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February 11, 2007
Two Degrees of Separation
We gather in clusters and stand on the floor. We look around, like sparrows, trying to catch a glimpse of something unique. We try to talk, but we can't really hear. We nod and smile or say "What?" repeatedly. We twitter to a beat and bop our heads. We suspect some are chemically altered. We don't judge. But we do. We inspect new mandies. Someone knows him. We all know each other, eventually. There are two degrees of separation in the small gay world. We will communicate one day, all of us. We will know you.
That said, when out at a bar, try to avoid doing this.
People routinely gripe about the attitude in our city. It's there, sure, but it's in every city and small town. As homos, we are hyper sensitive to other's motives. It's in our nature. And we give back attitude, as a defense mechanism, sometimes harder than it was ever given to us. Check your own. Don't be a weiner. There are plenty of fine folks out there, too. And I am surrounded by them. And you are too.
Now shake that ass.
Posted by durban bud at February 11, 2007 02:58 PM
Comments
You miss one Blowoff and suddenly you're off the list! :-P
Posted by: TOS at February 11, 2007 08:56 PM
Wow- I like YOUR club... and the type of men therein. Much better than lonely, little ol' Raleigh has to offer.
Oh, and I would pay good money to see you pose like the supernova gay you were trying to avoid being. Get your friends to snap a pic of THAT!
Posted by: cb at February 12, 2007 10:47 AM
From the early days in the Back Bar to the present day main hall, Blowoff has always been about having a good time and checking the attitude at the door. This past Saturday was a great evening, from Jimbo’s pre party, the rare appearance of Steve and Jason, fascinating conversations with Josh and perhaps a smooch or two with a very cute couple.
Posted by: rob at February 12, 2007 11:02 AM
As always, DB is right in the middle of every/one/thing/man.
Did you photoshop in "BETCH", or did you borrow one of Borf's stencils?
Posted by: Carl at February 12, 2007 12:33 PM
The full beard is a huge improvement.
Posted by: Aaron at February 12, 2007 07:46 PM
You make all sorts of gushy inside when you write like that.
Posted by: chrisafer at February 12, 2007 09:31 PM
::sigh::
i hate missing stuff.
Posted by: Joe.My.God. at February 12, 2007 10:50 PM
9:30 does rock, as do the mens thereins.
Posted by: raybob at February 13, 2007 02:26 AM