tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post116136627344776475..comments2024-03-29T03:04:37.688-04:00Comments on The Panopticon: The Warm Embrace of My PeersFranklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03670441931649806878noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-33992867496427666312009-03-13T05:14:00.000-04:002009-03-13T05:14:00.000-04:00"I don't write about it much, because frankly afte..."I don't write about it much, because frankly after 23 years (I started coming out at age 12) the novelty has worn off,"<BR/><BR/>...You're right! I only counted about twenty references to your sexuality in the average post. Once in a while, you also make a passing reference to knitting which is nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161882519633846292006-10-26T13:08:00.000-04:002006-10-26T13:08:00.000-04:00Congrats Franklin! For this reader, you're a must ...Congrats Franklin! For this reader, you're a must read (and see ... so talented). Now the Advocate knows what all of us have known for a long time.<BR/><BR/>RoseMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161725805445245132006-10-24T17:36:00.000-04:002006-10-24T17:36:00.000-04:00Oh No I never knew ;-) Well I guess that ruins my ...Oh No I never knew ;-) <BR/>Well I guess that ruins my dream of ever dating you. I had visions of being at a yarn shindig of some sort, (music of Hymne a L'Amour playing in the background) we both turn at the same time, our eyes meet, we cannot look away. We slowly move towards each other, our eyes never wavering, our lips quivering. ;-) Okay I'll settle for just meeting you one of these days.<BR/>Hugs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161714986088498852006-10-24T14:36:00.000-04:002006-10-24T14:36:00.000-04:00You are too cute.You are too cute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161696190377917742006-10-24T09:23:00.000-04:002006-10-24T09:23:00.000-04:00Mazel tov, Franklin! BTW, we enjoyed your charmin...Mazel tov, Franklin! BTW, we enjoyed your charming bingo cards all weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161694779143652742006-10-24T08:59:00.000-04:002006-10-24T08:59:00.000-04:00Congrats! You could, ummm, knit the underwear and...Congrats! <BR/>You could, ummm, knit the underwear and sell it . . . it seems like everyone wants a pair . . . you could make a killing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17039774325929712448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161647497751638652006-10-23T19:51:00.000-04:002006-10-23T19:51:00.000-04:00Congrats on the recognition, you wholly deserve it...Congrats on the recognition, you wholly deserve it, gay or straight. You are one helluva handsome man, as well.<BR/>And about the Disco Bitch undies; why don't you just wash Dolores' in some Eucalan and borrow hers? Then again, Lord knows where they've been...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161634061830351002006-10-23T16:07:00.000-04:002006-10-23T16:07:00.000-04:00So you're on advocate.com? Big deal! I'm waiting...So you're on advocate.com? Big deal! I'm waiting for the layout in Drummer. At least I know now what to get your Christmas...<BR/><BR/>And ladies, I've seen him in person and he is way hotter than mere pixels can convey.<BR/><BR/>BFF!Norskybearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703059422600304972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161615554282151002006-10-23T10:59:00.000-04:002006-10-23T10:59:00.000-04:00Congratulations! You're so talented, eloquent, fun...Congratulations! You're so talented, eloquent, funny, and intelligent, of course, it's well-deserved!tenacious knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17052247001130428257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161614096891094072006-10-23T10:34:00.000-04:002006-10-23T10:34:00.000-04:00Oh my God - I never knew!Still, why should you get...Oh my God - I never knew!<BR/>Still, why should you get to wear the bitchy pants in the family?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161605658039072602006-10-23T08:14:00.000-04:002006-10-23T08:14:00.000-04:00I am shocked - shocked, I tell you! To think that...I am shocked - shocked, I tell you! To think that you would admit such a thing. In public. If front of all these people. The whole entire world didn't need to know that you're 35.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161569163201189562006-10-22T22:06:00.000-04:002006-10-22T22:06:00.000-04:00Fabulous! You are SO A-list!Fabulous! You are SO A-list!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817321406833605079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161565318049592812006-10-22T21:01:00.000-04:002006-10-22T21:01:00.000-04:00The word is out--can the web contain the accolades...The word is out--can the web contain the accolades?<BR/><BR/>Came for the knitting, stayed for all you are...<BR/><BR/>Jude in obscureknittyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161560123305181702006-10-22T19:35:00.000-04:002006-10-22T19:35:00.000-04:00Congratulations, handsome! However, you've been o...Congratulations, handsome! However, you've been our favorite read for quite some time now...Roggeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549838068624400016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161559163403761902006-10-22T19:19:00.000-04:002006-10-22T19:19:00.000-04:00Yep, it's that sweater that's the giveaway.Yep, it's that sweater that's the giveaway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161554372855101612006-10-22T17:59:00.000-04:002006-10-22T17:59:00.000-04:00If this is a double post, forgive, pls.To any publ...If this is a double post, forgive, pls.<BR/><BR/>To any publishers reading this: I would buy a book by Franklin. I would buy gift copies for my friends. Just sayin'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161547706859792932006-10-22T16:08:00.000-04:002006-10-22T16:08:00.000-04:00GASP! Wait a mintue! You, you, you're gay? I know ...GASP! Wait a mintue! You, you, you're gay? I know you mentioned you were gay, and you certainly seemed to be enthusiastically happy about your knitting. I just thought you were merry and bright. (thud) (speaking from the floor) I am stunned. _stunned_ You're GAY?? (stumbling over to fainting couch)(gently placing back of hand to forehead) Oh. Dear. How was a person to know? <BR/><BR/>Congratulations, Franklin! It sure took those people a long time to recognize what we all knew already. Besides being a great knitter, you're kind, intelligent, funny, and, since you have Dolores, you have the patience of Job. The world is a better place with you in it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161544992653556822006-10-22T15:23:00.000-04:002006-10-22T15:23:00.000-04:00Franklin, you are beautiful. In and out. thanks fo...Franklin,<BR/> you are beautiful. In and out.<BR/><BR/> thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161544167355691722006-10-22T15:09:00.000-04:002006-10-22T15:09:00.000-04:00Congrats! It's a wonderful blog.Congrats! It's a wonderful blog.Javarunner1962https://www.blogger.com/profile/02804548276701872997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161537505488831182006-10-22T13:18:00.000-04:002006-10-22T13:18:00.000-04:00Congrats, Franklin. Not only are you HAWT, but you...Congrats, Franklin. Not only are you HAWT, but your POV is delightful, you write wonderfully, your cartoons are hilarous, you have a sweet soul (Dulann! Wish I was in Chicago!), AND your gay peers like you!<BR/><BR/>I read you and joe.my.god regularly. Better add a "friend of QueerKnit" flag to my blog, huh?SolSionnachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018919606074858784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161525871307383792006-10-22T10:04:00.000-04:002006-10-22T10:04:00.000-04:00SWEET!congrats to a deserving guy!I have started r...SWEET!<BR/><BR/>congrats to a deserving guy!<BR/><BR/>I have started reading david's blog because of you.<BR/><BR/>I now "know" someone famous.....<BR/><BR/>anne marie in philly<BR/><BR/>PS - hot pix (said panting)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161519522574539232006-10-22T08:18:00.000-04:002006-10-22T08:18:00.000-04:00You deserve all the accolades you are awarded, Fra...You deserve all the accolades you are awarded, Franklin. Gay, straight or bi? Being a "well aged" person I really don't care what you are other than kind, capable of self expression, possessed of a sense of honor and humor and at least a tad creative; you seem to be over the top in all the important catagories. Thank you for sharing yourself with us.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13896225590676052139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161516741379184712006-10-22T07:32:00.000-04:002006-10-22T07:32:00.000-04:00Congrats on the well-deserved recognition! It's a...Congrats on the well-deserved recognition! It's always a pleasure to visit your section of the blogosphere.Brewgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10650946087107082685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161505501651448212006-10-22T04:25:00.000-04:002006-10-22T04:25:00.000-04:00I just came home from a wedding where the photogra...I just came home from a wedding where the photographer was nowhere near as debonair as you. Mind, I didn't check his panties. Congrats on the blog honour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1161501996994472692006-10-22T03:26:00.000-04:002006-10-22T03:26:00.000-04:00Sorry darling, I was so busy running from my brunc...Sorry darling, I was so busy running from my brunch with Marc Jacobs and heading to a private cocktail soiree with Anderson Cooper and Sam Champion that I didn't have a moment until now to click virtual glasses and say cheers.<BR/><BR/>*air kiss*<BR/>*air kiss*<BR/><BR/>That sweater is just the bees knees, where DID you find it? Or did you make it yourself, you darling craftsman, you.<BR/><BR/>Oh, must jet. The Bass-Lehmkuhls are expecting me for a late supper.<BR/><BR/>Tah!dpastehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10813652943621759603noreply@blogger.com