I hate do this. Last time I blogged there was a rash of gay suicides. And I ranted. I almost raved but reeled myself in just enough. Woke up this morning to read that two more gay kids killed themselves. We are not entirely sure of all the details but by now it feels like rats leaving a sinking ship. Yes, Virginia society has gotten this bad. What can we do? Not much. We can defer to the wisdom of Richard Jeni.
Got drag to prepare for. Hair must be reglued. Clothes packed. And so forth. Next wednesday I have to go to Sam Moon and Wal*Mart before anything can really get accomplished. There will be cake. You should join us.
This weeks happiness is like video addition. Hopefully it will make sense.
This video
Plus this video
Equals this video
Wasn't that fun? One last video. I bet at some gay bar in Trenton, NJ this is on a continuous loop.
Until next time, please hug people wearing purple.
Kisses
Dan
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Two Bad Apples Actually
Lot's of stuff happened while I was on sabbatical. I want to start with the local stuff. The Tarrant County Gay Pride parade was Sunday. So we had a rush of charity pageants in August and September. One of the last pageants was the multi-titled Best Friends Club pageant. There were ELEVEN CONTESTANTS! It was an absolute beating. One has to also remember that there were four categories. Mr.- for the dudes, Ms- for the real girls, Ms/Mr- for the drag kings, and Miss- for the drag queens. It was a mess. I was so glad to not have been judging.
Before I move forward let me just say this, I now sympathize and understand why straight girls are confused by drag queens. I have been immersed in gay culture for about fifteen years now. I still don't get drag kings. The pronouns confuse me but I can explain why. They don't look any different from their butch lesbian selves. When they aren't performing they want you to recognize their femininity and that their look is perfectly normal. But when they go out and lip synch dressed and looking exactly like they do all the time you are supposed to recognize the obvious masculinity. The whole thing makes my head hurt.
The pageant managed to raise over $1400. An amazing amount especially in this economy. Any time you have a competition someone has to loose. Said losers ate fistfuls of sour grapes and washed them down with sour mash whiskey. The wednesday after the pageant I talked to one of the bar owners. He told me they spent $1200 dollars to put the show on and that after all the complaining it wasn't worth it. They could have written a check to the charity and saved themselves some heartache. I can't blame him. If you are doing charity shows to win crowns, you are in it for the wrong reasons. I personally do this to raise money for those in need. My ego is in a good place.
Now it's time to step on some toes. The nation has been saddened and terrified by the rash of suicides because of bullying. This is not new! Many years ago I had a distant cousin whose family lives in Arkansas. He put a shotgun in his mouth because he knew his parents would shun him for being gay and he couldn't live if the religion he had been force fed since birth was wrong. His father attempted to take his own life after reading his son's suicide note. It finally hit him that he had failed as a parent. He had failed to teach his child the most basic principles. No matter what anyone says to or does to you, your family will always love you. Parents will love and be proud of their children. Siblings will forever be your siblings. The world outside of your home does not love or respect you. Nor do they have to and you damn sure are not entitled to respect until it is earned. Someone failed to tell these kids who to turn to when their feelings got hurt. That or their outlets weren't listening. A parents job is to ready their children for the world we live in. The parents of these suicides failed! The people who bullied them to the point where they thought their lives were useless failed! Their is a lot of blame to go around but it all falls on poor parents.
How far from reality has our society gotten when we feel it necessary to federally regulate children's behavior?
Lets get to some happiness
Here is a great example of diversity and beauty
That's all I have.
Kisses
Dan
Before I move forward let me just say this, I now sympathize and understand why straight girls are confused by drag queens. I have been immersed in gay culture for about fifteen years now. I still don't get drag kings. The pronouns confuse me but I can explain why. They don't look any different from their butch lesbian selves. When they aren't performing they want you to recognize their femininity and that their look is perfectly normal. But when they go out and lip synch dressed and looking exactly like they do all the time you are supposed to recognize the obvious masculinity. The whole thing makes my head hurt.
The pageant managed to raise over $1400. An amazing amount especially in this economy. Any time you have a competition someone has to loose. Said losers ate fistfuls of sour grapes and washed them down with sour mash whiskey. The wednesday after the pageant I talked to one of the bar owners. He told me they spent $1200 dollars to put the show on and that after all the complaining it wasn't worth it. They could have written a check to the charity and saved themselves some heartache. I can't blame him. If you are doing charity shows to win crowns, you are in it for the wrong reasons. I personally do this to raise money for those in need. My ego is in a good place.
Now it's time to step on some toes. The nation has been saddened and terrified by the rash of suicides because of bullying. This is not new! Many years ago I had a distant cousin whose family lives in Arkansas. He put a shotgun in his mouth because he knew his parents would shun him for being gay and he couldn't live if the religion he had been force fed since birth was wrong. His father attempted to take his own life after reading his son's suicide note. It finally hit him that he had failed as a parent. He had failed to teach his child the most basic principles. No matter what anyone says to or does to you, your family will always love you. Parents will love and be proud of their children. Siblings will forever be your siblings. The world outside of your home does not love or respect you. Nor do they have to and you damn sure are not entitled to respect until it is earned. Someone failed to tell these kids who to turn to when their feelings got hurt. That or their outlets weren't listening. A parents job is to ready their children for the world we live in. The parents of these suicides failed! The people who bullied them to the point where they thought their lives were useless failed! Their is a lot of blame to go around but it all falls on poor parents.
How far from reality has our society gotten when we feel it necessary to federally regulate children's behavior?
Lets get to some happiness
Here is a great example of diversity and beauty
That's all I have.
Kisses
Dan
Friday, September 10, 2010
A Few Bees in My Bonnet
Last night was a lot of fun. For everyone who watched the show. I was ready at any second to take my toys and go home. I arrived a little later than I wanted but from the minute I got in the door people started rushing me. We only had one contestant. When as a performer you prepare for a show regardless of any pitfalls that may happen. I was upset because it could have been more than what it was. Oh well. It's now Lady Anya's headache. (evil laughter)
Moving on. Did you hear that the idiot who called for a Koran(Qua-ran) burning day on 9-11 has cancelled his little hate rally
http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE68709M20100909
They are fanatics. If you are a christian or hell even believe in the christian ideals, we must show them that we believe in these ideals. Which involves turning the other cheek. Not doing the same crazy shit that they do.
Lets get to the shoe
Jesse sent this to me a while back but after last night, this is for all the hetero's hwo showed up last night.
For anyone who loved Are You Being Served
It is my opinion that if they remade AYBS, and let's be honest it is ripe for the picking, this would have to be the theme
I am exhausted and have more on my plate than it can handle. Moving will do that.
Kisses
Dan
Moving on. Did you hear that the idiot who called for a Koran(Qua-ran) burning day on 9-11 has cancelled his little hate rally
http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE68709M20100909
They are fanatics. If you are a christian or hell even believe in the christian ideals, we must show them that we believe in these ideals. Which involves turning the other cheek. Not doing the same crazy shit that they do.
Lets get to the shoe
Jesse sent this to me a while back but after last night, this is for all the hetero's hwo showed up last night.
For anyone who loved Are You Being Served
It is my opinion that if they remade AYBS, and let's be honest it is ripe for the picking, this would have to be the theme
I am exhausted and have more on my plate than it can handle. Moving will do that.
Kisses
Dan
Monday, August 30, 2010
I Love This Sound
Dad is at school and Mom is at work. Things didn't quite fall into place for me this semester. I promise you next semester will be different but right now I have the house to myself. Kinda scary.
Was up early this morning. On my way to the kitchen one of the cats brought me a present. A dead newt. While I appreciate the thought it would be nice if they ate what they killed.
I am considering doing posts a little less regularly. Like when I feel like it. Which means these posts will happen when I need some extra happy.
Since the audience is so small and my giveadamn broke, the normal rules of this blog are gone. I will limit it to three videos only because I know my own attention span.
Lets get on with the shoe
This is how it is supposed to be done. It is a shame that we don't make great music like this anymore. The bigger disgrace is we do not cultivate great bands like this because certain people do not see a profit in it. Bloody Shameful Disgrace!
One more and it is a short one I promise. If there is ever a fourth video it is a bonus for those who didn't find their smile in the first three.
Kisses
Dan
Was up early this morning. On my way to the kitchen one of the cats brought me a present. A dead newt. While I appreciate the thought it would be nice if they ate what they killed.
I am considering doing posts a little less regularly. Like when I feel like it. Which means these posts will happen when I need some extra happy.
Since the audience is so small and my giveadamn broke, the normal rules of this blog are gone. I will limit it to three videos only because I know my own attention span.
Lets get on with the shoe
This is how it is supposed to be done. It is a shame that we don't make great music like this anymore. The bigger disgrace is we do not cultivate great bands like this because certain people do not see a profit in it. Bloody Shameful Disgrace!
One more and it is a short one I promise. If there is ever a fourth video it is a bonus for those who didn't find their smile in the first three.
Kisses
Dan
Monday, August 9, 2010
Watering The Seeds Of Dissention
Speaking of watering, a majority of my plants are dead. This heat is abominable. I will take it though. As many of you I am sure would agree, I will tolerate a few weeks of heat to avoid months of snow.
On 7/31 Jesse, Scott, Jerry, and I went with the ICOFWA to Shreveport for some gambling and to raise money for charities within our community. Getting up early on a saturday will never be my idea of fun. Once the bus started moving I saw an old friend I haven't seen in a few years. Normally I would try and protect this persons anonymity but nobody reads this and I don't feel like playing the pronoun game.
Billie Jean was there with a very masculine looking woman. This is the same lady that used to show up at karaoke every week and tell me what a waste I was because I was so sexy. I could make some woman, namely her, very happy. I was a little confused until I remembered the old psychological saying about homophobia. Those who show their homophobia are themselves struggling with their sexuality. Her wife is also named Jesse. Coincidence or creepy, you decide. They are getting married in September and she seems to be getting her poop in neat little piles.
Here is the thing about gambling, it's not a team sport. You can't team up on slot machines. It is also rare to find enough empty machines close together that we can play at that we like. So I usually break from the group and go my own way. I asked Jesse to text me when they were ready to eat and I would meet them at the buffet line. After thirty minutes of playing you get a free buffet. I looked at my watch and had been playing for almost an hour. I sent Jesse a text asking when they wanted to eat. Was told they were eating. I was pissed! If looks could kill I would be in jail right now. Jesse and I then had an argument about the legitimacy of my anger. We don't see each other much with our schedules. Lunch with my sweetie isn't too much to ask. Also I hate being told my feelings are not justified.
Back on the bus Jerry was complaining about how these two lesbians were all over each other. He was pointing at Billie Jean. Now, I walked the casino several times and never saw them. I must have seen them but what they were doing didn't bother me. I am not a fan of PDA but there is that puppy love kind of stuff that is cute. When it crosses the line to sucking face you have gone too far. Jerry is old and easily offended by everything. Kissing in the McDonald's in a truck stop middle of nowhere at 10 pm, is unlikely to bother many. He was bitchin about kids and families. If you have a child out that late to eat, you get what you deserve.
I feel lots better.
On with the videos. Let's get to the really big shoe.
And the highnote of the week:
Kisses
Dan
On 7/31 Jesse, Scott, Jerry, and I went with the ICOFWA to Shreveport for some gambling and to raise money for charities within our community. Getting up early on a saturday will never be my idea of fun. Once the bus started moving I saw an old friend I haven't seen in a few years. Normally I would try and protect this persons anonymity but nobody reads this and I don't feel like playing the pronoun game.
Billie Jean was there with a very masculine looking woman. This is the same lady that used to show up at karaoke every week and tell me what a waste I was because I was so sexy. I could make some woman, namely her, very happy. I was a little confused until I remembered the old psychological saying about homophobia. Those who show their homophobia are themselves struggling with their sexuality. Her wife is also named Jesse. Coincidence or creepy, you decide. They are getting married in September and she seems to be getting her poop in neat little piles.
Here is the thing about gambling, it's not a team sport. You can't team up on slot machines. It is also rare to find enough empty machines close together that we can play at that we like. So I usually break from the group and go my own way. I asked Jesse to text me when they were ready to eat and I would meet them at the buffet line. After thirty minutes of playing you get a free buffet. I looked at my watch and had been playing for almost an hour. I sent Jesse a text asking when they wanted to eat. Was told they were eating. I was pissed! If looks could kill I would be in jail right now. Jesse and I then had an argument about the legitimacy of my anger. We don't see each other much with our schedules. Lunch with my sweetie isn't too much to ask. Also I hate being told my feelings are not justified.
Back on the bus Jerry was complaining about how these two lesbians were all over each other. He was pointing at Billie Jean. Now, I walked the casino several times and never saw them. I must have seen them but what they were doing didn't bother me. I am not a fan of PDA but there is that puppy love kind of stuff that is cute. When it crosses the line to sucking face you have gone too far. Jerry is old and easily offended by everything. Kissing in the McDonald's in a truck stop middle of nowhere at 10 pm, is unlikely to bother many. He was bitchin about kids and families. If you have a child out that late to eat, you get what you deserve.
I feel lots better.
On with the videos. Let's get to the really big shoe.
And the highnote of the week:
Kisses
Dan
Monday, July 26, 2010
A Constant Struggle
Trying something new. We are going to merge the Happiness and The Rant. All will be explained
Before I get started a quick question. Am I the only person who thinks Bos Ruten and Henry Rollins look eerily similar?
In order to do the Happiness every single week I rely on multiple tools. The most important being the suggestions at YouTube. On occasion they are very wrong. Just like the suggestions at Amazon. This video was suggested to me
Could you sit through the whole thing? Me neither. This is the attitude I encounter multiple times a day. Let me first say that hetero sex does not repulse or disgust me. Vagina just does not get the blood pumping. My brain is wired different is all. Gay people in any country of any ethnicity are not asking for much. Just the same rights and privileges as everyone else. The right to be recognized. The right to not be stoned just for existing as we do. The same rights that come with marriage. There is never a reason to murder another human being. Self defense wouldn't be necessary if this were the case. To make excuses for murderous behavior is irresponsible and disgusting.
Okay let's find something happy.
Yesterday my mother sent me a video from The 700 Club. I am sure you can see the problem already. It was a propaganda video claiming that because Britain has produced legislation that makes homosexuality a legal life style and giving them equal rights that England was about to outlaw christianity. I don't see the leap. It's along the same lines as the beastiality argument they always bring up when marriage rights are discussed. I just don't see the leap. Nobody wants to take away your religious rights but it is only fair, religion aside, that everyone have the same rights. Here is where the humor and irony come in. The man who heads The Christian Political Party in the UK wrote the song for the next video. Yet he believes his rights as a christian are being trampled on because of equal rights legislation.
Could you taste the irony? Huh huh? Could ya?!?! No more ranting. I will let Greg Proops do that for me. If you have kids watching Tru Jackson on Nickleodeon don't think that Greg Proops the children show actor is the same guy as Greg Proops the stand up comedian.
And the high note for the week.
Don't forget the show on wednesday.
Kisses
Dan
Before I get started a quick question. Am I the only person who thinks Bos Ruten and Henry Rollins look eerily similar?
In order to do the Happiness every single week I rely on multiple tools. The most important being the suggestions at YouTube. On occasion they are very wrong. Just like the suggestions at Amazon. This video was suggested to me
Could you sit through the whole thing? Me neither. This is the attitude I encounter multiple times a day. Let me first say that hetero sex does not repulse or disgust me. Vagina just does not get the blood pumping. My brain is wired different is all. Gay people in any country of any ethnicity are not asking for much. Just the same rights and privileges as everyone else. The right to be recognized. The right to not be stoned just for existing as we do. The same rights that come with marriage. There is never a reason to murder another human being. Self defense wouldn't be necessary if this were the case. To make excuses for murderous behavior is irresponsible and disgusting.
Okay let's find something happy.
Yesterday my mother sent me a video from The 700 Club. I am sure you can see the problem already. It was a propaganda video claiming that because Britain has produced legislation that makes homosexuality a legal life style and giving them equal rights that England was about to outlaw christianity. I don't see the leap. It's along the same lines as the beastiality argument they always bring up when marriage rights are discussed. I just don't see the leap. Nobody wants to take away your religious rights but it is only fair, religion aside, that everyone have the same rights. Here is where the humor and irony come in. The man who heads The Christian Political Party in the UK wrote the song for the next video. Yet he believes his rights as a christian are being trampled on because of equal rights legislation.
Could you taste the irony? Huh huh? Could ya?!?! No more ranting. I will let Greg Proops do that for me. If you have kids watching Tru Jackson on Nickleodeon don't think that Greg Proops the children show actor is the same guy as Greg Proops the stand up comedian.
And the high note for the week.
Don't forget the show on wednesday.
Kisses
Dan
Monday, July 19, 2010
Put On Your Steeltoes
Can't hold this one in anymore. This rant may very well just alienate everybody.
I have an elderly woman who seeks me out every week. It was nice being in Automotive last week because I didn't see her. Until Saturday that is. She is a sweet woman who I am sure thinks she has good intentions. I stopped counting the amount of times she has invited me to church. An institution in which I neither believe in nor endorse.
I have heard her praise Glen Beck in the past. Every time she does this I try and make it perfectly clear my feelings twords him by telling her the only exposure I ever have to him is when he is mentioned on The Daily Show. This octogenarian finally watched the superior program. She attempted to give me a tongue lashing. My work day had barely begun and I was not in the mood for it. So I crossed the line. I can make all the usual excuses but it was bloody hot and I have had enough of this woman.
"You do realize Glen Beck is mentally ill, right. He lies constantly yet they give him air time on a channel that claims to be a news station. News contains facts. That man rarely states facts", I attempted to inform her. She did the mental equivalent of sticking her fingers in her ears and screaming LALALALALA. Nobody particularly likes being told their point of view is wrong. As a customer service professional for fifteen years, I know the things you never tell a customer. Rule number Zero. A rule so important it comes before rule 1. Never argue with the customer. The customer is the most important part of any business. I did it anyway.
Here's the deal. The problem with extreme view points is their position. They are so far away from a rational view point they have become caricatures of insane people. From Ariana Huffington to Bill O'Rielly , Michael Moore to Glen Beck. You have to take what they say and try and find the actual truth in the story. There is nothing wrong with the actual health care people receive in this country. The problem is they can't afford it because the insurance companies have turned your health into a business instead of it being a public service. It wasn't Healthcare Reform. It was Health Insurance Reform.
I could really go on and on about why being a moderate is a necessity in the current society. When you break it down seeing things form all points of view kind of requires moderation. I never want to hear your extremist point of view when I am trapped and can't walk away from your stupidity. So I fired back at her. She claims she will never be back. She didn't ask to see a manager nor was I talked to. I will see her later this week and wave to her as she shoots me daggers and gets in someone else's lane. I think I will survive.
Let's get to the videos
This one was giving me troubles loading but be patient. This song is worth it.
Couldn't find a stand up act that did it for me this week........but I did find this
I like this song. This is possibly my favorite Leonard Cohen song. The words are very well constructed. This cover is possibly the most upbeat version. Contradiction city kids.
And the high note.
Until next week.
Kisses
Dan
I have an elderly woman who seeks me out every week. It was nice being in Automotive last week because I didn't see her. Until Saturday that is. She is a sweet woman who I am sure thinks she has good intentions. I stopped counting the amount of times she has invited me to church. An institution in which I neither believe in nor endorse.
I have heard her praise Glen Beck in the past. Every time she does this I try and make it perfectly clear my feelings twords him by telling her the only exposure I ever have to him is when he is mentioned on The Daily Show. This octogenarian finally watched the superior program. She attempted to give me a tongue lashing. My work day had barely begun and I was not in the mood for it. So I crossed the line. I can make all the usual excuses but it was bloody hot and I have had enough of this woman.
"You do realize Glen Beck is mentally ill, right. He lies constantly yet they give him air time on a channel that claims to be a news station. News contains facts. That man rarely states facts", I attempted to inform her. She did the mental equivalent of sticking her fingers in her ears and screaming LALALALALA. Nobody particularly likes being told their point of view is wrong. As a customer service professional for fifteen years, I know the things you never tell a customer. Rule number Zero. A rule so important it comes before rule 1. Never argue with the customer. The customer is the most important part of any business. I did it anyway.
Here's the deal. The problem with extreme view points is their position. They are so far away from a rational view point they have become caricatures of insane people. From Ariana Huffington to Bill O'Rielly , Michael Moore to Glen Beck. You have to take what they say and try and find the actual truth in the story. There is nothing wrong with the actual health care people receive in this country. The problem is they can't afford it because the insurance companies have turned your health into a business instead of it being a public service. It wasn't Healthcare Reform. It was Health Insurance Reform.
I could really go on and on about why being a moderate is a necessity in the current society. When you break it down seeing things form all points of view kind of requires moderation. I never want to hear your extremist point of view when I am trapped and can't walk away from your stupidity. So I fired back at her. She claims she will never be back. She didn't ask to see a manager nor was I talked to. I will see her later this week and wave to her as she shoots me daggers and gets in someone else's lane. I think I will survive.
Let's get to the videos
This one was giving me troubles loading but be patient. This song is worth it.
Couldn't find a stand up act that did it for me this week........but I did find this
I like this song. This is possibly my favorite Leonard Cohen song. The words are very well constructed. This cover is possibly the most upbeat version. Contradiction city kids.
And the high note.
Until next week.
Kisses
Dan
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