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I'm glad you posted this blog as it was good to get reacquainted with you and your story. I'm extremely happy to know that you'll eventually be getting back to Cross Currents. It's one of my long term favourite stories. I think I've been following CC just as you started posting it and if memory serves me correctly you were active in the Fraternity Memoir's yahoo group(s). It's good to have you active here on GA. Take Care®, Vic

Oh Good! Michelle said you promised her Ghiradelli's I never pictured you liking the hairy type, but that guy seemed cuddly & mellow. Have fun up there!

Congratulations!!!! I'm so glad it went well. It must feel like you've taken a huge weight/burden off your shoulders. Take Care®, Vic

Dennis or Aaron? If this were a poll, I'd choose 'None of the above' . Take Care, Vic

Hope she doesn't end up being a Janie or a Marissa

California's constitution is relatively easy to amend. It only requires a simple majority of voters to do so via the initiative process (which is what happened in Proposition 8).

Wow, Iowa.... a unanimous decision too.... Iowa high court legalizes gay marriage in state

*gasp*, two fans as obsessed as I get about Dom's writing!!! As soon as I read your post, I remembered vividly the sense of relief that Owen felt when he realized Chris & Tony were in the room with him. I tear up a little everytime I read that scene. TLW Ch 1 is still my all time favourite.

That was a fun read . Has R.C. Mills written anything else? A quick glance at the GA author list and Nifty didn't find him.

I thought the biggest one was Joe 'resigning' from GA and Snowy's response

Yes, back in the day the saying was "Left is right and right is wrong"

Yup, a topic already exists for this Piercings - started by Domluka And people thought I was making it up that Dom had piercings

Fear of snakes doesn't seem irrational...like a big boa curling around your body and squeezing the life out of it.

I was very sorry to hear about Mark's passing. I know Mark had been dealing with health issues for a while, but it's still so sad when someone so young passes away. He didn't deserve it. Mark was an extremely nice & funny guy who frequented GA Chat and MSN back in the day. I'll miss him

Poor Kevin, I never pictured you with a monotone voice

I think Steve mentioned in a blog (not the one about being a Pr*ck in a previous life ) but about the evil puff of air glaucoma test that eye doctor perform. To this day, I still jump or blink my eyes early whenever I have to take that test. Rationally speaking, I know it won't hurt, so why do I still jump? Then I started thinking what are my other irrational fears? Here they are: 1) Eye/Puff of air test 2) Opening up a tube of refrigerator dough like Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls or Biscuits - I always hold my breath or squint my eyes because I'm afraid that stuff will come flying out or explode all over the place 3) Popping a balloon - Still can't do it What are yours? ok, I'm a big sissy, so sue me

Hi John, great thread. For me, it's hard to quantify what I've learned or taken away. I will say though that Dom's writing (and the hours I've spent reading his stories) has had a big impact on my life. I've just enjoyed reading his work (repeatedly in most cases) and enjoyed being part of the Domluka franchise these 4+ years. I wish I would have been able to read TLW, TOU, & DD when I was 'coming of age'.... TOU teaches that 'there's nothing wrong with you'.. a message that any young gay person could use. TLW teaches about friendship (both giving and receiving) & DD teaches about not sleeping with the first pretty boy who gives you attention ( *CoughAaronCough*) I wish I had some words of wisdom on your dilemna with your mom. Good luck with her. Take Care®, Vic

Went to a party this evening, and one of the guests brought a pasta salad made with Penis shaped pasta.

Congratulations!!!!! Have you thought about the speech you're going to give?

Maybe your dad was trying to give you beer(wine) money!

But we're not normal/rival brother & sister. I helped raise her, I picked her up when she cried. I'm not supposed to be perving on her boyfriends

I have 3 siblings: two who are older than me and then a sister who's 16 years younger than me. This blog is about her. I remember when she was an infant, changing her diaper, teaching her to ride her bike without training wheels on, her crying when I went away to college, sending her off to college. Basically, I've seen her grow up to be the 24 year old women she is today. She's dated a few guys before, all nice guys. Well, she's dating a new guy. Makes her real happy. What's the problem? I just saw some pictures of the new guy and good god he's cute. Not model cute, but cute in that if I were picking out my perfect BF, he'd look like him (only mine would be 16 years older). He has the hair color I like, the skin color I like, the body style I like, the nose I like, the eyes I like...you get the picture. :wacko: As the proper big brother, I'm supposed to be leery of him, making sure he doesn't mess with my sister or else I'll have to kick his ass. But kick is not what I want to do to that. This is weird :wacko: . I feel dirty. I feel guilty. I've let my catholic membership lapse, but are there any catholic priests out here in GA who could take my confession? 500 hail marys, or some our fathers? I need penance!

I'm totally out at work and I don't think it's an issue. If it is an issue for some, they're closeted about it. I've been at this job for just over 5 years and I started out being out right away. That wasn't always the case at previous jobs where I'd be a little slower in coming out to co-workers (worried how people I liked would take it). If I ever switch jobs again, I'll make it clear from the get go that I'm gay (no gender neutral pronouns). Actually, I'll make it be known before the job in the interview process. I'd rather people axe me ahead of time if my being gay is an issue for them. If they don't want gays working there, why on earth would I want to work there? It's been my experience that gays are well represented in the IT field, so I don't think it would be an issue finding gay friendly workplaces.

Aww, I loved this story! Thanks!