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I’m Keith, an LGBTQ blogger and the creator of Gay in the CLE!

This blog is about LGBTQ people and all of our interests. It is filled with history, coming out stories, pop culture, lifestyle posts, and much more, to help others understand who we are.
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Exercise and Fitness with Cirrhosis

Living with cirrhosis changes how you see your body. For me, it wasn’t just about staying active

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#cirrhosisjourney #fitness #LGBTQ+Healthcare
Exercise and Fitness with Cirrhosis: Finding Strength at Your Own Pace
Living with cirrhosis changes how you see your body. For me, it wasn’t just about staying active
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November 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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A Christmas Menagerie

There are times when you do things, in your life, that, often, even mystify yourself.

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#personalstory #writing #horror #lgbtqwriters
A Christmas Menagerie: The Journey Behind the Tale
There are times when you do things, in your life, that, often, even mystify yourself.
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October 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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The Beauty of Simple Things

We often get so caught up in the daily grind that we forget how small actions can have the greatest impact

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#mentalwellness #mindfulliving #personalstory #cle #pride #lgbtq
The Beauty of Simple Things: Finding Peace in Everyday Moments
We often get so caught up in the daily grind that we forget how small actions can have the greatest impact
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October 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Harvesting Memories

Each year, Karl and I head out to Geauga County for what has become one of our favorite spots, Ransom Sage Farms

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#lgbtq+community #queercleveland #personalstory #cleveland #cle #autumn #halloween #localfavorites
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October 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Healing from Rejection

When we hear the word REJECTION, most of us associate it with being turned down by someone we have feelings for

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#lgbtq+community#rituals #meditation #mindfulliving #selflove
Healing from Rejection: Family, Faith, and the Long Road to Self-Worth
When we hear the word REJECTION, most of us associate it with being turned down by someone we have feelings for
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September 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Cleansing, Protecting, and Energizing

Cleansing, protecting, and energizing your space is more than just aesthetics or good vibes.

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#lgbtq+community#rituals #meditation #mindfulliving #selflove
Cleansing, Protecting, and Energizing Your Space (Witchcraft Meets Self-Care)
Cleansing, protecting, and energizing your space is more than just aesthetics or good vibes.
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September 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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The Myth of Graceful Aging…

Turning 52 taught me the truth about aging

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#lgbtq+community #personalreflections #personalstory #cle #lgbtq+
The Myth of Graceful Aging and How to Live Boldly Instead
“Turning 52 taught me the truth about aging — it’s not about growing old gracefully, but living unapologetically. Discover how to break free from aging stereotypes and redefine life after 50.”…
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August 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Sleeping in Franklin Castle

There are haunted places in this world, places where violence, hatred and dark things lie in wait.

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#localfavorites #queercleveland #personalstory #cle #lgbtq+ #franklincastle
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August 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Raised Among Saints and Hollow Things

There is no denying that Southern mountain folk are just raised differently

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#localfavorites #queercleveland #personalstory #cle #lgbtq+
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August 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Christmas, Custard, and a Change of Plans

A spontaneous day trip through Northeast Ohio turns into a heartwarming journey

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#localfavorites #queercleveland #personalstory #cle #lgbtq+
Christmas, Custard, and a Change of Plans: Discovering the Unexpected in Northeast Ohio
“A spontaneous day trip through Northeast Ohio turns into a heartwarming journey of vintage finds, local flavors, and unexpected joy for two explorers at heart.
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July 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Mall Kiosks, Glamour Shots, and Other Micro-Eras

In the 1980s, if you wanted to be cool…

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#80sNostalgia #Spencergifts #LGBTQHistory
Mall Kiosks, Glamour Shots, and Other Micro-Eras of Queer Aesthetic Training
From mall kiosks and Glamour Shots to Claire’s and Spencer’s Gifts, discover how 80s and 90s shopping culture shaped queer identity for a generation.
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July 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The Year That Shaped Us

1985 was a defining year for LGBTQ+ identity.

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#80sNostalgia #AidsCrisis #LGBTQHistory
The Year That Shaped Us: Why 1985 Still Echoes in Queer Memory
1985 was a defining year for LGBTQ+ identity. From Rock Hudson’s AIDS diagnosis to growing activism and stigma, this reflective essay explores how the HIV/AIDS crisis shaped a generation of gay and…
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July 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Finding My Peace on the Shores of Home

What has also become surprising is finding out how much I love living in Ohio

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#Ashtabula #ashtabulaliftbridge #photography #ohio #ohiohistory
Finding My Peace on the Shores of Home: A Cleveland 4th of July
When is home more than just a place you live? It kind of hit me last month that this year will be nine years of me living in Ohio. Nine years, for me, that is pretty monumental. The only other plac…
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July 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Stung By Memory

The biodiversity loss that we are starting to see is scary.

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#pollinatorgarden #biodiversity #biodiversityloss #beepopulation
Stung by Memory: How a Pollinator Garden Reconnected Me to a Vanishing World
The biodiversity loss that we are starting to see is scary.
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July 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Open Relationships Over 40

Because love doesn’t expire at 40—and neither should your options.

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#GayNonMonogamyExplained #LGBTQDatingJourney #OpenRelationshipsOver40 #QueerLoveEvolved
Open Relationships Over 40: How to Navigate Non-Monogamy
Because love doesn’t expire at 40—and neither should your options.
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July 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Daily Rituals for the Queer Soul

From the day we are born we are subjected to a barrage of images that define how our bodies should look

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#queerdailyrituals #lgbtqSpiritualWellness #GroundedAndQueer #mindfulGayLife
Daily Rituals for the Queer Soul: 10-Minute Practices to Stay Grounded
Life moves fast, but your spirit doesn’t have to. Discover easy, 10-minute daily rituals for queer people looking to stay grounded, connected, and spiritually charged.
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June 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Daily Rituals for the Queer Soul

From the day we are born we are subjected to a barrage of images that define how our bodies should look

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#queerdailyrituals #lgbtqSpiritualWellness #GroundedAndQueer #mindfulGayLife
Daily Rituals for the Queer Soul: 10-Minute Practices to Stay Grounded
Life moves fast, but your spirit doesn’t have to. Discover easy, 10-minute daily rituals for queer people looking to stay grounded, connected, and spiritually charged.
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June 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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The Mirror Isn’t the Enemy

From the day we are born we are subjected to a barrage of images that define how our bodies should look

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#BodyImageHealing #GayMenOver40 #GayBodyImage #ReclaimYourReflection
The Mirror Isn’t the Enemy: Healing Gay Male Body Image After 40
Body image struggles don’t end with age. Learn how gay men over 40 can heal, reconnect, and reclaim confidence in their bodies with this affirming, empowering guide.
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June 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Stonewall to Today: What Pride Still Means for Gay Men Over 40

We’ve come a long way since the Stonewall Riots. But we are not done.

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#stonewallhistory #lgbtqrights #activism #lgbtqactivism
Stonewall to Today: What Pride Still Means for Gay Men Over 40
From Stonewall to today, Pride remains a call to action. Discover what’s at risk in 2025 for LGBTQ+ rights, how far we’ve come, and what gay men over 40 can do to fight back.
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June 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Lost Ohio: The Ghost of Chippewa Lake Amusement Park

this was an outing that Karl had planned for quite a while and it would be another chance to take my camera along for the ride.

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#queerurbanphotography #urbanphotography #urbex #visualstorytelling
Lost Ohio: The Ghost of Chippewa Lake Amusement Park
this was an outing that Karl had planned for quite a while and it would be another chance to take my camera along for the ride.
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June 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Reclaiming Summer Solstice

Reclaiming the Summer Solstice has become a ritual for me.

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#mindfulliving #selflovegaymen
Reclaiming Summer Solstice: LGBTQ+ Reflections on Light, Shadow, and Self
Discover how LGBTQ+ individuals are reclaiming the Summer Solstice as a moment of reflection, ritual, and queer spiritual power. Light and shadow both have meaning.
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June 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Cirrhosis- Friendly Recipes

Living with cirrhosis can sometimes feel isolating

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#cirrhosismanagement #gaymenshealth #liverhealth #vegetarian
Cirrhosis-Friendly Recipes for Summer BBQs: Still Feasting, Still Thriving
Five delicious, low-sodium vegetarian recipes perfect for cirrhosis-friendly summer BBQs. High in protein, good fats, and community spirit — made for LGBTQ+ men over 40 focused on liver health and …
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June 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Managing Cirrhosis Symptoms and Side Effects

When you’re first diagnosed with cirrhosis, it can feel like the ground beneath you shifts.

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#cirrhosismanagement #gayinthecle #gaymenshealthover40 #liverdisease
Managing Cirrhosis Symptoms and Side Effects
Learn how to manage symptoms and side effects of cirrhosis through fatigue relief, digestive care, brain fog treatment, and emotional healing — especially for LGBTQ+ individuals over 40.
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June 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Seven 80s Movies Every LGBTQ Person Should Watch

Growing up in the 1980s, it was hard to find positive LGBTQ role models

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#gayinthecle #gaymenover40 #1980sNostalgia #MovieReviews #queerHistory
Seven 80s Movies Every LGBTQ Person Should Watch
Growing up in the 1980s, it was hard to find positive LGBTQ role models
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May 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Choir Boy at Karamu House

One of the things that we love best about our city is its entertainment.

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#gayinthecle #gaymenover40 #HiddenGemsCLE #ClevelandPride #ChoirBoy #KaramuHouse #karamuhousecle
Choir Boy at Karamu House: A Powerful Intersection of Black Masculinity, Queer Identity, and Cleveland Theater
One of the things that we love best about our city is its entertainment.
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May 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM