Do You Believe?

Historic DOMA/Prop 8 Rally

We were ecstatic to be a part of DOMA/Prop 8 Rally on Christopher Street last year. It was a most unforgettable day for all of us in NYC. The rally was held outside of The Stonewall Inn - the landmark bar where The Gay Rights Movement began. Edith Windsor (the lesbian who took on DOMA) gave a powerfully touching speech as the crowd cheered. Love was in the air on this hot, humid historic day. The streets were filled with a diverse crowd celebrating with signs, flags, big smiles, hugs and tears. There were news reporters, photographers and a sea of people from all over who wanted to experience and relish this special moment. Everybody was OUT in the streets!

If you're unable to view the video below, please click on this link: DOMA/Prop 8 Rally at Stonewall NYC

It's ironic for us that The Marriage Equality Act was passed in New York when we were in California and that California's Prop 8 was struck down when we were in NYC ! What's that about?

Outside of The Stonewall Inn

Either way, the fact remains that DOMA was overturned on Wednesday 6/26/13 and that it was a federal ruling. We are now "all equal" - so why don't I believe it? It's one year later and even though Marriage Equality has passed in several other States, there are still haters out there.

The local newspaper called to ask us for a reaction to the ruling for their story. I said "... it took a long time for people to realize that the world wasn't flat too... we are finally just 'as good' as everyone else..."

The Rally on Christopher Street

How great that the decision happened to coincide with NYC's Gay Pride celebration and what an extra special celebration it was for all of us. How perfect that Cher (one of the gayest icons)  performed at the NYC Pride Dance on the Pier. So yes, Cher I guess I do "Believe".

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Fine - A Four Letter Word

Fine. It's a four letter word I never use... until the other day. I was talking to my best friend on the phone when he asked how I felt and I slowly answered fine. I thought for once I'd edit my response, not complain and try to be PC. Who the hell was I kidding? This is my best friend for many years and he wasn't buying it...

Friend:  Are you kidding me? Fine. Really?

Me:  Yeah, I'm trying to be positive. I'm fine.

Friend: You're full of it, that's not you. You always say how you feel! (Pause) What's wrong?

Me: Okay, you're right.

Friend: Fine is NOT acceptable.

Me:  I know, I know. I hate that word. I think it's the first time I ever used the word fine to describe anything. What was I thinking? It's a horrible word.

Friend: I know, right?

Me: Absolutely! I am not fine. I feel terrible. I'm upset. I'm pissed off the play didn't make the final cut and I haven't slept much the last few nights. I've been a raving bitch and that's not even the half of it! Fine? F*ck FINE. It's a four letter word and I will never use it again to describe my feelings or answer a question.

Friend: Thank you, my sentiments exactly.

Me: Thanks for listening, you know me too well. Enough about me, how are you doing?

Friend: Oh thanks for asking. I'm really fine.

Me: No you're really a bitch.

Friend: Yeah, a fine bitch! Gotcha.

Me: So, talk to you tomorrow and I promise no more four letter words.

Friend: Really? Since when? I wouldn't know you any other way.

Me: Fine.

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The Party's Over

Doing NY Theatre On The Cheap

The party's over! Translation, I was in NYC and now I'm back in Suburbia. It took me awhile to write this because my transition back into suburban life takes me a looong time.

The weather wasn't great, I got the flu and didn't get to see many friends, but that all seemed secondary. We were able to work on our play we're developing "Some of These Daze" and had two readings of it in NYC. Yeah, I gotta toot my own horn about that.

I felt like a sponge in NYC seeing as much theatre as I could. Whoever says that they can't afford to see a show in NYC, I say bullsh*t! That's right I still have my New York edge, Suburbia hasn't taken that away from me... yet! There are so many options for doing theatre on the cheap, if you're flexible, patient and lucky. There's TDF, TKTS, standing room, lotteries, rush tickets, promos, discounts and free readings. And after all, it's Theatre in NYC, so there's no excuse not to do it!

Just to give you a taste, here's a partial list of what I saw. There were free readings at The Labyrinth Theatre, $30 rush tickets for "A Night with Janis" (front row), $40 rush tickets for "Lady Day at Emerson Bar and Grill", standing room for "Chicago", won the $25 lottery seats for "If/Then",  got nosebleed seats at MSG to see Justin Timberlake the day of the show (moved down closer, of course) not to mention the special Off Broadway "$20 at 20 minutes" promo, where I saw "Intimacy" and "Almost Maine". The list goes on, and ya gotta do your homework if you can't pay full price. Besides we're developing our play, so we hadda see everything!

The Party's Over

Okay, so the party's over. The Tony Award Nominations are in and I'm back in Suburbia starving for life after 8 pm. Broadway theatre and late night dinners ain't happening here in Suburbia. I'm giving up the fantasy of GAGG (Green Acres Gone Gay) because I just can't fight the odds. Suburbia may be beautiful, but bland and boring to me. Guess I'm just a "Broadway Baby".

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Tick Tock - I'm a Number Freak

I'm a freak! A number freak. What's a number freak? I'll tell you what a number freak is... at least for me. I look at the clock, see the time and the numbers are always are a significant date to me. Whenever I look at the time, of course I see the time, but that passes quickly. I see dates. I see birthdays, death dates, addresses, anniversaries... the list goes on. I know this is not normal behavior, but what the hell would I know about normal? Does anyone else do this or am I just a number freak?

Is it because I may have Dyslexia or OCD? Hmm, another topic for my next therapy session. Do I have a "thing" about numbers and dates? All I know is when I see the time I automatically see variations on the number. For example 4:10 would register to me as (obviously) 4/10 or 10/4 or 01/4.  I'm not obsessed with time (except when I look in the mirror and see what time is doing to me) or am I? 

I don't wear a watch, it's too restricting for me. (And I'd never wear one of those ridiculously huge ones that are larger than Big Ben... if I wore a watch.) I've always been late, so maybe I am a freak when it comes to time or numbers. My mother would always say how long I made her wait till I was ready to be born. (Yet another therapy session.)

Or maybe it's the fact that my father was a bookie and I would have to write down numbers for him. My parents often played cards and had card parties... numbers surrounded me.

I'm a visual person, so maybe that's the reason why I see the possibilities in numbers. At any rate, I've learned it's "time" (oops) to embrace my inner freak. Gotta go, the time says 1:24, gonna call a friend. Their birthday is on 4/21, don't wanna be late.

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Not Gay Enough - WTF ?

I'm prescreened and ready to give an interview for an upcoming book about relationships. All types of relationships... hurray! The author is currently writing a book and wants to include a section from a Gay man's perspective since all types of relationships are being included. Wow, what a great opportunity to help break down a few Gay stereotypes. Maybe I'll even get a GLAAD Award?

The FRUIT Stand

The release form is signed and I'm ready. The time is set and all systems are go. The interview starts and seems to be going well, but after a few questions... I'm suddenly disqualified! We can't continue the interview. I can't be in the book, because once again I do not "fit in", I'm not what was expected. The need for a stereotype must be met. I'm not gonna sell books, you see I'm a monogamous Gay man. Big yawn, "we don't want that, we want a modern take on relationships". WTF? Are you kidding me? Modern? Oh, that's right, since "the Gays" are able to get legally married now, we're all  able to legally cheat just like "the Straights"? Is that the new way of saying I do, or is it simply saying I can't, I won't or I don't care enough to commit? I don't fit into this book about all types of relationships in today's world. They wanna hear about the stereotypical promiscuous Gay male in a relationship who has an erection all day stalking his next conquest. Or they'd prefer a "don't ask, don't tell" situation. Wow, how current and open minded, after all it is the 80's and AIDS and STD's haven't even entered the picture yet, right?

Okay, breathe... perhaps I should've just given the public what they want or need to hear to confirm that all Gays are not in committed relationships and are whores. Oops, did I say that? Oh well. After all, we are all just drag queens, leather daddies, bears or girlie boys - that's all you see from the press when they cover Gay Pride Parades anyway, so it must be true. And of course all Gays love Gaga, Madonna, Barbra or Judy - okay guilty on those last charges. I was surprised that another view of Gay life wouldn't be shown to the world. Well, I'm not a whore and I won't sell out. Personally I'm a little sick of the whole Gay trend "I wanna kid, I wanna adopt." What's the latest accessory we need?... oh that's right, a child! Besides, who else can teach kids about style, fashion and fabulousness? Just ask our straight girlfriends who always need us to take them shopping or do their hair. And remember we can do it all in between our workouts at the gym and trysts in the back rooms of those trendy after hours sex clubs.

Bitter not at all, surprised - yes! It's 2014 and this is the first time I've been told that I'm not Gay enough! We've come a long way, baby... but obviously some people still need the comfort of their stereotypes. The bottom line is that stereotypes still sell. Okay, Mary... gotta run, just made an appointment with my hot new trainer after my mani/pedi. Fabulous? You bet! Not Gay enough? You tell me...

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Get Happy

Happy... is it a state of mind or just a state? I almost forgot what it felt like to be happy. Wow, it's great and for me it's about being home. "My little town blues are melting away"... just like Liza sang in the song written for her (and not Sinatra) New York, New York. I have a certain air of confidence and familiarity with everyday things and I love it! It's been so long since I've been able to say that I'm happy and I love it, damn it! Okay,okay I gotta calm down now.

I like to complain (so this may come as a switch) but I didn't realize how much I missed NYC until recently. I was lucky enough to return for a big chunk of time developing the play about Dementia-Mama-Drama. I was so happy to be able to orchestrate two readings of  "Some of These Daze" back home. OMG, "if I can make it there..." Yeah, I know I know, shut up with your musical references already!

In NYC, I'm able to walk out on the streets anytime of day or night and not feel like a prisoner. The other night we were with good friends watching The Oscars in their bedroom. We were sipping martinis and having a picnic on their bed - no, no, no... not what you're thinking! Anyway, I had a glimpse of my old Suburban life - I saw wild life. Alright, maybe not wild life, but a mouse ran by me... not once, but twice as I went to refill our ice. The odd thing is that I didn't scream! In Suburbia, all I do is jump and overact to falling leaves, hooting owls, howling coyotes, lawn mowers growling at ungodly hours, deer passing by me on the way to the mailbox, that I've become jaded by a little mouse. Remember I'm the original Green Acres Gone Gay (GAGG).

Have you ever felt that you didn't want to return to your home when you're away? Have you ever felt like there's so little that you miss, that it doesn't matter? Not even your bed? Well, this happened to me and it's so freeing but it got me thinking. Okay, here's another song reference this time from Judy (Liza's mother, for the theatrically challenged) "Forget your troubles come on Get Happy..." I'm feeling happy being back home in NYC and I know that this is where I belong. I just gotta make sure my ruby slippers (okay my red high tops) never leave my feet while I'm back here in my land of Oz, because... "there's no place like home..." 

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Janis Joplin ... You'll Always Have a "Piece of My Heart"

January 19th is Janis Joplin's birthday and she was one of my first "American Idols". I didn't "discover" her until after her death. I read everything about her and listened to her music for hours while annoying my parents... and the neighbors. I was blown away by her voice, her creativity and her honesty. She was ahead of her time and thought outside the box. Janis actually questioned "the box"... whatever the hell "the box" is! Wow, whatta concept. I related to her feeling like an outsider and never fitting in. I also knew what it was like to be different and to be bullied, this was way before bullying was such a hot topic in the media. I'm sure Janis would be a big supporter of the NOH8 Campaign today.

I find it comforting (maybe Southern Comforting) that I live near Larkspur, her last home. It's a beautiful suburban town with redwood trees not far from San Francisco - a city she loved. Often when crossing the Golden Gate Bridge at night, I picture Janis driving her psychedelic Porsche zooming past me onto the windy roads to Larkspur. Okay, I have a vivid imagination!

Even though Janis has been gone for many years... her energy and her music are still alive. And now there's a whole new audience discovering her with the new hit Broadway show "A Night With Janis."  I saw the show and loved it even more than I thought possible. I'm gonna see it again (and again) it was a magical night at the theatre and nyc2suburbia will once again be tweeting about it! I know Janis would be loving the show. She'd be cackling in the back of the orchestra every night and would make sure the audience got up off their asses! Just like Mary Bridget Davies and Kacee Clanton do at all of their performances.

Janis has inspired many of us and we've learned from her "Get it While You Can" philosophy, to live each day the best you can, coz it may be the last. Amen sister!

So, Happy Birthday Janis and Keep on Rockin’! I'll be having my Southern Comfort while toasting one helluva woman and listening to your music. I will continue to celebrate your life and be forever grateful because you will always have a "Piece of My Heart".

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What A Dump !

I cannot believe what I actually did tonight. Furthermore I can't even believe that I'm gonna share it with you, but I've never been one to keep things to myself. Okay, I joined forces with the rest of the Suburbanites out here and did something many of them do. I couldn't believe how many of them did this and I'd constantly make fun of anyone who did.

THE DUMP

First of all, I was not talking on my cell phone, texting or drinking while driving - that infuriates me and I get crazy when I see that! But what I did I'm almost embarrassed to share, especially for a native New Yorker who loves to walk. I DROVE the car 126 feet from the driveway to pick up the mail and throw out the garbage. OMG, I said it out loud, I may delete this. What the hell came over me? What was I thinking?  I've stooped to an all time low. Who am I? I may have to even turn in my Gay card and never mention Green Acres Gone Gay (GAGG) again. What've I done? This is not fabulous behavior.

THE MAIL

In my defense it was not premeditated. As I started to walk outside in the cold stillness of the early evening, I thought that I heard an animal. I immediately thought I was gonna be attacked. (I think this many times when I walk outside). I thought it was a bear, a killer deer or that "friendly" burglar who has been spotted in our community (the community is so PC they actually call it a "friendly" burglar - WTF?) Nevertheless I got my ass in the car so fast and drove 126 feet to throw out the garbage and pick up the mail. I am and will always be totally embarrassed on so many levels... and whatta disappointment. The mail was all junk and as for the garbage... like Bette Davis said "What a dump".

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