First Times

STORY: I began having sex on a regular basis when I was really young. In fact, the first time it happened, I was only eleven. The school...

Jul 11, 20202 min read

Angels and Demons

STORY: We five were an unusual gang—“the famous five”—as we liked to call ourselves. It was comprised of me, my best friend Mark, his...

Aug 8, 20196 min read

Fifty Years Ago

STORY: Fifty years ago this week the Stonewall Riots took place. I do not recall hearing about these events at the time, as my mind was...

Jun 25, 20193 min read

In Living Color

I was 14 years old in the long-ago summer of 1969. My freshman year of high school approached but my concerns were still very boyish:...

Jun 25, 20193 min read

A Double-Edged Sword

1974—“I’m like you,” the hand-printed and hand-delivered note said. “My name is Jimmy. I live on this street. I am 12. Will you meet me...

Jun 9, 20182 min read