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June 25, 2009

Young Brettcajun

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June 24, 2009

Glee

I don't know who she is, but she smiled and smiled throughout the tragic press conference. Atta girl! The hypocrisy is becoming laughable, innit?

You can watch her giggle here.

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June 22, 2009

I [Made Love To] Your Boyfriend

Too much?

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June 14, 2009

Snake Pride

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June 12, 2009

Dudes In Brown Flip Flops

Ahahahaharlington!

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June 8, 2009

The Lettuce Nazi

We went to the farmers market over the weekend. I like telling people I went to the farmers market because it makes me feel like I am better than them. "Oh, you got your produce at Safeway? I got mine at the farmers market, where it's fresher, free of pesticides, and I know that I'm helping financially support our hardworking local farmers. But you go ahead and enjoy your Safeway tomatoes." See?

Continue reading "The Lettuce Nazi"

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June 5, 2009

Have You Really Ever Loved A Woman?

We had a special guest staying at our home last weekend -- Rob's ex-girlfriend. And by girlfriend, I mean a real honest-to-God woman. Love her!

When I first met Rob they were dating. A year later he was dating me. Awkward! I realize I've been overusing the word awkward lately, but it's really a wonderful and simple way to explain my daily life.

It was never really awkward with her, though. She was completely understanding. I'm sure it wasn't easy but she handled the whole thing with grace and empathy.

He was in the process of coming out when I was introduced to both of them. It was a full year before I came into the picture as his gurlfriend.

We ended up as close friends and eventually attended her wedding to an authentic heterosexual man (I hope!) five years later.

Fast forward nine years after the wedding and she's crashing at our place while in town for work.

I never had a long-term relationship with a woman. I dated a few while in my teens -- and by dated, I mean we went to the mall and shopped at Spencer's and Chess King.

It seems about half of my gay friends had serious girlfriends/wives back when they were closeted. Fascinating!

Just tell me, have you ever really, really, really, ever loved a woman? You got to tell me.

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June 1, 2009

BREAKING: Bitterness May Be A Mental Disorder!

It all makes sense now! Let's hope it's treatable, like insomnia is with daily workouts, meditation and the occasional Ambien.

According to the LA Times:

"'[The Bitterers] feel the world has treated them unfairly. It's one step more complex than anger. They're angry plus helpless,' says Dr. Michael Linden, a German psychiatrist who named the behavior.

"This [bitter] behavior is so common -- and so deeply destructive -- that some psychiatrists are urging it be identified as a mental illness under the name post-traumatic embitterment disorder."

I concur!

"Embittered people are typically good people who have worked hard at something important, such as a job, relationship or activity, Linden says. When something unexpectedly awful happens...a profound sense of injustice overtakes them. Instead of dealing with [the issue] with the help of family and friends, they cannot let go of the feeling of being victimized. Almost immediately after the traumatic event, they become angry, pessimistic, aggressive, hopeless haters."

OH NOES! I know some people afflicted with this unfortunate condition! WOW. But, it seems to me it doesn't always take a tragic event to pop their bitter cherry. Hmm. Should I send them some literature on this, or would that be rude?

What about those of us who are subjected to The Bitterers' passive-aggressive scorn, self-righteous hissing and death stares? We are suffering as well. Is there a pill for us, too?

Oh, I kid! I don't know anyone like that in DC.

But Bitterness isn't the only newly discovered "mental disorder" being discussed by psychiatrists these days.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the shrink's bible, is finally getting an update from its 1994 version. Some contenders seeking inclusion in DSM-V:

Internet addiction disorder
apathy disorder
compulsive buying disorder
compulsive pathological overeating
hoarding
premenstrual dysphoric disorder

and:

partner relational problem -- "a pattern of interaction between spouses or partners characterized by negative communication (criticisms, for example), distorted communications (such as unrealistic expectations) or non-communication (withdrawal)."

Fascinating!

I wonder if a hoarder reads my blog. I won't judge, promise!

It should be noted that a lot of these newly labeled conditions are controversial and that many doctors consider them merely to be different variations of already established mental disorders.

As a psych geek I find this stuff interesting. If you don't find it interesting, I diagnose you as bitter.

Anyway, since this is the start of Gay Pride Month I thought I would pass along this relevant historical information to get the party started right. Take note, young gays -- treat bitterness now rather than later. Happy Pride!

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May 29, 2009

The Most Amazing T-shirt Ever!

This 3-Wolf Moon T-shirt is currently THE #1 BEST-SELLING APPAREL on Amazon, largely because of its snarky customer reviews.

When did the Internet become so snarky? I blame the gays. And when did the word snarky become such a popular adjective to use? I had never even heard of it until a couple years ago. Again, I blame the gays for its overabundance in modern discourse. As of this posting there are 841 snarky reviews for this shirt. I swear I didn't write any of them! Really!

The small New Hampshire company that produces the shirt was blindsided by all the sudden purchases, selling around 1,000 a day. I repeat, it's THE #1 BEST-SELLING APPAREL on Amazon. The shirt also has its own Facebook page -- of course!

Interestingly, Amazon tells me that 'Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed' the following:

The Amazon page for Joe the Plumber's book, in which he is "Fighting for the American Dream," is in itself a wonder to behold. The customer review tags include such (snarky!) gems as "american idiot," "bird cage liner," "i pitty the foo," "anti-welfare welfare recipient," and my favorite, "a good place to stash your weed."

Again, not me!

Anyway, I can't wait to wear my new shirt.

(Hat tip: Steve in TX)

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May 28, 2009

Bromance

Forgive me for posting this BUT...it's kinda funny, and...cute.

Around the 1:20 mark, Adam describes his preferred sexual role. The look on Kris' face is priceless. He seems to know a lot!

You can tell these guys genuinely like each other. Check out the smiles at each other. Awwwwww.

Again, please forgive me.

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May 27, 2009

Sprung

I've been escaping city life the majority of May's weekends courtesy of some amazing friends.

Earlier this month a kind bloke took me to his country home in Rappahannock, VA. I know, I hadn't heard of it either. But it was beautiful and oh so quiet. The only time I felt uncomfortable in that small town was when I was awoken at 3am by the Children of the Corn singing Ave Santini outside my bedroom window, holding signs saying "GET OUT!" and "YES on 8!" and "UPDATE YOUR DUMB BLOG!" Otherwise it was splendid.

We went fishing! It was incredibly relaxing for me. Not so much for the fish. If I were a fish I would have to be on Fish Paxil. It's so mean to stab them in the mouth and then pull them around by the wound. But someone once said, "It's okay to eat fish cuz they don't have any feelings." And I believe him.

The two of us went on our fishing expedition, along with a married heterosexual male, to a secluded pond on some ex-senator's massive property. Thanks for that, Mr. Senator! The heterosexual helped me unhook the only fish I caught. That was sweet. Super cool guy. If his right to marry the person he loves was put to a popular vote by a bunch of strangers, I would enthusiastically vote in support of extending him that basic decency. But that's just me!

I would like to fish more often. I always enjoyed it as a kid. Maybe I should start a gay fishing league. I would call it Gays Oddly Into Fish, or GOIF for short. We'll see.

Rob and I went to Rehoboth a couple weekends this month, most recently for the Memorial Day holiday. It was crazy crowded with homosexuals. At first I thought there might be a Peter Billingsley Look-a-Like Convention happening that weekend, but then realized, no, there were just a lot of lesbians in town.