Happy Pride Month 2026!

I've been so busy putting on a dress all month long,

I've almost forgotten to be gay!!

...And Yes!

Still single!

 

Gay of a Certain Age - WeHo Pride 2025 - Day 1

 Gay Pride in WeHo came in two days: the first day being the last day of May!

As a Gay of a Certain Age, especially in the time which inspired me to come up with the moto, "Be More Gay!" I know the importance of gathering and creating joy wherever and whenever we can.  It also didn't hurt that muh DABs, Dudley and Mark Gaddis invited me to join them in a little pre-parade reveling. 

We kicked off the day at Mother Lode, a favorite haunt of ours.  We met up with our friends Anthony & Chris and enjoyed the view of Pride happenings and folks around us.

  Like this fella sporting his crown as many of us did (will) over the weekend.    

Directly in front of the bar, in the street, we watched the hot MISTR men inform people about Prep, Pep and hotness options.

When it came time to move on, we stepped out of the bar and into the street where I could get a pic with the hotties from the booth next to Mistr.

We also popped in to say "Hi" to Mr. Crown himself, Andrew Russell, who makes these fabulous crowns. I have three of my own and have gifted one or two...

Of course, I captured a few man on the street pics, notably inspired by this guy.

We headed east, in the direction of the La Cienega entrance of the festivities, just to be sure we hit everything from top to bottom.  Along the way we enjoyed all the people in the blocked off street,

along with the booths lining the curb, with people handing out stuff.

My favorites were the guys offering free sun block spray

I think Dudley liked them, too...

Exhausted from our two or three block jaunt, we found ourselves in front of Schmitty's!

Of course, we had to stop in say, "hi", grab a drink and open ourselves up to the possibility of meeting someone to be a parade escort.  I was delighted to see DJ Bruce Daniels as soon as I walked in.  He's a sweetheart and I wish only super great things for him. 

I think it's easy to say we had a fun time

We certainly had a nice view of perspective beaus...

When it was time to move on again, I tried one last ditch effort and offered a proposal of marriage, but he declined, letting me down easy.

"No. But thank you, kindly, for the offer."

As soon as we stepped onto the street, a Ferris wheel was in view!  

Of course, we hopped on board and took in the sights!

I was barely tall enough to get on the ride!

Once we dismounted, we made our way back toward Mother Lode, to make sure we didn't miss anything/one. On the way back we saw more friendly faces,

More people,

More people I know,

Jeffrey Drew

More people in booths,

a DJ playing for people dancing in the street,

People dancing in the street,

Go-Go dancers dancing near the street,

And a bar called 33 Taps.  We stopped in for a drink and that is where my fancy camera ran out of battery power.  So, here is a pic from 33 Taps and a little show of other Pre-Parade revelers in the street!

Remember, I've got a thing for bartenders...

Finally, a revisit to the man of my dreams (that night)!

Next up, WeHo Pride 2025 - Day 2, the parade!

Stay tuned!

Good times and bum times, I've seen 'em all, and, my dear...

 

Here I am!! It's the end of 2025, I'm still alive, single and happy!
I'll be honest with you all, I started posting a lot less because I got paranoid about making things easy for Identity thieves as well as giving the current administration fodder for persecution.  Even so, life still happened, I got busy and gave it my best to BE MORE GAY!  You, see, when that awful man and the evil-doers behind him were back in that office, I went into a tailspin and saw nothing but darkness and gloom for me and others like me.  Then a voice in my balls, rose up in my head and said "Be More Gay!" That's when I decided, "no hiding."  Never mind the still painful origins of our Pride symbol, the Pink Triangle and worries of gay bashings, I decided to be more gay.  What did that mean for me, since I'm not in the closet? Well it meant not pausing at my door before stepping out and thinking about my shirt or outfit, "Is this too gay?"  It means not stopping myself from saying something about being attracted to a guy in public.  No more censoring my thoughts and feeling for other people's comfort! 

"Be More Gay" became my slogan, so much so that I commissioned my friend and ancient idol, Jackie Beat to make an art piece featuring the very words!  SIDE STORY:  Jackie Beat was shopping and something terrible caught her eye.  It was this generic wall art thing, meant to pander to the gay dollar, featuring a rainbow protruding out of the word "Together". What made it so offensive (Especially to Jackie) was the poor choice of colors to feature in the rainbow; Peach, Sky Blue and Avocado Green instead of (and in addition to) the traditional primary colors.  She grabbed a bunch and decided to do her thing, Viola! Jackie had a little side gig selling her artwork and commissions.  I immediately ordered my commissioned piece, then, a little later, went to her fancy showing at Outfitters Wigs in Hollywood.  There was a little show, snacks, drinks and, of course, Jackie's (f)artwork for sale!  It was a great time.  Here's pictures to prove it.

Me with the (f)artiste, Jackie Beat

A sample of the goods

Dennis Hensley & me

A lovely triptych displayed by Alaska Thunderfuck, Jackie Beat, Willam Belli and Courtney Act

Photogopher, Dusti Cunningham & me

My favorite piece (Other than my own)

Enjoying the show with Dennis Hensley, Drew Droege and the top of Frank DeCaro's head.
It's Frank's photo. Don't tell him I stole it!

I had a great time at the show and wish I had more disposable funds to have bought another piece, but I think Jackie's doing pretty well.  I think she's only doing commissions now, but check out her Insta and see what's happening!

Speaking of what's happening, I'll do a little review of my 2025 and fill you in with what kept me busy, if not a delicious boyfriend man who loves me as much as I love him.

Meanwhile, I'm still happy and single and being more gay!

Until then, please enjoy my semi-permanent Facebook Cover Photo.