It’s Monday morning, and I don’t want to move from my couch today. I’d rather just stay here and do nothing all day long. Sadly, it’s a work day. I’ve considered calling in sick because I don’t feel well this morning, but I probably won’t. I’ll reassess how I feel a few more minutes and see if I want to go in today or not. If I am going to work, I’ll have to get up, take a shower, and get dressed. I don’t want to do any of that.
I began my life in the South and for five years lived as a closeted teacher, but am now making a new life for myself as an oral historian in New England. I think my life will work out the way it was always meant to be. That doesn't mean there won't be ups and downs; that's all part of life. It means I just have to be patient. I feel like October 7, 2015 is my new birthday. It's a beginning filled with great hope. It's a second chance to live my life…not anyone else's.
My profile picture is "David and Me," 2001 painting by artist Steve Walker. It happens to be one of my favorite modern gay art pieces.
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The Closet Professor 
October 16th, 2023 at 6:33 am
Today’s man is lovely and slim and has just enough obscured to avoid upsetting some folk.
I hope your malady passes quickly.
October 16th, 2023 at 8:29 am
Sometimes we all need to sit on the couch in just a robe or a cuddly blanket and nothing else. Hope you feel better soon.
October 16th, 2023 at 11:16 am
I understand your feeling, I feel the same way today. Hang in there!
October 16th, 2023 at 11:24 am
Thanks, everyone. I’m hoping that I feel better by tomorrow.