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And for those of us who are really old, Dr. Kildare? Or Marcus Welby MD?

A little cynical. It is a staged event, these coming out announcements. But for years we have wanted one player....just one player, who actually is on a team and plays the game well, and is a normal and regular guy, to make this announcement. It's been all over the edges before. A recently retired player comes out. Another says he "might" be bi.' A kicker says he's gay and who cares. This guy is from hollywood casting. Dreamy looks, corn fed aw shucks ma country boy, loves his family and his country. Frankly, he won't scare or repulse middle america.

I remember Michael Sams getting drafted, and he made sure the cameras covered him tongue swallowing his twinky boyfriend on national TV. Then he said, "I'm a private person so no more interviews please." NEXT day MTV announces a new show featuring Michael joining the team, in the locker room, adjusting to the NFL, etc. Neither he nor his TV show lasted a month.

Back to soccer, nice to see the German players making a ❤️ sign with their hands after scoring a goal. They played in Munich where the stadium wanted to light up in rainbow, but were prohibited by UEFA. The players had the last word. BTW, that is the most gorgeous bunch of athletes I've seen in a long dam time. Faces of angels, bodies of gods. WOOSH!!!

...and Joy Behar of The View makes jokes about "penetration in the end zone." HaHa Joy. Funny girl. That's a good one. Add her to the pile of excrement exuding out of that waste of a show. No, Joy, I kid. I should be like you and joke about rape. Wouldn't that be funny? Joy?

Not a total press blackout it seems, as she can be found on the cover of the Japanese version of VOGUE this month.

Cute kid. Happy for him. Great to see he has so much support from his family, his team, and his league. He'll need it, as some idiot(s) will try to make his life miserable. On another topic UEFA, the governing body of European soccer, is prohibiting the main stadium in Munich for lighting up in a rainbow. Hailed as the "right decision" by some East European governments, Hungary for example, it is a reminder that, as bad as it can be for some people here, hate is officially sanctioned in many places.

The mesothelioma ad. The same sad woman and her sad, sincere single line: "Call for the free book. And receive SO MUCH MORE."

So do they allow loud laughter in Hawaii, or just "a low Ha"?

I have some wonderful memories of SR. So glad its getting back together a bit. Never liked it when the women tried to take over. Sometimes they would try to turn it into Magic Mikes. The DJ would often yell out, This is a gay club girls!. Now they are probably glad for any business available. Was always delighted that people who menstrate....Lol....Would not be allowed back in the VIP back rooms. ......You make me want to go visit again.....

He is classically beautiful. He has aged and aged well. What The hell is the matter with Angelina?

....and on the eighth day God went back to work and created blonds. Lord have mercy!

Early on in my career a mentor said the best thing I can do for my own mental state and general well being is to get used to being evaluated. "People are gonna judge you every time you get out there. Get used to it. Get comfortable with it. Though it seems very personal, it's really not. They'll won't know your inner strength and drive just by that first interaction and experience. You still get to choose to whom you show your true self; the best parts, the most important parts of yourself." This was good advice for me thirty years ago. It still sounds good today.

Always followed and cheered for Drew Brees, quaterback of the New Orleans Saints. He will be missed, retiring after 20 years and one Super Bowl Championship.

European Championships only a few days away. Can't wait. Cheering for Germany and England from the favorites, Wales from the dark horses, and Denmark from the "shock the world" category. Belgium is a strong team, Spain always interesting. Sorry to see Norway and Erling Braut Haaland not participating.

Went to a Red Sox game a few years ago. Such a remarkable and wonderful park experience. The history, that "feeling" I got wondering around the ball part. Even got to see Big Papi hit a homer. Not at all a lifetime fan, so I know my fandom doesn't count for much in the great scheme of things. But I was so grateful for the experience, and cheer for them when I can.

Just one? The mesothelioma ad that runs ad nauseam on CNN. The ultra sincere elderly lady in THAT VOICE: "Call for the free book. And receive so much more."

New things hard to get used to, especially with ole farts like me. This was a big change obviously; format, server, IT guys, the works. It reminds me of the continual changing of prayers books in the church when I was growing up. Everybody hated the changes, even though some revisions were correct and necessary. Eventually we got used to it, and.....just like you said.....they changed it again......and again. Really aggravating. Drove lots of folks out. I'm no different. I get rattled a bit when the menu changes at my favorite restaurant. It's partly why the MAGA's call Dr. Fauci Dr. Flippy. Won't stick to one way (duh, they learned something new, they make new recs.) Feeling your pain in Arizona.😘

Well. Being treated like a sex object by you would be indeed something. Just saying......😚

I really respect all those providers who see well known politicians and celebrities; yet keep their mouths shut (mostly). There is something Lawyer/client about the arrangement. It's not contractual of course, more of an unsaid rule that both parties usually stick to. Many providers seem far more honorable than some of us clients, when it comes to respect and confidentiality. I would not be sorry to see some of those Washington liars and cheats be revealed for what they are, especially those who openly work against our community. Many of you guys, my hats off to ya. You're better men than me.

Dinner on me if you're ever in DFW. Thank you.

Love the new format! Thank you so much.

Had a funny great aunt. Asked her once, "Nana, are you rich?" She replied, "Honey I have more money than GOD!" We always both would laugh.

Enjoy spy novels with a common thread/character book after book. Daniel Silva writes of an art restorer who is also a spy who saves much of the world in every story. Robert Ludlam and his many novels with Jason Borne "The Borne Identity", etc was fun as well. Also, I like the characters developed by John Irving, like TS Garp in "The World according to Garp, or Owen Meaney in "A prayer for Owen Meaney". His characters are all very human: they get knocked down but get up, they fail but try again, occasionally they succeed and there is a great joy. Reading about familiar characters book after book is comforting in a small way. One knows what to expect, more or less. That's unusual these days.

The two words straight and gay are more and more meaningless in ordinary life. How much more so on a site like this! The anonymity of this site allows all sorts and conditions of men and women to have a forum to vent....er, discuss their views. "We get all kinds......." says the wisest man. Orientation, then, is kinda like opinions. And opinions are like a** h***s. Everybody has got one. And I think mine (or yours) is the only one that doesn't "emit noxious odors."