jimjazz is a 39 year old guy from Belmore, NSW. He's gay and single and last visited us ages ago.
| jimjazz is filled with daisies and geraniums and wants to know how the fuck that happened? |
apart from an increasing need to avoid capialisation of letters because it's the done thing, i have to say i could be described as having often done the done thing. mind you, one's definition of the done thing could vary wildly from another's definition; and further the very notion of a thing having been done suggests that its all over anyway and what is the point carrying on about it any further?
i live in belmore in the south western corridor of sydney. here, i live among the gum trees, kaftans and burkas, with lots of hoon cars, a dog alone and a dodgy phone.
but where did it start?
i'm afraid this is a sorry tale of social advantage gone wrong.
i could've been someone; even marlon brando, but i chose mediocrity. i applied liberal helpings of lard to the ladder and stepped on board where i avoided sun seeking reptiles on their aspirational voyage to the top where happiness and a new plasma screen go visa in hand.
as i continue to seek out methods of social suicide, i find that i am joined by an unlikely bunch of grapes: friends take on that pall of sincerety found rarely at a louis vuitton launch and provide strangely satisfying observations on life like: "it's good to spend time with you" as opposed to "have you seen my crystal pipe?"
as far as the future is concerned, i'm advancing towards it anyway, so it doesn't particularly care whether i concern myself with its content. like its sentient, afterall?
outside the leaves are green. i check them out when i'm down and when they turn to gold and settle on my path, i get a tingle. happiness? it is for me.
be at peace.
reading, things russian, tapestry, gardening, cooking, friends, melbourne friends, road trips, singing, music of many colours, sailing, conversation, quantum physics, godson, carrot cake, art, floral arrangements, verandahs, pepper trees, peanut butter, bright colour, dawn and dusk, beer, ferraris, doughnuts, afternoon naps, cuddling with the one you love
powderfinger + bernard fanning, muse, kill devil hills, polyphonic spree, elton john, george, radiohead, sleepy jackson, frida boccarra, wolfgang mozart, kevin johnson, the nancies, dusty springfield, peter gabriel, kids in the kitchen, inxs, abba, peregr
downfall, dr zhivago, steel magnolias, laramie project, donnie darko, day after tomorrow, kramer v kramer, cry, freedom, a fish called wanda, a room with aview, fellowship of the ring, muriel's wedding, breaker morant, kanyini, the italian job (original)
master & margarita, the fate of the romanovs, sophie's world, the unconsoled, the hobbit, tess of the d'urbervilles,
, 1968 The Year that Rocked the World, A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
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Audience members at this Friday's performance of Anthony Menchetti's Gay Conversion School Drop Out get two for the price of one! Joining Anthony will be author and ex-gay activist Anthony Venn-Brown.
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The wait is almost over folks. Finally the Broadway and West End sensation Avenue Q is coming to Australia, and it's kicking off its season in Australia's cultural capital - Melbourne.
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Let's face it, nothing is cuter than a litter of pups in a pet shop window staring at you with 'take me home' eyes. Unlike trade on the dancefloor, they really mean it. But before you commit to buying a pet, there are a few things to consider.
Bookmarked last month on the 29th
The doyenne of Inner Western gay venues, The Imperial, has been closed down for over a year. Same Same recently had an exlusive sneak-peek inside the venue and can take you on a visual tour.
Bookmarked last month on the 22nd
In 2007, we set out to uncover the 25 Most Influential Gay and Lesbian Australians. In 2008, we're proud to welcome back the Same Same 25 for another year of celebration.
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I was first introduced to Jay Brannan's musical talent in the film Shortbus. Jay played Ceth, a boy the Jamies meet at the Shortbus salon before bringing him home for sex, and a creative rendition of Star Spangled Banner.
Bookmarked last month on the 10th
Matthew Mitcham left Sydney an unknown nervous diver with big dreams. He returned to Australia this week as one of the most well as the most well-known athletes from the Beijing Olympics.
Bookmarked last month on the 9th
They might be the same age as your dad but they're also handsome enough to warrant a second look. They’re confident, assured and successful – is it any wonder many of us are entering the golden age of the Silver Fox?
Bookmarked last month on the 8th
The Vice Presidential debate has just wrapped up in the US, and despite the heated contradictions between the candidates, there was one topic that both potential Vice Presidents agreed on: gay marriage is not going to get a federal endorsement.
Bookmarked last month on the 3rd
Sarah Palin is the media's gift that keeps on giving. The gun-toting Alaskan governor who could be Vice President says her best friend chose to be gay.
Sat 3rd Mar ~ Royal Hall Of Industries
You love the big shows, the amazing scenic, the fantastic music and the sexy boys and girls. And you know what? Mardi Gras love giving it to you.
Fri 18th May ~ Ashfield Town Hall
to the Forum!!! Ashfield Musical Society presents Stephen Sondheim’s hilarious romp through ancient Rome. Winner of countless Tony Awards. Directed by James Forbes, Musical Direction David Horton & choreography by Wendy Twiner.
Thu 14th Feb ~ Cleveland Street Theatre
Based on the puppet show first staged in 1832, The Fabulous Punch and Judy Show is a dark comedy inspired by burlesque, vaudeville and grotesque theatre.
Sat 26th Jul ~ Paddington Town Hall
This year the Aurora Annual Dinner is on at Paddington Town Hall on Saturday 26 July.
What will you be doing during the Pope’s visit to our shores? For those of you who will be in Sydney, we’ve got a couple of suggestions. You can either take part in a mass ‘kiss in’ at Taylor Square,
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