June 1st...yes, I am making plans to start my '50 for 50' campaign on that date. The goal is 50 pounds to drop before my 50th birthday on November 30th. I will be posting weekly updates as well as occasional video blogs to show before and after photos. I'm ready for this...I'm tired of being on meds to control blood pressure and sugar levels. I have a lot of motivation...I just need to keep it going.
I have fallen in serious like with the guys over at Film Riot. These guys have a hilarious web series focusing on tips for filmmakers on a budget. They are celebrating their 1-year anniversary and I filmed a 20-second video to help them celebrate. I'll be submitting it this evening.
On May 1st, a very dear friend of mine was killed in a car accident near Centre, Alabama. Kenneth Wayne Pittman was an amazingly funny person...and I have many fond memories of our time in Atlanta. We hadn't spoken in over 10 years, but I was looking forward to finally reuniting on an Atlanta trip later this year. Guess I'll have to wait a little longer to reunite. Although he had given it up over the past few years, we all knew Kenny as Kathleen...he was a drag queen on Atlanta's bar scene during the 1980's. He was always friendly, caring, and amazingly protective of his friends. As a young man coming out during those years, he took me under his wing and helped me find my place in the gay community...and I will always remember him as Kathleen. Rest in peace, K. I will miss you terribly!
Rodney Webster, Kenny (Kathleen) Pittman, and me on New Year's Eve 1986.
Blessings to you all!
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