Category Archives: non // sequitur

My IQ score rides on the cusp of ‘genius.’ They told me so. When I was ten. The memories of my first Intelligence Quotient assessment are fragmented, but firmly set in place — like the memory of my first corn … Continue reading →

tweet this

HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY (TO ME)!!! One year ago, in a delirious haze of Internet-induced enthusiasm, I launched Unicorns for Socialism. It began — like so many blogs do — as a place to gush about my favorite TV shows (South of … Continue reading →

tweet this

Holy hotcakes! I just realized that my blog-o-versary is 17 days away. I feel compelled to celebrate, as only a gay / groovy / Swedish / Jewish / scholarly / smutty / socially-conscious / writer / editor / organization freak … Continue reading →

tweet this

I’m in Brooklyn till the 21st of August. Sweltering. Scuzzy. Sumptuous. I’ll be dog-sitting a little gremlin named Pip… And eating toasted bagels with vegetable crudité + belly lox… And listening to Usher’s “Raymond Vs. Raymond” album on repeat. Forevvvvs… If … Continue reading →

tweet this

Awhile ago, I posted some photos that inspired tremendous hair lust. Well, the lust has resurfaced. This time ’round, I’m crushing on blue-black locks. High shine. Tiny forelocks. A little bit “My Little Pony.” A little bit “Superman.” Make sense? … Continue reading →

tweet this

Summertime is a swell time to be gay. The shorts are short, the days are long, and Pride Festivals pop up in every major city center. I love the magical 48-hour bubble that is “Pride.” For one weekend, the queers … Continue reading →

tweet this

Last Thursday, I flew to Los Angeles to surprise my dad for Father’s Day. He was so shocked, it took him nearly 45 seconds to recognize that I was standing right in front of him. Too cute for words. Even … Continue reading →

tweet this

When you’re away from the comforts of home, 10 days can seem like a very long time. In New York City, 10 days is nothing. I could easily stay for another 10 months and scarcely scratch the surface of this … Continue reading →

tweet this

My NYC sojourn continues! I’ve fully embraced the grime, the speed, the outrageous catcalls and the general dearth of public restrooms. Do I want to sell my worldly possessions and move to Manhattan for the rest of my earthly days? … Continue reading →

tweet this

Well, my 10-day NYC sojourn is 50% complete. I’ve already prattled on about Days 1, 2 & 3 of my trip, so here’s a quick update on Days 4 & 5. { Day No. 4: Brooklyn Bound } On Wednesday, … Continue reading →

tweet this