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Chapter 83: Comrades in Arms

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Scott M

It seems every generation has their wars; some are just more obvious than others. I’ve been reading a biography of the poet Siegfried Sassoon and studying the British “War Poets” of the First World War.  Stories of young men struggling … Continue reading →

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Chapter 79: Old Acquaintances

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Scott M

One of the great things about this blog and being on Facebook has been connecting with old friends.  And learning which people are truly “friends” and which are “acquaintances.” There are people I barely know or still have never met, … Continue reading →

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Chapter 78: Reclaiming the VEQ

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Scott M

There has been an off and on effort in the Gay Community for years to reclaim certain derogatory terminology and make it acceptable to the Gay Community. The first and foremost example of this is the word “Faggot”.  Larry Kramer … Continue reading →

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Chapter 76: The Taj-MaTitty

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Scott M

I’m fascinated by the Taj-MaTitty and I don’t quite know why… The Taj-MaTitty is what I call one of our local “adult establishments” that I drive by every time I go to Costco.  It’s a big pink and white building … Continue reading →

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Chapter 75: The Lessons of Scarlett O’Hara and Maggie the Cat

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Scott M

No one ever understood Southern sexual politics better than Tennessee Williams.  But given the time in which he produced his work, some points had to be made subtlety and  obliquely…and much can be read into his work and that’s a … Continue reading →

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Chapter 74: Big Fat Southern Weddings: Part 4

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Scott M

My sister’s reception was at the “Last Capital of the Confederacy.”  The Sutherlin Manson in Danville, Virginia. Since we weren’t members of the Golf Club and neither my Mother or Sister were members of the Wednesday Club, options were limited. … Continue reading →

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Chapter 73: Big Fat Southern Weddings: Part 3

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Scott M

As many weddings as I had been a part of, nothing prepared me for it all hitting home with my sister’s wedding.  It’s as “up close and personal” as I’ll probably ever be with one of these great, big weddings…. … Continue reading →

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Chapter 70: Lover Friends

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Scott M

And now, a trip back in time to Gay life in Peyton Place…. ________________________________________________________________ “I found me a hot lover friend!”  My friend Gary screamed this out one night as we passed him on “The Block” in front of the … Continue reading →

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Today, I’m Thankful For…..

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Scott M

Everyone seems to be posting a daily “what I’m Thankful for” update on Facebook.  That’s really not my style.  It’s a little too Hallmark and too mainstream for me.  If I posted one thing at a time, it would be … Continue reading →

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Chapter 66: Mad About the Boy

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Scott M

Everyone one should have one John Ashley in their life.  But only one… One is a voyage of youthful self-discovery, more than one is a sign of self-destruction and co-dependency setting you up for an awkward intervention by your friends….. … Continue reading →

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