Internet is Down

I apologize for not posting for a while but my internet at home has been down and I took sometime off from work to help Will get Donnie J's memorial together. We raised enough money to have him cremated at least and we are very happy about that. Will took the money over yesterday so the arrangements can be made. I have been pretty busy this weekend, running around with Will and of course giving tours non-stop, although I am kind of surprised that the tours have been very small. I would have thought things would have been better than this during Jazz Fest, who knew. Other than that, Tim is doing well and is thinking he wants to move in a month or so he just isn't sure where yet. Also, today is my roomie/friend's birthday! Happy Birthday Hooktris! But things are going well. Just going right along on this thing called life.

Political/Personal

I know how rumors fly around New Orleans and I certainly do not want to contribute to that so I will convey something that was said to me in passing, not knowing its truth, and simply comment on the emotion it evoked. Early this past morning an icon in gay culture here in New Orleans passed away, for which I am greatly saddened in a way most can not understand. In New Orleans, our family is here, not from here. This is difficult for many to understand but so many of us have been abandoned by our blood family, that we find the comfort in those who know us best. There is a reason we call it "family" in the gay sense. Tonight I heard that Donnie's family was just going to sign his body over to the state. Again, I do not know the truth to this statement as I do not know his blood family, but the idea of this has me rather upset. I have lived in New Orleans for 10 years and Donnie, Marcy, TT, Sabrina, Will, Jeff, Aletha, Glenn, Tim, Coca, Charlette, among a multitude of others have impacted me and fallen into the ranks of family. The idea that those of blood could place me in a suite and sing some archaic dirge over my body and that is how I would be remembered makes me sick. I am not a big fan of gay marriage since I do not like the idea of marriage period. The people we love and know us will know what our wishes are, unfortunately the law does nothing to re mediate this. I am really not one for a soapbox but this just really struck me tonight.

Here we go!

Well we finally know what is wrong with Tim, he has chicken pox! Unbelievable! He is doing ok but very under the weather. We are also preparing for Donnie Jays birthday party with all the regalia he deserves. My boss is going to be off the next few days so I am doing double time this week and Stan from the tour company is in town so I am going to try and meet up with him. So much to do, so little time. I have tours all this week so I am going to be having 12 hours a day for a while again, I hate that stuff.

Easter is Here!

I am very pleased that Easter is Sunday and I am going to be riding in the Big Gay Easter Parade on the Golden Lantern's carriage with Will, Brandon, his friend and Charlotte. It should be uber-fun. Tim, unfortunately is very sick right now. I miss hanging out with him. I really hope things come together for him soon. Otherwise, there hasn't been a whole lot going on. Work is going well. Last week I spent almost $2000 on stuff for the program, including uniforms and bike supplies. Things really are going well right now, the only pressing issue is that soon I will have to find a new apartment as my roommate is looking to move out. I hate trying to find apartments. In the past though, I have always lucked-out and just stumbled across something. So if any of you guys hear of something, let me know. All I really need is like a studio or one bedroom, nothing fancy at all. I really just need a place to put a bed and be able to cook so small and cheap is the key.

Post It!

I apologize for my lack of posts but I have been pretty busy as of late. I am about to start cutting down on my tours as I have been doing too many and am burned-out. Otherwise, things are going pretty well. Yesterday I marched in the PyrateCon parade. I was amazed at how much fun it was. I am learning the rules for being in a parade: pace yourself with your throws! Next Sunday is the Easter parade which I am also excited about because I will be in that parade as well. But as for today, I have to go in and do payroll (ick!) but then I have a tour tonight. Later I shall be free and clear and since Will is working the next two weeks straight, you know where I will be :)