Bonnie Barton

American Pop Genius, Brian Wilson, and British Industrial Icon, Douglas McCarthy smiling on the outside, crying on the inside/author’s image (no filter) On June 11, 2025, the world mourned the loss of Brian Wilson, the genius behind America’s greatest pop band, the Beach Boys. I won’t rehash Brian Wilson’s mental illness, excessive drug use, and abuse suffered by his father and Eugene Landy.

author’s image (as always, no filter) Me: “I’m a slow burn. And you are, too.” Jeff (pausing in his thoughtful, measured way to respond to my declaration): “That’s true.” I haven’t seen Jeff since our time in Dallas in May, but we talk every day. In fact, he calls me every night. Heck, sometimes we talk two or three times a day. I’ve never dated ANYONE who wanted to talk to me this much! And the real kicker: about 90% of guys would be asking for provocative photos and expect phone sex. Not Jeff.

Member-only story I’m Finally Ready to Tell the Truth Bonnie Barton · Follow 14 min read · -- happier in the Lone Star State — no filter/author’s image An empty penis erection pill wrapper, an anal plug, and a handful of bullets sit on one of the shabby master closet shelves. Welcome home, Bonnie. Even my realtor is shocked. Thankfully, I’d shipped my teen son to Florida to stay with my mom so he could avoid the chaos of our move. I’m horrified, disgusted, angry, and, sure, bemused.