July 4, 2012...

As many of us celebrate our freedoms, let us consider the freedoms we have denied others, or have fought to take away. I stand in solidarity with not just my gay brothers and sisters, but every person…

Donna Summer and I became Christians around the same time and place. But she was so famous that she was whisked away by church leaders and taught what to say to the out-of-control press (think: cult experience) especially regarding AIDS…

Last night I posted on Facebook:

“My dear Ari. Taught me to sing, dance, march to my own drummer-and be nice to the fans. My heart is forever broken.”

I did this because sweet Ari Up from the legendary band…