You know I love me some cakes. This would so be me in the store saying these too.
In other news The Lad is here right now, and will return Friday, before we head to Falling Water. Sometimes he's here, and sometimes he's not. I prefer when he's not. Because sex is often quicker....and better.
And Ill never forget when Daddy Warbucks was here one night. He said Maddie darling, I bet you can't tell something that will make me happy and sad at the same time. Well, I thought for a moment, and said, Well, your dick is bigger then your brothers.
The undisputed queen of the fashion and ice world turns 72 today.
Where would the fashion world be without Dame Anna Wintour? Vogue's legendary editrix has truly changed the game, has been at the helm for 31 year and by the looks of things, she intends to keep it that way. Whether you love her like I do, or hate her, their is no denying that this woman set standards and took her position and didn't need the approval of a man....in a time women just didn't have huge positions like this and for so long. When a man does this he is ambitious. But a woman is a power hungry bitch. She got balls, and I love that she won't let a man tell her no, and how can one not respect her for the empire she has resided over. Anna wasn't always the elusive and cold ice queen in Chanel suits with a patent-worthy icy stare that leaves half of Conde Nast shaking in their last season Prada. Their were rumors that she and Bob Marley had a hot and heavy affair in the late 70's. While she may not be the London party girl anymore, she certainly still has a wild side, and I bet she can throw'em back like the best of them. I'd be willing to knock back a few stiff ones with her one night, and listen to some good dirty gossip about everyone. Wintour started her career in fashion at 15. What were you and I doing ar 15? I know some things I was doing and I won't mention it here. Wintour then went on to become the editor of two British publications, improving them greatly and doubling their fortunes and readerships before moving up in the ranks to become the editor of British Vogue and then ultimately, the American Vogue and has been since. In the meantime she was became the Chief Content Officer and the Artistic Director of Conde Nast. Not bad for some party girl model from the nightlife of London. Now 31 years and I still can't get enough of her. That signature blunt bob cut and the sunglasses....and she consistently shows that she is not afraid to push boundaries in the world of fashion. And how bad can she be? She worked with both Grace Coddington and Andre Leon Tally...two colorful characters that bit her ass but could also make her laugh. And by giving a damn about representation and female empowerment, Anna Wintour has become a fearless voice for woman everywhere.
And you better believe those pencils are all sharpened 8 times each.
Italy is getting it's own Drag Race Italia to premiere in later November. It seems the franchise just keeps going and who in hell can keep up? But I firmly believe this season will set many statements and prescience with what is going on in Italy currently. Firstly , it's exciting that yet another legendary queen was chosen to host, and will be very hands on like Fred and Supremme...Priscillia!
Priscilla if you will is already a grande Dame of Italy in her own right, and unlike RuPaul has kept her roots in her community extremely active. Priscilla who is the alter ego of Mariano Gallo, is the Italian sensation at the helm of this season, is very active still with touring, and is widely known for his work in the Grecian nightlife Metropolis of Mykonos, where he has a regular residency, and is a longtime fixture at the Jackie O beach club. Famous for her performance of Tina Turner's cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival tune, Proud Mary. In addition she is well known for taking under her wing new queens, and helping them to launch drag careers, and tours Europe with a very high NRG one woman show...keeps herself out there with the girls, which I think is great. I think Priscilla is going to be very hands on like Supremme, not just host and a judge. It's that mentorship, sisterhood, and comradery that hits home and "gets in the trenches" with the queens, and is what I think Ru is lacking. I think he is a great choice for host.
But this season, like I said, is going to set prescience. This is, on average, a way older cast of queens than fans will be used to on the other editions. More than half of the 8 queens cast, are older, most over 40 with the highest age at 49, Enorma Jean, who will be competing for the crown. Divinity and Elecktra Bionic, the youngest at 27 both. We will also get the franchises first bearded queen. Luquisha Lubamba finally.
It's seems that the European versions break the molds more then our very own edition on many levels. And if viewers think they are going to see fishy...guess again. Fishy and pageant are out the window. When I see these queens, they look like they could all be starring in a Pedro Almodovar film...not necessary the prettiest queens, but the camp queens one would expect to see at a old La Cage show. And I'm here for that! This higher than average age is an exciting twist and it might indicate that this will be a show of very seasoned queens ready to serve, as they are representing from all over Italy. Another change the Italian version is ditching is the tag line" May the best woman, win", to May the best Drag Queen win." Which sort of makes sense. As expected RuPaul will thankfully not be hosting or judging any of the season as it ends up disastrous. We're all too aware of Ru's judging and not getting international drag schticks. But the show is coming along at a good time, and will send a huge fuck you to the country, that the LGBTQ is not going away. Just last week or the week before in Italy, the government removed protections for women, the LGBT and the disabled members of society. Grown men in the government got out of there seats and applauded the fact that these groups will be vulnerable groups and will no longer have protection from hate, and that is sick. And if you don't think that can happen here....take a good hard look at the news...it's already happening, and I fear it will get worse. So I applaud Priscilla and these queens for getting in the faces of it's citizens, and showing them what fabulous and intelligent look like.
It was a weekend. The Lad was here for one of our reunions since mid summer, and it was very relaxing watching and listening to Hallows music and vegging, watching nothing but horror movies and enjoying some tomfoolery. The Lad went on to visit family in NJ and will return later in the week as we take a overnight trip to Fallingwater. After the year before last, when my neighborhood last had tricks or treats because of the pandemic, it was resumed last night, as ours is always held on Hallows Day, and I do believe the parents were relived I was not planted out in the yard, sitting like Karen Walker, poring gin into the pumpkins for the little ankle biters, although I did notice many adults took advantage. This year no mini bottles of liquor. It was Ghirardelli squares and popcorn balls left on the door knob in a basket with a help yourself sign. I don't get many children as there aren't many in the neighborhood like other suburbs....but I heard New Hope was MOBBED, as was Lambertville. They generally even shut down whole streets to accept the crowds. Here many had the option to not go door to door if they didn't want to, but we had policemen on corners handing out candy, to cut down on the door to door interaction, but I think many just put the candy out in baskets like I did. With Halloween past, tomorrow brings about All Souls Day, or Day of the Dead, a day of prayer and remembrance for the souls of those who have died. Practitioners of the tradition often remember deceased loved ones in various ways on the day. I will most likely remember several dear friends who passed of Covid this year as well as our dear Anne Marie...and I will think of times I spent with them. I know I could feel the presence of Anne Marie yesterday for day of music here. I heard a collective sigh of relief that ABBA didn't have any Halloween classics. Some of todays images are from my time last week in Philly along Fairmont Park for the Laurel Hill concert.
Just had to include this next picture. Here is Buster...his face cracks me up. He was in Lambertville on a day trip. My ex sent me this over the weekend. Buster doesn't know what to make of the big skeleton or where to bury a bone that big.
