It took him nearly a decade, but Rugged finally discovers what lies at the end of the rainbow, the YMCA.
33 Years Old
At 33, Rugged struggles to pull himself out of a creative rut one paragraph at a time.
Hello My Name is Rugged Fox
It has been ages since the last time Rugged Fox has written and so he decides to re-introduce himself. So much has happened in the last year that he can only brush over the details before going into specifics.
The Fox and the Hound
Rugged gets ready to return to the West End after his memorable week dog-sitting CLARK.
Gay Ginger Uncle
Rugged is proud to be the Gay Uncle to seven babies, one teenager and a Boston Terrier named CLARK. He gears up to spend this week with his pooch nephew in Chinatown.
How Rugged Got His Groove Back
Rugged finally settles into the Fox Den and, boy oh boy, is keeping busy. Reflecting on his late nights with gentlemen callers, the Fox reflects on whether or not Grindr is actually the answer.
First Dates Gone Wrong: Gustave
Even though Rugged believes himself to be an expert on first dates, he readily admits that he is terrible on them.
Cheers to 2018!
In the final hours of 2017, Rugged Fox sips red wine at the Fox Den and reflects on his goals for the year to come.
My Life as an Overpriced Coffee Shop
At 32-years-old, Rugged Fox orders an outrageous $6 cup of chamomile tea and reflects on the fact that his life is under more construction than ever.
And, You are Drunk on Viognier
Rugged Fox puts a bottle of Cono Sur Viognier down the hatch and tries to sort out his feelings about not having children.
The Time I Was Rejected on Grindr Because of My Instagram Account
Rugged recounts the tail of the time he was rejected by a man on Grindr because of his Instagram account.
How to Tame a Rugged Fox
As Rugged Fox settles into the Fox Den downtown, he welcomes the opportunity to exchange one negative routine for a healthier one.
Basement Apartment
Rugged finally gets out of a basement in East Vancouver and doubles his rent moving to a one-bedroom in the West End. On the night of his 32nd birthday he opens up to Clark and decides to make the move.
Drew from Oklahoma, Part Two
A practicing Baptist and out of practice homosexual meet head to head at an Italian restaurant in Vegas. In this high stakes game of Poker, the chips are in and all bets are off.
Drew from Oklahoma, Part One
After four dirty martinis on the Strip, Valentina and Rugged stumble to an Italian restaurant for dinner. When they meet a friendly man sitting at the bar, little do they know the secret that he keeps.
A Quick Shuttle Bus From the Strip
Valli and Rugged arrive at their accommodations "a quick shuttle bus from the Strip." Fortunately, they win their first gamble but Rugged gets so excited he goes down for the count.
We're Going to See the Backstreet Boys!
The Fox's trip to see the Backstreet Boys in Vegas gets off to a bumpy start at the American border, when he learns the Border Patrol Agent is an 'NSYNC fan.
Rugged Does Vegas/Vegas Does Rugged: A Flip-Flop Series
A love struck sixteen-year old Rugged Fox finds himself at The Olive Garden dreaming about seeing the Backstreet Boys. The Prologue to the epic "Rugged Does Vegas/Vegas Does Rugged Flip-Flop Series.
Luke Danes, I Do
Seeking a break from reality, Rugged Fox slips a little too far into Netflix. After watching seven seasons straight of Gilmore Girls, he begins to think he is actually engaged to Luke Danes.
Golden Boys
Hopping over to the island for a hot minute to see his best friend Patrick perform in a play, Rugged looks back on his childhood and discovers that, after all these years, he was never alone.