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A day in the life of a very spoiled dog...

I know that I have not been on the blog a lot, and I apologize for that. Not only have I been a very bad blogger, I have been very sick. After I finally finished with a sinus infection, I got the flu. Once I thought I was out of the clear on that, I... Read more »

By David W. Quinn,
April 5, 2012 at 5:27 pm

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Chicago's Emanuel part of Mayors for Freedom to Marry, which launches campaign today!

Mayors for Freedom to Marry official launched their campaign today during the United States Conference of Mayors meeting. The group released this statement: In affirmation of the critical role that cities and their mayors have played in advancing civil rights and equal treatment for all Americans, we are proud to be chairs of Mayors for... Read more »

By David W. Quinn,
January 20, 2012 at 10:07 am

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Chicago's Emanuel to support Freedom to Marry Campaign

This Friday will mark the launch of the Mayors for the Freedom to Marry Campaign. The announcement, organized by Freedom to Marry, will be made during the United States Conference of Mayors‘ 80th Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. Chicago’s very own Rahm Emanuel will be one of the 70 mayors across the country pledging their support for marriage... Read more »

By David W. Quinn,
January 18, 2012 at 5:54 pm

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Two Years: Two Completely Different Lives!

I am one of those people that remember weird dates and times. I celebrate weekiversaries, monthiversaries, and even halfiversaries. Today for instance is the anniversary of Kyle and I waking up together for the first time. We actually met on January 3, 2010. My partner at the time had invited him over to hang out. Side... Read more »

By David W. Quinn,
January 4, 2012 at 9:45 am

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Eight Rules for a Happy 2012!

I have a set of rules that I try to live by to make my life easier. I like to renew my these vows to myself at the beginning of every year. So, this year, I am writing down my vows for the year for all to see. Since 2012 is officially underway, I present you with David’s... Read more »

By David W. Quinn,
January 1, 2012 at 1:16 pm

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2011: A year of growth!

Last year at this time, Kyle and I were loading up a POD. We were embarking on our move to the Chicagoland area. After coming up here for Thanksgiving 2010, we made the decision to move here. I turned in my notice at work on December 10, 2010, telling them that the 29th would be... Read more »

By David W. Quinn,
December 29, 2011 at 7:40 pm

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Fun, Family, & Friends: My first Christmas in Illinois!

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I had my first Christmas being a Chicagoland resident; however, Kyle and I did not spend our Christmas in Chicagoland, we spent it in Lincoln, Illinois with his family. Regardless though of where it was spent, this was one of my best Christmases ever. I had so... Read more »

By David W. Quinn,
December 28, 2011 at 9:45 am

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Finally found our annual Christmas ornament!

Last year, Kyle and I started a tradition of getting a special ornament every year to commemorate our Christmas’ together. This year, we had the hardest time finding one. So, while we have our offical ornament, we also added a few other extra special ornaments to the mix. Hope you like!

By David W. Quinn,
December 14, 2011 at 10:30 am

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World AIDS Day! Know the facts, protect yourself.

Right now, there are approximately 1.2 million people in America living with HIV/AIDS. Of that 1.2 million, almost half are gay men. Though HIV/AIDS awareness should be known by all, it is not. Unfortunately, the number of newly infected individuals has virtually remained steady. Even sadder, approximately 16,000 Americans will die of HIV or AIDS this year alone. It... Read more »

By David W. Quinn,
December 1, 2011 at 6:28 am

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Marriage: It's about love. Nothing else!

Why can ads in the United States not rely on the simple notion of love? I would be more inclined to donate to get ads on the air such as this Australian ad. I’m not one of those “in your face” gays that things everyone has to think the way I do. So, this simple... Read more »

By David W. Quinn,
November 28, 2011 at 8:41 pm

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