LIVE today as a child!

Halloween, Samhein.

The last truly memorable night for me,was in 1995. Jeez how much time have I spent here and so few real celebratory dates for me.

A good friend of mine Adam Gerics whose birthday happens to appropriately be on this festive date; though he was in no mood to celebrate. Well he needed a party and I was in a mood to have one--whether he wanted one or not. And besides it was Halloween and one of my oldest and best friends had reappeared in my life, Nannette Radley caught me on the way to the "club" one night about 13 days before Halloween.
SHE WAS THE KIND OF WOMAN WHO ALWAYS CELEBRATED HALLOWEEN. EVEN IN BLACKSBURG VIRGINIA ON A MONDAY NIGHT!

WELL MY COSTUME WAS A FACE PAINTED IN HORRIFIC SPLENDOR BY ADAM. I WORE IT TO THE DELIGHT OF ALL WHO SAW ME.
So I had to definitely celebrate; also it was the night of the high heeled race down 17Th st. in the heart of THE DuPont Circle neighborhood here in DC. Ironically it was the last night it was to be held on the night of Samhein so it was a convergence of so many last. TENS OF THOUSANDS WERE THERE AS WE MADE OUR WAY AFTER MANY COCKTAILS AND CHICKEN LEG TAILS...TOPPED OFF WITH A WHIFF OF THE GREEN SPLIFF...
It was the last time I was to party with Nannette and with that unique collection of people who gathered. So we made it a night to remember!
The night turned out to be such a blast as our small gathering at the apartment on 18Th and R st. moved from the high-heeled race to the second incarnation of Madame organs at the foot of 18Th one block from Florida Avenue.

I WAS TOLD EARLY THE NEXT MORNING SHE HAD EVEN SUNG A DUET ON STAGE WITH A VERY CUTE BOY TOO.

But I had to miss this cuz, I left so I could work the 12-8 am shift at the Crew Club; spartan as it was that night of such an occasion; unlike today when it would be packed after such festivities but in its first 8 months of action it was nearly as vacant of people as it was of offerings inside the second floor space. Besides showers, lockers and TV., it was more gathering spot for those looking for "men's party" than a place to hide and seek among steam, sauna, and the sexcapades found amongst one, six and sixty.

But it was one of those nights when I felt like I was right to act in concert of the spirit of the occasion and not to think of what might or might not be appropriate. It was in the spirit of how I live my life; though unlike that night when most are encouraged to follow suit, here in Capital city they all wear grey and blue hiding their discomfort and acquiescing to an authority that they misread as master instead of the slave it should always be.
Hopefully you can find that unique moment tonight with whomever you gather with to celebrate. Celebrate and please do... eat lots of candy...
joy, joy everyone :"boo"...now would not that be dandy!

IT was a great time!
In a great spot!
On a great plane of humanity!

Enjoy all that we are given,
may we experience all that life has to bring.
Candy, apples costumed as joy--sacrifice too brings happiness...what takes, who makes
do we shake it down or spread it around?

OFFER IT ALL; REJECT THEM TOO
PREPARE FOR SALVATION
BY WHAT YOU SAY AND DO
MAKE WAY, MAKE WAY
THEY ALL PLAY TO WIN
BUT TONIGHT LET YOUR HAIR DOWN
AND YOUR GARTER BELT TOO
FORGET THE NOTIONS OF LOSS AND SIN
THE GODS HAVE GIVEN
LIFE IS YOUR REWARD, CELEBRATE IT
AGAIN AND AGAIN...

THE MAN WHO HAD ONE WISH

The copters fly overhead; are they searcing, do they see... do they search for me?

Sirens sirens--alarm, to those good men left!

The red lights expose... the red river flows!

Oh, oh, oh, if you just quiet up son and listen to those sounds.

Not of silence BUT silencing; mute from all those whom matter; roar from
a crowded cell over flowing with the righteous...

IT AWAITS!
IT AWAITS!

Awaken to the false figure on top of the foundations fanfare.

A CONTRIVED PERSONAE, MANUFACTURED TO FINISH WHAT THE BONES MAN COULD NOT!

8 DAYS TO JUDGEMENT...ENOUGH TIME TO CHANGE COURSE!

ENOUGH TIME TO SAVE YOURSELF!!!

GENERAL STRIKE

GENERAL STRIKE

GENERAL STRIKE

NOW HE KNOWS FOR SURE

Oh SO MANY ARE GONE; SO MANY HAVE LEFT US...

ONE SUCH SOUL WAS THE SEMINAL DAYTIME DRAMA WRITER AND PRODUCER, JAMES E REILLY. HIS STORIES INSPIRED ME DURING THE YEARS I WAS WRITING MY BOOK.

FOR OVER 3 DECADES HE LERANED FROM AND THEN BECAME A MASTER OF "SOAP OPERA", STORY TELLING: AN ART BEING LOST FOR "REALITY".

HIS MAGNUS OPUS WAS THE "POSSESSION" STORYLINE FOR THE NBC DRAMA, "DAYS OF OUR LIVES."

WATCH IT AND DREAM AGAIN...

GODSPEED SCRIBE, GODSPEED

"D"

i miss my boy...

Yay, another chance!

THE ELECTION IS COMING SO LETS THROW A PARTY

ALL COME TO PLAY AND THE GUEST OF HONOR IS "WE"


GENERAL STRIKE, GENERAL STRIKE...SHUT THIS THING DOWN


WE THE PEOPLE ARE TAKING OVER; WHITE WIGS, STALKINGS and masks...
WHOM DO YOU SAY, SHOULD STAY?

Alas we must take a stand and finally do what is right.
GOD will be oh so pleased knowing he left the best ONES in CHARGE.

20 days until the election; lets stop this charde in it tracks

Round 3: Congress of cowards

The US Congress' act of complete betrayal to the American people and our Constitution, by voting to suppport the banker take over Bill, displays their moral cowardice and intellectual incompetence...

Considering what Representative Brad Sherman said on the floor last night it is apparent that there was more at work than "sweetners" provided to sway this tragic vote that WILL lead to Hyperinflation and then economic COLLAPSE!

The "spirit" lives here.

For those of you who have interacted with my blog you undoubtedly realized that I love classic culture especially American cinema.

The wonderful development of characters and the promotion of the values of fair play, honesty and universal justice are hallmark of this forgotten time...

I was pleasantly reminded of this while watching the Frank Capra Classic "Mr. Deeds goes to Town."

Find a way if you have never seen it--the American spirit comes alive!

Round 2: sell-outs in suits!

BETRAYAL, BETRAYAL-- THY NAME IS THE SENATE!!!

NEVER FORGET THESE NAMES; NEVER FORGET WHAT THEY HAVE DONE!


CONTINUE TO FIGHT!


CONTINUE UNTIL WE WIN!