The first rehearsal of Raymere's new locally-based Snakey-type bellydance/ecstatic music band is tonight! He seems to want both an international feel (rather than just Middle Eastern) and a return to our pagan-y roots.  The latter is evidenced by asking me to pick out the melody of the Witches Reel (very easy to do as it's rather repetitive) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmh3Ai6PE1Q .  I'm so thrilled to be playing in a band again!!!  Especially with Raymere at the helm!!  I don't want to place any expectations on this, just want to enjoy it for what it is and for the company.  He's talking about getting local gigs, too!  YIPPEEEEEEE!!!! 

I'm thrilled to join the ranks celebrating Obama's victory.  I watched it happen with tears in my eyes.  So many little victories were won last night, Democrats taking over everywhere, Issue 5 passing, Issue 6 not passing...

But there was one victory I remained vigilant in prayer for - California's Proposition 8 banning gay marriage.  It passed by a margin of 51% to 48%.  I mourn with those who yearn for this human right.  A source reminded me, however, that just a year ago Californians were 4 to 1 against gay marriage, so the tide HAS turned, somewhat. 

I wish I could give everyone in the Castro District of San Fran a big hug.