Mom is back! Better late than never!
Hey Kids
She’s back to normal! Thank the Goddess. It took me a while. Not only were the meds kickin’ my ass, my depression was at full steam, but most importantly as a New Year’s Resolution I have cut all “recreational” drugs from my life. (That does not, however, include herbal remedy – which is medicinal and okayed by my Dr. Mary) But I’ve gotten through it so far just dandy.
I’ve even cut back on my drinking – considerably! That is one of the things that most people just can’t fathom. Though, my “onstage” persona is quite a lush – I only drink on show nights; one cocktail prior the show, two shots as part of the show and then a short rocks glass before going home. Pretty good huh! I’m actually quite proud of myself. Thinking back on my high school days and downing four fifths of Black Velvet or in college having shot wars with a bottle of Ouzo.
When I decide to take on these problems I tend to put on a little bit of weight right around my middle! I’m trying not to let it upset me since my health is so great. Just don’t expect to see me in too many clinging tight mini-dresses for a while.
My amazing assistant – Lil’Michael – (he will also answer to “bitch”) is back at school at University of Washington for his one last class in order to graduate. He’s also working very closely with the UWGLBTA (I’m not sure if that’s the correct acronym – but it’s the queer kids at the U who have been so wonderful to Mom). He is already working out the logistics for this year’s Drag Show/Contest that I helped begin over 12 years ago. This year I was honored to be named “Mother of the University”. After turning away over 200 people last we are moving to a larger venue – Kane Hall. This is great – orchestra and balcony! The orchestra section seats 700 people. I know because this is the same hall in which I have been a guest lecturer for Human Sexuality.
No, I don’t teach them sex – per se. I present them with what we like to call “The Spectrum”. Everything from your regular old fashioned Drag Queen (me) to pre-op and post-op FTMs and MTFs. To let you in on a little secret – my lawyer, Spencer, I orginally met several years ago as Anne. That’s life in Seattle for you.
Appearance news – I’m doing a hysterical show with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan for Sister Babylon Novice Project Show. Not only is she a go-getter with no end of talent, she is one of my dear friend Sister Roma of San Francisco’s kids. (You most likely know Sister Roma from online webcasts on NakedSword.com ).
It’s all sort of “fractured fairy tales” I’ll be playing Mother Goose in the first act narrating most of the different segments. Then midway through the second half I appear out of no where as The Wicked Witch of the West – talk about type casting. But I’m looking forward to the finale most. They have given me the hysterical show-stopper Diva’s Lament from “Spamalot!” Not to mention my Command Performance for the Imperial Court of Vancouver, BC Coronation Ball – for the 5th year in a row!!!
New York Trip Update – I’m still deciding when to actually go. Trying to work out all the schedules of everyone that I want to see in the course of a week has been more crazy than I thought it would. But it looks now like it may be in late March or early April. No definate plans yet – but I’ll keep you posted.
Okay- I realize this has been fairly lengthy – but it’s been ages that I’ve written anything. There is one more thing that I’m actually loathed to admit. I know that some of you actually believe me when I say I’m “29” – but truth be told Mid-February will be my Silver Anniversary as working professional Drag Queen. That’s right kids – 25 years I’ve donated to making sure my community and country laugh with and at itself – not to mention fight and get loud when our rights are in peril. I must start working on a fabulous outfit!
That’s it – I leave you with a little picture that my buddy Eric Gregory was able to take of me during the melee that was New Year’s Eve at R Place.
M’wah M.
