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...