THE MAGIC HAPPENS

 

Drag, and drag queens have always been part of my life in some form for as long as I can remember, whether doing drag, friends and sisters who are queens, and still supporting local queens, and attending events, or at times assisting queens. I loved doing drag in all the 27 years I did it. It opened up my personality and believe it or not, helped me get to know my male self-more, and learn to be more comfortable with my body, as in, getting over shyness when it came to my body. Not once did I ever get tired of the transformation of getting into drag. When friends would be "hanging out" with me even they would be amazed as the Mistress would emerge, and my male side would disappear step by step. Nope. It never gets old. Lots of time spent getting ready? SURE. But it never got tired. And it was even better when your concept and look came to creation. As step by step would get compete, I could also feel "the Mistress" personality emerge more and more. I recently came across some old shows that were in my saved video tab on YouTube, of a series, drag queen and salon owner, Quency Valencia documented. Quency who is from DC, had gotten together 10 ordinary guys from all over, and filmed the transformation from start to finish, from getting to learn drag, the walk, the heels, the talk, to the make-up, wigs and frocks, to the attitude honey. Not only were the guys all adorable, but it's fun to see them embrace drag and have the balls to get into it. You can go here to view more episodes of Quency's channel for more of the series. I enjoyed rewatching all these again. 

Enjoy kids!

CURRENT MOOD....

Me...in April.

 

MOOD BOARD

 

Monday Again! It should be a short week, what with me having the sense to take Good Friday and Monday off for Easter. I have the Lad coming for Easter dinner, so it will be some fun filled days and nights mind you!!!  This week...work, color some eggs, and the farmer's market. The highlight this weekend was time to myself, The highlights being gardening, cooking, and drag. Yes, I watched DragRace Friday night and absolutely loved that Suzie Toot swept the floor with all the queens at the reunion, and made them all eat it, especially horse mouthed Kori King, as she proved she's not a one trick vintage pony! To me Suzie is the ultimate drag queen and one that is well versed in old and new school and knows the golden rule of not putting all your eggs in one basket for a reveal...something more then 50% of queens will never learn. Never do all your reveals and moves in one number. Hell, even Sasha Colby on her season in the finale came out in a jaw dropping huge overcoat and only had it on for a minute. Well, there goes the built up. No Suzie was something and proves she can do anything even if not in her wheelhouse. Yet, her brand still came through. Had that been her final lip-synch against Sam Star, I can guarantee you Sam would not have been in the top four. She knows she's in top four by the skin of her teeth. I still think Jewels and Sam might as well pack their bags awhile. And I got some sleep!!! There might have also been a gathering of guys for cocktails later Friday night.

Happy Monday All and watch those springs!

PALM SUNDAY

 

It might be Palm Sunday, but there was no church in our lives, though the weather today was glorious. I had a weekend to myself which is always nice. I did however enjoy a nice classical Palm Sunday concert on WRTI, while getting things done around the Casa and do a spring housecleaning. I also got out the mother's hand painted ceramic eggs she used to paint when I was a wee one. I may even color some eggs this week, as I enjoy hard boiled eggs for lunch. Some gardening got accomplished and we were treated with another round of grape hyacinths, and the weeping cherry is now the star of the show, while more flowering bulbs are the co-stars. The dogwoods and the eastern red bud are waiting in the wings up next. I'd also be remised if I didn't express sadness for our swell governor Tom Shapiro, who had an arson attempt on the governor's mansion over the weekend, with some serious damage. He is one of the few politicians who actually does what he is voted in to do, keeps his promises and represents all, not to mention works with both sides for give and take. But he will not be stopped he said but will only work even harder! But we think of him this Passover.

Someone can't wait for din-din tonight. 

And for din-din tonight....

Stuffed Peppers on tap.

LATE NIGHT...JUANES

When I first heard of Juanes, it was way back when MTV was relevant, with an excellent show Unplugged. It's where I first heard Juan Esteban Aristizabal Vasquez, or simply know as Juanes. Love his music, a fusion of many genres. Juanes hails from Colombia, who was a member of a rock band before going solo and going on to win over 26 Latin Grammy Awards. What a treat to see him performing on last night's Austin City Limits as part of their 50th anniversary series with a repertoire of his work spanning back years. I was having a nice moment...maybe even dancing.

FROM THE CANDY SHOP

 

What with Easter coming around the corner I thought I best get the Candy Shop opened! With some melt in your mouth, thick and velvety smooth hardness and plump cakes! Aaron Owen will and has always made me swoon, and get lightheaded. He and his hotcakes should be what is for breakfast each morning you ask me. Aaron is a charismatic model and actor and has a multitude of interests. From a nomadic childhood, successful sports career, modeling and acting, and a brief stint on a reality show... he has a love of literature and travel, a huge sweets guy, and has no idea why nudity is still so taboo, and why male nudity is so such a no no. But lucky for us, he does not mind being nude. Appears to be limber too! Easter treats indeed.

CATEGORY IS.....

.... Legendary, Icon, Glam Fashionista

Amanda Lepore

MEANWHILE....

 ...on a drizzly day at the Casa du Borghese, even overcast the Magnolia adds some beauty.

Beyond the doors and caught on spycam...

As you can see, Buster Bolfig is busy "guarding" the wine. While by the looks of Sophie Lucille, she must have just read Debs's latest post about crocs.

More likely how to get them and chew the hell out of them.