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My Out at Office Message
When my boss, Ben, signed into our Teams meeting yesterday, he didnāt see me. He saw a limited edition RuPaul teddy bear (thank you Build-A-Bear) sitting where I should be. He cracked up. I moved the bear. Being gay men, we were legally obligated to discuss this season of Drag…
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This Book Is Gay. This Ban Is Grievous.
A week ago, the cowards at the Hillsborough County School Board banned “This Book Is Gay” from middle schools. It was only available at Pierce Middle School, and had been challenged by a single parent who didn’t have a child at that school ā and was vetted by two committees…
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From Addict to Advocate
They say you should never meet your heroes. Not only have I met one of mine, but I’m honored to be her friend. It wasn’t enough forĀ Tiffany Hilton to conquer her demons. As she battled addiction, she saw firsthand the gaps in our criminal justice system. Recovery gave her a…
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See Ya Later!
Last week, my company’s revenue team1 descended on New Orleans to talk strategy, share information, and knock back a few hurricanes. We also did some team-building events, and the one I was looking forward to the least ā an airboat ride on the swamps of Louisana ā turned out to be…
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The Greatest Race
Iāve done quite a few races since I began running, but the most meaningful one was the Gasparilla 5K on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. Thatās because it was the first one I did with Cherie.1 Cherie and I worked together for a long time at the Tampa Tribune. If thereās…
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“Do You Have a Problem With Gay People?” No, I Have a Problem With This Person.
Behind the scenes, Iām very opinionated and work hard to advance civil rights. In public, though, Iām a bit more guarded with my comments. Iāve been this way since my reporter days ā I didnāt want anyone ever to doubt that I could be objective and fair, even though I…
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The International House of The Four Questions
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing an Emory T-shirt and yellow shorts. What is making Dave happy today? Dave discovered that Jinkx Monsoon will be performing here this summer. Heās going to buy tickets the nanosecond they go on sale. What is Daveās inspirational thought for the day?…
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Oops, I Madrid It Again
My eyes light up when people tell me theyāre headed to Madrid. The short time I lived there as a kid gave me a long-lasting and deep connection to the city. Like a true MadrileƱo, I root for Real Madrid and get very defensive when someone suggests Barcelona is a…
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Forget It, Jake. It’s The Four Questions.
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a gray polo shirt and brown shorts. What is making Dave happy today? Two things are making Dave happy today. First, Dave woke up early this morning to walk along Bayshore Boulevard at sunrise. The second thing that’s making Dave happy today…
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Iām a Doctor, Jim, not The Four Questions
What is Dave wearing today? Dave looks stunning in a black polo shirt, tan shorts, and Stan Smiths. What is making Dave happy today? Dave saw the first episode of Picard. He gave it a B, saying it was a bit slow and disjointed but seems to be laying the…