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01/27/2025

01/26/2025

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01/26/2025

Paul Reubens, best known as Pee-wee Herman, revealed his sexuality in the posthumous documentary Pee-wee as Himself, premiering at Sundance.

In over 40 hours of interviews, Reubens reflected on secret relationships and the challenges of being closeted in Hollywood, compounded by controversies that derailed his career.

The film explores his artistry, struggles with homophobic backlash, and his arrests in 1991 and 2002. Directed by Matt Wolf, the documentary also reveals Reubens’ private battle with cancer, kept secret until his death in 2023. The two-part series highlights his legacy while addressing public misperceptions.

01/26/2025

Leonard Olive Keith and Joseph Austin "Cub" Coates were two men whose lives intersected in Havelock, New Brunswick, during the early 20th century. Born just over seven years apart, Keith, the son of a prominent businessman and owner of a garage, served in World War I before becoming an amateur photographer. Cub, the son of a harness racing enthusiast, also served in the military and later became known for his work in the racing world. Their relationship, though never publicly acknowledged at the time, was captured through a series of intimate photographs taken by Keith between the 1910s and 1940s, many of which were eventually donated to the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick.

While much of their personal lives remains obscured, it’s evident that their bond was significant, with their shared experiences and relationship documented through Keith’s lens. Despite the challenges of their time, including the societal pressures that led to Keith being driven out of town in the 1930s or ‘40s due to his homosexuality, their story serves as a testament to the enduring power of love and the complexities of identity in an era of limited social acceptance. Cub’s eventual marriage in 1940 marked a turning point in their lives, though the nature of their bond remained a poignant chapter in New Brunswick’s history.

01/26/2025

Have I told you lately how awesome our followers are? You really are and loved and appreciated!

01/26/2025

No selfies from me for entire year. But I can relate