Monday, December 25, 2006

Merry Christmas from Paris!!!


So far...what a trip. Spent the first few days in Prague. And although pretty, I was underwhelmed. Too many tourists, the buildings and statues needed good scrubbings- and at night, felt very unsafe.
Four of us were walking- trying to find "Friends" bar, which was described as the most popular bar in Prague...God help us if it is, because it was TRAGIC...and so anyway, we're walking and we keep getting accosted by these very big rough and tumble Eastern European men trying to get us to go into the tit bars and sex clubs. IT was NOT like Paris.
And so, while I appreciated the history and the architecture and art- I wanted out- fast. I figure, if I have two weeks vacation, I might as well spend it in the place I love.

So- we flew to Paris on the 21st and honestly, I relaxed for the first time in days- spoiled child that I am.

Mic and I are in one apartment and Chris, Gary and Barry are in another- just blocks away. Barry's not really the party boy when Gary's around- so the four of us went to Raidd Bar- where the boys dance in the showers- and one boy- showed it all...and then peed on the glass. Crazy stuff. And then we went to Le Deep. No, not Le Depot- which some of you know of- but it's tragic, smaller, darker relative on the bank of the Seine.

And of course I found love- or a reasonable facsimile- in a husky Parisian named Philipe. Small wonder. I'm trying to work someone and Gary, Mic and Chris come roaring by, giggling, talking loudly...crazy. So Philipe wants to hook up and so do I because he's crazy hot and I'm about to go out of my skin...but Mic wants to go home- and he forgot his keys. Mic gets lost going around the corner- (he was lost for an hour and a half the other day just blocks from the apartment) and he's insistent and drunk. And of course I don't know the code to the building so I can't get in. I just have the scan key to open the door.

And I'm thinking "You've got to be kidding me. "

This is the first guy I've kissed....in a YEAR! A whole year! I've had to throw out condoms recently because they've expired for God's sake! And now I have to go home? So I dig in my pocket for a card- and give it to Phillipe. And I take Mic home.

Of course Phillipe has not sent me an email.

So every time we go out now it's: "Hey Mic- got your keys?"

Saturday, December 16, 2006

On the way to Paris!!!!


So it's Saturday and I'm sitting in the American Airlines International Terminal at JFK- scrounging for a power outlet so the computer doesn't crash. It's ghetto at best. After getting up at the crack of hell to get to the airport, I slept most of the way to New York...after working at least an hour- on some ideas for my boss. Vacation...wha?

No such luck. I'm tied to the damn crackberry and computer- to make sure work continues while I'm gone.

Not all eyes weep for me. At least I'll be in Paris.

But first Prague.

Gary and Barry and Mic are already there...and have hopefully scouted the places to go- the places to play. I am ready for that. It's been a dry white season.

Sunday, December 10, 2006

Sunday's Delight


Ricardo Baldin- one of the Brazilian guys on "Terra-The Boy"

To see the "making of video" for his photoshoot, click on the link.



Thursday, December 7, 2006

The end of an era


This morning- a good friend, Charlie Colarusso, passed away. He was 72. He died on his birthday. His partner of over 40 years- Art, died four months ago- September 17th- on HIS birthday. He was 81. They were both friends of mine for the last 20 years- and loved one another- and all of their friends deeply.
For many of us, they were the model couple. In a world where we move from partner to partner- they stayed together and showed us that loving someone else- with undying passion and gentleness, was possible.

After Art died, Charlie slipped quickly into bad health. Art had always been the caretaker- and with him gone, Charlie felt that his rock, his anchor had been pulled from him. The truth was, Charlie couldn't live without Art.

And so, we go on...missing them and the light they brought to all of our lives.

Tuesday, December 5, 2006

Can't wait for Paris



Two of the bars in the Marais....Open Cafe- filled with tourists...and sometimes hit and miss- although I spent every evening there a few years ago.
And Bar Raidd- hot, hot, hot. Boys in showers. Amazing bartenders- packed with boys.

Monday, December 4, 2006

Thought for the day


A thought for the world weary....from Brody.

PARIS!!!!


In less than two weeks we'll be in Prague...and then Paris. Freezing cold....but the most beautiful city on earth. Usually Gary, Barry and I get an apartment in the Marais- 75 Rue Vieille du Temple- but this year, we're splitting up and Mic and I are living in one apartment and Gary and Barry in another. Less stress with four people all over each other. And now we'll be on Ile St. Louis....glamorama.

Then Brody comes over with his mom...and familia.

15 Weeks until the cruise

So Brody and I are going on the Atlantis Southern Caribbean cruise in March....and I'm in a body image panic. I've got this 47 year old body....that's been under-gymed for the last year. And NO ASS.
So I posted all these pictures on my closet doors and motivational sayings...."15 Weeks and Counting" "Have you gone to the gym today?" "Think before you eat."

And of course the pics of what I COULD be like...if I were 20 years younger and had the right genetic predisposition.







And I AM going to the gym. And I will not be shamed on that damn cruise. And I WILL get a butt.

The last Atlantis cruise I went on- about a year and a half ago was probably the best vacation ever. I went with my friend Phil from Laguna- he's known as "the Governor."

I brought about 5 books with me, thinking I'd be laying out on the deck reading most of the time. No....I was up until 5 am every night dancing. Here's a pic of me and Phil and a new friend who wanted to get his tongue pierced.