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Saturday, June 18, 2016
These have become part of my grieving and healing. Please help support the work we're doing to provide long term culturally competent support and services to our Hispanic community. You can make a donation at www.SomosOrlando.org. #SomosOrlando
This is my friend Christina Marie Hernández, She has been working non-stop since Sunday to help the victims, family and friends of the Pulse Nightclub shootings. She has been making sure that information, services and assistance was available to those that needed it in Spanish, and to make sure that Latinos knew what was there. Please listen to her message, we are all the colors of the rainbows, and the work she has done is very important and needs to continue to unite all of us to overcome this tragedy and to make the world a better place for us all.
“Ugly Betty” Cast Reunites, Reveals What Happened To Their Characters
#HuluBringBackUglyBetty
From: NewNowNext
Ferrera said, by 2016, Betty would be returning to New York after six years in London to find that sister Hilda has had another baby and opened a salon, while Indelicato thought Justin would be finishing fashion school. (No word on if he’s still still dating high school love Austin.)
Horta also revealed his original idea to have Betty be an FBI agent undercover at a fashion magazine.
We’re kind of glad that didn’t pan out.
From: NewNowNext
The cast of ABC’s Ugly Betty reunited at this year’s ATX Festival, reminiscing about their time together and contemplating the possibility of resurrecting the beloved series.
Actors America Ferrera, Vanessa Williams, Ana Ortiz, Ashley Jensen, Michael Urie, Rebecca Romijn, Judith Light, Eric Mabius, Tony Plana and Mark Indelicato came together with out show creator Silvio Horta to talk about what the future may have held for their characters. (Becki Newton, who played receptionist Amanda, was ill.)
Williams joked that acid-tongued editor Wilhelmina Slater and sarcastic gay assistant Marc St. James would probably have “taken their shit” to London to run a British version of Mode magazine.
Speaking of the show’s dynamic duo, Urie recalled the first time he went to the makeup trailer, where Williams said to him, “You’re Marc? This will be fun.”
Of magazine matriarch Claire Meade, Light lamented that she’d probably be “back in the sanitarium,” while Mabius offered that her dim hunk of a son, Daniel, would have given the Mode reigns to his trans sister, Alexis, (Romijn).
Ferrera said, by 2016, Betty would be returning to New York after six years in London to find that sister Hilda has had another baby and opened a salon, while Indelicato thought Justin would be finishing fashion school. (No word on if he’s still still dating high school love Austin.)
Could we see an actual reunion? Last year the ATX Gilmore Girls cast reunion led to the series being revived on Netflix. Ferrera hopes the same will happen with Ugly Betty, urging fans to get #HuluBringBackUglyBetty trending.
Though it was only a few years ago, the show was trailblazing in many regards—a mainstream network series with a Latino family at its core was practically unheard of, as was one with a smart, successful trans woman and a flamboyant (and happy) gay teen.
Indelicato revealed how own coming-out process mirrored Justin’s.
“Mark, I remember having a really interesting conversation with your mom about that,” Rebecca Romijn said to the young actor, whose mom told him “you were going to be able to help kids doing this role.”
Horta also revealed his original idea to have Betty be an FBI agent undercover at a fashion magazine.
We’re kind of glad that didn’t pan out.
A Special Note To My Dad On Father's Day
Wrote this letter to my Dad for Father's Day. I was written with many tears, but I really proud of myself for what I wrote. I hope that he will feel the same.
Dad,
Just a note to wish you a Happy Father's Day. After the events that have happen over the past week,as I struggle with my feelings about it, along with all the things that have happened in our lives over the past few years, this seems like the right time to say these words.
First, I want to let you know that I love you, and always have. I know we have had some rough times and spent many months at different time not speaking. This was more my fault then yours, having a lot to do with my own issues in learning to love myself. I should have know that you loved me no matter what, and you always were always trying to protect me, push me to succeed and be the best person I could be.
I know that there are many things we don't agree upon, we often have very opposite points of views. That being said, I think it is because even though we are very different people, we are so much alike. I as I grow older, I can recognize so many things in me that I know are from you. And we have learned that we can agree to not agree on things, rather then fight about it.
I was and probably am still not the perfect son, and I am sure you can agree that you are not the perfect dad. Yeah, you made mistakes but you did the best you could, and when I look back at most things, I understand that.
Growing up there were things that happened to me that I wish I could have told you, or should have told you, things that happened to me that I wish you could have protected me from. I am sure it would have changed me as person. But we cannot change the past and have to try to move forward, which has not always been easy.
Dad, I have heard you cry for me, and that has let me know now, how much you love me. The day you had your heart attack was one of the worst days in my life. I was so afraid that you were not going to make it, we were not on great terms at that time. I did not want things to end that way. I thank God that he was not ready for you and we have had more time together. Life is too short, and one never knows when it will end and that is part of the reason I have to say these words today.
There is a song by Reba, that played one time we together and you said it reminded you of Grandpa. I don't know about that, but today, in my mind, I could have written it about you.
The Greatest Man I Never Knew
The greatest man I never knew lived just down the hall
And everyday we said hello but never touched at all
He was in his paper, I was in my room
How was I to know he thought I hung the moon
The greatest man I never knew, came home late every night
He never had too much to say, too much was on his mind
I never really knew him Oh and now it seems so sad
Everything he gave to us took all he had
Then the days turned into years
And the memories to black and white
He grew cold like an old winter wind
Blowing across my life
The greatest words I never heard I guess I'll never hear
The man I thought could never die is been dead almost a year
He was good at business but there was business left to do
He never said he loved me guess he thought I knew
With all this being said, I am proud to be your son and damn lucky to have you as my dad. Our relationship has never been perfect, and all I ever wanted to do is make you proud. I hope that I have have done that. I am not sure how much time either of has left on the planet, but I hope it is many more years. I hope and pray that you have a joyous Father's Day. Have a cocktail (or two) and make the most of the day.
With all my love, your youngest – Dan
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Got a response back from my dad about the letter I wrote to him for father's day and wanted to share it.
Dad,
Just a note to wish you a Happy Father's Day. After the events that have happen over the past week,as I struggle with my feelings about it, along with all the things that have happened in our lives over the past few years, this seems like the right time to say these words.
First, I want to let you know that I love you, and always have. I know we have had some rough times and spent many months at different time not speaking. This was more my fault then yours, having a lot to do with my own issues in learning to love myself. I should have know that you loved me no matter what, and you always were always trying to protect me, push me to succeed and be the best person I could be.
I know that there are many things we don't agree upon, we often have very opposite points of views. That being said, I think it is because even though we are very different people, we are so much alike. I as I grow older, I can recognize so many things in me that I know are from you. And we have learned that we can agree to not agree on things, rather then fight about it.
I was and probably am still not the perfect son, and I am sure you can agree that you are not the perfect dad. Yeah, you made mistakes but you did the best you could, and when I look back at most things, I understand that.
Growing up there were things that happened to me that I wish I could have told you, or should have told you, things that happened to me that I wish you could have protected me from. I am sure it would have changed me as person. But we cannot change the past and have to try to move forward, which has not always been easy.
Dad, I have heard you cry for me, and that has let me know now, how much you love me. The day you had your heart attack was one of the worst days in my life. I was so afraid that you were not going to make it, we were not on great terms at that time. I did not want things to end that way. I thank God that he was not ready for you and we have had more time together. Life is too short, and one never knows when it will end and that is part of the reason I have to say these words today.
There is a song by Reba, that played one time we together and you said it reminded you of Grandpa. I don't know about that, but today, in my mind, I could have written it about you.
The Greatest Man I Never Knew
The greatest man I never knew lived just down the hall
And everyday we said hello but never touched at all
He was in his paper, I was in my room
How was I to know he thought I hung the moon
The greatest man I never knew, came home late every night
He never had too much to say, too much was on his mind
I never really knew him Oh and now it seems so sad
Everything he gave to us took all he had
Then the days turned into years
And the memories to black and white
He grew cold like an old winter wind
Blowing across my life
The greatest words I never heard I guess I'll never hear
The man I thought could never die is been dead almost a year
He was good at business but there was business left to do
He never said he loved me guess he thought I knew
With all this being said, I am proud to be your son and damn lucky to have you as my dad. Our relationship has never been perfect, and all I ever wanted to do is make you proud. I hope that I have have done that. I am not sure how much time either of has left on the planet, but I hope it is many more years. I hope and pray that you have a joyous Father's Day. Have a cocktail (or two) and make the most of the day.
With all my love, your youngest – Dan
******************************************************
Got a response back from my dad about the letter I wrote to him for father's day and wanted to share it.
Levy Christiano From Terra
From: Favorite Hunks & Other Things
Despite all the hot shots above, I love the shots wearing glasses the most.
Despite all the hot shots above, I love the shots wearing glasses the most.
Favorite Male Model for June 18, 2008
Whats not to love about Levy Christiano, that dark thick hair, that amazing bod and that million dollar smile!
From:NewNowNext
Texas Congressman: Pulse Wasn’t A Gay Nightclub
FYI it absolutely was.
From: Favorite Hunks & Other Things
From: Favorite Hunks & Other Things
On Tuesday afternoon, National Journal reporter Daniel Newhauser asked House Rules Committee chairman Rep. Pete Sessions if the recent attacks at Pulse nightclub in Orlando would make him flip his opinion on a pro-LGBT anti-discrimination amendment he’d previously voted against. His response? Pulse wasn’t a gay nightclub and most of the people there weren’t LGBT.
Newhauser recorded the interaction on his Twitter feed and the resulting ignorance is shocking, to say the least.
Asked Rules Chair Sessions if Orlando shooting changes calculation on LGBT Maloney amdmt. He argued Pulse was not a gay club.— Daniel Newhauser (@dnewhauser) June 14, 2016
“It was a young person’s nightclub, I’m told. And there were some [LGBT ppl] there, but it was mostly Latinos” https://t.co/c5qvdSk0kF— Daniel Newhauser (@dnewhauser) June 14, 2016
Later, Newhauser was told by members of Sessions’ staff that the congressman had been misinformed.
Pete Sessions’ staff tells me he was wrong. Confused fact there were straight ppl there for general night club, Latin nite for Latino club— Daniel Newhauser (@dnewhauser) June 14, 2016
In May, Sessions, along with many of his conservative colleagues, voted down the protective amendment, which would prevent federal contractors from discriminating against individuals on the basis of their sexual identity.
“We need to support the men and women of the United States Military,” Sessions said when another congressman, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, attempted to raise the issue again. “And we do not believe that this is a stumbling block because we don’t view what [Maloney is] saying is the critical and key issue.”
The amendment was eventually struck down.
Favorite Birthday Boy for June 18th
The tasty Eddie Cibrian turns 43 today. When is Eddie going to get a lead in a hit show???
Celebrating Today June 18th
Happy Birthday Today To:
From: Favorite Hunks & Other Things
From: Favorite Hunks & Other Things
One of the best actress's to grace prime time television in the 80's who never got the credit she deserves, Constance McCashin turns 69 today.
Always had a crush on the beautiful Isabella Rossellini who turns 64 today.
Actor Kevin Bishop turns 36 today.
Skater Kurt Browning turns 50 today.
The hot as hell Italian footballer, Marco Borriello turns 34 today.
I so miss Roger Ebert doing the reviews, has not been the same, Roger would have turned 74 today.
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