Tag Archives: homophobia

Sunday Evening Mic Check

Posted on March 26, 2012 by gar

Dr. Demento, every single Sunday, KMET radio…yeah! Back in the day, Angelenos heard four hours of the good Doctor, from 6-10 Sunday evenings.  I played it while cleaning the kitchen, scraping roly poly fish heads into the garbage under a … Continue reading →

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The Romeo/Juliet Peep Show

Posted on March 7, 2012 by gar

The magic, they say, happens after the lights dim and the images begin to flicker on the screen.  In this case, though, for most, there would be little magic as the story was already known.  But for others who were … Continue reading →

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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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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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Rick Perry: Hiding in the Darkest Alleys

Posted on December 8, 2011 by gar

“…[G]ay rights are human rights, and human rights are gay rights.” – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Addressing the United Nations on International Human Rights Day Do read or watch Secretary Clinton’s remarkable speech on LGBT rights.  She … Continue reading →

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Excerpt: The Kid Glove Warning (with crocodile smile) (from Sin Against the Race)

Posted on June 5, 2011 by gar

Bill left the classroom slowly after his students departed.  He glanced at the bulletin board and saw the press release for the Unity Rally.  Alfonso immediately entered his head. He walked through the wood-paneled office area when Reverend Johnson appeared … Continue reading →

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