Author: Linda Simpson

  • Sweetie Sent Me a Selfie From Her New Home!

    KIDDING! Sigh… It’s been so nice to see the vast outpouring of love and affection over the past few days for my dearly departed friend Sweetie. Some very moving and wonderful tributes. She loved playing the momma role and she had a lot of kids. She and I were more like sisters. We laughed, gossiped, collaborated and…

  • Goodbye My Dear Friend

    I was going to get together with my friend Sweetie yesterday. But it was not to be. She died the night before. Her death was not a complete surprise. She had been bravely battling cancer for a few years and the end was near. But she did leave earlier than expected. I wrote a quickly put together notice…

  • More “Malibu Mondays,” My Ongoing Fan Fiction Series Starring Caitlyn Jenner!

    Caitlyn Jenner steered her Porsche into the underground garage. Waiting for her was the maid, Teresa. “Greetings señora,” she said, “Come with me.” She let Caitlyn to the mansion’s living room with its stunning view of the Hollywood Hills. Sitting on the couch in a floral-patterned caftan was a woman with incredibly frizzy hair. But…

  • Love Shine Forever!

    Yesterday before my Bingo gig, I stopped by Love Shine, the wonderful gift and accessories store in the East Village. It was a bittersweet visit—After many years in business, the store is closing due to a rent increase.     But you can still buy Love Shine merchandise. They’re shifting their businees to the Internet. Check ’em out!…

  • It’s 4am. Do You Know Where Your Shirt is?

    A slideshow in today’s NY Times features portraits by Richard Renaldi of people returning home late at night after being at the clubs Including this hottie! Wish I had run into him so I could have invited him to an after-party!  

  • Yma Sumac Lives!

    Last night I went to The Legend of Yma Sumac, a multi-media tribute to the Peruvian diva, who was famed for her operatic singing voice.     Directed by Steve Willis, the show weaves historical film footage and lipsynching musical numbers performed by stunningly beautiful drag performer Scarlet Envy (who’s also very sweet, damn her!)     The…