Obnoxious & Inappropriate - Dale Sorenson's Blog

Overheard at Breakfast

2008-11-13T09:26:00.001-05:00

"My friend has a self-winding watch like yours, but he's so sedentary
it died."

Another day in the city...

2008-11-12T18:25:00.000-05:00

... another flaming trash can.

When the bank discovered their fire extinguisher on hand didn't work
they sent a guy to the hardware store to buy a new one. So my friend
and I got to watch the can slowly burn all the way down.

The Machines Are Trying To Kill Us

2008-11-07T13:24:00.002-05:00

I am now seeing these everywhere around the city.

Did somebody forget to test their new software before loading it on all the traffic light systems? Sheesh.

Do You Fear Being Raped By A Huge Rodent?

2008-11-06T08:02:00.000-05:00

Well apparently you should....

If you prefer your soft porn with a smidge less rats and sexual assault, try the Just Teasing Gallery over at Model Mayhem, my new favorite web site.

Oh ... they have girls, too. You'll have to find them on your own. I can't be bothered.

"Your voting missle silo is now ready, sir"

2008-11-04T15:30:00.003-05:00

Normally I'm in favor of technological progress. But given that election technology progress is in the hands of the Evil Diebold Corporation I've discovered an unexpected fondness for our giant, absurd, industrial, cold-war-era, mechanical voting machines in New York City.

Sure, they aren't shiny and new. But they don't run Microsoft Windows.
They can be audited. And old people know how to use them.

Our bizarre election laws here allow for multiple parties to nominate the same candidate. This does *not* split the vote. But it does determine which party gets election funds.

I vote on the Working Families line instead of the Democratic line when I can. Working Families is to left of the Democratic party, more progressive, pro-gay, pro-universal health care and more concerned with the poor over corporations. Voting on the Working Families line supports their efforts and gives them a little money. It also reminds Democrats to not take me for granted because I'm considered part of the "base" who is expected to vote for them, even when some of them sell me out.

The Rare and Beautiful Indoor Pigeon

2008-10-28T12:44:00.006-04:00

How exciting to have actually caught a glimpse of the elusive, indoor, bus-station pigeon in the wild. What majestic creatures!

Politics is Personal

2008-10-27T12:57:00.007-04:00

You may recall I used to be a big activist. I fought for Democrats, for gay rights and for women's rights. When I moved to New York City I got out of politics. It's not that I don't care. The problem is I care too much. I cannot be casually involved. Politics is all consuming for me.

Unlike many of my friends I'm not following the day to day developments of the presidential election. I didn't watch the debates. I don't read the polls. I just want it to be over.

Don't get me wrong. I care deeply. I want Obama to win just as much as I wanted Clinton to win when I was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1992. But this time my expectations are a bit more realistic. Obama will be good for the country and good for the world. But I don't expect him to be the political messiah I thought Bill Clinton to be and was predictably disappointed when he wasn't.

So I wait, somewhat detached from it all, with simultaneous cautious optimism and creeping dread.

I'm actually much more invested in the anti-gay marriage proposition on the ballot in California. If it passes, thousands of gay families will suffer devastating loss when their marriages are actually canceled. For example, children of gay parents will lose access to health care. Mark my words, if Proposition 8 passes children of poor gay families will die.

The bigots are actually resorting to extortion to raise funds. As usual they're offering lies, lies, lies & fear, lies and more lies about us. The evil Mormon empire has entered the fray and its members have contributed millions.

I have given money to Equality California and encourage you to do the same ... $5, $10, $100, $1000, anything. If you don't want to end up on their mailing list, you may make a "one-time contribution". Do it for me. Do it for the gay citizens of California. Or do it to save the (mostly) straight children of gay families from this campaign of hate.

Special Halloween Comedy Show

2008-10-27T12:22:00.003-04:00

SuperEgo Comedy has a fabulous new show at a fabulous new location, Ochi's Lounge downstairs at Comix. To celebrate, Michelle and I are having a Halloween show with stand-up comedy in costume! There will be laughs. There will be horror. There will be candy. So come on down! No cover for audience and only 1 drink or food item minimum.

If you've been waiting for a special night to check it out, this is it! And if you want to see me, fabulous me be sure to be on time. I am opening the show.

Friday, October 31st @ 7:00 PM
353 West 14th Street, Chelsea (map)
Between 8th and 9th Avenue
A/C/E Train to 14th Street; L Train to 8th Ave

Farmland is so pretty ...

2008-10-25T16:52:00.001-04:00

The fields, pastures the adorable cubic sheep.

Half of my board game club, Board Stiff, is obsessed with Agricola. It's perhaps the nnew best game in years.

Walk. Don't Walk. Whatever. You decide.

2008-10-22T15:40:00.002-04:00

The things we do for a free show...

2008-10-21T16:15:00.002-04:00

Real men aren't afraid to try lip gloss.

2008-10-19T21:22:00.001-04:00

Shall we call Child Protection now?

2008-10-13T11:31:00.001-04:00

This Halloween turn your daughter into a centerfold.

All The News That's Fit To Print

2008-10-11T10:56:00.004-04:00

The New York Times is getting into the gun-toting, gay, twink soft porn business. Awesome.

I swear I didn't Photoshop this. Really.
It was on the NYTimes home page. Really.

Sorry, Dale Isn't Here Right Now.

2008-10-02T17:53:00.001-04:00

But if you speak at the tone, you may leave a message for Elton John.

Someone's Been Having Fun at Walmart

2008-09-29T18:05:00.001-04:00

Oregon Sunset

2008-09-28T23:41:00.001-04:00

Go, Cody! Go!

2008-09-27T18:24:00.001-04:00

Jawas on Break

2008-09-27T17:48:00.002-04:00

Pay No Attention To That Man Behind The Toilet

2008-09-26T17:49:00.004-04:00

Ever since I was a kid, I've been fascinated by the machinery that makes the world go, especially when it's usually hidden from view.

Please no snorting ...

2008-09-26T17:39:00.003-04:00

... these are Drinking Straws.

All Your Robot Grafitti Are Belong To Us

2008-09-26T17:37:00.004-04:00

Accidental Groupie

2008-09-26T17:07:00.003-04:00

Jungle Red produced by All Gay Frat House is an all drag queen production of the musical adaptation of the all-female cast, classic film, The Women. The bar is set. If you'd like create the gayest show in the world your work is cut out for you.

I went to see this show in San Francisco because if you don't see at least one drag show while visiting this town they don't let you come back. And because it stars Varla Jean Merman, love child of the eight-day long, annulled marriage of Ethel Merman and Ernest Borgnine. That's Varla's story and she's sticking to it.

Quite by chance, every time Carson and I hang out, Varla has a show. I've seen her five times in New York, San Francisco and Provincetown. I never intended to be a drag queen fan boy ... it just happened. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

My reluctant fan status notwithstanding, any chick who can yodel while downing a whole can of spray cheese gets a hearty thumbs up from me ... and maybe a little tongue.

Varla Jean Merman, Katya Smirnoff-Skyy and Me looking like a cheap gigolo.

Traditional Values

2008-09-26T14:39:00.002-04:00

Tolerance be damned ... fruit bagels are immoral.

Golden Gate Park Rose Garden

2008-09-26T14:18:00.000-04:00