Posts by Rick Clemons
287: When Opposites No Longer Attract – Michael J. Testa
It’s a story that’s been told. Yet so many still believe there’s no reason to tell this story again. That’s complete bullshit. These stories need to be told, so that everyone can hear them and realize, that there are still many marriages where opposites do not attract but people are trying to play the game,…
286: Uncloseted Riff and Rant – Men & Masculinity in a #METOO World
285: Single Gay Dad: Living A Life Uncloseted – Frank Lowe
Nothing new about being a single, divorced Dad…unless you’re gay. Then all sorts of tricky things happen, that the average person doesn’t think about. Like, He’s gay and has a child? He’s divorced and gay and has a child? He’s a man in his mid-30’s, 40’s and traveling alone with a child? Or my favorite,…
284: Uncloseted Riff and Rant – The Closet Of Racism
The hands of time seem to be spinning backwards at an alarming rate. Hate, discrimination, violence towards people of color has become a norm, and worst of all it is being tolerated. But it doesn’t have to be this way, nor does it have to be that “all lives matter.” In the words of Jesse…
283: Shhh. I’m dating. Don’t tell anyone. – Ramona Rice
You’ve got a secret. A secret that makes you happy, fulfilled, but may make others think you don’t have a heart. People like your kids, parents, In-laws, friends. But this secret is about you moving forward and being good and at peace with a big event in your life. But lord help you, the judgments…
10 Brutally Honest, Non-Scientific, No Guru Needed, Ways To Get Your Shit Together!
Admit it. Or not. It’s totally up to you. But you don’t have your shit together, at least not all the time. Once you realize that, you either a) pretend it doesn’t exist like the muffin top starting to form around your waist, b) freak out and max out your credit cards on self-help…
Read Full Post282: Uncloseted Riff and Rant – Take Pride and Don’t Back Down
It’s Pride Month. Or at least that’s what those of us in the LGBTQI community call it. Not sure what Drumph and his cronies in Washington are going to say this year, since they didn’t’ really say anything last year. But screw them! We are here, were queer, and we have advocates all over the…
281: Pursuing Your Big Bold Goal – Dan McDaniel
280: Uncloseted Riff and Rant – Outsmarting the cynics
The reside everywhere. In our heads, in our relationships, at work, our friendships. No matter where you turn there is a cynic ready to tear apart your joy, your ideas, your happiness. No biggie. You’ve got something to combat that. A bold move, or a few of them, but only if you give yourself permission…
279: Taking a chance on BOLD FREEDOM – Robin Finney
Imagine leaving your job of 11 years, getting rid of your apartment, and packing up and heading off to Thailand with no real plans other than to reset. It’s a bold move with a capital “B.” One that others may not understand, but that’s ok…yes, seriously, that’s OK. It’s literally more about taking a jump…