MICHAEL JAMES, my boyfriend of 21 years from 1972 until his death in 1992

Michael James, my boyfriend of 21 years from 1972 until his death in 1992 from AIDS.  He was magical and beautiful and I miss him.
Happy New Years Mike,
love,
Billy

Michael James ,May 1, 1950-July 25,1993

Michael James.  My lover, boyfriend, business partner for 21 years.  Died of AIDS related illnesses on the 25th of July , 1993.  He was 43 years old.  The picture that is shown here is how he looked the day he came into Chez Panisse (where I was working) for lunch with his boss Mme. Simone Beck, co-author with Julia Child of Mastering the Art of French Cooking.  My life changed forever that on Fall day in Berkeley.  Within 3 months I was living with him in Paris.

I miss him terribly.
love,
Billy