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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Judging a tournament, where people are required to support their arguments with evidence, we’ll evidence like exploration causes space slaves and extinction. Some dads have football. I have cross-examination. 😂

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Quiet luxury? Y’all, I can barely whisper

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The kids call this a fit check. I call it a, what’s falling out check.

A full-length mirror selfie of Michael wearing a black cap and sunglasses, a dark Louis Vuitton monogram shirt, beige trousers, and matching slip-on shoes. He holds a bright orange Louis Vuitton tote with navy handles and a fluffy navy charm. Clean white walls and hardwood floors frame the outfit.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

and my holiday shopping is done.

Screenshot of a Facebook post showing a woman holding and pointing to the book “How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety,” with a kitten pictured on the cover. She looks straight at the camera with a serious expression.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Y’all think I should get me one of them TikTokery Channels on the YouTuber? #Affluent #NotInfluential #Affluential #FiercePearce #GrayGay #LouisVuitton #Fit

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Y’all think I should get me one of them TikTokery Channels on the YouTuber? #Affluent #NotInfluential #Affluential #FiercePearce #GrayGay #LouisVuitton #Fit

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Bennett & Bentley want to know what you’re doing. Well not Bentley he wants to sleep, but Bennett is very interested

Two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels lounging side by side on a plush bed, their long chestnut-and-white coats glowing in warm light. One looks alertly off to the side while the other rests with a slightly sleepy, unimpressed expression, giving the photo equal parts elegance and personality.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Life has been a little plot-heavy lately, so here’s a brief intermission featuring absolutely no personal growth whatsoever. 😂

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Life has been a little plot-heavy lately, so here’s a brief intermission featuring absolutely no personal growth whatsoever. 😂

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

There are a lot of fun things to do in this town.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Some monsters are summoned by ritual. Mine is summoned by snack wrappers. #EveryCrinkleHasConsequences #SpookySeason

A small black, white, and chestnut dog sits in a dramatic shaft of warm light spilling through a partially open white door. The surrounding room is nearly black, and the dog casts a long, eerie shadow across the carpet.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I may look like I’m lost right now, but I know where I’m going.

A muted illustrated city map with winding streets and a river. An orange location pin near the center reads “YOU ARE HERE.” Large text over the map says: “There is a lonely stretch between refusing to be ignored and finding people who actually see you.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Some monsters are summoned by ritual. Mine is summoned by snack wrappers. #EveryCrinkleHasConsequences #SpookySeason

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Them: Do you have any useful skills? Me:

Close-up, forced-perspective photo of a very large closet rod pointed directly into the camera, positioned to look rather unmistakably like I’m about to take an enormous pole going down the mouth. This is my answer to: “Do you have any useful skills?”

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Them: Do you have any useful skills? Me:

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Bentley getting white bowl service while treasure hunting

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Never work with children and animals.

Photo of my daughters tangling me up in thier collars on the sidewalk of boutique shops.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

For years I’ve been called a “posh prick.” I prefer to think of it as accurate branding. The Great State of Texas has now made it official. POSH PRK. I’m self-aware. Just not self-improving. #OwnIt #MentionItAll

Bright, magazine-style portrait of a smiling man relaxing beside his white Mercedes-AMG SL in a modern driveway. The focal point is the personalized Texas license plate reading “POSH PRK,” tying into the self-deprecating humor of the post.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I’m not crying…you’re crying. Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers out there and all the people filling those roles whoever they be. #GaybyBoomers

A handmade Father’s Day card created by a daughter. One side features a hand-drawn Hermès Birkin bag with charms and hearts and a playful message about being “the rarest of them all.” The other side contains a heartfelt handwritten letter thanking her father for listening, supporting her interests, loving her unconditionally, and being someone she looks up to. The card is signed “Estelle” with hearts.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

“You don’t have to attend every party you’re invited to.” A hard season has taught me this: strength isn’t always standing tall. Sometimes it’s sitting in the quiet, feeling everything—and choosing not to engage. Not everything deserves a reaction. Some things deserve your peace.

Black-and-white portrait of a man seated and leaning forward, shirtless, with one hand resting on his head. His expression is contemplative and slightly weary, with strong directional lighting creating deep shadows and highlighting the contours of his face and torso. The image feels intimate, vulnerable, and quietly introspective.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Apparently the secret to good photos is not knowing you’re taking one. Every time I actually want a picture, I can’t find the camera app. This morning I reach for my coffee and it snapped this. Not mad at it. ☕️. #SheDidMeGood #NotMadAtIt #CandidCamera

Unplanned morning snapshot of a me reaching for my coffee. I’m wearing black piped pajamas and gold necklaces with the three Frenchmen represented (Cartier, Hermes and Vuitton). There is a soft window light illuminating the room. The coffee cup dominates the foreground while the relaxed bedroom setting fades into the background.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

When you hear the group chat notification ding

Black-and-white studio photo of a fit, silver-haired man captured midair in a dramatic, dance-like leap against a seamless light background. He wears minimal black briefs and layered bracelets and necklace. His body is fully extended with one leg stretched forward and the other bent beneath him, arms angled in opposite directions, muscles sharply defined. His hair is swept back by motion, and his gaze is focused to the side, creating a high-fashion, sculptural, almost gravity-defying moment.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

When you hear the group chat notification ding

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Looking back isn’t always about the past. Sometimes it’s just good lighting and a better view. #NewArse #NewMe #MadeYouLook #BlackAndWhite #EditorialVibes #GrayGay #GaybyBoomer

Black-and-white portrait of a man seated at the edge of a pool at night, water droplets on his skin. He looks back over his shoulder toward the camera, with strong directional lighting highlighting the muscles of his back and arms. The background fades into soft reflections on the water, creating a moody, cinematic feel.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

at The Gilded Hour, a modern speakeasy soirée benefiting the Texas Center for the Missing—Houston’s Amber Alert provider. An evening of glamour with purpose, where every detail shimmered—but the mission mattered most. Showing up never goes out of style.

Under a cabaret spotlight, a man in full white tie—top hat, tails, gold waistcoat, and unapologetic pearls—pauses mid-sip with a cane in hand. Equal parts theater and attitude.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

This isn’t a bag. Six weeks of rebuilding— crystal by crystal, detail by detail. One-of-one Birkin sculpture. Pink crystal. 18kt gold-plated hardware. Hand-finished throughout. It got me through something. Now… I can let it go.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

I’m not sure who needs to see this, maybe me.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Checking in from Houston, Texas. Long day… about to disappear into a hot soak. Where in the world are you tonight? Show me the view — selfies encouraged.

Mirror selfie in a softly lit luxury spa bathroom. A person with silver hair holds a phone in front of their face while wearing an open black satin pajama top and gold jewelry. Warm candlelight and marble surfaces blur in the background, creating a calm, high-end spa atmosphere. The photo focuses on natural skin tones and relaxed end-of-day energy.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

He came downstairs, looked at me like this… and now I feel like I should explain myself. What did I do?

A small Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy with chestnut and white fur stands on a stair landing, looking slightly skeptical or concerned, with soft indoor light and wooden stairs rising behind him.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

I take a lot of photos, but every now and then one feels like an actual portrait instead of just a picture. This one is mine. Bluesky friends: show me your favorite portrait of yourself. Phone selfie, studio shot, painting, AI experiment — anything. Let’s see the faces behind the feeds. 📸

Shirtless photo of me in an overly bronzed spray tan. I’m looking at camera. Arms crossed. My belly fat pooling on my pants.

Or as Ai says -

Dramatic studio portrait of a shirtless silver-haired man with a short beard sitting against a dark background, arms folded over one knee. Soft directional lighting highlights his face, arms, and torso while the background fades into deep black, giving the image a moody, cinematic feel.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

I’m collecting jobs I got fired from on the first day. Where should I get fired next? Your idea might become Saturday’s episode.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

To all the Newskies. Welcome y’all (that means ALL y’all). If ya missed it, I’m a 50-year gay lawyer in Texas acting stupid through his midlife crisis. I've got a husband, a grown son and 2 little kids I love with all my heart. I put out love and silly content. I can't wait to get to know y’all.

Photo of me walking runway at a charity event I emceed earlier this month.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

…and that, dear friends, is the story of my one day as a mortician.

Black-and-white photo of a sharply dressed man in a tailored suit standing in a cemetery, casually leaning on a real estate sign that reads “JUST LISTED – LOT FOR SALE.” He smiles confidently at the camera, holding a structured handbag, while gravestones sit quietly behind him—suggesting this may be the most permanent listing of his career.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

…and that, dear friends, is the story of my one day as a heart surgeon.

Black-and-white staged photo of a surgeon in an operating room, wearing a surgical cap, mask, gloves, and gown. He looks directly toward the camera while holding a surgical instrument over a patient on the operating table (the patient is out of focus in the foreground). Overhead surgical lights cast dramatic illumination. On a board behind him is a simple childlike drawing of a stick figure with an arrow pointing to the chest and the word “ouchie,” adding a humorous, absurd contrast to the serious medical setting.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

…and that, dear friends, is the story of my one day as a professor.

Black-and-white fine-art photograph of a silver-haired man in a textured knit sweater standing in a classroom, turned three-quarters toward the camera while pointing at a chalkboard. The chalkboard reads, “none of this matters” followed by bullet points: “quit and invest the money,” “marry well,” and “never wear crocs,” with the last line underlined. His expression is serious and contemplative, creating a dramatic contrast with the irreverent text. The foreground shows blurred silhouettes of seated students, adding depth and a cinematic, gallery-quality feel.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

…and that, dear friends, is the story of my one day as a lifeguard.

Black-and-white photo of a laughing couple sitting on a sandy beach in matching dark one-piece swimsuits. They lean toward each other while building a small sandcastle. The man, wearing sunglasses, holds a martini glass mid-splash; a Coca-Cola can sits in the sand beside him. The woman smiles broadly, holding a rescue float tucked under her arm. Both wear lifeguard whistles around their necks. In the blurred background, a large shark lunges dramatically from the ocean while a helicopter hovers overhead, adding an absurd, cinematic contrast to the carefree foreground moment.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

…and that, dear friends, is the story of my one day as a docent.

Black-and-white photo inside an art museum gallery. A sharply dressed man in a suit with a loosened tie and a “DOCENT” badge laughs dramatically while poking the nose of a classical marble bust on a pedestal. Framed paintings and soft gallery lighting blur into the background, giving the scene a playful, irreverent tone against the formal museum setting.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

…and that, dear friends, is the story of my one day as a Chef.

Black-and-white photograph of a sharply dressed man in a pristine white chef’s coat and tall toque, laughing as he hand-feeds a rat standing on its hind legs atop a stainless-steel kitchen counter. The rat wears a tiny chef’s hat. A partially eaten dessert sits on a plate between them, crumbs scattered across the counter. Steam rises from pots in the softly lit professional kitchen behind them, creating a dramatic, cinematic atmosphere.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

…and that, dear friends, is the story of my one day as a zookeeper!

Black-and-white fine art photo of a stylish, middle-aged man in a tuxedo sitting at the edge of a shallow pool, laughing with his head thrown back. He holds a martini glass in one hand while three penguins wearing bow ties gather around him—one perched on his lap, another at his side, and a third near his feet. Water splashes around them. In the soft-focus background, a zoo worker holding a net approaches, adding a subtle comedic twist to the glamorous, editorial-style scene.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Fifty-three years. Same birthday suit. Better tailoring.

Me in my skivvies with 53 painted on my bare boobs.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Most of my life I tried to disappear. I starved my body. Punished it. Drowned it. At my smallest, I felt too big. At my largest, too small. But this body survived me. It was never broken. It was enduring. If you’re fighting yourself — you’re not broken. You’re breathing. That counts.

Black-and-white portrait of a silver-haired man against a dark background. His fingers are spread across his face, forming a frame around one steady eye. Light catches the texture of his skin and a bold ring on his hand. He looks out from behind his hands—guarded, enduring, present.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

The 11 minutes a day I’m not vacuum-sealed like a luxury brisket I become Braveheart with better jewelry.

Black-and-white photo of a shirtless man standing in heavy rain at night, drenched and laughing with his head tilted back. He holds a wet white shirt above him while rain pours down his face and body. His hair is soaked and tousled, with visible water droplets on his skin. Dark storm clouds and faint trees appear in the background, creating a dramatic, high-contrast mood of joyful release.

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

This isn’t a nude. It’s a middle-aged man who paid a water bill and would like acknowledgment.

Bathtub selfie with morning light. Nothing graphic. I’m old!

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The Gray Gay @graygay.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

One week post-op, and in a quiet moment between everything, I caught a glimpse of the future. Healing is happening — even when life is still chaotic.

A quiet mirror selfie taken one week after surgery. A man stands shirtless in soft light, with healing scars visible on his abdomen. His expression reflects relief and cautious hope. The image captures a private moment of recovery and the early return of strength.

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