Shocking a Gay Guy

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Someone I know is an event planner. He does a very good job. I have heard many compliments about the events that he has organized, set up, decorated, and managed. He is gay. So what…. However, he fulfills many gay stereotypes from the sound of his voice to his over-the-top party planning.

He and I know each other because his grandmother is one of the LOLITs who I take grocery shopping. He learned that I married my man, and sent me a message of congratulations. I thanked him, then didn’t think a thing about it until…
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Gay Cooties

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Neanderthal2Term “cooties” definition: “a children’s term for an imaginary germ or repellent quality transmitted by another person.”

I was communicating with a friend the other day, and referred to the term, “gay cooties.” I said that there are still people in this world who react to me as if I had “gay cooties,” withdraw, and keep their distance.

My friend replied to ask, “are there still neanderthals who think that way today?” He asked me to explain more.
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Tapping the Emergency Fund

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I have blogged in the past about how important it is to have an emergency fund for those situations that happen in life. And “those situations” seem to occur to homeowners more often than others.

Two weeks ago, a huge tree in our backyard forest was struck by lightning. From the 150′ (46m) crown to its lowest trunk, the tree was destroyed. It literally exploded.

The tree fell…
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Morning!

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I am among the rare and most misunderstood morning people.

I mean morning, like 0400 (4am), each and every day.

I rise with a song on my lips and energy to pull on my boots, jeans or slacks, shirt, and start my day! No coffee required.

This behavior is so poorly understood by most people who…
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Memories

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Today, the date of September 11 (not “9/11”), marks a very dark date in the history of the United States, where cowardly terrorists caused pain, anguish, injuries, and deaths in 2001. I won’t let them win by describing what they did — we all know that. Instead, today, I will pay tribute to the countless thousands of responders, both in professional positions (fire, law enforcement, EMS) and those who jumped in voluntarily to alleviate suffering and help as best they could.

I spent six months after that dreadful day doing my part in providing relief, and that included much time in New York City. It’s one reason why I have no plans ever to return to NYC … too many painful memories which still haunt me today.

But there’s more to this day than memories of those attacks…
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