A New Moon in Scorpio is coming to a town near you this Friday.  Stillness, power, passion, and focus – this is what we have to work with this month. November is all about passion and connecting in your heart and gut level to your goals and dreams.

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Last night I was a part of history. After the Mayoral Debate at the 519 Community Centre I attended the LGBTA Meet and Greet with George Smitherman and Justin Trudeau at Fire on the East Side with my long time friend Cat. I have to be honest. I don’t know much about politics. I don’t know much about the stances and policies Mr. Smitherman holds. But what I do know is he’s an openly gay man running for the highest government position in the biggest city in Canada – Toronto. He is a gay politician who has a crazy amazing shot at winning. I have never seen this and didn’t think I’d see this for at least another 2 decades.

The mood in the room last night was purple. The colour flooded in like oxygen. There was this constant buzz of excitement and hope surrounding me. A sea of smiles when George took the stage. His words were inspiring even though the only line I remembered was “We can’t take this for granted”. I was too caught up in the energy and emotion covering me like a blanket. After George spoke it was Justin Trudeau’s turn. He was here to show his support for the power of purple – the power of George.

I had heard from many people that Justin was a looker. “Gorgeous!” my mother blurted on the phone. “Very handsome”, Nana quipped. I’d seen pictures and to be honest didn’t take much notice. I mistook a text message Shaun Proulx sent me referring to Justin Trudeau as “JT”. “Justin Timberlake is coming to the meet & greet!?” I immediately asked. “Homo” was the reply. But when this man walked into the room and shook everybody’s hand, including mine (he held mine much longer than others, if I remember correctly…) Timberlake no longer existed, time stopped and my breath was literally stolen from me. The eyes of the ocean, hair of a  Dolce and Gabbana model and body of an Olympian. A tall drink of water is an understatement.

Out of luck, Cat and I were pushed to the front of the stage for the speeches. I later heard that our mouths were hanging open while Justin spoke. I didn’t care. As gorgeous as Trudeau is, his words were eloquent and energetic. He believes in George Smitherman because George Smitherman wants to unite the city. He doesn’t believe in tearing people apart, he wants to bring us together. Let’s stop getting angry and start believing in our future as a united city. Toronto is a mosaic. George recognizes this. George believes in this. I recognize this. I believe in him. I’m voting for him. The power of purple!

The Beginning of Enza Campaign

Today marks a unique day in Toronto. Enza Anderson (http://www.enzaanderson.ca) is running for political office. However, this time she means serious business. If you are like me you have followed Anderson’s political career with a “one-eye” open interest. Back in the early stages of her political life, Enza “Supermodel” Anderson was about headlines. The most shocking which sent soundbite heaven around the world was Anderson running for the head of the Alliance Party. As they say in the media business, “one minute you’re the EXTRA! EXTRA! The next minute a 90 year old woman rescues a cat out of a tree.” That’s exactly what happened to Anderson and her political asperations.

Now after a few years in the quasi-spotlight through her red hot column in Metro News, dropping the “Supermodel” middle name, and being Canada’s first openly transsexual front-line, Customer Service Rep. at the Bank of Montreal (http://www.bmo.com) she is now ready to step out again. Having knowing Anderson personally I asked her once, “what the hardest obstacle you will face in your campaign?” With a straight face Anderson looked at me and replied, “getting people to take me seriously. Since I ran for the Alliance Party no one will take me seriously. I have a new outlook on issues which affect the riding I am running in. I want a chance to show I am not only a transsexual, I am a woman who means business.”

Anderson’s campaign kicked off today at Just Desserts on Yonge Street where many people attended to lend there support, myself included. It is important to listen to Anderson’s view of how she would run Toronto Centre – Rosedale – Ward 27 which is one of the most important council ridings in Toronto. You will notice I did not report on what Anderson wore as she would not want the focus to be on her outfit but the issues she stands for. I found it amazing during Hilary Clinton’s campaign journalists cared more about what she wore than what she stood for. Go Enza and kick ass in high heels!!!!