August 2011
3 posts
Give us a break, Mother Nature!
As event promoters, my partner and I often have to deal with unknown variables. The worst of which is the weather! The past 2 weekends have been a washout - literally. It’s so discouraging when you put so much time and effort into planning, prepping, selling and marketing an event, you long for the payoff of it being successful. But, outdoor events when it thunderstorms like crazy and indoor...
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Reassurances
Recently, my partner, Sterling has needed some reassurances that I am not looking to be with other men. Now, for me, this is somewhat absurd since I am a guy could never and would never break the trust or commitment I have with him. I love him dearly.
So, we’ve had several discussions regarding this topic over the past few weeks. I know he knows how much I love him but he always seems to...
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Back at it!
So, I’ve been completely negligent in my blogging over the past year. As they say, Life happens! And, for me, it happened in a big way. Love, work, no work, part-time business and a host of other things kept me pretty busy.
Over my next few posts, I’ll get into more detail about much of what has had my mind so tied up and unable to get on here and write. It’s strange really...
February 2010
5 posts
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Lincoln's Legacy for GLBT Rights
Lincoln’s Legacy for GLBT Rights
Sparked by a debate with a Log Cabin Republican friend of mine, I began reviewing information surrounding the Civil Rights movement in the United States. It’s part of our history that stands very relevant to every member of the GLBT community. I was struck by the overwhelming realization that the Democratic Party is today what it is thanks largely to...
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It's Never That Bad
Reading today that Alexander McQueen had committed suicide, really made me truly sad. It is just a tragedy that anyone would reach the point to where they no longer feel like living. I’ll admit I’ve been really down at times where I felt that life was really pissing me off. I have felt that my world was just closing in on me. But, I’ve never been so low that I wanted to end my...
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My Daily Reality
Every day I sit in front of my computer and search job site after job site. Each day I have hope that I will get that call or email from a company that wants to hire me. The act of job hunting take more effort and gives me more stress than actually going to work. It is exhausting.
I have so much I want to accomplish. However, being unemployed, makes me feel like I’m in a box - trapped...
Job Quest Continues
It really shouldn’t be this hard. I mean how many hundreds of applications do I need to fill out? How many resumes do I need to send? How many cover letters do I need to write? I understand that persistence is the key, but this is unbelievable.
I have applied for hundreds of positions that I know I am more than qualified for. Some of them have been perfect matches for my credentials. So,...
My Inner Poet Takes Over
How I Know
It’s not about where we are
Or what we do tonight
It’s in those tender moments
That I know that it feels right.
It’s the lifetime of understanding
As we both give subtle stares.
It’s in those gentle touches
That let me know you care.
It’s the head spinning moments
Every time I see you smile.
It’s your hand on my shoulder
That makes my day worth...
January 2010
1 post
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Lifestyles of the Unemployed
It’s been 14 months since I was employed. My quest for new employment has been relentless. I have been utilizing every resource I can get my hands on but nothing ever seems to get anywhere. I’m not even being picky about the companies or the specific position I’m applying for anymore. I’m feeling extremely frustrated. With over 16 years of experience, you would think that...
October 2009
2 posts
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DCGayNightLife Information →
Your source for all things GLBT in DC! You’ll find information on bars, happy hour specials, events, services and news. You can also find them on facebook and twitter.
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Gay day on Capitol Hill
The National Equality March was here! Signs, flags, buttons, body paint and wild attire highlighted the landscape of people. There were members of the LGBT community and our allies as far as I could see. I looked to my right and saw actor Chad Allen pointing up to the sky. He was pointing at what some were calling a sign of our just purpose - a rainbow appearing in the clouds. I started snapping...
September 2009
5 posts
The unholy Roman Catholic Church
First, let me say I love my Catholic friends. The majority of them are really great and spiritual people. However, throughout its existence, the Roman Catholic Church has reigned in its flock with fear, threats of punishment and misrepresentation of the Bible. Murder, torture, excommunication and physical punishment have all played a roll in their history. Granted, the people of the church are...
Because we can!
I had a woman ask me the other day why gay men seem to always be talking about sex. I thought about it for a moment and replied, “Because we can.” Not that I believe all gay men are always talking about sex and not that it is true with every gay man, but most men are just men when it comes to sex. We need it. We want it. We love it. We go after it. So, why do gay men seem to talk about it more?...
Stand up and Walk!
I moved to the DC area at the very end of September 2008. My first weekend in the area was AIDS walk weekend. I was excited that I was going to get to be involved in an event that I have participated in so many times back in Minnesota. I got signed up on a team and made an online donation. However, as excited as I was, nothing could prepare me for the impact of seeing the crowds of people that...
Education, brainwashing and the truth…
How do you feel about President Obama’s address to children? No matter what your answer to that question, your beliefs about him personally or politically do not change the fact that he is our President. And, the question is why would anyone be opposed to the President doing something that could have a positive effect on the future of the children of our nation? Would you deny a child the...
The Gay Worlds in DC
I was only in DC for a week when my eyes were opened wide to the multiple worlds that the DC area gay community encompasses. The divisions come from a variety of segregators such as where you live, what bar/s you frequent, where you work, your political stance and what gym you join. Now, as a man who likes to visit many types of social environments and has friends in a variety of professions,...
