I care about gay marriage, not for myself necessarily, but for those who have little recourse for MPOA and POA, who would otherwise be excluded from any say so.
And the fact that we thought this was settled law, while this rogue, partisan, Supremely compromised Court bends to the whims of dear dictator—fuck it—it’s upsetting, harmful, and will be miserable for those affected.
You know I understanding, Nerd. Thank you for caring and sharing…about gay marriage and so many things. The world is a better place for so many because of you. :-*
I've seen and heard Calum Scott a half dozen times and every time I cry. He hits me in the heart and soul, not just the timbre of his voice but the words that mean so much. I have spent the better part of 74 years feeling invisible and even more so among gay men. I always feel that everyone is going home with someone other than me. I struggle to attract a tiny bit of attention so as to at least start a conversation. It's getting better and the more I have adopted the attitude of "I don't care" with the help of an anti-anxiety med, the better off I feel. I'm still radically lonely and dare not expect much from others, but I now have the courage just to be who I am without apology. I still look at everyone dancing with chosen partners and yearn for the opportunity just to find a FWB to delve into the erotic zone of body and soul. I guess I want to touch hearts as Calum Scott does so naturally. As was stated, marriage is not the end all, though I've been so attached for over ten years. No, it's intimacy, connection, communion, transcendent conversation, having an outlet for my very powerful intuitive empathy to help and be helped, to love and to be loved fully, completely, skin to skin. Isn't that the gift gay men offer the world? We project the ideal of what marriage ought to be in its fullness, for all people. We wish to share the energy of life that comes in love and sex when the intention is pure and open to possibilities. We just wish to be seen and embraced as the first step in emotional and spiritual transformation.
Thanks Clint and Luciano. I saw Pavarotti in Lucia at The Lyric about 50 years ago. A favorite opera of my mother, whose favorite opera singer was Lily Pons - Mad Scene from Lucia (1937 movie) introduced by Edward Everett Horton with several other recognizable actors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-shm1JRHajQ RT 09:04 🎵🎹🎵🎹🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🌈🏳🌈
Byron, thank you for sharing you love story. In fits and starts sounds not only realistic but romantic as it gets to me. My condolences on your husband’s passing. It sounds like you’ve got quite the cache of memories to keep you warm and fuzzy…and inspire others to find their own versions of a long-term relationship. Much love and light!
Not often that any of us get to see the single performance that launches a successful career for a singer. This one was unforgettable.
It truly was. And to think he performed it not long after his sister’s performance…which didn’t fair as well. Cheers, David!
I care about gay marriage, not for myself necessarily, but for those who have little recourse for MPOA and POA, who would otherwise be excluded from any say so.
And the fact that we thought this was settled law, while this rogue, partisan, Supremely compromised Court bends to the whims of dear dictator—fuck it—it’s upsetting, harmful, and will be miserable for those affected.
You know I understanding, Nerd. Thank you for caring and sharing…about gay marriage and so many things. The world is a better place for so many because of you. :-*
I've seen and heard Calum Scott a half dozen times and every time I cry. He hits me in the heart and soul, not just the timbre of his voice but the words that mean so much. I have spent the better part of 74 years feeling invisible and even more so among gay men. I always feel that everyone is going home with someone other than me. I struggle to attract a tiny bit of attention so as to at least start a conversation. It's getting better and the more I have adopted the attitude of "I don't care" with the help of an anti-anxiety med, the better off I feel. I'm still radically lonely and dare not expect much from others, but I now have the courage just to be who I am without apology. I still look at everyone dancing with chosen partners and yearn for the opportunity just to find a FWB to delve into the erotic zone of body and soul. I guess I want to touch hearts as Calum Scott does so naturally. As was stated, marriage is not the end all, though I've been so attached for over ten years. No, it's intimacy, connection, communion, transcendent conversation, having an outlet for my very powerful intuitive empathy to help and be helped, to love and to be loved fully, completely, skin to skin. Isn't that the gift gay men offer the world? We project the ideal of what marriage ought to be in its fullness, for all people. We wish to share the energy of life that comes in love and sex when the intention is pure and open to possibilities. We just wish to be seen and embraced as the first step in emotional and spiritual transformation.
So beautifully said, Michael. Thank you for sharing your experience and opening your heart to me and the crew. Cheers, my dears!
You have to do what's right for you!
Agreed, though I wouldn’t mind doing what’s right for someone else too. It’s just not my main focus (for a change lol). Cheers, Dan!
Thanks Clint and Luciano. I saw Pavarotti in Lucia at The Lyric about 50 years ago. A favorite opera of my mother, whose favorite opera singer was Lily Pons - Mad Scene from Lucia (1937 movie) introduced by Edward Everett Horton with several other recognizable actors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-shm1JRHajQ RT 09:04 🎵🎹🎵🎹🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🌈🏳🌈
Thank you, Steve, for sharing and caring! :-*
Ohhh Clint we are more familiar than different 🫂 Cheers DougT 🇫🇴🇬🇧
We are indeed, my friend. Cheers!
I am 80+, but we hold many similar feelings about "love." https://mhorvich.substack.com/p/my-husband-of-41-years-died-i-dont?r=3z5war
We definitely do, Michael. Thank you for sharing your post. Lovely writing. Cheers!
Byron, thank you for sharing you love story. In fits and starts sounds not only realistic but romantic as it gets to me. My condolences on your husband’s passing. It sounds like you’ve got quite the cache of memories to keep you warm and fuzzy…and inspire others to find their own versions of a long-term relationship. Much love and light!