I decided to go the the San Francisco film festival. I didn't know anything about the films on offer, and apparently, I didn't know much about the early 20th century art scene in Paris. I did not know, for example that Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky were lovers. But they were, and the movie screened about their affair was a sell-out smash. As I was waiting in a wonderful, sun-drenched, line of movie buffs, I noticed a beautiful older woman wearing an outfit inspired by Chanel. Soft fabric, separates, bold stripes, boatneck, shirt, pants, and a coordinating tam. She was beautful, white haired and erect and I would say, in her mid-eighties. She was clearly the star in the crowd. I was amazed when she asked if she could sit next to me. Two theaters, completely filled, and Maude sits next to me. What fun. We both enjoyed the film. I strongly recommend it.
Moving on out Geary to 27th St. and Wonderfoot Reflexology. My fairygoddaughter, Laura, joined me and we played both my new releases on an ipod while we had our treatments. Larry and Michael--respect!!! The gorgeous sun was still out when we moved on to the Elite Cafe for a glass of Chartreuse and some side-splitting laughter, as we settled some geographical questions invoving Iceland and New Zealand.
It was twilight as we walked around the corner to "Out the Door". A little Vietnamese supper, green papaya salad, shaking beef, and snap peas hit the spot. However, there was a little room left for Mango and Sticky Rice at a place called Pagan on Clement. I read Laura five poems, new stuff in the last ten days. I do consider this an enchanted April. Got to sleep in time to wake up and walk in the beautiful coolness of the new day. The illustration is FGD Laura with Jennifer at Wonderfoot. Ankle over there if you can. Your feet and every inch of you will say thanks.
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