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Tony’s latest lament: “I am getting tired of opinions, my own and others. I am ready for some absolutes. Some definitive, uncompromised assurance of anything. I would like to divide all of this grey. I want black. And white. Or … Continue reading →

A still life is often a beautiful life. Tony and I are on vacation this weekend. We’ve been watching The Sopranos. Subsequently, Tony is now considering pinstripes for his new stylish sleepwear. However, I don’t think that he’ll get much … Continue reading →

There is a certain glamour in the chores of the home. The sweeping of crumbs and washing of plates. Arranging and order. The preparation of life.

Dear Tony, Well, it’s been five months since we’ve been together, and I thought I would take a few minutes to let you know how special our blog is to me (and the rest of the world). Whether it be … Continue reading →

Roland Barthes offers up more ways to look at the lover’s situation. In his book on the subject, he defines some terms which help to analyze what goes on between two people. A couple of them seem particularly poignant to … Continue reading →

When it comes to writing songs, Paul Simon is a true poet. I sit here listening to my life play out in his lyrics. For example, this song considers both sides of an argument between lovers, but it could easily … Continue reading →

Soon after I finished The ring cycle, I realized that I was holding on to the past a bit too much. And when I allowed myself to consider the implication of the scene and not the scene itself, I had … Continue reading →

“Give yourself over to absolute pleasure,” Tony sings in the shower. I can hear him clearly even though the door is closed to the bathroom and I’m hiding in the bedroom, under the bed. Tony is loud and Tony is … Continue reading →

Well, sometimes I’m bombaloo.

Tony, usually confused and always inappropriate, just stumbled in the room. “Is that all that you are going to wear today?” A bit defensive, I replied, “What’s wrong with it?” “You gotta be flashy, baby. It’s the 5th of Cinco. … Continue reading →