“We need to talk.” Possibly the worst four words in the human language. No one wants to hear this brief and ominous statement, because more often than not, it’s leading to a break-up. Everyone has suffered through at least one break-up in their lives. The reasons people part are as varied as stars in the […]
Physical pain. I’ve been experiencing a lot of it in the past week. One of the chronic conditions that contribute to my VA disability rating of 100 percent is the lumbar area of my back. A combination of exaggerated lordosis (an exaggerated curve in the lumbar region of the spine), years of lifting heavy gas
Transgender People Aren’t Caricatures Read More »
As a part of the Will & Grace generation, it has been my pleasure to witness the evolution of gay couples in the context of public opinion. From the oversexed stereotypes on Queer as Folk to the Disney-like caricatures on The New Normal, our televisions have been speckled with a variety of examples of what
Boyfriends, Husbands, And The ‘Partners’ In Between Read More »
We bet you have indirectly used an app called HotSchedules and never known it, but if you got a smiling server to bring you food or drink at restaurants like Rock Bottom, Palomino or a host of others, then you unknowingly used it. Have you ever checked out at the Apple store? Then you might
Mz Pink, I have always been career-orientated. I knew I would get a good job and excel. I never put any thought in having a relationship, family or other friendships because of my mindset. I was okay with the way things were going, too. I mean I did have friends, but a relationship was low
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Chasing after a “hot” investment — By the time you hear about a supposedly “hot” investment, it may already be cooling off. But even more importantly, it might not have been appropriate for your diversification needs in the first place, especially if you already own similar investments. Investing too aggressively — To achieve your long-term
A few weeks ago, I overheard two young boys talking in the hyperactive, rushed tones that could only come from the fourth grade. I missed the gist of the conversation, but I did overhear this gem: “You have a girlfriend? That is so gay!” I don’t condone using that word in a derogatory sense, of
Dear Dr. Fred: A life-long friend of mine (40+ years) retired a year ago when he was offered a buy-out by his company. He got a nice sum, a pension and has a well-off family so while he occasionally complains he “needs the money” he has not worked in a year and would never need
Advice: Outside the Box Read More »
I’m straight, and I want to talk about NOH8. And how it affects me. When I first moved to Vieques Island, Puerto Rico, and opened Weddings in Vieques, people cautioned me that I should not plan gay weddings. Let me be clear – this is a gay-friendly island (lots of gay-owned businesses, gay residents, etc.)
Twitter War Using NOH8 Message as a Weapon Is Not Acceptable Read More »
Let this sink in: We’re nearly 14 years into the 21st century. 2004 will soon be TEN years in the past. Hell, 2024 is *only* ten years away. Seriously, where has the time gone? Twenty-thirteen flew by. It seems like yesterday House Republicans were throwing a bitch-fit about the Affordable Care Act and shutting down
