Refrigerator Wisdom Wednesday.

An actual magnet on my fridge.

Just cuz.

'Nuff Said Monday.

Francesco D'Macho.

Look What I Built!

It's pretty much done. A couple little details to take care of, but my months of hard work have paid off. I designed and built this for my ex (and still friend) and his partner. They paid me handsomely-- otherwise, I wouldn't have done it. I charged less than a professional carpenter would have, but still a pretty penny.

My inspiration was the stacked-stone fireplace, which led me to a craftsman style look. Everything is oak, stained with a red oak stain. The finish is a hand-rubbed satin polyurethane. The only part I didn't build from scratch was the base cabinets, which I bought from Home Depot. The rest I did all by myself. It really was fun, and I learned a lot as I went through the process.

Note that the countertops are tiled with a combination of beige travertine (2 inch) and slate (1 inch). I used leftover slate tiles as accents (you can see them throughout. I also installed small lights on either side, ran an extension cord through the inside of the bookcase, and plugged them into a switched outlet.

It's cool, isn't it?

Now I can relax on the weekends!

'Nuff Said Thursday.

Hotties Charlie David and Gregory Michael, from the gay horror series Dante's Cove.

Refrigerator Wisdom Wednesday.

Once again, an actual magnet that is on my fridge.

'Nuff Said Monday.

A flashback to Michael Nader, who played Dex Dexter on "Dynasty." He was not as hot as Dimitri on "All My Children," but back in the day.... wowie!

An Old SNL Sketch.

This has cracked me up since the first time I saw it.

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'Nuff Said Tuesday.

A few of my favorite things...

Happy April Fools' Day.

WTF???

I always get the greatest inspirations from Stephen, and this one really surprised me. This "Cuss-o-Meter" looks at all my blog entries and determines how much I cuss.

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I guess I tend to fucking edit my goddamn self while I am blogging. It's not that I don't want to offend, I just don't want piss people off with my shitty language. And to that I say, "Dayum!"

When the discussion of swearing comes up, I always think of "Inside the Actors' Studio" with host James Lipton, who asks those infamous five questions inspired by Bernard Pivot. One of the questions is, "What is your favorite curse-word?" My usual quick one is "FUCK!" But when it's really serious, here's my ultimate (cover your ears, Mom):

"Jesus Fucking H Christ All-Goddam-fucking-mighty!"

If you hear that, it's best to go in another room until I've calmed down. Like, about 5 hours or so.

Fuck.

'Nuff Said Monday.

The delectable Gabriel Garko.

Out of Town.

I will be attending a library leadership workshop from Tuesday through Thursday. It's one of those touch-feely things where we learn about the kind of personality we are, set personal and career goals, and discuss how to be better leaders.

But it's free, paid for by the Illinois State Library, and this session (the first of three) will be held at Starved Rock State Park in Utica, IL.

So I'll be back to blogging hopefully on Friday. Have a great week, everyone!

A Lifelong Dream Will Be Realized.

Guess what, y'all?

I'm going to Europe!

That's right-- Europe, bitches.

I am joining my dad and his wife on a cruise that departs from Dover, then sails to LeHavre (with day trips to Paris), Vigo (Spain), Lisbon, Barcelona, and ending in Rome (with a day trip to Tuscany).

We'll fly to London on September 8, with two nights in London before the cruise begins. This will give me a chance to see a show in London. My birthday will fall towards the end of the cruise-- somewhere around Barcelona-- although it will be a day at sea. We return the 23rd.

I'm so excited... I've never been very far out of the country, other than Caribbean cruises, a college trip to Montreal, and Jamaica when I was 7. And now I'm going to be all over Europe!

Woo hoo!

I guess I know what I'll be blogging about for awhile!

Favorite Things Friday.

I enjoy my gay hobbies-- theatre, music, sewing, sex -- as much as the next 'mo, but when I want to really create something I can be proud of, I turn to power tools.

I love to build things. And I have several tools that I love to use. My Makita 18v cordless drill / screwdriver is a dream. My inexpensive Pro-Tech 10-inch compound miter saw is one of my most oft-used reliables. My Ryobi table saw is also great to have.

But it's my Porter-Cable compressor/nailer kit that gets me hard. Oh, it's amazing. There are three different nailer guns that can be used with it, so I can shoot everything from staples to 2-1/2 inch finishing nails.

I've been using all my tools lately in the construction of a wall unit for some friends. It's a mantle, fireplace surround, cabinets and bookshelves, with the entire wall clad in oak. It's all built around a stacked-stone fireplace, so I'm going with a sort of craftsman / arts and crafts / mission style. When it's finished, I'll take pictures and post them here.

I feel so butch right now. I think I'll go have a cigarette and think about Jessica Alba.

Or about sewing clothes for Jessica Alba.

Or about Paul Walker, who starred in "Into the Blue" with Jessica Alba.

Dinner With a Movie Star.

Shirley Heezgay tagged me with this meme. Love it! It really got me thinking.

1. Pick a single person past or present who works in the film industry you would like to have dinner with. And tell us why you chose this person.

I would most definitely choose Dustin Hoffman. Number one, he's an actors' actor. Number two, he's starred in many films I adore. Number three, I have absolutely no sexual attraction to him, so we could engage in witty and deep conversation. (This is why Mr. Clooney would not get the invite. At least not to this dinner.)

2. Set the table for your dinner. What would you eat? Would it be in a home or at a restaurant? And what would you wear? Feel free to elaborate on the details.

It would take place in my home-- comfy, casual, relaxed. I would wear jeans and a sweater, nothing fancy or pretentious. I would serve Italian-- stuffed whole-wheat manicotti filled with goat cheese, ricotta and mozzarella in a sweet tomato sauce, asiago French bread, and a nice salad with a light oil and vinegar dressing. Tiramisu for dessert.

3. List five thoughtful questions you would ask this person during dinner.

Which performance makes you the most proud?

What role would you loved to have had the chance to play that you didn't?

Who was your favorite actor to work with? Actress?

Tell me all about "Tootsie"-- every detail.

What would you still like to do that you haven't done?

4. When all is said and done, select six bloggers to pass this Meme along to.

I don't really know that many bloggers, but I'll pick Mark in DE, Java, and Tilly Screams.

5. Link back to Lazy Eye Theatre, so people know the mastermind behind this Meme.

Back to Wisteria Lane.

I just visited SpoilerFix, one of my favorite sites, and learned that "Desperate Housewives" will be returning on April 13. It's about damn time! Joining the cast will be hottie Chris Carmack (right, formerly of the OC) as Susan's cousin who is a tax man.

Gabby will be dealing with the fact that Carlos is blind... and wondering why the seeing-eye dog can't do things like fetch the tv remote for her! Love it!

Orson running down Mike two seasons ago will also at last be addressed.

The season finale (around May 18) will finally explain what Katherine's secret is and there will be a shocking twist that, according to creator Marc Cherry, will "change the entire series."

Bring it!

'Nuff Said Thursday.

Gabriel Soto.

Accent--uate the Positive.

I do a mean east Indian accent, a funny ghetto dialect, and some decent English and Southern as well, but after taking a quiz I found on Stephen's blog (which he got from another blog, and so on and so on), I learned that I have an accent even when speaking in my regular voice.

What American accent do you have? Your Result: The Inland North You may think you speak "Standard English straight out of the dictionary" but when you step away from the Great Lakes you get asked annoying questions like "Are you from Wisconsin?" or "Are you from Chicago?" Chances are you call carbonated drinks "pop."
The Midland
The Northeast
Philadelphia
The South
The West
Boston
North Central
What American accent do you have? Quiz Created on GoToQuiz

Refrigerator Wisdom Wednesday.

This is an actual magnet that is on my fridge.

TMI Tuesday.

1. Stubble... good or bad? How often do you shave?

I love kissing a guy with stubble. And I love when a guy enjoys me rubbing my scruffy face on his. I use a trimmer every two or three days for the scruffy stubbly look. Then every other day or so I use a razor (in the shower) to shave my neck and even the beard along the jawline and keep my cheeks clean.

Shaving the nuts... well, I don't do it often enough.

2. If someone shoves you up against a wall while kissing you, your reaction is?

"If that leaves a mark on my wall, you're dead."

OR

"Ouch! Mind the hair."

OR

"Sorry, girlie, but I'm gay."

3. Did you ever own a fake ID?

No. I never needed one. I was a pretty boring, sheltered kid.

4. Have you ever played a game which may require you or others to disrobe?

See last week's TMI Tuesday.

5. Have you ever had sex in the snow? Rain?

No to both, but my gal pal RaeAnn from grad school used to call me when it rained and say, "Hey little boy, wanna go outside and play?" And we would run around in the quad in our bare feet in the rain, then find a secluded spot under a tree or in a building alcove and drink wine.

Bonus (as in optional): Tell us about your last boyfriend/girlfriend?

Um, no. See previous posts for that story. He's dead to me now.

'Nuff Said Monday.

Damien Crosse.

Dreamy.