"Viagra Falls!"

said a voice from the kitchen. They were wrapping up the night and moving the party to a club across town where Clover was calling bingo. Tonight was the "Red, White and Blue Barbecue" and adorably enough, everyone was festively dressed in the themed colors. I met someone new (to me) tonight named Lucille who is fantastic. Very enthusiastic in her stories and garb. I hope to see more of her. She told a story of a time when she had been featured on magazine covers. She was walking in the village with her daughter who, at the time, didn't know of her other life and stopped at a book and magazine stand. Her daughter pointed at a particular magazine commenting on the beauty of the woman on the cover. The cover girl was Lucille. Her daughter was clueless to this and Lucille agreed, doing her best to muffle her laughter.

I had a moving conversation with Brittany tonight regarding coming out to unsupportive partners. All I will say here is how wonderful it is to be able to have quality personal conversations with people whom I've just recently met. Not to mention being able to offer my own experience.

Tonight was a full eve with many people and loads of food being grilled. Also, I finally saw the woman who brought me to CDI for the first time last year. She was sort of cold to me. Just said that she remembered me and continued her primping for the next outing. Also also, I think one of the ladies, who had been very welcoming to me last year, doesn't like my presence. But I have the support of the other ladies there so I don't worry about it too much. Even outsiders need support too! And speaking of supportive outsiders, I am officially a member of CDI. I will be paying the small fee next time around so I can pay the members fee for dinners and functions. Rita, the President, offered this option to me and welcomed me to come more often. Apparently it doesn't matter if I'm crossdressing. I only have to be nice and supportive. And with a kiss on each cheek, Rita said, "welcome to the family.