration will be about," Parker told supporters after former city attorney Gene Locke conceded defeat. Of the more than 152,000 residents who turned out to cast ballots in the fourth largest U.S. city Saturday, 81,652 chose Parker — some 11,000 votes more than were placed for Locke. The election...

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Quick Ski Trip

In light of all the recent snow...Park City Utah beckoned.   I uploaded the podcast before we left, but didn't wait to ensure it was successful, I'm sorry!   Next podcast will be monday.   Hope you're all having a great week, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEEK to Kevin at The Lisp! ...

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Nonsense About Terrence

Terrence McWilliams. I don’t know why that name came to me just now. It’s kind of an odd thing to happen don’t you think? I wonder if there is a Terrence McWilliams somewhere in the world, and if so…......did he just think “Geoff Martin” out of the blue? Now that would be strange. I suppose Terrence could be a girl, or maybe not…..no he’s definitely a man….a man born in Sussex….another name (a locale really) that I don’t know a thing about, so it goes quite well with my Terrence. Lol……’My Terrence’….he’s not really ‘mine’. Hmm there’s another odd thing to think about. Can one own a made up person? Is there a made up law against it? Probably...

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Monday Must See TV

It takes alot for me to get excited over TV these days.   It's not like when I was a kid and planned my life around the Six Million Dollar Man and Wonder Woman.   But December 7th, I get to be a kid again. Monday night....TLC....Cake Boss! If you haven't  seen Cake Boss, It's a fun 'reality' show about an Italian family bakery in Jersey.   It's head baker is a short and loud (and cute) guy named 'Buddy', and he creates all these amazing cakes every week.   Personally, I like Cake Boss MUCH better than Ace of Cakes (another cake show, duh) because Buddy actually makes cake....as opposed to fondant...

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Old Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Aunt Frannie sent this to me this morning.   Thought I'd share.   You can find the story behind the photo at her blog:  dearauntfrannie.blogspot.com I'm thinking retirement villas sound like alot of f...

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Atoms Colliding

Sam Wagstaff.   You probably don't know his name, unless you're in the art world.  Robert Mapplethorpe.   Maybe his name rings a bell, when you think of iconic and very controversial gay imagery.  They were two men, who connected during a raw and exciting time.   Wagstaff, born with a pedigree and the privlieges that come with such circumstances, and Mapplethorpe his polar opposite, smashed together like two atoms, and the resulting blast shook the 70s and beyond.  I watched, "Black, White and Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe" the other night and was enthralled.  ...

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Time Travel Thursday

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Thanks Alot NY

By a vote of 24-38, New York's State Senate has voted against same-sex marriage legislation.  After demands for a vote on the bill, we finally received one. And it wasn't the answer we were looking for. Among the "no" votes, inexplicably: political dancer Hiram Monserrate. Says Sen. Tom Duane, the bill's lead sponsor: "I wasn't expected to be betrayed, and so I have some justified anger. But it's just going to propel me to – I don't want to say redouble my efforts, because my efforts have been pretty strong – but I'm not going to let up. I'm angry. I'm disappointed. I am let down. I'm betrayed. But I am not going away."  source:...

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Welcome

Dear Meredith, Welcome to the Gay Club. Your membership card and complimentary Birkenstocks are in the mail. Please remember to read your handbook as you explore your newly public life.  Although many of us have known for years, we are excited you have taken this very important step. Best wishes, The Homosexual Welcoming Commit...

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