Going Deep: A Gay Guide to Reality

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Posted on May 16, 2013

The huge cake sits forlornly on a conference room table. 

The few faithful gather near as the room’s negative space grows heavy with expectation. The clock ticks. Phones are pulled from pockets, and digital numbers document reality. The farewell party started ten minutes ago. No one speaks.

Until “At least the weather is good for you…

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