Leap Year Day 2020 landed on a Saturday. Of course, I hosted a potluck BYOB plus some to share party at my place for a few friends. This was one of the last in-person events that I’d both attended and hosted.
Fast forward to the present year. Leap Year Day had the nerve to land on a Thursday. Not only that, but I’d relocated back to my parents’ home. The two biggest joys I had was wishing patients a “Happy Leap Year Day,” and wearing my Flash Gordon socks all day long, including during dance class after work.
I’d first wore my Flash Gordon socks for the start of Leap Year 2016 when I produced and hosted my theme-inspired, monthly spoken word and storytelling show, “The Austin Writers Roulette.”
When I finally brought the show to a close after 8 years, half of my closet consisted of costumes and accessories, including my fancy socks.
As part of my relocation back home, I donated or gave away many of my costumes and accessories. The socks remained.
I’ve not outgrown dressing up for Halloween or any reason, for that matter. In the foreseeable future, I can imagine wearing those socks every four years. Or else an ever better Leap Year Day costume.