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That type of relationship is extremely complicated and I am in no position to say one way or another, whether you two shoul end your friendship. Being gay, I can separate the category of people that I know I can't ever love as friends, lovers, or anything else. A few degrees of separation is worth a bit in life.

Amazing movie, it was so touching and rewarding to watch. The love of food, the social and political backgrounds of the people, and the rich tapestry of human history. It was delightful and real. I will admit, I am foodie. I love different cuisines and I have a strong palate for sauces. My favorite is the subtle textural differences in sauces; those combination are so interesting. The movie also made me think about my own creativity as an author; Why have I slowed down my writing? I work, but it isn't an excuse. I can still write if I desire to and focus my mind. I feel like I need to focus again and get back to my own roots as writer. Thanks Julia Child for inspiring me, too. Bon Appetit!

Anyone remember this old series from the 1990's? Well, I just saw it again on Nick at night and it is still funny even so many years later. I was watching the episode where Fran dressed up as nun to get into the hospital to visit one of the kids, since she was not their legal guardian yet. It was so funny to see her as a nun with Jewish mannerism. It just made me roll over laughing each time. I did some research and it turns out the Nanny has become international success with a wide variety of adaptions that I never knew about. Anyone seen the other series? International adaptions of the Nanny

Basically, it's like: I really like you and we should be together more often. Then, it's like I am not sure where we are going. Odd type of relationship.

Let's see some updates: 1. I am kind of in and out of this relationship with a boy. He's nice, but I get mixed feelings from him. 2. I have changed my job, which is interesting. I was not fired, but I got a better offer through my searching and left my statehouse job. I am now a Business consultant with specialty in taxation, health care, organizational structural dynamics, and a few other things. 3. Well with the list of my specialties, I think it is well assumed, I have my Master's degree in Taxation now. I also am finishing work on certifications and several other things. 4. My writing has taken a backseat, which I promise I will return to. First up has to be Exodus, I love that story and I got to finish the second half of week 1. Then I will move onto finishing the final two parts of the Alexander Arch in Love and Again. Worlds of difference is finally heading somewhere next chapter, but it is not a nice journey ahead for the boys, sorry. My other stories, Reign in Hell and Home is in the heart are going forward, but my guess is it will be about November before I can get to them. Okay, with that update, I am off.

Happy Bday, Mike

The sorting hat says... Hufflepuff! Look below to see how compatible you are with each house, and for descriptions of the houses. House Crest Score (0-100) House Description 88 Gryffindor Said Gryffindor, "We'll teach all those with brave deeds to their name." Students of Gryffindor are typically brave, daring, and chivalrous. Famous members include Harry, Ron, Hermione, Albus Dumbledore (head of Hogwarts), and Minerva McGonagall (head of Gryffindor). 89 Ravenclaw Said Ravenclaw, "We'll teach those whose intelligence is surest." Ravenclaw students tend to be clever, witty, intelligent, and knowledgeable. Notable residents include Cho Chang and Padma Patil (objects of Harry and Ron's affections), and Luna Lovegood (daughter of The Quibbler magazine's editor). 90 Hufflepuff Said Hufflepuff, "I'll teach the lot, and treat them just the same." Hufflepuff students are friendly, fair-minded, modest, and hard-working. A well-known member was Cedric Diggory, who represented Hogwarts in the most recent Triwizard Tournament. 49 Slytherin Said Slytherin, "We'll teach just those whose ancestry is purest." Slytherin students are typically cunning and hungry for power. Important members include Draco Malfoy (Harry's nemesis), Professor Severus Snape (head of Slytherin), and Lord Voldemort. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm a hufflepuff, nice.

Darn, those 5 minutes were wasted too quickly, now I must read something else to offset my sexual libido.

It's a very odd issue, she's the only girl that has kept my attention for more than a few minutes. It is an odd type of feeling to think about her. I just wonder why she's still in my thoughts to this day, it's just strange. It's not sexual or anything, but the thoughts and actions seem to repeat in my life.

I don't know where this topic belongs, it's too soft for the soapbox politics and possibly issue oriented for the general forum, so let's see where we go from here: This issue started, when I went to a starbucks and I ordered an iced white mocha with whip cream. Pretty simple and mundane, but I just started wondering why I always ordered the same drink at Starbucks. Then, it hit me. It was due to a girl that I was "dating" in high school. The term dating in this case was more an idea of deflection from any hints at my homosexuality. She was a nice girl and we got along pretty well. She opened up to me about her problems, her family issues, and her insecurities. We started off as friends and somehow we started dating, but I never truly had any interest in her sexually. Whenever we went to a Starbucks, she always ordered an iced white mocha with whip cream and I followed. Well, even during the time we were "dating", I was still mainly interested in guys. One of my longest friends was among the guys I liked. He had a lot of inferiority issues due to his learning disability and I wanted to be there for him. I knew he was not gay, but I still liked him nonetheless. One day, I found out that he and my "girlfriend" had been together and friends forced me to confront her with the issue. I felt hurt, but I don't know why. I didn't feel attraction for her, nor did I have a chance with him. Are there people in life that transcends sexual appreciation? I really don't know. It was not love that I felt for her at the start, nor did I ever had a feeling of desire, but the issue is I still hold feelings for her even now. As a gay man, I am pretty open about my perceptions and sexuality nowadays versus my high school self. However, I have been questioning my inability to forget her. Anyone have good insights into this? or maybe have a similar story?

Ah a dark Shade is covering GA today, which is good cuz I need somewhere cool to relax. Happy Birthday Shadowgod!!!

Well, it's been a while since I wrote a chapter and I have been feeling introspective for a while now, so I am continuing my story. Worlds of Difference chapter 4 This is a time travel story with multiple universes interacting in a fluid timeline with an interesting concept that I would call "Predestination potential", something that people will understand as I write this story out. It takes the old elements of a predestination storyline and add in elements of chaos theory to create this concept of "predestination potential". Most of you know that I write in a style of historical fiction, so there are many levels of history embedded in my story. It's based on a semi-historical story about the murder of a Chinese king. It's very interesting, some historians believe that Sun Tzu, the legendary strategist, was the one assassinated the king in order for his son to ascend to the throne. This era was also the birth of Confucianism and was dominated by Daoist thought from Laoizi's principles of universal equivalence. Some historians and physicists even consider that the origins of the principles of universal equivalence might have been the first instance of "General Relativity" theory in recorded history. Proto-daoist thought was a scientific field geared toward rational observations before the introduction deities.

Wow, it's been another cycle around the sun for you. Happy Birthday!!!

I thought, I completed you, not defined you. Damn Jerry Maguire! Some of the best defining words come from epitaphs: "God damn you all, I told you so" would be my favorite from H.G. Wells

The movie was good and funny at times. I am not sure whether I should feel sad or happy about the movie. I read the book, so I knew Dumbledore would have his literary end, but there was something else in the movie. I actually found the entire love potion scene with Ron and Harry quite funny and almost slash-able. ( . ) Other than that scene, the movie played out fair, but something about Snape/Harry interaction seemed missing. I also thought the Horace/Harry moments were underwhelming. Dumbledore pulled everything together very well. I give it 8.5/10- Good, but there were a couple things that could have been done better. PS: For some odd reason, during the tower scene with Dumbledore, I kept thinking of Gandalf in the first Lord of the Rings movie.

Aww, I hope the guy finds a new mate. Harry, how could you walk out on him? You guys had a kid together and everything.

Great News, I hope he recovers fully. The Swine flu is pretty dangerous, but it great to hear he's getting better. I hope through all this you two can grow stronger in your bonds.

I think they figured it out now, finally. Genetics is such a good science.

I really do enjoy scientific studies and exploration of the unknown, too much Trekkie still inside me! Medical science is nearing a point, where a theoretical cure for HIV, not AIDS itself, might be possible. I like the notion that Stem cells have that kind of capability and it opens the options slightly. If I were infected, but I had the money and influence, then I would take this hundred to one chance of curing myself. I really do hope this pans out into a full cure for HIV and eventually isolate the viral components and reverse AIDS altogether. Due to my business legal background, I also have an interest in medical ethics (yeah, I know strange right, a business guy having ethics ). Right now, the few organizations with gay rights being well funded are the HIV/AIDS foundations; some could argue the marriage equality is also starting to get their own niche funding, but it is smaller than HIV/AIDS groups. Common hatred and common discrimination due to the AIDS epidemic of the 1980's brought many differing gay people from various backgrounds together. Yet, through time and less emphasis, AIDS is no longer as frightening and the hatred has become more overt. In Gay history, I would call those that grew up in the 1970's can be called the Stonewall generation, 1980's generation could be called the HIV/AIDS generation, 1990's could be called the Don't Ask/Shepard Generation and the 2000's could be called the "legal" generation (for the end of sodomy laws and beginning of same sex marriage). Even after those changes, HIV/AIDS have always been that issue we could find many allies on and have a common ground with heterosexuals or religious authorities. I grew up during the late 1990's on into the 2000's, so I am on the fence here for the future of Gay rights.

I was looking through CNN and found this interesting piece of news: Man appears free of HIV after stem cell transplant This is cool and Stem cell research is only beginning to take shape. If it keep going at this rate, there might be hope for people suffering from this disease in our community and across the world. They are still far from a workable cure, but if this works out and they can duplicate the inhibitor, which would allow immune system to function despite the HIV virus, then people could live longer and more fulfilling lives. Research is going to be key, but I wonder what this may affect in the future in a world without AIDS or fear of AIDS being a death sentence. I think GA's dkstories noted that HIV and AIDS issues were the reason many gay people came together in 1980's and formed the beginnings of the modern gay rights movement. The problems with the movements dislocation as of late without leadership is only one piece of a greater issue with keeping it together. Without the significant catalyst of fighting against prejudice brought on by HIV/AIDS, what will happen to the gay community? It is interesting to ponder a world after HIV, since it might be within a few decades. This is not meant to be political question, but just an observation on a world without the threat of HIV/AIDS.

Just be glad that this is not the same LDS of the 1870's. When writing "Home is in the heart", I did some serious research on LDS history and one thing that struck me was their overwhelming power over the local authorities in Utah. It was so bad at one point that they killed non-LDS settlers within Utah territory, prompting the US federal government to send in troops to quell them. These events are now half forgotten by most people for political and regional integrity, but the LDS church has had a history of violence

As I said not my cup of tea either. He overplayed the stunts and jokes, there was very little satire and social commentary for a redeeming factor. @Drewbie, drew carey did host the show, "Whose is it anyway"; although, it might have been spun from the British version. It was funny either way. A heterosexual man playing a flamboyant gay man; sounds like "will and grace", hehe!

Actually, in the past, it was people being so uptight and sensitive that spurred comedy to be made. Modern comedians need to learn to connect with audiences. I use to do improv, so I know the difficulty of relating scenes and jokes, but you have to connect with them. The best comedy is one where the audience is laughing with the scene, not simply at it. I remember Drew Carey hosted an improv show a few years ago called "Whose line is it anyways?", which worked with the audience to get the humor out, not simply orchestrating a scene for them.

Family Guy= Funny in doses South Park= Funny in doses Ali G/Bruno/Borat/Cohen= Funny in smaller doses I can understand and like some offensive humor with satire, but everyone has a threshold on how far they will go. Back in the 90's, The Simpsons were the most satirical "out there" television/media show. Today, their brand of humor is considered tame compared to Family guy and South Park (I prefer South Park, mainly due to the propaganda episode of Cartoon wars, hehe ). Sasha Cohen's stuff is offensive on a different more visceral level, but it can be funny in some ways if the satire is realized. I feel he overplays his own comedic sketches and basically sold out real comedic satire for cheap stunts in long form formats. Bruno is not my cup of tea, nor was Borat in the long form. A shame for a satire comedian to sell out his craft for stunts. Flamboyant gay characters is funny if you deal with the absurdity and hypocrisy that flamboyancy has in our culture versus the hetero norm.

Gay Asian guys take time to come out of our shells. Give a him a chance and I can promise you the sex is good on both ends! Enjoy the sex, I'm getting back out myself into the playtime phase. I do feel lonely and horny without a boyfriend anymore, so I feel like just saying f**k it, just f**k around (safely!) and enjoy.