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For a busy gay about town, who often finds he’s lost his centre, this hit me like a truck. Note: when you do indulge in the 3 s’s after a period of…
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A Concept: I stop resisting things and accept them as they are
Reflections on recent obstacles explored through tarot and Miley Cyrus 2009 pop hit.
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You're just like A-Pril (Recommendations)
Out here vibing despite existential angst!
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April 2023
News Just In: I have needs!
And I'm trying to make sure they're met. Harder than it sounds.
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Recommendations - from me, to you
What I've been reading, watching, listening to, loving, laughing at and finding levity in. Better late than never.
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CHATKINSON #2: In Conversation with Conor Byrne
Chatting with rising singer-songwriter about music, social media, and creative process.
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March 2023
Life has a funny way!
Meditations from a frazzled gay man with a crooked moon.
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February 2023
10 things I loved this week
You can trust me because I have what? Taste!
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CHATKINSON #1: In Conversation with Shahed Ezaydi
On writing, her forthcoming book, faith and the really important stuff like what she thinks of Emily in Paris.
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New beginnings
Newsletter era 2.0
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Here I Go Again (Mamma Mia 2 vibes)
Newsletter era 2.0
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