Waxing Philosophically

Wednesday night at Mo's was another stellar performance by the DreamGirls Revue: We saw Dolly and Jack the Pirate (OMG, she looked just like a man!!!); every bad girl of your dreams, on steroids; Marilyn Manson, Cher and Joan Crawford; & a guest artist and Babette Schwartz, who were both fantastic. We met up with our new girlfriend Tricia, who now has a standing reservation like we do.  Lisa from David's joined us, again, and of course, we danced, danced ..... you know the drill by now.  But, now there are pictures. If you are very, very good, I will post a link. 

Cut to "Waxing Philosophically": 

Something happened that made me think (Uh-oh): when I first sat down at our table at Mo's, the bar manager from Lei Lounge (where we are having dinner on Friday--it is definitely a trend) came up to me and introduced himself. He said that he had noticed us going through his bar to the restaurant a number of times and wanted to make sure we felt welcome at his establishment.  I realized that although we had been at Lei Lounge 4 times in 4 weeks, each time we were with a different group of people. I do not believe that he would have noticed us had we not been "dressed". How could you not notice two tall cross-dressers. We had become celebrities, in a minor way.  

I suppose that films like "TransAmerica" and shows like Tyra's America's Next Top TG Model have brought the T-community into the public conscience. And for businesses that are "LGBT friendly", that now includes us. We are becoming Politically Correct!!! 

But, there is more than just that. People in the community are more open...friendly...approachable, when I am dressed. When I am not dressed, I think that they wonder/worry what I will think of a hug, a kiss on the cheek or dancing with/next to me. "Will he be offended?" "What is his 'orientation'"? But, as Paulina, I am non-threatening. I am obviously a "card carrying" (or "dress wearing") member of the community. And, how could a man in a dress possibly be judgmental towards anyone. I think that when Crystal and I are out and about, obviously OUT and proud, we make everyone feel a little better about themselves.  

I say that makes us "heroes"..... Dress as a cheerleader, save the world.