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Weldon reminds me of critics that crucified Marvelous Mrs. Maisel for not portraying Susie Myerson living her true dyke self. That story takes place around the same era as Brokeback Mountain, when gays and lesbians were rounded up when the police felt like it, and when comedian Lenny Bruce was thrown in jail for saying anything bordering on vulgar during his act, as portrayed in Maisel. I was able to love the character Susie Myerson without the script shining the brightest light on it and honking a horn: LESBIAN HERE. Maybe young people aren't into poignant, subtle stories. They're dividing time between the TV and their phone. No time to think. For me, one benefit of actually thinking while watching Brokeback Mountain is how I might notice new things each time I watch. Example, we were led to believe from his drunk singing around the campfire that Jack's parents were ultra religious Pentecostal, and therefore not an easy thing for Jack to deal with as a gay young man. Yet when Ennis visited the ranch where we see a cross on the kitchen wall, Jack's mom nearly treated Ennis like a son, inviting him to have coffee and a piece of cherry cake, and to be sure and come back. Perhaps not the kind of reception one might predict. If young people and Glenn Weldon don't have time for nuance, too bad for them. One might guess what a fan I am. I own the 2 disc collector's edition.

He was convinced Ang Lee, Larry McMurtry and Dianna Osanna were going to blow it? Why would an NPR critic want to admit that? Not too clever. The sex scene was adequate. It got the point across. What does Glen Weldon want? I mean really. SMH. Do young people really claim Brokeback Mountain is "straight" Hollywood's attempt to tell a "gay story"? Or are they just too lazy to imagine the lives of closeted ranch hands, and their families, 50+ years ago. I don't need young people or Glen Weldon to agree what a great movie Brokeback Mountain is. But how sad, jaded and narrow minded they are, to complain about such remarkable cinema

Well...week 1 was pretty sparse. Didn't notice any of the network cameras finding shirtless hunks in the stands at the college football games. At least there are still a lot of cute quarterbacks on display. ❤️ Maybe times are changing.

Yes, it happened once. I didn't engage him. He hasn't been around for a while. Massage may not have been his forte

How many clients know your employer and family? Sounds messy. I would block his # and stop communicating with him.

Exciting! Chabon's book is so epic. Loved it.

Bowen Yang is my favorite. I wonder if he is ready to move on. Just a guess.

Carlos Alcaraz is getting a lot of feedback on his buzz cut. Frances Tiafoe gave a heavy dose of teasing. Sounds like he's a little shocked to see all the beautiful hair gone! Alcaraz shared that his brother cuts his hair. Any predictions for the tournament? Sinner and Alcaraz are 1 and 2. Sinner looks hot.

More TGA trivia. There is an interesting Christine Baranski (Agnes Van Rhijn in The Gilded Age) video on the HBO TGA Fan Page on Facebook. Baranski's late husband had a direct line back to the Gilded Age Drexel family. A portrait of Elizabeth Drexel hangs in The Elms, in Newport. Also, I was watching "The Firm" (1993) last night and wondered what else Jeanne Tripplehorn has performed in. Turns out that is her, playing Sylvia Chamberlin in TGA. From TGA Wiki Websites, I found that character is based on Arabella Huntington, who has quite a story One might expect Julian Fellows to pick up on that in S4. Long story short, The Huntington in San Marino, CA was founded by Harry E. and Arabella Huntington. I recently referenced The Huntington on the Museum thread. Also, for those in the OC, Huntington Beach is named after Harry E. There is much more to their history.

He's now more of a DELI option. Profile on RentMen (AsianKen)

Ben Ahler's has a nice Insta. Lot of photos. Also, found a YouTube video produced back in his hometown. Was quite interesting, hearing how he was involved in acting and the arts from a young age. BEN (@benahlers) • Instagram photos and videos WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM 57K Followers, 2,211 Following, 268 Posts - BEN (@benahlers) on Instagram: "" He seems to be all over the Internet. Clock Twink’s Next Move? Ben Ahlers Teases Jack Trotter’s Unfinished Storyline in The Gilded Age - stream your joy STREAMYOURJOY.COM When HBO’s The Gilded Age dropped its Season 3 finale, fans thought they had seen the last of Jack Trotter’s... Ben Ahlers’s Time Has Come WWW.VULTURE.COM The Gilded Age’s “clock twink” loves the memes, but he’s trying to look past them.

...the disillusionment of the American Dream, the dangers of materialism, the power of social class, the corrupting influence of wealth, and the unattainability of the past The above are themes assigned to The Great Gatsby, written in 1925. If that book suggested the dream was dead, 100 years ago, can one blame anyone for suggesting the same thing now? My Dad's parents arrived from the old country and found honest work, a maid and a blacksmith. Grandpa barely survived a deadly coal train accident, with a severe head injury. He went on to marry Grandma. Back then infant mortality was significant. Dad was their fourth and final try. Dad served in the Pacific at the very end, Tinian and Okinawa. After the war, Mom and Dad had 5 boys, me, the last. When I think about it, I'm lucky to be here. Nowadays, when I hear coworkers worry about housing affordability and skyrocketing tuition costs, I wonder. But yes, I'd say I have achieved the American dream. I had an excellent public school education and got an engineering degree from a very competitive state school. The tuition was affordable. I saved and invested well, so I have more than enough. I own my home near the beach. Good enough for me.

Bridgett? Jack was the very first character on screen in The Gilded Age. I wonder if Julian Fellows did that for a certain reason. He's led a sheltered life, is well liked, and talented. I fear Bridgett may be slightly high maintenance, for him to deal with. I hope she does right by him.

I wish MsMojo would have included Homophobia in The Gilded Age. How Larry suggested to Jack he might find a male companion at The Haymarket, as well as how Oscar was bequeathed John Adam's cottage and how he seems headed for a marriage with a beard all seems significant. That said, I am glad to find I'm not the only one that finds Jack delightful. Perhaps Oscar will get a taste.

One might need that days or weeks later. But also, they might claim an item was taken that's not on the receipt. Also, an innocent mistake has gotten many customers arrested. Wish I could find that vlog, by a lawyer recommending to avoid self checkout altogether.

Finally watched. I give it 3 out of 5 stars. May be difficult for some people to watch. Available on Prime, and other platforms. The movie is a thriller and has some nudity. Not bad for a film produced on a limited budget. I liked how it shows Benjamin (gay) and Dom (straight) cared about each other, even suggesting they loved each other. The bad guy is super ugly, inside and out, and stereotypically queeny.

I listened to a vlog recommending not using self checkout for legal reasons. The gist of it was stores are going after people, and that you would need evidence you hadn't stolen the suspect item. Stores assume the worst and use a heavy hand. I tend not to use self-check out for the above issue, and to support employment.

My credit union has a promotional CD rate of 4.30% APY, 13 months. Based on news about the Fed, I plan to grab that rate. Since my prior post, CD rates on those various Websites have ticked back down slightly.

@augustus LPL Financial latest live Web event admitted pretty much the same thing, that "stocks are expensive." They also believe the bullish trend will continue, which many pundits on CNBC agree. Remember "irrational exuberance"? Do we need a new term? I don't understand how so many asset classes can be finding new highs, yet we're told there is a lot of cash on the sidelines. Where is the cash coming from for buys? Blame it on Crypto? I don't know. Stocks are way up again today.

He's visiting LA. Shared his incall rate : 200/60 min, 250/90 min Based on the comments, I'm tempted, but having sticker shock lately on rates.

Jung Hoo Lee was mentioned in another thread

I hope (and my sense is) such a publication as Ward McCallister's book, back in that era, would not expose Oscar's behavior around sexuality. IMO The Gilded Age will be better with a partition between Oscar's story and Ward McCallister's social standard. Watching Oscar deal with his friends and family is enough. Maybe he'll spend a weekend with Jack? 😃 [EDIT: Watching a 2nd time, sounds like the book does have an ambiguous reference to Oscar, that could potentially bubble up. Perhaps all the right people will help smooth things over.] Besides, we have Peggy Scott's adopted baby to deal with, thanks to Mrs. E. Brown!😮 Loving Leslie Uggams. More please

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I understand the new Lucas Museum in Los Angeles will include his Leyendecker collection. Excited to see that. Scheduled to open next year. Would love to have seen the 2023 show in New York, mentioned in the thread above. I was in touch with a trusted expert that suggested another show unlikely for now. That said, I'm doing my best to learn about him. I have visited The Haggin Museum, in Stockton, CA., mentioned in the above. Enjoyed their large collection very much. Would love to see the collection at the National Museum of American Illustration, when/if they reopen. Does anyone have a status on that? Their email contact has not responded which is not a good sign, IMO. I understand there are other private owners of Leyendecker's work as well as. Time marches on. The people that knew people that knew Leyendecker are gradually passing on. There is quite a bit of content out there for anyone wanting to learn about the man, as well as vlogs that cater to art students.

Does anyone have recent experience getting a massage from either Alex or Roman?