The Closet Professor

A blog about LGBTQ+ History, Art, Literature, Politics, Culture, and Whatever Else Comes to Mind. The Closet Professor is a fun (sometimes tongue-in-cheek, sometimes very serious) approach to LGBTQ+ Culture.

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Thursday, June 26, 2025

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Male-Order Desire: The Bold Legacy of International Male

Long before Grindr profiles and Instagram thirst traps, gay men turned to other sources for affirmation, fantasy, and fashion. And for many,...

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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Running on Empty This Morning

I know that today is usually when I post one of my art history pieces, and I do actually have one written and ready… but I just haven’t had ...

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

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“To a Stranger”

“To a Stranger” By Walt Whitman (from Leaves of Grass, 1860 edition) Passing stranger! you do not know how longingly I look upon you, You mu...

Monday, June 23, 2025

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On the Edge of War

Like many of you, I am alarmed — and honestly, frightened — at the news that Trump has ordered the bombing of Iran. It's hard to shake t...

Sunday, June 22, 2025

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🌈 Rooted in Love, Growing in Grace

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind…And you shall love your neighbor as yo...

Saturday, June 21, 2025

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Moment of Zen: Summer ☀️

Summer officially began yesterday. While I doubt I’ll be going anywhere this season—certainly not to the beach—I do hope some of you have pl...

Friday, June 20, 2025

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Pride in Every Stroke: Gay Art Since 1970

Duane Michals, Male figure holding book , date unknown. When the first Pride parade marched through New York City in June 1970—commemoratin...

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About Me

Joe: I began my life in the South and for five years lived as a closeted teacher, but that changed when I took a job as an oral historian in New England. I am now a museum curator, but my move to New England began a new life for me. I think my life will work out the way it was always meant to be. That doesn't mean there won't be ups and downs; that's all part of life. It means I just have to be patient. I feel like October 7, 2015 is my new birthday. It's a beginning filled with great hope. It's a second chance to live my life…not anyone else's.

My profile picture is "David and Me," 2001 painting by artist Steve Walker. It happens to be one of my favorite modern gay art pieces.

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