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Pink in the Sheets
by Mz. Pink
Dear Mz. Pink,

I want to change my career, but I am too scared. I have been in my current position for
years and it has been a good job for me. Recently I have been wanting to change the field
I work in. I worry that if I take this step then I will lose everything that I have worked so
hard to obtain. I worry that since Ill be starting over that it will take me forever to get to a
decent position where I will feel comfortable. I worry about money and the demands of a
new job. What should I do? Should I just leave well enough alone?
Signed,
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This could be a scary time in your life since you have been used to doing a certain thing
for so long. Even thinking about making the change can be nerve-racking. But you could
use all this doubt as ammunition to keep taking steps to make a change in your life.
I recommend doing extensive research in the field you want to work in. Meet people who
work in that specific position and talk to them about what they do and how they got
there. Find out if you need specific skills, or schooling for the position. You may be able
to take classes while working in your current position, to help make the switch from one
job to another. Talk to the manager or person in charge of your desired position and ask
them to perform a mock interview. Research the classes available for that field, can you
obtain certificates? Do you need a degree? Is it something that requires a background?
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change? What if you do receive a pay cut, will you be okay with that? For how long?
How much of a pay cut are you willing to take? Do you have enough in your savings to
make this transition until you make the desired amount of money? If not, what are you
willing to sacrifice to get there and to make ends meet? Make sure you are right with
your bills and finances before making any big leaps.
Do not act on impulse with this, if you have been in your current position for a while
then you are in a comfort zone and going outside of it may cause tension. Make sure
that you go over all the pros and cons of switching careers, communicate with anyone
who the job change might effect. Make sure you are not causing bad blood between
you and anyone else. You need support right now, not someone who feels bitter towards
you for wanting to go a different direction. This includes your current employer and
coworkers and your partner or family who this will directly effect.
Double check with your current employer and make sure that they dont have a position
similar to what youre looking for, if they do maybe it would be a smarter decision to
transfer within the company. This could be very beneficial for you in many ways, and
given your history with the company could be very obtainable without some of the
difficult foot work.
Once youve made the decision you may have to do some interning or freelance work
in that field to gain work experience, this is okay. It helps to land the dream job. Even if
you have to start at the bottom at least you will have some background to help support
yourself and make it easier for you to move up the ladder. Make sure you have the
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by DJ Doran
At the end of the day I believe that every citizen should be able to live
and work according to their convictions without fear the government
will come in and force them to do something contrary to their sincerely
held religious beliefs; but the nuance between a valid conscientious
objection and an arbitrary refusal of service lies in the difference between
material cooperation with an act and the superficial involvement with
it such as refusing to dispense abortifacients for example which might
actually prevent an abortion from happening. However, refusing to bake
a wedding cake on the other hand, is just an unnecessary irritation that
makes Christians and Christianity appear bigoted, intolerant, and petty.
Indiana Governor Mike Pence, with his super majority of republicans
behind him, signed the Indiana Religious Freedom Act into law on March
26th, saying it ensures that religious liberty is fully protected under
Indiana law. The legislation declares that state and local governments
may not substantially burden a persons right to the exercise of religion
unless it is demonstrated that doing so is essential to further a compelling
governmental interest and uses the least restrictive means to further
that interest. What does this mean in layman terms? It means that if a
business, for example, wants to refuse service to you based on their personal
religious beliefs, they can do so with impunity and the government will
not do anything about it unless its in its best interest to do so. This law
is bad for the state of Indiana, bad for Hoosiers, and bad for business,
plain and simple.
One of the challenges of living in a liberal society is that you have to be
willing to get along with others who may not live according to your moral
values or lifestyle. It is an inevitability of an enlightened people that there
will be instances where personal or visceral disagreements that are based
on ideological, religious, philosophical or academic beliefs will happen.
However, a part of the inherent social contract that we all accept and
adhere to as citizens of this country is that we agree not to force others
to act in accord with our own personal beliefs.
I think it is vitally important to recognize that an individual's right to act
according to their conscience should be protected under the law. However,
the choice of an individual to have an abortion should not also give them
the right to force someone else to participate in a process that another
individual believes is tantamount to homicide. This is just one example of
what would be a serious violation of an individuals freedom of religion.
When religious freedom translates only to mean Christian rights, it
no longer is about religious freedom as intended by the Constitution,
but rather it becomes a blatant opportunity for a government-sanctioned
public display of discrimination by some.
If you are a local business who chooses to discriminate in secret then
expose yourself and let the market dictate whether or not you remain
viable. Put a notice on your door or window in plain sight so all of us

can see whom you will or will not serve and see how it works for you.
I have been contacted recently by a few mainstream businesses asking
how they can demonstrate that they will not discriminate against gays.
They want to form a march called Wewillserveno hate and they want
our support and yet none have ever advertised their businesses with any
LGBT publications nor have they ever supported any pride event. To
those, I challenge you to demonstrate your solidarity against SB101 by
taking action and showing your support in real terms.
The Word, under my leadership will continue to stand up and shine light
on those that seek to hide behind closed doors and lurk in the shadows of
ignorance and intolerance. We will seek out and expose those who want to
turn back the clock on social advances that benefit our society as a whole
and we will continue to encourage the fair-minded and good people of
Indiana to step out of the background and get off the sidelines and be a
part of the process by voting. We all must work hard to ensure that we
continue reminding our elected officials that they have been elected to
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harm has to have already been inflicted or appear about to occur. In your circumstances,
that isnt the case, at least not yet, and I hope that continues to be the situation.
That said, there are still many options open to you. Id start by enlisting your friends in
a no-go zone with your stalker. Ask them to refuse to talk with Troy about you, and to
end any phone calls or conversations where he brings you up.
Im a middle-aged divorced gay male who was married to a woman for over twenty-five
years, so I suppose I should describe myself as bisexual. However, I now consider myself
gay as Im attracted solely to men.
Next, when you run into Troy out in public, refuse to communicate with him. Turn
away, cross the street, or do whatever you must to avoid interacting with him in any
way. In Behavior Modification, this technique is called extinguishing an unwanted
behavior by refusing to reward it.
When I was married and dreamed of being with men sexually, I always assumed that when
and if the time ever came I would easily find all kinds of men who were highly sexed and
open to having it all the time. It now appears I had some unrealistic ideas about how gay
men operate, because pretty much every man Ive dated since my divorce has been a huge
prude.
Be prepared for this to upset him, or even temporarily escalate his behavior, because
thats normal when using the extinguishing process. However, he should eventually see
the futility of continuing his games, and give them up. If not, you can have an attorney
send him a cease and desist letter, and then pursue further legal action if he still doesnt
back off.
Several times Ive gone out with someone for a while and when it looked to me like we knew
each other well enough to take things to a sexual level, the other guy was indignant at the
suggestion, saying they didnt believe in having sex outside of a committed relationship. My
response was, how do you commit to a relationship without first knowing that the sex is
good? They all said theyd just have to take their chances on that, which is not a do-able
option for me, having had unsatisfying sex with a woman for years while I was married.
So after years of dreaming about gay sex, I now find myself dating a bunch of puritans. My
question here is, how to find more guys interested in being friends with benefits?
Finally, you might want to seek some counseling to deal with the frustration and stress
youre experiencing these days. You have a lot on your plate right now, and a therapists
support could help you get through it.
Fred Schloemer, Ed.D., LCSW, is a gay psychotherapist in Louisville. Write him at
fredschloemer63@gmail.com.
To make matters worse, one of the guys Ive quit datingIll call him Troy hereseems
to be almost stalking me. When I broke it off with him, he was hysterical, and said he
didnt know how he was ever going to get over losing our relationship. I said, What
relationship? Weve just had a couple of dates. He professed to be deeply wounded by my
callousness, saying I was The One. At that point, I got pretty creeped out and showed
him the door.
But that wasnt the end of him. Hes now calling my friends and asking them all kinds of
questions about me, including am I dating anyone else yet? He even asked them to put in
a good word for him with me. Yuck . . .
Plus, a number of times when Ive been out shopping, weve run into each other, and hes
pretended to be very surprised at the coincidence, saying, Isnt it funny how we keep
crossing paths? Seems like its meant to be. That really creeped me out.
So my second question here is what to do to shake him off for good? Can I get a restraining
order or file a complaint with the police? What other options are there? I can really use
some help.
Sign me,
Creeped Out in Clarksville
Dear Creeped Out:

Reading this, Im having flashbacks to the movie Fatal Attraction, and Glenn Close
threatening, I will not be ignored. Hopefully we can get you some relief before you
come home to find a bunny boiling on your stove.
Starting with your first question, I wonder how youre meeting these men? Are you
using online sites, and if so, which ones? Some sites are more relationship-oriented,
while others are more about no-strings-attached sex. If you are using the internet, try
broadening your search criteria to explore some of the more casual sites.
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If youre meeting guys through friends arranging blind dates, or at some gay church or
club, let folks know what youre looking for in your dates. Make clear youre not just
looking for sex, but for friends to have sex with. People may be assuming youre seeking
relationships, so make sure they know exactly what you want.
As for your second question, Im certainly no lawyer, but Ive counseled many clients
over the years whove obtained restraining orders. My understanding is that there has to
be a clear and imminent threat before such orders will be issued. In other words, some
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Finance in Focus
By Michael Wright with Edward D Jones
Help Mom with Her Retirement Income Strategy
Mothers Day is almost here. This occasion may have special significance
for you if youve been fortunate enough to have your mother around for
your adult life. So naturally, youll want to bring Mom some flowers or
another gift. But if shes planning to retire soon, you may want to think
about a longer-term way to improve her life namely, by initiating a
conversation about her retirement income strategy.
Of course, she may already have matters well in hand. But a great many
people on the verge of retirement have not planned for those years, so you
may be able to provide some valuable suggestions. Here are a few ideas:

Boost contributions to retirement plans. If Mom is still working,
urge her to contribute as much as she can afford to her IRA and her
employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k). The chances are
pretty good that she will be spending many years in retirement in
fact, the average life expectancy for a 65-year-old woman is 20.5 more
years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So
shell want to accumulate as much as possible before she bids adieu
to the working world.
Discuss appropriate withdrawal rates. Encourage your mother to
meet with a financial professional to determine an appropriate rate
of withdrawal from her investments. To help ensure that she doesnt
outlive her resources, she needs to avoid taking out too much during
her early years of retirement.
Take care of legal arrangements. If you havent already done so, ask
your mother if she has drawn up the important legal documents related
to her estate plans. Does she have a will? Has she created a durable power
of attorney, which allows her to name someone to make financial and
health care decisions on her behalf if she becomes incapacitated? As you
know, this is a sensitive topic, so youll want to approach it with care.
Evaluate Social Security options. Your mother is probably well aware
that she can start taking Social Security as early as age 62, but will get
much bigger monthly payments if she waits until her full retirement
age, which will likely be 66 or 67. But she may not know that she might
be able to benefit from a Social Security spousal strategy that could
result in her receiving more income than she could get by just taking
her own benefits.
For example, if her spouse is the higher wage earner and can afford to
delay taking benefits, your mother could eventually receive higher survivor
benefits. Or, your mother and her spouse could employ a file and suspend
strategy. Under this strategy, her spouse, upon reaching full retirement
age, files for retirement benefits and then immediately requests to have
those benefits suspended. As a result, your mother can file for spousal
benefits, which would be larger than what she would receive at her full
retirement age. To make sure they are making any Social Security-related
moves correctly, though, your mother and her spouse will want to consult
with a tax advisor who is thoroughly familiar with Social Security rules.
You want your mother to enjoy a long, happy and active retirement. So,
talk to her about the moves she can make to help turn that aspiration
into reality.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward
Jones Financial Advisor.
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Step-by-Step Approach Can Ease Estate-planning Process
By Michael Wright with Edward D Jones

Like many people, you may enjoy investing. After all, it can be invigorating
to put away money for your future, follow the performance of your
investments and track the progress youre making toward your longterm goals, such as a comfortable retirement. However, you might be
less excited about doing estate planning, dreading the perceived time,
effort and cost. Yet, you can make the entire process more manageable
by breaking it up into specific tasks.
What are these tasks? Everyones needs are different, but here are a few
suggestions that may be applicable to your situation:
Purchase life insurance. If something were to happen to you, would
your family be able to stay in the house? Would your children be able
to go to college? You should have sufficient life insurance to take care
of these and other essential needs. You might hear about various
formulas for how much insurance you should purchase, but you
may be better off by working with a financial professional someone
who can evaluate your assets, goals and family situation, and then
recommend an appropriate level of coverage.
Draw up your will. For most people, a will is probably the most essential
estate-planning document. Regardless of the size of your estate, you
need a will to ensure that your assets and personal belongings will be
distributed according to your wishes. If you die intestate (without a will),
your belongings will be distributed to your heirs as defined by state
laws and these distributions may not be at all what you had in mind.
Consider a living trust. Depending on your situation, you may need
to go beyond a will when drawing up your estate plans. For example,
you might want to create a living trust, which can allow your assets
to go directly to your heirs, avoiding the public, time-consuming and
expensive process of probate. A living trust offers other benefits, too, so
you may want to consult with a legal professional to learn more about
this estate-planning tool.
Check beneficiary designations. The beneficiary designations on your
insurance policies and retirement accounts, such as your IRA and 401(k),
are powerful and can even supersede the instructions left in your will.
So its in your best interests to make sure youve got the right people
listed as your beneficiaries. Over time, you may need to update these
designations to reflect changes in your family situation.
Make final arrangements. Whenever you pass away, it will be a stressful
time for your loved ones. To ease their burden, consider establishing a
payable-on-death account at your bank, and then funding this account
to pay for your funeral and related expenses.
Share your plans. The most comprehensive estate plan in the world
may not be of much value if nobody knows of its existence. Share your
plans with your loved ones and heirs. Its important that everyone knows
their roles in carrying out your wishes.
When dealing with any estate-planning issues, youll want to consult with
your legal and tax professionals. And by taking a step-by-step approach,
you can keep the process moving forward without feeling that youre
being overwhelmed.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward
Jones Financial Advisor
Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners
and cannot provide tax or legal advice.
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Summer is on the doorstep. That means a lot of us will be shedding long

sleeve gear and diving into shorts. And that means exposing arms, legs,
and in some cases, chests which have been covered. It also means showing
whats on those arms, legs and chests. Im referring to tattoos here and
if you have any you regret having done (A dare? A few too many drinks?
A service thing? A former lovers name?) and know how hard they are to
ever get totally rid of, you will know what its like to get rid of a 15-yearplus e-mail address.
Yes, this columns about our online ID and not about that ink on your (or
your friends) leg or arm...but it is about the fact that just as you might
regret having that ink but are stuck with it, your online persona may be
stuck with an old e-mail for a long, long time.
As regular readers know, I sold my business, including this newspaper,
back in the Spring. I thought it would be little bother to turn over the old
domain name and e-mails associated to new owners. Fortunately, they
have been great at forwarding errant e-mails to me, because now, weeks
after they took over, companies are still sending me offers from stores I
never shop with and my bank is writing to my old e-mail.
So what happened? And more importantly what to do?
Ah, where to start. I thought I had the right idea when I sent out notice
to my whole e-mailing list. Thats the one of friends, companies I do
business with and places I need (like that aforementioned bank, health
insurance, etc.) weeks before the change was due.
I told them all Hey this is my new address, its turned on and you can
use it now. As is the case with anything, a few early adopters changed
immediately, but that left at least 20, most days closer to 50, e-mails from
all over the place still thinking I was where I have been for way over a
decade.
Next step: Print cards with my photo, the new address, and phone. Did
I mention the buyers also got the office phone Ive used for most of my
calls for over 20 years? Call it: they will be glad to sell you an ad or have
your news!
Anyway, I figured handing the cards out would solve a lot of the problem
but it didnt. I was still getting ads for discount bicycles, bras and stuff
I wont describe in a family newspaper though I was getting fewer. The
issue here is that while I shop at their local stores, the e-mail lists are often
kept in some far-off places like Albany, India or Frackville (Yes, its a real
town in Pennsylvania. Look it up!) That meant the well-meaning locals
knew where I was but not the folks keeping the lists, despite notifying
them.
Next step: Go through all the errant e-mails and see where they are
coming from. Places (like the bike shop, where I bought a friend a Fuji
mountain bike for Christmas in 2012 and got added to their list) I never
go to or need ads from all have an unsubscribe button on every ad.
Look for it. Its usually in TINY type at the VERY bottom of their e-mail
or web pages. Click it and you should be unsubscribed. Yeah! No more
ads for mountain bikes!
Doing that got rid of half of what was left, but what about the ones I am
still (as of this writing) getting? Those like that tattoo are the real
challenges. And like telling someone the name of their boyfriend in 1997
or their ship when they served in 2000 in tats are pretty irrelevant to most
of us, trying to tell a best friend in Louisville or my Aunt Doris in Tulsa
that the old address is no longer valid is a tough sell.
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One old friend who sent some photos (of us in the 1960s as we do go back
that far) got genuinely upset when I reminded him again of the change
and told me Im trying to survive cancer. I apologise... I did not have a
reply for that and know if it takes a few more weeks the great new friends
who bought the paper will continue to send along his letters.
But this being 2015 its not ONLY about e-mails from friends or ads. Your
e-mail address is everything from your discount card for the grocery or
drugstore to your boarding pass to fly and the way you get into iTunes
and Netflix. Thats a lot of places you need to change, correct and re-do.
When it came to my iTunes it was particularly difficult as I have accounts
and credits in several different iTunes stores. Theres one for most every
nation on earth and some apps (free and pay) are only in certain ones.
For instance, if you wanna watch ABC (Australian Broadcasting Co.)
shows or BBC iPlayer from the UK youll need their respective apps and
a VPN (virtual Private Network) which we have talked about many times
here and which fools their server into thinking you are in Melbourne
or Perth or Glasgow while you actually are in Portland or Dayton. This
bypasses geographic restrictions but creates a lot of places you will
need to tell you are moving.
Each iTunes store demands a unique e-mail. And then theres the matter
of passwords. My iTunes U.S. account was so early that I had only six
digits in it...but these days they (like most sites) have a demand for eight
or more with special characters, upper and lower case and on and on.
Suffice to say changing it once was a hassle, but changing it multiple
times was a Xanax moment!
But wait...I am still not done. If you Tweet, Facebook or otherwise use
social networks you will need to inform them, too. And Ill still bet Aunt
Doris wont quite get it for awhile since shes past 80 now.
So how do you make a possible change less painful? First, do not use your
company or work e-mail to sign up for anything but legit work stuff. That
way if you quit, retire, get fired or leave you wont be locked out of all the
items you need and want. Changing your e-mail with things you want to
keep usually means every contact will send a confirmation e-mail to the
old and new address. These all ask if you REALLY did want the change
and some have a link you will need to click to verify that yes, its really
you and yes, you really do mean to switch.
If that link is sent to an address you have no access to, you wont get it.
That means no Netflix, iTunes or other sites until you start over or hassle
with a lot of folks for a long time. Luckily, I did not have that take place
thanks to the kind folks who bought my business, but in most cases it
may not be near as friendly. Now, weeks on am still seeing four or five
daily e-mails forwarded to me from my sold account. If you lose a job or
get downsized, you might well find yourself locked out of that company
e-mail within minutes, so do not use it for your personal stuff. The boss
will like that and you will, too. And do not think this cant or wont happen.
Right now, while you can access everything is the time to spend a few
hours changing. Like insurance its just good common sense.
So where to go? What address to use thats truly yours? Well, most
providers (like U-Verse, at&t, your cable company, etc.) usually give you
a free address or two with your plan. Not many of us actually use those
(and you can lose that, too, if you change providers causing issues as
above). Or you can buy a domain name. Why not be Ann@ann.com? If
thats taken try annlouisville.com or ann.(and your college name).com or
.net or something cute or memorable. Doing this costs anywhere from
$5 to $25 depending what you pick and where you buy your domain. We
use bigrock.com but godaddy.com and many others exist and all know
whats available and whats taken. Give em a look.
Or get a free Yahoo, Outlook.com or Gmail account. Those cost nothing
and while they are just the big three there are hundreds of other free
e-mail spots out there so do a search. But however you do it, get one (or
two) addresses which are all your own and cannot be taken at the whim
of a boss or by a corporate sale (or corporate name change) or anyone
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News. The Queendom is intact in that facility. I am indeed glad.
Editorials
THE GOOSE IS LOOSE
By Michael Chanak
This will be a short story of a small town Goose in three parts. Never,
ever, assume life will work according to some master plan. I am somehow
thankful for the chaos. It reminds me of my own foolishness and of that
of the human race. Still in all whatever life offers you, Goose believes
life is a free buffet if only we see the fun in stuff.
Now before we get too many months past our local gay-LA where $175
meals were served and folks wore fancy dresses lets do some picks and
pans. I did offer my congratulations publicly to two folks that were
lauded at the dinner, Paula Ison (a Cincinnati transgender activist) a
volunteerism award, and our ghey councilman Chris Seelbach for a
leadership award. When a group gets it right - I say it, and when they
get it wrong, Ill share it with reasons. It is called fairness.
What does amuse me is based on those simple statements of congratulations,
I was proclaimed a shill for Mr. Seelbach and a lover of A gays hence
losing whatever street credibility a queer can have in the world of gayLAs. What it points out to me, just like politics in general, everyone is
so damn reactive and so in a hurry to stick someone else in a box they
overlook facts.
Youll find my carcass is too big to pigeon hole (sorry) or stick in a box.
Now, did I see the gay-LA dinner folks apologize for my diss four
years back? Of course, not! I sat at their gay-LA watching them
acknowledge someone who was not of working age for diversity work
at P&G, while I sat unacknowledged a few rows back. Sure, I get
informal acknowledgements it wasnt right, and oh, those people
are no longer here. I say, no one should be confused here. I can
be happy for others when they get their just acknowledgement and
still hold this dinner club group accountability for rewriting diversity
history at P&G. A Goose has a long memory. Acknowledging recent
good organizational behavior doesnt mean I am obligated to overlook
or minimize their revisions to history. You see dear reader of the
Goose, I was there and stood alone for years in the P&G workplace.
Then, I got a call from an emergency service for seniors. The kind of
call that resets my mentality when I learned my 89 year ago mother had
fallen at home. My sister and I had struggled for ten years to get Mom
(the Granny Goose) out of her home, and into senior living. Now, there
will be no independent senior living. Instead, rehab followed by assisted
living and eventually to a nursing home. It is sad, not because it is my
Mother, but to all of us who have elderly parents who refuse to confront
the inevitable changes life will bring. All I can offer anyone is if your
parents wont listen to you, find someone they trust to have that talk.
No one should wait to 89 years old to settle their funeral arrangements,
or downsize. The Goose has a saying about one should live life Spring
Grove ready. (Spring Grove is a local cemetery). Enjoy life, make a
difference, but dont expect others to unravel your mess. My hat is off to
my sister who has lived nearby my Mother for years. Sister Sue is also a
nurse, so it makes understanding some of the hurdles more manageable.
Weve emptied Moms house, put it up for sale, and saw to details that
should have been dealt with years ago. Please have that talk with your
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When visiting Mom, it didnt take long to clock the queers on the staff.
They read me like a book as well, not to say my rainbow scarf doesnt
give it away. But one of the staff said to me, wait till he meets so and
so. Funny all this can happen around my Mother who watches Fox
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the west side of Cleveland liked my profile so much he took my iconic
profile photo with the pink sun hat, and placed it next to a cartoon drawing
of Mother Goose and sent it to me. He posted it on FB and we became
instant friends. He noted on FB that it seems there is a Mother Goose in
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May Events:
By Panther Daddy
Recently, Ive lost two prominent figures in my life to death. We did not
share familial genetic material, nor did we share a household but both of
these men had a significant impact in my life. One was very involved in
the leather/kink community. The other, while possessing the heart of a
leather man, rarely ventured out into the community. Both had partners,
one of thirty seven years, the other of five years. Both were Daddy/boy
relationships but how that dynamic played itself out within the boundaries
of the relationships was vastly different. While the relationship longevity
time frames were not equal, the passion in each of these couples was
parallel and palpable. One of the deceased was in their thirties, the other,
in his late sixties. The circumstances surrounding their deaths were vastly
different, one a yearlong battle, the other an abrupt, senseless, confusing
ending. Even the amount of time the individuals were a part of my life,
four years and twenty five years, respectfully, was remarkably different.
However, even with the notable differences, the responses to the death
of each of these men were equally as powerful for family and friends.
Both of these men touched many lives in so many ways and left their
partners, friends and families, grief stricken. Grief and the accompanying
sadness are our constant companions when we are confronted with this
particular point on the wheel of life. Grief is the great leveler in that it
is an emotion that we will all experience to some degree in our lifetime.
I feel for the two men who, without their partners, are trying to figure
out what the future has in store for them. Predictions are best left to
the psychics and seers. The best we can do is leave our spirits open and
trust that grieving our losses will allow us grow. It hurts but is through
the hurt and sadness that we know we have loved and been loved.
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experienced life between the inevitable transitions? Transitions, in that
physical death, while the ultimate transition, is not our only life transition.
We experience multitudinous transitions as we travel the earthly landscape,
each of them with their own idiosyncratic initiations. Whether its leaving
home for the first time, marriage or divorce, graduations, new jobs, or
gender reassignments, we will grieve for what we had as well as fear what
lies ahead. Because fear and sadness are not emotions that usually leave
us feeling particularly powerful, we tend to avoid them. The result is
unprocessed grief that ultimately adds additional discomfort when we
experience fresh instances of what weve tried to avoid. Perhaps that is
one of the many lessons of death, to learn how to experience the emotions
that inevitably follow endings and beginnings. It certainly forces us to
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random act, only to later question the reason behind the experience. The
happening can be a big bang or a barely perceptible bubble; either can be
impactful enough to give us cause for pause. Whether the experience is
good or bad is very subjective, since those types of values are based solely
on perception. However, regardless of how we perceive the challenges that
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by Matt Ponder
This column is about relationships; the dynamics of love, the machinations

of sexual chemistry, the keen blade of heartbreak, and all that glimmers
in the mosaic of who we are and how we interact with others. There are
relationships that exist outside the framework of romance and sex however,
and one of the most important relationships that we have is with our family.
For men like myself, sometimes the relationship that we have with our
fathers can be a difficult one. Following in the footsteps of a masculine role
model when we are often viewed as less than masculine can be a painful road,
and almost every man I know has had a rocky relationship with their dad.
Whether we want to admit it or not, we strive for our fathers approval
and acceptance, and in doing so we often take on false personas in
order to please the man who bestowed upon us our athletic ability,
our creative genius, or our brilliant mind. The problem with these
fabricated lives is that its not who we really are. One of the hardest
things you can do is learn to be yourself around your father, and many
of us will never get this chance because we still fear what might happen
or we missed the opportunity and hes already gone. We still struggle
with who we are and who we have yet to become, and this internal
struggle is deepened by the anxiety of how our fathers will react.
Let me tell you a little bit about my dad. When I was a kid, my dad seemed
larger than lifea good-looking, musclebound giant in a brown corduroy
coat with green wool lining. He had a case full of trophies in seemingly
every sport except fencing, and our house was full of photographs of
him and my mom; him with his curly blonde hair, football shoulders
and swanky ties, and my mom, perfectly coiffed, in glove-tight dresses
and sky-high heels. They looked like they just stepped out of an episode
ofMadMen. They were different people thenjust a man and a woman
madly in love and frozen in time while living their life before I came along.
Now, I was a pretty runty kid, but my dad would carry me on his
shoulders so I felt tall, holding me up with hands that had worked on
farms, boxed in rings and fired lethal weapons. At night, I would wait at
the corner for him to come home from work, and then I would race the
car to the driveway to show him how fast I was. He taught me how to
throw a ball and ride a bike, even though my interests were comic books
and action figures, and when I had to deliver newspapers in waist-high
snow, he was up at five a.m. to help me. Thats what kind of dad he was.
As I grew older, I became taller and taller, my skin got worse and worse, and
unfortunately I weighed about the exact same as I did when I was a kid.
Thats when I suddenly began to feel his shadow looming over me. I yearned
to be like him; charming, muscular, and brilliant but as the years passed and
I realized I was different, I had a sinking feeling that it would never happen.
And more importantly, I felt like he wouldnt love me now that I knew who I
really was. But I was wrong. I didnt know that then, and I rebelled as much
as I possibly could, convinced that my dad would despise the real me. The
fights we had were epic, and the words we used were like poison arrows.
It was brutal. As time ticked past, I began to realize that no matter what
happened between us or who I had become he was always there for me.
When I won the spelling bee, he was there. Dead battery, flat tire, or
scorched and burning engine, he was there. When I had my appendix
taken out, he was there. When I set foot on stage for the first time, he
was there. When I crashed my car and my face was cut to ribbons, he
was there. He always had a cool cloth for my forehead when I was sick,
and he was always on the other end of the phone when I was homesick
at Culver Military Academy. He has always been there. Looking back
on my life, I dont know what I would have done without him. Now
thatImcharming, muscular and brilliant, not to mention modest, I
realize its because of him. He was the one that showed me how to lift
weights when I was just a skinny pup. He was the one that encouraged
me to read even though he would rather have had me running the
gridiron. And as for the charm, well, some things are just genetic I guess.
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own way. When I was younger I was convinced my dad didnt know
anything. Now I realize he knows everything. Not everyone has the
same kind of relationship with their father as I do, and some people
dont even acknowledge or speak to their fathers at all. The simple fact
is this: there will be many men that pass through your life but you
only have one father. He held you in his arms when you were a baby,
he held your hand when you were a little boy, and he holds all those
memories in his heart just like you do. Whether or not you grew up to
be a doctor or a lawyer or an NBA superstar, you will always be his son.
If you have grown apart from your father there is always a road that leads
back home. Robert Frost said that you dont have to deserve your mothers
love but you have to deserve your fathers, because hes more particular.
I dont believe thats true. Your father sees himself in you whether its in
your eyes or your freckles or your sense of humor. Hes a part of you. Call
him and tell him you love him. Or better yet, go see him while you still
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RFRA WRAPUP: A FUNKY RECIPE

Heres your Indiana RFRA Summary, from a different perspectivethink
of your favorite casserole, full of varying ingredients. Mix it up and bake
for awhile.
The result is a mixed bag, but a definite step forward. And a challenge
for the future.
Start with:
** A Republican legislative Super-Majority, thanks to 2011
reapportionment which was probably Americas best-crafted map.
Democrats dont even have to show up for a quorum. Unchecked, it
can lead to hubris and arrogance.the Majority folks are a tad removed
from reality.
** A Republican governor whose entire resume is far-right-wing Poster
Child. Add more hubris for flavor.
** The 2014 HJR 3 scenario, which left political shrapnel galore, especially
for the three groups who pushed relentlessly for over a decade to pass
a needless Marriage Discrimination Amendment. Their frustration was
palpable.
** The largest subtle ingredient is the undeniable national momentum
toward full LGBT civil rights. Its progress is swift and historichowever
isolated Hoosiers think they are, this swift progress did not escape Indiana.
** One of the worlds largest sporting events on the horizonwhich
focuses huge media attention on the city.
** Almost four decades of a carefully-crafted image-building. Indianapolis
is recognized as a major convention hub and the Amateur Sports Capitol
of the world. The citys convention center was expanded with a new sports
dome specifically to accommodate an NFL team and a $4.5 billion annual
convention business. Thats over 100,000 central Indiana jobs. Huge.
Those factors combine for an incendiary mix. The third ingredient--specifically the American Family Association of Indiana, Advance America
and the Indiana Family Institutedemanded legislation which would
protect their perceived lost religious liberty.
And along came the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Its almost like gasoline on a fire. Never mind the hyperbolic imagined
loss of freedom. Folks of Faith were a major part of the 2014 HJR 3
debatemost major branches of that community had a strong presence
in the Freedom Indiana campaign.
Regardless, the three family groups thought they could sell their
mislabeled bag of tricks.
And they almost did. Except for the media firestorm, and perhaps a little
kismet.
AND YOUR LITTLE DOG, TOO
Any truly great political story includes raw luck. From Speaker Brian
Bosmas press conference which announced the RFRA fix:
I listened to a longtime idol of mine, Greg Louganis.describe RFRA
as unwelcoming. And the back story:
The iconic Olympic diver, Louganis, cut his athletic teeth in Indianapolis.
At the 1987 Pan American and multiple national competitions in Indy,
he dazzled the world with his athletic prowess and personal story: his
friendship with glitterati, his HIV journey, his coming out, and of course
his longtime friendship with Ryan White.
Louganis was coming to Indianapolis to promote a new book on the 25th
anniversary of Whites death. Local anti-RFRA forces got an offer for him
to make public appearances or help in any way. He attended a meeting
of the Indianapolis City-County Council on March 30 which passed an
anti-RFRA resolution. He spoke to the council and was enthusiasticallyreceived.
The next two days contained multiple Louganis moments, and I was the
tour guide. With Greg and his near-constant companion, an adorable
Jack Russell terrier.
THE GOVERNOR and THE SPEAKER
On March 31, Greg decided to attend the morning press conference of
Gov. Mike Pence. Simple enough, right?
Wrong.
We entered the State Library for the 11 a.m. presser and quickly the
governors handlers decided we shouldnt be there. The State Library
is across the street from the Statehouse. As if the RFRA stench would
somehow be cured 300 yards away.
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As he was talking, those legislative leaders were hanging on his every

word. His athletic legacy was carved in Indianapolis, when they were
younger. They had admired his grit and determination under difficult
circumstances.
They liked him. And his little dog, who by then was sitting on the Speakers
lap.
For an hour we sat there, they took selfies with Greg, and they were
genuinely moved by his commentary.
The fix was underway.
BREATHE A LITTLE
All of which created a Zen-like moment, which was a lesson for me:
Never under-estimate the celebrity power of a middle-aged athlete.
Messages can be delivered in multiple ways by all kinds of messengers.
And when we encounter folks who are coming around to our LGBT
story, however late they arrive at the stationgive them time to absorb
it. Stand back, breathe a little. Dont oversell the message, because its
often powerful.
Fate sends bold messengers for bold times.
And their little dogs, too.
Greg tweeted the rude exit, and within five minutes the breathless staffers
for Bosma were in front of us: We want you to come across the street
and watch this press conference in our office.
The press conference was carried live on TVby then, the RFRA brouhaha
was an epidemic of huge proportion. Business groups and allies were
meeting nearby to formulate their response and Pence trotted out his lame
defense of that picture. The secret signing ceremony whose graphic
evidence was straight out of central casting.
We were ushered into the Speakers office to greet his entire leadership
team. They were already legislative adversaries on this issue, but they
were painstakingly polite. They did not understand the national impact
of their legislative action.
And within three minutes, Greg had them in the palm of his hand.
He explained his dozens of visits to a welcoming city and state. How
he had been treated with love and respect, sometimes under difficult
circumstances. His longtime friendship with the iconic Ryan White and
the media event that was his funeral 25 years prior. And one sentence
created a gasp in the Speakers office:
I sat in California and watched this RFRA stuff and thought thats not
the Indiana I know and love, said Louganis. It made me feel very
unwelcome here. Instantly.
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Aries
March 21 - April 20
Your self-reliance has always been strong Aries, but

know that life is a team effort. This May there is
potential to meet a new bestie the first week. Social
dynamics are about as stable as a dollar store origami
headpiece constructed by a belligerent caffeine addict,
but cest la vie. Remember to choose peace over
conflict. Dont lose your head, or be self-absorbed.
Cancer
June 21 - July 22
Your entrepreneurial spirit is alive and thriving this

May. Regarding new information, Gemini thirsts like
Tara Reid with two new livers alone in a dive bar. The
ardor is strong within you and there is no better
time to finish, begin, and adopt projects. You may
attract the verbal slander of a few jealous souls, but
they cant snuff your flame. Deal with them later and
shine on.
Libra
September 23 -October 23
Speak with purpose and use your voice to change

stagnant ideologies this month. Your words will carry
like a duet between Florence and Sia! Libra will feel
confident standing at the pulpit, but remember to
walk your own talk and research your convictions
before voicing them into being. There is a lot to be
accomplished and Libra will be quite occupied.
Capricorn
December 23 - January 19
You would do well to snuff this Jan

Brady/Skipper/Kelly Rowland stigma you have in
May. This is paranoia at its worst and youre above
that silly. You are number one whether you feel that
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Being progressive while handling your own affairs
should remind you of the power you possess.
Taurus
April 21 - May 20
The problem isnt that its ending Taurus. The issue at

hand is how you so desperately cling to this dysfunction.
A magnificent and momentous life awaits you as soon as
you channel your inner Jojo. Have the courage to stop
suffocating yourself and breathe in the change. The
energies this month will support the new you. Dont let
the old you win when youve come so far.
Leo
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Whether youve been accused of being flaming or not,

its that red-hot wallet trying to burn a hole in your
pocket. Resist the urge to spend frivolously and you
may just save up enough to spoil a new sweetheart
walking into your life mid-month. May for Leo holds a
lighthearted carefree vibe. Soak up this much needed
fun and relaxation without consequence.
Scorpio
October 24 November 21
When power gets placed into your hands this month

make sure you dont get all Cruella with things.
Scorpio, exacting your long awaited revenge may seem
like a good idea in the heat of the moment, but what
goes around comes around. Spare yourself your own
Karma. Living well is the best revenge and your financial energy this month will see to that.
Aquarius
January 20 - February 18
In a lyric versed by Nelly Furtado, love has been

reported to float out the window. Aquarius should
avoid putting their flame on the back-burner this
month or love might just speed off on the back of a
cheetah. Foxy understands you have many irons in the
professional fire, but can they alone keep you warm. Be
a little less passive and implement a bit more passion.
Gemini
May 21 - June 20
Your entrepreneurial spirit is alive and thriving this

May. Regarding new information, Gemini thirsts like
Tara Reid with two new livers alone in a dive bar. The
ardor is strong within you and there is no better time
to finish, begin, and adopt projects. You may attract
the verbal slander of a few jealous souls, but they
cant snuff your flame. Deal with them later and shine
on.
Virgo
August 23 - September 22
Foxy would recommend you stick to the philosophy

of Salt n Peppa and push it! Life is balanced and to
the Virgoan mind this can mean boredom. Lest you
slip into a slump and watch this homeostasis fall from
your fingertips you will need to find new ways to
challenge yourself. Restore your image, review your
morals, refine your diet, and more. This is a month of
expansion.
Sagittarius
November 23 - December 22
In the words of Heather small: What have you done

today to make you feel proud? This will be the
theme of your month darling Sagittarius as you
reach deep inside yourself and nurture your inner
humanitarian. This is good for all parties involved,
save for an opposing assumed friend. Dont let their
selfishness subdue your selflessness.
Pisces
February 19 - March 20
Is this a dream? Snap out of it Miss Cleo! It may feel

too good to be true but this is no trance. The
atmosphere is ripe with rewards for Pisces. Just
remember that you put yourself here with all of
your hard work. Letting go of fear and insecurity is
key in May if you want to continue propagating
blessings. Celebrate and spend time with those
dearest to you.
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In 2013, Biondi published the first ten episodes in book form as

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BOYSTOWN series author Jake Biondi has revealed the release date for
the highly-anticipated third book of his BOYSTOWN series. BOYSTOWN
Season Three will be released on May 1, 2015.
Early reviews of BOYSTOWN Season Three are very positive. Journalist

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Iconic writer Jake Biondi has done it again. BOYSTOWN Season
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The wait is almost over, Biondi told fans of his BOYSTOWN book series.
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Like the first two books, BOYSTOWN Season Three will be available at
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Biondi will reveal the book cover of BOYSTOWN Season Three on one
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wont reveal who lives and who dies, I will say this: lives will be forever
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some hot new characters, too!
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all featured in the third BOYSTOWN book. Meredith, Danielle, and I
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The Music Corner
by DjDandy
Top Ten for May 2015

01.Maroon 5-Sugar
02. Ivy Levan-Biscuit
03. Zedd Feat. Selena Gomez-I Want You To Know
04. Taylor Swift-Style
05. Pitbull Feat. Ne Yo-Time Of Our Lives
06. Clean Bandit Feat. Jesse Glynne-Real Love
07. Calvin Harris Feat. Ellie Goulding-Outside
08. Jason Derulo-Want To Want Me
09. Ariana Grande-One Last Time
10. Fedde LeGrand & Jewelz & Spark-Robotic
Hello and thanks for checking out another edition of the Music Corner.
Lets get right into it. It has been a very strange spring for the music
world. Several of the artists we typically expect to produce results in
album sales (and hype) have simply received a universal yawn when their
new material dropped. One of the biggest disappointments is Madonna.
This time however, the music on her new album isnt the issue. Yes, she
is pushing the same typical Madonna material with nothing really new
or different to set it apart from even her own work. However the typical
sales numbers are just not there. As I have written in past articles, the
industry is really having problems figuring out how to market and sell
music this year. The trend towards streaming music, instead of buying
a specific album, seems to really be denting the sales figures. Madonna
may be an artist that has a more tech savvy fan base emboldened to
the new format. Of course the haters will always blame the music (and
her age) but I applaud Madge for inventing the reinvention strategy. It is
not as effective today because everyone is doing it, except for Carly Rae
Jepsen. Poor Carly failed to change her look, and her music, further
solidifying herself as a one hit wonder. It seems odd that her latest video
for the song I Really Like You features Tom Hanks performing most
of the video. Justin Bieber also appears with Carly and Tom during
the ending dance routine, making us wonder whose career will get the
biggest boost from this? What Carly should do is grow up with her fans
and work on a more mature third album. I would expect that if she is
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till her money runs out.
Another artist who failed to make a splash for the first time in years is
Rihanna. Her first single off of a yet to be released eighth studio album
Four Five Seconds was certainly not helped by the antics of Kanye
West. However in this case, the material just isnt connecting with fans.
The second single is even more of a step away from pop radio. Articles
and music writers have claimed that Bitch Better Have My Money will
have a strong showing in the clubs, but I think the gay clubs will pass on
it. To me, it is the same song (and video) as Pour It Up and that song
went nowhere. I think the twerking trend that plagued the gay clubs
last year has come to a quick end, like dubstep. The only people who
still do it are the bachelorette groupies who wander in and try to guilt
gay club deejays into playing Ginuwines Pony!
I am excited to play Ivy Levans song Biscuit, even though it refers to
something Ive never had the opportunity to taste, and no amount of butter
or jam is going to change that. This girl has an amazing voice coupled
with an edgy sound. Mixes by Dave Aude and Ralphi Rosario should
push this song to the top of the dance charts even though the song will
not make the radio due to the subject matter. As I am writing this article,
Giorgio Moroders song Right Here Right Now featuring Kylie Minogue
is at number two on the Billboard dance chart. I am hoping it makes it
to number one. It would be amazing to see this artist/producer make the
top of the chart again, and the song is certainly worthy. I wish him luck!
Nick Jonas has put out a new video for the previously released track
Chains. So why point this out? Well the first video is a dark, violent,
and deep piece that expresses the emotion of the song. Seeing him in
a dirty torn white t-shirt doesnt hurt either. The new Wynwood Walls
Edition is a shiny pop infused film that makes him look like a Backstreet
Boy. This new version makes no sense. It looks like an adult Disney
Electric Parade that is totally at odds with the songs premise. Can we
drop this and see if there is a third single on that album Nick!
Well that wraps it up for this month. I hope everyone gets out and supports
the local nightlife in your area. Im sure your favorite deejay would love
to see your face on the floor. The dancefloor that is! Next month is Pride
Month! I cant believe its already here. See you soon!
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The past year has been a stellar one for Hollywood, with something to appeal
to just about every taste in movies: action blockbusters (American Sniper,
Hunger Games, Guardians of the Galaxy), critical favorites (Birdman, The
Grand Budapest Hotel, The Theory of Everything), and low-key, independent
sleepers (Mr. Turner, Whiplash, Boyhood).
While watching and listening to movies in eye-popping 3-D and wraparound stereo in large, air-conditioned theaters is still the norm for most
people in North America, there are so many outlets for movie-watching
these days that you no longer need to leave the comfort of your own
home to enjoy films. DVDs (especially through 24-hour-a-day vendors like
Redbox, often situated outside grocery stores, all-night pharmacies, and
shopping malls) are still popular, but you still have to leave the house to
get them, sometimes in the rain or snow!
Streaming films online provides you with greater choice, access, and
immediacy than multiplexes or vendors like Redbox. If you feel like
watching a horror film, hey presto! You can find a 70s classic like The
Exorcist or the latest gory splatter film. If you want a romance or a musical,
you can choose from Hollywoods Golden Age of Cinema or a brand new
LGBT independent film. Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, HBO Go, Hulu,
YouTube, and dozens of free online channels provide more films than
anyone could possibly see in a lifetime. All at your fingertips24/7.
The downside, of course, is that you still have to pay for the privilege of
watching movies onlineone way or another. HBO Go is free as long as
you are an HBO cable subscriber; Netflix charges a flat monthly fee for
its services; Amazon Prime (which you have to join to access Amazon
Instant Video) charges an annual fee, plus add-ons for new releases and
popular films. Crackle and other channels are free but run commercials
every ten minutes or so, making watching a feature length film painful.
Another drawback to watching films in the comfort of your home is that
you are limited by your hardware. If you have a 60 flat screen TV with
a surround sound entertainment unit, and you like action films, then
great! Its almost like watching at a multiplex. But, if (like me) you prefer
quieter, more reflective movies, size doesnt matter so much. I am happy
watching a comedy on my iPhone. The jokes sound just as funny. And
for most movies, a reasonably sized TV screen works just fine.
For example, I saw Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel on the big
screen last year, and watching them again recently on my TV screen, using
Amazon Instant Video, the experience was just as enjoyable.
When the Oscars came around in February, I was really torn because I
loved Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel so much. I wanted both to
sweep as many categories as possible. Michael Keaton is fabulous as the
embittered former Hollywood actor who tries to resurrect his flagging
career with a Broadway production of an obscure play in Birdman. As
Riggan Thomson, Keaton is a walking time bombneurotic, insomniac,
prone to drunken binges and temper tantrums. Ralph Fiennes also gives
a tour-de-force master class as the suave and dapper Monsieur Gustave
H. in The Grand Budapest Hotel. Both films utilize exceptional ensemble
casts, and while Birdman is dark and satirical, Wes Andersons film is
witty, charming, and just as off-the-wall as all of his previous films.
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Birdman is simply a stunning film on every level. The script is razor sharp
and understatedly funny. The dialogue sounds like real people talking, even
when they are talking pretentiously. The small ensemble cast (Keaton,
Edward Norton, Naomi Watts, Andrea Riseborough, and Emma Stone) is
near flawless, giving the kind of intimate, up-close performances that are
usually confined to the theatre. But this IS theatertheatre masquerading
as film.
Visually, the film is visceral and energizing. Director Alejandro Gonzlez
Irritu planned to shoot Birdman in one single take. While some
manipulation has been done in the cutting room, the film has, for the
most part, the feeling of one seamless, continuous shot. This gives the
film an immediacy and intimacy that is breathtaking. It also captures
the emotional and psychological constriction that is suffocating Keatons
character.
On one level Birdman is a satire that takes on the superficiality of modern
popular culture, skewering our pretensions and petty obsession with trivial
things. But as it chronicles Riggan Thomsons struggle to redefine himself
through his work and relationships, to find relevance in an increasingly
meaningless world, it becomes a very serious and very important work
of art. It tells an emotionally engaging story of redemption, renewal, and
hope.
The Grand Budapest Hotel is much lighter in tone than Birdman, but no
less artfully constructed. A nod to classic Hollywood filmmaking as well
as a hommage to European cinema, it combines elements of the murdermystery, art-heist, and jailbreak film with political intrigue, insurrection,
and war. There is romance and comedy a-plenty, with a more specific tip
of the hat to the ever-popular buddy movie.
Infused with nostalgia for an age of lost innocence, the film also harks back
to a time when people and places seemed more elegant and sophisticated.
As in all of Andersons previous films, the plot of The Grand Budapest
Hotel is loopily convoluted and mannered but the writer-directors control
of his material is steady and self-assured. He leads the audience down
dark, comically twisted passages and we are happy to follow. The story
is a house of cards of bizarrely interconnected incidents and Anderson
is a master of the visual and thematic non sequitur.
In its mlange of narrative and visual styles, the film draws comparisons
with Bunuel, the Coen Brothers, David Lynch, Guy Maddin, and Lars von
Trier. Like Maddin and von Trier, Andersons films often play fast and
loose with geography and history, but are very much grounded in actual
places and real historical periods.
The films ensemble cast almost reads as a Whos Who of American, British,
and international cinema: Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Adrien Brody,
Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, Edward Norton, Jude Law, Harvey Keitel,
Tilda Swinton, Saoirse Ronan, Tom Wilkinson, and Bob Balaban. There
are also cameos by Anderson alumni like Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman,
Owen Wilson, and George Clooney (in a blink-and-youll-miss-it shot).
Even with such a stellar cast enmeshed in a thrillingly entertaining tale,
it is the eponymous hotel that steals each and every scene. The Grand
Budapest Hotel is simply breathtaking.
If you didnt get a chance to catch Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel
when they were in theaters, and you dont welcome the idea of trekking to
the local video store, you can check out these Oscar-winners and others
on Amazon Instant Video, HBO Go, iTunes, and Netflix. Enjoy!
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