I’ve Never Written a Song – A Confession

"Like a woman on her cycle, D.J. got mad flow"

I’ve been playing guitar for over twenty-five years and have never written a complete song.

Not for lack of trying. I bet I’ve put more than a thousand hours into jamming with myself with the sole intention of writing an actual piece of music with a beginning, middle, and end. It just hasn’t happened. I come up with plenty of riffs, choruses, bridges and outtros – I have dozens (if not hundreds) of these clips recorded and saved onto my computer. You could probably cobble many of them together to compose a decent tune. I just can’t seem to do it myself. READ MORE

My ThoughtsFromParis App Was Rejected by Apple For This Reason…

I was thinking on the subway this evening, “Why did I really build an app for my blog?”

The easy and obvious answer is that it would make accessing my content easier. The app aggregates my podcasts, posts, and even videos, as well as my Twitter and Facebook feeds. It does, in fact, help people who want to read, listen or watch my stuff find it in one spot. READ MORE

My First Bidet – #LetsTalkBums

Cottonelle asked me to write about my first bidet experience – I told them to screw off because D.J. only does bidet humor on video!

Seriously, and they’re not paying me to say this (well, they are sponsoring the blog, but did not specifically ask me to say this), Cottonelle has the best damned toilet paper in these United States. And their adult wipes are important to my overall well-being. I’m hooked. READ MORE

I Got Booted Out of a Men’s Support Group

Oh wait, this is a tech support group. Ignore.

You’re not supposed to get kicked out of a support group.

I mean, if you’re a total dick and making fun of a person’s problems or you start telling everyone’s secrets on your personal humor blog (see what I did there?), then I can understand it. But I got booted for not showing up. READ MORE

Leslie Marinelli – In The Powder Room – The Bearded Iris – Bloggers are Weird Podcast

Today we sit down with author and editor-in-chief Leslie Marinelli to discuss her new compilation You Have Lipstick in Your Teeth, her website InThePowderRoom, and why she buys the chub pack of Lady Bic razors.

Via  iTunes Via the official ThoughtsFromParis app for  Apple  or  Android  devices! Zune or Blackberry store (just search) Via Android device – download your favorite podcast app and add the feed -> http://bloggersareweird.com/feed Visit the  

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Queerie Bradshaw – Part II – Bloggers are Weird Podcast

The part II interview that was re-recorded because I lost the original part II! That didn’t come out right. Anyway, another hour from the great Queerie Bradshaw, lesbian feminist, politiqueer, public speaker, and humorist. Oh, and she’s writing a book and doing a new podcast. Listen now! READ MORE

Queerie Bradshaw – Part I – Bloggers are Weird Podcast

D.J. invites political activist, feminist, and sex and humor blogger Queerie Bradshaw to talk about what we don’t. In this episode we learn about her background in sex education, law, and writing. Part II coming soon!

Via  iTunes Zune or Blackberry store (just search) Via Android device – download your favorite podcast app and add the feed -> http://bloggersareweird.com/feed Visit the  

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ThoughtsFromParis Android App is Now Live!

ThoughtsFromParis App

I was going to wait until both versions went live, but screw it.

I’m very proud to announce that the official ThoughtsFromParis app is now available for free in Google Play. You can download it here!  If you’re an iPhone or iPad user, it will be live by next Tuesday in the Apple App Store. For now, though, Android users can start right away. READ MORE

It Sucks To Be a Blogger While Dating

Not the picture I use in my online dating profile.

I’m about ready to go on a first date.

Drinks at a bar in downtown Chicago. This is a woman I’ve talked with once over the phone. We met on an online dating website. I have absolutely no idea how it’s going to pan out. She may be the woman of my dreams – or a dud. Or I may be a dud in her mind while I fall madly in love. READ MORE