Standing at the Shores of a New Life

Near the banks the waters are calm.

It has been a turbulent year to say the least for me. So many changes have happened that I could not have expected a year ago.  I have grown as a man and have faced some of my fears with trepidation but seek to conquer the darkness that may lies ahead. The relationship has been … Read more

Life Is Starting Anew. Hold Your Head Up High

I am

I have been beside myself and astounded since Friday. I did not know what to think or what to say. I waited to make this announcement until I was ready and felt confident enough. I was laid off on Friday. I was given permission to come in late Friday to get my driver’s license renewed … Read more

Weekend at Birthdays, Brienna and Brian’s

Spencer, Brian and Allan

I had a wonderful time Saturday night. It was Brienna Becker’s and Brian Scate’s birthday celebration and we all got together to spend it with them. I started the evening early and had dinner with my friend Spencer at Hillstone (formerly Houston’s) in Dallas. After dinner, drinks and great conversation, we proceeded to meet everyone … Read more

Social Media Club Dallas at Ghost Bar | @SMCDallas @ghostbar_Dallas

Mariam Shahab, Craig Fisher, Jill McFarland, Joe Hughes, and Zane Aveton

Social Media Club Dallas started the year with a spectacular event at Ghost Bar. Gleaming from the 33rd floor of W Hotel, Ghost Bar hosted first event of the year for SMC Dallas. Attendance at SMC Dallas events has soared over the past year. Once again tickets sold out. I believe much of this has … Read more

Invasion of the Loving Family – Based on a True Story

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Marshall and I are so very fortunate to have our family on both sides to be so accepting of our relationship. So for fortunate that we seem to have family visiting often. Last week was no exception. Last Friday, we planned a couples date with my twin brother Randy, his wife Patricia, my younger brother … Read more

Our Weekend Together

Eiffel Tower dreaming...

It has been a long time coming. Marshall is coming back home. Marsh was in Austin for the summer helping his brother get settled and ready for college and get acclimated to the city.  He and his family then left for a two week vacation to visit their family in Germany.  As much as I … Read more

Thursday’s Meetup at Trinity Hall

Gathering at Trinity Hall

It’s been so refreshing to have recently encountered like minded intelligencia.   These meetups and tweetups of geeks and nerds have really open my eyes to the immense rich untapped treasure trove of which is Dallas. We gathered at Trinity Hall for our meetup on Thursday night. The turn out was impressive and I thank … Read more

Gathering at Houlihan’s

A social group with lots to discuss

It was star studded evening with socially interactive members of Dallas’ “aristocrats.” Discussions consisted of “shop talk” on technology and networking and then veered to horror movies and the new site http://www.thehumancinemapede.com. Lots of networking and meeting of professionals took place. However, it was the guest of honor, TheOnlineNanny, who we were saying farewell to … Read more

Morning at Swiss Ave Dog Park

Peering the skyline at Swiss Ave Dog Park

Our morning trek to the Swiss Ave Dog Park

ShaveDallas.org July 31st 7pm to 11pm at The Bomb Factory Production House

ShaveDallas.org Volunteer Meeting

I went to the organizational meeting for ShaveDallas.org. I meant individuals dedicated to the fight against cancer which has touched my life as well with Marsh’s mom, older brother and my departed beagle Rocky. Please come out to the event. ShaveDallas will be “fighting the good fight one head at a time.” Details: http://www.shavedallas.org/ WHEN … Read more

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