Growth is about letting go of old ideas that no longer serve us.

The world might not end today if every detail isn't bolted down tight, every eventuality nailed, and all outcomes dictated. Relax a little and let the universe be the universe.

Always seek enlightenment but ask questions, challenge, understand.

Thanks to Billy at @gayphxcom.bsky.social for having me on their podcast this week (Episode 2, Season 2) for a full hour of get to know you conversation. What is GrowingOlderGay and the mission here all about? Have a listen! gayphx.com/podcast/

Deprogram from what "they" tell you. Follow your heart's algorithm of happiness, joy, and fulfillment.

No one out there is any better than you, and you are no better than anyone else. #equality is everyone.

We the people means we have a part to play in who governs us, what they are about, and how they treat us.

Special words for our fallen sister Renee Good, how to have the #ACLU 's back, a plug for #MartinSheen 's inspirational podcast and the upcoming Living Sober Roundup in SFO's 50th event. youtu.be/k7YayvLjzwU

Our unshakeable #unity in this time is our life raft.

Let me respect myself today and focus my energies where I can truly be effective.

On some days we just need to loosen up.

Life is short. Take out the trash.

Say something nice to yourself today. You deserve it :)

Know in your heart you are living on the right side of history. #wematter #wedeservelove #weareright

This week at the table #PeteButtigieg gives action advice, we talk HPV Vaccines, state-by-state anti-LGBTQ legislation tracker, and the Latino Pride Festival in Tucson youtu.be/NcjPMYqRFUc

Pete says do things.

It's not what they think of me, but what I know of me #liveproud

Infringements, definitions, deletions, inequities are not normal. They are not acceptable. We must #resist

Public service announcement. Start the new year off right! #tomoffinland

Turn the page my loves. See you there.

The last test drive of 2025 is of course a bright red sleigh! Check our ride in the #Chevy #EquinoxEV youtu.be/atkJ9TKGEwk

Don't despair Felicia, it will all be over soon and we can get back to eating tree bark and bird seed. #holidayfood

Let me hear only what really counts today.

It's the time of the week where we gather at the #gaykitchentable and talk about it. Episode 39 gushes on #HeatedRivalry, #MarshaPJohnson wisdom on dealing with loss, and a gratitude list of 2025's better moments. On #applepodcasts, #spotify, and #substack now!

Losing friends, loved ones, family members becomes an increasingly frequent part of life as we get older. We must learn to manage loss in a way that allows us to continue forward with joy.

The last sit down at the gay #kitchentable in 2025 covers Martha P Johnson's thoughts on remembering our lost loved ones, a gratitude list from the year and binging out on #HeatedRivalry youtu.be/TmCHN301acA

Procrastination is sometimes easier than confrontation. Then you might forget about it. Problem solved.

With time comes wisdom and more importantly #acceptance.

Let's go places and learn together.

Wisdom, intuition, inspiration are all waiting for us to press the power button to use them.

In our community we tend to put a high priority on appearances. We ought not so much.

There are some things the red hats cannot take away, things we remain in control of regardless of what they do.

#GrowingOlderGay #KitchenTableTalk episode 38 is up today wherever you find your podcasts + YouTube. Get updated on PrEP 211 "on demand", avoiding winter isolation, Gayphx.com , and the upcoming #BeefDip Bear Week in PV.

No #winterblues for you baby!

Get the 411 on #PrEP211, the big ass #BeefDip Bear Week in Puerto Vallarta next month, and #GayPHX podcast from @gayphxcom.bsky.social and streaming radio station! youtu.be/sLHq60J6ZXI

"It's Saturday. Don't waste your opportunity to change the world" - Dad

Rigid breaks easily. Flexible lasts longer.

Not everything goes to plan, and that can be a good thing.

Our #LGBTQ+ #unity is our strength. We must march as one.

Bring on your sparkle no matter where you're at because you are beautiful.

Make room for the unplanned and uncontrolled. #spontaneity

If we have abundance of mind, body and soul it's incumbent on us to share that with our fellows coming up behind us. Show them what #chosenfamily is, invite them in, give them the gift.

Our weekly episode of #kitchentable is up on YouTube! Today we're talking about bringing everyone in for the holidays, our new studio and the journey of moving, and ticket packages for #IML2026 youtu.be/1gdBf9Q7CTc

Wrap your arms around another person, feel their warmth, their vibe, and their spirit. There is no top or bottom here, with a hug we're all verse. In giving you receive. #givehugs

A new episode of our #kitchentabletalk goes live tomorrow from our new sound studio on our YouTube channel, and wherever you get your podcasts!

We've worked too hard to hide it. Give them something to see.

A calm mind and spirit, no chaos - it's a good option.

Be #grateful for how far you have come.

Try it today! #makepeoplesmile