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Trans Health Care and a RIP to Loving

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

The relationship between medical theory/ practice and trans identities is a complicated one. Add to that this latest situation (below), which demands our immediate attention. Thanks to a friend for alerting me by sending me this message:
“Dear Friends,
Many of you may know that the psychiatric manual, the DSM IV, regards transsexuals and transgender persons as […]

London, SF, DC, and Points Inbetween

Sunday, April 13th, 2008

What a whirlwind couple of weeks it’s been — and continues to be! I got to go to the London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, where my fiancee was showing two of her latest films, The Insomniacs and Godspeed. Then, we had a show of her films at the fabulous Femina Potens art gallery when […]

Pics from Best Sex Reading

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

Thanks, Guy!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/black_pearl_10/sets/72157604295231493/
(Credit to Marlo (Guy) Gayle.)

Coming and Going

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

I just had a fabulous week and I have another great one coming up, so I thought I’d share. I just got back from Toronto, where I got to visit my adorable new baby “nephew” (hi, Samuel!) and his parents, my dear friends Sly and Sophie. While I was in town, I was fortunate enough […]

My latest blog-hero, Joel Wills

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

If any of you out there have a blog, and you need some help, you have to call on Joel Wills, aka the Blog Tech Guy. He’s my latest hero, having done a bunch of back-end fix-ups here for me recently. Thanks, Joel! You really helped me out, and I super appreciate it!
You can visit […]

Dance, dance, dance

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

My fabulous friend April Hirschman wants you to know “I am teaching belly dance classes and tarot classes!” Visit her website for details: www.myspace.com/threesistersdance.

Rhode Island first lady compares youth activists to Bhutto assasins

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

Here’s an important message from my friend Julie, who lives in Rhode Island:
Dear Friends,
On Wednesday, Sue Carcieri, the wife of our Republican governor here in Rhode Island, joined her husband in leading an anti-abortion rally in our state house.
It’s been a busy week for her.
On Sunday, she took the time to rant on tape to […]

Best Lesbian Erotica 2008

Sunday, December 9th, 2007

I love lesbian erotica. I love it because I think that is is sexy and empowering when lesbians share their stories about erotic adventures. So I’m excited that the latest in the Best Lesbian Erotica series from Cleis Press is hitting the bookstores right about now — I can’t wait to get my copy!
My […]

Thankful

Sunday, November 25th, 2007

World AIDS Day is approaching, and this year, as I reflect on thankfulness, I’m thankful for all my friends and family, and I’m especially proud of my friends who work in HIV services and HIV health care advocacy organizations. If you’ve got a few extra bucks in your hands this holiday season, please consider making […]

Getting Back to Getting Bi: Call for Submissions

Sunday, November 18th, 2007

From my friend Robyn, who published an essay of mine in the first volune of Getting Bi:
CALL FOR ESSAYS
–Do you have something to say about being bisexual?
–Do you have a story about coming out as bi?
–Do you feel you could identify as bisexual but choose not to?
–Do you find connections (or conflicts) between your […]

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