I see this photo every year and never seem to get tired of it. Happy Halloween to everyone out there. I hope you get all the treats you want tonight. ;)


It’s funny (to me) that California is voting on the topic of whether or not gay couples should be married. Didn’t we already settle this earlier in the year?

I don’t recall there ever being a time that a ballot was cast to give straight people the right to marry. When did anybody come to me and ask for permission to get married? And yet some people think I’m supposed to come to them, begging and crawling on my hands and knees for just a small slice of American equality?

All Americans deserve equal rights, and this applies for marriage too. Regardless of how you feel about gay people, it’s wrong to treat people differently under the law.

If you truly honor and abide by the constitutional rights established in America, you will vote NO on Prop 8.


My parents have already begun their Christmas shopping for this year as a smart way to beat the crowds and stress. I admire how organized they are.

They are getting us a camcorder and I’m really excited about it. You don’t see too many people using camcorders anymore. I always used to love camcorders when I was a kid. I would make mini movies with my friends and even write the scripts. In retrospect, it’s pretty clear they were being written by an 11-year-old. ;)

There are dozens of choices on the market these days. The most obvious and popular choice is a camcorder that records everything to a chip or a DVD. But to get a good camera in this range, it’s still pretty expensive. Hey, I’m trying to make home movies here, not cinematic masterpieces.

So I decided on a camera that uses MiniDV tapes (cue the gasp from the crowd). Yes, I’m using tapes. I know they are outdated and uncool, but MiniDV is still considered a very good choice because it is reliable and the quality is very good, all for under $300.

I settled on the Canon ZR950. It has a high number of positive reviews and is Consumer Reports’ pick for best camcorder in this price range. Now I’m counting the days until Christmas, just like a kid.

I also bought a Firewire, which will let me transfer the video to my Mac and edit it, then burn it to a DVD. Lots of fun!

My only regret is not doing this sooner. I have wanted a camcorder for years to shoot videos of our nieces and nephews as they grew up, as well as to capture video of some of our loved ones, which have since passed away. Now I’m making up for lost time.

Maybe I’ll even have some entertaining videos to post on my blog. We’ll see what I come up with.


Can we all just agree that grown men dressed as babies should be banned? No exceptions, I don’t care how hot the guy is… It is just plain creepy. What costumes do you think should be banned?

Photos found at Dude Flesh


Today I carved our pumpkin, a tradition Rodney have had every Halloween since we got together in 2001. But this year, rather than the traditional jack-o-lantern, I downloaded an Obama stencil from Yes We Carve. What do you think?


Instead of saying “he has such a great grasp” what came out was “he has such a great ass.”

I love it when guys say what’s really on their mind. :D

Thanks to Chris


When I was in college, I was such a diligent student. On any given night, you could find me working hard on my assignments, striving to graduate with a 4.0 average (which I did).

Imagine my surprise when I came across photos of frat guys waxing each other’s butts. Is that what all the other guys were doing while I was studying? Damn, I hate to have missed out on that.

I also got a laugh out of this video of two straight guys “chest wrestling”. I’m not sure how they determine who the winner is, but I’d say when you’re chest wrestling, you’re both winners in my book. ;)

Oh the silly things boys do.


I just don’t think there are any words to describe what Jennifer Hudson and her family must be going through right now. It’s like something in a horror film. I’m thinking of you, Jennifer.


I was conversing with my friend Lewis tonight about politics. He mentioned how much some people frustrate him.

This simple conversation made me think of a house down the street. I pass it all the time. I dread that house. I try to avoid looking at it.

There is a mini-van that is often in the driveway. It has one of those “Marriage=Man+Woman” bumper stickers that were so popular during the 2004 elections. Even though 4 long years have passed, this person still maintains that sticker on the back of the vehicle.

It’s a statement of hatred. It’s an ever so subtle way of saying “I don’t like you”. It reminds me that the bullies who picked on me at the playground have now grown up into bullying adults.

I feel fairly certain the driver of this vehicle is a woman. There is a car in the driveway, probably her husband’s. Isn’t it funny how much you can assume about strangers?

There have been many times I wanted to knock on the door and just say “Hey lady, what happened in your life that made you hate me so much that you’d ride around with an anti-gay sticker for 4 years?”

Well today I noticed that she (or they) had put a McCain/Palin sign in their yard. Whoa, what a shocker. I could have never seen that one coming.

I felt even more compelled to stop by, knock on the door, and just look into the eyes of the person. I wanted to see who they were, and try to get a feel for their spirit.

But I didn’t, and probably never will. It’s their home, their yard, their car. They can do what they want. I just wish they felt I deserved to do what I want too.

It’s strange how you can build a whole story around a bumper sticker and a sign, isn’t it? :)


If you go to vote in Tennessee, you cannot wear anything with campaign slogans, logos, or names on it. This includes shirts, hats, buttons, stickers, jackets, or anything else with a political agenda. In fact, there are posted rules that say you can’t even talk about politics while waiting in line. Other states are enforcing similar restrictions.

Some voters are angry about this, saying this violates their rights. But personally, I think it’s a very good rule. When Rodney and I went to vote today, it was a peaceful experience. Every one in line was very quiet and respectful of each other. There was no controversy, no agendas. I really appreciated it.

I lived in North Carolina when I voted in 2004. I remember waiting in line and actually having local politicians come up to me and try to get me to vote for them. It was so offensive and invasive. I felt uncomfortable as they went to each person down the line and tried to carry on a conversation. Can’t I just vote in peace?

So when it comes to restrictions like this, I think it’s a good thing. As long as it’s enforced across the board, of course. It wouldn’t be fair if McCain supporters got away with it but Obama supporters didn’t, or vice versa. But as long as everyone is treated fairly, I think it’s a very good thing to keep a calm and neutral environment at the voting booth.