Wednesday, May 20, 2009

2 years ago from my perspective

Two years ago today I got a call from Richard at the LGBT center. I
was at the time a producer on the now defunct out at the center. He
wanted to know if I would be okay with covering a marriage equality
New York rally instead of the Aids Walk. I agreed to do it.

I met Chris my partner in crime for the day at his Brooklyn Heights
apartment and we made our way to Cadman Plaza for the rally.

The Gender Offenders performed, I'd known Candy Samples from having
lived in Queens and then this really cute blonde with a guitar got up
and started to create a trumpet with his voice. Then he sang a song a
cappela. What struck me was his adorable quiet demure Midwestern boy
smile and shrug leading into these incredible performances. I knew I
had to meet him.

I approached him at the tent for performers and introduced myself
through my centre credentials. I asked if he had a list because I was
too shy to ask for his contact info and thought I'd go see him
perform. He didn't have a list. I walked away.

Chris asked me what the hell I was thinking. You like him right, I
said yeah he has an amazing smile. I went back and my life has only
continued to get better since.

His smile

Konstantine Malakos
Loose Marbles Productions
347-604-1503
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Thursday, May 14, 2009

Vinyl

Rob and I got a turntable a couple weeks ago. I love it, I used to use
my parents back home. It really forces you to really listen to an
album it's music for the pre add world. I am currently working on
putting together a complete Julie Andrews collection. I now have The
Boy Friend, Camelot, Mary Poppins, Thoroughly Modern Millie,
Cinderella, and My Fair Lady on it's way ( thank you eBay )