Tales of the City

Wallace and I are thrilled that we had a chance to watch some of the filming for the new “Tales of the City” series in our neighborhood!!

Wallace and Armistead

Wallace and I were delighted to have a nice visit with Armistead today, plus we got a sneak peak of his new memoir coming out in October!

Windy day hike

We took Wallace on a fun hike up to Corona Heights today. It was a windy day, but it was nice to get in a good walk in between the rainy days.

Sing-a-Long Sound of Music!!

Anna and Peter are here visiting from North Carolina!! First outing: Sing-a-Long Sound of Music at the Castro Theater! Fun!! Dick has never been, and I haven't seen it here in almost 20 years!

World AIDS Day

Today is World AIDS Day. As I walked down Castro Street this morning, I watched as kids from our local elementary school wrote the names of some of of those that we've lost with colorful chalk in the sidewalk. I loved watching these kids (4th-6th graders) create art while learning about this important and on going history in our neighborhood, and in our World. I also spoke with two members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence who spoke with the students this morning before they started on today's project. Such a beautiful way to remember the countless loved ones that we have all lost. ❤️

Double Feature at The Castro Theater

"Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"!

Alan Cumming at the Castro Theater

What a wonderful performance by Alan Cumming Singing Sappy Songs..

Castro Filming of "When We Rise"

Back home in San Francisco. Went down to Castro Street and watched some filming for the ABC miniseries "When We Rise" about the Castro in the 1970s. The street was shut to traffic and a couple of storefronts were recreated from that era.

California Dreamin'

Oh, what a gorgeous day in San Francisco for a walk!

There are very few days and places I can wear this tank top with being completely inappropriate. An 88 degree afternoon in The Castro is one of them!!

I walked over to Dolores Park to see how the newly refurbished section looks. So beautiful, and what a clear day?

As I was walking in Church Street, I realized my friend, Philip, works nearby and figured he'd be getting off work soon. I sent him a message and arranged to meet him at his building to walk home with him.

Just another perfect day in San Francisco.

Flower Power

Many stares, and a few smiles at the airport today. I think I may need to start wearing a rainbow flower crown in my hair every day. :)

Update from the plane:

Flight attendant just asked me why I had flowers in my hair. He asked if I was getting married today. 

I told him that I just came from the Castro in San Francisco, and that I am celebrating *many* marriages today. ❤️💛💚💙💜

Uber Pride!

Even Uber's App is celebrating Pride!! My driver and I were talking about the Supreme Court Ruling and about Pride weekend on my way to the airport, when he asked, "So, why are you leaving?"

Fair question.

LOVE WINS!!

Today is an amazing and historic day!! Equality and LOVE for ALL!!! Happy Pride!!



Why yes, I am going to wear my fabulous rainbow flower crown all day long: down to the Castro, to the airport, on the airplane, back to Seattle, around Bellevue....

If I can't stay in San Francisco all day to celebrate Marriage Equality and Pride, I'm just going to have to take the party with me.



Can't stop smiling! I feel like my Facebook Feed is the Happiest Place on the Internet today!

I just came back from the most epic walk around the Castro (before I leave for the airport in an hour). I bumped into several friends, one whom was leading her group on the Cruisin' the Castro Tour. I also saw a group of school kids on a field trip in front of the Harvey Milk Civil Academy. They were getting a lesson on Harvey Milk and the History of Gay Rights.





"No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family. In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than once they were. As some of the petitioners in these cases demonstrate, marriage embodies a love that may endure even past death. It would misunderstand these men and women to say they disrespect the idea of marriage. Their plea is that they do respect it, respect it so deeply that they seek to find its fulfillment for themselves. Their hope is not to be condemned to live in loneliness, excluded from one of civilization's oldest institutions. They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. The Constitution grants them that right."
- THE US SUPREME COURT

Back in the Castro with the Boys!!

Dick and I are back in SF for a quick weekend visit. We had a great dinner with David, Miguel and Spencer, then ended the evening with drinks at Twin Peaks.

Dick's Doppelgänger

We ran into Dick's Doppelgänger at dinner tonight. He sat down at the table next to is. Both my Dad and my Gay Boyfriend had to do a double take when he walked into the room. :)

Do these rainbow stripes make my neighborhood look gay?

The Castro Street Project is getting closer to done! :)

Serendipity in San Francisco, too!

My week of serendipity has continued in San Francisco!! Plane landed, Uber ride home, walk two blocks to our favorite Chinese Restaurant in the Castro, and see Thom Vindiola sitting in the window!! We sat next to each other and had a grand time catching up. What a great start to our long weekend home in San Francisco. :)

The Unveiling of the Castro Rainbow Honor Walk

This morning at 11:00am, I attended the Dedication Unveiling of the Castro Rainbow Honor Walk.

(from Castro Biscuit)
These 20 plaques honoring LGBT heroes are the first set of plaques in a series that will eventually extend all the way down Market Street from the Castro to the SF LGBT Center.

On the walk from my house down Castro towards Market Street, I passed by some of the plaques as they were being prepared for the unveiling. Here are some of the ones that I saw.


Frida Khalo


Keith Haring


Allen Ginsberg


George Choy

Once I reached the corner of Market and Castro there was already a fairly large crowd forming. I thought it was a great turnout, considering it was 11:00am on a Tuesday. The dedication included several speakers, which unfortunately, I couldn't hear because the crowd was so large.


The crowd at the dedication ceremony

Each of the plaques had a representative from the LGBT Community carrying a rainbow flag. The 20 representatives walked together down Castro Street, with each representative stopping at their respective plaque, and having their photo taken. Once the last person reached his/her plaque, they all presented their flags in order. It was short and sweet.

While at the dedication ceremony, I spotted my friends Armistead and Chris, and their labradoodle, Philo. Armistead and Chris were asked to unveil the plaque for Virginia Woolf. As the flag carriers trickled off along the way, I walked with them to to the Virginia Woolf plaque which was the last in the loop (in front of Hot Cookie).


Philo, Chris and Armistead with the Virginia Woolf plaque


Camera Shy Philo, Chris, Trina and Armistead


Philo - I just love this fuzzy guy!

Here are some more photos of other plaques that I took after the ceremony.


Oscar Wilde - can you find the typo? (you can click on the image to enlarge) A new plaque is being made, sans typo, and will replace this one by the end of the month.


Tennessee Williams


Virginia Woolf


Bayard Rustin


Del Martin

Here is a map that I found on the Castro Biscuit site that shows the location and names of each of the plaques. Not the best map, and some of the names are not spelled correctly, but it's a good guide.