As so often happens with the Northeast, we seem to have gone directly from winter into summer. That worked well for us this weekend, as the pool was opened and heated, and the patio suddenly sprung to summer life with container and hanging plants (and a new canopy assembled with life-saving help from my brother and his girlfriend). Given that spring was so late, I have a lot to do and very little time in which to do it, so the beautiful weather allowed me to work my ass off and get the yard in somewhat presentable shape. Not that any of this behind-the-scenes work had an effect here, as he blog rolled on with its usual decadence and depravity.

It began with a male model brought to the forefront of pop culture by an Instagram shout-out from Madonna – and soon enough Andrea Denver was named Hunk of the Day.

The search for a spring scent was on, and it came down to a heavyweight battle between Diana Vreeland and Tom Ford. (It’s also a bit of perfect timing, as our anniversary is this week ~ 5 years of officially-married life!) At the time of this writing, I thought the edge was going to Tom Ford’s ‘Fleur de Portofino’ but Vreeland’s ‘Smashingly Brilliant’ has its merits. I think, however, the dark horse of Hermes, and an old classic, may steal ahead of the whole pack.

Forget the Scottish kilt, Sam Callahan is better off without a stitch of clothing whatsoever.

Zac Efron got almost-nude, which was good enough for most people. And then he did it again.

A little bit of grace.

Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss proves that twitching trumps twerking any day.

My new favorite song on an old favorite theme.

Far more than a triple threat, Jerry Mitchell is now also a Hunk of the Day.

Having had a sneak sniff of the new Hermes fragrance, courtesy of my brother’s gal, I’m pulling the latest (and last) from Jean Claude Ellena out of anniversary gift running, as it’s a gorgeous scent more suited for the deep of summer.

Flowers in empty rooms.

The first Saturday of May is World Naked Gardening Day, so I did it.

I wonder if the sexiest math teacher in the world teaches math in these briefs.

Next Sunday you can finally get a glimpse of the Super Jocks show if you’re in the Chicago area.

And the man behind those super jocks, Andy Boyer, has also been named a Hunk of the Day.

In the midst of a wild week, I received a very touching message from a FaceBook friend in Baltimore yesterday afternoon:

“Thanks for your blog and facebook page last night. I’ve been so busy lately, I haven’t been keeping up with you (sorry to admit). After 3 hours of watching unbelievable riots, fire, and human injury just outside my door on TV, I turned to you for some lusty pictures, some laughs, and even a little drama. It was a rough night here in Baltimore (and I fear it’s far from over), but thanks for lightening things up for a while. You are appreciated.”

There, suddenly and unexpectedly, was a little bit of grace, from the silly and sometimes-sordid entries conjured on this blog. It moved me in a way that people who have known me for ten years don’t always manage to do. Maybe it was more touching coming from a stranger. Maybe it was the surprise of it. Maybe it was just a human being reaching out to another human while feeling trapped in the middle of an upsetting moment.

Whatever the case, I am grateful. It reminded me to be a little kinder in my everyday life. I need those reminders from time to time, and I will do my best. This blog isn’t going to change anyone’s life, much less the world, but in its own way may it provide amusement, escape, and enjoyment in a world that’s crumbling around us.

Thank you, David, for reminding me that everyone has a voice, and a story, and a way to touch the world.

Before dimming the lights, I light a tobacco-scented candle. The pleasant notes are almost enough to make me reconsider investing in the Tobacco Vanille Private Blend by Tom Ford. Almost. I slide a wordless mix of unobtrusive ambient music into the CD player. The water of the shower beats down, and steam rises on this unseasonably cold evening. It’s Sunday night, and after a week filled with job changes, Cape Cod birthday shenanigans, and my Dad breaking his arm (with a “terrible triad” fracture), I am looking for peace. I suppose in that respect this week is just like any other. Let’s dive back into the Floating World of this website and escape for one more moment before Monday begins again.

A fit and toned Andy Cohen found freedom from his shirt on a recent trip to Miami.

Dit-dit-dit-dit-a-lini.

If things seem to be on auto-pilot here of late, hang on just a little bit longer. There are good things to come.

Male models dominated the Hunk of the Day posts, including Erasmo Viana (pictured), Lucas Bernardini, Chris Arno Williams and Jakub Stefano,

What’s your T?

If the sky that we look upon should tumble and fall…

A very hunky Sunday, and a glimpse of a nude Ryan Guzman.

It’s that time of the year again: prom season!

Once upon a time, I lived and loved in the Floating World.