by The Archivist | May 28, 2021 | Crybaby Queer
Part Five “Devil in the Details” Joey was submerged in the deepest of sleep, the kind that sits near death. Sweet dreams, better than life, more real in every way and without the heartache and pain. He woke, breathed in the sweaty air of regret, as a slight...
by The Archivist | Jul 2, 2021 | Crybaby Queer
Part Six “Fine Clothes for Men” Joey breathed in the world of San Francisco as he walked the rainbow streets of the Castro. He was sipping a hot cup of coffee he had bought from Andy’s and maintaining a leisurely stroll in the early evening. People and cars...
by The Archivist | Jul 3, 2021 | Crybaby Queer
Part Seven “The Fine Art of Taking a Drag” Joey ended up back at Mike’s and fell asleep on the couch. He was awoken several hours later by Mike who led him to the bedroom to maintain their rental agreement. When it was over, Joey snuggled next to Mike content in his...
by The Archivist | Jul 27, 2021 | Crybaby Queer
Such is Life… The Saturday crowd was rushing about the famous fisherman’s wharf. The gulls called and the salt air was filled with lovely scents of fresh seafood and sourdough bread. The Halloween decorations were everywhere and there was a bit of urgency as...
by The Archivist | Aug 20, 2021 | Crybaby Queer
Series II Princes of the Castro Q: What did it feel like to come out in the Castro back then? A: What did it feel like? Like a roller coaster that ended off a cliff. In 86 it was illegal and immoral to be me. Being in the Castro helped, but all that disgust from...
