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Doug

I am here for Friends and Networking

About Me

Very much the completely friendly/approachable "alpha-dog", trapped in an 'NSYNC package. LOL! I'm a writer-- spinning a tale to try and create thought or emotion is my gig. Having said that-- I'm hideously honest about the "real" world; I appear in public....AS MYSELF. :-)I've just published a collection of my writings--it's called "Three Generations Of The Same Woman". You can check it out online, here: "Three Generations Of The Same Woman" by Doug Mattis

My Interests

I dig most forms of entertainment, be they expressed in sports, the arts, be they live, taped, or mammorex.

I'd like to meet:

Some of you are aware that I'm in love-- it can happen, and take it from me...if you dream that it should be mind-blowing...? Cosmic...? A better high than any Jeffrey Sanker by-product??? It IS. Hang in there for meeting the LOVE of your LIFE, if you have the courage for something that will be..."bigger than both of you."Everyone, in general...as the sound of pure laughter is the same, regardless of race, creed, color, sex, or orientation. Step up 'n say hi-- I'm friendly. If you want to add me, I ask that you be over 18 and send me a note first to introduce yourself.

Music:

If you are familiar with Shostakovich's Piano Concerto .2, drop me a line. :-) Otherwise, I like at least SOME things in ALL genres of music-- for real. As far as dance music is concerned, I'd tend to want to listen to stuff with great vocals (gospel songs remixed seem to make the most invigorating dance music, and ya don't have to be religious to think so!).

Movies:

Cinema Paradiso, dude...all the way. :-)

Television:


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Books:

Too many to mention, but I just read "Dry" by Augusten Burroughs, and it rocked my world. Being a writer and having written lotsa stuff at short length that's published and two novels, myself...I was instantly impressed by his talent and a magnificient "first effort". Something tells me he's a humorist for the long-haul-- can't wait for him to tell me more. If you have not picked up "Dry"...do it-- you will fly through it and dig it immensely.

Heroes:

My mom, of course...and one special guy that will be changing the world for the better, from this day forward. I know it to be so, because...mine has already leaped into evolving rapture. :-)

My Blog

"Fearfully And Wonderfully Made" (A poem)

  Is there a reason for the stars?   None that change the twinkling wonder of a clear night's walk...   Yea; though I walk through the rain of dust from that which hath born this space...
Posted by Doug on Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:42:00 PST

God Will Fuck You Up (A Country Song)

I think this little ditty is charming as all get out.Thanks, Braisers Sucres, for turning me on to this song...and your most recent blog-- about the church(es) that have stopped marrying heterosexual ...
Posted by Doug on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 04:35:00 PST

Rockefeller Center Ice Skating (w/Alison!)

Alison and her daughter had never been ice skating together, so I thought it would be fun to arrange a little private session at Rockefeller Center... we had a great time-- I hope you all are hav...
Posted by Doug on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 04:42:00 PST

A Fabulously Open-Minded Woman

Guess who is visiting?   Whoo-hoo!   :-)  
Posted by Doug on Sat, 24 Nov 2007 04:18:00 PST

How Bout Some GOOD NEWS? :-)

Good news about a hero, out there!!   Even though we can relate...sympathize...try to understand...If we are not transgendered, we cannot know how difficult things are for transgendered people, a...
Posted by Doug on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 04:56:00 PST

My Thanks For Your Wonderful T-Bird Day Comments!

Wow!  So many of you have left comments today-- I would love to go through and thank each and every one of you.  I deeply appreciate the Thanksgiving Day wishes!I am having a GREAT DAY with ...
Posted by Doug on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 03:34:00 PST

Strange 24 Hours

Three people   Dozens who care and love around them Including me.   Fear of loss, fear of suffering, fear of loss On this of all days Bewildered and afraid I bow my head....   ...
Posted by Doug on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:54:00 PST

Thanksgiving Day Request (You Can Help!)

I have a lovely friend, Jenn....   ...who has transformed her life through the amazingly simple, yet fruitful, bicycle ride.  You can check out her blog, which often chronicles her invigorat...
Posted by Doug on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 01:18:00 PST

Thinking About What To Get Bush For Xmas? :-)

How about a copy of the Constitution?How about MILLIONS of copies of the Constitution, from ALL OF US who know what it says-- to Bush, who clearly does NOT have a clue about it, at all?   Click H...
Posted by Doug on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:55:00 PST

TIME TO VOTE: The most horrible American of 2007!

The day for voting has arrived!!I thank all of you for the great response and the wonderful suggestions for additions and subtractions to the list.To Recap:Next week is Thanksgiving, and I (like a lot...
Posted by Doug on Sun, 18 Nov 2007 05:17:00 PST