Muir Beach Steps Out

        Coast side north of the City was the place to be last night.  Muir Beach locals gathered at the community center for a night of fun and frolic.  It was an improbable gathering that celebrated: 1) mid-summer;2) community spirit,3) free expression(costumes, dance  styles), 4) glorious weather.
The center's location on the north side of the beach above Redwood Creek, affords a great view of the hills and the creek basin as it reaches the Pacific.
       As of 7pm, there were about 50 folks still enjoying the sand and sea, with some swimmers still  braving the 58 degree waters.  Beach fires winked from the fire rings on the beach as energetic diners set about heating up picnic staples(dog on a stick?).
       The dj hired for the event worked his magic and brought large numbers of guests to the floor to interpret the music in their own way.  One forgets the rules these days: non- stop music, stop when you drop, keep up if you can!
      The Mayor talked with the former fire chief of the MB Volunteer FD.  In keeping with the floral theme of the evening, he wore a head piece composed of fruits and vegetables.  His wife, on the other hand, word a garland of fresh cut grape leaves complete with a cluster of champagne grapes!  Among the other guests one could observe a variety of costumes such as: a chipmunk; a skunk; a crow; a moonlit night; a deer-in-the- headlights; a female action hero(?); lady bug; and my fave- a mermaid.  To add to the fun, a photo booth was set up and a photographer was on hand to do the honors.  Props were available to enhance any fantasy.
     Many of the guests hailed from nearby Green Dragon Zen Temple, a long time presence at the Beach.  Many of the long time staff let their hair down, kicked up their heels, and enjoyed the event.
One guest, aka Dancing Mountain appeared to be the coordinator and kept the action going.   Home made food was on hand and lemonade, coffee, milk and whatever you brought to share was there,too.
Much of the activity moved outside as the warm night enticed dancers to cool off on the deck.
By 10pm-last dance time- folks began to head home as tired revelers melted into the night.
A good time was had by all.