Something Suddenly Came Up

Welcome BACK bitches!

How are YOU? "Kev" is s-w-e-l-l, SWELL tonight. (Like the picture?)

As you know, Maureen McCormick (best known as Marcia on "The Brady Bunch" from 1969 - 1974) is traveling the country promoting her book, "Here's The Story." Tonight, Maureen took questions from fans, signed books and posed for pictures at Outwrite here in Atlanta. "Kev" (that's ME) was in HEAVEN! I don't know why I am so obsessed with "celebrity," but I LOVED the event. I love Maureen! Cute, adorable, gracious, fun, charming, quick wit, great with the gays - all words I would use to describe her. "Kev" (and friends) were up front and center for this event I/we have anticipated for MONTHS (okay, for about one month). I was more excited about meeting Maureen than I was about my recent visit to Europe - I told her that. I also traversed the streets of London, in and out of book stores hoping to find a copy of her book since it was released while I was on "hols". OH, before I forget - the shirt I am wearing, although you can't see it very well, was purchased in Barcelona for only 20 Euro, which was about $26.00. It's very European (like me), and more importantly, size medium (also like me).

Here's some scoop not known in the mainstream... (Hold onto your skirts.) A Brady Bunch reunion is IN THE WORKS! A movie about Maureen's life is IN THE WORKS! Barry Williams (Greg Brady) IS a good kisser! Maureen didn't really have a crush on Davey Jones (she was simply acting). Eve Plumb (Jan Brady) is not speaking to Maureen. Maureen IS the second cousin of "Kev's" middle school classmate, Katy Hatt, whom I don't remember but acted as if I did. (I asked her this and she confirmed in excitement).

Since my scanner is not working, and more importantly, since I threw it down the garbage chute, I can't share what she wrote in my book, BUT I will tell you that Maureen wrote, "To Kevin, Something Suddenly Came Up! Love Maureen XOXO." I asked her to write that and she said she still uses this line (I told her I have used it a time or two as well and think "What would Marcia do?" often when faced with moral dilemma.) For those of you who may not know, "something suddenly came up" is the excuse Marcia gave to a boy whom she was supposed to go to the dance with, but changed her mind because a better/cuter boy invited her as well. It's perfect. We've all been there. She also told me I was "cute," but moments later she told my friends Bob and Don that they were cute too (so it wasn't as special, even though we all are cute). (I'm surprised her publisher/handler didn't tell her to rotate out the compliments. Every 5th homo would be cute, others would be "stunning" and for those beyond words, perhaps "special." One gay got a "fabulous." I have never garnered a "fabulous" so I would have known for sure she was flubbing. Anyway, she also hugged Bob and KISSED Don on the cheek. Jealous? Most definitely. GREEN with envy. (I talked with her the longest though - they said about 10 minutes.)

THANKS Bob and Don - you made the event "fun!"

I enjoyed her stories and can't wait to read this book!

Since I didn't blog yesterday, I thought I would mention that I ran the Atlanta AIDS 5K walk/run with friend Zane. We both finished at approximately 29 minutes. WAY TO GO us!

Hugs everyone -

"Kev"







Watch this - from the "something suddenly came up" episode...