Happy Halloween!!!

I was a cross between Lucy and Loretta Young (for those who remember her). That was me last night at the Stuart "Meet Me at the USO" costume ball. The event was the conclusion of historic preservation month. About 100 people enjoyed the party held at the Stuart Rec Center which had been transformed into a 40's style big band ballroom complete with potted palms. The outdoor area leading to the river was set up to handle overflow diners and was decorated with a jeep and young sentries making it feel like a scene from South Pacific. The Dreamers played the music of the era. And the food, provided by The Harborage Yacht Club & Marina harkened back to simpler times.

A special guest who knew this era well made an appearance. Carmelita Pope who is most recently known for her promotion of PAM cooking spray and probably less known (today) for playing Stella opposite Marlon Brando on Broadway. I met her and she confirmed that she and Marlon were BFFs in "the day". She claims to be the only person still living who remembers what he was like at age 15!

I was home before the witching hour. (My tootsies couldn't take any more standing in those shoes!!!)