January 30, 2026

Under the Covers

By Joe

It is so cold this morning that I feel like I should have gone to bed last night wearing a sweater. When I sleep, I almost always wear a T-shirt and no pants because my legs get ridiculously hot at night. I’m generally a #5 on this chart—but from past comments, I’m guessing a fair number of you are solid #20s.

As I write this, it’s –6 degrees, with a projected high of 4. Thank goodness it’s my work-from-home day. The very first thing I did this morning—after feeding Isabella—was make a hot cup of tea and pull on sweatpants and a hoodie. I may overheat when I sleep, but the moment I get out of bed? I’m instantly frozen.

Winter really does keep us humble. 🥶🫖

* * * * * Red Alert * * * * * 

Possible spoiler ahead…

On a completely different note—has anyone else watched the latest episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy? It feels increasingly clear to me that Jay-Den is a gay Klingon. He’s played by Karim Diané, who is unmistakably gay, and the show has already teased that Jay-Den will have a romantic storyline at some point.

I originally assumed that would be Kyle from episode three, but after this week’s episode… I’m not so sure. The scene between Jay-Den and Daren felt very sexually charged. I genuinely thought they were about to kiss.

Was it just me, or did anyone else feel that spark too?

About Joe

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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. View all posts by Joe
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6 responses to “Under the Covers”

  • noisilycool3bc9850581's avatar noisilycool3bc9850581
    January 30th, 2026 at 6:06 am

    No. 20 is best, except for a cold winter night where a tee shirt helps with warmth.

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  • noisilycool3bc9850581's avatar noisilycool3bc9850581
    January 30th, 2026 at 6:15 am

    Joe, a former GF from California used to help edit the scripts of Star Trek. William Shatner became her first lover. She was kind enough to mention after a long session that I was better!!

    I have not kept up to date with more recent films. “Klingon” always amuses British readers. A klingon is what we refer to the bits that stick to the bum before loo paper gets applied.

    Who is the handsome actor looking intently at the Klingon?

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  • noisilycool3bc9850581's avatar noisilycool3bc9850581
    January 30th, 2026 at 6:45 am

    Many thanks Joe. I see he is British but his features are not Anglo-Saxon. May be there is some Turkish or Kurdish or similar in him, but which ever, he’s dead handsome.

    I am afraid this sort of SF flies straight over my head.

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  • noisilycool3bc9850581's avatar noisilycool3bc9850581
    January 30th, 2026 at 7:14 am

    Many thanks Joe. Yes, there is Kiwi there. He’s so hot and handsome. The face that will launch a thousand cocks!!

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