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Binge watching Euphoria episodes on HBO. Looking forward to S2 Epi 3, the homo-romantic flashback, tonight, (West Coast US).

Streep was on Colbert recently. Worth listening to. Talked many things including Devil Wears Prada. She wore a cerulean blue top.

There a few threads on him. I agree with the positive comments, from the Long Beach era. Nice guy. Was therapeutic back in those days.

Does this like work? 😀 https://www.facebook.com/reel/850547671390058

50k/month for 12 months?? Perhaps Geffen 's team knows the best path to a settlement is starting really low. Yet how did they let him marry without a prenup? I hope Michaels got a much bigger chunk.

Which therapist did you end up booking when you posted last year? How did that turn out?

I got my engineering degree in Ames. I agree, Iowa City is likely a much more comfortable place. But Ames can be fun. Back to the OP. I concur with the prior post that mentioned Rentmasseur. There are providers listed in DM, but also one might follow up with profiles that leave reviews for DM providers they booked. That has worked for me, for SoCal massage providers. I still like my idea to stop by Blazing Saddles and ask the bartender about getting a massage. Or you could go on REDDIT and ask around. https://www.instagram.com/p/C8zH--JMaig/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

You're welcome. These are live theater events in June, if you enjoy theater. https://www.desmoinesperformingarts.org/whats-on/events/2025-26/iowa-stage-theatre-company/im-gonna-marry-you-tobey-maguire https://dmplayhouse.com/events/noises-off/ I saw the Des Moines Playhouse do Billy Elliott years ago. I was impressed.

Sorry not aware of spas or providers. For anyone going to DM, these were some highlights I have visited. If you're into the arts, the summer opera festival is good, although it may be sold out. The Arts Center has a world class art collection. The Science Center can be fun, depending on the current exhibits. There is a large sculpture garden downtown. Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Very nice! Nearby is Hoyt Sherman Place which is a funky music venue. I saw Rufus Wainwright perform there when I visited DM. Plenty of nice places to eat and drink. A-Dong is nearby, popular for Vietnamese. Big Grove Brewery is also nearby. Fun place. Lot of beer choices, and tasty food. They had Rainbow flags flying when I visited, so it was gay friendly. Sherman Hill is a gay friendly historic district. Very cool restored old homes. It's near Hoyt Sherman Place. East Village is the funky, gay friendly part of downtown. Very walkable trendy area. Couple of gay bars. The bartender at Blazing Saddles was friendly. One could ask for advice on providers. The World Food Prize Hall of Laureates is a museum and event center in the historic former Public Library building. I toured this place and was impressed. If I return to Des Moines I would like to visit again. Tours are limited though. I picked up a book on Des Moines architecture at the Art Center bookstore. If you like historic architecture, take a look at Des Moines Architecture and Design by Jay Pridmore. Besides the Hall of Laureates, the State Capitol and Terrace Hill are impressive. Try for a tour. There are a few micro brewpubs in town and even some wineries outside of town. I've been to the Downtown Farmers Market, Saturdays. It's huge. Lot of T shirts and souvenirs which you probably don't need. All that said, I doubt I would move to Iowa. Des Moines seems to be languishing although outside of town, some of the suburbs are growing.

I grew up in a house with three levels, including a walk out basement. Since moving to the West Coast, it's been all 1-story homes, no basement. I don't miss stairs at home.

Illinois has rallied to make it close vs Connecticut, 1st half. They have a couple of cute players. 😉

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I used to book a pretty good massage therapist. Then one day I arrived at the same time he returned home. He was smoking and brought the cigarette inside the apartment. That sucked! Did not know he smoked. Was surprising, since he claimed to be a trainer. He quickly set up his table and began. His massage was not focused and he seemed distant. That was terribly disappointing, after the prior, positive sessions. I never booked him again. I noticed over time he changed his profile name and his incall locations. So I wondered if his massage clients were dropping him. Whatever his issues, "not my problem." To the OP, I feel your disappointment. I tend to not repeat when a session is that disappointing. Go with your gut, versus wishful thinking. If you have a friendly relationship, and decide to give them another try, be careful complaining about the last session. Think of a strategy, in case they are overly sensitive.

I was aware of The Front Runner, that it was a groundbreaking gay novel decades ago. I can understand it's significance back then and how it still holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many. So, it's been on my want-to-read list. I finally got around to it. I'm glad I checked this one off my list.

Severe Cyclone Narelle has made landfall 4 times in Australia in the last week. One can find satellite images on YouTube and AccuWeather.com of the storm hugging the north and then west coasts.

My mother volunteered at the AIDS service in my hometown. She probably knew more AIDS patients than me. Sometimes I wonder if she chose that role as a way to generate karma for me. I guess it worked. When I started dating, back then a lot of guys opted to avoid anal. Of course some laughed at that idea. But, as others mentioned above, that was a frightening time. Also, back then, in my memory, being the "bottom" had a stigma attached. I remember a famous, super masculine porn actor being asked, "why do you bottom?". He said "because it feels good". But many of us weren't taught much, including why anal can feel good. So with that stigma attached, and the terrible fear of AIDS, avoiding anal made sense. It scared me. I didn't understand the "feels good" part until later. So, as I mentioned in the prior post, my naivete was in my favor. My sense today is young men are much more aware of sexuality and their body, and more apt to want to receive anal.

Eventually I canceled Apple, then Hulu and recently Netflix.

Joey Scarbury TV performance.

He checked all the boxes. I had seen him once before. Perfect. I was waiting outside his place. He texted me from somewhere else and explained he needed to cancel. Then his profile disappeared. That was disappointing! I've had similar experiences to the ones mentioned above. Fortunately this board helps avoid most, but yeah there have been some stinkers.

Capital One is offering me an 11 month CD that pays 4.1% APY. That's one of the more competitive rates I see currently.

Carlos. I recommend him if you need therapeutic. He'll ask you about any injuries that need work. Near Los Feliz Blvd and the 5. Neighborhood parking. https://www.masseurfinder.com/massage-therapists/41469/