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Rambling on ... We do know that Reichen is gay and for what it is worth he certainly makes gay worth looking at. Thank you, Reichen. Other than that there is Senator Craig, who is whether or not he admits it. What's important is this: how many Republicans need to show up on the radar as gay while breaking the law before the public realizes that those in power who persecute their own kind deserve to be brought to task and with elephant guns--not to mention mental midget Tucker Carlson and the fabrication that he has wrought in front of God and everybody. Where is Jon Stewart when you need him? Tucker needs to be bitched slapped yet again and this time not figuratively. OK, then maybe Wentworth Miller makes ridiculous statements that lead the reader to believe whatever it is that the reader wants to believe. Wentworth does have to live with himself ultimately. It would be gratifying to those who live with their own sexuality on a daily basis if someone of Wentworth's calibre simp...

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Matt Walton exists in this universe as one of this web log's favourite people, therefore, last May's post, which he liked very much, is republished along with the most recent head shot on the fan site BGR created for this most talented actor as well the most recent "creative moments" in his work history. What's not to love? There are also these additions to his resume: Burn After Reading Favorite Son Death in Love The man is veritably one of the good guys. Be there for the duration. Matt Walton is one of those journeyman actors that you know you know because he does many commercials--something that is very good for him and not so bad for us. What is very good is that he will be in the new Coen Brothers film soon to be shot here in Gotham the comedy Burn After Reading "about a CIA agent who is currently in the process of writing a book loses the disc containing his only manuscript in this comedic tale of espionage that reunites film making duo Joel and Etha...

Nothing like spending time on a Sunday late afternoon with one of the stars of the West Village, C.T., over at The Duplex and waking up to perfect weather the very next day. The young man from a recent DNA also helps with the extension. He's probably getting ready for a good morning kiss, so to speak. There are simply so many places where it could go.

"Good Morning Kiss" was the perfect introduction over two decades ago to Carmen Lundy, excellent jazz vocalist who too often goes unheralded. Good Morning Kiss was the album that she produced on a label she created back in 1985. Included here is also the perfect "Perfect Strangers" a song often performed by multi-talented Ilene Kristen in her cabaret act. Lundy encouraged Ilene to do it and Kristen does it perfect justice. "Kiss" does everything it is supposed to about the morning after the night before when two people came together. "Strangers" makes the perfect segue'--and "Love For Sale" demonstrates Ms Lundy's ability to sell a good song. Selling a good song is simply celebrating the human experience and making it beautiful just as photographer Jeff Palmer did with these beautiful black and white photos.

Actually, this is something appropriate for warm weather in that it is relatively light and the stuffed part has to do with the food and not the tummies of human beings. Tuna Stuffed Avocados Avocados, three, stuffed Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed from one lemon Egg, hard boiled, quartered Tuna Fish, grilled, 250 grams Extra Virgin Olive Oil, one tablespoon Pickle, one small, minced Parsley for garnish 1. Split the avocados in half. Discard the seeds. 2. Use some of the lemon juice to sprinkle over the avocado halves 3. Combine the egg, tuna, olive oil and pickle in a processor. 4. Process until smooth and season with the remaining lemon juice to taste. 5. Fill the halves with the tuna mixture and garnish with the parsley.

Variation on Pasta alla Sarda Rigatoni, 500 grams Extra Virgin Olive Oil, one half cup Summer Squash or Zucchini, 500 grams, trimmed and cut into thin discs Fresh Parsley, one half cup, minced Eggs, three, hard boiled, finely chopped Coarse Salt Freshly Ground Pepper 1. Saute the garlic in the oil in a large skillet, when the aroma of its cookin gfills the room, add the squash and stir gently 2. After three minutes add one quarter cup of the parsley and remove from heat. 3. Stir in the eggs. Salt. Pepper. 4. Toss with al dente rigatoni. 5. Serve garnished with the remaining parsley. Also in keeping with the taste and textures around here, find something hearty and tasty.

Mushrooms with Cashew Stuffing Mushrooms, four fresh (stems removed) Goat Cheese, two, one inch cubes Cashew Nuts, eight, raw Scallion, with three inches or so of the green top Heavy Cream, one tablespoon Nutmeg, grated, one pinch Chili Powder, one pinch 1. Finely chop the nuts, cheese and scallion 2. Stir in heavy cream and spices 3. Stuff the mushroom caps and chill. Once again we've gone to Yvonne Tarr for this simple appetizer. Pondering the beauty of a lovely mushroom cap as well as a creamy mixture for stuffing is what Saturday Beefcake is all about. For something else somewhat creamy yet with sustenance one should shop for imported mozzarella di bufala for the recipe. Mozzarella all'Erbette Fresh Mozzarella di Bufala , 500 grams, sliced Extra Virgin Olive Oil, about one quarter cup Fresh Parsley, one tablespoon chopped Anchovy Fillets, mashed Asiago Cheese, one tablespoon grated Capers, one tablespoon chopped Fresh Oregano, chopped 1. Arrange layers of mozzarella on an ...

Entertainment AIDS Alliance (EAA) Invites you to celebrate 10 years of Visionaries Visionary Honors 2007 Honoring: Richard Foos, CEO of Shout! Factory “I want to be remembered as a good guy who tried to do his best for himself, his family, his friends and the world,” Foos said. Vicki Greenleaf, President of Greenleaf & Associates Ron Sanders, President of Warner Home Video Aid for AIDS, West Hollywood, CA at the Four Seasons Hotel 300 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, 90048 Thursday, September 27, 2007 Cocktail Reception 6:00 p.m. Presentation of Honors 7:15 p.m. Dinner 8:00 p.m. Business Attire DONATION: $400 per person or $4,000 for table of 10 Make check payable to Entertainment AIDS Alliance and send to: Entertainment AIDS Alliance, 7985 Santa Monica Blvd., #109-491, Los Angeles, CA 90046 RSVP to (323) 874-6497 or contact@entertainmentAIDSalliance.org If you cannot attend and would like to make a donation, please indicate “Donation Only” on check. EAA Honorees will be highlighted...

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Timothy Adams' was one of the first fan sites to which BGR Design (at Column of Life's request) applied its magic touch and it's no wonder, because the man epitomizes what being ruggedly handsome means. He will soon reappear on One Life to Live as Ron Walsh (probably mid-October) and also this fall he will be making a guest appearance on Cashmere Mafia . The following is on the introductory page to the fansite "People who know Timothy Adams have only good things to say about him much to his fans' delight. While much of their delight does come from his exceptional looks, he has an important quality for his livelihood, both modeling and acting, in that he seems to transform and adapt himself into whatever the scene calls for. He does so with a unique combination of subtlety and expansiveness. As perfect as he may sometimes seem, Timothy has a welcoming quality. He doesn't ride up on a white charger in dazzling white armour, although that’s not a bad image at all....

From the beginning of the postmodern homosexual era, men in uniform, especially policemen have populated homoerotic fantasies. There is, of course, the apparent contradiction inherent in these fantasies. It is those contradictions that give life to the excellent story "Forever Blue" from Cold Case , which was re-broadcast last evening; hence, the weekend extension. "If repression has indeed been the fundamental link between power, knowledge, and sexuality since the classical age, it stands to reason that we will not be able to free ourselves from it except at a considerable cost." (Michel Foucault) Jimmy and Coop from "Forever Blue", Luke and Noah from As the World Turns , Ennis and Jack from Brokeback Mountain and the uninformed and ultimately victimized women in their fictional lives could well descry the considerable cost of living in the almighty closet or its shadow. Coop's declaration, "We're the lucky ones," which became his dying...

"Open Arms" (S. Perry and J. Cain) Lying beside you Here in the dark Feeling your heart with mine Softly you whisper You're so sincere How could our love be so blind We sailed on together We drifted apart And here you are By my side So now I come to you With open arms Nothing to hide Believe what I say So here I am With open arms Hoping you'll see What your love means to me Open arms Living without you Living alone This empty house seems so cold Wanting to hold you Wanting you near How much I wanted you home But now that you've come back Turned night into day I need you to stay So now I come to you With open arms Nothing to hide Believe what I say So here I am With open arms Hoping you'll see What your love means to me Open arms While not exactly a wedding song, this duet performed to perfection by two "out" performers Brian Lane Green and Lee Lessak brings home the idea of two men being romantic with one another. More often than not in almost everyo...

Well, some of our Canadian readers expressed unhappiness that the meal was without dessert and because the last post did mention sweet penetration, it was decided that something sweet for the end of the evening was appropriate. Yvonne Tarr is the inspiration once again for this one--light and simple, although not exactly what she presecribed. Honeydew Melon, halved and seeded Strawberries, two cups, washed, hulled and halved Fresh Lime Juice Fresh Lemon Juice Sweetener 1. Sweeten the strawberries 2. Spritz them with the citrus juices 3. Place them in the hollowed out centers of the melon halves where the seeds used to be. 4. Serve cold. This tastes all the sweeter in the company of young men. How sweet it is.

On the side, there is a variation of Yvonne Tarr's Broccoli Amandine utilizing cooked broccolini , i.e. broccoli di rape instead of everyday broccoli. Broccolini Amandine Broccoli di Rape, cooked Scallions, using about three inches of the green tops, chopped Blanched Almonds, cut into slivers, about a tablespoon Unsalted Butter, one and half tablespoons 1. Melt the butter in a large skillet and saute the broccolini 2. Add the rest of the ingredients and continue until the vegetables reach the desired consistency. Lo Sgombro Colle Cipolle Onions, about 500 grams, Bermuda finely sliced Mackerel, two large filleted Dry White Wine, one cup White Wine vinegar, one cup Juniper Berries, ten crushed Kosher or Sea Salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper Fresh Thyme, two sprigs Bay Leaves, three Preheated oven 350F 1. Spread out half the onion slices on a large, oven proof dish--large enough to hold the fillets in a single layer which are placed on top and then cover the fish with the remaining on...