Category Archives: writing

Saving Lesbian Films From Themselves

Posted on January 15, 2012 by newdaynewmood

Did you hear the one about the cute girl who goes to a lesbian film with another cute girl and they walk out of the film, hand in hand, thinking they’d love to see that same film again only this … Continue reading →

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My New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 26, 2011 by newdaynewmood

Hi friends and those who somehow stumbled upon this blog (and thank you for that). Happy (many versions of) holidays (and festivuses, or plain old times to just get drunk, or moments to wish for better families, or a family … Continue reading →

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Glitterfesto and the power of Queer Confusion

Posted on December 15, 2011 by newdaynewmood

Ok friends. As I promised, back to queer optimism.  I can say this without lying: I’m an optimistic lonely gay. I know this sounds like an oxymoron but it’s true. Optimism is part of my politics of loneliness, a queerly … Continue reading →

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Jonah Mowry and A Million Little Lies

Posted on December 9, 2011 by newdaynewmood

It’s Friday and snowing and I am feeling oddly optimistic. This is a feeling that is unusual for me. I don’t trust optimism really and have always carried my pessimism around like a favorite toy.  I’ve often been called and … Continue reading →

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Lonely malls, Voldemort, and motorized wheelchairs

Posted on November 1, 2011 by newdaynewmood

51. Today, I am outing myself. Again. I am omega lonely. I am my own lonely archive. I am the material I have accumulated. And I say this in happy-humiliation. Where has this realization come from? Well, the easy answer … Continue reading →

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Newt Gingrich on the Sacred

Posted on October 23, 2011 by newdaynewmood

45. In his article “Eight Ways to Divorce Proof You Marriage,” relationship coach and author of Treat Your Man Like a V.I.P: Topless Tactics You Were Never Taught Xxavier T outlines what he argues are necessary tips for any wife … Continue reading →

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The Bystander Effect

Posted on October 19, 2011 by newdaynewmood

41. I’m entering month two of my 9 months of writing this thesis and I’m, well to be kind to myself, a tad behind. Why? Life swirls on around me and I’ve decided I’m not going to miss a chance … Continue reading →

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The Vagueness of Occupy Wall Street

Posted on October 16, 2011 by newdaynewmood

38. I’m trying to write my thesis on the politics of loneliness. I am, really! But I’m preoccupied with the incredibly socially enabled Occupy Wallstreet movement in Zuccotti Park, Manhattan New York. I’ve been following the movement through my friends … Continue reading →

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Lonely Lady Gaga

Posted on October 12, 2011 by newdaynewmood

34. New day new mood. Fuck. Sometimes it’s harder than others. But the ‘scope assures me I’m okay to feel a bit off kilter today. Comfort from the cosmos: Horoscope for Sagittarius, October 12 2011. Your mood will be fairly … Continue reading →

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Rescuing Geena Davis

Posted on October 10, 2011 by newdaynewmood

32. I rescued Geena Davis in my dream last night. I have no idea where she came from or why she was there, but I was on a very important mission (again, a bit hazy) where I had to do … Continue reading →

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