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Office.
When something like this happens, you have no idea how you are going to react. Your brain goes into overdrive, trying to help you grieve, trying to help you compensate for the loss. I have so many questions that can never be answered. I don't even know how he died yet. Still no report on that. Does it even matter, though? He's gone. Knowing ( Read more... ) -
A Kiss Goodbye.
One morning, I had to leave very early for work. Lewis was still in bed. It was still dark out, and I hadn't turned on any lights in the bedroom because I didn't want to wake him up ( Read more... ) -
Funeral.
Derek hired a car to take us to the funeral home in Staten Island. It took us about forty-five minutes to get there. It was raining and really the only thing I remember about the drive is seeing a shopping center with a bunch of stores Lewis would have wanted to stop at. He was quite the shopper ( Read more... ) -
The Story of Lewis and Kevin.
Lewis produced a film called “Bear City” that had been very popular on the gay film festival circuit. I really wanted to get it for my festival, the Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival. Because we are a non-profit, fund raising event for a local LGBT youth organization (Indiana Youth Group), our funds are extremely limited. Most filmmakers and ( Read more... ) -
New York City Boy
Annette and I arrived at LaGuardia Airport at about 5:30 pm after many delays. We had a layover in Washington D.C. I've never seen so many assholes in my life in one place. No one there, except for Annette and I, seemed to be nice. Well there was the lady that turned around and agreed with us that "I Can't Wait" by Nu Shooz "is a very pleasant ( Read more... ) -
Everything changes.
I woke up and looked at my phone. There was a text from an unfamiliar number. It said "Are you awake yet? It's Derek ( Read more... ) -
I'm actually shocked by a film festival submission.
I know it's been forever since I posted anything. Just know, I still read my friend's list here! It's just easier to stay in touch with people on Facebook since that's where most everyone is. Love it or hate it, Facebook is like having indoor plumbing. Although I don't know anyone that hates having indoor plumbing, but you know what I mean ( Read more... ) -
Dear Kevin...
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Dear Kevin...
I know it's been awhile since I posted and I apologize. I'm going to try and get back into the swing of things by continuing my incredibly helpful advice column. If you are one of those people that offends easily, takes everything so seriously, or does not understand "tongue in cheek" or "sarcasm", then this isn't for you. You can suck it ( Read more... )