"...questionable towels..." I got a good laugh from this. Thank you! I love the way you write and reminisce about earlier, easier times. It's difficult for me to think that I will ever reminisce about our current times. Enjoy what we can.
Clint, Great memories. And you are correct about memories of the past becomming more prevelant as one gets older, than ambitions for the future. Happy Holiday. Fondly, Michael
Enjoyed your thoughts today. I am one who grieves the seeming loss of the days when males could be naked around each other in communal showers, etc., and it was just a normal part of life. I think the shedding of clothes is symbolic of the shedding of pretenses and façades, which creates a camaraderie and a closeness that is unique and special. I’m jealous of your experience. Thank you for sharing.
I used to visit the Santiago in Palm Springs a couple times every winter. I usually had work to do for a couple hours in the morning, but it was nice to be away from phones and by the pool.
In the early 2000's I was newly out.
Trips with my friends to West Hollywood, Orlando, Chicago. Pool parties, crowds of men waiting to get in to the bars, the dancing!
We weren't staring at our phones, we were staring at each other.
It was the best time of my life. Thank you for bringing back those memories.
"...questionable towels..." I got a good laugh from this. Thank you! I love the way you write and reminisce about earlier, easier times. It's difficult for me to think that I will ever reminisce about our current times. Enjoy what we can.
Clint, Great memories. And you are correct about memories of the past becomming more prevelant as one gets older, than ambitions for the future. Happy Holiday. Fondly, Michael
Enjoyed your thoughts today. I am one who grieves the seeming loss of the days when males could be naked around each other in communal showers, etc., and it was just a normal part of life. I think the shedding of clothes is symbolic of the shedding of pretenses and façades, which creates a camaraderie and a closeness that is unique and special. I’m jealous of your experience. Thank you for sharing.
Yep! This is in part why we spend our winters there! Great place, beautiful weather, and a very welcoming community.
Indeed. I hope I can come out when you guys are in town and finally meet in person. Btw, I’m a nut for the PS Art Museum! :-)
I used to visit the Santiago in Palm Springs a couple times every winter. I usually had work to do for a couple hours in the morning, but it was nice to be away from phones and by the pool.
Sounds divine! I’m hoping to get back out there for Labor Day or at least next Memorial Day. It’s been too, too long!