The Idea of Soul Mates

Soul mate: it’s the idea of having another person being our other half. We hear the term everyday; in movies, real-life and especially Hallmark greeting cards. The thought of there being another human being roaming the universe that’ll complete us was a powerful message in Jerry McGuire that left the world in a hopeless state of romanticism–was that so bad? Just a little. It symbolizes that alone,...

A Gay Best Friend is not a Fashion Accessory

photo by marrinnyc.com In the beauty and fashion industry, people are always looking for the latest trend, style or look. And in that world, who ever gets it, wins. But what happens when the latest trends are human? The Gay Best Friend phenomenon has taken over. Everyone seems to have one, from reality stars to the fictional television characters we see on TV but do you have to be either to have one? According to...

Are You a Homo?

A few months ago, I interviewed New York City’s Sherry Vine for my book. I came across her Telephone video parody on YouTube and knew she had to be in my life. Not sure if she needed another Mexican in her world, I called her up and she agreed to the interview. Personally, I’ve always believed that talented people know other talented people--and since I have no talents, it’s no wonder I’m a...

Your Temporary Gay Best Friend

From yesterday’s post, Women: Why You Need a Gay Best Friend, I got several tweets, e-mails, Facebook messages and blog comments informing me that several of you don’t have a Gay Best Friend, and you’re now looking! I was talking this over with Cris, the straight girl I’ve been “gaying” for 26 years with and she encouraged me to help. Cris: Wow, so many women don’t have a...