Q & A With Your Token Gay, Vol. X

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Tracy from The Art Barista asks:

Here's my question: most of my friends are gay. Most of my friends are people I work with and the gays seem to gravitate toward me (and my husband). We are both completely heterosexual but it seems like the people I meet and tend to hang around with are gay - both male and female. Why do you suppose we get along so well? I'd trade their friendships for nothing else - they are some of the deepest and wisest souls I've ever known.
I think gay individuals in general enjoying being with people who are open-minded, funny, artistic, and wholeheartedly accepting, reserving no judgement. It seems that you and your husband have are very deep and wise souls as well. The fact that you have so many gay friends speaks to your character.

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Oreneta asks:

Ok, here's what I've always wanted to know...cats or dogs...which do you prefer and why???
Ultimately, dogs. I like cats, too, especially the ones that aren't evil and full of attitude and don't do the nasty on top of my body. I just love how dogs wear their hearts on their sleeves, and how excited they are when you get home and how easily contented they are just by spending time with you. But I DON'T love it when dogs bark a lot. Like mine do.

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J from WilloSwitch wants to know:

*cheeky grin* Do you have hair on your big toe and if yes, do you shave it off? *snicker*snort* But... I am serious. Inquiring 'mind' wants to know.

Why yes, as a matter of fact, my toes are hairy. However, I keep them from turning into bear feet with my handy dandy Manscaper. (Aside: I call my trimmer my Manscaper. There is not really a tool officially named "Manscaper." But I think there should be. Hmmm.)

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Twenty Four at Heart asks:

Have you had to deal with any discrimination at work? From parents of students?

Thankfully, no. I have not experienced one shred of discrimination at work, not to my knowledge. I am completely open with my boss and my coworkers and they are supportive and friendly. Those parents that have known about my sexuality have not made an issue out of it at all. And the kids just don't know, or they just don't care. There is onother gay teacher on my staff and I'd bet he would say the same thing.
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Mom #1 asks:

This question is more from Mom #2 than myself, but WHY do gay women (me) LOVE gay men (you . . . and others)? It seems so silly that I can't live my life without 3 or 4 gay men to make me happy. They are the only ones who understand me. Mom #2 says that I'm really a gay man trapped in a female body and that something is seriously wrong with me . . .but if that's true . . . then what is she? A gay man as well? Hm m m m m the mystery continues . . . I mean seriously . . . inquiring minds want to know. Do you get big kicks from hanging out with gay women? Huh?

Truth be told, I have very few gay friends. Remember? I live the non-mainstream life in the oh-so mainstream setting? We've made efforts to get out and make friends with other gay couples, male or female, but nothing has really clicked. And unfortnately, I haven't become close to anyone like you. . . a gay man trapped in a woman's body who likes other women. . . that is confusing!

I'll tell you one thing for sure, Mom#1. If we lived close to each other I'm pretty certain that you and I would be the best of friends!

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