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The State of The Gay

Posted on May 7, 2013 by gar

Two big time apologies concerning gay issues came out this past week, almost back to back.  Both were in response to stupid, homophobic or at least homophobic-tinged statements made by the speaker.  And in both cases, they were genuine apologies, … Continue reading →

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Revised Chapter 7 – Sin Against the Race (Part I)

Posted on March 30, 2013 by gar

Thursday morning, Second Week, Berry Residence, Beacon Hill Alfonso had a nightlong fight with the bedding.  The sheets won.  He didn’t have a prayer.  They tangled and twisted around him in serpentine fashion until they threatened to rip his limbs … Continue reading →

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Revised Chapter 6 – Sin Against the Race (Part II)

Posted on March 27, 2013 by gar

{Editor’s Note:  There is now a “Sin Against the Race” category that captures all of the current ‘revised’ drafts of the story.  If you wish to catch up on past chapters, click the magic link on the right under ‘Categories.’} … Continue reading →

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Revised Chapter 6 – Sin Against the Race (Part I)

Posted on March 23, 2013 by gar

5:30ish, Grand Ballroom, Student Union Bill milled around the display tables scattered in the large ballroom for the African Students Association Freshman Orientation event.  The expanse overwhelmed him.  He hadn’t realized how many black folks went to this school.  The … Continue reading →

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Revised Chapter 3 of Sin Against the Race

Posted on February 15, 2013 by gar

Chapter 3 Thursday, 9:30 am, First Week, Carver Street Sammy sat behind the counter with his coffee, doing a crossword puzzle.  Old Testament Count Basie swung over the stereo.  The door opening caused him to look up over his horn-rimmed … Continue reading →

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That Sweet Stuff — How Sweet It Is

Posted on January 31, 2013 by gar

Something happened to me the other day on Facebook which has never happened before.  I put up what I thought was an innocuous post about 82 year old Jim Nabors marrying his partner of 38 years in the Great State … Continue reading →

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All Alone at the Brick Wall

Posted on June 4, 2012 by gar

(Editor’s note:  This is an excerpt from my novel Sin Against the Race.  For context, read “Get. Out.” first.) Bingo suggested to Alfonso that he do something special for himself.  “Something simple, something fun,” he said.  So he went to … Continue reading →

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Confirmation Day – Part III (Conclusion)

Posted on May 30, 2012 by gar

After the service, I became visible again.  Folks asked me if I enjoyed the service, and I had to say yes, I did, because I did get into singing and clapping and all that.  XY spoke to me.  He told … Continue reading →

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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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