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What Are Heterosexuals Allowed To Do If They Want To Keep Their Bar Straight?
I just watched episode 16 of season one of Cheers. A former teammate of Sam’s hosts a party at the bar for his new book, in which he comes out. The Cheers’ regulars become afraid the bar will turn gay. … Continue reading
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EmpowerTech – A Door To The World For People With Disabilities
When I walked in Wednesday afternoon, they immediately wanted to help me. HIV is not a death sentence. Aspergers can be managed. Being gay is not a choice. Using the wonders of modern assistive technology, this organization could help me … Continue reading
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I Just Lost A Friend
I was scanning my Facebook page and saw an update from someone I don’t know but who is one of my Facebook friends: "…is infatuated with the freecredit.com guy. Cute, Cute, Cute!" Call me a homophobe, but I can’t stomach … Continue reading
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No Country For Old Cars
"There will be blood," I worried Wednesday morning and emailed Amy Alkon for a ride to David Rensin‘s party tonight at the LA Press Club. Twice I’d emailed the club my RSVP and eight times my emails came back to … Continue reading
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