Monthly Archives: January 2012

Last Rites for Mr. Cuddles

Posted on January 30, 2012 by gar

Grease splattering, water boiling, pots and pans clanking, bodies moving and shuffling, and layered above it all were the voices of the too many chefs against a backdrop of old school blues moaning its heart out. Crissy got annoyed.  She … Continue reading →

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The Jazz Journey

Posted on January 24, 2012 by gar

In the numbing haze in which I found myself on that fateful day in June 1996 when Mom died, I managed to focus while packing for the trip to L.A. to join my family on that which was most important: … Continue reading →

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The Pyongyang Boombox

Posted on January 17, 2012 by gar

(Ed.’s note:  This story is vaguely inspired by a dream.) A motley group of Americans found themselves wandering around a rail yard in the outskirts of Pyongyang, North Korea.  They were captured and taken in for questioning.  They didn’t know … Continue reading →

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Get. Out. – Excerpt from “Sin Against the Race”

Posted on January 15, 2012 by gar

Cynthia saw Leon with a look on his face as he walked towards her, Cecelia, and Victor. “What’s up?” she said. “Oh the shit’s hit the fan now!” “What?” “I just saw Councilman Berry and his family take off in … Continue reading →

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Still Fighting After All These Years

Posted on January 11, 2012 by gar

From Digby via blue aardvark on Daily Kos: Since 1986, the US has observed the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the third Monday of January, which typically falls within a few days of his actual birthday, January … Continue reading →

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Pariah: Queer, no chaser

Posted on January 8, 2012 by gar

It’s depressing that queer storytelling is still regarded as something rare, unique, or extraordinary.  Even in an age where queer characters populate more films and TV shows, the voices from these characters are usually just a footnote rather then the … Continue reading →

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