In many recent events, I have been under a cloud of certain scrutiny. It appears that many of the people with whom I run with are under the impression that I may be a homosexual. I am not sure how I feel about this. I do like gay people, and I have nothing against gay people....but at this point do not feel that I want to switch teams. True it is the year 2000 and coming out of the closet or being with someone of the same sex is part of the routine of growing up now, like your first cigarette, or your first sip of beer (ah, sweet, sweet beer !!).

But it does appear that The Spud is in some sort of odd pickle. Yesterday Amanda Jean and I were at dinner discussing this very disturbing topic. She said," Well, it is the way that you talk." ...so I then turned to our trusted food server and inquired ," Do I appear to look gay to you?" Her comment back ," Well, you do dress very nice".

In earlier conversations with Kristen she grilled me on whether or not I would be with someone of the same sex. This caused me a night of much unrest. She almost had me believing that I was maybe a bit lofty in the loafers. But I got home, fired up this PC and went on line to look at chicks. Only to find to my delight that Spud rose to the occasion. At least I know that I still like women.

But once again, the topic has arisen. I can deny that I am not gay all I want. All I get back from people is "Denial is the first stage". That is not cool. Or fair.

So in an effort to clear the air. I am wiling to let you decide. Following is a list of some of the things that people are telling me make it appear that I am totally gay and or fem.

So, here it goes....write me a let me know if you think I am or am not, once again, I have no shame. Maybe I am a self hating homosexual.