Friday, July 27, 2007
Ptown Fairytale
So in just two weeks I will be headed off for vacation to Ptown, MA for Carnival week with some of my very dear friends from NYC. Below are some pictures of the house we stay in. These next two weeks are going to go by so slowly.
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Mr. Washington - Are You Fucking Kidding Me?
I have to say a few things about Mr. Isaiah Washington and his recent interview on Larry King. See an excerpt from the article below.
"I said several bad words," he recalled, quoting himself as telling Dempsey: "There's no way you're going to treat me like the B-word, the P-word or the F-word."
He said that the "F-word" was not meant as an anti-gay slur, but implied "somebody who is being weak." Washington also strongly denied he ever directed the word at gay costar T.R. Knight.
"I am not homophobic – in no way, shape or form," said Washington.
Faggot is a word used way too easily in our day in time. Excuse me Mr. Washington, but as a gay man...if in my workplace I heard someone call another person a faggot to imply they were weak...I would be absolutely be offended and consider that a homophobic (as that is the closest word to describe discrimination against GLBT) remark. It was rude, insensitive and highly inappropriate for the workplace and demands consequences. That kind of insensitivity creates an uncomfortable working environment and if he is the cause, then he deserved to be fired for his behavior, plain and simple. I will not even dignify his claims that he was fired because of his race. What a joke!
He also spoke about his friends that were "completely gay". Below is a funny IM conversation my friend Tonya and I were having about that.
[16:41] TonyaNS1975: I am curious about his "completely gay" friends... how is one "completely gay"
[16:41] TonyaNS1975: no cooter finger?
[16:41] TonyaNS1975: what is the criteria
[16:42] tdprestridge: yeah...i don't know how some are partly gay
[16:42] tdprestridge: i'd like to meet these completely gay people and see if I am one of them
[16:42] TonyaNS1975: yes - I hope I haven't gotten the shaft here and only have "sorta gay" friends
[16:42] TonyaNS1975: that will piss me off
[16:43] tdprestridge: for real....after all the time you have invested
[16:43] tdprestridge: what if you got defective gays out of the deal?
[16:43] TonyaNS1975: I will be SO PISSED
[16:43] tdprestridge: is there a test D and I can take?
[16:43] tdprestridge: i'm nervous now
[16:43] TonyaNS1975: We'll have to look into that - I am so confused
[16:44] tdprestridge: jerk
"I said several bad words," he recalled, quoting himself as telling Dempsey: "There's no way you're going to treat me like the B-word, the P-word or the F-word."
He said that the "F-word" was not meant as an anti-gay slur, but implied "somebody who is being weak." Washington also strongly denied he ever directed the word at gay costar T.R. Knight.
"I am not homophobic – in no way, shape or form," said Washington.
Faggot is a word used way too easily in our day in time. Excuse me Mr. Washington, but as a gay man...if in my workplace I heard someone call another person a faggot to imply they were weak...I would be absolutely be offended and consider that a homophobic (as that is the closest word to describe discrimination against GLBT) remark. It was rude, insensitive and highly inappropriate for the workplace and demands consequences. That kind of insensitivity creates an uncomfortable working environment and if he is the cause, then he deserved to be fired for his behavior, plain and simple. I will not even dignify his claims that he was fired because of his race. What a joke!
He also spoke about his friends that were "completely gay". Below is a funny IM conversation my friend Tonya and I were having about that.
[16:41] TonyaNS1975: I am curious about his "completely gay" friends... how is one "completely gay"
[16:41] TonyaNS1975: no cooter finger?
[16:41] TonyaNS1975: what is the criteria
[16:42] tdprestridge: yeah...i don't know how some are partly gay
[16:42] tdprestridge: i'd like to meet these completely gay people and see if I am one of them
[16:42] TonyaNS1975: yes - I hope I haven't gotten the shaft here and only have "sorta gay" friends
[16:42] TonyaNS1975: that will piss me off
[16:43] tdprestridge: for real....after all the time you have invested
[16:43] tdprestridge: what if you got defective gays out of the deal?
[16:43] TonyaNS1975: I will be SO PISSED
[16:43] tdprestridge: is there a test D and I can take?
[16:43] tdprestridge: i'm nervous now
[16:43] TonyaNS1975: We'll have to look into that - I am so confused
[16:44] tdprestridge: jerk
Monday, July 02, 2007
it's a brand new year......
it's been almost two months since my last entry....let's see if i can recap...
I started my new job as Manager, Performing Arts of Everyone at the KC in April. In the past two months its been quite a whirlwind. Managing a department that produces 365 shows a year, plus other events on top of that is unlike anything I've ever had to do before, including a huge concert with Wyclef Jean, Shaggy, Jimmy Cliff, the Ska-talites, and Plunky and Oneness. It's been a big challenge, but one I think I am learning a lot from and have finally settled into the job I think. Now having worked for both Donna and Garth, I can't imagine having to deal with a bad boss anymore. Both are so extremely supportive and teaching. I hope that I can be that kind of a mentor/boss to any/all employees that I work with in the future.
May brought our PAFE retreat at a private club Garth belongs too called Sycamore Island. We spent the day strategizing about our mission/focus as a whole and then went canoeing, played on a zip line and just generally relaxed with some Mediterranean food. It was so nice to get away and feel like I was in the country again, if even for just a day. Sitting and looking out over the river with no sounds but birds, etc was so incredibly peaceful. Made me miss Nannie's house a lot.
Also, we got to go see Tonya and Kate for Kate's recital. She was soo good and it is always incredible to be able to see them when we can. Our visits are always way too short. My Mom aside, those two are probably two of the most important people in my life right now. They are the kind of friends that become family.
At the start of June, D and I found out that our apartment was being sold and we needed to be out at the end of our lease. (July 31). We later found out that our landlord changed his mind and we didn't have to move, but the place is riddled with problems and the management company is completely unresponsive, so we decided to carry on with the move. We found a really great 2BR basement apartment, still on Capitol Hill, that will end up saving us quite a bit of money in the long run. It's a really great space with a working fireplace, free wood, free cable/internet, new microwave and practically new fridge, working disposal, dishwasher and washer/dryer, etc. It's such a better place than where we are living now, for dramatically less. It's good times. I have added some photos at my flickr site so you can get an idea of the place.
The move will take place on the 21st of July, right when my Mom is here to visit. I'm sad that her visit will be so hectic and in the middle of all this mess, but it will be so good to see her that I don't really care when she comes. I miss my Mom so much. Distance is such a hard thing for someone you care so much about. So many times I feel like I am not there for her since I am so far away. We depended so much on one another for about four years and I feel in some ways that I abandoned her after we both got on our feet. Luckily she married a great guy in Tommy so I feel much better about not being so close to her. Still, I miss her.
Tricia is also coming for a visit in July. It's been awhile since she and I have spent time together. I have no idea what she has really been up to lately, so it will be good for us to catch up on life, etc. Plus, the next Harry Potter movie comes out that weekend so that will be fun!
And that about wraps it up....only 6 more weeks until Ptown vacation.....
I started my new job as Manager, Performing Arts of Everyone at the KC in April. In the past two months its been quite a whirlwind. Managing a department that produces 365 shows a year, plus other events on top of that is unlike anything I've ever had to do before, including a huge concert with Wyclef Jean, Shaggy, Jimmy Cliff, the Ska-talites, and Plunky and Oneness. It's been a big challenge, but one I think I am learning a lot from and have finally settled into the job I think. Now having worked for both Donna and Garth, I can't imagine having to deal with a bad boss anymore. Both are so extremely supportive and teaching. I hope that I can be that kind of a mentor/boss to any/all employees that I work with in the future.
May brought our PAFE retreat at a private club Garth belongs too called Sycamore Island. We spent the day strategizing about our mission/focus as a whole and then went canoeing, played on a zip line and just generally relaxed with some Mediterranean food. It was so nice to get away and feel like I was in the country again, if even for just a day. Sitting and looking out over the river with no sounds but birds, etc was so incredibly peaceful. Made me miss Nannie's house a lot.
Also, we got to go see Tonya and Kate for Kate's recital. She was soo good and it is always incredible to be able to see them when we can. Our visits are always way too short. My Mom aside, those two are probably two of the most important people in my life right now. They are the kind of friends that become family.
At the start of June, D and I found out that our apartment was being sold and we needed to be out at the end of our lease. (July 31). We later found out that our landlord changed his mind and we didn't have to move, but the place is riddled with problems and the management company is completely unresponsive, so we decided to carry on with the move. We found a really great 2BR basement apartment, still on Capitol Hill, that will end up saving us quite a bit of money in the long run. It's a really great space with a working fireplace, free wood, free cable/internet, new microwave and practically new fridge, working disposal, dishwasher and washer/dryer, etc. It's such a better place than where we are living now, for dramatically less. It's good times. I have added some photos at my flickr site so you can get an idea of the place.
The move will take place on the 21st of July, right when my Mom is here to visit. I'm sad that her visit will be so hectic and in the middle of all this mess, but it will be so good to see her that I don't really care when she comes. I miss my Mom so much. Distance is such a hard thing for someone you care so much about. So many times I feel like I am not there for her since I am so far away. We depended so much on one another for about four years and I feel in some ways that I abandoned her after we both got on our feet. Luckily she married a great guy in Tommy so I feel much better about not being so close to her. Still, I miss her.
Tricia is also coming for a visit in July. It's been awhile since she and I have spent time together. I have no idea what she has really been up to lately, so it will be good for us to catch up on life, etc. Plus, the next Harry Potter movie comes out that weekend so that will be fun!
And that about wraps it up....only 6 more weeks until Ptown vacation.....
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