Copley Symphony Hall

Tonight's Bonfire

Though Tuesday nights are not usually good nights for me to plan evening activities tonight I made it to the bonfire for the first time in many months and I was very glad I did. North Cove Beach on Vacation Island in Mission Bay is a lovely quiet spot during the week. Sometime after this picture, after the sun set and after the fire quieted down the wind fell away and the bay turned to glass reflecting all the lights of the city. A lovely way to spend the evening.

Flan

Vang brought flan she'd made to Mama's Kitchen this morning. Man, was it good! Way better than any I've had before. I tend to avoid ordering it in Restaurants, and now I know it's because I've never had any like this.

Bike Ride

This morning I rode my bicycle from home to the other side of Balboa Park and back. Even though I had to walk up part of each side of Florida Canyon, I did really well, especially considering I haven't done that ride in a very long time.

Dinner with Steve

Steve texted over this selfie he took of the two of us a couple of weeks ago when we were having dinner at The Mediterranean Cafe in Hillcrest. Delicious dinner. The picture also looks good in black and white; kind of like Rick's Cafe in Casablance.

The San Diego Symphony Plays Harry Potter

Tonight's show was Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone with the John Williams score played by our own San Diego Symphony. Usher Captains tonight were Linda, Sue, Yours Truly, and Beverly with our fearless leader, House Manager Robert in the back. This was a lot of fun.

There's something magical about watching this movie with 2300 people excited to be there. At the end while the credits rolled, except for a few who ran to the bathroom, the whole audience stayed glued to their seats while the orchestra [played the finale. When finished, they didn't get just a rousing ovation, the audience gave them a roaring standing ovation. Thank you John Williams for introducing people to the wonders of the symphony orchestra.

The Chieftains

Irish music, Irish dancing with some American country music and ABBA thrown in for good measure. So much fun! 

Keeping Kitties Company

I got to spend the weekend with Stella, Spanky, and Bubba while Steve and Craig were out of town.

Dinner at Villa de Fanta

I went to Steve's for dinner. Craig joined us. Steve grilled steaks and afterwards fell asleep while Craig and I talked.

Solana Beach

I took these selfies this morning before heading home from Solana Beach. I helped Andreas clean his place yesterday and we didn't take time out to see the ocean so I did it really quick this morning.

Rent

I got to see Rent live at the Civic Theater tonight. I went with Dave who is a friend of a friend and is blind and currently needs someone to be his eyes whenever he goes out. He walks with a cane and moves fairly slowly, but he's a good guy and pleasant company.

Solar Panels

The new solar panels on the top of the Copley-Price YMCA parking garage.

La Mesa Kitties

Pictures of Bubba, Spanky, and Stella from cat sitting various times at Villa De Fanta this fall.

The Grinch

Monday, the 26th, I ushered the last performance of The Grinch at The Old Globe this year. It's the third Grinch I ushered this year. Just like last year, the cast was every bit as fresh and fun on the last show as the first. I enjoyed it each time and the audience came out after the show with big smiles on their face each time. Plus, the other ushers and The Globe staff Mary, Angela, and Mike are all so great to work with.

Christmas Day Potluck

l to r: Jeffery, Gregory, Tony

Juan

Auntie Mame

Tonight Steve went with me to Filmout San Diego's presentation of “Auntie Mame". It's Steve's favorite movie and he'd never seen it on the big screen. For that matter I'm not sure if I had either. It's great on the big screen and more fun in a theater full of gay men and fans of the film.

Beethoven's Ninth

Tonight the San Diego Symphony performed Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. It was a thrilling performance and a very fun night. I got to help them scan tickets at the door. I did pretty well heading everybody in the right direction for my first time, I think. It was a big crowd, the Hall was nearly full. And everybody was so very nice and excited to be there, many for the first time. I just really had a lot of fun.

Mama's Kitchen

Two weeks ago I had the good fortune to be honored by Mama's Kitchen as one of their Volunteers of the Year. And my Friday Crew went an extra step and bought me a bouquet of flowers. I was embarrassed to be the center of attention and I ended up taking the most awkward picture I've taken since 1976, but I owed it to all of those good people to accept it graciously.

Food is Love

This is the new Food is Love mural along the stairwell at Mama's Kitchen. This morning I'm worried about Mama's clients. Healthcare is love, too.

Bubba

Who's a handsome boy?