Being a child of the 1980s, I was around for a large amount of urban legends that dealt with Halloween. Many of them still exist today, oddly enough, and there have even been new ones added since I was a kid. Since my childhood, it seems like there has always been groups of people that … Continue reading Top Ten Halloween Urban Legends
My Halloween Playlist
My favorite Songs for Halloween playlists. From the Monster Mash to Thriller, awesome must haves for your Halloween parties.
Appalachian Halloween Memories
My love for Halloween can be traced back to my childhood. Sure, most people will say that and chalk it up to kids and candy but it was more for me. I have always loved a good scare. What I think really plays into it was growing up in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. It … Continue reading Appalachian Halloween Memories
Seven LGBTQ Horror Movie You Need To See
Since before the dawn of the Hays Code in 1934, LGBTQ characters have graced every movie genre, including horror. The Hays Code was a set of rules that movies had to follow in order no to corrupt people who watched them. That led directors and writers to hide things like LGBTQ characters or love in … Continue reading Seven LGBTQ Horror Movie You Need To See
Truth About Body Image
If you have read my blog before, you know I try very hard to be body positive and sex positive. I believe that is how we, as humans, should interact with our world. To not be ashamed of the things that all people do or have. Every body is beautiful in it's own right. Every … Continue reading Truth About Body Image
A Helping Hand
The world has changed a lot since Covid has descended upon it. We are still trying to get used to the ideas of social distancing and wearing masks. Our past times have changed, as well. Gone are the days of going out to the bars in large groups and drinking until the wee hours of … Continue reading A Helping Hand
Asian Lantern Festival 2020
For the past three years we have made it a thing to visit the Asian Lantern Festival at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Each year the adjust their theme, while still incorporating the traditional elements. Now, I am not too ashamed to admit that the theme is usually lost on me. This year was supposedly something … Continue reading Asian Lantern Festival 2020
What Is The Definition of Beauty
When we think about the kind of men we're attracted to people like Chris Hemsworth, Idras Alba, or Henry Cavill come to mind. Rock hard abs, sculpted bodies with zero percent body fat, perfect teeth, and impeccable looks. From our youth, we're bombarded with what's considered beauty. Our minds are shaped by images in magazines, … Continue reading What Is The Definition of Beauty
Mask of Masculinity
As children, we are set upon a path to adulthood. Boys are taught to become men and girls are taught to become women. We are told these are immutable characteristics, it is what is expected of us. This is the normal way of things. Men are taught to hide their emotions away from the world, … Continue reading Mask of Masculinity
The Temple of the Body
It is an old trope, gay men are repulsed by vaginas, and lesbians are fueled to rage at the thought of a penis. But is this actually the truth or some outdated mindset of a bygone era that promoted sexist ideals. How much of this hearkens to a past post about what is "normal." I … Continue reading The Temple of the Body