Thank you for being a friend...

Estelle Getty of "The Golden Girls" passed away yesterday and during my work shift yesterday, I thought a lot of Sophia, the character she played on "The Golden Girls", because she was so funny. During the run of the show, whatever bad mood I might have been in, when I watched "The Golden Girls", I laughed and my mood changed. In those days, during the 1980's, I had no idea I was going through depression, so for that reason I am sadder than usual of her passing. On the corner of 18th and Castro Streets, in front of the Bank of America, it is customary, at times, for people to set up some sort of tribute when someone famous passes on. I thought since "The Golden Girls" was so popular and beloved by several generations of LGBT folk, there might be some makeshift tribute on that corner, so after work, late yesterday, I went over to the Castro, to find nothing there. I must say, I was a bit disappointed, and yet I know my fellow GLBT folk will have that show in their hearts for a long time.

While in the Castro, I stopped off at 440 and ran into Emilio, a therapist that I, a patient was seeing. During our sessions together, I merely scratched the surface of all my issues. I told him of my breakthrough with my therapist Ronald, who he knows, and of my brand new degree. I was good to see Emilio and when he had to leave, I thanked him for being one many people, via AGUILAS/El Ambiente, who served as an example and inspiration in the process of completing my degree, we then gave each other a hug...as friends.

Dolores Park

Despite having gone to the gym today, for the first time in 6 1/2 months, today at mid-year, I went for a long walk. I wallked through Little Saigon, Civic Center, South of Market, The Mission and finally decided to just sit in Dolores Park and watch the dogs and their care givers go by. I miss having a dog, but know, I don't have time to take care of one. Still, the scenery reminded me why I'm fortunate to live in this city.