September 2010
3 posts
On Par Gaydar
I haven’t had much use for “gaydar” in a long time. When I see someone, their heteroness/homoness is either obvious or it’s not, and this is like noticing whether someone needs a haircut or is dressing too hipster for his age — it’s usually a fleeting mental note that has no pertinence or weight on the situation at hand.
The only time detecting someone’s...
When Applicable, Roll Over
Go ahead, leave the heavy lifting to men.
This is not a metaphor. I’m being literal. I don’t like to pick up, carry or move things. I’m not physically as strong as most full grown men, nor do I care to be. They can have that superiority over me. Actually, I prefer that they do.
But my sucking at moving has only partially to do with strength and size. This weekend I helped my...
F.U. Staycays
When I was in college and I lived with my parents, I visited 11 countries and 9 American cities in a three-year stretch. Back then, my living expenses were nil (aside from beer and Jack in the Box), and my savings account actually had a purpose.
Since moving out on my own and paying rent (i.e the last 10 years), the only new destinations I’ve traveled to are Canada and maybe three random...
