A few days ago, I wrote a post around the question, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” My answer was that things – the events or situations in our lives – actually aren’t bad or good; bad and … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2009
Question: Gay sex vs. straight sex.
I was talking to Alyssa, my friend at the gym, about the freakishness of gay sex vs. straight sex. In general, do you think straight people or gay people are freakier in the bedroom? Leave your answer in the comments. … Continue reading
Bad things, good people.
Back in Catholic high school, I remember my doctrine teachers struggling over the question, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Their answers were always long, rambling and often incoherent. Yesterday, my mom, sister and I discussed the question. … Continue reading
talky blog & follow-up: Are you born gay?
A few weeks ago, I asked: Are you born gay? And hundreds of you weighed in through the comments. I knew that a talky blog was in order! Congratulations to commentator “Clarke N” for winning the $25 gift certificate to … Continue reading
Just because I’m nice to you doesn’t mean that I want to sleep with you.
In person, I tend to be fairly pleasant in my interactions with others. I smile, laugh and converse with anyone that engages me. I do this because, in my heart of hearts, I love and honor all beings. However, it … Continue reading
But here it is.
Yesterday afternoon, my mom and sister arrived in Toronto. They drove up from Rhode Island in a trip that took them two days. Planning ahead (and since there is no guest parking in building), I had them park at Scotty … Continue reading
What are your goals for a relationship?
When we enter into a formal or informal union with another person, there are conscious or unconscious goals behind our actions. We’re not completely altruistic in our motivations; each of us is looking to get something out of a relationship. … Continue reading
To the generations before me: Thank you.
Though I’m from the United States, I’ve been enjoying my summer north of the border in Canada. In many ways, the United States and Canada are similar. Walking down the street and observing the culture, you could mistake Toronto for … Continue reading
Bitch-slapped by beauty.
Back in January of 2007, I was living in Washington, DC. At a subway stop near to my home, a violinist played four Bach pieces for 45 minutes. Some 2,000 commuters hustled and bustled by the artist – few paid … Continue reading
talky blog: Hot gay twins.
I couldn’t resist doing this talky blog with Ryan: