The whole can of worms.

"And perhaps just as important as the stereotypes shattered is the stereotype left unrevised: that gay men are isolated, trapped and doomed."

While we know that lots of folks gay and straight have been blow away by the saga that is Brokeback Mountain we do not count ourselves among the adoring throng. After many attempts to explain ourselves we've found a professional writer who says it way better than we ever could.

The quote above is from novelist Adam Mars-Jones and appeared in the December 18th 2005 edition of London's
Observer newspaper. Click here to read his review of the film. Many thanks to Allen for bringing the review to our attention. Ok kids...have at it.

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Of Shopping and Singing Crabs

As we were walking in a huge Kyoto shopping arcade we fell victim to the intoxicating siren song of a giant plastic crab. In an atempt to lure customers many restaurants in Kyoto employ the talents of singing plastic food all of whom have childlike voices and big round eyes. I'll post more Japanese singing entrees as I find them.

Summer Down Under

While we're freezing here in NYC it's summer in Australia and the folks at Aussie Bum are turning up the heat even higher. So check out their website and think warm thoughts.

Stroke Stroke Stroke

During one of our many google searches we came across this picture of the 1950 Boston College varsity crew. Presented it here as a public service. Click the picture for a better look.

Angels and Others

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