Big mike gay
Living in San Diego for the past 30 years has profoundly changed my life in so many positive ways. I came here from San Antonio, Texas to be with my leading friend in the world as he was dying of AIDS. It was during this occasion that I was introduced to so many HIV/AIDS organizations and charity groups. I had, for the very first time, witnessed such loving, kindness and compassion for others that I never saw in Texas. It was because of those consecrated people and organizations that my leading friend was showed such dignity, whereas in Texas, he was literally place into a closet while he was in the hospital because the AIDS ward was entire. San Diego was compassionate to him till the time he died by showing him comfort, caring and most of all, love.
I started my very first job at the Brass Rail as a bartender and quickly got to learn about the Imperial Court de San Diego and its members. Every Wednesday and Sunday nights, the Imperial Court would have a kingly show to advantage the court system; in those initial days, a lot of those shows still benefited the AIDS community. In fact, when Nigel Mayer and I co-founded our nonprofit organization Ordinary Miracles, it was the Imperial Court that was one o
Why I no longer think Mike is bi, but gay (deep-dive analysis)
I guess, I’ve been putting this off for a drawn-out time, because I was anxious of the backlash- since so many toxic-milevens send me abhor despite the fact I never cross tag. But honestly, I’m so used to it now, it’s honestly become humorous. But, I think the main reason I didn’t want to converse this was because so many people happily head-cannon Mike as bi/pan. Which is rare in a fandom, since even when a character is confirmed/heavily implied to be bi, people erase their sexuality and pretend they’re gay/lesbian. Which I find incredibly problematic, given how common bi-erasure is in real-life. And how it makes it seem enjoy other gay people refuse to see themselves in a bi character- so they erase their sexuality instead. But, honestly, as someone who has head cannoned Mike as bi since s1ep2, it’s hard for me to see him as anything but gay now! This is because the evidence in s3, re-contextualized everything in the first two seasons. And him being homosexual (rather than bi) explains all of his out of personality behavior. So, lets begin. Warning this is going to be long! XD
In the Montauk pitch (later named Stranger thing
So many of us contain moved to San Diego from other parts of the country and even the world. It is not uncommon to possess those serving in the military just stay or come back to San Diego to live after they have been stationed here. There is also a large selection of colleges to choose from and with some of the best weather anywhere, younger people tend to want to be neighboring the beach. And then there are those who are looking for a new adventure in their lives and just yearn a change and get that chance of moving and living here. I remember moving here 31 years ago come Aug. 18, 2020, and not knowing anyone here except my best friend Tino Graziano. Coming from San Antonio, Texas, where everyone knew who Big Mike was, to moving to San Diego and becoming just another face in the crowd, was scary and exciting at the same time, but a decision that has turn into one of the foremost things I have ever done. With that, I always like to welcome and encourage those who I meet that are new to San Diego, in hopes they will love living here as well. One of the best parts about San Diego are the people. I like to reside by example and deal with people well that are now living in San Diego so they include the same g
Big Mike and Sean Redmond of Stonewall Citizens’ Patrol
I am having a fantastic time and undergo so honored to introduce you to so many of my friends I encounter while on this amazing journey I call experience. It’s these people I feel that help me be a better person. This week, I’m excited to present you to a man who is a big teddy bear, he loves to help people and enjoys giving back in so many special ways.
Sean Redmond is not from San Diego. He was born and raised in the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Washington state, in the very small and rural town of Omak. After retiring from the U.S. Air Force in 2009 (thank you for your service Sean), he went on a thoroughfare trip through the Rocky Mountains of the western U.S. and Canada, spent a summer (in a tent) in Alaska and was on his way to Central and South America when he stopped in San Diego in 2010. He has always been in love with San Diego, so he stayed. I asked him how he remembered us encounter and his retort was so lovely, I have to share it.
“I met Big Mike by seeing him around the neighborhood smiling and hugging everyone!” he recalled. “Then as time goes, our paths crossed at many group events and we had great shor