Our friend Carlene directed another dog-themed play in Pinole that we got to attend and even sit next to her during the performance. It’s great rubbing elbows with famous people! 🙂
Inspector Hound Play in Pinole
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RuPaul Drag Race Season 18 Party
Vallejo Victorian Home Tour 2025
Highlights from the Madhatter Vallejo Victorian Home Tour:
After the Vallejo Victorian Home Tour, we always end up at a reception at Vino Godfather’s Winery on Mare Island. It was wonderful to spend some quality time with Shun. I actually met Shun on this home tour (we calculated) three years ago! For the second year in a row, I ran into Anne Carr too! I love the architectural details of this establishment, which used to be an officer’s quarters, much like the coffee shop next door called Quarters.
Golden Girls Live in San Francisco
A bunch of Vallejoans took a hired bus to go to dinner in the Fisherman’s Wharf area and then attend the Golden Girls Live show en masse. It was a wonderful and well-planned experience that Shea and I got to do with many of our friends from the Vallejo Gay Network and allies. Thanks a million to Manny and Wendell for arranging it!
The weather was actually warmer than expected since it was a little blistery in Vallejo. Usually it’s the opposite!
It was altogether a lovely evening. However, it was a nail-biter whether we’d make it through downtown traffic to the Curran Theater on time; we disembarked at 7:31 pm for the 7:30 pm show. Fortunately, I heard the theater staff mention on the walkie-talkie to hold on for a few minutes. The lobby was still crowded with attendees, so we didn’t miss anything.
Drag Brunch in Vallejo
One of the drag queens asked Shea if he didn’t like “bald bitches” and then I quickly chimed in to show her that *I* was his bald bitch!
Vallejo Gay Network October 2025
VGN Potluck at the Bregenzers with Vallejo’s Mayor and First Spouse there! Shea and I went as Shaggy and Scooby Doo, in case you can’t tell, although a few people snarked that I looked more like Daphne with a beard.
Pictures from others:
RIP Patricia Routledge
What a genius this woman was who just died at age 96. Keeping Up Appearances brought me such joy. I continue to re-watch the episodes regularly.
RIP Jane Goodall
I’ve always admired Jane Goodall. Like her, I have always thought that primates are beautiful and so worthy of learning more about. We should be honored to have common ancestry with them, as we do with ALL mammals, by the way. When I was in Chicago several weeks ago, I walked my butt off in the museum campus along the shore and came upon this nondescript statue outside of one of the many grand buildings. I recognized the subject matter instantly. I didn’t know that she would be gone just a few weeks later, but I’m glad I decided to take pictures of it.
Vallejo Museum 1851 Gala
Shea and me as General Vallejo and his wife, Ms. Benicia:
Live music, period costumes, live and silent auctions, good food and dancing was all to be had at this event celebrating the brief period that Vallejo was the capital of California.
Mazatlan Mexican Food in Vallejo
This was the first time for Shea and me at Mazatlan Mexican restaurant in the vicinity here in Vallejo. There was great food, very friendly service and a cool ambience with Frida Kahlo and other Dia de los Muertos art on the wall while frenetic music videos were playing in the background.
