Posts Tagged ‘Fathers’

On the George Washington Botany Project: Special Orchids-Are-Beautiful-Only-If-You-Know-How-To-Take-Care-Of-Them Edition

15Sep08

In which The Gay Recluse bemoans the state of the union. For as long as we can remember, our mother has (like us) been a bleeding-heart liberal, while our father has been a Republican asshole. They’ve been married almost 55 years. But then a few months ago, she told us that he was supporting Obama. […]


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On Proof that the Sun Sets Magnificently, Even Over New Jersey: A Story of (Sub)Urban Despair

01Jul08

In which The Gay Recluse contemplates life, on the subway. Today on the subway — this, during the evening rush — we sat down next to a woman, perhaps 25 or so, with long, thin arms and straight blond hair. We noticed because a few seconds later, she leaned over and yelled “Dad!” And it […]


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