It seems that being at the gym is how gay men over 40 celebrate Pride. We thought about going to the parade but oh you know the crowds, heat, packed Foster bus, etc. Others must have made the same decision because the gym is alive.

It's a beautiful evening to raise money for the shelter dogs. I'll be selling drinks at the Tacos and Tequila festival tonight in Wrightwood Park along with other volunteers for the #Chicago Canine Rescue. All tips go to the dogs! www.choosechicago.com/event/chicag...

*looks directly into the camera*

A lovely write-up about life on the Southeast side. We've added a few places onto our summer stay-cation spots to visit. Well done @chicago.suntimes.com. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/06...

New job, new office, new look, same shoes (different colors)

I like that the crayon tips also look like condoms.

Federal agents should be thankful that people identify murderous fascists within their ranks. Jonathan Ross is an unethical, misogynist, white supremacist who also wields a gun. The feds should be all like "wow, that dude not like us."

Golazooooooooooo!!!

Ken White @kenwhite.bsky.social is back. Praise cheeses!

Watching the México - Czechia game. I gotta say, Estadio Azteca looks a lot better today at this game than it did when I was there in 2018.

The day is off to a splendid start. Had coffee with James, then rode the bike into the office this morning (but stopped at a panadería to pick up a half dozen panes de elote).

It does one’s heart good to hear a message of empathy and kindness towards animals spoken from the pulpits of power. Viva Merlín! Viva la familia que le cuida!

Uhmm.... where is @popehat / @kenwhite?

Happy Dog Dad Day!

We went to the Field Museum last week to catch the Pokémon Fossil exhibit. The stroll between Union Station and our destination made up half of the fun. #Chicago's skyline look beautiful from any angle.

Overheard at the park: “My psychiatrist is in Ohio and my therapist is in Virginia.”

Taco stares into the yawning maw of another day of leisure while matching the décor. #dogs

New York City is about to experience the joyous pandemonium that swept Chicago when the Cubs won the World Series in 2016. Good for them. :)

It’s a beautiful day in Chicago to get through the chores list.

I lived most of my life in Michigan, so it never occurred to me that homeowners could prevent the public from walking along the Great Lakes beaches. My dream response to fuckheads who block public access is to make it ungovernable. Create a FB group called "Let's Take A Walk" and then do that.

"I'm on schmooze duty," I said out loud to a human being. It would make a great album title.

Curious City on @wbez.org hitting another homerun. I didn’t know why Hollywood Beach became Chicago’s unofficial gay beach but always knew it as that. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

These two lines won’t leave me alone: “Cramps and muscle spasms visit me like Verizon bills. I attribute my antiquity to dark-chocolate almond bark.” John McPhee, ‘Tabula Rasa.’ January 20 2025 The New Yorker.

Our new daybed became our #dogs’ new bed in about two minutes.

@wbez.org Curious City is answering the question I have wanted to ask! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

My first day as a paid, professional writer (cameos by the knife set, bananas, and chore board).

This is the way.

Christ, what a lovely outcome and a fantastic message against fascists: “we see you, we will fight you, and we will succeed.” www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

I used to enjoy painting when I was younger but now would rather pay someone else to do it. The consequences of getting older show up in unexpected situations.

It’s 8a on a Saturday morning and we’re all out of energy! #dogs

I have nothing in common with these people. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Chicago friends on the northwest side: it’s a good weekend to show your love for #dogs. Chicago Canine Rescue is staffing a drinks tent at this weekend’s hot dog festival happening at Six Corners. All tips given to our volunteer bartenders go to direct care for shelter dogs. It’s a win-win-win!

I’m parked near the Jefferson Park Metra station waiting for my husband’s train to arrive. A young woman carrying a white garbage bag at her chest stopped to ask me through the car if I had two dollars so she could get something to eat at the McDonald’s. I gave her $40. She was someone’s daughter.

I brought my two-wheeler to the pond.

Everyone is exhausted.

Nice to hear Steve @unraveledpress.com on Curious City. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Ideas on how to have improved this episode of “Only In Monroe”? I don’t have a one. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJTX...

The evolution of web browsers maps onto the development of my adult life. www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsi...

Folks interested in the Ebola outbreak should check out Adam Kucharski's excellent book that explains how things (disease, trends, information, etc..) spread throughout a population: books.google.com/books/about/...

I'm reading "Three Body Problem." The first 75% is excellent. It asks just enough of me to suspend disbelief and go along with the story. The last part though? Eeek. I'm tempted to walk away and not finish the book.

I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with two princesses: Capricorn and Luna. Both #dogs are available for adoption at #Chicago Canine Rescue.

It’s a beautiful evening in the neighborhood.

I am the woman in pink. www.reddit.com/r/BlackPeopl...

Episode 5 of Witch Hat Atelier is a masterpiece of story-telling and animation. Beautiful doesn't do it justice. I hope that it wins every possible award.

Stray observations from the drive to Michigan: 1) Congrats to the dispensary advertisement near the state line: “You won’t even remember Indiana.”

Taco Tuesday at 630a, one hour after waking me up.

Goddamnit. For the second time this week I'm writing a "sorry for your loss" letter. Can death take a fucking vacation, please?

Behold the most appropriate way to display a Confederate flag. www.reddit.com/r/BlackPeopl...