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Matt your videos just keep getting better and better! Thanks so much for all your awesome videos and all the people whose stories you get out there for us to all learn from!!
James is so sweet and genuine, I hope that the scammers will stop using his images soon :(. Glad to see Cindy is doing better too ❤️ Also adding what helps me with creative blocks: going to a museum, traveling, or a part of town I haven’t been to before helps to kind of get your mind out of that daily routine.
I love watching this channel grow!!! I know someone who gave $25K to a scammer and is still getting scammed because she doesn’t believe anyone that it’s not real. It’s awful!
Honey you truly have a HEART OF GOLD. ❤ You are a RARE GEM. EXCELLENT INTERVIEW! You are BOTH ADORABLE! I hope that the SINGLE WOMEN out there SEE THIS! Ladies please NEVER, EVER give ANYONE MONEY ON THE INTERNET.. XOXO FROM CHICAGO ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊P.S.I go to the Elliptical machine at the gym four days a week for an hour and it releases the stress and endorphins and my mind CLEARS THE PATH FOR CREATIVE IDEAS!!!!!
Cindy looks incredible! I've asked this before, Matt. Was wondering if somehow Cindy could set up a PO Box for us to send her treasures and crystals? I'd love it! Anyone local to LA that could arrange such a thing? Could we mail it directly to The Center?
I've watched a number of documentaries about love scams and one case that stands out to me was a woman in Canada whose sister found her in her car after she had self exited . She took that drastic action because she had given her ENTIRE LIFE SAVINGS , close to a million dollars , to a scammer . She was so ashamed and embarrassed about being fooled to that degree , it was the only thing she could think of doing . So sad . I'm older and don't accept ANY friend requests from people I don't know . Besides I live on disability money which barely covers my bills so there isn't anything available to give to scammers .Also , I make handbags & my best creative inspiration comes to me while I'm out taking my dog for a looong walk . No ear buds though , just the sounds of nature .
Matt, this episode was excellent - poignant, sometimes sad, but James and Cindy both ended here with so much happiness alongside you. Thanks for bringing that through, and sharing it with us all. Next time we will see you as an undercover investigative journalist in Nigeria!
I've been friends with James for a few years now and he's an amazing guy. It sucks that he has to deal with people taking advantage of his good looks and sweetness. I didn't know how rampant these scams were to the point where they're holding his own images for ransom.
Nice episode! When I get stuck, I definitely go outside (walking, biking, surfing, etc.) If it's brutally cold out, I hit the gym. I never wear headphones, though. I try to remove all the external stimulus and need to be preoccupied by something and just feel and observe.
love your content matt, you seem like a beautiful soul and your unbiased approach to the lgbtq community is a breath of fresh air for all of us ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤
I got one from a scammer about a month ago. I had seen his story previously and knew it was using his pics. The grammar and sentence structure was off. I reported it
He looks amazing. Lately, I've been thinking we definitely need to give a shout out to gerontosexuals (I think I am, though not exclusively) p.s.: i hope this term does not offend anyone... if so... i meant no harm ... i love daddies =^_^=
@@Jojo-o6o6w It happens daily here in San Francisco. Big, buff beautiful men, then they open their mouths and a big 'ole bejeweled purse falls out. I've learned living here, that usually the more masculine looking a guy is, the more likely he is to throw his legs in the air.
So much growth and acceptance since the interview. It's unbelievable the amount of people willing to totally emotionally and financially destroy another person while enjoying the all the luxuries money that wasn't their bought them.
I fell for a love scammer once and after my best friend discovered everything and told me. It felt like a hard punch in the guts and i never felt so used and embarrassed before. These ppl are scum. I wish Cindy just the best.
I'm a polymer clay artist, and when I'm stuck/on the verge of burnout, I purposely go see native plants. Maybe I'll do some mindfulness skills, maybe I'll just look up close at the flowers if they're in bloom, but the main point is grounding skills--anything & everything that will work. Do whatever you need to ground your senses: taste, touch, hearing, seeing, smelling, literally whichever of those apply to you. Maybe you like tea! Look at the tea leaves as you brew your cup, hear the kettle brew the water, smell the aroma, taste the tea slowly, touch the tea leaves once they're cool, etc. Maybe it's ice cream that's your thing! Literally ANYTHING to get your brain going again and in a "reset" state is what truly will help me get going. Hope this helps, and remember to be kind to yourself, okay? Thank you for doing so much amazing work, sharing the stories of the elders in our community, and just remember that you're an amazing person too 💜
I'm so happy Cindy found the LGBT community center.. Having a sense of community is so important. Makes me absolutely sad that LGBT community centers can loose funding or risk closure in so many states. Sending her so much love
OMG thank you Matt for caring for Cindy, she’s such a sweetheart! Her life story broke my heart immensely when I first saw your videos of her. I wish I lived in the USA, I’d be honored to be her friend. God bless you, Matt, Cindy and James. P.S. There’s so many people living similar stories to James’s, healing after a love story they thought would be the last (I’m one of them). In this phase we’re receiving upgrades from the Universe, so we can finally grasp what true love is and live, fearless, from the heart. The lesson to be learned is that true love is within us, nothing outside of us can give us the love we want. It sounds cliche but once we learn this lesson internally, we’ll manifest love externally too. As long as there’s need or desire for someone to fulfill us it won’t come along. ❤
I am for sure going to share this session because I have a close friend that is sending someone awful her hard earned money because he can't get a hold of his trust fund overseas he is the lowest of the lows. I have talked to her many times but she believes he cares for her plus he has never done one thing for her financially I think your video could open her eyes. ThanK you again for your content and caring heart. God Bless from Oklahoma.
Thank you for giving us an update on Cindy. I'm so happy she's doing well. Matt you are such a special person; you check on your friends and truly care.
Aw, James, I hope you find someone. ❤ You would make a wonderful husband to another lucky guy. I'm your age and have been married for 33 years. Also, you look 🔥🔥🔥!
I hope this reaches to you Matt - I really believe that James' and Cindy's appearances should be made into a full length featured episode. I didn't have any knowledge about Cindy so I went back to watch them before finishing the rest of this video and I gotta say both people have so much in common yet they sat on very different extremity ends of all aspects of life. I'm very happy for Cindy's update in this video because the last interview was, no kidding, the make or break moment for Cindy. Like because of you, Cindy made it. Hadn't you met her that day, we could've likely get a different kind of updates from Cindy. You did good, Matt!
Matt, I love how you keep up with people. You are such a sweet guy and so special. I love your videos and how sincere you are. People are really blessed to have you in their lives ! ❤
I have a friend who is a handsome older gay man and this happened to him too! So sad that people do this to harm others, and then in the process harm the innocent person whose photos are used.
I salute James even though he made me cry just by telling his story.Matt please continue doing what you do best because your content is always amazing and educational xoxo
Oof, that's terrible getting sucked into scams...wishing both interviewees much peace and safety each day. Matt, I love to go on bike rides and swim laps at the pool- lots of creative ideas pop up while I'm in flow and moving my body. But, yes, being outside with the elements does wonders for heart, soul and body. It's nice to slow down, mindfully breathe and move - to be present moment by moment. The wonders of life are always within and around us, we just have to wake up and pay attention to notice them. ❤
How do u not have over 500k subs? It's ludicrous. Your interviews are always interesting and informative. Yes Matt, excerise is the way to go for mental and physical clarity. Love it. ❤🎉😊
I met this guy a few months ago and he is very happy and friendly. I had no idea that he is going through this kind of crap. What a shame. I hope his story gets out and it quashes the scammers.
I have noticed that it doesn't matter what the subject is you are always interested in the person. You lean in, touch, smile etc. As soon as I post this I am going to subscribe. Thank you for your great work!
i feel like getting stuck is a normal part of the creative process. just a sign to get some space or to try something new. i feel like you won’t ever run out of material for your channel, there will always be stories and people will always be interesting you just have to trust your ability to find them i think. sounds cliché but i guess just trust the process
I knew James casually around the community for years when he lived in San Francisco. (Hi James!) I'm really sorry to hear that this is happening with his images. And very sorry that lonely, hopeful people are getting scammed for their hard-earned money. It happens a lot to older LGBTQ folks for sure. Thanks for using your platform to shed light on these topics. I wish that folks could just know to never ever give money to anyone (or your account or credit card #, or personal info about you!). There are legit sites where you can negotiate to pay for people's time, but don't entertain the concept that that has anything to do with love. It is a transaction. How deep this has gotten for James is scary!
Matt, thank you so much for this video. The conversations with both James and Cindy brought tears to my eyes because of the real life situations of the both of them. This is a very raw and beautiful video! ❤❤❤
About feeling stuck: They say that when your mind is quiet it can allow your more organic uninfluenced thoughts to pop in. For creatives I think it's important to give ourselves permission to take a break from it all when we feel stuck. Days off where I don't have to think can be ironically productive. We just may need to free up some mental space for a while. For some it could be walking or hiking or going for a drive, for others maybe it's a night out dancing.
Matt, your videos just keeping getting better and better! I did not expect this from this video! Amazing! To recharge, I do ‘my’ me thing. I go for a long trail run(minimum 10 miles). 🏃♂️
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Hey Matt, I 👀 saw your notification and jumped right in. I'm watching you from Clearwater, Florida, and I love your work❤ thank you.
Cindy u look great >> are u blind ???
Matt your videos just keep getting better and better! Thanks so much for all your awesome videos and all the people whose stories you get out there for us to all learn from!!
OMG I live in Tampa FL and work in Clearwater FL🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🤣
@@KA-su9ww Heeey
I'm glad to see Cindy in good spirits and that she is no longer giving money to scammers.
It makes my heart happy to see Cindy doing so well! I'm so glad she found a spiritual community. Wish her all the best! 💗
I hope Cindy keeps going to church and meeting positive people she NEEDS the support❤
The shot where Cindy gets off Matt’s car and the whole cabin lights up as lit by a disco ball… beautiful image of Cindy’s spirit. I cried a little.
Yes I noticed that and it was also very angelic 😇x
I was hoping to see James GoGo Dance. 🌟
You can see him do that on his Instagram.
@pobstrel what is his full name?
I have to tell you I am addicted to your channel. Here I am at 81 opening my mind to a whole different world! You're so so good at interviewing.
That's a very attractive man, 60 and sexy.
my mom Just turned 60 a few days ago and this is literally what I told her.😂 60 and Sexy 😂🎉 ❤
Like Dolly Pardon once said, "I'm not sixty, I'm SEXty."
Cindy looks stunning ❤ So happy she is more content and doing well 💯🙏
I am so glad Cindy is doing better and thank you for that update on her
He looks really good tbh.. haha. Good for him living his best life.
😎😀😄😗😘😘😘
I love how Cindy's dress sparkled as she exited Matt's car...like leaving some fairy dust behind ✨️
Omg same! I was looking for this comment
Absolutely! Noticed that too! 🎉
He has a great smile. It shows in his eyes, his entire face.
Agreed he’s very attractive
That’s why he’s so attractive
Clown talk
Such a lovely man,thank you for introducing us to him ❤️🌺
James is so sweet and genuine, I hope that the scammers will stop using his images soon :(. Glad to see Cindy is doing better too ❤️
Also adding what helps me with creative blocks: going to a museum, traveling, or a part of town I haven’t been to before helps to kind of get your mind out of that daily routine.
I love watching this channel grow!!! I know someone who gave $25K to a scammer and is still getting scammed because she doesn’t believe anyone that it’s not real. It’s awful!
I'm sorry to hear.
That is heartbreaking.
Crying at this incredible Cindy update
Honey you truly have a HEART OF GOLD. ❤ You are a RARE GEM. EXCELLENT INTERVIEW! You are BOTH ADORABLE! I hope that the SINGLE WOMEN out there SEE THIS! Ladies please NEVER, EVER give ANYONE MONEY ON THE INTERNET.. XOXO FROM CHICAGO ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊P.S.I go to the Elliptical machine at the gym four days a week for an hour and it releases the stress and endorphins and my mind CLEARS THE PATH FOR CREATIVE IDEAS!!!!!
Just when I thought I couldn't love Matt anymore than I already do....
Isn't that the truth!! He has such a wonderful soul.
@@janettejohns9540 he truly does
He's working in his passion, and it definitely shows. I get the same vibe from Mark Laita @ Soft White Underbelly.
God Im so glad Cindy's ok, thriving even! 🎉
So sad these Nigerian scammers are brutal!!!
and people so simple
They are racist
Literally all people have to do is ask the person to hold up a certain number of fingers for a photo, or hold up a written note. It's not complicated
I wanted to see his moves! ❤ This week I’m trying to meditate every day..in the morning. to empty my thoughts that seem to be stuck right now.🥰
so cool im 63 and love my self as i am
OMG so good to see Cindy and she's looking so well!!! We love you Cindy!!
Cindy looks incredible! I've asked this before, Matt. Was wondering if somehow Cindy could set up a PO Box for us to send her treasures and crystals? I'd love it! Anyone local to LA that could arrange such a thing? Could we mail it directly to The Center?
I've watched a number of documentaries about love scams and one case that stands out to me was a woman in Canada whose sister found her in her car after she had self exited . She took that drastic action because she had given her ENTIRE LIFE SAVINGS , close to a million dollars , to a scammer . She was so ashamed and embarrassed about being fooled to that degree , it was the only thing she could think of doing . So sad . I'm older and don't accept ANY friend requests from people I don't know . Besides I live on disability money which barely covers my bills so there isn't anything available to give to scammers .Also , I make handbags & my best creative inspiration comes to me while I'm out taking my dog for a looong walk . No ear buds though , just the sounds of nature .
Matt, this episode was excellent - poignant, sometimes sad, but James and Cindy both ended here with so much happiness alongside you. Thanks for bringing that through, and sharing it with us all.
Next time we will see you as an undercover investigative journalist in Nigeria!
WHAT A WONDERFUL INTERVIEW WITH A FANTASTIC DANCER.HE RADIATES HAPPINESS❤❤❤❤❤
I've been friends with James for a few years now and he's an amazing guy. It sucks that he has to deal with people taking advantage of his good looks and sweetness. I didn't know how rampant these scams were to the point where they're holding his own images for ransom.
I'm so glad cindy is OK and off the street !! Much LUV from Canada ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊
Nice episode! When I get stuck, I definitely go outside (walking, biking, surfing, etc.) If it's brutally cold out, I hit the gym. I never wear headphones, though. I try to remove all the external stimulus and need to be preoccupied by something and just feel and observe.
Me too. 🙂
Sooooo happy to see Cindy happy and having a loving community xxoox 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
love your content matt, you seem like a beautiful soul and your unbiased approach to the lgbtq community is a breath of fresh air for all of us ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤
oh matt, thank you so much for bringing Cindy back to us. you're just wonderful ❤❣
Im so happy Cindy has a home
SO HAPPY to see Cindy doing well!! 💙💙
You have a heart of gold! Love the genuine empathy and compassion you exude when interviewing your subjects. ❤
Good morning! 🌞
Good morning! ❤️
I got one from a scammer about a month ago. I had seen his story previously and knew it was using his pics. The grammar and sentence structure was off. I reported it
Cindy seems so sweet. I'm glad it seems like she's doing so much better.
He looks amazing. Lately, I've been thinking we definitely need to give a shout out to gerontosexuals (I think I am, though not exclusively) p.s.: i hope this term does not offend anyone... if so... i meant no harm ... i love daddies =^_^=
James is what we call a beautiful man !!
illusion shattered once she opens her mouth, tho.
@@Jojo-o6o6w I was wondering if he was gay 🤔🤭
@@Jojo-o6o6w It happens daily here in San Francisco. Big, buff beautiful men, then they open their mouths and a big 'ole bejeweled purse falls out. I've learned living here, that usually the more masculine looking a guy is, the more likely he is to throw his legs in the air.
Cindy😭😭😭 I think of her often. So glad to see her doing well!
So much growth and acceptance since the interview. It's unbelievable the amount of people willing to totally emotionally and financially destroy another person while enjoying the all the luxuries money that wasn't their bought them.
Love James he’s so awesome it breaks my heart that people are doing these things.
Omg he is so beautiful! Wow!
Love your work, please keep with the interviews 😊
I fell for a love scammer once and after my best friend discovered everything and told me. It felt like a hard punch in the guts and i never felt so used and embarrassed before. These ppl are scum. I wish Cindy just the best.
I'm a polymer clay artist, and when I'm stuck/on the verge of burnout, I purposely go see native plants. Maybe I'll do some mindfulness skills, maybe I'll just look up close at the flowers if they're in bloom, but the main point is grounding skills--anything & everything that will work. Do whatever you need to ground your senses: taste, touch, hearing, seeing, smelling, literally whichever of those apply to you.
Maybe you like tea! Look at the tea leaves as you brew your cup, hear the kettle brew the water, smell the aroma, taste the tea slowly, touch the tea leaves once they're cool, etc. Maybe it's ice cream that's your thing! Literally ANYTHING to get your brain going again and in a "reset" state is what truly will help me get going.
Hope this helps, and remember to be kind to yourself, okay? Thank you for doing so much amazing work, sharing the stories of the elders in our community, and just remember that you're an amazing person too 💜
🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🖤🩶🤍🤎❤️🔥❤️🩹💖
I'm so happy Cindy found the LGBT community center.. Having a sense of community is so important. Makes me absolutely sad that LGBT community centers can loose funding or risk closure in so many states. Sending her so much love
OMG thank you Matt for caring for Cindy, she’s such a sweetheart! Her life story broke my heart immensely when I first saw your videos of her. I wish I lived in the USA, I’d be honored to be her friend. God bless you, Matt, Cindy and James. P.S. There’s so many people living similar stories to James’s, healing after a love story they thought would be the last (I’m one of them). In this phase we’re receiving upgrades from the Universe, so we can finally grasp what true love is and live, fearless, from the heart. The lesson to be learned is that true love is within us, nothing outside of us can give us the love we want. It sounds cliche but once we learn this lesson internally, we’ll manifest love externally too. As long as there’s need or desire for someone to fulfill us it won’t come along. ❤
James is Awesome 👍
Such an interesting story from different sides. It's also interesting to think James is only 2 yrs younger than Cindy.
I am for sure going to share this session because I have a close friend that is sending someone awful her hard earned money because he can't get a hold of his trust fund overseas he is the lowest of the lows. I have talked to her many times but she believes he cares for her plus he has never done one thing for her financially I think your video could open her eyes. ThanK you again for your content and caring heart. God Bless from Oklahoma.
Thank you for giving us an update on Cindy. I'm so happy she's doing well. Matt you are such a special person; you check on your friends and truly care.
Hi I really appreciate your work on the gay community on the real issues of what we go through in life and thank you 🙏 😊
Cindy is just the sweetest soul. Thank you for keeping up with her
Aw, James, I hope you find someone. ❤ You would make a wonderful husband to another lucky guy. I'm your age and have been married for 33 years. Also, you look 🔥🔥🔥!
What a sweet guy. Matt, I love your stories.
Good focus on scammers, hopefully it will help someone in a tough place.....
James is so comfortable with himself and engaging during the interview. That makes him even easier on the eyes 👀
I hope this reaches to you Matt - I really believe that James' and Cindy's appearances should be made into a full length featured episode. I didn't have any knowledge about Cindy so I went back to watch them before finishing the rest of this video and I gotta say both people have so much in common yet they sat on very different extremity ends of all aspects of life.
I'm very happy for Cindy's update in this video because the last interview was, no kidding, the make or break moment for Cindy. Like because of you, Cindy made it. Hadn't you met her that day, we could've likely get a different kind of updates from Cindy. You did good, Matt!
Love you and Cindy !!
I absolutely adore James. He’s good people. I cannot wait to get out to PS and see the gallery.
omg pleaaase more with cindy
Cindy❤❤❤ she's my favorite too.
I love you and this channel so much. Keep up the amazing work!
The online scamming is so sad. We already have enough scammers in our lives as it is....they're called relatives 🤣🤣🤣
This 😂😂😂
Matt, I love how you keep up with people. You are such a sweet guy and so special. I love your videos and how sincere you are. People are really blessed to have you in their lives ! ❤
Keep up the great work Matt!!! Love you!!
I have a friend who is a handsome older gay man and this happened to him too! So sad that people do this to harm others, and then in the process harm the innocent person whose photos are used.
I salute James even though he made me cry just by telling his story.Matt please continue doing what you do best because your content is always amazing and educational xoxo
Oof, that's terrible getting sucked into scams...wishing both interviewees much peace and safety each day.
Matt, I love to go on bike rides and swim laps at the pool- lots of creative ideas pop up while I'm in flow and moving my body. But, yes, being outside with the elements does wonders for heart, soul and body. It's nice to slow down, mindfully breathe and move - to be present moment by moment. The wonders of life are always within and around us, we just have to wake up and pay attention to notice them. ❤
This story really helped me. I appreciate their stories. Your work is making a real difference. Thank you!!
Really touching story, I met him in person at New Years in the first hours of 2020 and he was so sweet.... wow life is wild!
I just love your content. You're like the Mr. Rogers of the LGBT community ❤❤❤ 😊😊😊
Love it!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Matt your specialness just shone so BRIGHT in this episode!!!!!
I do find it’s the older generation that tends to be more trusting and vulnerable
You are great Mat 😊
How do u not have over 500k subs?
It's ludicrous. Your interviews are always interesting and informative.
Yes Matt, excerise is the way to go for mental and physical clarity. Love it. ❤🎉😊
These scammers are scary.
Great episode… thank you, Matt!
I met this guy a few months ago and he is very happy and friendly. I had no idea that he is going through this kind of crap. What a shame. I hope his story gets out and it quashes the scammers.
Love you Matt really getting into the meat and potatoes of our community!!! 🏳️🌈👨🏽❤️👨🏻👨❤️💋👨🏳️⚧️👩❤️💋👩
Cindy, you look amazing! I’m happy you’re doing well!! I wish you all the best!!
I have noticed that it doesn't matter what the subject is you are always interested in the person. You lean in, touch, smile etc. As soon as I post this I am going to subscribe. Thank you for your great work!
i feel like getting stuck is a normal part of the creative process. just a sign to get some space or to try something new. i feel like you won’t ever run out of material for your channel, there will always be stories and people will always be interesting you just have to trust your ability to find them i think. sounds cliché but i guess just trust the process
I knew James casually around the community for years when he lived in San Francisco. (Hi James!) I'm really sorry to hear that this is happening with his images. And very sorry that lonely, hopeful people are getting scammed for their hard-earned money. It happens a lot to older LGBTQ folks for sure. Thanks for using your platform to shed light on these topics. I wish that folks could just know to never ever give money to anyone (or your account or credit card #, or personal info about you!). There are legit sites where you can negotiate to pay for people's time, but don't entertain the concept that that has anything to do with love. It is a transaction. How deep this has gotten for James is scary!
Matt, thank you so much for this video. The conversations with both James and Cindy brought tears to my eyes because of the real life situations of the both of them. This is a very raw and beautiful video! ❤❤❤
About feeling stuck: They say that when your mind is quiet it can allow your more organic uninfluenced thoughts to pop in. For creatives I think it's important to give ourselves permission to take a break from it all when we feel stuck. Days off where I don't have to think can be ironically productive. We just may need to free up some mental space for a while. For some it could be walking or hiking or going for a drive, for others maybe it's a night out dancing.
Great job, as usual, Matt...
I just love you Matt. Been watching from the beginning. Just stopping by again to say I hope you find exactly what you want and deserve in life ❤
Great interview!
Awesome to see her doing well❤❤❤
Thanks for another great video. You really bring a voice to so many different people for us to listen to and learn from.
A gallery owner and a go go dancer.
Respect!
Matt, your videos just keeping getting better and better! I did not expect this from this video! Amazing!
To recharge, I do ‘my’ me thing. I go for a long trail run(minimum 10 miles). 🏃♂️
I love this channel- I watch, I'm entertained, I'm enlightened and I don't feel such a lonely old weirdo!
Great video Matt. I love your channel so so much.