Butch

I am a butch. This blog is about what I think. If you do not know what butch means, you are probably on the wrong blog. In the interests of inclusion, though, I can tell you that “butch” means a lesbian that is big, strong, tough, more macho, less girly. Of course, there are no hard and fast rules – which is an ongoing theme in my blog (and in the comments), but those are the basics. A butch will most likely not wear makeup. A butch is often referred to as “sir” by someone who is not paying attention. What else? I am, after all, not just a butch. I am happily married to the most amazing woman ever, and the mother of two fantastic kids. I am also a lover of, in no particular order, beer, bow ties, breasts, movies, hiking, bookstores, travel, dogs, geocaching, polar bears, the gym, music, gadgets, and more. By day, I am an intrepid corporate entertainment lawyer. Although I try hard not to be labeled as such – sporting a bleached Mohawk, for example. Think more entertainment and less corporate. By night, bring it all on! In my blog, I talk about things from a butch perspective, but this is not just for butches. We all love our femmes. Please do not let me offend femmes, mine in particular! If you like what you read here, I hope you will comment and let me know what you think. If you do not like what you read, well, what the hell do I care? Start your own blog. Be Butch.

So many choices…

May 26, 2017 by Butch

Today is the 40th anniversary of the day Star Wars was released in 1977. I had a few choices this morning when I tried to decide what to wear to celebrate. Click here to see what I mean. Star Wars: So Many Choices I added a sweater vest to make my outfit presentable, and only revealed … Read more

Chosen Family… An Ode to “Snoopy”

February 10, 2018May 18, 2017 by Butch

Who knows what I mean when I say “chosen family?” These are people that you choose to think of and treat like family. You weren’t born with or adopted into them. You choose each other. I am an only child. Ask any of my past girlfriends or my wife, they will tell you. “Butch is … Read more

Perks of Having Perkies

May 16, 2017 by Butch

There are some perks reserved for those of us with breasts. For whatever reason, Butches and men lose their collective shit when in the presence of a nice pair of breasts. You don’t agree? Ladies, Butches and men often hold the door open for you, right? You don’t have to pay for dinner on a … Read more

Mohawk Baby!

May 11, 2017 by Butch

Look who I found in the airport… I have dubbed this cherubic infant “Mohawk Baby.” Actually, Mohawk Baby’s mom found me – and asked for a picture with her little one. This kid has some rad style! I can tell Mohawk Baby is going places. It’s butch to have a Mohawk. Be Butch.

Introducing the “Fairy GodButch”

February 10, 2018May 9, 2017 by Butch

I recently wrote about my friend Toni and her first self-tied bow tie. She was so excited she shared that with me in a text. She later called me her “Fairy GodButch” because I’d helped her a (little) bit with butch fashion. I helped her feel comfortable exploring all of her options. The outpouring of … Read more

Every Time a Butch Ties Her Bow Tie, Her Guardian Angel Butch Earns a Beer

May 9, 2017May 6, 2017 by Butch

I love talking about Butch fashion. I think Butches can benefit from some sharing in this regard. Many of us grew up in a household where we weren’t taught how to dress, like our siblings and friends who were all lined up gender-wise were. Moms teach their daughters how to dress for different occasions. This … Read more

Ode to Han Solo

May 4, 2017 by Butch

On May the Fourth Be With You, or Star Wars Day, I’d like to pay homage to Mr. Han Solo. Today, I am dressed like Han. I will walk around today in my Han costume, pretending to be him. Rakish good looks, charm to spare, self confidence on overload. Do I do this for the clothes? … Read more

Agador Spartacus Takes on Mother Nature

May 2, 2017 by Butch

The other day, I was cleaning the pool. I think it’s important to point out that this is the first time in my life I have had a pool. I was lucky enough to have one as a kid, and my dad always handled it. I didn’t have to take care of the pool. And … Read more

Let’s See How Jacked Up Our Friends At The TSA Are, Episode 3

April 27, 2017 by Butch

I got called to secondary inspection on my travels through San Jose security today. Hooray! The agent wanted to look at a credit-card sized multi tool I have in my wallet. It’s about 2×3 inches. It’s metal. A screw driver, bottle opener, wrench, you get the idea. It was a Christmas present from my wife. … Read more

Coffee & Sanitary Napkins

April 27, 2017 by Butch

After years of flying, it finally happened. Someone spilled something all over me. Coffee, to be exact. A lot of coffee. The woman behind me spilled what appears to be all of her large coffee onto the seat in front of her. That means much of it went through the seats and onto me.

I didn’t notice it at first. I was moving my water bottle for the lady joining my row to sit and felt moisture. Being a gentleman, I wiped it thinking it was from my water. Which was sealed. My other seat mate pointed out that it was coffee and it was all over me.

I felt my side and it was drenched. I took off my nice light green sweater and found it soaked. I asked the flight attendant for some club soda. She responded immediately with club soda, paper towels, and a sanitary napkin.

She explained that it is a trick of the trade because it is super absorbent (obvi) and it does not leave any paper residue like paper towels do. I had a good laugh with my surrounding passengers as I mopped up my sweater.

So, there you go. A super useful life hack for an unexpected object. I’m off to buy a big box of pads when I land.

It’s butch to soak up the coffee spilled on you with a sanitary napkin. Be Butch.