{"id":222,"date":"2008-11-10T09:02:00","date_gmt":"2008-11-10T13:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=222"},"modified":"2008-11-10T09:02:00","modified_gmt":"2008-11-10T13:02:00","slug":"movin-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=222","title":{"rendered":"Movin’ On"},"content":{"rendered":"

A note for readers of this blog and my website: I have removed some pictures from my website and about a dozen blog posts for a reason that I do not wish to say publicly. It’s difficult for all involved. I am torn between my firm belief in the right to free speech and expression (which includes non-risqu\u00e9 photographs) but also in not engaging in actions that bother puritans.<\/p>\n

I figure that the person who started the whole thing is from way beyond where I live and has nothing better to do but to act as a “net nanny,” which resulted in pressure on people I know to communicate their displeasure with a few photos on my website which displayed an appreciation for a group. I am learning that the group’s national administrators do not want to acknowledge that a gay man can be an out and open part of the group for fear of harming their “brand”. Poppycock.<\/p>\n

I anticipate that those who are involved with this matter are reading this blog, and this message will assure them that the actions have been completed as requested — and thoroughly (as best as I can determine). While I removed those photos because they asked, the more I thought about this censorship, the more I wanted<\/u> to disassociate myself from endorsing the group.<\/p>\n

I’ve decided that as a result of this situation (and this decision has been reaffirmed through discussions with my partner and my 8th brother), to return to activities for which I joined the group (that complained about the photos) and not pursue more active participation. I have plenty of other things to do than let this stuff annoy me.<\/p>\n

Now, let’s move on to more happy subjects!<\/p>\n

Three days ’til my partner’s birthday! Since his special day is in the middle of the upcoming week, when I have less time to work in the kitchen, I spent a lot of time yesterday preparing him his favorite meal: home made manicotti, raised yeast rolls, a well-balanced salad, and from-scratch, lemon meringue pie. I had the pleasure of treating him to a fine meal last night. I also gave him his birthday present early — a new LCD monitor for his computer — so he could enjoy using it while he is off work today and tomorrow.<\/p>\n

What was funny is that he said that the best “treat” I gave to him was taking his old CRT monitor to the e-waste receiving facility for disposition. He can’t stand having junk around the house! I have him to thank for not having a house and garage full of stuff that we’ll never use. His rule: volume in = volume out. And he enforces it!<\/p>\n

Just seeing him smile with his treasures and treats made it all worthwhile. He brings many smiles to my face each and every day, so I am glad that I can begin his “birthday week” so well. Happy birthday, il mio amore!
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