Since it appears to be the thing to do here at New Year’s, here’s my favorite nude of 2025.

See a bulge, post a bulge

Let he among you who has not jerked off with a buddy during "Heated Rivalry" throw the first hockey puck.

It’s very simple: You show up to the family Christmas gathering wearing a MAGA hat, you shouldn’t expect me to engage in conversation with you.

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #1: Vince Guaraldi Trio, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (Fantasy, 1965)

This Christmas Eve, I want to thank @nathanburgoine.bsky.social for writing and sharing the stories gay little me never knew he was missing.

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #2: Elvis Presley, “Elvis’ Christmas Album” (RCA Victor, 1957)

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #3: "The Beach Boys' Christmas Album" (Capitol, 1964) Merry Christmas from (not so sunny right now) California!

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #4: Bing Crosby, "Merry Christmas," aka "White Christmas" (Decca, 1955) The great granddaddy of them all, Bing's classic holiday album has been in continuous print through various formats and track configurations since 1945!

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #5: "A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector" (Philles, 1963) Featuring Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans, The Crystals, Darlene Love, and The Ronettes.

A book for those who prefer a more romantic take on the Holly King and the Oak King. Plus, designer ice cream!

Time to start my annual reread of this solstice classic!

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #6: Mariah Carey, "Merry Christmas" (Columbia, 1994)

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #7: Ella Fitzgerald, "Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas" (Verve, 1960)

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #8: Nat King Cole, "The Christmas Song" (Capitol, 1962) Reissue of 1960's "The Magic of Christmas" with the title track added, a stereo rerecording of Cole's 1946 hit.

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #9: "A Motown Christmas" (Motown, 1973) Featuring Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Temptations & Stevie Wonder

A Happy Hump Day to all.

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #10: “A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra” (Capitol, 1957) aka “The Sinatra Christmas Album” (vinyl & CD releases c. 1965-1987)

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #11: Michael Bublé, "Christmas"(Reprise, 2011)

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #12: "A Very Special Christmas" (A&M, 1987) With Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi, Eurythmics, Whitney Houston, Madonna, John Mellencamp, Alison Moyet, Stevie Nicks, Pointer Sisters, Pretenders, Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Run-D.M.C. & U2. Cover art by Keith Haring.

It served its purpose fully, admirably and with honor. Fortunately Santa was thinking ahead and delivered a new one as an early Christmas present! @batorbalm.bsky.social

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #13: "James Brown's Funky Christmas" (Polygram, 1995) Compilation of tracks from "James Brown Sings Christmas Songs" (1966), "A Soulful Christmas" (1968), and "Hey America It's Christmas" (1970)

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #14: Sufjan Stevens, "Songs for Christmas" (Asthmatic Kitty, 2006)

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #15: Barbra Streisand, "A Christmas Album" (Columbia, 1967)

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #16: Bob Dylan, “Christmas in the Heart” (Columbia, 2009)

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #17: Celine Dion, "These Are Special Times" (Columbia/Epic, 1998)

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #18: "A Very She & Him Christmas" (Merge, 2011)

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #19: "The Ventures' Christmas Album" (Dolton, 1965)

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #20: Mannheim Steamroller, "Christmas" (American Gramaphone, 1984)

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #21: Josh Groban, “Noël” (Reprise, 2007; Deluxe Edition 2017)

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #22: Carpenters, “Christmas Portrait” (A&M, 1978). Digital and CD releases sold as “Special Edition” compile selected tracks from this release and 1984’s “An Old-Fashioned Christmas.”

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #23: Johnny Mathis, “Merry Christmas” (Columbia, 1958)

The 2025 Christmas Album Countdown #24: Kacey Musgraves, “A Very Kacey Christmas” (Mercury Nashville, 2016)

Rock Hudson was born on this day 100 years ago. He was the epitome of the handsome, seemingly hetero, Hollywood star. AIDS outed him and killed him. He died in 1985, aged 59. His death shocked the world. For many, he was the first person they knew of to die as a result of HIV.

Legends: Composer Aaron Copland (1900-1990), born 125 years ago today. igfculturewatch.com/2000/08/30/a...

It's a beautiful day at #OCPride in Costa Mesa at the OC Fairgrounds -- Queers and Crafts and lots of love in the air! Join us! We're all in this together! #NoFear #LoveIsLove #TransRightsAreHumanRights ❤️

Slightly diminish a book: The Three People You Meet in Purgatory

Morning glow.

I doubt I could overstate the impact of the 2014 Lammys on my reading over the last decade. I count at least 20 authors whose work I first encountered through that slate of finalists! @lambdaliterary.org

I like fantasy. I like romance. I like them combined a lot, in urban, dark, historical, or cozy modes. But the romantasy marketing trend is missing its target with me by seven leagues.

Every time the Guardian platforms transphobia it makes it easier to ignore when the Guardian articles I read beg for money.

Superman was fun, but the post credits scene should've been Guy Gardner getting his hair cut.

Inadvertently eavesdropping on this guy’s phone conversation (because some people have no indoor voice) and wow! just a non-stop stream of evangelical jargon and fragments of scripture. A deliberate linguistic barricade separating Us from Them.

Tustin #NoKings protest was only announced at the last minute but people still turned out in force. Californians are *pissed*! #OrangeCounty

Nothing like a heartfelt gaslighting text from a lovingly homophobic parent to start your day off right.

Post your pride flags! 🏳️‍🌈

Never thought I'd see a Guy Ritchie film that wasn't at least entertaining, but then I watched "The Fountain of Youth." Though perhaps it takes a certain amount of evil genius to make a movie about art heists, ancient conspiracies, raising the Lusitania, and the Great Pyramid seem this bland.

Frank Kameny, a pioneering LGBTQ+ rights advocate, would have turned 100 on May 21. 🔗: bit.ly/3SIMz8i

Legends: Playwright and lyricist Howard Ashman (1950-1991), born 75 years ago today. www.cbc.ca/arts/the-rem...

Apparently today is National Outdoor Intercourse Day, or March 69th. You have your assignments.