ROAD TRIP TIME!!

Looks like they're putting together a Harry Potter theme park. HURRAY!!

Rumor has it the most popular ride will be the vibrating broomsticks which have already brought so much joy to children around the world.

I'm not being dirty, read the news people!

PS

The direct translation of the Welsh word for Bear is "honey pig."

Mmmmm honey.

Rawr

Despite the fact that I've been at the gym more and more regularly (like I'm on bran muffins, y'alls [bran muffin tops, more like]) I encountered a delima when updating the manhunt profile last night. What body type do I have?

And decided, at least till I get under 200 pounds (which even at this point can vary depending on which scale I'm using), I qualify as Bear. And that's really not even a bad thing just...I dunno. I've got body hair and I prefer the Cuff and the Crypt. So...there!

It's a whole paradigm shift. Heh, I said hole.

It's kind of exciting to decide you belong to a community. Kind of like why I feel most people go to church. And while I've spend many a Sunday morning on my knees, the churches I went to never had leather slings hanging from the ceiling.

Who wants to come to my Bear coming out party?

Biggest Shocker Ever!!

So it's official. David Hyde Pierce is a big ol 'mo.

I need a moment to regroup now that my world has been shaken to it's foundation.

Do You Know Where You're Going To...

The coolest thing in my acceptance package?

A map of West Hollywood with clubs, cafes, books, and even BODY ART locations listed.
It's published by a group called Maphawk. It's pretty impressive work, check them out.

More Options Than I Can Shake My Stick At!

I discussed this on last night's episode, but since I'd been tracking this on the blog, I'd like to wrap up the AFI saga.

I got in!!

But...

I'm not going!!

:P

The UCLA online option lets me keep my job (which AFI wouldn't do) so I can afford to a) pay for school in the first place and b) make for living expenses and move to LA with a job already lined up. Of course once I move to LA in February the class will no longer be "online" but I think I've discussed that before.

I'm pretty excited and flattered that I actually was accepted to AFI, and feel reluctant to turn down the offer...it just feels rude in a way, or something...but the UCLA plan is the one that makes the most sense.

I wonder how many days left till I move?

And why am I thinking about that when I'm still wrapping up the move I'm in the middle of?

Thank you Universe for making me feel special.

And now back to less serious blogging...

Flag as a Misunderstanding

Local crazy hermit Flip Barstow honored American Servicemen and women this past Memorial day the only way he knew how, by creating a new flag to display by the gravestones of vetrans buried in the Orcas Island cemetary.

Though initially acussed of vandalism for not once, but twice burning the current American flags on display and replacing them with his homemade flags featuring swastikas on them, he claimed it was all a part of the rebirth of one of the most revered symbols of the American nation.

"It's all just a misunderstanding," Barstow said. "I just made up that design while I was doodling on a pad while I worked from home as an AOL phone tech service guy. For whatever reason, it spoke to me about American politics and stuff."

When asked why he chose the Nazi logo to represent the land of the free and home of the brave, he simply scratched his head and asked if Nazi's were anything like Potsy from the show Happy Days.

Journalistic Integrity

While looking for a specific article I stumbled upon this gem.

I'm not sure what's more amusing, the title to the article "A Sort of Gay Solution to Hungary's Sort Of Nazi Flag Problem" or the fact that it comes from a town called Pesticide. Or the fact that this obvious blog post pops up under google news.

Toddler Braces for the Spanking of Eight Lifetimes

A young child in Kansas City was caught on camera destroying Buddhist artwork painstakingly made over many hours out of sand. While the monks initial reaction was one of understanding and good humor, the Dalai Lama has other thoughts on the matter.

"When the Chinese invaded my country," the 71 year old spiritual leader said. "I shrugged it off. While Buddhism was mocked for decades for it's passive behavior towards its oppressors, I was able to understand that many people view the world differently. But this is bullshit."

While he hasn't decided whether the people to bear the full brunt of Buddha's wrath should be the child or his parents who left him unattended, His Holiness did have this to say, "Buddha is patient and karma may not come into play this time around for any members of the family. But I would not be surprised if they were reincarnated as dung beetles or tapeworms in their next life."

A Show So Nice They Covered it Twice!

Galore is such a groundbreaking, crowd pleasing phenomenon, that the Capitol Hill Times had to mention us for a second week in a row.

Thanks for the coverage!

Wow...I'd Completely Forgotten

Bless you Amazon.com, piecing my childhood together one crappy DVD set at a time.

Any Press is Good Press

Check out this week's Capitol Hill Times
http://www.zwire.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=18353220&BRD=855&PAG=461&dept_id=517907&rfi=8

CAPITOL HILL NATIVES HOST INDEPENDENT GAY PODCAST

Galore is Seattle's only independent gay podcast which light-heartedly addresses local activities aimed at the gay community.

Hosts Pakio and Matty discuss local events, activities in the Seattle queer community, working in the corporate world, relationships and a number of other issues in an alternative Entertainment Tonight format.

An average podcast will feature segments like "Queen for the Day," "Confessions" and "Top 3 List" which asks for audience interaction. Pakio, a costume designer and former manager for multiple Capitol Hill stores, and Matty, a theater director, currently moonlight for the cabaret La Faux at Julia's on Broadway. The podcast is available online at www.galore podcast.libsyn.com.

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Hope anyone who's found this blog from the article will feel free to leave a comment below. And anyone who's reading the blog already, please leave a comment too.

It's nice to feel loved.

Phone Lines Get Crossed

Producers of Fox's "American Idol" and Bravo's "Project Runway" are being tight lipped about a phone gaff which resulted in Melinda Doolittle's leaving the hit music show Wednesday night. According to inside sources, the marketing departments for both shows had dinner party last Saturday night where they decided it would be funny for "Runway's" fan's to lend their voice to "Idols" votes. The Bravo execs previewed Ms. Doolittle's dress (seen above) to the "Runway" audience, which they used that as their only point of reference and unamously gave her the boot.

"I'm sure she's got a great voice," said design student Kimberly Willard. "But I'm so tired of seeing those psycidelic patterns and a dress over jeans? As if."

"Idol" producers had no comment at press time as their full attention is now devoted to how to sell the two remaining contestants who, to quote Simon Cowell "bloody suck."

Child Incurs Zeus' Wrath

"They weren't moving as fast as I thought, so I guess I just overshot," claimed Father of the Gods, Zeus, from his throne on Olympus. He referred to his lightining bolt which was caught on tape, striking the ground mere feet ahead of twins Timmy and Bobby Wilson this Tuesday evening.

Timmy (the evil twin) has reportedly been up to all kinds of mischief, declaring Zeus' existance to be simply a myth and stating that all should bow down and worship himself, as he is the new high score champion on Wii Tennis in their home town.

"Tennis isn't so impressive," Zeus griped. "Have him take a shot at God of War II, he'll see how bad ass I am."

Timmy says he doesn't plan to stop his claims of superiority but suggests that if Zeus is "all that" maybe it's time for a little Wii boxing match.

Ding Dong the Witch is Dead!

I don't care if it makes me an awful person that the body's not even cold and it's taking all my energy not to do back flips out of my chair at this news. Jerry Falwell dead at 73.

Good!

Won't Somebody PLEASE Think of the Children!!

An 8th grade substitute teacher showed their (it doesn't say the teacher's gender) class Brokeback Mountain and now the school is being sued for over $400,000 for the psychological damage the film caused 12 year old Jessica Turner.

The article does not disclose whether it's the steamy using lube for spit, Jake riding Heath like a bucking bronco scene or the one where Jake is beaten to death that disturbed the student. What do you think?

Crapper Competition/ Gay Spa

With a month and a half to go, we need ideas for our Galore-y Hole aka the Honey Bucket we're renting for Pride! Please get any ideas to us so we can make a shrine for people's ass and create the most magical shitty experience ever!

Dreamgrills

Over the span of 3 decades we follow a set of 4 grills in their rise to the top. Mirroring the life of diva Diana Ross, the audience is taken on a musical journey featuring such classics as "And I'm Telling You, I'm not Grilling" and "One Coal Only." Jennifer Hudson gives a moving performance as the fat (Andrew Lloyd) Weber grill that acts too much the diva to be kept on. Directed by Bill Condon, the writer of "Chicago Dog" and "Gods and Monster Hamburger Patties", you'll leave this movie with a song in your heart and an empty space in your belly that can only be filled by somthing cooked over open coals.

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!!

Which as I just found from Wikipedia is NOT the day of Mexican Independence (which means there's a SECOND day in the calander where I should be pounding back margaritas...I call them Wednesdays)! It's simplly a celebration of Mexican Culture and Heritage that's overblown by Corona and Jose Cuervo in America.

And I say GOD BLESS IT!!

I'M the Queen for the Day!!

Another netflix match up:
I would enjoy the Madonna Confessions Tour DVD because I loved Brokeback Mountain.

The jig is up! Netflix knows I'm a big ol' 'mo!