Wednesday, July 06, 2005

506 L Street, NE

Last Saturday morning on my way to see the Newmans, I walked by the bright-but-dull blue-colored house with 506 imprinted on the mid-roof just above the porch. A lot of flashbacks.

kaybee, Perlis, defBef, Dylan, Jake, Wil, Otis, Tammy, Chanda, Nathan, Erik, Manny, Boucher, Casler, Wilkinson and many more.

My first 'Shroom trip occurred in that place. The drunkard Youens, in her bizarre sense, decided she wanted to sit on my birthday cake which was made by Patti Raswant when I was tripping on 'Shroom.

I remembered Erik complaining to me that he has to endure watching the "ENON BAPTIST CHURCH" right across the street from his bedroom while he was getting fucked by a guy. He had no curtains.

I remembered Manny decorating his bedroom with tree limbs all over the ceiling. Creepy.

I remembered Chanda asking me to verify about something on Erik's sphincter.

I remembered Erik going berserk and destroy the coffeetable by picking it and toss it back on the floor, caused four legs to go out -- hysterical.

I remembered rubbing a guy's tummy when he was lying on the floor under the car (I could not see his face) -- I thought it was Wil whom has been tolerant of my antics, but this guy was not even Wil! I turned beet red.

I remembered so many instances, bad and good, out of this 506 L Street. I lived a block away from this on K street but I admitted that I frequented the place as much as can be.

Friends who were at 506 L Street, NE -- please do share your memories.

Cheers,

R-

DC's NE Is In Progress

The Neighborhood of Northeast: It delighted me to know that I can walk on M Street in NE around midnight from the new Metro station (Florida Avenue/Gallaudet U Metro Station) to my friend's place on 10th Street NE. I noticed that the neighborhood, well known for its poor ghetto, is going through the gentrification process that uplifts the look of the area. One by one, the houses are becoming the houses that I wanted to live in. Which I could not say that about 10 years ago. Well done, Washingtonians. And yes, it is not complete -- it is work in progress.

Graystorm & Co.: Last Sunday night, I bumped into the fellow bloggers in Billy Kekua and Larry along with the assortments of KT, Don, Lee, Manny, Merritt, Jason and so on. It was good to see them once again. We cracked jokes and all that. Later, KT and Larry left. A cute guy who turned out to be Iranian flirted with me -- his name is Xerxes. Bizarre name -- I cannot imagine saying, "Oh, Xerxes!" But he has gorgeous eyes.

Oh, yeah, at that bar, Manny and I 005ed at two hearies for being so rude and abrasive. It was hysterical.

July 4th Fireworks: Thanks to Lee, Jason and I totally missed the fireworks -- we could barely see the fireworks from distance. But again, who wants to deal with the crowds on the Mall? Certainly not me. So off to DuPont Circle we went. We barhopped a lot. Went to The Fireplace's -- learned that Marb(t)y Bonales and someone else are banned from entering the bar due to the fiasco that they caused last month during the Memorial Day Weekend. Oh, can you say, "Not my problem!"??

Travis, Nathan and I: We went to Ben's Chili Bowl and had a great time munching these chili dogs and cracked jokes about everything else in the progress. Travis and Nathan are my fraternity brothers. Nathan is Mormon and yes, he's gorgeous to look at. I joked to Travis in front of Nathan that caused Nathan to go beet red as I said, "Travis, you know, there is something about Mormons that I want to hump -- I really can't wait to go to Salt Lake City in 2007 just to checkmark one Mormon off my list."

Suffice to say, Nathan turned and grinned so hard. Typical Mormon smile.

Then Travis and I had the funniest conversation which we nearly died of dehyderation -- it is about Mt. Rainier's glaciers, I told him that I learned that 14 out of 20 glaciers in Lower 48 states are on the Mt. Rainier's slopes. I told Travis, "If Mt. Rainier decided to explode, the glaciers could hurl itself through the skyscrapers in Tacoma and Seattle."

Travis chortled, "The Bush Administration will announce that the glaciers are terrorists and that by all means, we shall hunt down the glaciers and destroy them before they disrupt the American Way!"

I chortled, "Eco-terrorists!"

Travis laughed, "Y-E-S! Bush probably will try to bomb the glaciers all over the world but the glaciers escaped! Then he will address the nation that the glaciers escaped by melting! But next time, they won't melt."

So the absurd conversations ricocheted from me to Travis on how Bush would react to the glaciers being the eco-terrorists. That's why I enjoyed hanging out with Travis because we could keep up saying ridiculous things until the end.

Movies, Movies and Movies: Resident Evil: Apocalypse is interesting film. I noticed that it was filmed in Toronto. Boogeyman is scary. Meet The Fockers is okay -- it is overrated one! I finally saw Reign of Fire, it could be better. Matthew McC ... I cannot spell his last name, though -- when he took his shirt off and shaved his head and tried to jump onward to the male Dragon which ate him in a swift manner, he was sexy. OH, well, it lasted few seconds before he was eaten alive.

RAD Mess: I heard that a certain professor from Gallaudet travelled to Europe , he is encouraging people not to buy $350 combo ticket for RAD Conference -- only to select few ones -- as the means to boycott the RAD Board and CMRA Committees for their shitty efforts to reach the registrants. How did I know? I have a friend in Amsterdam who bumped in this fella and he was telling my friend and others not to cash in $350 combo ticket.

I also found a place to stay for 7 days for free. I shall have the access to the Internet and all that -- I shall live-blog during the week of Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf 2005 Conference.

3 more friends of mine decided not to go to RAD 2005 Conference because they lacked the sufficient information. It is getting bad, folks.

I Saw Gus English: I saw him at Cobalt last night. He looked cuter when he gained some pounds. Back then, he was like a pencil. Now he is cute. Umm ...

Tabitha Is Cool: Last night, we went to I Siam, a Thai Cuisine on 8th Street SE by Massachusetts Ave SE next to Blockbuster Video. Pad See Eew is delicious. It was always good to see Tabby. I'm glad that she is coming up to Philadelphia this weekend, then I'll come down to DC next week for RAD 2005 Conference.

It should be fun and exhilarating.

R-

Sunday, July 03, 2005

7.3.05 Tidbits

A Leap In Progress: In Santa Fe, New Mexico where the New Mexico School for the Deaf is located in, I knew of a couple who complained that the school is bit too tolerant and liberal for their children to attend. When I heard of this, I quickly got in touch with someone else in Santa Fe to get confirmation. And it was confirmed that it did happen and it was no big deal.

At the high school graduation ceremony, the valedictorian mentioned that she thanked her "partner" or "lover" for her support, endurance and love to help her graduate. Someone felt that what happened is so ... liberal. When one is tolerant and open-minded, it is automatically called "liberal" by any means! Such a ridiculous mentality.

I knew of a guy that worked at NMSD. He used to work as Coordinator Residence Educator before heading off to NMSD. I personally lost the respect for Cliff a while ago because of a fiasco that occurred with my job as Resident Advisor which he fired me unjustly and I fought savagely and won it back with the support and blessing of Campus Life Director Sue Hanrahan (God bless her!). She also ordered Cliff to apologize for what he did to me. He never did.

The Newmans: Spending the day and night with the Newmans is quite a blessing. It is sane. It is all about love. I love Todd like a brother. I love Dyan. I love Tayla and Thor. It was good to see Angela there as well. We had steak kabobs and chatted all day long to catch up with what we did in our lives. Dyan mentioned that she's stopping taking the pills and gave me a smirk.

Dyan is good mother. It was quite amusing that Tayla is going to her first camping for a week. Dyan went into a mother-mode and work on the details to ensure that Tayla has everything she needed before hopping off to the camping for a week. At 8, it is Tayla's first one ever. Dyan is understandably worried and aghast about it. I chortled, "Soon, she's off to college before you know."

Dyan smiled then pulled the sort of sad smile, "Yeah, I'm bit worried about it." Then she laughed. No wonder she would like to get third and ... fourth. Todd is all for it as he went on to explain the logics of his age and his children. Thor is awfully cute. He is quite an affection monster -- he's going to charm anyone out of their minds eventually. Like father, like son.

Pics will be posted eventually.

Spring Ridge: I cannot believe what I saw last night when a child talked to Tayla via the videophone, I was curious whether if he went to MSD or not. The brat, probably 9 or 10, from the deaf family ... italian one. He said, "Of course I go to MSD, I live in Spring Ridge!"

I was at loss to know what is the big deal about Spring Ridge, Todd and Tayla (at 8) explained that it is "exclusive neighborhood" where many Deaf families who has these money and expectations.

I turned to see the brat on the tube saying, "YOU DONT KNOW WHAT SPRING RIDGE? MY GOD!"

I shot back, "Well, I'm not from here. I lived in New York and Philadelphia!" The brat challenged me on few things which I dismissed it -- I teased that he should get a custodial job when he finish his time at MSD. "I will go to Gallaudet when I'm done with it!" He boasted. I smiled, "I hope you find a custodian job at Gallaudet."

Good grief -- like Gallaudet needs another punchbag like Dorian Yanke.

Later, I talked with few people -- they said that apparently, some Deaf families flocked to Spring Ridge in Frederick as the means to be part of that "exclusive community" reserved for affluent, well-to-do, narcissistic and reputation-driven. It is OK to be part of the "cream of the crops" but this concept of "exclusive community" will not prepare their brats in dealing with the real world outside -- not everyone else is smart nor rich. I won't be surprised that these neighborhoods will produce a group of nuts like Dorian Yanke.

I have no complain that Frederick has become one of the nation's favorite place for Deaf people to live, mingle and send their Deaf brats to MSD. I heard that there are lots of power struggles among the administration at MSD. If I had a family of my own and that I have deaf children, you can bet that it is off to Frederick I go. Why? Because in Frederick, it is OK to be Deaf, people get used to it. People do not give you hard time when you indicated that you're Deaf. It is somewhat utopia grounds for Deaf people to regain their sanity.

But Spring Ridge? It is absurd to see kids bragging about it. Even worse, I was told that their parents bragged about it as well. Folks, nobody in New York or in Los Angeles cares about Spring Ridge.

R-

Saturday, July 02, 2005

Karl Rove Is The Leaker!

Remember the fiasco that someone in White House leaked on information that jeopardized the CIA agent's life -- Valerie Plame? The Courts ordered the reporter to identify who's who or face jail time.

And the reporter, Michael Cooper, is working with Newsweek Magazine to reveal that the sources which identified the CIA agent, Valerie Plame, came from Karl Rove, the White House Deputy Chief of Staff! GW Bush's right man himself was the one who leaked the information, thus to endanger the life and career of Valerie Plame.

Scott McClellan, the White House Spokesman, said that anyone who leaked this should be fired. Let's see if White House will fire Karl Rove.

Yeah, right.

I am willing to bet that the Administration will try to distract the attention by doing something different to take away the troubles off from Karl Rove. Maybe killing a lot of people will distract us from dealing with people who violated the rule of law.

R-

Bitch Session VII

Frederick, MD: Am hanging out with the Newmans over the barbecue and the swim. It is good to see Todd and Dyan. Each time I see Todd, I feel good. There is something special about this guy. Ahh.

Here is the tidbits you all waited for -- once again, the disclaimer is that the session was produced by people who emailed to me to vent their opinions out. I just published it, it does not mean that I started it. You can defend by responding to the comments in the next session. Otherwise, enjoy!

R-

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Erin Land! This girl is gorgeous but she has a major problem. There are a lot of guys that want her and does she want them? No, she prefers to stay single. Wake up, Erin, and smell the coffee. There are PLENTY of guys that want you. Not all of them are Joey Kolcun, you know! He cheated on you, so what. Move on and give us a chance, girl. If you don't, then you are letting the gorgeous looking of yours
go waste.

RT is winning big. When people antagonized, berated or attacked him, it means you guys read his blog on a daily basis!

Dale the Wail. Who is this guy? He allows his wife to support him, she works while she is pregnant, they live in HER house. HE is going to stay home and play Mr. Mom. And STILL he tries to play God from his forum, where he sits back and JUDGES other people!

Come again?? Ugh!

McConnellism and His Followers are Doomed to Self Righteouness by Quashing the Basic Rights.

is it me that i think dorian yanke is the one who wrote rt101?

Alan of San Diego, is it amazing that your mother told everyone that you're Poz! She must be proud of you getting it after many visits to the batthouses in Philadelphia!!

Those Who Do Not Get Ridorism Should Be Taken Out To The Street And Be Shot.

Nice try, Lauren Lummer. Next time I'll thrust my cock up your asshole and ask you how that feels.

rt01, your truth is obscure beyond a galaxy of a doubt. go pacify your ass.

I want to fuck Carl again. His ass is hot. No, it is not you, Carl Denney.

to most NAD/TTMW writers: your work is weak. grammar does not a writer make.

Jeff & Amy, your path left a trail of destruction for others to pick up, heal and clean. You both would do a great service to the community by doing the carbon monoxide thing again -- after all, they said third time is the charm!

gloria and david nathanson are decent people. buzz the fuck off, you barren, dickless whore.

Deafreedom forums are hogwash, it is a place for losers to whine and retaliate. Pitiful. It is obvious that many do not understand the concept of freedom without tramplying on others' dignity.

mike wynne, roger kessler, and russ west have one thing in common: they're all GAY!

Is it annoying that Richard Guzman thinks he is the hottest thing to hit the Deaf Gay Community?! Guzman, having three nipples do not make you hot -- it makes you a freak by nature.

jesus, how long will it take people to figure out the common thread? fifteen. easy.

the ogress who judges most is being judged. compassion glues people together. try it on.

Somebody please take a picture of Alex Abenchuchan's ass and send it to Ridor so that he can publish it!

Serious biz! Tom Koch done married! Guess some of you gays will find him kneeling for cocks at these seedy adult bookstores.

Desmond & Sorace, you belong together. 'nuff said.

Alberto Acosta is coming to RAD -- do not trust him. He is pathological liar. Oh, he also has a thing for older men -- why not set up a blind date for him with Bill Terrell?

-hey fuckwad, teach your son some fucking responsibilities and how to flush the damn toilet. I am fucking sick of looking at pee stained toilet bowl because even tho your son isnt retarded! You dont set there any boundaries so while I dislike your son, I despise you! And thank you a fuck a lot for cleaning YOUR son's shit that he smeared on the wall, toilet seat and toilet paper roll, three hrs after I notified you of this! Send the fucking brat back to Oregon and for those of you reading, his son is not 2 or 3years old, hes 6 fucking years old. He can learn to clean up after himself! Piss on their sorry asses!!

Where is Bob Donaldson? He is playing "Nero while he fiddles" as the RAD crumbled. Great job, Bob!

Defaming Ridor? That is so ... gay.

this is for a friend who is stepping over the bounds, yo man, you keeping tally of every fucking thing you did for a person and then throwing it back in their face when they decline to spend time with you doesnt give you the right to guilt them. If anything it drives them away! So stop your whinning and get a life. If you don't have one, who's fault is that?! Mine, fuck no! So grow the fuck up! and quit keeping score!

I wanna bitch about Suzy Stecker ... how the hell could CSD hire her? She is a sleazeball! She lies and twists stories ... Isn't professional!!

Trudy is a dick

What is it with Merritt Holliway? He is not what is defined normal.

Anybody knew of Eric Sivak? IF NO, he is not worth a piece of horseshit. He is a carpenter in the deaf community in the District of Columbia. Believe me, he sucks! He cannot do his job, and CANNOT get his job done just right. All he does is to cheat deaf customers with his poor performance and take a chunk of money home. I have not heard a bit that he did a good job so far--NONE. Don't ever think about him getting a job from you, because he is a plainly dumb ass idiot who cannot get his job done. Please remember, "Beware of Eric Sivak."

I heard Eric Sivak is in trouble for doing shitty works on many Deaf persons' homes. Report him to the authorities if he fucked you around!

Bill Terrell, there should be a rule in RAD's Bylaws to prevent the old geezers like you from destroying everything that the people built from day one. You're self-loathing faggot who has nothing to prove but ruin people's expectations!

Cynthia, you're still stupid. Always.

Friday, July 01, 2005

Laurent Clerc Gallaudet

Darlene quickly IMmed me to tell me about the burial sites he visited in Hartford, Connecticut. Many of you knew that I enjoyed reading and discussing about History of this, that and there, I knew practically every detail of Deaf History from the past to the present.

But this one evaded me for a long time until Darlene mentioned it.

She said she was surprised to see the grave of "Laurent Clerc Gallaudet".

She said that Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet had a son named Laurent Clerc Gallaudet who died 14 months after the birth.

Darlene has the pictures of the grave marker if you are interested.

I always wanted to rename Gallaudet University to Gallaudet and Clerc University, just like Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. Laurent Clerc deserved it as much as Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet did. It is travesty that Gallaudet named a dormitory after the nation's first Deaf teacher. It is corny that Gallaudet gets the university to be named after him, whereas Clerc was named the pre-secondary programs, The Clerc Center.

If not for Laurent Clerc, Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet would be ... nonexistant!

Cheers,

R-

FAY DEAF

My friend from Phoenix IMmed me recently that there is an article about Deaf Gays in Phoenix's Echo Magazine. Except that it spelled wrong with its title, "FAY DEAF" instead of "GAY DEAF".

When it comes to that line, I was bit offended by that. Don't they realize that we preferred to be Deaf Gay, not Gay Deaf? Many Deaf people would say that they are Deaf first, gay second?! Why do you think I classify myself as Deaf Gay Militant? Because I am Deaf first, Gay is second!

Either way, the article is charming. TJ and Sean happened to accomdate with me to The Hole's infamous Triple XXX Party during the New Years' Eve two years ago -- let's say on the record, Sean and TJ left the party shaken and impossible to forget ... permanently.

My hag in Arizoona, Chlms' residence is not far from Sean & TJ's residence and I'm not happy with the arrangements, Chlms. I felt threatened by that, Chlms. You damn trollop, come back to me -- after all, you are mine!! ;-)

Either way, enjoy the article about Fay Deaf.

Hat tip to Deaf258 for the article.

Cheers,

R-