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Forty years ago today, on May 24, 1976, the first installment of "Tales of the City" was published in the San Francisco Chronicle. As a child, I read these books and thought that my life could be different. I dreamed of San Francisco and I dreamed of having people know me and know I was gay. These books and the author had a major influence on my life.

Horrendous! http://sdgln.com/news/2016/05/22/breaking-san-diego-gay-mens-chorus-booed-stage-not-allowed-sing-padres-game

I feel we should all be grateful we can remember that far back.....

Likewise re has it been that long? I walked in the Stonewall 25 parade / processional and saw Maupin in it too. Realizing that Stonewall 25 was itself nearly a quarter of a century ago is a bit boggling. Time is the implacable enemy!

LOL Has it really been that long? Armistead Maupin autographed his first five to me at a signing many decades ago in Chicago.

I feel sorry for the Chorus who had to endure such ignorant and neanderthal behaviour. The Padres fans have embarrassed themselves and should be hanging their heads. In Spirit and Strength!

Dilma is out for up to six months. Here crooked Veep Michel Temer has appointed a new cabinet with 8 less ministers to save money, Something Dilma wanted to do over a year ago and couldn't get passed by the obstructionist House of Delegates. The new cabinet is all-male and all-white, no one brown or black. By the way, Temer is not permitted to even run for election in 2018 or 2022 because of past political shenanigans. Whether or not Dilma didn't want to see what was going on at Petrobras while she was chairman, we now have a verified crook as president. Every time I see a mosquito or get any type of bite or irritation, I'm scared shitless that it is either Zika or Chikungunya. I know more and more people that have been getting infected with one or the other. Remember to spray yourself with off on your arms and legs. They say that the mosquito that carries the viruses isn't active at night. I don't believe the reports. If you don't have screens, turn on the air conditioning and leave the windows closed. All of the airlines here are facing contractions in their businesses. I've found that GOL is doing the worst, facing bankruptcy and hoping for another cash injection from Delta. Check for fair sales. LatAM, Azul and Avianca as well have had great fares depending on the day and destination. Inflation is rising. Business is contracting. Not a good combo. And the Minister of Finance is predicted to lower the interest rate to try to promote some business growth. Personally, my fixed line phone bill has gone up nearly 20 percent this year and my satellite TV went up 12 percent this month. The French rolls have gone up 15 percent in price here and the bakery is producing a smaller roll as well. Starbucks hasn't yet raised prices for coffee, Frappes or baked goods, but then the average Carioca isn't spending 20 to 30 reais daily like I do. LOL AND MOST IMPORTANT - THE BOYS ARE STILL DOING THE DEED FOR 80 REAIS and 20 MORE TO COME. Meio Mundo has raised their entry to 57Reais Mondays and Fridays, 50 Reais on the other nights.