ATTONY
You could have knocked me over with a feather from the response I got from my recent post about gas prices cramping mine and the attorney’s style.
I wrote the post mostly as a way of expressing my feelings “out loud.” Doing so generally gives me some perspective; either confirming my feelings or giving me a different outlook.
Plus, since the post didn’t mention or feature my pecker, I wasn’t expecting much in the way of comments. (My football posts never got such a response). Maybe just a little advice here or there.
But, I gotta tell you. I was really overwhelmed by the comments and e-mails from triggered by that post. Not because of the quantity. Because of the quality.
Everyone was really kind and very sweet (in their own way) and seemed to genuinely want to help the situation, either through advice, or their own experiences.
That just floored me. True, everyone is always pretty nice and respectful around here. And I know that some of you have followed the growth of my thing (not my “thingy” with the Attorney with some interest. I just had no idea that so many of you really actually care.
I have taking everything everyone had to say. I wouldn’t say (at least at this stage) I agree with everyone. But, I am taking it all into consideration and processing it in an effort to find what is the best answer for us.
Anyway, I just wanted to say I am truly grateful for the way ya’ll have my back. Actually, I should say our backs. Because I get the sense that you all want this for the attorney as much as for me.
That is refreshing because so often people, particularly gay men, can be so bitter and judgmental when someone else (even their closest friends) is building a new relationship.
But you folks are so supportive you are like cheerleaders for Team Attony.
Attony. That’s Attorney and Tony combined. Like Brangelina and TomKat. If I used his real name, it would not combine very well. It would be like trying to put together Oprah and Steadman. And Steadman hasn’t been able to do that for twenty years.
But, I’ll bet he uses Oprah’s gas card.
April 20th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
I am finding there are many kind-hearted souls in the bloggisphere and I’ve become very close to some of them. There will always be a “drive-by” or someone who can not stand a person being happy or confident in themselves, and try and drag them down especially when they actually do not like their own self.
I think they have chosen their negative path to go down and it is best to continue on the path that will make you happy by ignoring them. There are times I need to follow my own advice and I am working on that.
I am rather new to your blog and I’ve enjoyed how unique it is. I would agree with you that most of the people here feel the same way about you as I. Keep posting in your own way and many thanks.
April 20th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Now that that issue is resolved, when will Attony start adopting children from around the world?
April 20th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Of COURSE we’ve got your back. Because we do care and have fostered a very real affection for you over the past few years. Through this blog, you’ve shared some pretty personal and intense stuff that has sometimes been sad, but mostly thought provoking and sometimes an absolute laugh riot. You’ve been a real friend to most and regular check in for many. Not only do you give good read, but you inspire many of us to be better people.
You may not ever get me to ditch the Buckeyes for the Vols — but one thing is certain, I’ll always cheer for team Attony!
April 20th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
I had not responded previously, but count me in as one rooting for Attony. I was a bit disheartened to read how the economics were affecting the relationship. I hope you two can work it out.
April 20th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
A toast to the continued growth and development of Attony! With the compassion and love the overflows out of all of your posts I would hope we would respond in kind. Call it reaping what you sow, karma, ‘what goes around, comes around’, or anything else, we are only trying to be half as loving, caring and giving as you always are. Of course we readers would have ‘your back’ or any other part of you that needs encouragement, support and protection. You deserve the best of everything, and nothing you have told us about the Attorney would lead us to think anything but the best about him and Attony too.
April 20th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
I suspect he owns some gas stock.
April 21st, 2008 at 5:56 am
Nice post.
By the way, it’s Gailprah.
April 21st, 2008 at 9:54 am
i couldn’t agree more with what you had to say about how it seems some folks can’t support a good relationship happening slowly…whether it’s gay or straight. It always amazes me how ingrained looking for problems instead of solutions seems to be in our society….i just know Attony and i would get along. i’m often a “third wheel” that way….and enjoy it. It’s a privilege to be around two people who really support each other, and it inspires me to find someone like that for myself.
April 21st, 2008 at 10:20 am
See, this is why we love you! You invite your readers into your private world, and then actually interact with us, by not only acknowledging our comments, but also responding to them (and us)!
It’s really cool.
A number of the bloggers I follow don’t cross that line, which is obviously their choice, but I think they are missing out on a great opportunity.
And ATTONY rocks! You are truly “merging”….”coupling”…..oh, wait, you probably think I’m just talking about doin’ the nasty! Silly me….but that does bring to mind a sweet image, doesn’t it?
Have a wonderful day!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 21st, 2008 at 10:21 am
Hey, getting Oprah’s card isn’t a bad idea at all! Now why didn’t I think of that? Plus, Stedman probably has a nice sized card himself.
April 23rd, 2008 at 6:13 am
You know its really bad when you’ve formed a merged name. Just sayin’.
April 23rd, 2008 at 1:55 pm
I never understood that “bitter and judgemental” thing…don’t we get enough of that from outside the gay community? Better to show a little support and leave that negativity to those others.
As for comments about your “thingy”, sure, we’re all fans of your legendary pecker, but regular readers know the really large thing about Tony is your heart…
Peace, man. Go Team!
April 23rd, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Glad we were of some help to you, even with the ones with whom you disagreed.
Now take our clothes off - priorities man. Priorities! (See, things are back to normal.)