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29. September 2008 by admin.

Great week ends with great weekend.

I promised Ed I would get home at a reasonable hour today, and I did–kind of.  Friday was devoted to deliveries.  I was very impressed with Out’s newsstand sales at Border’s Books and Music.  For those that do not know, Out is available in their regional stores.  If you have a favorite bookstore or establishment that you would like to see the newspaper, call me or have the business call me to add them to our outlets.

Friday evening was very peaceful at home.  Something I desired and needed after a very busy week. 

Saturdays are all about football in our house.  Sundays, too!   We support Christopher even though he is out for the season with an injury.  We got to the game late because we had to stop at the Mall at Robinson to exchange some sweatpants for Chris.  Sweats are the only the pants that fit over his leg brace. 

We enjoyed the afternoon at the Moon campus.  How could you not?  Don’t you just love college campuses!

Deciding to head over to the new Tanger Outlet by the Meadows, we hit a terrible rain storm.  I don’t know how Ed kept the SUV on the road.  At this point, I noticed that our newer vehicle was leaking water above the doors.  Very disappointing.

The new outlet was a pleasant surprise and very busy.  Our friend Sharon was coming to our house for dining later that evening, so we really did not have enough time to visit every shop.  I quickly noticed that there were not any Abercrombie or Hollister stores.  Very disappointing II.  Just visiting those two stores get my heart beating…

Chinese food and good conversation dominated the rest of Saturday evening.  You see guys, you don’t have to be dancing, drinking and bull-shitting to have a great Saturday night.  You can do all three at home.

Ed woke me at 7am Sunday morning.  After downing a cup of freshly brewed coffee, I was out the door and on my way.   The younger boys needed to be at church for Sunday school at 9am.  Yes, I said church.  You got a problem with that? 

Before you blow a gasket, let me add that I did not support Bush and I am a self labeled recovering catholic.  I believe in a higher power, but I question everything.  And, like many of you reading this, I too have been turned off by the Bush administration and it’s religious right wing controlled policies. 

The environment at our church is very warm and welcoming.  It is no secret that we are a gay, same-sex couple with three kids.  Ed and I have been open about who we and have found most of the members to be supportive. 

Our Sunday continued with a trip to Pittsburgh Mills.  I love this mall and the stores around it!  We had a decent lunch at Chili’s and then headed over to Ross Department store.  It was my hope that Ross would be similar to Home Goods, a store we visit often in Chicago.  Unfortunately, it was more like Marshall’s.  I did, however find some bargains.  My gaydar was in fine tune as I noticed three gay guys shopping.  You guys are so BUSTED!  Don’t worry, I promise not to name names.  Can you say slumming?

Speaking of slumming, we headed over to a very busy Walmart.  After visiting these two discount stores, it became obvious that the economy must be struggling. 

In all seriousness, I must admit that Ed and I made a few “discounted” purchases.   At the risk of being discovered, we paid for our purchases and quietly exited “those” establishments and headed back to our manicured suburb home.  Jeez.  What is this world coming to?

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