I had to laugh the other day.
Someone described Going Gently as a "woman's" blog......
They also mentioned in no uncertain terms that it was homophobic, which is an interesting take on a sixty four year homosexual with a dog called Roger, but I will leave that argument well and truly alone.
I am not bothered that Going Gently could be seen as "feminine"...given the content I will take that description as a compliment.....as I have always enjoyed the company of women to that of men. Now I can do "men" as it were, friendshipwise, be sure on that! Out of perhaps nine close friends I have, four are male and out of those only one is gay, (another mate is sooooooooooooooo showbiz and a self confessed old queen he's as good a gay as you can hope for)..... but the rest , of course, are ladies!
Like Many gay men I was surrounded by women when I was growing up ( oh I know I am generalising here- so don't write in)....My mother was a bit of a drama queen in the style of Joan Crawford in Mildred Pierce whereas my maternal grandmother played a cross between Jane Darwell in The Grapes Of Wrath and actress Elizabeth Spriggs ( google her). Of course my twin sister and Elder Sister were always around like the cast of Little Women ( I would have been the irritating Amy..though I always saw myself as the virtuous Beth) and in the wings there was also a selection of strong aunts, family friends an a diminuative paternal grandmother to back up the oestrogen levels
Here, on the blog I am surrounded by fellow like minded bloggers , the majority being women, and its lovely.
Of course, as in my real friendships ( and I mean that nicely) I have a few guy friends here that are well and truly connected to their sensitive sides, and I sure that they wont mind me saying this, but the majority of buddies are non nonsense "garls!" with the odd wise cracking gay thrown in........just the way I like it!
Like minded friends with good senses of humor are the sprinkles on the donut of life!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to be one of the group. :-)
Hugs!
Your blog is a nice place to visit John.... and i read most every post and comment on most too... My blog has cobwebs and i'm lucky i post there once a month.. Its a slow death... Posted several times a week then once a week ..now once a month.. I much more enjoy reading other blogs than keeping my own going... I look forward to your blog with my coffee ... Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteProud to be one of your ‘garls’, I just love you as you are John. Jan in Castle Gresley
ReplyDeleteDon't think I've thought of your fine blog as leaning towards any gender, it's just good, sometimes thoughtful, sometimes funny, reading. Appreciate it!
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I'm still thinking about how someone could describe your blog as homophobic. Was it a bot?
ReplyDeleteI like gay men because they're less threatening I guess, and more in tune with their emotions (not always, but in my mind). They're not such assholes as straight men.
I consider myself one of the old "girls" who enjoy your posts so much. My ethic background is Welsh, as well as some Irish, and German thrown in. So I enjoy all of your postings about your community, your life, and all the funny things you write. I, too, own a black cat, half Angora, half something huge, so I can relate. Black cats have a personality all their own. I might be your oldest fan, am headed toward 86. So keep on writing about your life, your friends and family, your petys, and I will continue to enjoy all of it.
ReplyDeleteWhen I read your blog I am reminded that I am human and I am happy to know there is another human like you. We have never met and still you make me laugh or cry or learn - the learning part is what I'm especially grateful for. Gender is not important in this space. Thanks John.
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