So last week, or the week before, I looked into the mirror and realized I needed a hair cut. Sadly a hair cut was not in the budget. But I knew the scissors were at hand. In fact, in the drawer to the left. It was just too easy. I then made the fatal error. I self-cut.

Now realize, this is a serious situation in any case, but as a GAY MAN this was a major error. I am lucky that Cher didn’t swoop down out of the sky and beat me herself. But I was desperate! I had to look my best and a hair cut was NOT an option. So I picked up the scissors and got busy. Truth be told I was actually cuter than I had been for about 48 hours. It went downhill from there. Fast. In 4 days I looked bad. Haggard. Just bad. I see why self-styling is so risky.

So today I went in to my usual gal. We said hello, and she asked if I wanted anything different. I spilled the beans: “before we start, I have a confession.” “I know”, she replied with a smile. “You cut it yourself.” 

OMG. She could tell by looking. It was embarrassing. I had made the fatal error. My gay card was at risk…

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daniel · lunch time · say it · ping it

Join us on Thursday, April 24, 2008, for Dining Out for Life! Dining Out for Life is an international fundraising event involving the generous participation of restaurants throughout the country.

In exchange for pledging a minimum of 25% of their day’s food and liquor sales, restaurants and bars receive promotional materials and are listed in a city-wide marketing and advertising campaign to increase customer traffic on Thursday, April 24, 2008.

The funds raised will benefit The Center’s HIV/AIDS services and prevention programs.

Where did you eat?

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daniel · mid-afternoon · 1 comment · ping it

I had to wake up extra early to pick-up my dry cleaning. It looked like they weren’t open yet and I was getting pissed as I strode up to the door. I mean it was after 10…

Turns out the chick forgot to turn on the ‘open’ sign as well as like half of the lights in there. False alarm !

Now I need to shower and put on one of those freshly cleaned and pressed shirts and get my ass to work!

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daniel · late morning · say it · ping it

I have just finished reading Blind Fall. It’s the latest by Christopher Rice. I have read all his books. I am such a good gay like that. He is gay after all, as well as Anne Rice’s kid. Actually, all that aside he has become one of my favorite authors, and I was looking forward to reading this one. I have to admit it started slow. I feel like Randy Jackson right now, but yo yo dawg, check it out, it was kinda weird for me in the beginning. I think that this story was more of a stretch, I mean in my opinion it had to be difficult for a gay man to create and bring to life a straight Marine character. Luckily, the weirdness in the beginning faded fast and I got completely hooked on the story. As I tend to do if I like the book. It is not uncommon for me to finish a good book in one or two sittings. I think I read this one in three. That’s still a very good book. In the end I was sobbing too. But I won’t give away plot. I suck at that and will ruin it somehow…. How’s about the Barnes & Noble synopsis?

From three-time New York Times bestselling author Christopher Rice—whose novels have been called “bold and ambitious” by The New York Times, “chillingly perverse” by USA Today, and “shocking, sexy…intricate” by Glamour—comes this startling psychological thriller about an Iraq War vet who seeks redemption and revenge when a fellow Marine he failed to protect during the war is brutally murdered.
John Houck became a Marine to become a hero. But his life changed when he failed to notice an explosive device that ended up maiming the captain of his Force Recon Company, a respected Marine who nearly sacrificed himself to save John’s life.
Home from Iraq, John pays a visit to his former captain, only to discover the captain has been gruesomely murdered. John pursues a strange man he sees running from the scene, but he discovers that Alex Martin is not the murderer. Alex is, in fact, the former captain’s secret male lover and the killer’s intended next victim.

All in all this book carries the dp.com seal of approval. It’s a good read. A good story. And it approaches the gay subject matter from a perspective that I feel many readers (regardless of their own orientation) can relate to if they maintain an open mind.

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daniel · the wee hours · 2 comments · ping it

Okay, so there is another Charger game this week. As you may recall, I experienced my first football game viewing (from start to finish) last week. We had a bit of a gathering, and kind folks kinda explained the game to me as it went. I had a blast. So much so, that since my work schedule allows it I may watch the Big Game tomorrow. By myself. With no one to explain anything. Heh. And it is a big game. The winner of the Chargers-Patriots game tomorrow moves on to face the winner of the New York Giants-Green Bay Packers game (3:30 p.m.) in Super Bowl XLII. So tonight I was trying to research my new favorite team. You know, looking at all the pictures. I found a new reason to love football.

#57. Matt Wilhelm. He’s dreamy! 6’4” and 245 pounds of muscle. See? Now we have something here with this football thing. Now we have discovered a hot guy playing in the game. Football just got sexier. I mean we all knew tennis and soccer were filled with hot guys. Even golf has a few. Swimming of course. Basketball… But football was always kinda rough, and those helmets really cover your face. Now we know better!

And don’t forget my favorite hottie on TV talking about sports. Kyle Kraska from my Local 8 news team. He’ll be live FROM New England to cover the game.

I just need to run out and get potato chips.

Oh! New category today… “Gettin’ my butch on”. Cause I mean really. With the sports stuff lately. Who do I think I am? Heh.

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daniel · late at night · 1 comment · ping it

Okay, this has nothing to do with the holiday. I realize this. However, doesn’t it remind you about how thankful you are to have eyes? Let’s take a moment, shall we? *sigh* This man has the dp.com seal of approval. (I think that would make a great tattoo, don’t you? Like my signature on an ass. Cabbage Patch-ish only pornier.)

We can make a difference here people. Vote! Vote for Ryan!

You knew we were voting, right?! We are. For the new face crotch MAN of Armani A|X! There is no other choice! Wait, actually there is. There’s the guy clearly missing ribs. He’s not that cute. Ew. Then there’s the shaved headed guy. He’s hawt in that come-and-do-me kinda way… Ooh er! Come on tho! Ryan is clearly the hawtest, total package kinda guy. He has hair, a great face, all his ribs (I have a friend that counted), and the mystery of the less revealing black briefs. Exciting! So you have to take 2.2 seconds to register. Don’t you want pretty ads in your magazines? Go vote!

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daniel · the wee hours · say it · ping it