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The Shack
William P. Young, in his book "The Shack...Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity", the principal character is introduced to the Trinity -God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit -as three separate individuals. God tells him, "We are not three gods, and we are not talking about one god with three attitudes, like a man who is husband, father, and worker. I am one God ( Read more... ) -
A Historic Inauguration
The stone the builders rejected
has become the capstone;
The Lord has done this,
and it is marvelous in our eyes.
This is the day the Lord has made;
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
-Psalm 118: 22-24
I was struck by the corollary of this passage from the book of Psalms and the election of our first African-American president. This event has to be ( Read more... ) -
Shakifornia 1994
At the time of the 1994 Northridge (CA) earthquake, we lived in a large apartment complex about 10 miles from the quake epicenter. Shortly following that event I wrote the following:
January 17, 1994,4:31 am...the bed came alive...bouncing and whipping for an interminable 40 seconds...subsiding to an ominous dark stillness. Come on mind, work... ( Read more... ) -
U.S. Figure Skating Championships
I watched the TV coverage of the Nationals, last night. Johnny Weir simply captivates me whenever he skates. He projects a real person, not hiding behind a false facade. His competitiveness shows with charm and emotion. A master of his talent, he is so beautiful to watch as he executes each of the required skating elements. It does not detract ( Read more... ) -
Heath Ledger
What a waste of a beautiful young life! What a loss for all who appreciated his talent! What a loss!
May God comfort all who mourn his passing, and give strength to those who loved him.
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More on David
We were an inter-generational couple. I think David wanted to demonstrate to onlookers that our relationship was that of two who loved one another as opposed to the younger being kept by an older "sugar daddy ( Read more... ) -
Ode of Joy
David
Golden skin smooth as silk pressed close to mine
His heartbeat the rhythm of my song of love
My caress of every part of his body via hands, lips, tongue
Creating his impassioned response and reciprocation
Fueling my explosive desire and thanksgiving for these moments
To the extent that tears of joy form
My breath catches at the incredible wonder ( Read more... ) -
Sexual Orientation
Androphile.org, in its The World History of Male Love pages, contends that androphilia is the love between an adult and a youth...not a child. The youth having reached the age of reasoning and possessing decision making abilities. Many confuse androphilia with pedophilia which involves using young children for sexual gratification.
I am what ( Read more... ) -
Don't Ask, Don't Tell
I was having dinner, last night, at a local restaurant whose clientele is a mixture of gay and non-gay patrons.
I picked up a copy of the major New England gay puplication, In News Weekly, and noticed an article regarding the military services' Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. A retired general, now in his mid-70s, is recommending that the policy ( Read more... ) -
A December Morn
I'm sitting here in the motel office looking at the Atlantic Ocean, a scant 50-feet away. It is calm today and close to high tide so that I cannot see any beach, just gently cresting waves as they roll toward the retaining wall that controls their quest for land.
The sky is overcast with a thin cloud layer that lets sunshine penetrate so that the ( Read more... )