MADONNA - Confessions Tour

People, my life has changed. Madonna has gone and topped herself AGAIN. What a wonderful, fun, multi-media, dance concert Ms. Ciccone has put together. I took Mr. Adam to see the "Queen of the Dancefloor" last night and I must shout out to the world "Long live the Queen!" Her show which was scheduled to start at 8pm really started at 9pm. But oh, it was SO worth the wait. First off, I must tell you that I was warned ahead of time that Madonna Louise Ciccone does not allow any air conditioning during her performance. So by the time her two hours of exuberant dance music were over, we (the audience) were soaked. So I forewent my fabulous sparkly outfit, and wore shorts and a t-shirt with flip flops, a very smart move.

Her show was impressive, I truly felt like I not only got my money's worth but a peek at what is coming into style in terms of design and media. Also, the costumes for the show were great. She (as well as her dancers) were mostly in black, but also had on her Confessions on a Dancefloor's various shades of magentas & purples. Her band consisted of 4 musicians and 2 backup singers. She danced and sang the night away. Madonna performed most of her latest CD Confessions on a Dancefloor as well as some of her older hits. I can't begin to pick which number was my favorite. But some stand outs were "Like a Virgin"- where she pole dances on a leather saddle set up to move like a carousel horse. It was great. Also her rousing rendition of "Music" set to the song "Disco Inferno" - it was astounding. Lastly, I must mention her performance of "Jump" - she was amazing and this was Mr. Adam's favorite number. I urge everyone to see this show. It was so fun that I'm sure it was either immoral, fattening or bad for me. But I don't care, I LOVE HER! Besides, how many other 48 yo women do you know that can wear a purple leotard only and look amazing?

DAMN!

I broke my tooth about 6 weeks ago. I was saddened because I not only knew that it was going to cost me a small fortune to fix, but this extravaganza would go on all summer. Well, my dear friends, you have no idea. First of all, I went to the dentist to find that not only did my broken tooth need fixing, but one of my other teeth needed an older filling replaced. Only it wasn't just a filling this time. Both of my teeth needed "onlays". And it only cost me $950 per tooth. "hurray! Happy Birthday Ryan Charisma!" But seriously, I wasn't pleased. But what does one do when they are faced with such things? One moves on and deals with it. So after $2,000 and several visits to the dentist, my teeth are fixed. Well... almost. Until last Sunday, yes the very same day as PRIDE 06, when one of my new onlays not only broke, but broke more of my broken real tooth than began with. So guess what? I get to do this whole thing over again. "No Charge" thank the Lord. I knew deep inside when my tooth first broke that this would continue all summer. I hate it when I'm right. I always am.

post PRIDE 06

People keep asking me "Ryan Charisma what did you do for PRIDE 06?" Well my people, I did very little. No parades for this lone gay. I've grown weary of the parade having been in it several times and watched it dozens of times. So I chose to sit out this year, and what a good year to pick. The weather was horrible, muggy and threatening thunderstorms all day. I must say I liked being as gay as I possibly could be. Most of the time most people don't even know I'm gay. But for this past weekend I've gayed it up - for all of you, my little puddles of love. Am I PROUD? Hell yea, Do I want equal rights...YES! But I'm not asking for them, I'm demanding them. And I've decided I don't need to be nice to bigots. I don't need to give you educated reasons why I should get married. And I certainly don't have to defend weather or not I was born gay or chose it. It's no ones damn business. Keep your religion out of my government. Geeez.... makes me wish I was a woman so I could go get an abortion.

Thermador

This piece of Thermador machenery is Mr. Adam's new stove. I think it's fabulous. It's brand new and it's going in the new kitchen. He picked it out all by himself, and if I don't mind saying so, he did a fine job. Personally, I don't like to cook, so anything will do. But Mr. Adam is a great cook and I'm planning on him getting better and better now that we'll have this in the new kitchen. I have to say that I love the blue knobs, but Mr. Adam "special ordered" a second set in black. Which, will match the new floor and countertop better. Either way, I'll eat what he cooks. Maybe I'll bake a cake?

X-Men III

I enjoyed it. Was it as good as the last two? No, but it was exactly what I expected it to be. A fun, action-packed movie with great special effects. Was the story going to change the world? No, but it's message sure did have parallel to the gay issues in America right now. The "mutants" being the gays. Funny, if they came up with a drug that could 'fix' being gay. Hmmmm, would I take it? Absolutely not. I'm not broken, and my life is so full of love and people that to change the core of my personality would undo my entire lifetime. I don't want to be anyone else. Just built like them. Anyway, check out the special effects, they're fun. Mr. Adam says "it ok, it's fine....Hugh Jackman looks haggard". There ya have it.

SURPRISE!

My wonderful, superfabulous & loving boyfriend Mr. Adam threw me a fantastic "surprise" birthday party. He went all out and did a superb job. First of all, I'm shocked that I had no idea it was happening. This was one hell of a party (details akin to a wedding) and the fact that none of my friends let on (not that they're gossips or anything...) amazes me still. I believed that Mr. Adam & I were going to one of his tennis club's cocktail parties; as I have been to a few. Mr. Adam picked me up at 8:30pm and we went to etcetera etcetera (a fabulous restaraunt in the Theater District) for this "tennis party". I was so sure that we were attending "said party" that when we walked in to say hello to Brian (our friend and the General Manager of the restaurant) I asked if he planned to join us upstairs later on; secretly hoping he could as I would know only few people from tennis (I don't play). Mr. Adam & I walk upstairs and are greeted with "Surprise!" and what seemed like hundreds of camera flashes! I'm smiling for the picture but baffled as to what is going on. I'm thinking "why are these tennis people taking our picture?" I just didn't get it. Then I saw my mother in front of the crowd, then my father and then the "tennis crowd" focused and I found I knew everyone. And it all sank in slowly. I was AMAZED that I didn't see it coming. I was HONORED that all these people came to celebrate my birthday. But most of all, I was GRATEFUL that all these people filled my life so fully. They came from all aspects of my life. What an excellent job Mr. Adam had done. A sit down birthday dinner. He had invitations, passed hot hors d'oeuvres, menus, flower arrangement, cameras, birthday cake, gift cookies (that resembled my iPod), my favorite DJ (Sam Storicks) playing & an open bar. He brought together friends, old & new, from all aspects of my life. I had such a wonderful time. I can't begin to thank everyone enough. I'm touched that the people who assisted Mr. Adam did so as if they were helping their own family. My parents were duly impressed by everyone being so friendly towards them at the party. The food was great, as I said, Mr. Adam had menus made up and there was a selection of appetizer and entree (beef, fish or veggie) with a dessert sampler as well as my birthday cake. It wasn't a 2 Cosmo night, by the way...for anyone. Thank you everyone! I am BLESSED.

I'm not 24, anymore...

The Devil Wears Prada (movie)

Oh my God! This movie was great. My friend Michael invited me to join him last night for a sneak preview of The Devil Wears Prada. It was so damn funny I thought my sides would split. I don't know if Meryl Streep will win an Academy Award; but she'll certainly be nominated. She plays Miranda Priestly - the most evil, horrible boss any assistant would want to work for. And she was ruthless and wonderful at it. Ann Hathaway is great as Andy - Miranda's assistant. I won't go into the humor of the movie but it is uproarious bitchy and catty. This movie makes me want to read Lauren Weisberger's other books. I envy the screenwriter for her cutting wit and sarcasm. This movie opens to the public on June 30, 2006 - and you should be there to see it.

BAD Macy's, BAD!

Well, who here knew Macy's was a bunch of bigots? Or worse yet, spineless bigots? Yellow-bellied Macy's (Boston) has pulled it's PRIDE 06 window display because of pressure from a fanatical anti-gay group opposing it. How offensive is this window? It's NOT! Well, other than the manequin wearing a pride flag as a sarong. But then again it's pride - why not? Shame on Macy's, shame on any gay Macy's employee who is allowing this. And shame on anyone who spends money at their establishment.

Let Macy's know how you feel:

Macy's East Coast Office: Mike McNamus (800) 264-069 X2337

Macy's East Coast Public Relations: Elina Kazan (212) 494-4624

Manager, Boston Macy's : Linda Stahley (617) 357-3164

Special Events Coordinator, Boston: Robin Rydell (617) 357-3164

President, Macy's East Coast Operations (212) 695-4400

SHAME, SHAME, SHAME on them!

'nuff said...

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New Wave

Mr. Adam & I picked out new silverware for the new kitchen last Sunday at my personal favorite store: Bloomingdale's. First of all, this was no easy feat since Mr. Adam & I have totally different tastes. He wanted a much more conservative, bridal (if you will) design. I, on the other hand, like a much more different and unique design. First off, I must tell you that every other time we've attempted to find silverware, Mr. Adam would disqualify everything I even remotely liked. I'd say "I like this one" and he's say "then we can't get it." Aye yai yai. But finally, there was a meeting of minds and our selection is pictured to the right. It's called New Wave by Villeroy & Boch. Simple lines - me, shiny silver - Mr. Adam, and very heavy - us. I love it. Now, if only I can get him to clean the bedroom...