A Touch Of Gay #55: Nine Years Sober, Pride Flag Flies Again At Stonewall

This week our host Daddy Sam celebrates 9 years of continuous sobriety from alcohol and drugs, the pride flag returns to Stonewall Inn, and the latest leather news and events! Daily Inspiration: After getting sober, it was a whole new world * “The gay world is intertwined with drinking and drugging. After getting sober, it was a whole new world” - Dave Becker Check In: Nine years of sobriety * Admitting I could not continue as I was. * Willingness to change everything. * Leaving the scene doesn’t mean checking out of life. * A journey to clarity and purpose. * Joy and fulfillment beyond imagination – not giving up anything. Politics Social: Pride Flag Reinstated At Stonewall * The National Park Service will restore the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in New York after a settlement was struck between the Trump administration and a group of nonprofit organizations. * The administration ordered the removal of the rainbow flag from the first national monument dedicated to LGBTQ+ back in February, citing a policy restricting non-government flags. * The Stonewall National Monument was first designated by President Barack Obama in 2016, protecting the Stonewall Inn in New York City as a historic site, becoming the first U.S. national monument dedicated to LGBTQ+ history. Leather News: * Mr. Anvil Phoenix 2026 – Bloo * Indigenous Leatherman of Diné and Hopi Tribes * Flags red, sex positive, music lover. * https://www.instagram.com/bloo.by.nite/ Event: Baja Bears Bear Weekend 5/29-31 – Mexicali, Baja California * Friday - Underwear Party at Porkys Show Center * Saturday - Pool and Foam Party at Rancho Arroyo Hondo * Sunday - Tour Secretos De La Chinesca Barrio Chino * Sunday Fetich Room at La Interna – Farewell Gathering * https://www.instagram.com/bajabears/ Please drop your comments on YouTube or email them to daddysam@atouchofgay.com * Website: atouchofgay.com * Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky: atouchofgaypod * Audio Podcast drops on all major platforms every Sunday * YouTube Podcast drops a day early on Saturday * Our Podcast plays on GayPHX.com streaming radio every Monday at 10:00am This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit atouchofgay.substack.com