PARTIALLY FORMED PRIDE OR ONCE MORE WITHOUT FEELING...

I was given a "free" half day today by my fab employers -- they rock in the most disco way possible. Anyway, as I was walking I made note of my iPod's selection when I selected "shuffle" and my walk from Powell to the Castro began as follows:

"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
"Beautiful" by Goldfrapp
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Diana Ross

...and, as I heard Miss Ross' cover of the Ashford/Simpson tune I caught a glimpse of Twin Peaks and noticed the infamous pink triangle is still only partially formed. I guess they add a side every day till the Big Day. It was interesting because this moment sort of captured how I feel. Over the years I've become somewhat bored (jaded?) regarding PRIDE. I mean, it is always the same. However, once it arrives the energy does grab me. Right now, tho --- my PRIDE is only partially formed, but the weather is perfect and there is a lovely breeze blowing. And, as much as I do love Mr. Gaye and Ms. Terrell's passionate (and original reading) of the song ---- there is just something about the cold and the mistakenly insincere delivery of Miss Ross. I can just see Diana perched in the splendor of a pink spot while the Supremes are hidden in the shadows -- and as she reaches the chorus, her painfully thin arms reach out to her audience with a mixture of disdain, boredom and glitter. Well, that is the beauty and magic that is Diana Ross. Partially formed but Full Throttle Diva. And, for a few minutes I imagined Miss Ross standing at that one streak of pink singing "I'm Coming Out" with that same effective ineffectiveness with which she sings. Sigh.

Being SF PRIDE, the Castro gyms have put aside the protein shakes and have broken out the really important stuff.
...for those creamy moments.

And as I continued my walk I decided to take a shot of what I consider to be the best diner in all of San Francisco. Yes, Top's! True, it is wicked expensive but the pancakes can't be beat and the ambiance is spot on. Can't be beat!

Then I came upon my fave clothing store. This is where I get most of my stuff. I love this store!

However, if I had the money -- this is where I would get ALL my clothing! I love this store --- but from a distance. I guess I partially love it. I wonder if the Fash Mag Slag knows of Solis.

It is so nice outside right now. The heat has given way to a perfect San Francisco afternoon. Perfect and fully formed.