Ireland thoughts, Everett, Mi Padre Nightmare dinner, Cable Access

((written last night when LJ was down))

At Evergreen today, looking for John Ford, I saw Patrick, one of my professors that I studied in Ireland with. He has aged. He was engrossed in conversation so I didn't stop to say hello... plus we were in a bit of a rush. I also received an email this evening from a woman I studied in one of his classes (in the states) with. Ireland, and echoes thereof, keep echoing.

Technoboggan is tying up my Irish journals. I look forward to posting them... back-dated, so be prepared for going to previous years if you're bored and want to read.

John gave me some great advice on shaving. I could see in his eyes that he wanted to help me bald down... some day John, promise. I must get myself some balding clippers...

Wednesday we drove north to Seattle and I got to Everett just in time to meet up with the gent who wanted to shoot portraits of me. I'm looking forward to seeing how they turn out. Pinstripes and bald I really do think is the new look for me. We got some great stuff... then I burned CDs for Mi Madre (who was in Lacey), tried on clothing, and found myself fearful of the face that I look good in yellow, white and black checkered sheer shirts. Did I mention the shirt has ruffles?

Thursday we drove to the hotel where I had a session... I wrote there, and will put that up later. Afterwards, off to dinner at the Space Needle with Mi Padre, who proceeded to grill Furry on how many kids we wanted, health history in his family, housing plans, and more. It was really humorous. I don't think ever cared to know how many whores my father hired on one night in Thailand, ah, but such are the things my father wanted to share with his future son-in-law. The summary info given to Furry: You are marrying a brilliant woman who is likely insane and likes to walk the edge, and your children will likely be insane, have diabetes and thyroid disorders, and have addictive personalities. Oh, and BTW, the family you are marrying into has these black sheep, these murderers, and these skeletons in the closets.

I was very proud of Furry for not laughing.

Especially when mi padre asked how he felt about his wife receiving gifts of computers and other tech stuff from her father after we're married.

Hi. Dad. I'm here. I am NOT chattel. I am a human being, and yes, Furry and I are getting married, but that won't change that each of us are our own person, so please don't start treating me as some part of him after I'm "married off". Thanks.

Then off to pick up Natalie, then to the broadcast building to shoot for Panther's cable access show. I had many requests to have the dildo on my head. My favorite 2 discussions from the evening went something like this though:

(1)Caller: I'm Gay, and Bush hates Gays. He said in his Inaugural speech that he was going to kill Gays.

Me: You live in an interesting alternate universe Caller... Bush may have feelings about gender and sexual politics, but I know he did not say in his Inaugural speech that he would kill Gays. But I apologize for interrupting- Please continue with your diatribe.

Caller: I'm also a Jew. Bush is building gas chambers. He's going to kill all the Gays and Jews, and I live with other Gay men... I know.

Me: Thank you for sharing that Caller. Next?

(2)Caller: I don't feel you should put this sort of education on the air.

Panther: I feel that someone needs to educate on sexuality.

Caller: I think you're doing more harm than good.

Me: What sort of things would you find useful on a show like this to educate those who need information on sexuality?

Caller: Stuff from the Bible. I would teach stuff from the Bible.

Me: Oh, that's great. I can completely empathize with a desire to endear youth with an interest in establishing caring relationships with those they are going to be sexual with. What are your feelings about teaching those caring married Christian couples about the sorts of sex they could be having in the confines of their monogamous relationships?

Caller: What?

Me: You know, like talking about how just because you are only involved with one person doesn't mean a man can't get buggered by his wife, or any other sort of diverse sexual practices.*Click*

Me: Ah, right, is this part of the straight guy's don't do anal issue?

Panther: That's right. I'm really working on that one. Straight guys do do anal.

Me: Next call then?

Funny huh? The peanut gallery was great too. It was good to get to hang out with Panther on the air.