Horoscopes: 07.29.13

Aries: March 21 - April 20

If you believe that you can change the world, it might just cooperate.

Taurus: April 21 - May 21

Stability and endurance are your hallmarks. You can tackle any obstacle once you believe you can.

Gemini: May 22 - June 21

Everyday is a chance to be grateful for the gifts you have been blessed with. Gratitude opens the door for more blessings.

Cancer: June 22 - July 22

Giving up is easy, but it also offers no lasting rewards. There is a horizon beyond the mountain, and a rising sun as well.

Leo: July 23 - August 22

What do you dream about? Where does your heart wish it could go to? You don't need a precise roadmap. Just intent, hope and love.

Virgo: August 23 - September 22

Others will always be jealous at your ability to emotionally connect with people. Screw 'em and carry on.

Libra: September 23 - October 23

Do not be afraid to move beyond your comfort zone: walk down a new street, turn a different corner, listen to something different.

Scorpio: October 24 - November 22

Stop expecting people to act a certain way or do what you want them to do. It dishonors their journey and yours. Let go. Trust.

Sagittarius: November 23 - December 21

Let it go. Let it go. Let it go. Let it go. Let it go. Let it go. Let it go. Let it go. Let it go. Seriously.

Capricorn: December 22 - January 20

You should play with that inner child of yours you keep ignoring. Instead of going for a walk... go skipping.

Aquarius: January 21 - February 19

Go shopping! Buy yourself something pretty or shiny. You deserve nothing the best, so don't be afraid to give it to yourself!

Pisces: February 20 - March 20

The simplest truths often carry the most power. You are beautiful. You are loved. Simple. Powerful.

Goodnight Beamer

R.I.P. Beamer

May 26, 2000 ~ July 25, 2013

Thank you for looking after Brighton for thirteen years, and me for seven of those. You were a wonderful, and gentle companion who loved without limit or condition. There is nowhere you can't run to now.

Love Always,
~ your dads

Horoscopes: 07.22.13

Aries: March 21 - April 20

Fear of tomorrow's woes only robs you of today's joy.

Taurus: April 21 - May 21

Design your day around comfort. There's nothing wrong with a nice cup of coffee or tea, a blanket, a sofa and a movie marathon.

Gemini: May 22 - June 21

Lately, you have been at odds with what you really want and what you think you deserve. Limits serve no purpose in your life.

Cancer: June 22 - July 22

Nourish your sense of self-worth and self-love. Evolve beyond other people's perceptions of you.

Leo: July 23 - August 22

Don't be afraid to dance, whether it's in front of an audience or just a mirror. Not everyone needs to hear the music... just you do.

Virgo: August 23 - September 22

You can create amazing wonders in your life, so as long as you believe you can. The darkest of nights only lasts so long.

Libra: September 23 - October 23

Familiar surroundings are great, but you need to shake things up a bit to feel inspired again. Throw away the roadmap.

Scorpio: October 24 - November 22

If you've been feeling unappreciated, make sure you're not the cause of it. Release your negativity and renew your outlook.

Sagittarius: November 23 - December 21

A new chapter is beginning, and you're writing it. Dream big. Give yourself permission.

Capricorn: December 22 - January 20

Let loving, positive thoughts be a shield for you always, even in the darkest of times.

Aquarius: January 21 - February 19

Renew your spirit with a quiet bath surrounded by sparkling lights and the fragrance of flowers. Disappear into serenity.

Pisces: February 20 - March 20

Sometimes the river you're swimming feels longer and more dangerous than it actually is. Release your fear, and enjoy the swim.

Horoscopes: 07.15.13

Aries: March 21 - April 20

Life has handed you some very cruel, dark moments in the past. Let it go. Your tomorrows are brighter than you can imagine.

Taurus: April 21 - May 21

Simple things give you pleasure, and there is nothing wrong with that. Embrace the things that fill you with joy.

Gemini: May 22 - June 21

Ever woken up and felt like it was one of those days where you just did NOT want to leave the house? Trust your instincts.

Cancer: June 22 - July 22

You can't live your life fearing the possibility of regret. Mistakes are bound to happen to all of us. Live. Love. Rinse & Repeat.

Leo: July 23 - August 22

It's very easy to let ourselves be swept away by the opinions of those closest to us, but a lion should never fear walking alone.

Virgo: August 23 - September 22

Stay in positivity. You draw your strength from the endless light within you. Ain't nothing gonna break your stride...

Libra: September 23 - October 23

Everyone comes toyou for honest advice. So here's some for you... make yourself scarce. Don't let others take you for granted.

Scorpio: October 24 - November 22

Your inner self and dreams have the same voice, and they've been trying to tell you something. Are you listening?

Sagittarius: November 23 - December 21

Truth and integrity are the two constant forces of your being. Strengthen them, and they will nourish all that you do.

Capricorn: December 22 - January 20

Think twice about what you'll say before you say it. Better to seem a bit aloof than sound like an asshole.

Aquarius: January 21 - February 19

You're feeling depleted and drained. Fuel yourself. Center yourself. The world is not as big or as cold as you think it is.

Pisces: February 20 - March 20

The journey of life can often lead us to places we never would have thought of going on our own.

The Vaudevillians

The Vaudevillians starring Jinkx Monsoon as "Kitty Witless",
and Major Scales as "Dr. Dan Von Dandy" at the Laurie Beechman Theatre
July 14, 2013

"Meet & Greet" at The Vaudevillians with Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales.

I have been looking forward to seeing The Vaudevillians ever since I picked up a set of tickets for Brighton and I about a month ago. Absolutely brilliant!! We laughed so hard, tears were streaming down our faces most of the night! Positively spectacular performances!! The highlights of the evening for me included: (a) watching Jinkx stick her fingers in Brighton's mouth and check his teeth like a horse, (b) Jinkx taking a sip from my apple martini, and (c) their rendition of "I Will Survive" had me howling!
 

I am so very grateful for the incredible gift of music and laughter that was shared with us. I would so jump at the chance to watch them again.

LEGO: The Lady in Red

Why is this little red-headed delight a must-have for LEGO-loving geeks? Not only does Red Harrington (played by Helena Bonham Carter in The Lone Ranger) own her own brothel, "Red's Traveling Entertainments", she's packing an ornate ivory peg-leg with a deadly surprise in it... a double-barreled shotgun!

Red Harrington

Red Harrington is available in LEGO Set# 79108 The Lone Ranger Stage Coach Escape.

Gay Pride NYC 2013

The queens from Rupaul's Drag Race made their appearance at this year's NYC Gay Pride Parade. Sadly, however, we were only able to get a picture of Shangela before our camera died from heat exhaustion.

Spring White Tea Party 2013

Once again, I am a "little" late in posting an update about "an adventure". In June, I attended AGiftofTea.com's annual Spring White Tea Party. It's their second event I've gone to. Two problems... (a) despite being a Sagittarius, I'm a bit of a social introvert, and (b) do you really think I own anything white? LOL. Brighton couldn't go with me this year, but I found a surrogate for his ticket pretty quick. This year's event included a few readings by some of the hostess' friends, including Robert Godden, author of The Infusiast, from The Devotea. 

I was especially looking forward to this year's event, because I had put together a little something for the hostess. She and I had worked together for a few years, and like my former boss from my early days at the Village Voice, that were just "something" about her that lent itself to caricature very easily. I presented her with a signed print of "Our Lady of Tea".

The divine Ms. J and I at the Spring White Tea Party 2013

Our Lady of Tea
Inspired by a friend's love and passion for tea, Roberto Mendoza has added a very special diva to the "Simply Divine" line-up. As the tea-aficionado's graceful muse and guardian, Our Lady of Tea brings with her an enchanting and irresistible aura of serenity to any friendly gathering (not to mention a generous supply of tea, as well!). A percentage of the proceeds from Our Lady of Tea will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation by the artist. 

YouTube Treasures: Lost in Translation...

YouTube Treasures: Let There Be... CARMEN

True beauty is epic. ageless. timeless.

YouTube Treasures: There Are Worse Things I Could Do... (with subtitles)

Horoscopes: 07.02.13

Aries: March 21 - April 20

You have allowed old feelings of unworthiness to overwhelm you again. Repeat after me..."I am a beautiful and unique snowflake."

Taurus: April 21 - May 21

If you feel as if asteroids are falling from the sky intent on hitting you, then perhaps you should stay inside today.

Gemini: May 22 - June 21

Seeing double? Then put the glass down. You don't want to drink yourself straight back to those "meetings" you kept avoiding.

Cancer: June 22 - July 22

Tragedy and trauma seem to be your calling cards. Go for a walk and filter the theatrics out of your dialogue.

Leo: July 23 - August 22

Let the world hear your roar, and if they fear it... so be it.

Virgo: August 23 - September 22

The reflection in the mirror and you do not have as much in common as you think. Your depths go further than you know.

Libra: September 23 - October 23

Are you removing your foot from out of your mouth often? Make a list, and practice this, "I'm sorry, I was wrong." Now again...

Scorpio: October 24 - November 22

You've paid your dues. "Lady Luck" likes your face this week. Plan a trip to Vegas and spend that paycheck!

Sagittarius: November 23 - December 21

You need structure. You need purpose. Your energies are divided and scattered. Gather them up. Make a list. Think. Plan.

Capricorn: December 22 - January 20

Lately, you keep hitting your head against the wall. Aim for the floor, you'll discover something new.

Aquarius: January 21 - February 19

Good fortune sometimes isn't always golden. It may not glitter or glisten, but its value is immeasurable.

Pisces: February 20 - March 20

Have you ever sat and thought to yourself, "My life sucks"? Well, honey, it does. Sometimes, it sucks major ass, but that's OK.