The Happy Homemaker Would Be Proud

Wow, how fun are these Betty White forever stamps? I would totally buy some If I weren't too afraid of the employees at my local Post Office to ask for them.

USPS writes:

Honor the life and legacy of actor, TV personality, and animal advocate Betty White (1922-2021), whose television appearances spanned the history of the medium and delighted generations of fans.  

Often called the "first lady of television," White graced screens for more than eight decades. She achieved great fame with "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "The Golden Girls" -- a couple of TV history's most beloved and groundbreaking situation comedies -- and remained phenomenally popular as an entertainer well into her 90s. As an avid animal ally, White used the bright light of her stardom to advocate for creatures great and small.

The stamp art features a digital illustration by Dale Stephanos based on a photograph taken by Kwaku Alston in 2010. Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamp.

More info HERE.

Be Queerful What You Wish For

I couldn't help but marvel at Dan Savage's response to news that Anheuser-Busch was ending its support of St. Louis Pride -- which was dripping with sarcasm directed at activists who have long derided so-called "pinkwashing" by corporations: 

I don't know if Dan and I think alike on so many things because we're the same age -- or in the same IQ range?(!) But the correct response to corporate support of LGBT events is and will always be this: TAKE YES FOR AN ANSWER! 

Kudos to too-clever-by-half Bluesky user Junkyard Monk for taking the time to queersplain the situation to Dan (and me) -- he's not even getting what people thought was the problem quite right(!) -- confirming my belief that anything short of all corporations liquidating and donating 100 percent of the proceeds to trans women of color, NOTHING would appease these lunatics. (And let's be honest, that wouldn't work either.) I used to refer to them as "well-meaning activists," but after the past few elections I'm not so sure. They’re fueling the loss of LGBT rights -- particularly of trans people -- but at least for them their sanctimony can never be taken away.

VIDEO: St. Louis bars boycott Anheuser-Busch after PrideFest cuts

Question: Why should Anheuser-Busch -- or any business -- support Pride events when all they get is trashed by misguided people for being "opportunists" or worse? 

On the Rag, Vol. 852

This week's rag 'n' mag roundup features a foxy fitness instructor; the men of "Mid-Century Modern"'; a bulging Bad Bunny; New Jersey's self-proclaimed queer atheist minister; and much more BELOW. 

Remains of the Day (03/26)

L.A. Friends: Don't miss Sweetie, a sketch show about friends -- co-starring my friend Matt Noonan -- helping friends helping friends and so on

The Randy Report: West Virginia Senate moves to revoke local LGBT protections

Edge: Closing night at Barracuda, popular gay bar in Chelsea since 1995

NYP: Well, why wouldn't she take a picture with him?

Wrestle Wednesday: Big bulge in Little Rock

The Advocate: Marcus Freiberger, a popular 45-year-old yoga instructor in Phoenix who vanished after leaving for a “blind date,” has been found dead. Curious that the mainstream media isn't mentioning that he was gay.

Baseball: Billie Jean King enrolls in college to complete history degree after over 60 years 

People: What is suicide?

MetroWeekly: "Porn Star University" started by gay-for-pay creator Andy Lee

Greg in Hollywood: It was a star-studded kickoff event for Hulu’s “Mid-Century Modern” which premieres this Friday!

ATP: Juan Aguilera, former Top 10 Spaniard who toppled Becker in Hamburg, is dead at 63

Extra: Bobby Sherman, former teen idol, announces Stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Gayety: What would you think if you found these naughty Polaroids in your late grandpa's garage?

Edge: Meet the bisexual New Yorker with the 13.5-inch tool. (It's only 8 flaccid.)

Encyclopedia Madonnica: Tony Ward has launched an OnlyFans at 61

Hot Cat of the Day: "I thought I was the home entertainment center."

Say Hello to Hollywood: Barry Jenkins to direct Zendaya in Ronnie Spector biopic "Be My Baby" for A24

Homo Box Office: (Spoilerish) I must say, I was deeply moved to learn about the death of Josh Clayton, an adorable gay 23-year-old resort worker who vanished from a British private island after attending a party hosted by aristocrats. But as is becoming all too often, I don't think "The Last Party: Death on Tresco" warranted three dragged-out episodes to explore "sinister rumors" his loved ones have heard, particularly when his friends who were there the night in question think it was all a tragic accident. A short doc or lengthy magazine piece would have sufficed. (My heart goes out to the family.) 

Mattel Toys in the Attic

 

I must say, not even The Sunshine Family from my childhood was as messed up at the Ratliffs!

Seen HERE.

Tennis Tuesday

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