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Trek: My Peace Pilgrimage in Search of a Kinder America

Trek: My Peace Pilgrimage in Search of a Kinder America

The diverse, disparate cast of characters one heart-broken 67-year-old musician meets during a 900-mile, 90-day test of will and endurance renews his

2019

Stories

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

At 75, I Am Not Okay. Are you?

A New Year’s sing along with reality

5h ago

At 75, I Am Not Okay. Are you?

5h ago

Published in
Prism & Pen

We’re All Apes, My Gay Neighbor Claims, Unworthy of Respect.

Even within the LGBTQ+ community, there’s an extremely wide spectrum of opinions and political/social beliefs.

1d ago

We’re All Apes, My Gay Neighbor Claims, Unworthy of Respect.

1d ago

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

This Septuagenarian’s Need To Be Right… And Be Liked At The Same Time

Still struggling to avoid coming off as a pompous, self-righteous know-it-all.

Dec 23

This Septuagenarian’s Need To Be Right… And Be Liked At The Same Time

Dec 23

Published in
Prism & Pen

Coming Out… The Ripple Effect

It’s tempting to think that coming out is all about us. And, it is… first and foremost. But, then again, it’s not.

Dec 20

Coming Out… The Ripple Effect

Dec 20

Published in
Backyard Church

The Movie “Conclave” Challenges Concepts About Gender (Unfortunately, it stops there)

Spoiler Alert… this article reveals critical details in this film’s plot

Dec 20

The Movie “Conclave” Challenges Concepts About Gender (Unfortunately, it stops there)

Dec 20

Published in
Prism & Pen

Two Elderly Queer Neighbors Cope Differently in Post-Election America

Being human, politically aware, and somewhat sane ain’t easy these days.

Dec 16

Two Elderly Queer Neighbors Cope Differently in Post-Election America

Dec 16

Published in
Prism & Pen

Will ‘King Donald’ Exercise His ‘Divine Right’ to Define Your Gender?

Project 2025 allows him to take away your right to identify with and live as whatever gender reflects your sense of self.

Dec 14

illustration of Trump with a smug smile, eyes closed, wearing a cartoon bejeweled crown. caption: THE GREAT MAGAKING

Dec 14

Published in
An Injustice!

LGBTQ+ Dignity Depends on Truth, Not Lies.

I, for one, will not be following the “travel advice” doled out under Ossiana Tepfenhart’s #5.

Dec 9

LGBTQ+ Dignity Depends on Truth, Not Lies.

Dec 9

Published in
Prism & Pen

‘Close To You’ Deserves To Be An Instant Queer Cinema Classic

Treat yourself to Dominic Savage and Elliot Page’s tour de force.

Nov 23

‘Close To You’ Deserves To Be An Instant Queer Cinema Classic

Nov 23

Published in
An Injustice!

An Open Letter to Rep. Nancy Mace

Trying to find a dollop of humor in a pathetic, grandstanding display of self-righteous bigotry

Nov 21

An Open Letter to Rep. Nancy Mace

Nov 21

Rand Bishop

Rand Bishop

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Bishop's latest book, the semi-autobiographical novel, Long Way Out, is available in e- and print editions through most major online booksellers.

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