SERENA: How did you get roped into writing for TBP?

DON: Actually I wasn't roped. I had become familiar with the site, and being active in the fight against SJR7, a proposed "marriage protection amendment" to the Indiana Constitution [which I like to think my efforts were instrumental in helping to kill...for four more years at least], asked if I could contribute.

S: What was your coming out experience like?

D: I was one of those nice Catholic boys in the 1950's who "always knew" he liked boys better but the Church said "sin equals hell," the shrinks said "hell, we got one for sure", and until November 1, 1977, the State of Indiana said "felony even behind closed doors." So I got married, had four kids (who in turn now have youngsters of their own), and thought all of that "guy liking stuff" would go away...but it didn't. Ten years after Stonewall I came out ... typical hurtful situation to my spouse who had no idea...thought my life was over but things now have come together with my kids being supportive and loving my other half of 14 years. I've really never run into the kind of nastiness or shunning from parents, friends or fellow employees, etc., that I know many others experience. I am blessed and lucky in that regard, for which I am thankful.

S: If you were a WWE wrestler, what would your theme song be?

D: Oh, my. I had to Google "WWE" to make sure I knew what that's all about. If it isn't on PBS, CNN, or lately MSNBC, or on half a dozen shows like "Lost," "Smallville," and the like, I likely miss it. How about the "Triumphal March" from Aida? (If that's taken by another contributor......they need to return it or else.)

S: What book should every Projector read?

D: I would never presume to tell even one Projector, let alone all of them, what their reading habits should be. At least not until I complete my book "How Larry Craig Will Become John McCain's Running Mate And Give New Meaning To Presidential Library Restrooms." Probably out in two-ply paperback for starters; the concept of hardcover is just too racy.

S: Be honest . . . favorite show tune?

D: Do you really think anybody writing a book about Larry Craig as a Vice-Presidential running mate would be honest concerning show tunes? If I were, it would be "You and I" from Goodbye, Mr. Chips. Hands down. If we ever have a commitment ceremony, that would be the centerpiece.

S: Favorite weekend indulgence?

D: Besides the type of recreation the conventional wisdom says that those pushing 70 ought to be satisfied with having less of, weekend or otherwise, playing euchre with good friends.

Can I be excused now? Anyone named Freewomyn probably doesn't have a real good appreciation about competing with an older male bladder. And some guy by the name of Larry keeps hogging the facilities.