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Have you seen the pontiff in any of the Rio haunts that we all frequent? I am sure the "gay mafia" of the Vatican has given him advice on what "special" places to visit on his trip. I would not be surprised if you saw him sneaking into a room at Meio Mundo or dancing at Le Boy.

Sir, here's the extra fluffy king-size towel you requested.

ok FAIRY !

This is not cheating, this is immature indiscretion IMO. It goes with the old addage: you can look but you can't touch. Is it carried a little far? Yeah, but this is the internet age where indiscretion abounds whether in language or pictures. Does he owe his wife an apology? Yes, and more, like dish and laundry duty until he grows up. Clearly he is not looking for a hook up, he's just a big time exhibitionist. Not a good hobby for politicians.

Why Gay Men Are Dumping Russian Vodka Alexander Abad-Santos In a gay man's life, there are few things more cherished than vodka. That's why its hugely problematic that Russia — the supposed birthplace of "the little water" — has passed one anti-gay bill after another, effectively making being gay or even telling a child that gay people exist a punishable offensive. And now, Russian vodka companies could pay the price. See the full article at: http://news.yahoo.com/why-gay-men-dumping-russian-vodka-184639931.html

Photo below are the backups for Papa Fran and the Disciples. Already dressed up in their tres gay, petite yarmulkes and matching, tied-in-front, Japanese-inspired obis The gound-skimming tails being oh so gay-chic. Photo taken in front of the Hotel Guanabara Palace right around the corner from Clube New Meio Mundo. I think they were preparing to do an audition number for Meimo Dos Brilhos and audition as her new bunch of Lolitos. But I would like to know if anyone told them that will need to dancing in only their matching hot pink thongs? So, traffic totally sucked yesterday. The metro was closed down. All traffic, buses, private cars and taxis were prohibited from using the new tunnel that runs to Ave. Princess Isabel. Had to transit via Figueredo & Siqueira. Papa Fran walked the stations on the beach in the wind and rain among the children of mostily South Amierca, although I did see a group of kids on Praca XV under the banner of Ireland. But mainly lots and lots of Chilean, Urugaian and Paraguian flags. I felt like doing a few stanzas of "We Are The World" and then like Lazarus, join hands and start swaying, then like a Pepsi commerical, have Michael Jackson arise from the Dead and molest more than a few of them.

I have only been tempted to try Cologne when in Germany. Otherwise things tend to be overpowering. Best regards, RA1

Today in Centro, right near the corner of Rua Graca Aranha and Rua Mexico, I met two really cute, younger padres-in-training. Garret from Chicago and David from LA. They were helping out at the Vivo Visitor's Center on the beach but yesterday they were working and no chance to see Frannie. Cuties and quite thin. They could convert me to Catholicisim. All they would need to do is overpower me with their fire and brimstone. And for Hito, a couple of pairs of come-fuck-me heels, certainly. Not sure how many are going to show up for the Sunday Mass given by Frannie, but they are going to need more Holy Wafers than exist in Vanuatu, Fiji and Bali combined. Transubtantiation times 1 million. I spied a bunch of cuties from Lithuania, blond, blue-eyed and built who are staying on the island. Does it constitute rape if you tell them that you are just taking them to a higher level in their connection with The Lord? Or something like that. He had beautiful runners legs with a soft coating of blond down. A high and tight butt crack and pert hard nipples poking through his t-shirt and a knowing padre/minder/wrangler who saw me oggling his jail bait and indicated that he knew what I was thinking as I eyed blondie and three others no quite as spectacular. It was like a Bel Ami festival in the flesh. Oh well, my schoolboy from Recreio makes a return visit for the night. I shouldn't be too unhappy.

Totally agree Lucky. I read and loved Gone with the Wind as a child and fell in love with Margret Mitchell. And, my favorite book of all time is Ulysses and many people hate it.

I wouldn't disagree but offer one caveat; let's be sure we and the others have something worth exhibiting. Best regards, RA1

On the one hand, one might hope that 10% or so of the population would not have a huge direct effect on a vodka manufacturer by withholding their patronage. That likely would indicate far too much drinking of vodka by that group. On the other hand, there is the principle. Taking a stand and being loud about it can have an out of proportion effect. There are many examples of minorities having an outsized result from their actions. Best regards, RA1

I thought those guys were gathering for a Weight Watchers Meeting!

For those who say this will have little effect, maybe, maybe not. It would be nice to see them change as a result of a boycott. However if it doesn't then it still matters to me to whom I lend my support and patronage. I'll be g--damned if I am going to tolerate a homophobic government by supporting their exports. In the end it is about me and my principles.

I was wondering how he was forced to resign, especially as noted above if he was tenured. Seems as though the board rescinded his tenure (I had no idea that was possible without due process) and threatened to take away unemployment benefits. There must be more to the story than what has been said so far but on the face of it I can only say that it seems it is totally absurd. I would have liked to have seen him say f#ck you all to the board, let them fire him and then hit them with a huge lawsuit. Ref: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Long-Island-Princesses-Teacher-Shirtless-Bellmore-Merrick-216786231.html Serie got a letter a week after the June 2 episode aired, telling him he had to report to the school district office. He was urged to resign, he says."They rescinded my tenure, took it away, and said if I do not give them a resignation letter in two days, that I would not receive unemployment benefits," said Serie, who has worked as a teacher for eight years. His lawyer, Joseph Lipada, said his client was "never given a coherent reason as to his termination." Serie said a producer friend approached him about the show. He did not take part in the drinking or fighting shown in the episode, and had no interest in taping another. He said he regrets going on the show and wants his job back. The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District said in a statement that Serie's resignation was accepted on July 9, but declined to discuss further details.

Agree. Further, the (numerous!) repetitions post-resignation show not just indiscretion but compulsion/addiction. This guy, at this point in his life, is the last thing the mayor's office needs.

Don't I know it! But I also know that most of it is crap. This is where the love it or leave it comes in. Yes, sometimes I'm tempted by candy in the check-out isle, etc... but I know exactly what they all taste like and it's just not that special. I'd rather have an amazing desert at a good restaurant (on cheat day) than that Kit Kat, because even with Dark Chocolate it just doesn't actually taste like much! Same for a good $10+ dollar burger (on wheat bun, no mayo) *with friends* instead of wolfing down crappy fast food during the week. It helps that I have friends who are also trying to eat healthy, so we can do a pretty carb-free BBQ or hit Zankou Chicken (LA area Mediterranean/Armenian chain) after a hike. At home I only have healthy stuff and I'm by no means a chef, but I can saute spinach pretty damn well and have recently discovered how to make a damn fine omelet with some stir-fry vegetables (big bag from Costco freezer section) topped with salsa (again, start to eat healthy and you'll crave healthy). And I try to avoid eating at night at home, instead I try to have a protein shake (Costco has good pre-made ones with 30g protein each)... otherwise once I start at night I tend to eat ALL THE THINGS, and even though it's healthy you *can* eat too much, especially fruit, popcorn and "healthy fats" (nuts, avocado...). Tim Ferris has some good guidelines and ways to think about things, but any diet that says you can eat an unlimited amount of *anything* is mistaken... especially when you have the stomach capacity of a ~400lbs man. One other trick I've picked up which seems to help is short term fasting after overindulging or a cheat day. Hitting 12 hours is easy (stop eating at 9PM, don't eat again 'till 9AM) and adding a couple extra hours (waiting 'till lunch) to get up to 16 or so seems to have real benefit and really isn't hard when I've stuffed myself the previous day. And thanks!

almost surreal, it's so ridiculous....

Yeah, in his Drawer.......

Dan Savage is a good guy, and you can't argue with the gesture. (Especially given what RA1 notes. ) But as for impact, it reminds me of an old Beetle Bailey cartoon... Gen. Halftrack: "Have we had an answer from the Pentagon yet?" Old secretary: "Still nothing, sir." Gen. Halftrack: "All right, I've had it with them. Begin Plan X immediately." Young secretary: "What's Plan X?" Old secretary (rolls eyes): "He's crossing them off the Christmas card list."

Sounds like a plan. I'm all in.

I can admire a man who loses this kind of weight and keeps it off more than I can admire just about anyone else who sets a goal. Society keeps throing junk food at us, and our peers are all buying it, so it is hard to resist. Congratulations!

Also not a joke.

Murder One was high television. The real murder was the network deep-sixing the show.