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DePauw University

Dan Savage
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That last question reminds me how vigorously intellectual we slutty freshmen believed ourselves to be. Ah! the scarves.
gloomy gus on March 16, 2010 at 7:47 PM Report this
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Your answer to #3=perfect+true
emma's bee on March 16, 2010 at 7:49 PM Report this
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Since when is sticking to one sex partner a heterosexual standard? Plenty of straight people have multiple partners, and plenty of gays are getting married, or demanding the right to. It's not really a gays vs. straights thing.
Irena on March 16, 2010 at 7:51 PM Report this
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Points for making me chuckle while I am crying. Perhaps it is a bit strange that I look to SLOG for elements of normalcy? Still, you guys make me smile and I am thankful.
kim in portland on March 16, 2010 at 7:55 PM Report this
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I'm so sorry, Kim...
Dan Savage on March 16, 2010 at 7:59 PM Stranger Staff
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It's my life, Dan. People we love have strokes, and we have to bring them home to die. Good thing we have hospice. Thanks, though.

I just come here, because no-one looks at me to see if I am going to break down or if I'm crying again. And, laughing while crying is good. Thanks again for the chuckle.

I've got to go play ping-pong now.
kim in portland on March 16, 2010 at 8:12 PM Report this
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Kim, why are you so awkward? Love, Walter.
Mr. Poe on March 16, 2010 at 8:20 PM Report this
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Kimmie, honey, it's OK to cry. Life isn't supposed to be easy. But it is good. Don't forget that, because that piece of good in there is me, dammit. Hang onto it through the good times and the bad.
Fifty-Two-Eighty on March 16, 2010 at 8:20 PM Report this
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My best to you Kim. You're amazing and an incredibly strong person. For all of your support to me through your comments here on slog, directly and indirectly, thank you.
tjc on March 16, 2010 at 8:45 PM Report this
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My thoughts go out to you, Kim. My wife and I are going through something similar with my father in law, albeit more drawn out which gives us more time to process it while he's still here. (He has a Parkinson's or ALS-like disease that was never pinpointed, and since it's not Parkinson's, there's no treatment to give.)

Take care, and remember that most of us love you, even if we haven't met face to face.
Matt from Denver on March 16, 2010 at 9:04 PM Report this
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I dunno if you can draw strength from internet weirdos like us, but if you can, please do, Kim. Everyone here thinks you're terrific. Be strong, cry, swear, whatever it takes. Can you feel us thinking of you?
Fnarf on March 16, 2010 at 9:11 PM Report this
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Take good care, Kim. Crying is good. Weird-o internet community is also good. So is breathing. So are baths.
Jessica Bessica on March 16, 2010 at 9:40 PM Report this
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Oh, and thank all-things-good for hospice!
Jessica Bessica on March 16, 2010 at 9:41 PM Report this
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The moment we legitimate smoking dope and selling a piece of ass is the moment we realize we could free the world by taxing pot and pussy.
jimmy on March 16, 2010 at 9:50 PM Report this
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Weirdos? Speak for yourself, Fnarf. Maybe you could stuff a handful of quarters up your nose to cheer her up.
Fifty-Two-Eighty on March 16, 2010 at 9:52 PM Report this
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@3 -- I think you're looking at that question the wrong way. I think the way the asker meant the question was "Should being gay inherently give you more of a free pass regarding monogamy?"

And it really shouldn't.
MythicFox on March 16, 2010 at 10:45 PM Report this
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@Kim

<3 <3 <3
olechka on March 16, 2010 at 11:28 PM Report this
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sending good thoughts up your way Kim.
Faer on March 16, 2010 at 11:40 PM Report this
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Kim, I've only commented a couple of times and one of those times was to profess my straight girl crush on you, but I want to say, as a long time reader of Slog and your comments, that I wish only the best for you. You seem like a terrific person. Take care of yourself and don't be afraid of the tears. (((hugs)))
Carol Elaine on March 16, 2010 at 11:48 PM Report this
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@ 15, boozy lawyers aren't exactly the most normal people, at least not in my experience.
Matt from Denver on March 17, 2010 at 12:11 AM Report this
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Prostitution may not be an appropriate topic for glib smart ass wisecracking.

Many women don't cross back, many are not there by choice, it is usually a really crummy deal for the 'providers', human trafficking (including children) to supply the trade is a horrendous problem.

It usually isn't "Pretty Woman"....
on March 17, 2010 at 3:06 AM Report this
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Kim:

*hugs* My thoughts are with you as well, and ditto on all the comments about how wonderful it always is to have you around here.

Also @1: So yes.
Gloria on March 17, 2010 at 6:18 AM Report this
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xo, to you all. I appreciate all your kind thoughts and wishes. You all are beautiful. Yes, I do feel your kindness.

@ Matt, So sorry to hear about your father-in-law. My heart goes out to you and yours.
kim in portland on March 17, 2010 at 6:29 AM Report this
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Kim, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts go out to you, and I know only too well what it is like to lose someone who is close to you (after a long illness or suddenly and unexpectedly - I've gone through each).

I hope that you can take comfort that your loved one knew how much you loved and cared for them, and appreciated your love and support during their final moments.

Take care, Kim. You are in our hearts as well.
Hyzenthlayk9 on March 17, 2010 at 11:22 AM Report this
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I'm confused about the final question. I read it as "It's okay for people in queer relationships to not conform to heterosexual standards of what a relationship should be, i.e. one sex partner, right Dan?" It's weird that his answer is no.
Callie on March 17, 2010 at 12:08 PM Report this
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Yeah I don't get it either. Dan usually is against the whole set standards for everyone thing. So he's saying homos need to conform? I'm not going to conform with the rest of them!
StoneTx on March 17, 2010 at 4:08 PM Report this
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Dan, the last question- did you really mean yes? I am confused.

And Kim, hugs for you today too. xoxo
C from Mass. on March 17, 2010 at 5:17 PM Report this

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