I've been following you for a long time. I told you once (don't remember the exact words) that I was sad about some of what you went through as a child but applaud the man you are now. It is still is how I feel about you. We've never met but I know I would like you very much.
As a wise 3 1/2 year old, when my parents took me to a friend's farm on a Sunday afternoon so I could sit on a horse, I decided right then that that was how I wanted to spend my life. Happily, I managed to do it. I didn't get rich, but it made getting up in the morning something to look forward to. David, all of the bumps and detours in your life have put you in the best place, with LC, your writing, your cookbook, and your teaching; and you get to share your life with the love of your life! Thanks for a fun read, and you do have a beautiful voice!
Ah, yes. That reality thing. It must hit us all somewhere along our life line. At 14, I was going to be a doctor. At 16, I finally figured out how much that was going to cost. At 18, I got a job that I loved and worked for the same company for 37 years. A few years before my retirement, I was trying to figure out what to do next. Decided to go back to school. Got my doctorate (only Ph.D., not MD) finally. Checked that 14 year-old's box and did that until my hearing failed. Retired again and spent the last few years trying to garden in what amounted to a forest. I'm now too old and arthritic to garden, so I write for fun in places that seem to accept little old lady's reminiscences. Thanks, David, for triggering that one.
Footnote: That "Dr" is quite useful, even now, for getting reservations in busy restaurants. My One also uses it, on occasion, to squelch obnoxious acquaintances. It's quite effective for that.
Great article. I was right there with you through the dreams, the tears, the arguments, the accomplishments. And I still like Two Hungry Homos. Thanks for keeping it real!
I LOVED reading this better than any TV I have watched in eons. Can we talk about how fabulous you are now. Everytime you post, you are the first post I read. Best wishes to you. Thank you again for a perfect and brilliant post.
1) I do think that Zsa Zsa Gabor cornered the market on fame for fame's sake before those awful Kardashians, and her step great-granddaughter, Paris Hilton widened the path. They're all nightmares.
2) I am grateful you didn't go down the reality television path, and yet I have the feeling the way you would have tried to subvert the show would have been fun.
3) My old boss designed all the gowns Marlo Thomas wore in That Girl under the name Cardinali. And finally...
nothing better for a bad head cold (aren't they all...) than LOL and you did it several times and i mean LOUD! what a story! by the way, more that we have in common: my dad was a carpenter, i wanted to be a fashion designer (went to FIT), my fav class was "show and tell", and my housekeeper told me i should be a stand up comic. i bet a short show with you and me could be fun. anyway, thank you for helping me heal. you are the best writer--the absolute best. love to you and The ONE. from me and my ONE! ❤️ 🌹
Dear Rose, so sorry you're not feeling well. I JUST got over being sick in bed for four days. It was awful. Still feel a bit weak. I'm delighted you enjoyed the piece. I'm glad we stood our ground, but it would have been fun to shoot a show. I think my time has passed. No network wants to see two old, fat, gay men cooking and bickering, especially in the current climate.
Oh god—you made me LOL again! Par contra I think it would be a great relief from the current state of the nation’s mind.
I also feel weak which I think is from the body battling the virus. But the up side is weight loss and literally clear-headedness from going through a box of tissues.
Actually, I would like nothing more! But I also know the current ugly climate might not be so receptive. Anyway, this was such a story--a real adventure of desire, ambition and then reality (and not the reality show kind!). Good for you for sticking to your guns. And look where you are now--just where you should be in my opinion. I remain a big fan!
I've been following you for a long time. I told you once (don't remember the exact words) that I was sad about some of what you went through as a child but applaud the man you are now. It is still is how I feel about you. We've never met but I know I would like you very much.
As a wise 3 1/2 year old, when my parents took me to a friend's farm on a Sunday afternoon so I could sit on a horse, I decided right then that that was how I wanted to spend my life. Happily, I managed to do it. I didn't get rich, but it made getting up in the morning something to look forward to. David, all of the bumps and detours in your life have put you in the best place, with LC, your writing, your cookbook, and your teaching; and you get to share your life with the love of your life! Thanks for a fun read, and you do have a beautiful voice!
You two are born Rockstars. I LOVE your post, David! Thank you for making me smile again and again!
Ah, yes. That reality thing. It must hit us all somewhere along our life line. At 14, I was going to be a doctor. At 16, I finally figured out how much that was going to cost. At 18, I got a job that I loved and worked for the same company for 37 years. A few years before my retirement, I was trying to figure out what to do next. Decided to go back to school. Got my doctorate (only Ph.D., not MD) finally. Checked that 14 year-old's box and did that until my hearing failed. Retired again and spent the last few years trying to garden in what amounted to a forest. I'm now too old and arthritic to garden, so I write for fun in places that seem to accept little old lady's reminiscences. Thanks, David, for triggering that one.
Footnote: That "Dr" is quite useful, even now, for getting reservations in busy restaurants. My One also uses it, on occasion, to squelch obnoxious acquaintances. It's quite effective for that.
Great article. I was right there with you through the dreams, the tears, the arguments, the accomplishments. And I still like Two Hungry Homos. Thanks for keeping it real!
I LOVED reading this better than any TV I have watched in eons. Can we talk about how fabulous you are now. Everytime you post, you are the first post I read. Best wishes to you. Thank you again for a perfect and brilliant post.
Thank you for sharing this David. I think we both had similar dreams over the years!
1) I do think that Zsa Zsa Gabor cornered the market on fame for fame's sake before those awful Kardashians, and her step great-granddaughter, Paris Hilton widened the path. They're all nightmares.
2) I am grateful you didn't go down the reality television path, and yet I have the feeling the way you would have tried to subvert the show would have been fun.
3) My old boss designed all the gowns Marlo Thomas wore in That Girl under the name Cardinali. And finally...
4) F*ck Baby Wayne.
I absolutely LOVED this! ❤️ David, you ARE a star. 🤩
nothing better for a bad head cold (aren't they all...) than LOL and you did it several times and i mean LOUD! what a story! by the way, more that we have in common: my dad was a carpenter, i wanted to be a fashion designer (went to FIT), my fav class was "show and tell", and my housekeeper told me i should be a stand up comic. i bet a short show with you and me could be fun. anyway, thank you for helping me heal. you are the best writer--the absolute best. love to you and The ONE. from me and my ONE! ❤️ 🌹
Dear Rose, so sorry you're not feeling well. I JUST got over being sick in bed for four days. It was awful. Still feel a bit weak. I'm delighted you enjoyed the piece. I'm glad we stood our ground, but it would have been fun to shoot a show. I think my time has passed. No network wants to see two old, fat, gay men cooking and bickering, especially in the current climate.
Oh god—you made me LOL again! Par contra I think it would be a great relief from the current state of the nation’s mind.
I also feel weak which I think is from the body battling the virus. But the up side is weight loss and literally clear-headedness from going through a box of tissues.
Actually, I would like nothing more! But I also know the current ugly climate might not be so receptive. Anyway, this was such a story--a real adventure of desire, ambition and then reality (and not the reality show kind!). Good for you for sticking to your guns. And look where you are now--just where you should be in my opinion. I remain a big fan!