Tag Archives: christmas
40, Love: Small Packages
Today on Alphabet City: JP learns during his first Christmas in NYC that handsome wrapping can’t make up for small packages. Viewer Discretion Advised. My first Christmas in Alphabet City turned out to be rather disappointing. Although I was alone, … Continue reading
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These Boots Are Made for Savin’
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul’s charitable giving reminds him of a dramatic time in South Africa with Ashley Judd. ‘Tis the season—for charity, evidently. Lest you think from yesterday’s post that I’m completely neurotic about the holiday season, I … Continue reading
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Postal Guilt
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul laments the guilt brought on by the Christmas (card) season ‘Tis the season for guilt—and I’m blaming the US Post Office. Every day, tucked between the mounds of catalogs and discount Broadway ticket offers … Continue reading
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(Gay)DivaNTrainingMegaMix
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul worries that his niece’s Christmas gift might turn her gay. It’s becoming clear that I hope my niece Hannah will turn into a Gay Man. Mind you, not in a sex change Chaz Bono … Continue reading
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Dancing Santa
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul reveals some of his quirky holiday obsessions Forget the presents and the parties—it’s the small rituals of the holiday season that excite me. When I was a kid, my favorite part of every December … Continue reading
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