Have you ever had a series of events happen where you just realized this was how something was meant to be? I have, and in part, this is what has me sitting at my keyboard coming out (again) as a mentor on “I Am A Mentor” day (which is celebrated during National Mentoring Month (which January… Continue reading
Category: Community
Moving Onward and Forward
As I hinted in my earlier post, my time with Youth First Texas is coming to a close. While there has been a great deal of joy being a member of this organization, the internal struggles with personalities, and egos has made my ability to remain on the board all that more difficult. Today I… Continue reading
When A Neighborhood Becomes Unfriendly
I’m going to start by stating my bias. I don’t have a lot of love for my current HOA board, especially some of the decisions that they make. Many of the decisions appear to me – at least – to be self serving (this is where my bias comes in). Take for example the latest… Continue reading
a birthday request …
June gives many of us all two reasons to celebrate. It’s GLBT Pride month and it’s my birthday (yes, another Gemini)! As you may know, I serve on the board of Youth First Texas. This year, I want to ask that if you were planning on celebrating my birthday with me that you take a… Continue reading
Inspired Reading
I’ve been thinking about making a post over the last few days, and each time I sit down to write something, I move onto something else. This morning, I read a post by danah boyd, and just wanted to post the link here. It is such a good read, and puts into words how I… Continue reading
Amex Members Project: Donors Choose
American Express is currently donating $1 for any AMEX card holder that signs up for the Members Project. Card members have been able to nominate a charity that will receive up to $5million to bring their idea to life. Currently, there are five finalists, and you can review each of these here. I’d like to… Continue reading
Light up the Sky
Thursday evening, Chris and I attended Quad C Theatre‘s recent production, Light up the Sky by Moss Hart. According to the Quad C site, the play is a delightful comedy that revolves around a group of New York theatre-folk who attend the opening of their new play in Boston. The lead actress, the backer, and… Continue reading
Life Walk 2006
On Sunday (10/1/2006), I participated with a group of friends and Frisco Prider’s in the AIDS Arms Life Walk 2006. Our group raised over $2,500 for this event – a fantastic effort! Here is a group shot before the walk began. Clicking on the image will open a larger version.
Life Walk 2006
On Sunday (10/1/2006), I participated with a group of friends and Frisco Prider’s in the AIDS Arms Life Walk 2006. Our group raised over $2,500 for this event – a fantastic effort! Here is a group shot before the walk began. From left: Nicole, Jonas, Nick, Chris, me, Daniel, & Ian (Dawson is in front)