Vibrant.(Still) Unrepentant. Badass. Old. Queer

The Continuing Saga of ... The Birth of VUBOQ as Re-Enacted by Gay Bears (and a Virus or Two) It's been awhile so to refresh your memories, here are links to the two previous installments: The Cast of Characters Part II: Syphillis in the Parsley And, now, for Part III: Saturday in the Park with Syphillis The weather was gorgeous, and VUBOQ sat in the sun, doing what VUBOQs do when they are in a park on a beautiful day, surrounded by gorgeous shirtless men. He knitted. And, Syphillis, being Syphillis, did what Syphilli do when they are in a park on a beautiful day, surrounded by gorgeous shirtless men. He searched for someone he could hook up with later to share a little STD-luvin'. After hours of knitting (and cruising), Syphillis told VUBOQ that he was going to meet a friend for dinner. "You are welcome to join us," Syphillis said. So, VUBOQ packed up his knitting bag and walked with Syphillis to Sette, a yummy pizza place just north of Dupont Circle. There, VUBOQ wa...

I came home. Y came over. I had a good cry. Things seem better today. Plus, Dad apparently made it through surgery ok. He was actually scheduled to have the back surgery this coming week, but the pain was so bad even the super-extra-strong pain pills (so strong the doctor couldn't call in the prescription. Mom had to pick them up at the hospital. And she refuses to share) were not working. The doctor decided to go ahead and operate ahead of schedule. I'm supposed to get a call today for an update ... So, that's that... And now for the continuing weekend saga of ... The Birth of VUBOQ as Re-Enacted by Gay Bears (and a Virus or Two) Previously, you met the Cast of Characters . Now, the story begins ... It was a sunny Saturday afternoon not too many years ago. At Dupont Circle, a snake lay waiting in the grass*. An unsuspecting VUBOQ got closer ... And closer ... To be continued ... *Well, in this case it was Syphillis in the Parsley , but whatever.

In a recent email conversation with David , I realized that I have never explained the origins of my name (or if I had, I've forgotten, so you're just going to have to read it again, kittens). Without further ado, I give you a new Weekend Serial: The Birth of VUBOQ as Re-Enacted by Gay Bears (and a virus or two) Part I: The Cast of Characters (in order of appearance) The role of VUBOQ will be played by: Jesus Christ (aka Buzzy ) The role of the Ex-BFF will be played by: Syphilis (which is surprisingly fitting) The role of the Ex-BFF's friend (whose name I have forgotten) will be played by: Mononucleosis The role of the SuperCute Shop Assistant Manager will be played by: Muhammad (aka Buddy ) Stay Tuned next week for Part II: The Dinner