It’s Try and Love Me if You Can

Originally performed at You’re Being Ridiculous – Confession (though its life began much earlier).

Part of Track Names Handwritten & Glittered: A Memoir Mix Tape.

“Picture it! Kalamazoo, Michigan. September. 1994. Sensitive Gay College Boy is deeply in love with Straight College Roommate. Sensitive Gay College Boy does not want to destroy the friendship which has grown between himself and Straight College Roommate. So Sensitive Gay College Boy wraps himself in Straight College Roommate’s comforter left on the couch—despite Sensitive Gay College Boy’s attempts to keep Straight College Roommate’s bed made and clutter-free for safe slumber post-late night drunken stumbles—and listens to girl singers with guitars, singing along with a voice only a mother could love, knowing every word was meant just for him. It’s a classic story. Right…?”