Be Butch.
Tonight, while my wife was packing, she asked me to fix her nice Swarovski crystal earrings for her. There was a moment after she asked me – before I said yes – where she doubted my abilities. At least that’s what I thought when she said, “I guess I can do it.” “What do you … Read more
Hi there. It’s been awhile since we’ve talked. I know, I know I haven’t written or sent you any pictures. I haven’t even called. I feel awful. I’m sorry. Here’s the thing. I am having a really hard time right now. I can’t talk about it. Don’t even want to. I just need some time. … Read more
If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know that I get excited every year about going to The Dinah. If you’ve been to the big event, you know why. If you haven’t been… Why the hell haven’t you been? If you are a Dinah Virgin (it is a thing, they have stickers and everything), … Read more
This weekend I did some work in the garden. Dirty, difficult work. Adding sprinklers to each rose bush that we planted to keep our dog off of the back hill. Julia Childs’ Roses, in case you are curious. I am not a rose kind of Butch. Not much into gardening. I have a black thumb, … Read more
My wife came home from her first physical therapy appointment today. She is having some issues with her hip. Anyway, I asked her how it went. “Good,” she says. “The therapist evaluated my feet, calves, knees, the whole chain. She told me that I have Barbie Feet!” I could tell by the smile on her … Read more
My wife and I had an interesting moment this morning. She was watching Mary Lambert’s new video, Know Your Name. My wife tells me that “Callie” from Gray’s Anatomy, Sara Ramirez, is in the video. I like her, so I look over. Just in time to see her unhooded (she is actually in a mysterious … Read more
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
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
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
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