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by Miss Priscilla Pride

Holiday Wishes, New Year Dreams!
"Deck The Halls with Bowls of Candy, Fa La La La La La La La! All the stuff that's nice and handy, Fa La La La La La La La! Don we now our gay apparel, Fa La La, La La La, La, La,La! If we keep eating we'll only fit in a barrel, Fa La La La, La La, La, La!"

Priscilla is wishing all her Long Island GLBT friends a very…there are so many celebrations that to name them I just know I would forget one. So to be truly PC, HAPPY HOLIDAYS! May 2002 be happy, healthy and a good year for us all!

I attended some faboo events so far this month to kick off the holiday season. First there was Long Island Pride Parade Inc. 6^th Annual Winter Ball. The Executive Board and Volunteers hosted a simply marvelous night where one ran into such Long Island luminaries Jon Cooper, Maxine Postal, Helen of Club 608, David Kilmnick of LIGALY, Al Lawrence of The L.I. Eagle, Dee Petersen, The New Century Singers, Larry/Michael/Eugene of The Bunkhouse and Top of The Bay, Tommy from Thunders, Auntie M's hotties, Kevin and the Blanche crowd, Forevergreen's gals, Paul Paquette and the Suffolk Gay Men's Group as well as Gay Men's Starting OUT Group, members from GOLD, The Long Island Lesbian publisher/editor Ms. Veronica Philips-Moreno and Bill Heftner – publisher of PM Plus Entertainment magazine. There were scads more of the in-the-know Long Island GLBT crowd. It was a veritable 'Who's Who.' The Parade Committee hosted another successful community event that kicked off the holiday season beautifully. Congrats to all who planned and worked on this event. Also, I want to send big hugs and kisses to that DIVA spinning the tunes, DJ Denise of Twisted Dee Productions Inc. She had everyone on their feet dancin' and groovin' to the latest tunes, some golden oldies, some snappy disco, some hot salsa, some country and many more! You go girl! Of course I was smashing in my latest plaid creation by Uno Gallono. Anyone following fashion knows that plaid is the in trend right now. Gallono split from his cousin's house John Galliano when John simply refused to make his designs for any full-figured gals. We don't have to worry as Gallono took care of that. As his cousin Galliano's work was inspired by Roman Catholic architecture, Gallono's inspiration came from the Taj Mahal, big and beautiful. You go Uno!

Speaking of PM Plus Entertainment magazine, it's my other home! That's right I am in print once more. It's fun to be able to reach two audiences, one in print and one here on-line. Oh of course some of you get me in both venues and you are my most devoted fans. Well, just know that Priscilla will never let you down. I will always be as fresh and vibrant as ever with very little if any crossover story lines. Bill Heftner and his staff are just so adorable and have made it possible for me to reach another segment of the Long Island GLBT population with no strings attached. So, when you're out at your local watering hole, pick up the December issue and check me out. That's if you can take your eyes away from the cover…HOT, HOT, HOT!

The Long Island Ravens M.C. hosted their annual 'Toys For Tots' campaign once again on December 15^th at The L.I. Eagle. It was a fun evening. Those leather boys can whip a celebration together and make sure all the attendees snap to, if you catch my drift. John Dietz is one of the hottest and most sincere men I know. He grabbed me at the Winter Ball and spun me around the dance floor and then he grabbed me at The Eagle and made sure I handed in my toys before he offered me one his. John you minx! Well, Priscilla says "catch me, catch me." I know I'm supposed to be running as I say that, but in John's case I'll just stand still. Look for more about the Ravens in my next article.

Those hotties at Auntie M's are busy planning their March event to benefit Auntie M's Helping Hands Inc., founded to help those smaller organizations that are not fully funded by the government to raise money for charitable causes. I hear the 2002 event will be bigger than ever! There will drag performances headlines by none other than Miss Long Island herself, Mirkala Cristal. She is also the current Miss Auntie M's and puts on show that is hotter than hot and newer than new. I have never seen her do the same routine twice; she is always so fresh and au courant! The March 2002 event at the Vanderbilt is being planned as we speak. So contact them at (516) 679-8820 or email them at helpinghand@auntiemzs.com for the details.

I was talking to GOLD members at the Winter Ball and these gals are just too divine. They hold discussion groups with very pertinent topics. GOLD – Greater Older Lesbian Discussions is relatively new but provide much needed support. So if you are an on-line lesbian you should check them out at www.golddiscussions.com and pass the information along to friends who may need a friend!

EXTRA! EXTRA! – TEDDY BEARS FOR KIDS
I received this wire and wanted to make sure you all knew about this worthy cause. It is running until December 31, 2001. Guy LeHoux originated the idea and went around collecting money and bought teddy bears. He distributed the fuzzy, stuffed cuties to children afflicted with HIV/AIDS and Terminal Illnesses to Long Island hospitals! Guy is retired and moved to sunny Florida but last year's helper, Charles (Chuck) Galatro, Jr. is taking up this year' cause. Help him reach his 2001 goal of 1,000 teddy bears! Jingle him at (631) 342-1691 for the details and help put a smile on these kids' faces!

I have to run to get ready for my holiday soirees. I am going to the RED DOOR for a day of beauty (that's Elizabeth Arden for those guys and gals just coming out and needing some beauty tips). Yes the full day is jam-packed with treatments and eats, hence the jam. So everyone be well, be safe and hire a limo or use a designated driver for New Year's Eve. Remember to treat that driver to something special so you could have party! I want to see all of you next year at any GLBT party or fundraising event!

Mistletoe smooches and Champagne kisses to everyone!

Priscilla!

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