I Will Put Up With a Lot …

 … but I absolutely will not tolerate being spoken to in a disrespectful manner. I wouldn’t allow that from someone I don’t like or respect, let alone someone I considered to be family. It hurts to say this, but consider yourself cut out of my life. 

Dating While Over 50, revisited

 He reached out, and we have a date for New Year’s Eve. Yeah, I realize that’s probably not the best first date option (up there with Valentine’s Day), but I’m excited nevertheless. 

Dating While Over 50

 Recently, someone expressed interest in me. I was caught totally off guard, as this guy is 30 years my junior. We talked about seeing each other in a dating situation. However since then, he’s been pretty much radio silent. I don’t know if I misread the signals or if he’s simply changed his mind. Either way, I really do wish he’d reach out and let me know  

And this brings up something that I think men of my age and dating experience (practically nil) deal with. I don’t like bars or clubs, I’ve tried the apps and found them horribly depressing, and honestly I’m an extroverted introvert (I do well in groups of people I know, but turn into a wallflower in groups of people I’m not familiar with). Don’t get it twisted - I’m happy with my life and where I am, but sometimes it would be nice to have someone to cuddle up to on the sofa and watch movies with. It seems to me I can’t be the only gay guy over 50 (okay, over 60) who is in this situation. 

Brow Journey, Week 3

 I’m really happy with how my brows look. Mandy is a true artist!

Skate America 2024

 A few weeks ago, I attended the Skate America competition in Allen, Texas with my dear friend Coy Covington. I got to see some of my favorite skaters, including Donovan Carrillo from Mexico, Madison Chock and Evan Bates from the USA (and the reigning World Ice Dance champs), and France’s Kevin Aymoz  I was also finally able to meet Ashley Cain, former US Pairs champ and 2022 Winter Olympian (she and her partner, Timothy LeDuc, placed 8th!); we’ve been friends on Instagram for several years, and it was so nice to finally meet her IRL. She’s just the sweetest person ever!