This weekend is Pride Weekend in DC. Lots of things are planned and I'm sure all the men, hot or not, will be downtown celebrating their pride. Being out as long as I have been, I'm over the whole pride thing. It's turned into a rather commercial event anyway. I haven't been downtown for the pride events in probably 6 years. I think though that if I was dating someone I might enjoy it more and even go to the events. But now I just have no desire to go downtown, get in the traffic, fight for parking, or get lost in the crowds. It's just not my thing anymore. Just like not going to the bars anymore. I'm over it. I know that we as gay men should be out and show ourselves to the world but you and I both know that the news will only show the drag queens and the leather daddies. No matter how many gay men show up in business suits or stand behind banners from professional organizations, it will still be the drag queens and leather daddies who make it on the news. So for me this weekend will just be another weekend. Nothing special. But for those of you who are planning on joining the fun, have a great time!