Butch: My New Permanent (marker) Tattoo

Tonight, while writing our Christmas cards, my wife got bored and started drawing on my arm with a pen. What did she write? “Butch,” of course. Just like Lea Delaria.

Now, I would never claim to be as Butch as Lea. Nor would I claim to be as talented a singer as Lea. I would never claim to be as funny as Lea. And obviously, I am nowhere near as famous as Lea.

But then, I have interviewed her. I have had drinks with her. I am taller than her. And, I do drink better beer than she does…  At any rate, I am a huge fan of Lea’s. She is one of my heroes. Really, only one of a very few Butches that I look up to. So, when I saw the tattoo that Lea has on her arm on my own arm, I of course said, “Grab the camera!”

The following ensued…

 

  And, because I feel ridiculous when I try to “look sexy” or even “look extra Butch” for that matter, so did this…


I may not be as Butch as Lea, but I am Butch enough for me. It’s Butch to proclaim your Butchness in whatever way you see fit. Be Butch.

2 thoughts on “Butch: My New Permanent (marker) Tattoo

  1. I’m not sure what I love more, your fourth photo, the fact that your wife drew that on your arm, your bow tie, or the fact that it is so casually undone! So much to love here. This is one of my favorite posts of yours so far. Thank you, for being you, for being honest and for sharing.

Leave a Comment

error: Content is protected !!