Shane and I took a break from fixing up our new house and went out to dinner at the River City Grill in Punta Gorda, FL. It was wonderful. I had the Phylo Salmon (pictured) and Shane had a New York Strip Steak with Mashed Potatoes. Next time I'm getting the potatoes instead of the rice. They were yummy! It all was really good though. ...

At least the Bush State Dinners had a little class. ...

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“Better remain silent and be thought a ___________________, than to speak and remove all doubt. So much for quiet dignity. (With apologies to Abe Lincoln.) ...

Stop me if you've heard this before. Once again, Democrats in Congress are blaming President Obama for putting the brakes on Don't Ask Don't Tell repeal, as if the White House introduces legislation that the House and Senate can then... ...

(Or “CPAC: Sideshow and Snake Oil, Pt. 2″) The circus sideshow that was CPAC folded its tent and left Washington weeks ago. However, its apparent ringmaster and chief snake oil salesman still sweats, struts, and sobs across the “stage” of conservative media — that medicine show never stops rolling and never stops hawking its “solutions” to Americans who are in desperate need of something to ease their economic aches and pains, and heal their political maladies. And like the medicine shows of old, Glenn Beck — and others like him — peddle magical “miracle cures” that ...

The abrupt resignation of New York Congressman Eric Massa seemed ideal for a SNL send-up, replete with stories of naked shower chats with Rahm Emanuel, tickle fights with his all-bachelor flatmates, self-described "Caligula orgies" naval initiations, and -- of course... ...

I know it's not exactly news that regular radio sucks, but it's really getting ridiculous.I have 5 music stations programmed on my car radio - all rock-oriented, if you count the pop-rock-oldies-mishmash of JACK-FM. I only listen to/from work (about 30min each way) , to/from the gym (about 10min) and out to lunch a few times a week (maybe 10 minutes total) . Even then my morning listening is mostly talk-radio and I often listen to my iPod on the way home from work. Still, even with these limited listening times, it's incredibly apparent that the playlists on these ...

We've been working hard getting our new house in Punta Gorda, FL, set up. It was a forclosure, so it was a mess. Not only was it filthy, but there are lots if repairs to get done. Luckily, Shane's step dad has been there to help us. Thanks Jerry! We have also already bought a sofa and our beds are being delivered tomorrow. We love this house! It was worth all the trouble. Look at that view! ...

Here are the five biggest stories from Gay News Watch over the last week: Gay couples begin to wed in Mexico City: QUICK LOOK: Five same-sex couples wed in Mexico Thursday as Mexico City became the first Latin American city... ...

The house is ours!!! We found out at 5:15 today (finally) that the seller provided the HUD statement and so we get the keys. It is such an amazing relief. It is almost 5:30 now and we are halfway through South Carolia, but very happy now.Sent from Mark's iPhone.www.runningwithbluesponge.com ...

On our drive to Florida, I took a picture at approximately the place along I-95 I would be on my virtual run from DC to our house in Punta Gorda, FL. The distance it has taken me 2 and a half months to run-- about 220 miles--we drove in 3 hours. I wish I could Photoshop a picture of me running here (with a blue sponge), but don't know how to do that on my iPhone. ...

It is just after 11am and we've signed and Fed Exed the papers to close on the house in Punta Gorda (see previous post). The only thing we're waiting on is for the seller to sign the HUD statement. Once our title company receives that, Shane's mom can get the keys. There always has to be some drama. We're hoping the HUD comes through today or we can't get in the house until al least Monday. Right now, we're in the car driving in the rain south to Florida. We should get down there tomorrow afternoon--about a 16 hour drive. ...

We are all set to close on the house we're buying in Punta Gorda, FL, tomorrow! This has been the most stressful 2 weeks we've ever gone through. Everything that could go wrong has gone wrong with this house, but there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Barring another unforeseen problem, we will own the house starting tomorrow. It is hard to believe that it might actually happen. We have to sign the documents and overnight them back to Florida tomorrow morning. Once they get confirmation they are sent, Shane's mom can get the ...

Originally published in MetroWeekly. It’s funny, and often fascinating, how so much can change in such a short time — and yet change so little. When our family arrived back home on Tuesday evening, we were the same family we were when we left home that afternoon. Yet, as a family we experienced an important change when my husband and I — after being married in all but the legal sense for 10 years — were legally married to each other Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony was brief and only attended by the media, a few friends, neighbors and supportive community members. ...

If you haven’t seen this yet, well, you should. It never ceases to amaze me how children just “get it,” unless they’re taught otherwise. On the day we got married, Parker had a half-day at school. Before he left, he said, he told his classmates that his parents were getting married. His classmates have met both the hubby and me, so they know what that means, and it doesn’t seem to be a big deal to them. From the mouths of babes… ...

Give Senegal's Prime Minister Souleymane Ndiaye some credit. The usual pattern we see in "blame the homo" is to explain some natural disasters or social decline -- or the threatened destruction of human civilization -- by pointing the finger at... ...

"We tried the carrot. Now it's time for the stick." That's the message from Cynthia Nixon, Miranda of "Sex and the City" fame, in a simple yet powerful new PSA for the fledgling group Fight Back NY, which exists for... ...

• Looking forward to: The hubby and I will be part of a 1pm online chat @ marriage equality c/o WaPo. Come join in! ( http://bit.ly/byX0XH ) #

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• Looking forward to: The hubby and I will be part of a 1pm online chat @ marriage equality c/o WaPo. Come join in! ( http://bit.ly/byX0XH ) #

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