JEC

Thank you Rob! In lieu of the $100 prize, can I suck on Ryan Seacrests' lollipop for a few hours? 😄😁😆😅🤣

@Rudynate No reason at all. I've done this a few times. You may want to find a hotel which does not require keycard access to use elevators....or you will be running to the lobby when each one arrives. You might have some luck posting that question under "ask a provider" and specify your city. Good luck and take lots of pics LOL

Erring on the judgmental here, he looks sketchy to me....like he's living hard 🤕

Getting my 4th next week! Sign me up!

The smoking part will probably be the most difficult. They can't prohibit you from having sex!?!? Some may have limits on parties and # guests. But, if the property is (a) not in a concierge building or (b) in the hosts home, how will they know?

What a duo, would like to take them out for a ride LOL

Rob, This is an amazing amount of progress representing a LOT of work by you and a small (and growing) group of committed volunteers. The community is alive and thriving! Thank you all! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

This is Edgar from Club69 😛😛😛

I have to admit I did not go to Anthropology. I did go to Club 69 and Wetdreams and Wetdreams was a DUD! Club 69 was packed every night, had super hot dancers, and the Manager there took very good care of us 😁. If you go to Club 69 look for Edgar or Christian, Edgar is super sweet in addition to being super hot. Christian is just fire he is so hot.

Thank yo for your service @nate_sf!

There is a new(ish) Studio that caters to this particular scenario called TwinkTop

While not 100% effective at preventing COVID infection, vaccines reduce the possibility of death from COVID by > 90%. That's pretty compelling.

Not sure there are any, unless you go to a private cubicle 🐷

Hello, sorry for your profound loss. That is a lot to deal with in such a short time. I lost my mom when I was 9 which was very difficult, then my dad just 3 years ago...he was 85. My step mother is still alive and I am thankful for her presence in my life....but she has health issues and I know our remaining time together is precious. I have a husband (and his family), no kids, but I'm never lonely. The fact that you never came out to them is, well, history. You cannot change that now, so why focus on it? And coming out can be such an excruciating experience (esp with parents) consider it a blessing you did not have to experience it. Age is often a factor in beliefs, hopefully your siblings would be supportive when you do come out. Regarding being lonely, it is common now for gays to marry, and adopt children. My husband and I missed that window (due to our age) but if we were 28 today we would probably be parents if not working on it. While painful, maybe your parents unfortunate passing can ultimately be freeing for you to live an otherwise full life that might have have been limited by cultural religious and other beliefs. Even if you don't marry, having a relationship is possible! I'm going to echo things others have said. Seeing a counselor familiar with gay issues would likely be very helpful to you. There is no shame in this, it takes incredible strength to seek help, then to get it. You are strong enough, you already asked us! Also, if you don't live in an area with a sizable gay population, consider relocating....there are social groups, sporting groups, country dancing, all sorts of ways to be with others and not be lonely. Boston MA here, there are plenty of queer folk here! Our life situation is the result of a series of decisions. Different decisions can create a different situation. Take good care, and take things one day at a time. Jack

Client here, on one of my early hires I used the term prostitute and immediately realized my error and apologized profusely. The escort was unfazed and said they weren't bothered by it. Like asking a woman if she's pregnant....you never do that more than once!

I met with Jay Dymel about 3 months before he sadly died in 2019

Yawn.

I have enjoyed his porn. He has a husband and they do a lot of porn together too (can't remember his name). Greg has a nice body and delicious ass....

@BuffaloKyle is right, MRNA technology has been in development for decades, and found the perfect application at the perfect time (meaning, the technology was tested and proven) with the COVID pandemic. There are dozens of other clinical trials in progress using MRNA to attack other diseases...including HIV and some forms of cancer. MRNA is a major game changer, 10 years from now we will have vanquished many diseases and slowed and impact of many more. The early evidence behind the MRNA/HIV vaccine is very promising for both prevention AND as an (almost) cure for HIV. Early trials did not remove the virus entirely from the body, but eliminated the ability of the virus to attack the immune system. HIV basically becomes impotent. We may be on the cusp of the end of the HIV pandemic! Fingers crossed!

Antonio, thanks for sharing your challenges with us. As I read your post I thought "this was me 20 years ago" (I'm 58 now). At the time I was newly in a Director position, caring for my aging grandparents, going to school at night and renovating our first house. I felt overwhelmed with all of the stresses, the elderly grandparents being the most stressful of all. A few suggestions, hopefully they will help. A common thing emerging leaders need to learn is how to empower their staff, and delegate. This means having conversations with them about their aspirations and interests, and giving them work even if they are "stretch goals". If you are working that many hours...you are not delegating enough. Staff are willing to take on additional work if it interests them, the work is meaningful, and you reward them. Oh, and how does your calendar look? If it's full of meetings all day....you are not delegating enough. To lead effectively, you need free time to plan, organize, think about how to lead, and manage your relationships with your peers and other leaders. How are you managing your time? Use the Covey time management matrix. Many emerging managers/leaders equate being busy (even too busy) with success. If you are too busy doing tasks to lead your team, something needs to change. Get help where you need it. There are agencies who help with elder care, even advising families like yours. These are heart-wrenching decisions and especially difficult for the inexperienced. Sounds like you are getting some help from other relatives too, that's good, but they all have their lives to live too. Make the hard decisions. It is difficult to manage relationships with aging parents, in many ways the roles have reversed....you are the adult and they are the child, but they are not willing to let go. It's a balancing act for sure, but don't be afraid to make hard decisions if they are in the best interest of your parents (and your sanity). See a counselor or a coach. Managing aging parents includes real life, grown up, and complicated decisions. Because many gay men are grownups without children we have been spared some of these "adult" responsibilities which makes them weigh even more heavily on us; and we lack the experience to work through them. Most ppl in your shoes have already raised a family. Take care of yourself first. Make sure you are getting your sleep, eating well and working out (if you like to). You can't take care of others if you aren't taking care of yourself, and it sounds like you are reaching that breaking point. I hope this is helpful and I haven't crossed any boundaries. Good luck on your journey, this is all fixable.....not overnight. One day at a time my friend, and be kind to yourself along the way. Jack

He has a phone number listed now?

We went to The Eagle back in October, it was fun. Was double vax'd and newly boosted at the time, and this was before Omicron hit so we went without masks. NYC requires everyone to show vaccine status to get into a bar/restaurant.