Attending the InauGAYration!
02/09/09 02:33 Filed in: Travels
But as my dear friend Bill loaded my steamer trunks and hat boxes onto a city bus to take us to the party, he explained that this was “The InauGAYration Ball” at The Chastleton Ball Room, celebrating the theme: “The End of an Error! The Dawning of a New Era.”
I have no idea what that was all about, but I did adore the music of DJ Tim-E in this swanky condo building with free food and drinks. Rob, Tom, Anthony, and Bill created a lovely evening for about 120 other similarly fashionable gentlemen.
And as always, the homos are so thoughtful, offering a special send-off for our old Prez. Knowing that George W. was going back to Texas, and since most of Texas is like Mexico, they celebrated with a piñata in the shape of GW’s face. Though the homos hit like girls, they whacked that head until it cracked open and candy poured out for everyone to enjoy.
But the photo was nothing compared to dancing with him on the Atlantis Events Freedom Cruise about a week later at the end of January. When I asked how he got the time off to go on a homo cruise, the President just gave me a funny look and asked me to lead.
So as Couple #1 in Dancing With The Stars, we danced to the “Ask Not Waltz.” This upbeat, historic number uses JFK’s inaugural speech as a background for a lovely romp in three-four time.
This was not just an exhibition, as our dances were scrutinized and judged by none other than the lovely Pat LuPone! This Broadway babe, who is pictured here, did two amazing shows the night before and then graciously sat in 50-degree temperatures and 35-mile-an-hour winds to offer her professional opinion.
Although I was disappointed, I took the high road and extended an olive branch, offering her some advice, I said: “Pat, if you travel with us more often you might get a chance to dance in the competition next time – no promises!”
She’s my new BFF!
XO and one to Jesus!
Miss R