Thursday, June 30, 2005
Farewell
No, I'm not leaving.
I'm just saying farewell to Terese, Chris and their son, Skyler. They're leaving DC for good to Minnesota. I'd like to wish them good luck in their future endeavors.
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What do you think of this?
Pittsburgh Scientists Cheat Death With Dogs
Scientists have found a way to revive dogs, 3 hours after they have been clinically pronounced dead. The method was to flush out the circulatory systems with ice cold salt solution, which drops the temperature from the standard 98.6 degrees to 50 degrees. Then, warm blood is slowly pumped back into the system, along with a brief shock to the heart. Viola! This whole process is called suspended animation.
Now, they want to test on humans...soon! If successful, this will definitely change the medical field.
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Gonna see a dentist later today and get that crown that I was supposed to get last year but kept putting it off. Pah! Tonight, Cliff and I will check out Batman Begins. Can't wait!
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I'm just saying farewell to Terese, Chris and their son, Skyler. They're leaving DC for good to Minnesota. I'd like to wish them good luck in their future endeavors.
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What do you think of this?
Pittsburgh Scientists Cheat Death With Dogs
Scientists have found a way to revive dogs, 3 hours after they have been clinically pronounced dead. The method was to flush out the circulatory systems with ice cold salt solution, which drops the temperature from the standard 98.6 degrees to 50 degrees. Then, warm blood is slowly pumped back into the system, along with a brief shock to the heart. Viola! This whole process is called suspended animation.
Now, they want to test on humans...soon! If successful, this will definitely change the medical field.
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Gonna see a dentist later today and get that crown that I was supposed to get last year but kept putting it off. Pah! Tonight, Cliff and I will check out Batman Begins. Can't wait!
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Wednesday, June 29, 2005
The Terminal
KT was bored with this movie halfway through. He left and did some more sudoku puzzles. I watched the rest. I'll just say that I definitely won't watch it again.
This film could have been shorter or at least, made it more interesting. The "battles" between Viktor (Tom Hanks) and immigration office were just redundant. Movies that are set in one setting/location throughout the film tend to lose interests of the viewers. For example, John Q. It was almost entirely filmed in a hospital. Ugh. The same for The Terminal, almost entirely in an airport.
Overall, I wasn't quite entertained by this film.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Hotel Rwanda
What were you doing in 1994?
I had just graduated from high school the previous year. That fall after graduation, I attended a Bible college. Barely lasted a semester. I moved back home and found a job that would last for 7 years.
1994, I was 20 years old. I had began coming out of the closet to friends and some close cousins of mine. I was having a great time!
While I was having a great time, some people, across the globe, were being massacred. I wasn't even aware of it. I didn't even know about it until Rwanda was having a 10 year memorial last year.
KT and I finally had the chance to watch Hotel Rwanda, a true story of Paul Rusesabagina and his efforts to keep some Tutsi refugees safe from death by the Hutus. Some have called this film and Paul, a modern day Schindler's List.
If you plan to watch this film, expect to go through a series of emotions. I found myself crying, angry, disgusted and gasping in some parts. I just cannot imagine being in their shoes. Running and hiding for your life, because you have different physical characteristics. Imagine seeing your own people murdered?!? Imagine the kids see that as well?!?
America had the chance to step up and stop this mass murder. Yet, America, along with England, France and Australia, chose to ignore their pleas. All because Rwanda has nothing of interest to offer. You see, America isn't a country, it's a corporation these days. Yeah, I know that argument that America should stop being the world police. However, MILLIONS of Tutsis were being murdered. How many more had to be murdered before we would have said "ok, that's enough"?
One comment really hit me hard. A cameraman approached Paul to apologize for the raw footage of people being mass murdered. Paul said that no apology was necesary because it would be shown around the world and people will react. The cameraman wisely replied that such action would not happen. He said that people will look up from their dinner plates, hear the news, view the footage and then return to their dinner. That's so true! We often read news articles and go *heart touch* and then move on to the next article.
Hotel Rwanda is one powerful film that can make you go through some emotions. However, will it change us to spark some actions or make our voices heard to the goverment to step to stop some atrocities? I hope so.
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Sudoku
Daily Sudoku
The Object of Sudoku
"The object is to insert the numbers in the boxes to satisfy only one condition: each row, column and 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 through 9 exactly once. What could be simpler?"
I just started playing Sudoku yesterday when it first appeared in the Washington Post Express. It's fun and addicting! It's fairly simple...that is, if you have some good deduction skills. Try it out yourself online or check it out in the Express, which appears below the daily crossword puzzle.
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Monday, June 27, 2005
What the Heck Just Happened?
I hadn't blogged for a few days because I just had to deal with something, despite the busy weekend.
Ok, here goes. KT picked me up from work at a metro station. As soon as I got in the car, he handed me a letter. It was a letter from Dad. We've gone back to snail mail because Dad, somehow, cannot afford internet services and had to cease electronic communication with me. Ok, no biggie. I had given him my numbers to reach me via VP and IP Relay on AIM.
I opened up the letter and it was full of apologies. I was like...what is he trying to say. I finally get to that one sentence that was like a slap to my face. He got married! Y E S! I, on the other hand, had no clue. He got married on Saturday, June 18th. He wrote the letter 2 days after the marriage.
I just couldn't believe it. Dad explained that the reason for the sudden marriage was because of the chilling reception from family members to this woman. I guess he assumed that I'd do the same. I have no issues with the woman. I just have issues with Dad. He made this traditional wedding vow with this woman. You know the "in sickness, in health...for richer, for poorer" stuff. Yet, he has unfinished business with me and family members...lots of broken and empty promises by him and he was supposed to carry out the wishes from Mom. Since Mom's death, 1 1/2 years ago, he has neglected most or broken Mom's wishes. For most of the family members, that's just plain cruel.
He's been having on-going familial battles with 2 aunts and Grandma. They were raised in the old Mexican traditions. Mom and Dad were married for 30 years before Mom passed away. Actually, Mom died 20 days before their 30th anniversary. Dad was already dating within 6 months. I understand that women grieve longer for their spouses longer than men do before moving on. However, my aunts made it clear that he was to grieve and wait until they gave their blessings for him to move on.
One might get a sense of "macho" when encountering the Mexican or Hispanic traditions and cultures. That everything is determined by the men. However, if you really dig deeper, you'll see that it's the women that bring order and discipline among the families. My mother was one of the major matriarchical figures and a glue among the families. Since she's been gone, aunts, grandmas, cousins and neices have continue to run the families. However, the glue is no longer there to hold them all together. Well, Dad has told those 2 aunts and Grandma "up yours!" and did what he wanted.
I understand that he's allowed to move on. At least for me, he can do whatever he wants. It's just that he has a lot of unfinished business with me and other family relatives. It's like he's gone "fuck the world" and married this woman. I feel like I'm part of that "fuck the world". I mean, even if I couldn't go, it would've been nice to have been informed beforehand that Dad was going to get married. Didn't happen.
He told me about this woman 2 letters ago, which was like 4 or 5 months ago. He had went to the valley (that's southern Texas for you non-Texans [Brownsville, Harlingen, etc.]) for a little sole weekend getaway. He somehow met this woman, who is from Mexico, and struck up a conversation. He told me her name. Her first name isn't something I'm gonna attached to something pleasant.
You see, her first name is the same name of the girl I had fingered, when we were young and curious. (Gawd, I can't believe I'm telling this story.) Anyways, how that happened is another story. But, the short version is that this girl didn't know she had started her period. So, when I was done, I pulled out my finger and it was covered in period fluids. She went, "opps, I must've just started." Ugh, gee, thanks for telling me. That was my first and last experience with a girl.
Ok, truth be told. I tried to finger her again some months later. Well, didn't happened. We got busted by Mom in my bedroom. Talk about drama just before we were supposed to leave for Wednesday night church service.
There's more in the letter. This woman doesn't speak one word of English. But the bigger news is that he'll be moving to Mexico. Ok, Mexico isn't on the other side of the globe but still, it's another country. I feel like we're drifting apart, both literally and figuratively. Perhaps, that was meant to be. Who knows. Except, I'm trying to keep my promise with Mom.
Mom knew that Dad and I haven't and will not see eye to eye, at times. Heck, everyone in the families know that Dad and I will "butt heads" without any hesitation. There's been time where we've had major spats. We'd go off and won't bother to approach each other. Mom had to be the mediator and bring us back together. Before Mom died, she told me that she knows that we're gonna have more spats. She had us, individually, promise to her that no matter how bad our spats get that we'll both meet halfway to resolve our issues.
I guess since Mom died, we've both been walking on eggshells for fear of igniting an inferno between us. I guess with this fear, we started drifting apart and did our best with our own way of grieving for Mom and trying to move on with our daily lives.
Anyways, of course, I was just emotional that night after I read the letter. I tried to swallow this lump in my throat but eventually broke down in front of KT. I realized I was mad about it. Cliff and KT sat there and listened to me vent.
I was like...this is so stupid. This woman probably has seen pictures of me and knows some details and whatever about me. I, on the other hand, only know of her name and that she's from Mexico. I haven't seen a picture. I have no idea what she looks like or what she likes. I have no idea which "state" in Mexico she's from. Nada! Nada! Nada! *throwing myself on the floor and having a temper tantrum* *hyperventilating* *frothing at the mouth*
Anyways, it seems everyone had the same advice...to write him a letter and let him know about my feelings. Some even said to call Dad that night and tell him how I felt. However, being the nice boy that I am, I didn't want to ruin his "honeymoon days". I guess I will sit down some day soon and write out a letter. I know this will have to be done soon before KT and I fly out to Texas for our vacation. I'd hate to have drama there and have the vacation ruined. I know, without a doubt, I'm gonna encounter venom from family members on Dad and his new wife. I tell myself that I'm gonna make this a great vacation for me and KT. One of the major highlights of this trip is to see my Mom's grave, regardless if I see Dad, relatives and friends or not.
I'm still thinking things through. While I am, I'd like to thank everyone for their support and words of advice and encouragement these recent days. KT, you're the best!
ta ta for now...
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Ok, here goes. KT picked me up from work at a metro station. As soon as I got in the car, he handed me a letter. It was a letter from Dad. We've gone back to snail mail because Dad, somehow, cannot afford internet services and had to cease electronic communication with me. Ok, no biggie. I had given him my numbers to reach me via VP and IP Relay on AIM.
I opened up the letter and it was full of apologies. I was like...what is he trying to say. I finally get to that one sentence that was like a slap to my face. He got married! Y E S! I, on the other hand, had no clue. He got married on Saturday, June 18th. He wrote the letter 2 days after the marriage.
I just couldn't believe it. Dad explained that the reason for the sudden marriage was because of the chilling reception from family members to this woman. I guess he assumed that I'd do the same. I have no issues with the woman. I just have issues with Dad. He made this traditional wedding vow with this woman. You know the "in sickness, in health...for richer, for poorer" stuff. Yet, he has unfinished business with me and family members...lots of broken and empty promises by him and he was supposed to carry out the wishes from Mom. Since Mom's death, 1 1/2 years ago, he has neglected most or broken Mom's wishes. For most of the family members, that's just plain cruel.
He's been having on-going familial battles with 2 aunts and Grandma. They were raised in the old Mexican traditions. Mom and Dad were married for 30 years before Mom passed away. Actually, Mom died 20 days before their 30th anniversary. Dad was already dating within 6 months. I understand that women grieve longer for their spouses longer than men do before moving on. However, my aunts made it clear that he was to grieve and wait until they gave their blessings for him to move on.
One might get a sense of "macho" when encountering the Mexican or Hispanic traditions and cultures. That everything is determined by the men. However, if you really dig deeper, you'll see that it's the women that bring order and discipline among the families. My mother was one of the major matriarchical figures and a glue among the families. Since she's been gone, aunts, grandmas, cousins and neices have continue to run the families. However, the glue is no longer there to hold them all together. Well, Dad has told those 2 aunts and Grandma "up yours!" and did what he wanted.
I understand that he's allowed to move on. At least for me, he can do whatever he wants. It's just that he has a lot of unfinished business with me and other family relatives. It's like he's gone "fuck the world" and married this woman. I feel like I'm part of that "fuck the world". I mean, even if I couldn't go, it would've been nice to have been informed beforehand that Dad was going to get married. Didn't happen.
He told me about this woman 2 letters ago, which was like 4 or 5 months ago. He had went to the valley (that's southern Texas for you non-Texans [Brownsville, Harlingen, etc.]) for a little sole weekend getaway. He somehow met this woman, who is from Mexico, and struck up a conversation. He told me her name. Her first name isn't something I'm gonna attached to something pleasant.
You see, her first name is the same name of the girl I had fingered, when we were young and curious. (Gawd, I can't believe I'm telling this story.) Anyways, how that happened is another story. But, the short version is that this girl didn't know she had started her period. So, when I was done, I pulled out my finger and it was covered in period fluids. She went, "opps, I must've just started." Ugh, gee, thanks for telling me. That was my first and last experience with a girl.
Ok, truth be told. I tried to finger her again some months later. Well, didn't happened. We got busted by Mom in my bedroom. Talk about drama just before we were supposed to leave for Wednesday night church service.
There's more in the letter. This woman doesn't speak one word of English. But the bigger news is that he'll be moving to Mexico. Ok, Mexico isn't on the other side of the globe but still, it's another country. I feel like we're drifting apart, both literally and figuratively. Perhaps, that was meant to be. Who knows. Except, I'm trying to keep my promise with Mom.
Mom knew that Dad and I haven't and will not see eye to eye, at times. Heck, everyone in the families know that Dad and I will "butt heads" without any hesitation. There's been time where we've had major spats. We'd go off and won't bother to approach each other. Mom had to be the mediator and bring us back together. Before Mom died, she told me that she knows that we're gonna have more spats. She had us, individually, promise to her that no matter how bad our spats get that we'll both meet halfway to resolve our issues.
I guess since Mom died, we've both been walking on eggshells for fear of igniting an inferno between us. I guess with this fear, we started drifting apart and did our best with our own way of grieving for Mom and trying to move on with our daily lives.
Anyways, of course, I was just emotional that night after I read the letter. I tried to swallow this lump in my throat but eventually broke down in front of KT. I realized I was mad about it. Cliff and KT sat there and listened to me vent.
I was like...this is so stupid. This woman probably has seen pictures of me and knows some details and whatever about me. I, on the other hand, only know of her name and that she's from Mexico. I haven't seen a picture. I have no idea what she looks like or what she likes. I have no idea which "state" in Mexico she's from. Nada! Nada! Nada! *throwing myself on the floor and having a temper tantrum* *hyperventilating* *frothing at the mouth*
Anyways, it seems everyone had the same advice...to write him a letter and let him know about my feelings. Some even said to call Dad that night and tell him how I felt. However, being the nice boy that I am, I didn't want to ruin his "honeymoon days". I guess I will sit down some day soon and write out a letter. I know this will have to be done soon before KT and I fly out to Texas for our vacation. I'd hate to have drama there and have the vacation ruined. I know, without a doubt, I'm gonna encounter venom from family members on Dad and his new wife. I tell myself that I'm gonna make this a great vacation for me and KT. One of the major highlights of this trip is to see my Mom's grave, regardless if I see Dad, relatives and friends or not.
I'm still thinking things through. While I am, I'd like to thank everyone for their support and words of advice and encouragement these recent days. KT, you're the best!
ta ta for now...
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Thursday, June 23, 2005
Catch Up
Ok, been really busy these past few days. So, I'll see if I can summarize what's been happening.
After Pride Week, pretty much nothing had happened with the exception of a birth. I'll like to extend a belated CONGRATULATIONS! to Terese and Chris on the birth of their firstborn, Skyler Christopher Elsner.
Hopefully, I'll get to see him before they all move to Arizona.
Then, last week Friday, KT and I started working on the library room. The previous owners had designated it as a kid's playroom with bright colors or red, blue, yellow and green. We had designated it as a library but we never actually went in the room and chill out. It became a temporary storage room, more than anything else.
Previously, we had gotten paint, it think it's called Safari Beige or something like that. Well, we cleaned out the room and prepared it for painting. Applied primer and then the paint. We started out painting and then, I was like having second thoughts. Both of us were. We were like...this is more like chocolate brown. I was like...shit! Well, we went ahead and painted the rest of the room. Cliff even came over and helped out a bit.
Afterwards, we headed out to Dupont Circle for a gathering. In previous years, there used to be a small gathering of Deaf gays that would meet once a month at Starbucks to socialize. That all stopped when one guy left for a better job in another state. Well, he's back for the summer and the gathering has resumed.
I had planned to bring my camera but I thought "nah" because I didn't expect more than 8 of us to show up. Well, there were 18 of us who showed up. I was impressed. I finally got to meet Jeremy. Nice guy! We all had a great time meeting new people and catching up with news with old friends. It was just a wonderful evening.
We're definitely looking forward to next month.
Saturday, we painted a second coat in the library. I still didn't like the color. I was like...they gave us the wrong color. However, after we painted, we went out shopping. Got some stuff to add to the library. Came home and boy, it made a world of difference. Now, the paint color isn't so bad and I'm actually starting to like the color. Now, we can actually hang out in the library. Heck, even the cats are chilling out in there.
Nothing much since. Just getting ready for Deaf Day at SixFlags this Saturday. Kekua will come over tomorrow and fill me in with his recent vacation to Hawai'i. Can't wait to catch up!
There was an update news on Ulf and the courts about 3 or 4 days ago. I'll see if I can find that and post it here.
ta ta for now...
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After Pride Week, pretty much nothing had happened with the exception of a birth. I'll like to extend a belated CONGRATULATIONS! to Terese and Chris on the birth of their firstborn, Skyler Christopher Elsner.
Hopefully, I'll get to see him before they all move to Arizona.
Then, last week Friday, KT and I started working on the library room. The previous owners had designated it as a kid's playroom with bright colors or red, blue, yellow and green. We had designated it as a library but we never actually went in the room and chill out. It became a temporary storage room, more than anything else.
Previously, we had gotten paint, it think it's called Safari Beige or something like that. Well, we cleaned out the room and prepared it for painting. Applied primer and then the paint. We started out painting and then, I was like having second thoughts. Both of us were. We were like...this is more like chocolate brown. I was like...shit! Well, we went ahead and painted the rest of the room. Cliff even came over and helped out a bit.
Afterwards, we headed out to Dupont Circle for a gathering. In previous years, there used to be a small gathering of Deaf gays that would meet once a month at Starbucks to socialize. That all stopped when one guy left for a better job in another state. Well, he's back for the summer and the gathering has resumed.
I had planned to bring my camera but I thought "nah" because I didn't expect more than 8 of us to show up. Well, there were 18 of us who showed up. I was impressed. I finally got to meet Jeremy. Nice guy! We all had a great time meeting new people and catching up with news with old friends. It was just a wonderful evening.
We're definitely looking forward to next month.
Saturday, we painted a second coat in the library. I still didn't like the color. I was like...they gave us the wrong color. However, after we painted, we went out shopping. Got some stuff to add to the library. Came home and boy, it made a world of difference. Now, the paint color isn't so bad and I'm actually starting to like the color. Now, we can actually hang out in the library. Heck, even the cats are chilling out in there.
Nothing much since. Just getting ready for Deaf Day at SixFlags this Saturday. Kekua will come over tomorrow and fill me in with his recent vacation to Hawai'i. Can't wait to catch up!
There was an update news on Ulf and the courts about 3 or 4 days ago. I'll see if I can find that and post it here.
ta ta for now...
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Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Tagged
I've been tagged, by E Tenebris, Lux Dormiens, to do a literary survey. So, here goes:
1. Total number of books I own: Definitely 100+, even more with KT's books before we "merged". Our library contains books by Torey Hayden, Sue Grafton, J.K. Rowling, Patricia Cornwell, Dean Kootz, John Saul, Dan Brown and several others. We have several gay-related books and Deaf-related books. Some sci-fi books, such as Star Trek: Voyager, some comic books, some coffee table books and whatnots. Of course, some school books. There are more books boxed up in the basement.
2. Last book I bought: For school: Too many...I think we bought like 15 books just for last semester. Let's see if I can remember one book...The Unfit: A History of a Bad Idea by Elof Axel Carlson. But for myself: Well, got a gift card from Dad during Christmas. Just recently went to Border's to buy some books and they were: Tragedy of Today's Gays, Queen's Fool, Running With Scissors and Dead Witch Walking.
3. Last book I read: Last finished read was The Tragedy of Today's Gays by Larry Kramer. Currently reading Faggots, also by Kramer.
4. Five books of notable influence on me: Oh gawd. Ummm...let's see. Growing up in a Christian background, I could not exclude The Bible from this list. It's a book I've read practically my entire life and can still recall stories/parables and Scripture verses from time to time. Next is Gilgamesh. It's one of the oldest story known to man. I had never heard of it until I was a college freshman and had to read it for class. Enjoyed it and would love to own a copy of Gilgamesh. Greek mythology is always appealing to me. I never tire of it and always enjoy reading it again and again and always learn a thing a two when re-reading. The other two I will have to make it a category. I'm not really a loyal reader of classic literature, although I'll read 'em if I come across them. I like poems and short stories by Sylvia Plath, most of them enigmatic and haunting and by Katherine Anne Porter. Lastly, Deaf history books. They're keys to our past and inspiration to see how they've encountered the world just as we are doing today.
5. Five poor bastards to tag with this:
I'll just tag Eiffilc, My Voice, WitchyRosey, Rays of Consciousness and Key Lime Pie Lovers Unite!
ta ta...
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1. Total number of books I own: Definitely 100+, even more with KT's books before we "merged". Our library contains books by Torey Hayden, Sue Grafton, J.K. Rowling, Patricia Cornwell, Dean Kootz, John Saul, Dan Brown and several others. We have several gay-related books and Deaf-related books. Some sci-fi books, such as Star Trek: Voyager, some comic books, some coffee table books and whatnots. Of course, some school books. There are more books boxed up in the basement.
2. Last book I bought: For school: Too many...I think we bought like 15 books just for last semester. Let's see if I can remember one book...The Unfit: A History of a Bad Idea by Elof Axel Carlson. But for myself: Well, got a gift card from Dad during Christmas. Just recently went to Border's to buy some books and they were: Tragedy of Today's Gays, Queen's Fool, Running With Scissors and Dead Witch Walking.
3. Last book I read: Last finished read was The Tragedy of Today's Gays by Larry Kramer. Currently reading Faggots, also by Kramer.
4. Five books of notable influence on me: Oh gawd. Ummm...let's see. Growing up in a Christian background, I could not exclude The Bible from this list. It's a book I've read practically my entire life and can still recall stories/parables and Scripture verses from time to time. Next is Gilgamesh. It's one of the oldest story known to man. I had never heard of it until I was a college freshman and had to read it for class. Enjoyed it and would love to own a copy of Gilgamesh. Greek mythology is always appealing to me. I never tire of it and always enjoy reading it again and again and always learn a thing a two when re-reading. The other two I will have to make it a category. I'm not really a loyal reader of classic literature, although I'll read 'em if I come across them. I like poems and short stories by Sylvia Plath, most of them enigmatic and haunting and by Katherine Anne Porter. Lastly, Deaf history books. They're keys to our past and inspiration to see how they've encountered the world just as we are doing today.
5. Five poor bastards to tag with this:
I'll just tag Eiffilc, My Voice, WitchyRosey, Rays of Consciousness and Key Lime Pie Lovers Unite!
ta ta...
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Tuesday, June 21, 2005
DC Pride 2005...
Here are some pictures from DC Pride 2005. I didn't take much pictures because I wanted to enjoy the day as well, instead of snapping pictures here and there. Plus, it was HOT!
Wendi & Maureen.
Peter.
Todd, prettying himself up.
Coco.
Cliff and me. Cliff is holding a tray of condoms, packaged like lollipops.
Me & KT.
Joey.
Merritt & Manny, bitching as usual.
Merritt's darling, Jamika.
I'll post another blog entry another day. Been busy these days.
ta ta...
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Wendi & Maureen.
Peter.
Todd, prettying himself up.
Coco.
Cliff and me. Cliff is holding a tray of condoms, packaged like lollipops.
Me & KT.
Joey.
Merritt & Manny, bitching as usual.
Merritt's darling, Jamika.
I'll post another blog entry another day. Been busy these days.
ta ta...
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Thursday, June 16, 2005
Activism is Teamwork
In my previous blog entry, I wrote about the lack of committment from the Deaf GLBT communities in activism. I said that it was easy to talk and criticize others. It is much harder to do the labor of activism. Way harder!
One commenter asked why don't I do it. My first reaction was that "I have!" Well, ok, not exactly the type of activism that Larry Kramer had in mind. Yet, I hesitate. Why? Because I have been involved with some organizations, geared towards Deaf GLBT's, and it has been quite pathetic.
Let me give an example. Lambda Society of Gallaudet University (LSGU), which is now Rainbow Society (RS), totally sucks. I'm sorry to say that but it's true. When I first joined, it was quite active and members are contributing. This organization were ran by different people, such as Barbara Hathaway, Patrick Gillespie, Drew Budai, Alan Wilding and a few others. Almost immediately when these people graduated from Gally, LSGU plummeted. Deaf GLBT students started meting out bullshit excuses for not getting involved. The number one excuse was that they didn't have money. Membership was $20 for a year. It was reduced to $10 for a year. The "members" wanted free membership. Now, how the heck is an organization supposed to run with no money coming in to kick off for the year?!? I hated hearing this excuse. They have no money but they magically have money to go out and buy drugs and alcohol or make a last minute trip to NYC, Canada or someplace else.
On my junior year, I joined the board as Public Relations. My job was to encourage members and non-members to attend general meetings and fundraising events. It was my job to get people to do community service, as all organizations were required to do as well but had to meet a minimum number of people in order to get credit. I was also responsible for notifying various other organizations and departments (Campus Activities) of LSGU's events and such. (I was also a Student Congress Senator for LSGU but that was an easy job.)
Anyways, for one whole year, I watched the steady decline of attendance, along with my fellow officers. I witnessed the empty promises made by members to show up for fundraisers and other events. The officers were the ones that stayed behind and did everything. It becomes frustrating and discouraging. Like Kramer felt, your own gay pride starts to deflate. The officers did everything to to keep up the morale by offering free food and drinks at the meeting. We had meetings off-campus. We had social time at the office. Nothing worked. It was like everyone rather be out partying at someone's house or at a bar, drunk and high. They'd rather be with their new boyfriends/girlfriends/fuck buddies.
The officers and I were so so so friggin' happy for the next election. None of us ran again. The following year was no different, excpet during the time when 2 students were murdered. The GLBT students banded together for fear the murders were hate crimes and that they could be potentials victims. But once the real murderer was caught, everyone went back to their own ways. These officers experienced the same thing that the previous officers did. Then, the following year, same thing, while the membership pool was getting smaller and smaller. The cycle repeated yearly. I get these info from fellow gay Gallaudetians.
At one point, LSGU was threatened to be closed down. The members cried out "no!". So, it remained, along with a new name, Rainbow Society. Well, guess what? The pattern is still repeating. That makes me wonder why in the world did they want to keep RS running when no one is showing up for anything. Fund is practically non-existent. There are cobwebs on their record of community service. I believe it was last year or 2, that RS had stopped doing the traditional Mardi Gras fundraising event.
I guess it was fun during its heydays and I had the opportunity to experience that during its last productive years. Now, as a graduate student, ask me to come back to RS, you can be sure that I'll say "no thanks".
I think that Capital Metropolitan Rainbow Alliance (CMRA) is a good social Deaf gay organization in the DC Metro area. However, it's run by the same older gay Deafies. Where are the young queers? Sure, most of them rather be asleep on Saturdays (when general meetings are held every other month), recovering from the night before. When there are fundraising events, it's the same older group of people. I'd go regardless but these last few months, I haven't been going. I asked a couple of other people why they don't go. They'd go but they'd like their friends to go as well. I think that's natural. We like it when we see close friends and familiar faces.
Cliff and I set up a forum for Deaf queers, The Kitchen. We thought it would be a wonderful opportunity for Deaf queers from across the nation (even from the 4 corners of the earth), to get together online and share ideas and such. We knew that people would want to share fun ideas, events, gossips but we thought that there would be some serious discussions about politics, activism and such. Nope, not happening. It just seems people would rather chat online and maybe hook up for a little satisfaction.
I think that's good and all that but what about balance? What about the serious stuff?
It all comes down to this. Right now, this is the E Generation. E is for Entertainment. Everyone is in this "entertain me" mode. No one wants to do the work. No one wants to volunteer. People expect to show up someplace, such as organizations, schools, bars and the like and to be entertained. If there's no entertainment, then it's "boo" time and complaints are made within a nanosecond.
I'd like to think that I did my part. Ok, not the AIDS protest, not the gay rights protest, the AIDS Walk or that sorta thing. But, now, I'm like fuck it! I should be selfish like everyone else and say the collective chant, "entertain me!"
You see, it's so easy to get discouraged and I'm one of those that can be discouraged after some rounds of negative criticism. Yet, I still tell myself not to give up. Ok, so maybe I won't do this community-wide activism. Maybe I'd best go on a personal level. Keep myself safe. Look out for new information. Keep up with news. Share my thoughts and ideas with fellow friends and maybe they'll share with their friends and so on.
I believe that activism requires teamwork. It's so easy to nominate others to do the work. It's easy to say "why don't you do it?" It's easy to retort "why don't you do it too?" Then, we just end up in circles and go nowhere. Isn't that what everybody is doing?
There are so many factors. I think one of the biggest factors, and Kramer said this as well, is that many young queers do not know what they want. What do we want? What do the members of RS want? What do CMRA and RAD want? What does The Kitchen want? What do you want as a member of the GLBT communities? What do I want?
Money is another issue. One, especially an organization, cannot do much without financial contribution from members. Are we selfish?
Before I close, I realize that I might be too "harsh" on the Deaf GLBT's. I know that other organizations are struggling, such as NAD. I've heard so much negativism about NAD and its officers and members. Maybe the mainstreamed GLBT organizations are experiencing the same thing as well. I'd like to hear from them. But as a Deaf gay person, I'm focusing on Deaf GLBT issues and organizations. Isn't it long overdue for us to get off our asses and fight for our rights, instead of just pointing fingers to the next person to do it?
Well, ta ta for now... I guess I'll add more to this entry when something else pops up.
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One commenter asked why don't I do it. My first reaction was that "I have!" Well, ok, not exactly the type of activism that Larry Kramer had in mind. Yet, I hesitate. Why? Because I have been involved with some organizations, geared towards Deaf GLBT's, and it has been quite pathetic.
Let me give an example. Lambda Society of Gallaudet University (LSGU), which is now Rainbow Society (RS), totally sucks. I'm sorry to say that but it's true. When I first joined, it was quite active and members are contributing. This organization were ran by different people, such as Barbara Hathaway, Patrick Gillespie, Drew Budai, Alan Wilding and a few others. Almost immediately when these people graduated from Gally, LSGU plummeted. Deaf GLBT students started meting out bullshit excuses for not getting involved. The number one excuse was that they didn't have money. Membership was $20 for a year. It was reduced to $10 for a year. The "members" wanted free membership. Now, how the heck is an organization supposed to run with no money coming in to kick off for the year?!? I hated hearing this excuse. They have no money but they magically have money to go out and buy drugs and alcohol or make a last minute trip to NYC, Canada or someplace else.
On my junior year, I joined the board as Public Relations. My job was to encourage members and non-members to attend general meetings and fundraising events. It was my job to get people to do community service, as all organizations were required to do as well but had to meet a minimum number of people in order to get credit. I was also responsible for notifying various other organizations and departments (Campus Activities) of LSGU's events and such. (I was also a Student Congress Senator for LSGU but that was an easy job.)
Anyways, for one whole year, I watched the steady decline of attendance, along with my fellow officers. I witnessed the empty promises made by members to show up for fundraisers and other events. The officers were the ones that stayed behind and did everything. It becomes frustrating and discouraging. Like Kramer felt, your own gay pride starts to deflate. The officers did everything to to keep up the morale by offering free food and drinks at the meeting. We had meetings off-campus. We had social time at the office. Nothing worked. It was like everyone rather be out partying at someone's house or at a bar, drunk and high. They'd rather be with their new boyfriends/girlfriends/fuck buddies.
The officers and I were so so so friggin' happy for the next election. None of us ran again. The following year was no different, excpet during the time when 2 students were murdered. The GLBT students banded together for fear the murders were hate crimes and that they could be potentials victims. But once the real murderer was caught, everyone went back to their own ways. These officers experienced the same thing that the previous officers did. Then, the following year, same thing, while the membership pool was getting smaller and smaller. The cycle repeated yearly. I get these info from fellow gay Gallaudetians.
At one point, LSGU was threatened to be closed down. The members cried out "no!". So, it remained, along with a new name, Rainbow Society. Well, guess what? The pattern is still repeating. That makes me wonder why in the world did they want to keep RS running when no one is showing up for anything. Fund is practically non-existent. There are cobwebs on their record of community service. I believe it was last year or 2, that RS had stopped doing the traditional Mardi Gras fundraising event.
I guess it was fun during its heydays and I had the opportunity to experience that during its last productive years. Now, as a graduate student, ask me to come back to RS, you can be sure that I'll say "no thanks".
I think that Capital Metropolitan Rainbow Alliance (CMRA) is a good social Deaf gay organization in the DC Metro area. However, it's run by the same older gay Deafies. Where are the young queers? Sure, most of them rather be asleep on Saturdays (when general meetings are held every other month), recovering from the night before. When there are fundraising events, it's the same older group of people. I'd go regardless but these last few months, I haven't been going. I asked a couple of other people why they don't go. They'd go but they'd like their friends to go as well. I think that's natural. We like it when we see close friends and familiar faces.
Cliff and I set up a forum for Deaf queers, The Kitchen. We thought it would be a wonderful opportunity for Deaf queers from across the nation (even from the 4 corners of the earth), to get together online and share ideas and such. We knew that people would want to share fun ideas, events, gossips but we thought that there would be some serious discussions about politics, activism and such. Nope, not happening. It just seems people would rather chat online and maybe hook up for a little satisfaction.
I think that's good and all that but what about balance? What about the serious stuff?
It all comes down to this. Right now, this is the E Generation. E is for Entertainment. Everyone is in this "entertain me" mode. No one wants to do the work. No one wants to volunteer. People expect to show up someplace, such as organizations, schools, bars and the like and to be entertained. If there's no entertainment, then it's "boo" time and complaints are made within a nanosecond.
I'd like to think that I did my part. Ok, not the AIDS protest, not the gay rights protest, the AIDS Walk or that sorta thing. But, now, I'm like fuck it! I should be selfish like everyone else and say the collective chant, "entertain me!"
You see, it's so easy to get discouraged and I'm one of those that can be discouraged after some rounds of negative criticism. Yet, I still tell myself not to give up. Ok, so maybe I won't do this community-wide activism. Maybe I'd best go on a personal level. Keep myself safe. Look out for new information. Keep up with news. Share my thoughts and ideas with fellow friends and maybe they'll share with their friends and so on.
I believe that activism requires teamwork. It's so easy to nominate others to do the work. It's easy to say "why don't you do it?" It's easy to retort "why don't you do it too?" Then, we just end up in circles and go nowhere. Isn't that what everybody is doing?
There are so many factors. I think one of the biggest factors, and Kramer said this as well, is that many young queers do not know what they want. What do we want? What do the members of RS want? What do CMRA and RAD want? What does The Kitchen want? What do you want as a member of the GLBT communities? What do I want?
Money is another issue. One, especially an organization, cannot do much without financial contribution from members. Are we selfish?
Before I close, I realize that I might be too "harsh" on the Deaf GLBT's. I know that other organizations are struggling, such as NAD. I've heard so much negativism about NAD and its officers and members. Maybe the mainstreamed GLBT organizations are experiencing the same thing as well. I'd like to hear from them. But as a Deaf gay person, I'm focusing on Deaf GLBT issues and organizations. Isn't it long overdue for us to get off our asses and fight for our rights, instead of just pointing fingers to the next person to do it?
Well, ta ta for now... I guess I'll add more to this entry when something else pops up.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Get Busy
Goodness! The Tragedy of Today's Gays by Larry Kramer was awesome! Everyone should read that, not just gay people. I want to post some excerpts here from the book but there's just so many good parts. Not only that, KT has the book right now. Maybe later tonight or tomorrow. You just gotta read it.
This small book is basically the speech given by Kramer shortly after the re-election of Bush in 2004. Remember when Bill Cosby gave a frank talk to the Black communities not too long ago? This is Kramer to the gay communities. And oh. my. God. So very frank and hit the spots accurately.
Cliff hung out with us again yesterday. We all had some serious discussions about activism. It's so easy to talk and criticize. It's takes committment to get up one's fat ass and do some serious work to get some stuff done or to get anyone to listen.
One sad thing about the Deaf Gay communities is that there doesn't seem to be any serious committment from them and keep it continuous. One thing that we've noticed, when comparing with other gay organizations, is that there is no "community center" where Deaf Gays can come in and just hang out and chill. We seem to be nothing but meetings and fundraisers. Where's the opportunity to just be oneself and relax? However, is that the answer?
Kramer said that the young generation of gays are often "lost". The reason for this was because they don't know what they want or what goals to set up and achieve. The older generation knew what they wanted. They wanted equality. They wanted recognition of their battles. They wanted access to medicine for whatever they were afflicted with. Now, what do the young queers want? What is burning within them? Or are they just too busy fucking around (barebacking, despite numerous free condoms shoved up their faces), while drunk and high to give a shit?
What I've said above doesn't do Kramer justice. You just gotta read the book. Expect to be blown away.
Moving on... On the topic of a community center, I remembered some talk a while back about one in DC. This morning KT surfed online and found one. It's a temporary "home" and expect to be settled into a permanent home later. However, one cool thing about it. Some companies will donate a percentage of your online purchase to the DC Gay Community Center. I think that is fantastic. These are well known stores across the US and some local stores in the DC Metro area. Please check it out and be sure to shop there. I just think it's fantastic!
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Currently reading:
Faggots was originally published in 1978 and continues to be one of the best selling gay fiction.
ta ta for now...
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This small book is basically the speech given by Kramer shortly after the re-election of Bush in 2004. Remember when Bill Cosby gave a frank talk to the Black communities not too long ago? This is Kramer to the gay communities. And oh. my. God. So very frank and hit the spots accurately.
Cliff hung out with us again yesterday. We all had some serious discussions about activism. It's so easy to talk and criticize. It's takes committment to get up one's fat ass and do some serious work to get some stuff done or to get anyone to listen.
One sad thing about the Deaf Gay communities is that there doesn't seem to be any serious committment from them and keep it continuous. One thing that we've noticed, when comparing with other gay organizations, is that there is no "community center" where Deaf Gays can come in and just hang out and chill. We seem to be nothing but meetings and fundraisers. Where's the opportunity to just be oneself and relax? However, is that the answer?
Kramer said that the young generation of gays are often "lost". The reason for this was because they don't know what they want or what goals to set up and achieve. The older generation knew what they wanted. They wanted equality. They wanted recognition of their battles. They wanted access to medicine for whatever they were afflicted with. Now, what do the young queers want? What is burning within them? Or are they just too busy fucking around (barebacking, despite numerous free condoms shoved up their faces), while drunk and high to give a shit?
What I've said above doesn't do Kramer justice. You just gotta read the book. Expect to be blown away.
Moving on... On the topic of a community center, I remembered some talk a while back about one in DC. This morning KT surfed online and found one. It's a temporary "home" and expect to be settled into a permanent home later. However, one cool thing about it. Some companies will donate a percentage of your online purchase to the DC Gay Community Center. I think that is fantastic. These are well known stores across the US and some local stores in the DC Metro area. Please check it out and be sure to shop there. I just think it's fantastic!
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Currently reading:
Faggots was originally published in 1978 and continues to be one of the best selling gay fiction.
ta ta for now...
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Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Behave, MJ!
Ah, there were some big news yesterday. I think the biggest of them all was the trial/verdict of Michael Jackson. He's been found not guilty on all 10 charges. There were mixed reactions but I'm glad that there were no riots initiated.
All in all, I just think that MJ need to stop having young boys coming over and sleep in his bed with him. Period!
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Another news is that there are now more than 1,000,000 Americans living with HIV. According to some sources, this is both good and bad news. Wanna know why? Click here.
A friend of mine who works with HIV testing and counseling told me something chilling after reading this article. Said that if people don't wake up and start protecting themselves and use common sense, then it won't be long before 75% of America will be infected with HIV.
Talk about a mass death wish.
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I'm currently reading this book by Larry Kramer. He's a long time gay activist, who has been loved and hated by various gay communities. The older gays have rejected him. The younger queers are looking up and embracing him.
I'm gonna read it and see if I liked it or not.
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Cliffie hung out with us last night and will do so again tonight. So nice to spend time with your best friend, isn't it?
The bitch bought Faggots, another book by Larry Kramer. I wanted to check out that book. So, he's gonna get me a copy and I got him the book above.
We saw some movie, starring Joey Lawrence, Do You Wanna Know a Secret? Ugh! Don't bother watching it. You would enjoy a story plot from a porno than from this movie. Just cheap, cheap, cheap!
Then, Cliff never saw Spirited Away. So, watched that.
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It's been so hot lately that DC schools have been cancelling classes to let students go home. Some of the schools don't even have air conditioning! It's supposed to get cooler over the weekend, starting Thursday. Oh, I hope so!!!
ta ta for now...
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All in all, I just think that MJ need to stop having young boys coming over and sleep in his bed with him. Period!
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Another news is that there are now more than 1,000,000 Americans living with HIV. According to some sources, this is both good and bad news. Wanna know why? Click here.
A friend of mine who works with HIV testing and counseling told me something chilling after reading this article. Said that if people don't wake up and start protecting themselves and use common sense, then it won't be long before 75% of America will be infected with HIV.
Talk about a mass death wish.
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I'm currently reading this book by Larry Kramer. He's a long time gay activist, who has been loved and hated by various gay communities. The older gays have rejected him. The younger queers are looking up and embracing him.
I'm gonna read it and see if I liked it or not.
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Cliffie hung out with us last night and will do so again tonight. So nice to spend time with your best friend, isn't it?
The bitch bought Faggots, another book by Larry Kramer. I wanted to check out that book. So, he's gonna get me a copy and I got him the book above.
We saw some movie, starring Joey Lawrence, Do You Wanna Know a Secret? Ugh! Don't bother watching it. You would enjoy a story plot from a porno than from this movie. Just cheap, cheap, cheap!
Then, Cliff never saw Spirited Away. So, watched that.
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It's been so hot lately that DC schools have been cancelling classes to let students go home. Some of the schools don't even have air conditioning! It's supposed to get cooler over the weekend, starting Thursday. Oh, I hope so!!!
ta ta for now...
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Monday, June 13, 2005
Light Talk
Ok, I just vee this site. I came across this link while browsing another site. Light Talk came up with this idea of a glow-in-the-dark gloves for the signing community.
Lights out! Do do? Put on your glow gloves and sign away!
O...k.
I think that initially it's a great idea. But then you think about that hands aren't the only thing in use when signing. Facial expressions and body movements are essential as well.
I guess this is acceptable for simple conversation, hence the name of the site, Light Talk.
Vee!
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Lights out! Do do? Put on your glow gloves and sign away!
O...k.
I think that initially it's a great idea. But then you think about that hands aren't the only thing in use when signing. Facial expressions and body movements are essential as well.
I guess this is acceptable for simple conversation, hence the name of the site, Light Talk.
Vee!
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Saturday, June 11, 2005
Kickoff Party
The Kickoff Party last night at Green Lantern was enjoyable as fellow Deaf Gays congregated and had a grand time. Here's some pics:
Cliffie. Of course, he had to be the first one to be taken!
Roy.
Todd, while chatting with KT.
It was so good to see Kelly once again. He's back in DC. Kelly was one of the first people I met when I first arrived to Gallaudet. Sweetest guy you'll ever know.
David and Mark.
Ariestio is gonna kill me when he sees this picture.
You can always count on Chris for silly poses.
Ricardo and KT.
Tom.
Ralph. You just gotta love this queen.
David and Mark. What's up with Mark hanging out with all the Davids?
Mark.
Manny and Merritt.
James and David.
Sweet couple, Em and Masa.
Ed and his jello shooters.
KT and Manny.
Joey.
Elliot.
Gordon.
left to right: Mel, Cyn and Mel's girlfriend, Jennifer (I think that's her name.)
Scott.
It was a good turnout. There were lots more gays and lesbians, Deaf and hearing, just enjoying themselves.
Tonight is the gay parade. KT and I are saving our energy for the festival tomorrow.
Happy Pride!
ta ta...
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Cliffie. Of course, he had to be the first one to be taken!
Roy.
Todd, while chatting with KT.
It was so good to see Kelly once again. He's back in DC. Kelly was one of the first people I met when I first arrived to Gallaudet. Sweetest guy you'll ever know.
David and Mark.
Ariestio is gonna kill me when he sees this picture.
You can always count on Chris for silly poses.
Ricardo and KT.
Tom.
Ralph. You just gotta love this queen.
David and Mark. What's up with Mark hanging out with all the Davids?
Mark.
Manny and Merritt.
James and David.
Sweet couple, Em and Masa.
Ed and his jello shooters.
KT and Manny.
Joey.
Elliot.
Gordon.
left to right: Mel, Cyn and Mel's girlfriend, Jennifer (I think that's her name.)
Scott.
It was a good turnout. There were lots more gays and lesbians, Deaf and hearing, just enjoying themselves.
Tonight is the gay parade. KT and I are saving our energy for the festival tomorrow.
Happy Pride!
ta ta...
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Thursday, June 09, 2005
Minority Into Majority
One out of seven, in America, is Hispanic. The Hispanic population continues to grow, mainly due to immigration. The Asian population is catching up as well.
Immigration has become a hot issue. Opponents claimed that US has a lenient enforcement on immigration. I don't think so. I just think that people are upset that minorities are growing and "taking over". Get over it!
It's been predicted that whites and minorities will be somewhat equal in numbers around 2050. That's not far away. The face of America is slowly changing...but will the attitude and discrimination change?
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Immigration has become a hot issue. Opponents claimed that US has a lenient enforcement on immigration. I don't think so. I just think that people are upset that minorities are growing and "taking over". Get over it!
It's been predicted that whites and minorities will be somewhat equal in numbers around 2050. That's not far away. The face of America is slowly changing...but will the attitude and discrimination change?
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Wallet, Thing of the Past
It seems that we're really going into the age of a cashless society. Instead of cash, we have checks and credit cards. Instead of checks, we have ATM/debit cards. We can now pay our bills online. Heck, we can shop online.
Now, we have fingerprint scanners (will need to set up a free account to view article, if you haven't already) that have been slowly installed in some convenience stores. Dollar Rental Cars have installed these scanners as well.
However, advocates are concerned...privacy issues. Identity theft? Police records?
Will this be the end of dollar bills? Will wallets and greenbacks be things of the past?
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Currently Reading:
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Now, we have fingerprint scanners (will need to set up a free account to view article, if you haven't already) that have been slowly installed in some convenience stores. Dollar Rental Cars have installed these scanners as well.
However, advocates are concerned...privacy issues. Identity theft? Police records?
Will this be the end of dollar bills? Will wallets and greenbacks be things of the past?
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Currently Reading:
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Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Some Pics
I'm terrible with pictures. Sometimes I just forget to bring the camera. Sometimes, I bring it but forget to take some pictures. Sometimes, I take pictures but take forever to getting around to download them. So, here are some pictures.
The Circus at MCI Center
The cows were among the dogs and horses giving a performance in a ring. Yep, them cows can be trained to perform.
I love watching the motorcycles go round and round in the metallic ball.
I took some other pictures but they weren't great. There was too much motion and made the pictures come out somewhat blurry.
Rosey (left) and her younger sister, Elizabeth, who was in town during her Spring Break.
Rosey, Elizabeth and Berna.
Cliffie!
back row, left to right: KT, Cliff, George, Becky, Cindy and Dane
front row: me, Elizabeth, Emmanuel and Wolfgang
RAD 2005/CMRA Italian Dinner
Of course, not much pictures were taken. We were just busy chatting. KT was being mischievous along with a couple of other guys.
Cliff and I, holding off our finger-snapping bitchy attitudes for this picture.
Chris, being silly as usual.
Aaron, current CMRA president, in some discussion with another.
Ricky, displaying a card for Dingo.
Tom, tired as the event coordinator.
David R., a good ol' friend of mine.
My babe, KT. Woof, woof!
Baby Dylan
Cindy, Dane and Dylan
KT took this picture when he went to see them. I was supposed to go but that day I was just so tired that I stayed home.
Saw them recently for a get together. Cindy was out looking at the new car with KT. I came in to set up something in the kitchen. Dane saw me and plopped Dylan in my arms as he had to BBQ the food. Oh, he's such an easy baby. No fuss at all. Soooo cute! Can't wait to see him again. Absolutely adorable!
Dani's 3rd Birthday
Dani is KT's god-daughter. Her dad is one of KT's best friends and an older frat brother of mine.
Dani is just adorable and is growing up fast. Dani was just having a time of her life on this day. It's so cute because her older brother, Rick, who will be 7 was jealous of the attention. Kids are just cute!
Now, I gotta clean up the memory in the camera so it can be good and ready for the Gay Deaf Kickoff Party this coming Friday and Pride Day.
I'm gonna try to be a bit more faithful with taking pictures. I think if I ever get a Sidekick II, I'd do better. See see...
Hope you enjoyed these pictures.
ta ta...
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The Circus at MCI Center
The cows were among the dogs and horses giving a performance in a ring. Yep, them cows can be trained to perform.
I love watching the motorcycles go round and round in the metallic ball.
I took some other pictures but they weren't great. There was too much motion and made the pictures come out somewhat blurry.
Rosey (left) and her younger sister, Elizabeth, who was in town during her Spring Break.
Rosey, Elizabeth and Berna.
Cliffie!
back row, left to right: KT, Cliff, George, Becky, Cindy and Dane
front row: me, Elizabeth, Emmanuel and Wolfgang
RAD 2005/CMRA Italian Dinner
Of course, not much pictures were taken. We were just busy chatting. KT was being mischievous along with a couple of other guys.
Cliff and I, holding off our finger-snapping bitchy attitudes for this picture.
Chris, being silly as usual.
Aaron, current CMRA president, in some discussion with another.
Ricky, displaying a card for Dingo.
Tom, tired as the event coordinator.
David R., a good ol' friend of mine.
My babe, KT. Woof, woof!
Baby Dylan
Cindy, Dane and Dylan
KT took this picture when he went to see them. I was supposed to go but that day I was just so tired that I stayed home.
Saw them recently for a get together. Cindy was out looking at the new car with KT. I came in to set up something in the kitchen. Dane saw me and plopped Dylan in my arms as he had to BBQ the food. Oh, he's such an easy baby. No fuss at all. Soooo cute! Can't wait to see him again. Absolutely adorable!
Dani's 3rd Birthday
Dani is KT's god-daughter. Her dad is one of KT's best friends and an older frat brother of mine.
Dani is just adorable and is growing up fast. Dani was just having a time of her life on this day. It's so cute because her older brother, Rick, who will be 7 was jealous of the attention. Kids are just cute!
Now, I gotta clean up the memory in the camera so it can be good and ready for the Gay Deaf Kickoff Party this coming Friday and Pride Day.
I'm gonna try to be a bit more faithful with taking pictures. I think if I ever get a Sidekick II, I'd do better. See see...
Hope you enjoyed these pictures.
ta ta...
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