The Depression Era. Last night I went to this month's Out in Digital Media gathering, an event for out gays and lesbians in the digital media to network. Despite the fashionable surroundings of the 23 Romilly Street club bar it was a rather depressing event. Not for the usual reasons of feeling unattractive in a room full of petite designer wearing twinks, but because there was desperation in the air. The industry is crumbling and people are grasping at anyone who can keep them working. Met with several people who were either searching for work, or heading up empty departments. That said, vodka did seem to sooth the mood a little bit and I still had quite a bit of fun chatting up a South African named Jay. I hope we make it through this. I am suddenly very nervous.