http://brettberk.com Fri, 16 May 2008 14:59:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Gay Uncle and his boyfriend have been together for eighteen years (each one of them blissful, and better than the last) and while they personally have no desire to get gay-married, they believe that every homo who wants to, should be able to--easily and with full state sanctioning. ... http://brettberk.com/2008/05/16/altar-piece/ The Gay Uncle doesn't really know what to say about this invention. It certainly seems like it might be a good idea for protecting a gestating kid-let in case of a sudden vehicular swerve or panic stop. And it's probably more comfortable than having the belt strapped across ... http://brettberk.com/2008/05/15/tummy-shield/ You've seen them on pets. You've seen them on cars. You've even seen them on celebrities like Martha Stewart and Paris Hilton. No, your Gay Uncle is not talking about studded leashes, gingham fabrics, or conversions to run on recycled french fry oil. He's talking about...Electronic ... http://brettberk.com/2008/05/13/new-business-ideawhos-in/ The one single maternal holiday is over. And just like the morning after your wedding or promotion or birthday, the blessed event has transpired, and you're left feeling...HOW? There are those lucky folks for whom special occasions are sustaining and life-affirming, propelling them into a glorious and optimistic ... http://brettberk.com/2008/05/12/happy-morning-after-contest/ One day out of the whole freaking year is not enough for the nation's mommies. So the Gay Uncle is officially endorsing the idea that Mother's Day be turned into a WEEKEND LONG CELEBRATION. This will give moms time to accomplish all of the things that are required ... http://brettberk.com/2008/05/09/happy-mothers-day-weekendand-contest/ This is a picture of the internet. Pretty, isn't it? But, why is it here, instead of the usual hilarity? Because today, The Gay Uncle wants to direct you to a few sites that are featuring coverage of...The Gay Uncle. Support them. Love them. ... http://brettberk.com/2008/05/09/website-love/ The Gay Uncle had a strange afternoon today. He was asked to participate in a photo shoot for an upcoming feature article about him and his book in The London Times. Selected as the location, was a children's hair salon up the street from his apartment. The ... http://brettberk.com/2008/05/07/squats/ The Gay Uncle is at his house upstate today, enjoying a writers' retreat with his boyfriend Tal. Occasionally, they get up from the computer and go outside. This affords G.U. the opportunity to wander around in something called "nature". At this time of year--the season of regeneration ... http://brettberk.com/2008/05/05/geese-have-babies-too/ It's spring in New York, which means that--in addition to newborn rats, gay men in tank tops, and stagnant rain puddles full of wilting cardboard--another scourge is once again rearing its ugly head: adults on Razor Scooters. The Gay Uncle does not know how this trend began. He ... http://brettberk.com/2008/05/01/scoot/ Lying in bed this morning, but not wanting to break the spell of sleep and lug himself downstairs to the toilet, the Gay Uncle was reminded of an as of yet un-blogged about event that took place during his trip to Los Angeles last month. He and his boyfriend ... http://brettberk.com/2008/04/29/trickle-down/