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Life Behind the Butcher
We live behind one of the few butchers in Old Town, Vallarta, which, on the surface, sounds innocent enough. The storefront is small but charming and very clean. There is a cold case that fills most of the store stocked … Continue reading
Posted in 2012, My Mexican Retreat
Tagged butcher, chicharones, culture, humor, mexico, musings, observations, travel
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You Understood (from South America)
I saw you from a block away, gliding effortlessly down the sidewalk in Cartagena, ignoring the shop owners barking at tourists and cabbies honking at everyone. Your yellow blouse and long red skirt hugged every curve of your body, so … Continue reading
Posted in 2012, South America, You (Understood)
Tagged culture, friends, humor, life, misc, musings, observations, reflections, travel
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Split Pea Soup Again
With the summer heat in full force, I asked my father if he’d like me to make something other than split pea soup when I came to visit. Being a man of consistency, and simple pleasures, he said split pea … Continue reading
Posted in 2012, People
Tagged age/getting older, culture, family, humor, life, musings, observations, people, reflections
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Thanks
A few years ago, a very good friend of mine, during a time of intense personal growth and self-reflection, came to the horrifying conclusion that he spent much, if not all, of his life being selfish. He decided that in … Continue reading
Posted in 2012, People
Tagged culture, friends, life, misc, musings, observations, people, reflections
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You (Understood) #7
You made my day when I heard you say to your friend, “This town is awesome, here comes hottie #5,” as I walked by. To be clear, you’ve got a lot of clinical knowledge and experience and you are paid … Continue reading
Posted in 2012, You (Understood)
Tagged age/getting older, culture, gay, glbt, humor, life, musings, observations, reflections
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Consider This #7
It was rush hour, and the subway was packed. I ended up squished into a little corner right by the door. From the middle of the car, I could hear an angry voice making its way towards the exit until … Continue reading
Posted in 2012, Consider This
Tagged age/getting older, AIDS, culture, gay, life, musings, observations, reflections, subways
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Max the Dalmatian
I have known Max, the Dalmatian, for more than 16 years. I am not exaggerating when I say that he is one of the most spirited, intelligent, loyal dogs to ever walk the earth. For a short while, my dog … Continue reading
Posted in 2012
Tagged age/getting older, culture, life, musings, observations, pets, reflections
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Strike a Chord
I was talking with a friend of mine who asked my opinion on the “big yoga debate” that began after a NY Times article a few weeks ago. My first thought was that Glen Black had a good agent or … Continue reading
By Request – An Argument for Cyber Celibacy
A while ago, my friend Cheeky (a nickname hard-earned and properly worn) asked me to dedicate one of my blogs to the curious and surprisingly complicated world of internet dating from a gay perspective. Without stating the obvious, our … Continue reading
Consider This (#6)
In spite of towering buildings, acres of concrete, and thousands of miles of asphalt, city life can offer some surprising glimpses of nature. Once, while walking through the South End, I saw a hawk swoop down out of nowhere, landing … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, Consider This
Tagged age/getting older, books, culture, life, misc, musings, observations, reflections
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