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Remembering Grandpa Bill

2012-02-12T09:40:00.001-05:00

My paternal Grandfather's birthday is tomorrow. He would be pushing his late nineties (the exact birth year escapes me at present). In late 1990, he was diagnosed with lung cancer. In early 1991, after a very short battle, he left the pain and suffering for eternal rest. Grandpa Bill retired when I was in kindergarten or first grade or perhaps before that. They sold the family home, bought a trailer, and moved across the state to be near us. When my parents bought our family farm, Grandpa moved the trailer directly next door on our land. For most of my life they were like a second set of parents. My Grandpa was always there, a key thread of the fabric that was my life. It was terribly painful and traumatic to deal with his death.

Grandma called early that morning crying that she couldn't wake him up. My Dad was in the barn working and there was no time to wait. Mom woke me and I drove the old station wagon down the ragged gravel driveway so fast I'm surprised it didn't fall to pieces. The moment we entered their home and saw Grandma at the kitchen table, we knew. She knew too, but couldn't tell us. All she could still say was that he wouldn't wake up. Perhaps the hardest thing I've ever done in life was going to the bedroom and putting my hand on his cold neck to check for a pulse. I was just seventeen; I grew up that day. Mom went to get my Dad & I called for the ambulance and sat with Grandma till they silently arrived, lights flashing, to take him away. Even though we told her he was gone, she kept hoping they could wake him up...

While I wasn't at home for their deaths, my Grandma Hazel, Aunt Charlotte, & Uncle Sam all later died in that trailer. During their lives, I could never enter the master bedroom again. The old trailer has long been removed, but it is still special to stand where they lived and died. I'll be home next weekend and need to spend a few minutes thinking at the old site. I'll stand by Grandma's old Magnolia? Tree, the only remnant it was her home. It scares me and I get chills to stand there. It also gives me more peace than visiting their graves to stand where they lived; where they helped make me who I am today.

It's not just his birthday that compels me to remember Grandpa Bill this morning. I can't go there today, but I'll eventually share. I love my family.

O'beastity

2012-01-06T08:06:00.001-05:00

Yes, I spelled that correctly. Due to a variety of ~~unfortunate situations~~ excuses, such as several broken ribs in June and a lingering three month fight with Sciatica, I have been very inactive over the past six months. Yes, I still run a little; my leg and foot goes numb. Yes, I still go to the occasional class with Judy; I literally can't stand up after an hour of working out. Before the ribs, I was running and/or working out 5 days a week, in possibly the best health of my life, and I felt great. Today I can't walk five blocks without brutal Sciatica nerve pain.

My body has failed me this year and I haven't been able to push through. A failing fitness regiment led to unhealthy eating and MORE smoking; I even started regularly smoking in the morning over the holidays. Today, the scale greeted me with a frightening number that I've never seen before; 249. This is officially the heaviest I've ever been. In light of my overall health, I still fit smaller clothes than seven years ago, but if I hit 250...what will happen? Perhaps I should smoke constantly and eat nothing?

At the end of the day, I look like a bear. I feel like a bear. I don't want to be a bear. I don't want to be a beast. Will I get even fatter if I successfully quit smoking? I crave food anyway; without the nicotine will I be strong enough? While he's smoking hot, I don't want to end up in a position where Bob's help is the only way back. I will not end up a beast.

Excuses

2012-01-05T07:16:00.003-05:00

Excuses are monuments of nothingness,
They build bridges to nowhere,
Those of us who us these tools of incompetence,
Seldom become anything but nothing at all. (unknown)

There's always some excuse to quit smoking later. I have smoking friends from MA coming this weekend. Next weekend is a holiday; we'll be out with smoking friends. We go on vacation at the end of the month with smoking friends. We're called the Chimneys...while it wasn't originally a reference to smoking, it certainly applies with so many of us paralyzed by nicotine's grip.

I frequently associate excuses with an old church song from the late 70's or early 80's. They used to make us sing it in Bible School. A quick interweb search looks like The Kingsmen Quartet published it at one time but I'm not sure if it was their original work? While I'm not the least bit churchy, it's interesting that many of the "Devil's excuses" to stay away from church loosely relate to excuses to keep smoking:

Excuses, excuses, you'll hear them every day.
And the Devil he'll supply them, if the church you stay away.
When people come to know the Lord, the Devil always loses
So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses.

In the summer it's too hot. And, in the winter, it's too cold.
In the spring time when the weather's just right, you find some place else to go.
Well, it's up to the mountains or down to the beach or to visit some old friend.
Or, to just stay home and kinda relax and hope that some of the kin folks will start dropping in.

Well, the church benches are too hard. And, that choir sings way too loud.
Boy, you know how nervous you get when you're sitting in a great big crowd.
The doctor told you, "Now, you better watch them crowds. They'll set you back."
But, you go to that old ball game because you say "it helps you to relax."

Well, a headache Sunday morning and a backache Sunday night.
But by worktime Monday morning, you're feeling quite alright.
While one of the children has a cold, "Pneumonia, do you suppose?"
Why the whole family had to stay home, just to blow that poor kid's nose.

Excuses, excuses, you'll hear them every day.
And the Devil he'll supply them if the church you stay away.
When people come to know the Lord, the Devil always loses
So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses.

Well, the preacher he's too young. And, maybe he's too old.
The sermons they're not hard enough. And, maybe they're too bold.
His voice is much too quiet-like. Sometimes he gets too loud.
He needs to have more dignity. Or, else he's way too proud.

Well, the sermons they're too long. And, maybe they're too short.
He ought to preach the word with dignity instead of "stomp and snort."
Well, that preacher we've got must be "the world's most stuck up man."
Well, one of the lady's told me the other day, "Well, he didn't even shake my hand."

Excuses, excuses, you'll hear them every day.
And the Devil he'll supply them if the church you stay away.
When people come to know the Lord, the Devil always loses
So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses.
So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses.

Regardless, I'm tired of using these tools of incompetence to drive my behavior. I must be strong. I must desire to quit and actually do it. I have no choice but to succeed; the alternative of a short life and painful death is just too gruesome.

Support System?

2012-01-04T08:08:00.001-05:00

Do you tell the entire world you want to quit? Will they offer support or will their own complacency with smoking or weakness make it worse? Will the pressure of public failure help achieve the goal?

Do you make it a private endeavor? The last time I quit for over a week before my boyfriend even noticed. That gave me willpower to do it on my own because nobody else even gives a damn about anything. I think I lasted over five months that time.

I am ready to forever quit. I will prematurely die of cancer, a heart attack, or stroke if I don't make a healthy choice now. It's in my genes. If I fail please display the body in a black suit with a black tie and a black shirt. Put a sign in the coffin that says, "smoking kills." My failure to be a good example to my daughter in life might leave a lasting impression in death so she never smokes. Let my ashes be a reminder.

I hate smoking

2012-01-03T14:29:00.001-05:00

One of my early blog topics was smoking. Needless to say, many years later, I'm still dependent on the nicotine and passively committing suicide one stick at a time.

I hate smoking. I hate the way it smells. I hate the way I feel weak as if I have no self control. I hate how much it costs. I hate how it ruins my body and slows me down.

I'm thinking about quitting again. I wonder if I will be successful or if I'll succumb to cancer like others in my family who didn't have the willpower to quit or who quit too late in life to prevent an untimely death.

I don't want to die but feel it killing me. I hate smoking.

I Heart Del Shores

2011-08-26T02:10:00.003-04:00

I fell in love with Sordid Lives many moons ago in Fort Lauderdale at a local theatre putting on unknown independent films. I thought it was hardly independent with stars like Delta Burke, Leslie Jordan, Olivia Newton-John, Beau Bridges, and several others! After waiting YEARS for it to be released on DVD, I've purchased six copies of this fantastic film. The first three were borrowed and never returned, the fourth was trapped in a friend's trunk after a car accident and the fifth I have in my collection. The love for Sordid Lives has extended to literally every friend who's been introduced. I was compelled to buy another DVD tonight, merely for the purpose of getting a signed copy.

Long story short....you know my stories never are, I became infatuated with Jason Dottley by following Del Shores. Yes, I have a boyfriend, yes, I know it's a school girl crush, yes I know he's married, but I'm allowed at this age to have one or two of those . Jason played Ty on the Logo series of Del's great film and he's subsequently made some very fun music

Tonight, despite the attitude at Town, I met them both! It's been a great day and I am a bigger fan of Del Shores than I've ever been before. I won't spoil the show, but my favorite line was related to co-dependency....the performance was brilliant and took me back to my non-instrumental Christian roots. I wish I knew about it further in advance so I could have enjoyed it with a large group of friends. Fortunately, my hot single (call me if you want his number) bestest of friends joined me for the show! Fun times in DC!

There may be only 8? shows left on this ~40 show tour, but if you can catch it, it's worth your time! I'm not a film critic, I won't generate crowds with my 2 blog followers, but I can tell you that it's worth the price of admission!

Del & Jason In My Hood!

2011-08-24T18:22:00.000-04:00

I am not generally star struck, whether A-List or not, but have had a strange infatuation with all things Sordid for many years! I rarely blog these days, and likely have only 2 or 3 blog followers left, but this is the most relevant place to share details about this show! Remember all the posts about Jason Dottley and his occasional comment that made me giddy? This is definitely a blog-worthy topic; perhaps I can get some ChimneyJ followers to click over and learn about the excitement...

Tomorrow night, Del Shores' Sordid Confessions will be in DC at Town! After years of being in MANY cities, literally days before or after Del and/or Jason perform, I will finally get to see them in person, literally around the corner from home!

Please CLICK HERE to buy tickets (only $15-standing or $20-seated) and join me tomorrow night at Town!

Scoot-A-Que 14

2011-08-20T21:37:00.001-04:00

Come with me to the best city rally in the country! The 14th Annual Scoot-A-Que will be held in Columbus, Ohio on September 23-25, 2011. We'll have a weekend full of Scooter madness and raise money for Camp Sunrise! Yes kids, the Cutter's are a club with a big old heart! Camp Sunrise has been empowering children and families impacted by HIV/AIDS since 1994 and we are proud to help them out!

Register Here via Paypal
RSVP on the Facebook Event Page
Follow the chit chat on the Facebook Group

This year's theme is based on the 1979 film, The Warriors, so bring your friends and wear your colors! Come out and playeeeeeeee

Zanger Rinus - Met Romana op de scooter [HD]

2011-07-20T18:38:00.001-04:00

I dare you to watch this. Be warned, some things you just can't un-see.

Even in FL

2011-03-03T00:57:00.001-05:00

I know I don't blog much but when we're featured here in JAX I must...

Painted Ladies

2011-02-05T19:11:00.000-05:00

My friend, @grantcobb1, is in town so it was time to schedule more time with the needles! Last year in February, we were on @chimneyfallcat's birthday cruise and several of the Chimneys agreed to get DC flag tattoos (we drink sometimes). Five of us went in tonight and four came out with new ink! There are a few others that will be joining us soon and we'll be there to cheer them on. Pictures of the other's DC Flags are forthcoming, but here we are hanging out at Tattoo Paradise during the process!

This is a 'just finished' shot of my arm. I know artists hate to work on other people's stuff, but it was time to add new significance to the original stop smoking star from San Antonio. It will never stop being what it was, but it now also represents "home." After today, Grant has done and/or modified all of the art on my body. I'm a happy chimney.

Old School Sunday Funday!

2011-01-16T13:59:00.001-05:00

So we didn't go to church, but we did get this direction from the lord enroute to Duffy's new brunch! $10 bottomless mimosas? Yes Ma'am!

With the good holiday tomorrow and a rare 3 day weekend without plans, today is gonna be an old school Sunday Funday! Good to hang with the old gang!

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-25T07:45:00.000-05:00

This is my one year old nephew's tree! There's also a giant one in the mansion, but he picked this live one from the tree farm! You should see the little fella burning around the house on the Radio Flyer Tricycle that Santa left!

Despite a little pre-arrival monkey drama, it was an excellent Christmas Eve with my family. I'm now getting ready to head home to the District! Let's hope the snow currently falling in the mountains and the storm headed to our fine city doesn't leave me stranded along the way.

Merry Christmas to you and your Chimney from the family farm!

To tree, or not to tree?

2010-12-12T12:09:00.001-05:00

I had BIG plans last year! The theme color was red; I purchased several new ornaments and enough sequined and sparkly fabric to cover all the throw pillows red. This is apparently the only (blurry) picture I took of the tree since I only blogged a pic of one ornament. I ultimately ran out of time and didn't sew the pillows. These crafty projects always sound like a great idea but take longer than I'd like. For example, I finished the hat and ONE leg warmer for my friend's 40th Birthday party in 2007. The other...it's about 3 inches long. I suppose she could use it as a bracelet and keep one leg warm at a time?

I have no motivation this year, not even enough to start decorating. Is that terrible? Is it necessary to do it every year? I just don't feel like traveling across the city to the storage bin and dragging everything out. Decorating alone takes 4 trips total for set up and tear down. I think I'll be a scrooge for 2010.

Other news...The movie night page is updated. We're still missing several historical details. If you have any recollection of the film and/or food from the missing dates, please let me know!

Happy Holidays!

ChiDogo's

2010-12-01T22:27:00.000-05:00

So far so good! We did the World AIDS Day vigil, the fundraiser, then drank out way back to U Street and ended up here! I'm excited! Chicago style dog & fried pickles!

Richmond Road Trip

2010-11-13T18:30:00.001-05:00

Our great friend Stacey moved to Richmond last year. We miss her and threw together a surprise Richmond Road Trip! She about fell out when 7 Chimneys from DC strolled into Ellwood Cafe! Five months of secret planning paid off!

Now let's check out what this city has to offer!

Warrior Dash 2010

2010-11-13T09:37:00.000-05:00

Early this year I learned about Warrior Dash in one of my running magazines. It sounded like a great adventure so last month we loaded up Bernadette and met a bunch of friends in rural PA for a day of beer drinking and mud slinging. Yes, we are THAT butch!

Many of our cheerleaders committed to participation next year! There are details at the bottom of this post if you also want to join! Now that I'm posting it here, nobody can whine that they weren't invited...

The day was unusually warm for October. After a series of runs, climbs over military equipment, ropes, hay, swamps, and a variety of other obstacles, it was time to slither through mud under barbed wire. We saw one person stand up too early and literally slice open her face. Gross,

The fire jump wasn't very large, but it was a) HOT, b) my eyes were covered in mud from the mud slithering so I couldn't see where to jump, and c) it was the very last obstacle so I was tired...

The best part of the day? People watching. Wet, hot, sweaty, muddy, muscled, tattooed, men watching to be exact. Delicious. For others it was the beer, but I only had one since my duties included the role of Shirley Jones

Many participants donated their shoes at the end of the race. They will be cleaned and shipped to a place where, well I guess where people don't have shoes? It was a great idea, but I should have carried flip-flops in my bag because the gravel drive tore up my feet.

At the end of the day, several of us continued our road trip to Havre De Grace, MD for a night of relaxation and fun. We started with delicious Manhattans prepared by the owner of The Vandiver Inn, clearly the best accommodations available in this quaint little town. Well...truthfully, it started with a long hot shower to transform back to reality! We then enjoyed treats at The Vineyard Wine Bar while waiting for a table at Laurrapin Grille. Who knew one would need reservations on a sleepy Fall weekend in a little waterfront town? The wait was worth it! Live music, sustainable, locally grown food and a beverage or two...

Most importantly, click here to sign up for May 21, 2011 in Mechanicsville, MD! Several of us are shooting for the 1 PM wave. Prices go up the longer you wait so you should do it now! Don't forget, many of the 2010 events sold out far in advance of dash day.

Living Vicariously

2010-11-13T08:34:00.001-05:00

I started blogging again so I could share all of my exciting fitness adventures...or rather...so I could win fancy prizes from DC Rainmaker who actually participates in exciting physical activities! I'll post about Warrior Dash next, but unfortunately that's the extent of my summer 2010 physical fitness!

Seriously, if you haven't read his blog, it is great! I'm just a casual runner, I rarely swim, and my bike is (hopefully) locked in the basement. I haven't actually ridden it since 2009 (or was that 2008?) Hmmm. Regardless, click over for a chance to win his November Forerunner Giveaway or to just check out the site!

Cheers!

Hello Judy

2010-11-07T02:07:00.001-05:00

RJ may not be here, but the posse ended up at Restaurant Judy. Security next door is trying to get us over to check out the Ethiopian Booty, but there's still no booty at the Judy!

I Like Pie

2010-11-05T18:41:00.002-04:00

October went out with a BANG! So many friends visited our DC trailer that there hasn't been any time to post. I'll try to add a few more details in the coming days. A highlight was attending the DC High Heel Race! I'm posting this picture to remind everyone about Food & Friends' annual Slice of Life Pie Sale. This beautiful (and very natural) woman was promoting Food & Friends at the race. Don't delay...the pie sale only runs through November 18th!

My pictures aren't the greatest, but here's some links to other blogs that had more extensive coverage!

My friend, Taco Grande, was excited to write about his impressions of the race.
DCist compiled several photos!
MetroWeekly has the most comprehensive photo & video coverage.

Eartha made the list!

2010-10-26T17:56:00.001-04:00

Here's an advertisement for my newest toy. I absolutely love Eartha. She's a 2011 Honda CR-Z EX and takes me back to the late 80's & early 90's when I owned both a CRX and later a CRX-SI. In fact, yesterday, I might have flashed back to 20+ years ago and blared Vanilla Ice and Janet Jackson all the way home from work. Frightening, yes, but it sure made me smile (and probably several other commuters watching me rap in rush hour traffic!) The new CR-Z went on sale in the USA on August 24th but Eartha moved into our garage early on August 20th! Connections Baby!

Despite all the hullabaloo about the CR-Z being impractical, not green enough, not fast enough, and essentially not a CRX, it is possibly one of the most fun vehicles I've owned. It is exciting to see Cars.com included it, along with several other past wheels, on the Top 10 Fun to Drive cars. Here's some other lists with cars from my past...

Cars.Com - Top 10 Fun to Drive Cars
Mazda Miata
Honda CR-Z
Mini Cooper
Mazda CX-9 (we had a CX-7, but it's close)

Car Talk - The Ultimate Gay & Lesbian Cars
Saab 900
Mazda Miata
Jeep Wrangler
VW Beetle

Fenuxe - Top 7: Gayest Cars
Mini Cooper
Mazda Miata
VW Beetle
Subaru Wagon (Yes, I was a lesbian in college with my canary yellow wagon)

Gaywheels.com - Ten Most Researched Rides
VW Beetle
Mercedes C-Class

Summary; the gay and sporty cars end up in our garage! In fact, many of these have been here more than once (Even the Subaru Wagon; Timmy & I both had one in the early 90s.) I should put together a car family tree...we've owned over 30 cars between the two of us. Hard to believe since we're only 26! I wonder if I should tell my Sister about this?

RepubliCorp

2010-10-24T20:06:00.002-04:00

Buying Democracy one race at a time...

Thanks to the folks over at MoveOn.org for putting up this site. Check out Republicorp.us and be sure to like them on Facebook

I'm not ready!

2010-10-24T17:02:00.003-04:00

It was a shopping catch up day for us. I'm not surprised, and I do understand, but I'm just not ready for Holiday decorations. At least Macy's is subtle for now.

We started at Pentagon City Mall; had to leave DC for shoes. Did you know DSW will reissue expired reward certificates if you call the 800 number? We went in search of The Body Shop for skin care products and accidentally walked into Bath & Body Works. Why can't I remember which products are where? Shopping ended at Forever 21 where I stocked up on more age inappropriate clothing. I know...at least I'm not wearing Affliction or Ed Hardy...

The shopping day ended at our own Cohi Target where a full selection of groceries is now available. Convenient, perhaps, but I'm fairly certain we'll stick to Harris Teeter unless we happen to need a few food items when we're on a Target run. It's kind of like full service light.

Congrats to DC Special Friend, Sister Disco, Tasty T, Eddie, and few other friends who finished the Army Ten-Miler this AM. Despite being registered, my Summer fitness routine, or lack thereof, left me grossly unprepared to run the 10 miles. Mid-Atlantic Warrior Dash nearly killed me and that was only three. The objective is to stop smoking again (I made it 8 mos. the last time) and get my mileage on.

Now it's time for a mini Sunday Funday. Where are my peeps? Oh...I'll just go check the Twitter!

Is this thing on?

2010-10-23T16:18:00.003-04:00

Photo from Taco-Adventures Picasa Album

Hi kids! Just thought I'd check in and see what's going on in the blogger world. Unfortunately, It seems few of my friends are posting anything these days. I do love Twitter and Facebook, but sort of miss composing the occasional post. What do you think? Will anybody read this? Is this thing on?

It's a busy week with my friend Taco in town. He's well on his way into a 12 month couch surfing journey across the lower 48 states. Make sure you check out his Facebook Fan Page and follow his Taco Adventures Blog for even more detail! His Mia is a very good friend of mine and may be in a city near you seeking a sofa soon!

We're looking forward to the High Heel Race on Tuesday and the March to Keep Fear Alive & Rally to Restore Sanity this weekend when even more friends arrive to camp out at this trailer in the sky. Oh...then there's Halloween!

Let's see if this is just a one day fad or if I really come back to the blogging world!

Twitter is better

2010-03-28T15:22:00.007-04:00

Friends - I just don't have time to put together the number of words required for a blog post worth follow me on Twitter @JasonDC

Bon Voyage!

2010-02-04T11:03:00.002-05:00

Chimney Fall Cat celebrates her 40th with 14 of her closest friends!
Considering the weather forecast for the District, looks like she
picked a good weekend to set sail headed South from Miami!

Disco Queens

2010-02-04T11:00:00.001-05:00

My j-o-b holiday party was disco themed this year. We rocked it!

I love Pee-Wee Herman!

2010-02-03T01:38:00.003-05:00

Pee-wee Gets An iPad! from Pee-wee Herman

Morning Kids!

2010-01-29T07:18:00.001-05:00

I haven't written an actual blog post in some time. Looks like 2010 is going to be a great year! Here it is January and we are hosting our third weekend of house guests to DC. Welcome Erin & Holly from CMH! We kicked off the weekend with Timmy's famous enchiladas, some booze at Polly's cafe, and the obligatory tourist visit to Adams Morgan where the girls sang their hearts out at Karaoke. Fun Times!

The calendar is filling up quickly and I'm very excited about it. This is exactly why we live where we live and how we live. I wonder if people will still come if we settle down to the mid-century home of our dreams? Will it happen this year? Let's just pray we don't end up too far out in the burbs where social lives can go to die. Surely we wouldn't let that happen? Regardless, that's a hint...if you live far away and like the convenience of our U Street location for a getaway, this might be the last year to do it. Our guest room is always open!

So enough about me, now about me; I celebrated yesterday. January 28 marked the official five month anniversary since I quit smoking. This is significant because that's where I gave up in 2008. Honestly, that time around, I was smoking on the weekends in month four, but I always say I quit smoking one time for 5 months...now I really did. This time it is somehow different. Over the five month period, I've allowed myself the occasional hit of someone else's cigarette every few weeks and it's routinely disgusting to me. This is exactly how I want it to feel. I fell off the wagon one night at about month three and chain smoked three cigarettes. This was an excellent alternative to jumping in front of the 14th Street bus, which is what I really wanted to do that night. I announced to the world that I failed, borrowed a fist fool of cigarettes, and smoked 'em up. I fully expected to be a smoker the next morning, but when I woke up that Saturday, I just didn't have any desire to smoke. THANK JEEBUS! Fortunately for all my smoking friends, I do love the second hand smoke so I don't have to be the bitter and judgy ex-smoker and I still get to take passive smoke breaks with my friends! Mostly I just watch everyone's purses and cell phones while they leave me in the bar. I'm really OK with this. The next step is to stop taking the Chantix so I can sleep for more than 3 hours at a time and stop killing people in my dreams. Fun.

Some of us are reliving our youth as we cling to the images of DC's Real World on MTV. It's so strange that we have friends as old as the series and most of them just don't get the fascination with the show. Yes, I stalked them during filming. Yes, I follow their every tweet. Yes, I was at Nellies for the episode 1 viewing party. Yes, Yes, Yes. I'll admit to it all and I'll be sure to tell the world if a piece of the back of my t-shirt makes it on the air. I'm too old and un-pretty to have been asked to sign a waiver so my face certainly won't air, but there's that little tiny chance that I'll get my .5 seconds of fame on the Real World. Stay tuned. If you can't bear to watch, at least read the Georgetown University Blog where they rank the cast members. My beloved gaybie, Michael, didn't get much air time this week, but the blog will show you just how adolescent the show is. It's deliciously horrible!

There are some new additions to the world. Baby Lisa is having another baby in 2010. Now, it isn't what you're thinking; Baby B isn't getting a brother. She started a blog to document how she is Surviving the Simple Life! With just a few posts in, I can tell it will be a must read and have already added it to my Google Reader. I hope she has some Google Analytics linked up to that thing so she can see how many hits she gets. Her tagline sums it up perfectly, "30 something teacher, wife and new mother continues to adjust to a life she never pictured for herself. She trades her vision of a city lifestyle for life on the farm with her husband." Oh, and Sister Disco got a baby of her own, a dog named Zulu, after moving in with the boys. How they live with all those pets and a Vergie up in that trailer is beyond me. They must go through a handle of Jack every day! Finally, Jay over at Kill the Goat is blogging again! You must check out how she follows the doctor's most recent medical advice!

I better bounce off here and get my arse to work. I got up early with the intention of working early and here I sit writing. I gots kids in my trailer that want to experience H Street tonight! There's a new mid-century themed bar, Toyland, having a soft opening this weekend. I got to check it out before it becomes popular with the bridge and tunnel types.

While my blog is so frequently silent these days, I do keep an online presence. If you're interested, follow JasonDC on Twitter where I spew the random nothingness that is my life. Happy Friday Kids!

Do you have dirty balls?

2010-01-23T07:31:00.003-05:00

Quality Programming

2010-01-01T04:00:00.000-05:00

We are kicking off 2010 with a bowl of ice cream and looking for some
quality programming. I couldn't resist posting this option on HBO
Latino. Interesting.

BTW...I'm over four months as a non-smoker; perhaps this will stick?
Go Go Resolution!

This Purse...

2009-12-31T01:38:00.001-05:00

Somebody had a rough night. If u know the owner of this bag...

I'm in love with a Cougar!

2009-12-20T09:08:00.002-05:00

My new favorite commercial!

RJ makes the evening news! (again)

2009-12-19T23:37:00.005-05:00

I leave the city for 5 days and these two get filmed for the news AGAIN during the Snowpocalypse DC snowball fight at 14th & U Streets.

So did the Hummer driver have a gun or not? Seems like there are conflicting reports - anyone catch that irresponsible unbadged officer with his gun out?

Your Mom is so MILFFY

2009-12-05T08:48:00.005-05:00

Now that's a mom car no child should have to ride in...

Check out the Creepiness in 8 Characters or Less blog for more vanity plate goodness.

Tiger Crashes

2009-12-03T04:58:00.001-05:00

Check this out: Tiger Mocked in Airline Ad from TMZ.com.

Sent from the free TMZ app for the iPhone and iPod

Holiday Decorations!

2009-11-25T17:32:00.000-05:00

The house is festive and red for the holiday. This is my favorite
ornament for the year!

Holiday!

2009-11-21T18:18:00.000-05:00

In most places, people decorate trees. In NYC, they decorate whole
buildings! This is slick!

Own It

2009-11-21T14:05:00.001-05:00

Really..we shopping

2009-11-15T14:06:00.000-05:00

I swear it is just a furniture store prop!

Horsey Ride

2009-11-13T08:00:00.000-05:00

I wish my morning commute was this much fun! Looking forward to
working remotely today and getting my baby girl after school! Isn't
Baby Ben super cute?

Grant's Show

2009-11-09T15:01:00.001-05:00

Hey kids! This is the show I want to go to in NYC next weekend if I can get a) out of jury duty and b) out of work. Let me know if you want to meet in NYC!

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Eat your people!

2009-11-08T21:04:00.000-05:00

People taste just like chicken! This is weird.

Color Check

2009-11-07T15:47:00.001-05:00

See the color of my Mimosa compared to hers? Hmmm...

Happy Halloween

2009-10-31T18:56:00.002-04:00

We get few beggars in my building so we don't even try to have candy
on hand. My neighbor, however, has a clever way of dealing with them!
Happy Halloween

Mr. Plant?

2009-10-29T09:01:00.001-04:00

I thought Mr. Plant was a boy, but he surprised me this morning by
either flipping me off or making a flower. He's either transgendered
or really flamboyant and about to dress up in drag for Halloween with
this disguise. While he is adopted, I knew both of his former parents,
and to my knowledge, this is a first.

I might need to find a PFLAG for plants.

Rivers Casino

2009-10-24T16:51:00.000-04:00

We mighta sorta ended up in a Pittsburgh casino.

Michael +60
Tom -10
Bill -10
Catrina -40
Jason -45
Parking -6
Cocktails -17
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Tons o fun = $68 for 5 people

Progress

2009-10-17T10:30:00.001-04:00

This is the mall where I had my hair done, not for the prom, but in
lieu of the prom! Sometimes it was more fun to hang out with the gay
peoples in the city than to be me in the country when i was in the
high school. Diva downtown shopping in CMH is officially dead. All in
the name of progress.

Mission Beach!

2009-10-11T18:45:00.000-04:00

Lot's of eye candy at the beach today!

National Coming Out Day

2009-10-11T12:04:00.000-04:00

I wish I was at home for National Coming Out Day and the National
Equality March on Washington, but having a great time in San Diego!
Went to dinner in Old Town and then out in Hillcrest last night. This
bar, Mo's was the best so far. It is the former Hamburger Mary's. I'm
exhausted but can't sleep.

Pimpin'

2009-10-04T12:45:00.003-04:00

This Scion was spotted on U Street last night in front of Solly's Tavern. I'm not sure if they are a Pimpster, Pimp Taster, or Pimp Tester, but I am sure they have a parking ticket for leaving their tacky vehicle in the Metrobus stop. I think this one is worthy of Vanity Plates, Creepiness in 8 Characters or Less blog!

Foods!

2009-10-04T02:51:00.001-04:00

We thought about Annie and Ms. Jackie but settled on Taylor Gourmet Market because it was close by and we had the hunger. Cute! Hope it's as good as it is pricey for late nite viddles!

Don't believe it

2009-10-03T19:37:00.002-04:00

Vergie might tell you that misadventures with Big Jackie will age you, don't believe her.

The Argonaut is pregnant!

2009-10-03T18:54:00.001-04:00

I guest blogged earlier at Sister Disco when there were 3 strollers and now my phone is charged and there are 7! Crazy hipsters with childrens! I'm very happy for them, but jealous I didn't have cool places to roll up with my baby girl and the stroller. Did I mention that she's now dating a JUNIOR? I am old.

FL Ave Grill Anniversary!

2009-10-03T13:11:00.002-04:00

Finished the AIDSwalk Washington 5K in slow time, had brunch at Old Ebbit Grill, and now watching the FL Ave. Grill Anniversary party speaches with Vergie B. Hoping others come out and play soon!

Chasing my fleeting youth

2009-09-29T21:18:00.002-04:00

Since Real World DC is taping and frequently in my hood, I thought by now there would be a random encounter. That hasn't happened. I've missed them by minutes on multiple occasions when our paths have crossed.

Tonight, I convinced Kitsy to come help me chase them down H Street where one of them is hosting a benefit at the Rock & Roll hotel. There is no worry that we'll be on the show since I'm a) far too old to engage in conversation and b) nobody has asked us to sign a waiver. Regardless; good times! I am holding on to my fleeting youth for another day.

Just Right!

2009-09-26T18:34:00.001-04:00

Some people might think it is cold, but I think the temperature is
just about right.

P-Rat is a finalist

2009-09-24T21:45:00.000-04:00

...for best gay bar (WTF)

Application: Take 2

2009-09-24T08:23:00.002-04:00

I'm early, but waiting for the Marriage Bureau to open! Long story...this is the second attempt. Stay tuned!

Note to self: large key rings can sometimes look like weapons and cause unnecessary searches when entering public buildings.

USIKYET?

2009-09-24T04:05:00.002-04:00

This is what happens when you get your doctor husband's car in the divorce but the paperwork hasn't gone through for the title. My friend is stuck rolling with this license plate. What's worse? I believe his new plate is RUSICK2 or something like that!

I knew it!

2009-09-22T00:45:00.001-04:00

So...I had no idea that Rita Jean was doing travelling shows. We all
believed in the lockdown but in reality she's been on tour and I
caught one if her hosting posters in Dayton! She Rhoda Horse!

Love = Love = Love

2009-09-21T23:15:00.000-04:00

Love it!

Old friends - good times!

2009-09-21T21:46:00.001-04:00

Having a fun in Dayton with a friend from many moons ago! Good times!!!!

Scooter Scooter everywhere

2009-09-19T10:51:00.000-04:00

They are lined up all around N Market!

No he didn't

2009-09-18T23:33:00.001-04:00

White dude with an MJ tribute performance of Thriller. Yes he came out
if that coffin on stage.

Q Bar!

2009-09-18T23:25:00.000-04:00

My friend, Sable Coate is tonight's MC!

Can I write a ticket?

2009-09-18T16:10:00.001-04:00

Not sure if I could do a citizens arrest so I posted this to YouTube in hopes that someone who matters will see it and take action. Glad my kid wasn't on this bus racing down a curvy back road so fast (>70 MPH I presume) that I could barely keep up...

http://www.youtube.com/jasondistrict

My $2 girlfriend

2009-09-18T02:00:00.001-04:00

Yes, you too can have a lover in Akron for $2.

Two Birds?

2009-09-17T23:33:00.001-04:00

I'm not exactly sure what this is, but I saw a flyer in the bar for it
and had to inquire...sweet tea? Weed? - I guess Akronites have a
specific palate.

Rock Star

2009-09-13T01:04:00.001-04:00

Baby, I'll make love to you...

Hiding the evidence...

2009-09-12T19:23:00.000-04:00

Wouldn't you know there is a pharmacy convention at our hotel...rj in
heaven.

H St

2009-09-11T23:21:00.000-04:00

How does one end up on H St?

Super Secret Celebration

2009-09-11T22:46:00.000-04:00

Shhhh.....

It's late

2009-09-06T15:03:00.001-04:00

Or we thought it was. Apparently it us early but we are getting ready
fir bed. Love Fridays. Can u say mess?

Dinner at the river!

2009-09-05T15:02:00.001-04:00

For those of you who think Glamping is all glitz and glitter...check
out our dinner getting ready to go into the fire for several hours.
Yeah...we didn't realize the pig leg would still have the tail either...

More Publicity for Fojol Bros.

2009-09-04T06:26:00.003-04:00

They are getting more publicity! See my Merlindian experience from last weekend or follow them on Twitter to see when they'll be in your hood.

Too Much - The Duggers do Dukem!

2009-09-01T21:33:00.002-04:00

I came across a preview for this yesterday and couldn't help myself. While I don't ordinarily watch this train wreck, it was a must see since it was filmed across the street. They were most uncomfortable. I don't think they realized the Ethiopians wouldn't be white and the dancing and music just about sent them to Hell I'm sure.

Fojol bros. of Merlindia

2009-08-29T13:54:00.000-04:00

I finally caught up with them! The food is delicious!

Surprised?

2009-08-29T00:44:00.001-04:00

So Chimney Fall Mike's Bob Marley flip flops from Jamaica finally died (pushing Bernadette) but is anyone surprised that he replaced them with Reefs with a built in bottle opener? Like a boyscout...always prepared.

There's an app for that...

2009-08-28T18:33:00.003-04:00

EMBED-iPhone Commercial for Ex-Boyfriends - Watch more free videos

I totally love this...

Indian Festival, Santa Fe

2009-08-22T20:27:00.002-04:00

Gladys stopped some random strangers and asked them if he could take a picture of his 'tourist' friends and their native outfits. Fun Times!

The night life

2009-08-22T01:14:00.000-04:00

It is fairly awesome weather in the evening time. Hot as balls during
the day! Having a great time! It was a good idea to come to
Albuquerque in the heat of August!

Work or Play?

2009-08-21T14:25:00.000-04:00

This pic was taken in the first leg of our trip to NM. She acts like
she's reading Money Magazine, but really Olive and Cynthia were mostly
enjoying their Chardonnay Breakfast...who drinks wine at 10 AM?

They like us!

2009-08-21T13:37:00.000-04:00

You know it was a good flight when your flight attendants write you a
person thank you!

Oops

2009-08-21T01:30:00.001-04:00

When u gotta sleep in your Neon on U St u shouldntve come here in the
first place...

New Mural on U

2009-08-20T20:10:00.002-04:00

The alley by Jumbo Slice is getting a new mural and we are officially
priming for our 4 day mini vacation. New Mexico in the AM!

Bourgeoisie

2009-08-19T13:55:00.002-04:00

Bougie is as bougie does. Against our better judgement we went to a private roof top pool party and got our drink on with the beautiful people. This might have contributed to my very short work day. I went in a little late and there was a power outage so thankfully they sent us home. The gods were watching over me today as 2 hours was really all the time I could handle with no air to circulate and cool down the booze sweating out my pores.

The roof pool is really beautiful at the Donovan House, the view is to die for, the DJ superb, and there were lots of hottie boys!

Over It

2009-08-19T01:58:00.003-04:00

I am tired of having to block stupid fake boob chicks from being my followers on twitter so I've removed the widget and locked down my profile. If you come here (all 1 of you) to see my twitter updates you will now have to follow me officially.

Happy Homo wnership!

2009-08-16T17:17:00.001-04:00

Tisha's party rocks! Check FB for all the documentarianism

Farm Work

2009-08-15T14:46:00.000-04:00

It was like riding a bike. I have to admit, it was kind of fun to
rake hay! I wonder what chores Dad has in mind for me next?

Drag Race!

2009-08-14T00:51:00.000-04:00

Guess who I got to see in the land of Cleve! Akasha!

Cleveland!

2009-08-13T23:38:00.001-04:00

I should be home in bed but am stuck at Union Station watching this...

Hanging out with people from DC, Ontario, Cleveland, and Phoenix. Who
knew other people traveled to this part of the world.

Freedom Games Rally

2009-08-10T19:06:00.001-04:00

Mayor Fenty socializing with the crowd at the Gay Games Rally!

DC Cheese Steak?

2009-08-09T12:07:00.002-04:00

Apparently the old 14U Coffee Shop is reoppening and according to the
sign, they will be selling the world's best Philly Cheese Steak! Yum!

Look who I found!

2009-08-09T00:45:00.000-04:00

U Street has all kinds of madness tonight and I found T and her Daddy
checking out the scene! Fun times! Now back to the center of the earth
with my peeps.

Congrats!

2009-08-08T01:55:00.000-04:00

You've successfully completed 29 years. You might still be in your
20's but your working on the 30th year. MWAH. Great party friend!

Happy 21st

2009-08-08T01:50:00.000-04:00

This dude walks into the P-rat and I hear his friends say, "dude, it
is your 21st, your first legal bar, why the fuck did you wanna come to
this place? It smells of cow piss. Let's go." then some random Russian
bar patron bought him a long island, everyone cheered, and they drank
with the r(b)est of us. Funny how the smell goes away when the booze
is free. Happy freaking birthday random man. Tasty T checked his ID.

Wanna Trade Places?

2009-08-07T08:19:00.001-04:00

I'm thrilled that it is Friday but not happy to be sitting in this
chair waiting for my mouth to go numb so Dr. W can repair this filling
gone bad. Anyone wanna trade places? Preferably would trade for a
beach or at least water view.

My Hero

2009-08-04T21:39:00.000-04:00

Careful

2009-08-02T12:23:00.001-04:00

Careful Shirley Partridge - we gotta sing for breakfast at the Polish
Hall?