This is my blog. There are many like it but this one is mine. Without me, my blog is incomplete. Without my blog I am incomplete... I hope you enjoy your time here.
Can We Bring Back The Fairness Doctrine?
This blog explores the Fairness Doctrine's historical context and asks whether its revival could serve as the antidote to today's politically polarized news landscape.
LGBTQ+, a Choice or Mental Disorder?
This post explores the scientific evidence and personal experiences that supports the idea that being gay is neither a mental disorder nor a choice. Join me as I challenge these and other harmful beliefs and promote acceptance of diverse sexual orientations.
If You Don't Groom Your Pubes We Probably Wouldn't Be Friends
I know this sounds crazy and I'll probably look back at this post and wonder WTF was I thinking when I wrote this, but for now I think it's fair game so I will continue.
Do Aliens Really Exist?
I recently overheard a family at a table next to me having a discussion about the nonexistence of aliens or extraterrestrial life. As with many things in life I have an opinion and sometimes it's OK to share it with others but most times it is not. This was definitely one of those times where it was best for me to keep my mouth shut.
Persecution Fetish? I think So.
Recently I was scrolling through Reddit and came across a meme that was posted on a Facebook page. I've seen many messages like this one and I thought it was time to respond to each of these comments.
Contemplating Midlife
Many years ago I read a blog post titled "The Tail End" by Tim Urban. I think about that post often and wanted to share some of what I took away from that post here. The author provides a thought provoking view of a life measured in activities or events instead of time.
In A World Obsessed With Being Social, This Is The Most Antisocial Thing I've Ever Seen
If Silent Disco is your thing then God bless you. You go dance til you drop. I personally think its a great way to remain celibate and look ridiculous while doing it but hey, that’s just one guy’s opinion.
Blanks, Hearts, Faces & STDs
It's easy to believe all Republicans are idiots, bigots, zealots or greedy rich people. It's clean, it's simple, and quite frankly it makes the problem appear a lot easier to solve than it actually is. The truth is most are smart. They know what they want, and they view the authoritarian style of the new GOP regime as a way to get it.
I’ve always Known…
When I first got my hands on a gay porn magazine, that was a game changer for me. I could no longer deny that I was sexually attracted to guys and as a result, I was convinced that God hated me & that I desperately needed forgiveness for my sins. I spiraled. going back and forth between feelings of excitement, guilt, desire, fear, disgust and yes, arousal. I was a fucking mess of emotions.
Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow
Routines. Patterns. Traditions. The mindset that justifies doing a particular “thing” because that's the way we’ve always done it…. Sometimes these ideas can be a good thing and sometimes…usually, they can be limitations.
How I Eat Now: 5 Things I've Started Doing To Be a Little Healthier
As I've mentioned in the past, I am a naturally fat man that has to do unnatural things to try to keep that unfortunate situation from getting out of control. When trying to drop weight and stay fit, I've learned (the hard way) that what I eat is just as important if not more important than the workouts.
You’ve been warned....
The following is a somber warning from Pastor John Pavlovitzr about the intentions of Evangelical "conservative" Christians in American politics.
He Saw What I refused to See
I remember one time in my early 20s, I was in Central Park and I saw a guy that obviously took very good care of himself physically. This wasn’t unusual at all. There were guys like that everywhere you looked in NYC, but in this case, for whatever reason, I took the opportunity to stop, acknowledge and admire his commitment to his diet and workout routine.
Yes Guys, Pedicures Are For Us Too
Pedicures are for people with feet, and yes guys, that includes us.
Your Loved Ones Ashes In A Glass Dildo
I’m a pretty open minded kind of guy but this right here is a bit much even for me…
Cannabis Tincture: My Personal Favorite
I learned about cannabis tinctures a few years ago during a failed attempt to make my own THC infused vape liquid. I’ve been a big fan ever since. The nice part about tincture is that it’s a very efficient use of your flower, it’s highly effective and very discreet.
How We Avoid Money Arguments In Our Marriage
Over the years I’ve received a number of questions from friends and family that know us very well, asking how Mrs. Maxx and I manage our personal finances to avoid fights and money related arguments. Here’s a look into how we do it.
The Simple But Effective Slosh Pipe
A slosh pipe is a 4 inch diameter PVC pipe (mine is 10 feet long) that’s capped at both ends and filled about 2/3’s full with water. As you can imagine trying to control ~40 pounds of water “sloshing” around inside this pipe is very, very difficult.
Promoting an Agenda?
I recently overheard a conversation, it went something like this “…and they want to promote that LGBT crap in schools”. That got my attention. Mrs. Maxx heard it too, and before I could even open my mouth to speak, she immediately told me to mind my own business.
Bisexual vs. Pansexual
In my experience, when discussing human sexuality, many people tend to get wrapped around the axle with regards to the complexity and seemingly infinite variety of preferences and attractions that humans are capable of..