On August 31, Roland Michely and Joe Anania hosted their annual Toga Tea as a benefit for the Arts Project of Cherry Grove, welcoming into their home, Hi-Fidelio, on the ocean, what looked like the combined casts of “Julius Caesar,” “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” and “Life of Bryan,” as bed sheets, blankets, and curtains were pressed into service as costumes of antiquity. Members of Cherry Grove’s invaluable volunteer Fire Department made a particularly striking showing in a gay rainbow of togas. Pianist Dan Daly provided music and a number of us, including Bob “Rose” Levine, Rosemary Paladino, Mike Shaffer, Richard, Doreen, and me, took advantage of the opportunity to sing with him at what had been Roland’s longtime life partner, the late Glen Boles’ venerable piano. Refreshments included hot hors d’oeuvres, meats, shrimp, salads, and an open bar.