May 2, 2009, Miami, Florida: Billy's birthday: Casa de Billy Barcelona

Today is my 64th birthday. Taurus, the Bull. Last night, here in Miami Beach, Jeannette Costeiu gave me a lovely party. Old friends came. Catherine Jacuqard , my old friend from Paris who was also a great friend of Michael James my ex boyfriend who died. She works for Sisley Cosmetics, perfumes and skincare out of Paris. She lives in Miami Beach and is in charge of North America. Her husband, Michel Mastantuono could not come. But great to see Cattou.

Also a friend of about 35 years, Woody Schwartz, Doctor of Chinese Medicine. Has a beautiful Clinic in Aventura. Carlos Conrique Sandoval, ( my ex-boyfriend and his current boyfriend of 10 years) Kevin Seifried. Also, Calude Malo the decorator from Montreal and Paris. It was a lovely dinner. Shrimp scampi (more like a bisque) with Jasmine rice. The birthday cake was spectacular. A lady friend of Kevin's , from Haiti, made the birthday cake. She makes the best American style 3 layer cakes I have ever had. This one, for my birthday, was a red velvet with white cream cheese frosting and decorated with candied cherries. Delicious beyond words.

Received greetings from Joaquin Zagal Dominguez, Anthony Rabara (my first boyfriend from days in Sacramento, California in the 60's,) Carlos Tepox (from Veracruz who now lives in San Diego). All of the ex-boyfriends sent their wishes and I am grateful. Carlos and Kevin presented me with a beautiful, huge, bouquet of pink roses and pink tulips. Carlos cooked a delicious dinner of grilled chicken breast, grilled steak and grilled sweetbreads with delicious barbecue sauce made with Jack Daniels whiskey. Really wonderful.



I am enjoying being in Miami. I used to own an apartment here in South Beach; but got tired of the superficial life of Miami. Much better for me to live half of the year in Spain and half of the year in Mexico.



I have decided, God willing, that I will spend my next birthday, the 65th, in Paris. Stay tuned.