Family Affair

If my nephew, A.J., were any cuter I don't think I could stand it. Here he is with his mom (my sister, Jennifer) and dad (my brother-in-law, Anthony).

Morning Wood: Victor Webster

Get a load of Victor Webster. I don't think there's been a more blatant himbo to lust after since the glory days of Antonio Sabato Jr.

The six-three Canadian hunk stars alongside Heather Graham in the new office sitcom "Emily's Reasons Why Not" (which based on the commercials I've seen, the only thing worse than the show's idiotic title is the show itself; gaydar jokes in 2006?).

Victor's brief resume also includes a show I've never heard of ("Mutant X") and "Days of Our Lives." Based on the photos I've seen, something tells me he's not being cast because of his thespian talents ...

ET screen caps via The Malcontent, who also is back to hosting videos, including footage of Mr. Webster in his birthday suit.

Page 1 Consider (01/13)

Horsing Around: Case dropped against student who called horse gay / It turns out the pony is actually bi. (Advocate)

There's No Crying in SCOTUS: Martha-Ann Alito sniffles and steps out of the hearing room after her husband, Samuel Alito, has been interrogated by Democrats. / Good lord: I'm guessing this freak cries when women don't choose life also. (Washington Post)

Maybe We Couldn't Handle the Truth: Frey, Oprah stand by controversial memoir / And anyway: It depends on what you mean by truth. (ABC News)

Grounded: 7-Year-Old Caught Driving Parents' Pickup / His parents took his car keys away for a week because he was only allowed to drive the Bonneville. (AP)

Try, Try Again: Man who shot at Pope John Paul freed / Let's hope he's got better aim with this new dickhead. (Reuters)

Hot for Fatties: A New survey says that more Americans are saying they do not find overweight people less attractive than thinner people / Um. Why wasn't I consulted about this poll? (AP)

For Pete's Sake: It turns out that misguided film critic Gene Shalit has a gay son, but with that mustache, how could he not? (Advocate)

New York City Boys

Just received these photos tonight -- a bittersweet feeling seeing them for the first time. The top photo is of Larry with our friend Jay; the bottom photo is Michael, Chris, me and Larry at Jay's birthday party in December 2003. I miss Larry's smile already ... (a special thanks to Lavi for being so kind to send these to me)

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The Wee Small Hours of the Morning

It's after 2 a.m. and I just got back from attending my friend Larry's funeral in Fort Lauderdale. I hope to resume regular blogging in the near future, but wanted to give friends, family and other readers a brief update on my buddy.

We now know that our sweet Larry died of bacterial meningitis, which he must have contracted near the end of his work trip in London. Larry had e-mailed Chris on Friday that he thought he was coming down with something (symptoms of meningitis are nearly identical to those of the flu), so we believe he boarded the plane in a weakened state, eager to get home to recover. 

The doctors Chris spoke to assured him that Larry likely felt no pain and died peacefully in his sleep as his body tried to fight back against the bacteria as it spread from his spine to his brain.

The funeral was beautiful and meeting Larry's extended family was a pleasure. He came from wonderful people -- so it's clear how he turned out to be such a great kid.

Off to bed. Take care,
kw

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Very Sad in the (212)

Intermittent bouts of disbelief, sadness and anger over here. Will be away from blogging the next two days attending Larry's funeral in Fort Lauderdale. I'm flying down with Chris. Michael and another pal, Dave, are arriving Wednesday.

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Larry Brickman Memorial

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New York City Boys

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The Wee Small Hours of the Morning

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Obituary and Guest Book

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To Know Him Is to Love Him