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Queer comedian. Trans kid. Lots more non white characters. On and on. Did that work? Seemed forced. They definitely abandoned the "bunch of white people" storylines. But it seemed uneven. I did like the Todd Rundgren interludes. Maybe Steve is lucky he's lost his hearing. 😉

I anticipate good food! Yeah, I would not be looking for hookups. Have you visited The Breakers? Is there a favorite mansion you have toured? I enjoy history. I see a lot of options.

@Charlie I would like to see the International Tennis Hall of Fame and also Fort Adams.

Have any of you traveled to Newport, Rhode Island? I'm on the West Coast and brainstorming a trip east. Not interested in NYC, Provincetown, Boston, etc. this trip. Just Newport. Would love to find a gay tour group I could join, but not finding much. Perhaps I should look for a tour that is not specifically gay. My interest centers around the National Museum of American Illustration, located there, at Vernon Court. Sadly, I've learned that Vernon Court is closed for renovations. By now I've learned how many architecturally significant mansions are located in Newport, hence my strategy to find a travel entity to help plan the most worthwhile visit. There is a lot to see. But also I am seeking ideas on line, starting here on Company of Men. I'm hoping to learn from those of you with actual travel related experiences. Image below is from .... https://historichouses.wordpress.com/2012/09/03/vernon-court-newport-ri/

If she put together a clever show, added some shirtless, hunky backup dancers, and a great band, then it could work. She did have a lot of fun hits. If leisure tourism is softening, should Las Vegas find a more realistic ceiling for ticket prices. $444 is a lot for Miss Jackson.

SPOILER Is this the movie where in the end, their friendship ended? I need to watch again. Been too long.

There was a spa in LA where someone on this chat board suggested the therapists could possibly be trafficked. However each of the therapists at the spa have a massage license. So the trafficking idea was doubtful. That might be a helpful clue. A massage license probably indicates they are not victims of trafficking. Another would be if they provide appointments both at the spa and at their apartment.

When I came out of the closet, a trusted person asked me how I was doing with my own homophobia. I felt confused and a little bit insulted. How could he asked me such a question, I thought to myself. But he hit the nail on the head. Doctors, police and preachers used to all define us negatively. We were diseased. We were breaking laws. We were committing sin. IMO, all the shame and fear that arose from that needed to be replaced with Pride. Another trusted person reminded me "there's nothing wrong with being gay." Helps to remind myself, against the negativity that is still out there. Finally, another trusted person reminded me to be gentle with myself. Take care. 🙂

Yeah, writing a book probably means having something sensational to say. But overall is this thread really claiming Geffen treated Armstrong poorly? I don't see that.

Did anyone read the book Going Down in La La Land? That had a sugar daddy character that some claim was allegedly based on Geffen. Just thinking about Armstrong's prospects, he might look into a book deal, unless he signed an NDA.

Full disclosure, the coin ATM I mentioned at the credit union was out-of-order. My bank would accept quarters if in rolls. So I have that option or else driving to another credit union branch that confirmed their coin ATM is operational.

Today I arrived at my credit union with $25 in quarters and asked if I could make a deposit. The answer was no, because they are a "cashless" branch. Cash is transacted through the ATM including a coin ATM inside the branch, below. So this was a wake up call, a first hand example for me how the world is more and more "cashless".

I hope Pillion is more than "straight people get a poignant education" like in CMBYN, which was kind of derpy for me.

The reviews sound impressive. I'm looking forward to this one though I worry it will be another gay film that connects with the critics (like Call Me By Your Name) but disappoints me. https://www.unilad.com/film-and-tv/news/alexander-skarsgrd-harry-melling-harry-potter-pillion-xrated-movie-558558-20240509

There was an Andrea Martin cameo also. ♥️ @MikeThomas I agree with your take. IMO, there are some clever scenes and a lot of cringe. ++++++++SPOILER+++++++++++++ The only character I care about is George. That can be a deal breaker for me. I need to care about more than one character. What is Miles's deal? Is he bisexual? I think he may be bisexual in a plot twist. If Benny wasn't such a closeted drama queen, maybe he could have had a connection with Miles. Also, Benny's roommate is a big question mark for me. He might play a bigger part if there is Season 2.

🎼 We listen and we don't judge. 🎵🎶 🤣🤣 I paid off my mortgage early. That used to be the mantra. Send extra $$ each month, so I did. Never had a car loan. Buy used, paid cash. Do not carry credit card debt. That all worked! There is a sweet, young dude on YT driving the West Coast in his old truck, cooking his own meals, camping, surfing and hiking with friends. Some kids find ways to enjoy life without creating huge debt. And really, this cute young dude and his friends seem way happier than the TikTok crowd living with huge credit card debts on the Zack Rios channel. But yeah, I watched Zack's entire video on credit card debt and need to remind myself... 🎼 We listen and we don't judge. 🎵🎶

In my case, I had straight friends that wanted to be sexual. I still don't know why. I was way more naieve about sex than they were. When I was a kid, admitting I was gay frightened me. I am still guessing whether these guys figured I was gay or they hoped so. In any case if I had asked them why they wanted to have sex and admitted my lack of experience, that would have been somewhat educational. Honest communication could have avoided hurt feelings. I will always remember a friend asking "are we getting divorced." He cared for me but I ended up really pissed at him. So yeah, the closet was not an honest place and was messy. Years later I wrote my especially close friend John a letter saying I was sorry. It stayed in my journal, but it helped.

Sadly, insurance may not cover any of the damage caused by the event.. At least that is what's being reported, that this was an act of terrorism which insurance policies don't cover, e.g. one nearby boutique hotel was damaged.

I think he's sexy, as well as funny.

For me, less is more. I'll never care for tattoos on the face or neck. Yeah, times change. To each, his own.

Good point. I have never tried to time the market. I do rebalance my investments each year. Pundits remind that cash is an excellent hedge against volatility. Whereas true investors might use some of their cash to invest when the market is down, pundits remind that domestic stocks were already overvalued and still are. One could conclude from how Berkshire Hathaway has been selling shares and their current large pile of cash, that cash is a good place to be, until the stock market offers solid value. I wouldn't be surprised if global sentiment towards US stocks and bonds falls. So I am looking at more international exposure next rebalance.

Am I in the closet? In the traditional sense, no. Years ago I was featured in a newspaper article about being gay in the workplace. By then I was out to my family. That was in my 20's. I don't tell everyone I meet I'm gay, but sometimes I will bring it up if I find it useful or necessary. @Lucky comment about falling in love with a straight friend brought back some memories. For me as a young man, life was messy, being in the closet and falling for straight guys. I lament a little when I think how back in those days guys feared being more honest, especially closeted guys. I assume guys are more willing to cut through the BS these days. Frankly much of the risk no longer exists and most guys are more aware of the facts about sexuality.

Sounds like he will plead to a lesser charge of disorderly conduct. I searched for information why the Columbus Police staged these stings but found nothing definite. Knowing 16 men were arrested, that the police was focusing on arresting the johns, one might assume what the intent of the operation was. But it would have been useful if the news had confirmed it.

@MikeBiDude That's it. Thank you.

For the homemade pizza dough option mentioned above, it was recommended to me that after the dough is mixed and has risen, storing it in the fridge overnight will enhance the flavor of the crust. I tried this and agree. I love a crispy, tasty pizza crust. I have also just lately tried olive oil pizza sauce, no tomato or dairy in the sauce. I love my tomato sauce, but did enjoy this variation. ------- Recipe attachment may not work. See MikeBidude post below for the recipe. Olive Oil Pizza Sauce for White Pizza - the practical kitchen.pdf