Giffords @ Houston's Medical Center

I just learned a short while ago that Congress- woman Gabrielle Giffords was brought in to Houston to undergo rehabilitation. She will be at Memorial Hermann, one of the nation's best hospitals.  I think it's amazing that she is doing so well after the horrible tragedy in Tuscon, Arizona three weeks ago. I read on CNN that she was having excellent movement on the left side of her body, but that her right


side was weak and parylitic in nature.

We send prayers to her and family as she recovers in our hometown and our state.

Read the article here: CNN

Spartacus: Gods of the Arena - Premiere's Tonight!

I'm so freaking excited for tonight's premiere of Spartacus: Gods of the Arena.  Ryan and I watched Spartacus: Blood and Sand over the summer and simply loved it.  Season One's finale was phenomenal and with the departure of Andy Whitfield as Spartacus I didn't think Season Two would ever come into existence.  But news today in my Entertainment Weekly magazine (pg 30), the character has been cast.  Liam McIntyre (The Pacific), which ironically enough, looks like Whitfield, will be reprising the role of Spartacus in season 2.

Supposedly Whitfield will appear in two episodes briefly in the prequel series which will depict the rise of the gladiator school or "ludus" known as the House of Batiatus (John Hannah).  Lucy Lawless, along with other main characters from the show, also returns as Lucretia, Batiatus' wife.

Check out the awesome trailer below:

OMG Hilarious!

Glee's Blaine & Kurt on The Cover of a Magazine

So I went to check our mailbox this afternoon, and Lord and  behold I received the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly.  And who's on the cover? Blaine and Kurt.

The article was actually quite entertaining, they talk about how the producers and networks ended their years of silence and how just a glimpse of inspiration can go a long way.
I remember growing up watching shows like My So Called Life, One Life To Live, Dawson's Creek, Ellen, Will and Grace and Degrassi Jr. High, where the characters roles were hardly noticeable.  

Don't get me wrong, the episodes were great, but you usually saw just that one episode with that one gay character for just a second. The thought of a boy kissing another boy on national television, was minimal at best.  The article states it correctly when talking about My So Called Life, "he (Rickie) didn't even utter the word 'gay' on screen until the season finale.

I remember watching Ryan Phillippe on One Life to Live before he became the star he is now.  He was just a scrawny little kid then, nothing like the muscular god before us today. :-)  But I do remember his character coming out on the soap; he was trying to convince his friends and family that a pastor wasn't molesting him.  Of course, shortly after that he leaves town and you never hear from him again.

I look at today's shows and feel inspired by the storyline and plots to each season.  Who would have imagined that Kurt would be opening an episode of Glee with a cover of Beyonce's 'Single Ladies,' or he singing a duet with Blaine in the final episode before the winter break; which by the way, the article also states, "Baby, It's Cold Outside," became the most downloaded track off the Glee Christmas Album.

Now you have shows like Shameless, MTV's Skins, and Pretty Little Liars telling people that you're no longer alone, that you have no reason to be afraid, to hurt yourself or be a bully to others.

I leave you with this quote from Chris Colfer:

"They're kind of like Joanie and Chachi of our generation," says Colfer. "When we made the announcement that Kurt was getting a boyfriend, people went bats---."

Post Secret Fridays - Issue 044

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard.

Summer Blockbuster Coming Soon!

 

So here it comes... A new trilogy on the horizon...

January Jones (Mad Men) as Emma Frost / WhiteQueen

Nicholas Hoult (Skins) as Hank McCoy / Beast

James McAvoy (Wanted) as Professor Charles Xavier: Leader and Founder of the X-men

Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds) as Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto: Leader and Founder of the Brotherhood of Mutants

Jennifer Lawrence (The Bill Engvall Show) as Raven Darkholme/Mystique

Lucas Till (Hannah Montana) Alex Summers / Havok: Cyclops' brother

Jason Flemyng (Clash of the Titans) as Azazel: Nightcrawler's father

Synopsis from IMDB: Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were archenemies, they were closest of friends, working together, with other Mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known. In the process, a rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto’s Brotherhood and Professor X’s X-MEN

06-03-2011

P!nk: F**kin' Perfect

If you have not seen Pink's new video, F**kin' Perfect, then you're missing out on a truly awesome musical performance.  This bitch reigns supreme!  I believe that I speak for most of the gay community when I say that growing up we felt imperfect in so many ways; we felt like we didn't belong.  Ryan and I shed tears watching this video.

I recommend you watch it with an open mind and take every word to heart, this video will impact you in ways you have never felt.  I can honestly say, this song deserves to be number one.  Thank you Pink, you're simply amazing!

And for those who are still not sure about themselves, remember, you are perfect in someone's eyes.  There are people out there who love you.

OMG Hilarious!

 

Hospital Visitation Rules for Gays Have Changed!

While there are times I disagree with our President, I thank God everyday that we elected him as our country's leader. He's been able to help us gays more than any President ever has.

On Tuesday, President Obama's new hospital visitation rules went into effect. What this means for us: Ryan can visit me in any hospital that participates in Medicare or Medicaid, which is almost all of them. The regulations require these hospitals to allow same-sex couples the same rights as straight ones.

Last year, President Obama announced the regulations in response to the tragic story of Janice Langbehn and Lisa Pond of Florida. The couple was kept apart while Lisa died at a Miami hospital.

You can read more about it here: The Advocate

Look out Britney Spears, Johnny Weir is Here!

Yes, you heard right.  Better yet, you read right.

Johnny is number one in Japan with his hit "Dirty Love."  It's true! He hit the top spot on the Japanese Amazon sales chart  shortly after its worldwide release last week.  The queen of olympic skating has been keeping busy.   He is currently filming his reality show Be Good Johnny Weir, and he is on a book-signing tour for his memoir, Welcome To My World.  So Britney, you best be on the lookout, you may be a princess, but Johnny's The Queen!

Listen to Dirty Love here:

Happy 65th Birthday Dolly!

Happy Birthday Dolly and may you have many healthy years ahead of you! 

Thank you for supporting us gays through the decades and we thank you for your love and music.

I will always love you!

Has Hell Frozen Over Yet?

Alabama GOP Governor Robert Bentley: If We Don't Have the Same Daddy, We're Not Brothers and Sisters

The new Republican Governor of Alabama, Robert Bentley, proclaimed yesterday that if you don't convert and become a Christian, then you're not part of his family.
                                                                                                                          

Bentley made the remarks during a speech at Dexter Street King Memorial Baptist Church, the Montgomery church once led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., saying that non-Christians were “not my brother” and he hoped they would convert to Christianity.

During the speech at the church in recognition of the King holiday Monday, Bentley told a packed audience that he is color blind to race, and then talked about his religious beliefs.

“But if you have been adopted in God’s family like I have, and like you have, if you’re a Christian and if you’re saved, and the Holy Spirit lives within you just like the Holy Spirit lives within me, then you know what that makes? It makes you and me brothers. And it makes you and me brother and sister,” he said.

“Now I will have to say that, if we don’t have the same daddy, we’re not brothers and sisters. So anybody here today who has not accepted Jesus Christ as their savior, I’m telling you, you’re not my brother and you’re not my sister, and I want to be your brother.”

                                                                                                                            

I'm a Christian, so I guess I'm part of his family.  I wonder if it matters if I'm gay, or is there an exception to the rule?

The New York City No One Sees

I saw this video about 3 or 4 weeks ago and I was fascinated with the quality and imagination the artist projects in his work. Steve Duncan (undercity.org), who describes himself as a historian & photographer goes underneath the city of New York to show people a piece of America no one ever has the chance or will ever get the chance to see.  Due to laws and regulations no one is allowed underneath particular parts of the city.  Together with videographer Andrew Wonder, Steve creates a work of art. I highly recommend watching this video.

OMG Hilarious!

I Quote That - Apologizing

Can "Sarah Palin Battle Hymn" Reach No. 1 on the Billboard 100?

I am very proud to be an american despite stuff like this, because although I disagree with these two, I'm happy they have the right to speak their minds.

Unfortunately people like Sarah Palin are harming our country more than helping it by rallying their followers to hate and fight the other side rather than work out our differences for the better of the country.

Then again, what the hell am I thinking?  I just vomited my dinner out of my nose.  Just Kidding.

Mammoth to Make a Gigantic Return by 2015

So it's possible the Mighty Mammoth may roam the earth once again.  At least according to a team of scientists from Russia, Japan and the United States.  And they plan to do it by 2015!

The recipe calls for:

A mammoth carcass (preferably preserved in a Russian laboratory)
Egg cells of an African elephant

All you have to do is extract DNA from the mammoth carcass and insert it into the egg cells of an African elephant.  And presto! You have your very first Wooly Mammoth since 15,000,000,000,000 (gazillion) years ago.

Read the full story here: CNN

New Microwave Installed!

Ryan and I had been living without a microwave since the end of November and it was driving us nuts!!!  To make matters worse, we had paid our monthly home warranty payment of $45.00 and then had to pay a $55.00 service fee for the repair man to come out and fix our microwave.  Then he ends up telling us a part needed to be ordered.  Here it was, January and we still hadn't received a reply, and we called them on December 3, 2010 mind you. 

In either case, I called and bitched them out last week and they gave me a cash out of $182.00 for the cost of the repair and we went and bought a new microwave at SEARS.  Considering that it was a holiday yesterday, we didn't expect to have it installed until later this week, but a gentleman from SEARS came over and installed it.

I swear, I will never go a month without a microwave ever again!  But don't you like our new over the range microwave?  :-)

OMG Hilarious!

Always My Son

I posted this video on Facebook last year, and if you haven't had the chance to see it, you should.  Especially if you're a gay child coming out to your family, a gay parent learning about your child, a teacher, a counselor, a pastor, the list goes on.  This video will bring you to tears as it did for Ryan and myself, as we saw ourselves in this boy growing up in our households.  Always remember there is someone in the world who loves you! Don't use suicide as your last resort.

"Growing up gay was never easy. I knew from an early age how different I was. Other boys my age wanted to play with Ninja Turtles or Power Rangers. But I loved the Little Mermaid and Barbie dolls. These differences didn’t escape the notice of my parents. They responded in different ways, but I always knew they loved me, even though I knew my father didn’t always like who I was." -  EJ (the son)

"I thought to myself inside that everything I've ever been taught that it's an abomination and yes, he's going to hell, but I also quicky thought.... my son, he's a beautiful kid, he's compassionate, he's warm, he cares for people, he's respectful, he's kind. How? If we have such a loving God, How could God condemn my son to hell?" - EJ's Dad

Excerpts from President Obama's Eulogy to Tuscon, Arizona Shooting Victims

I had posted this typography I made last week on Facebook after the eulogy given by President Obama for the Tuscon shooting victims and their families.  I felt compelled to post it on my daily blog as part of my collection of memories. Click on image for a more legible view.

Because we all need larger sizes...

Starbucks has decided to add a new cup size to their menu, just in type for everyone to complete their New Year's Resolutions!  The 916 ml Trenta.

Anne Hathaway Picked to Play Kurt's Gay Aunt on Glee!

It's been finalized!  Anne Hathaway will be playing Kurt's gay aunt on Glee!

"Glee" creator Ryan Murphy tells People at the awards show, "We just finalized a deal with Anne Hathaway tonight to come onto the show. She's already created her role. She wants to play the lesbian aunt of Chris Colfer. Because everyone needs a lesbian aunt."

You can read all about it on Advocate.com

Movies to Watch: Hachi - A Dog's Tale

WOW!!! Ryan was reading our Entertainment Weekly Magazine and suggested this movie, saying it was a sad movie about a dog...so of course I was hesitant being that I love dogs.

Truth be told though, this movie was so touching, heartwarming and moving; it made me realize all over again how powerful the love and devotion between ourselves and our pets can be. If you've ever had a dog, wanted a dog or just like dogs in general, this is a must watch. 

A feeling of sadness engulfed me after watching it. I am at a loss for words to describe this movie as no other movie has ever touched me so deeply. I was pretty much crying and sobbing the entire second half of the film and by the time it was over, it brought me down to my knees.

Without giving the story away...the premise behind the movie is about the loyalty that exists between a man and his dog even beyond life in the physical world. It's proof that love never dies and that animals...dogs in particular...have the uncanny ability to just feel and love without boundaries, logic or reason. They just do and once they're loyal to you, they'll love you forever.

Interestingly enough, this movie was based on a true story...which makes it even more amazing. Richard Gere was wonderful in his role and Jason Alexander played a great supporting role and the dog deserves an Oscar. Who knew dogs could act so convincingly? You can actually see the thoughts and emotions in the dog's expressions, and what a gorgeous dog it was. I had never given much thought to Akitas before, but I'm deeply impressed! It'll make you want to jump through the screen and give him a hug.

I had a chihuahua named Princess and the movie brought back memories of how sad and depressed I felt, even months after she passed away. I experienced such undying, unconditional love and loyalty from my Princess, and it made this movie extra special for me. If there was ever a movie that I will remember for the rest of my life, this has to be it. This is a must see for any person with a heart and soul. I know I am a better person today after watching this and I am confident it might also have the same effect on some of you. Thanks for reading and do take care whoever you are. Love your dogs and always remember that he/she will always be there for you even in your darkest, loneliest hours.

Check out the trailer here:

OMG Hilarious!

Season 4 of True Blood Teases

Ugh, if anything pisses me off more, it's the teasers of television series or movies.  I can't wait for what is brewing in Season 4 of True Blood.  Watch the trailer.  Are Witches brewing something?  My guess is yes...

Being Human Premieres Tonight on SyFy

3 weeks ago I mentioned on Facebook that a new Showtime series, "Shameless" would be premiering in the U.S. with great reviews; the remake from the British series was quite spectacular, Ryan and I will be watching it.  Too bad I can't say the same for MTV's remake of SKINS; how can you produce a show without it's principal gay character, Maxxie?

In either case, another great British show goes American.  I saw the promo for SyFy's remake of "Being Human" and it's peaked my interest a bit.  I guess it helps that all the characters are beautiful and sexy.  Sex sells, what can you say?

If you're a curious about how a vampire, wolf, and ghost live together, I highly recommend taking a peak for yourself.

X-men Family Tree

I'll be honest, I don't know much about the X-men story, but my partner, Ryan does.  So I posted this for him, because I thought he might like it.  If you're confused, Google or read the comics.  That's what I'll need to do or I could just ask "my love." :-)

Click on the image if you wish to see it more clearly.

Quoted - Martin Luther King

Chris Colfer from Glee, and the movie, The Social Network, win big at Golden Globes

I read it was a pretty interesting Golden Globes Awards show last night.  Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to view all these actors and actresses parading around the stage last night; I had other matters to attend to.  In either case, I was glad to hear The Social Network won the Best Picture Drama, I thought it was a really great movie, but I also thought The Black Swan was amazing as well.  Natalie Portman did win for Best Actress in the respective category.  But the greatest news of the night, two openly gay actors from the show, Glee, won best supporting actress and best supporting actor for their portrayal of Kurt and Sue Sylvester in series or mini-series made for television.

Check out the rest of the winners in the list below:

Best motion picture, drama
"The Social Network"
Best performance by an actor in a motion picture, drama
Colin Firth, "The King's Speech"
Best performance by an actress in a motion picture, drama
Natalie Portman, "Black Swan"
Best motion picture, comedy or musical
"The Kids Are All Right"
Best performance by an actor in a motion picture, comedy or musical
Paul Giamatti, "Barney's Version"
Best performance by an actress in a motion picture, comedy or musical
Annette Bening, "The Kids Are All Right"
Best performance by an actor in a supporting role, motion picture
Christian Bale, "The Fighter"
Best performance by an actress in a supporting role, motion picture
Melissa Leo, "The Fighter"
Best animated feature film
"Toy Story 3"
Best foreign language film
"In a Better World"
Best director
David Fincher, "The Social Network"
Best screenplay
Aaron Sorkin, "The Social Network"
Best original score
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross – "The Social Network"
Best original song
"You Haven't Seen The Last Of Me" – Burlesque, with music & lyrics by Diane Warren
Best television series, drama
"Boardwalk Empire"
Best performance by an actor in a television series, drama
Steve Buscemi, "Boardwalk Empire"
Best performance by an actress in a television series, drama
Katey Sagal, "Sons of Anarchy"
Best television series, comedy or musical
"Glee"
Best performance by an actor in a television series, comedy or musical
Jim Parsons, "Big Bang Theory"
Best performance by an actress in a television series, comedy or musical
Laura Linney, "The Big C"
Best miniseries or made for television motion picture
"Carlos"
Best actor in a miniseries or made for television motion picture
Al Pacino, "You Don't Know Jack"
Best actress in a miniseries or made for television motion picture
Claire Danes, "Temple Grandin"
Best actress in a supporting role in a series, miniseries or made for television motion picture
Jane Lynch, "Glee"
Best actor in a supporting role in a series, miniseries or made for television motion picture
Chris Colfer, "Glee"

OMG Hilarious!

Definitely a Wonder Woman

This definitely takes a lot of talent.  I'm actually quite impressed with Miss Arkansas's 2011 performance in the Miss America Pageant.  Not only did she yodle her way through "I wanna be a cowboy sweetheart," but she did it with two dummies (one on each side).   Miss Alyse Eady ended up winning first runner-up during last night's performance.

I Quote That - Nothing To Lose

The Cover Boys of Coitus Magazine

Okay River Viiperi and Francisco Lachowski I've mentioned before. Arthur Sales and Sebastian Sauve I have not. 

Help me Jesus!  

Thank you Coitus Magazine, you have made my night.

Bloggin' vs. Facebookin'

 
It feels like so long ago when I ended Peter's Daily Blog on MySpace, that I didn't realize how much I actually missed it.

We go on with our daily lives Facebooking, not realizing that our life is being shared daily with our friends and family. There are times we wish to reflect on the past, the good times especially, and before you know it, it's gone. We share things with people we don't know in the physical sense, yet they are there to listen. We share things with the people we love, yet they seem to forget.

Countless times I have attempted to remember what I've posted on Facebook and what I've told the people I love or the great discussions we've had. And it's difficult to go back and reflect on all the good that's happened in our lives, or all the drama that's made us laugh. In order for me to go back I have to keep clicking that "older posts" link, without a date, without a tag, without no way of searching for that special moment I wanted to remember forever.''

Instead, I've decided to keep track of my most important memories and my most important laughs through a blog, in hope that I can go back and trace the good or the bad that's happened in my life. In addition, the joy of talking about, celebrities, politics, religion and world around us. I hope that you will follow me on this journey and enjoy it with me.

Feel free to comment on my Facebook and/or my blog as you've continued to do.

Ryan and his dad's brochure.

I was up till 2:30 AM in the morning placing the finishing touches on Ryan and his dad's company brochure.  I think it came out pretty darn good. I just need their stamp of approval. :-)

How To Seduce A Straight Boy in Ten Steps...Hot!!!

Okay.  The moment we have all been waiting for....

All you gay boys have been wanting to know how to seduce a straight boy?  And don't lie, because you either have, which I have.  Or you want to, which you can.
 

Well the answer is finally here; follow these ten easy steps and you will have your straight boy:

Oh, and by the way, it's Hot!!! 

The X Fracture

  Don't be telling me that my perspective changes things.

OMG Hilarious!

And the Drama Starts...

What happens when two queens arrive on the set of RuPaul's Drag Race wearing the same outfit? Saddle up and catch the shade in this exclusive first look at the third season premiere. This is just a sample, but the drama kicks into high gear on Logo beginning January 24. We can't wait, this show is hilarious! Love it!

Andrew as Spiderman!!!

Columbia just released this first peek of Andrew as Spider-Man, and as many reservations as I have about the movie (too soon to reboot? too ugly to play Peter?) I gotta say, I got a little spidey tingle looking at this. 

2008 Election - First Time Since 1952

Originally posted on June 1, 2007 on Peter's old MySpace Blog. Used as a reference in commemorating Blog 3000 on April 16, 2013

Just to let everyone know - 2008 will be a very important year in our lives.  This will be the first election without incumbents since 1952.

If you have no idea what that means; when a United States President leaves office, his Vice President is more often than not considered a leading candidate and likely nominee to succeed him.

2008 will mark the first time since 1952 in which there is neither and incumbent president nor an incumbent vice-president running in the presidential election.This will also be the most expensive election in American History.

In January 2007, Federal Election Commission Chairman Michael Toner stated that the 2008 U.S. presidential race will be "the most expensive election in American history". Toner estimated that the 2008 race will be a "$1 billion election", and that to be "taken seriously", a candidate will need to raise at least $100 million by the end of 2007.