Alice in Bisbeeland

There are moments for a new resident of this town to feel as if one has taken residence in a permanent "Burning Man" community, and last Saturday night was a hint of such a feeling. Alice in Bisbeeland is a sort of street party/community happening where everyone dresses as characters from Lewis Carroll's classic books. I had

been downtown earlier in the day and seen more than a few Mad Hatters, but once it got dark Jayne and I ventured out for a real nocturnal stroll through Brewery Gulch to observe the festivities. It was a light crowd, to be sure, gathering to dance to a DJ set up across from St. Elmo's bar, but they lacked nothing in enthusiasm. We sat on the porch of the Bisbee Brewery and watched for about an hour. The lights, the music, and entire ambiance was fun and made me wish I had the energy to stay awake past 9:30 pm. Alas, as an old Dormouse, I am one sleepy character and we tottered home at a reasonable hour. Last evening we entertained "friends of friends" who are planning to move from Montana to Bisbee. Lisa and Owen are delightful people, and we hope they are successful in their bid to become future citizens of "Bisbeeland."