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David P Bangtson's avatar

I'm on a long trip and could not take time to listen to the whole interview, much to my chagrin. I will note that your half of the conversation was very soft, meaning inadequately projected. Hopefully, I'll find a way to listen to it all when I get back.

Clint Collide's avatar

Hi David…hope your trip is going well. Sorry about the audio. I was still learning some of the settings when we did that interview. Had lots of tech issues that day, but I’m going to try to do some audio remixing. Fingers crossed!

Keith Aron's avatar

Thanks for sharing your light here, Clint. It's no small thing during times that are feeling pretty dark for plenty of folks. ✨💖

Clint Collide's avatar

Awwww…thanks, Keith. I’ve been reading/rereading this Oscar Wilde quote like it’s a mantra: “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” Shine bright, dear one. Help light the way for those who can’t see their/they’re stars.

Keith Aron's avatar

Love this Oscar Wilde mantra! A keeper. Shine on, yes. ✨🌟✨

Tracey's avatar

Very glad that you made it back out of your cave Clint. I firmly believe the dark times help us to grow and learn, tough as they often are. We always look back with a sense of gratitude. Take care x

Clint Collide's avatar

So very true, Miss Tracey. Hope to see you next week!

Dr Ray Lightbown's avatar

So happy to witness and follow your re-emergence from the gloom cave, this year.

Clint Collide's avatar

So happy to have your encouragement and support, dear Ray! :-*

Dr Ray Lightbown's avatar

You will always have my loving support.

Clint Collide's avatar

Likewise, Uncle Ray!

Dr Ray Lightbown's avatar

Of course. There is no separation in spirit. I am you and you are me - just in different physical incarnations.

jparr's avatar

Clint, I do enjoy you sharing your thoughts and information. Its been a pleasure to discover your writings. I understand your awakening and glad you are sharing your voice. Mine came this year too and I used substack to write about my journey with my earlier writings of A Queer Naturist Treks Across America on my substack. Hope you are enjoying the process and I encourage you to keep writing. Jeff

Clint Collide's avatar

Thanks so much, Jeff! I appreciate you and your kind comments. Cheers!

DougT's avatar

https://youtu.be/UJNe6LL24YM?si=jX7KlhM3SE7wKbKV

Clint you had your cave I still have my comfort Ivory Tower. Anyways have a chuckle at the 'Hotel Rooms' as in the clip. There is a bar in central Manchester converted from a redundant underground Public Toilets, but you know we Brits have a toilet sense of humour 😝

Cheers DougT 🇫🇴🇬🇧

Clint Collide's avatar

WOW! I’m curious if the hotel has room service. :-p

As for the bar in Manchester, that would be fun. Sounds like a speakeasy…at least in my mind. Thanks for sharing, my dears!

sixes's avatar

Thanks Clint 🌈and Alan Ladd. Just read🌈 George Takei's latest book, "It Rhymes With Takei," a graphic memoir ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈

Clint Collide's avatar

Steve…I so envy your ability to read so much. My dad was a voracious reader (4-5 sci-fi books a week on average). But I’m relatively slow…le sigh. Hope the graphic memoir was a good read. Cheers, my dears!

Ricky Vaughn: Therapist &Coach's avatar

I am profoundly grateful for our kikis and getting to know you better! It’s been a true blessing in my life! Thank you for being you my friend!

Clint Collide's avatar

Awwwww….you’re such a sweetie. I tried listening to our kiki again, but I can’t stand the sound of my voice. I know I’m not alone. But I didn’t realize how low my audio was. Oops. I’ll fix that before our next kiki. Hugs

Ricky Vaughn: Therapist &Coach's avatar

You be nice to yourself Ms.Clinton Marie Collide! That voice is amazing!

Clint Collide's avatar

Oh LAWD...using my full and middle pseudonym? You mean business! I hadn't even thought what my middle might be, but you picked my grandmother's name...so it shall forever be. Cheers and thank you!

Drewski's avatar

It’s astounding to think that it’s only been since February—you’ve come a long way, baby! 😘

Clint Collide's avatar

Damn right…how could I not with so much love and support from you? Thank you, thank you. You’re the wind beneath my wings, Nerdness!