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Men of the City: Robert Valin, Leader of Bears

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Justin Shaddix

A painting of the burly character Bluto appropriately adorns the wall of Robert Valin’s Chelsea apartment where his dog, Benny, sniffs and paws at my bag.  “Do you have food in your bag?” Robert asks.  “Benny gets into a zone … Continue reading →

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My Biggest Mistake

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Justin Shaddix

In the four years I’ve been in NYC, I’ve been through about three cycles of friends.  Not because I’m some drama queen who’s always cutting fools outta my life, but simply because in this town people come and go as … Continue reading →

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Hey Gays, Stop Hating Your Body

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Justin Shaddix

I just walked out of a restaurant in Chelsea screaming.  I’m pretty sure I flipped over the table as well, but the blinding rage makes my memory a bit fuzzy.  The last thing I remember is two skinny gays lamenting … Continue reading →

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