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A PART OF LIVING
By Dennis Highland
It's so nice sometimes. Going there and meeting that special someone who thinks like you do, and you know that or else you wouldn't be there in the first place and neither would the other person.
And you share each other, and maybe you know each other's full names and maybe you don't. But it doesn't make any difference anyway. That's part of living what you and those like you are. And it doesn't often bother you, even though you may never see or be with that person again, because that's living, and it can be very nice sometimes.
But sometimes it can be hell. It makes your insides curdle up and makes your brows wrinkle
and your eyes tear. And it makes you feel faded and tired and sullen. And it makes you feel empty; all this because it sometimes makes you alone.
And this happens enough so that you don't like to be alone, and you want to find out the full name of the other person you are sharing. And the age. And the occupation. And the desires. Most importantly, the desires. All kinds of them. What are you and the other person looking for? Will you see each other again? For how long a time? Are both of you tired of being alone, of not knowing the full names first?
And wouldn't it be nice if you could look into other people's minds! It could help you with your living so much! Then you could find out this and that without being embarrassed. But
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'The regular monthly meeting of the GEAR Foundation Board of Trustees will be held at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, November 21, 1978, at the Gay Community Center of Cleveland, 1012 Sumner Court next to Dimensions. A. number of topics will be discussed and the public is invited
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Help a friend --volunteer at the Gay Community Center of Cleveland, 1012 Sumner Court, Cleveland, or call 216-621-3380 evenings between 6 and 11.
If you or any of your friends really NEED a drink, call 216241-7387 and ask for the telephone number of someone from the Open Door.
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TEXAS RANCHHAND NEEDS FRIENDS. I'm 19 years old and have just moved to
you can't... it's not living. After all, we must be realistic.
To look into other people's minds; to know what that person who may or may not be looking at you is thinking. Such knowledge would enable one to know what actions he may wish to undertake in regard to the other individual. It is this lack of knowledge which creates the "fear of rejection" which inhibits so many people in their attempis to know others.
But, again, it's not realistic... it's not living. Hence, the mind games and the art of "cruising" have become refined with the main idea of trying to know other people without affording them the opportunity to learn about you first. The whole concept of self-protection is embedded into the cruising ritual. This ritual wouldn't be needed, of
Young Ohio guy wants friendship with young couples or young guys. Send photo and phone number to Don Jones, Box 86, Girard, OH 44420.
To Al From Rick DON'T YOU WISH....!
course, if part of living didn't in-scene will become. clude the great difficulty which often inheres in trying to meet other people.
Everyone is special in some way; yet, a few try to act as though they are so important because of social status or physical attributes, that they can afford to be callous in treating the feelings of others. Only a few weeks ago, while at a downtown disco, I was asked by someone i had never met whether I would dance with him. I agreed, and we had a great time dancing together. Afterwards this person told me that he expected I would turn him down, because I was "too goodlooking to be nice."
NO ONE is too good looking to be nice. And the sooner some gay men and women realize this, the more friendly the gay social wwwwwle
A friendly smile from someone else doesn't have to mean that he is only interested in sex and nothing else. Several months ago I wrote about cruising for friends and how this is infinitely more rewarding than a night of mindless sex. If more of us would take this approach in trying to meet other people, much of the stigma attaching to bar-cruising would disappear.
I look forward to the time when people will try to make themselves more accessible to others; when they will relate their full name, age, occupation, and desires rather than engage in anonymous trysts. It would make this part of living so much more pleasant and make truly gay living more enjoyable and fulfilling.
Won't you try?
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CAN YOU SPARE A LINE?
Samuel Wineberg 145-382
P.O. Box 511 Columbus, OH 43216
GWM 23, 5'11" 155 lbs., who lives in a suburb west of Cleveland, wishes to meet other honest sincere individuals who are interested in friendship 150-7p7 and/or possible relationship. No
Cleveland to go to college. I'm 6'1", weigh 185 lbs., have blonde hair and blue eyes. I get into weightlifting and body fats, fems, drugs, or S&M. My inbuilding. I really would like to make friends. If you're interestterests include music, movies, ed send $4.00, to cover the extheatre, dining out, traveling and penses of postage and other more. Hope to get a response from Brunswick, Strongsville, cost and I'll send you eight picNorth Royalton, Berea, Midtures of myself, showing all, and a personal letter. Mail a short dieburg Heights, Parma and note and a check to me: Chuck other west communities. For Andrews, P.O. Box 95638, Cleveland, OH 44101. I'll respond as soon as I hear from you.
CLEVELAND NATIVE, w/m, 37, considering moving back,
more information and possible get together write to Don, P.O. Box 746, Lakewood, OH Edgewater Branch 44107. Remember, West-siders, show me that you're out there.
seeks intelligent letters deReadings, Horoscopes, Books, scribing Northern Ohio gay life Aids, Supplies, Herbs, Candles, today. Box 1496, Arlington, VA etc. Open evenings: 1849 West
22210.
I'm 41, a composer, trying to lead a life that's simple and hon-
est, devoted to music. I haven't much money, but my life is happy and creative. I enjoy the company of young people and would like a male friend 17-23. This ad is a sincere appeal for such a friend. Call 216-321-1648, or R.S., 2688 Mayfield Rd., Apartment 6, Cleveland Heights,
OH 44106.
Hope for the gay alcoholic. In Columbus, call Dick, 614-2523972 for the gay AA group for men and women.
Roommate wanted -to share 5-bedroom house in Lakewood with other gay men. Call 216-
228-9378, after 6 PM.
65th Street, Cleveland, OH 216651-8137.
Antiques and Unusual Gifts by Joseph Jeannette. Open evenings: 1849 West 65th Street, Cleveland, OH 216-631-9489. -The new mast head and im. proved layout looks terrific, JIM, Glad you're on
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Arthur Phillips 131-840
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144-074
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Please leave the scarf & glasses at home, Danny. Old friends need time to adjust to the new status and accessories ... Lucy, Lead-butt & Saphire. Jeff, that knot on your left finger is not to be untied in any Eddie Perkins case!
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Charles Burnside 147-935
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London, OH 43140
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London, OH 43140
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London, OH 43140
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London, OH 43140
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141-672
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Lucasville, OH 45699
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London, OH 43140
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Columbus, OH 43216
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