‘Straight Masc’ Guy: Is It Homophobic To Make Gay Men Want Him On Grindr?

Burly bearded man

A 26-year-old man, who describes himself as a “masculine straight guy,” wrote  to the Savage Love advice column explaining he “loves exploiting the fantasies so many gay men have about straight men.” But wants to know if that’s homophobic? Continue reading “‘Straight Masc’ Guy: Is It Homophobic To Make Gay Men Want Him On Grindr?”

Songs That Helped Us Heal: Mary Chapin Carpenter “Grand Central Station”

A photo of Grand Central Station by Remi Zik via Unsplash

A recent Billboard article compiled a list of “Songs That Helped Us Grieve And Heal” after 9/11. Included in the list was “Grand Central Station” penned by my musical hero, Mary Chapin Carpenter. Continue reading “Songs That Helped Us Heal: Mary Chapin Carpenter “Grand Central Station””

9/11 Tribute: Bette Midler “Wind Beneath My Wings”

Bette Midler sings in tribute to those lost in 9/11

Music is always my “go-to” for emotional release. So it’s no wonder each year I revisit this clip of Bette Midler singing ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ at a memorial at Yankee Stadium shortly after the horrific bombings on 9/11. This encapsulates so much of what we felt then and still feel today. Her “thank you” at the 4:30 mark says so much on behalf of so many. As only Bette could deliver… https://youtu.be/lGKOtLPMjtI Also – my fellow LGBTQ blogger, Joe Jervis, shares his personal account of what it was like to be in New York City on that day. Well worth the read.