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Tom and I had a pretty intense conversation on the way home in the car - about being near death from AIDS and Cancer - and recovering. and not ever thinking we'd be where we are today. it was very hard - and almost tear inducing. god we can lead difficult lives. Our road can be really hard. Is it right that people 40 and 50 years old - never thought they'd get here - to this age. sometimes shit can just pile on you and create a weariness. Friends can be so strong for one another - and that's where the hope lies. Through our intense conversation today - I really bonded with Tom in a whole new way. Promised to be there for him as a friend whenever he needs it. and I have friends that are already out there that I support like that already. and I guess all I'd say is remind yourself of those friends in your life - and BRING THEM INTO YOUR HEART. they are the source of hope in our lives. and must not be forgotten. simply put.

treasure island

I am in love with treasure island. It really is a most magical vantage point on the world. They are renting old family housing on the island now as apartments. I'm soooooooooooooo looking into it.

then I spent the afternoon - down at Foothills College seeing a lovely college production of "My Fair Lady." It was remarkable - had the expected flaws of a young cast. but is one of my favorites of all time.

here are pics from the island:


the view from the island of downtown San Francisco


me on the island - SF in the background


the amazing Wulf and Gary


the illustrious Miss Kate riding along in the Minicar

K to the L to the UTZ

lots of narrow wooden stairs down the back

plus

several bags of appetizer party trash

plus

six left feet.

equals - me stumbling, then falling down the spiral wooden stairs in the back of the house leading down to the garbage....

Nothing major hurtful just well - tiny space - big feet - four bags of garbage. surprisingly - the bag full of champagne bottles - didn't break. but I landed with the middle of my back on a step. owey. I'm icing. but I think I won't be gym'ing in the morning. Crap. more of a bruised ego than anything else.

Like locking joebehrsandiego in the restroom? I'll laugh about this sooner than later.