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September 30, 2005

love changes everything

My friend Brian is in town for avisit, which is very nice. We were talking last night and realized that we have been friends since 1986. Now that means we have been friends for 24 years. Readers of this blogs are quite aware that recently I have been dating guys who are not yet 24 years old. Since Brian and I met in a bar, 24 years ago, and were leagally able to be in that bar, I am feeling a little dirty today. But in a good way.

We went to the Saloon last night and didn't get to bed until 1 am, which I have done on a work night in a very long time. Crazy that I used to do this on a regular basis, it is no wonder that work was not able to be a priority at that time.

I saw Jason while I was out last night, he is a cutie and I really wanted to kiss him again and rub his bald head. HMMM.

This should be a hell of a weekend. Saturday night we will be at the Gay 90's watching the drag show, in case anyone is in a stalking mood.

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September 29, 2005

how to advance from the mailroom

I give you two hotties today, because I have informational meetings at wwork all day today(mine is at one, remember me around then) and I need a little extra motivation to be upbeat this am. Last night we had a company dinner and award thing, I recieved a very nice award for the contribution I have given over the past year(and no, Dan, not everyone got one! There were only three) I am thinking of adding a resturant review section to One Gay AT A Time, simply because the dinner last night was so aggresively mediocre. Look for this coming soon.

After the meeting I had a really nice date with this guy Jason. We had dated a while ago, and by dated I mean tricked, so this was cool. We ended up making out for a bit in the parking lot at Barbette. It was sweet and we are already planning on seeing each other again.

My friend Brian is coming in tonight frm Dallas, LOVE HIM and don't get to see him near enough, so this will be a great weekend.

Well off to the conference...by the way it was 37 degrees here last night. Sleeping was awesome.

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September 28, 2005

Tom and I are a part of them all

I have a problem with guys who were cologne. Let me rephrase that, I have a problem with men who wear cologne incorrectly.

I am thinking, well planning on leaving one of my jobs. I really love this job, but am repeatedly frustrated by my boss and the completely unrealistic expectations he sets for everyone but himself. This decision has been a long time coming, having had multiple periods of flaring up and remission and right now it is flaring, oh boy is it flaring. I am using up all of my serenity reserve just to not call him and give him what for!

Ugh, I have to go and pray now. Damn it.

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September 27, 2005

ice like vinyl on the streets

Henry has become much more affectionate since I removed his testicles, maybe I should start doing this with boyfriends...or not.

Speaking of boyfriends, I really think that something special is happening between me and the guy from that prisonbreak show on fox. Keep your fingers crossed, I think this could be the one.

I have to have a powerpoint presentation ready for tomorrow, haven't really started it yet. Anyone out there want to come in and do my work for me with absolutely no compensation? Well, I could buy you a latte or diet coke, I guess. Sounds like a good deal to me.

Well? I am waiting!

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September 26, 2005

in all of my wanderin'. I bumped into all kinds of people

Well Henry is all fixed and home, doing well, Frank is glad to have him home. I have been working to get my house cleaned up for the weekend visit of my friend Brian from Dallas. This coming week is crazy for me, a big company meeting, friend visiting, a date planned for the same time as the company dinner that I had completely forgotten about when I made the date and now have to reschedule...again.

Apparently all the boys in Houston made it through the rain, that is good news indeed.

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September 23, 2005

I'm singing in the rain

This morning on the way into work I started to get frustrated that a police stop on the side o f 35W had slowed my morning commute and that it looked as though it would take me 20 minutes instead of 15 to get to the office. Then I thought for a moment about the people in the 10 hour traffic jams trying to leave Houston, running out of gas on the sides of the road. It reminds me of those end of the world meteor crashing into the earth movies with lines of cars stalled on the highway. Crazy, my heart goes out to all the people.

Hopefully we will all have a safe and happy weekend.

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September 22, 2005

on a boeing

The above hottie was sent in by a reader, thank you Michael! Now this is a deviation from one of the guidelines of one gay at a time, all of the hotties are usually gay identified, I get their pictures from a variety of websites where they post their own shots and talk about being homos. I cannot swear that the above guy is gay, but a girl can dream.

Last night was a very dramatic night all around, what with tornadoes touching down in the suburbs of Minneapolis, the emergency landing of the jet blue flight in LA ( kudos to the pilots who did an amazing job there) and the building threat of hurricane Rita, prayers and good wishes go out to all our friends in the gulf states. It made most of my problems seem rather petty, not that I won't continue to obsess about them.

Happy birthday wishes to my friend Jackie, she turns 22 today. Ronald Reagan was in office when I turned 22, yikes.

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September 21, 2005

the call the wind mariah

Sending out good wishes to all our friends in the gulf. My friend Steve who has been down at his home in Galveston doing what he can to protect his property. He is leaving the island today and prayers go out to him

Also our fellow bloggers, Dave and Cisco. Houston has had taken on quite a load with all the displaced people from New Orleans, hopefully they will make it through the storm safely.

On another note, Nip/Tuck premeired last night. I love this show. Now that Sean is offically divorced we can finally be together, life is good.

Yea, life is good, now I can finally pursue my imaginary relationship with a fictionalized hetrosexual character. Good, Good.

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September 20, 2005

in my own little corner

Henry goes to the vet today and I was so sad last night while he was cuddling up against me showing me tons of love, having no idea that tomorrow his claws and testicals would be removed. I feel like an evil father, but my furniture is looking forward to the change.

I need a vacation, October 20th is too far away.

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September 19, 2005

younger than springtime

I had a date with a 22 year old hockey player on Friday, it was a great deal of fun, he did pull ups on the cross beams of my bed...it was hot. We went to IKEA on Sunday, he had never been in the big blue box before, it was nice. We have plans to catch a movie on Weds,. I will, of course, keep you updated.

I am proud to say that I did not watch any of the Emmys, although I was happy to hear this morning that Lost won. I am over award shows.

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September 16, 2005

come down from the tree

Late start today, work has already been crazy. I am glad that the weekend is ahead. Sorry Dan, that you had to wait for un update on my life, since I saw you last night!

I have been working with some friends on creating a reality show called "Crack Island". The premise is that 15 crackheads are dropped on a desert island, where there are stashes of crack hidden. Through a series of clues and contests the crackheads move closer and closer to getting their fix. Elimininations could be based on number of teeth, or who is able to pawn off more asprin as crack to other members of the opposite tribe. Occasionaaly gifts would arrive on the island, like unopened cases of brillo, or car antennas. This also leaves "Celebrity Crack Island" as the obvious follow up series.

I am picturing Whitney as the host.

Thoughts?

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September 15, 2005

part of the family

I think it is funny that there are a bunch of people I have never met who all know that I recently got my haircut, went to see my parents, am obsessed with Brokeback Mountain, etc. I ran into a friend recently who I have not seen in a couple of months and he started talking about my haircut, how he liked it and how he had pictured it differently. I was surprised to hear that he had even heard about my haircut, I mean I know my life makes for riveting conversation, but really...my hair?

Well, come to find out he reads my blog, everyday. Although I imagine he comes more for the eye candy then the writing.

I was sitting at my favorite coffee shop, Vera's, last night to write some letters and enjoy the early autumn night. I still write letters from time to time, I know how excited I am when I get mail. Anyhow, a new friend came over and joined me. During this past week he marked 6 months clean and sober, and found out that he is HIV positive. It was something to sit with him and listen to how much clarity he has about living life on lifes terms. I know that in my using I did things on a daily basis that put me at risk for HIV, and that it has absolutely nothing to with me that I find myself negative today. I am awed by the grace with which my friend has been moving through this difficult time, always keeping sobriety his priority. It is by being sober that we are able to handle life.

Add my friend to your prayers today, if you are the praying sort.

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September 14, 2005

Thank you God

This is going to be amazing!

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It's important or I wouldn't call

Sweater weather today, a whole new season of new oufits, God I love change!

I was given a pair of cinnabar lamps while I was in Buffalo. I shipped them home and last night put them in my bedroom, replacing the "really cool" 1950's lamps that I bought at the Temple Beth Isreal garage sale a few years ago. It is amazing how a small change can make a room look completely different, all of the sudden the color of the walls which was working all my nerves does not bother me so much. I love change!

My home group had to meet in a different room last night, the room we are normally in is used from time to time for polling, so we had been booted to a tiny choir room. It was hot and uncomfortable and I found that I really had to listen hard to hear the message. I hate change!

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September 13, 2005

sing to me

I stayed home yesterday and really dhould be at home in bed again today, I am really sick here people.

One benefit though of being sick is watching, or at least listening to 15 hours of HGTV, does life get any better?

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September 12, 2005

I can't remember when

Here is a flattering photo of my friend Mike, the one who saw Brokeback Mountain, he had just been encouraged by the Boston Police to cough up a small baggie of an "unknown substance" on the sidewalk in front of the historic Cheers building.

Aren't you glad that you don't have to do that today. I know that Mike sure is.

Very sick today, very sick.

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September 10, 2005

I am sitting at

I am sitting at Vera's on a rare morning with no plans. Dan just joined me for his traditional "coffee with crosswords", it is going to be a pleasant day. I have a big bbq to go to this evening, my friends Chris and Andrew host a yearly shindig to mark their sobriety birthdays. It is usually a good time.

I went to the Salvation Army this morning. There is a location in downtown Minneapolis where Target takes all it's samples. We love discount Target samples! I bought a bunch of things that I had no idea I needed until I saw them at such a reasonable price. Thomas O'Brien is designing a line for Target that looks amazing, there were quite a few of his samples there, now they are in my car, yea for me!

It looks like I will be out of town again this weekend, the cats are beginning to resent me. I think I will be in LA for a lunch on Friday, and then will stay the weekend. At least there is a bit more to do than in Kalispell.

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September 09, 2005

when he would touch me I felt like a love hungry kid

I have some really funny things to post, but have an overwhelming amount of work to do today, so check back in this weekend when hopefully I can spare some time from my packed schedule of avoiding housework to post.

Love ya, mean it!

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September 08, 2005

truer words have never been spoken

this is great

go to google

type in: failure

hit I'm Feeling lucky

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the trouble with the world today is coffee in a cardboard cup

It rained here last night and it was nice to sleep in the cool weather with the windows open. If only it could be early autumn all year round, well I am sure that I would become annoyed by that too. Does Utopia eventually become irratating?

I was listening to a song on my way into work today that reminds me of a certain ex-boyfriend, and atarted this elaborate plan in my head about getting back together with him and how wonderful it would be. I should note that he is happily involved with someone else, we have not dated for about 8 years and the relationship was terrible except for a few exceptional moments I have montaged together in my head.

Hmm, I think I have worked through that one myself.

I am at a loss for words concerning the humanitarian efforts of Barbara Bush. The woman does know suffering, so she can relate, I mean can you imagine having to wear FAKE PEARLS!

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September 06, 2005

somewhere in my youth, or childhood

My friend Mike A, father of tushy, just got back from the Telluride Film Festival where he saw Brokeback Mountain. He said that it is most definately the best gay western by an Asian director that he has ever seen, EVER!.

I was excited about this movie coming out, but when Mike described the scene where Heath Ledger spits into his hand before entering Jake Gyllenthal from behind. Oh dear God, thank you.

Thank you so much.

Screw Star Wars, I am camping out for THIS movie, anyone want to join me.

thank you

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A three hour tour

Goodbye Gilligan, thanks for the goodtimes. Hopefully there is a coconut creme pie waiting for you.

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cloth of brocade and crewel

The weekend was great, and it was so nice to come home. I am not exactly sure when Minneapolis became home, but it definately is my home now. That is kind of an odd sensation, when your parent's house is no longer your home. It is a nice feeling though.

I ran into a bunch of people who I have not seen in a very long time, a number of whom thought that I had died. It was a very Lazarusesque weekend in that way. I had breakfast on Saturday at the Towne with my old roommate Dianne, she lived with Bobby and me. We had talked for a while when I started to do some 9th step stuff, she was delighted, all excited that I was finally getting around to the step work with her. It was very good to see her and I could not be happier that she is part of my life again.

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September 03, 2005

commiting suicide in Buffalo is redundant

OK, so that is dialogue from a Broadway show, not a lyric. Sue me.

The past few days have really been a whirlwind. Yesterday I went to visit my folks and then to see my godmother, who has been in a nursing home for the past few years. It was a difficult visit, sad, my mom has battled ms for about 12 years and it has taken it's toll on her, and my father. i was very very grateful to find an AA meeting that was starting right as I was leaving, and even more grateful that I found sobriety in Minneapolis.

I have spent the day with my friend Wayne, who was my English teacher in high school. It is good to see him. Wayne is almost a second father, the man who taught me, among other things, that being gay was alright and that I did not have to let it define me. These were good lessons.

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September 01, 2005

I was leaning eating cashews off the starboard bow

I decided to get my haircut really short last night...really short. I think I may have been misguided by the hot Matthew Fox from Lost. Well hair grows right, and I look ok in a hat.

To answer the question that a cfew people have been asking, yes I am speaking at the Houston Roundup in November. It is a great honor to be given the opprotunity to share my experience, hope and strength and I am looking forward to meeting all the boys, and girls, in Texas this Thanksgiving.

I am off to New York this afternoon, so I may not be posting much for the next few days, have a great holiday weekend.

Let's all add the folks in the South who are suffering so to our prayers. It is so beautiful there.

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