One day, I must have been around ten years old, my mother came home with a bag full of books that she’d picked up from a sale at a book store. There were two series of books; one about a young guy who always got into trouble when taking care of other people’s pets; and another about two twin brothers in their early teens witch telepathic abilities who solved different kinds of crimes and mysteries. The former was just as bland as it sounds, and didn’t really catch my attention. Looking back, however, I would credit the series about the twin detectives – Amazon tells me the series was simply called the Twin Collection, and written by Adam Mills – for getting me started with reading by myself. Of course, my mom had read for me and my brother when we were kids, but I still felt that these kinds of mystery novels meant I was stepping up my game a little. It wasn’t as old-fashioned as the Hardy boys series, and I immediately connected with how the two protagonists were twins. (more…)
Archive | May, 2011
Judgment Day Pride
22 MaySaturday was supposed to be the End Of The World, so I appreciated the irony in participating in my first-ever Gay Pride parade on the same day that eternal damnation had been predicted f0r people of my orientation. When I came out five years ago, the idea of marching in a parade seemed almost as foreign to me as the concept of Judgment Day. But I turned out to love sharing the streets of my hometown with queer and straight friends, soulmates and supporters. It was a wet and cold day, but we danced to Eurovision songs, and I wouldn’t be surprised if some marchers even were grinding against each other. (more…)
Recent Comments