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he said. “We are filming in the old SUB. The door is propped open. Come over here!”

So I did. I knew his cousin was a drag queen. Knew she was there to help him and his fellow film-class friends make a short. I packed up my bag early, turned off computer and lights and headed over there.

The “set” was funny: an old coffee-shop type room off the main social area. It was staged as a restaurant and “Julie” was the waitress. In the glossy, vinyl boots, she must have been close to 7-feet tall. She had to bend when going through the door. She was beautiful, actually, and far more feminine and graceful than I am-or probably ever will be. She made me smile immediately and I settled in to see this all unfold. The boom guy was funny, flirting with me a bit, maybe because Julie shook him up some. After filming, Julie sat with me and I complemented her on her toned arms. She told me I was “full of beautiful words.” She left to change into black pants and a “Cher” tshirt. A member of the film crew begged her to write out her secret recipe for fajitas. We laughed and I enjoyed this moment of being surrounded by new people.

On the way to teach a special project yesterday, I was given a crash course in my astrological sign by a new friend. He was dead serious about the consequences of being born a Libra. I was enthralled and for 3 hours felt I had every answer I needed about relationships (with my Leo guy and with myself).

Now, back to the real world.

I’m collaborating with a man at work to create a film project for 7th graders. It’s so much fun sharing ideas and enthusiasm with him—a former military man and film school grad. He has hilarious and interesting stories, a wicked and forthright sense of humor, and is just a cool person to be around. Ok, let’s just be honest, anyone who makes me laugh hard from my belly is on my good side.

Been thinking quite a bit lately about how life can change when you let certain people in, or find new people that you never expected to be so important. Does the Universe make this happen just when we need it? I am happy it works that way.

Fun stuff, fun stuff. Saturday night…lanterns, a lot of wine, great jazz, a fire, and talking until 5:00 am without any restraints. Laughing from my tummy and looking into eyes that wanted to see the good in me. Good times….