The Road

Hey my wonderful, sunshiny people! I love you, you love me, and I love you for loving me, and you love me for loving you for loving me. I have to say, this last book was fantastical! What a great, yet very dark story. I didn't want it to end. This was my virgin Oprah's Book Club book.

The Road, by Cormac McCarthy is an easy read that consumed me right from the beginning. I don't want to give away the ending but the story is about a father & son travelling on foot through a post-apocalyptic, charred America. They're heading south trying to beat the winter and find other survivors. Most of the story they're alone but they do encounter other people. People in general have been divided up into good & bad. The bad people catch, rape, kill and eat the good. As you find out there is an extreme shortage of food. This story pulls you in and doesn't let you go.

I admit it, I Ryan Charisma wept at the end of this book. It's such a good read. Run out and do what Auntie Oprah tells you....read this book!

Dry

I've finished another book by New Yorker Augusten Burroughs. This book was really good. I ate it up. Mr. Burroughs related to me in this story. It was so nice to read a book that dealt with gay men and their lives. Living in this 'straight world' finding a non-porn book concerning gay men is rather difficult. This book spoke to me. Not because I'm an alcoholic, no. Although some would differ with that statement (on many different levels). But because he talks about boyfriends and day to day life. What a joy that at my age (that which will remain unwritten) I finally find a book, that isn't so much gay, but a story with a gay main character. For this reason alone, you should read this book.

As for the story itself. It tells of Mr. Burroughs' adult life while working at an ad agency. How he got a $200K per year job with not even a high school diploma. (Where is the fairness in that I ask?) How he stopped being a raging alcoholic. His boyfriend and friends at the time and how their lives intertwined. A happy, sad, story with Augusten's wry sense of humor that I can absolutely relate to. Also I must mention that I feel that the author wrote this book better than the last one I read. Maybe he's perfected his skill? Definitely read this - especially if you're a gay, or better yet a gay alcoholic drug abuser.

Horray Jerry Falwell is DEAD!

Good, rot in hell ya bastid! May your judgement day be horrible and I'm only sorry it took you so long to die off. To hell with you and yours.

Yes, I've shaved my beard.

Auntie Mame (an irreverent escapade)

Well, well, well... I've finished this book and found it to be a great little read. I've seen the film(s), appeared in the musical myself; but who knew this was a book first? I didn't. I know "shame on Ryan Charisma." I must confess that this book was really entertaining. From the peek at life & times in NYC (where I live) from the 1920's through the 1940's - to the wonderful Mame character's quips and quotes - this book was hugely entertaining.

First off, I'm a big fan of the Roslyn Russell movie - she was brilliant in the title role. The movie followed the book pretty closely, of course there's more in the book, but aren't books always at least slightly better?

This book was a simple read, not taxing at all. I'm sad it's over, but hey - Mame can't live forever & ever....can she? I mean, it's not like she's Cher or something! However, I would like to send a message out to the forces of nature, God and whoever else can hear " I want an extremely wealthy aunt who happens to be eccentric and loving!" There I said it. Now how long before I get it?

Do You Wanna Watch Too?

Legally Blonde - the musical

OK everyone, pay attention 'cause this is gonna be good. Last night I took Mr. Adam to see Legally Blond - the musical on Broadway. It was super-fantastic and fun! I really, really enjoyed it. First off I have to say that this show is everything the common Broadway show go-er wants to see. Great catchy songs, talented cast, pop culture references, a million sets & a billion costume changes. I LOVED IT.

The show featured Laura Bell Bundy as Elle. She was a powerhouse performer. She could sing, dance and act. What a brilliant performance. I urge everyone who even remotely likes the movie to see this musical. I'm dying for the CD to be released. I must have it. The cast is huge and very talented. But now I must ask the question: "Am I gay or just European?"