May
30
The latest brouhaha on tap is over U.S. bookstore Barnes and Noble’s decision to treat as pornographic the cover photo of a topless man because he is effeminate and has curlers in his hair.
I understand the corporation’s desire to avoid problems, but bookstores, specifically, do have a certain obligation to support the freedoms of speech and expression. To their (small) credit, they didn’t refuse to stock it, they just masked the cover.
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28
Today was travel day, and I decided to wear a flirty, flouncy sundress and high-heeled sandals. I wanted to feel as feminine as possible before I return to the drudgery of life tomorrow.
Kudos once again to the security people for not even flinching as they perused my passport.
And, thanks to the security officer who smiled at me and complimented my dress.
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May
23
Staying at the Hard Rock Hotel, we just had to check out the incredible vibe and energy coming from the club in the lobby.
Unfortunately, it was 1 a.m. and they weren’t letting anyone else in.
As we stood there, forlorn and forsaken outside the velvet rope, Prince Charmin ’ rode to the rescue.
He came up to me and stood in real close, looked me in the eyes and said, “I am so taking you upstairs with me tonight.”
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17
Quite a comedown from my Las Vegas trip, I am back to the drudgery of daily life…
Today is as grey and dull as can be, spitting rain and very cool – quite a come-down from the sunny, warm southwest U.S.
Also had to deal with the tedium of getting out of the house as a girl again. There is a subtle emotional price you pay for having to subjugate your authenticity to reality.
Ho, hum…
Anyways, just had a quick look around and made a dash for the car.
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May
12
Live and Let Live – what a simple concept.
The victim of this hatred, 22 yr. old Chrissy Lee Polls
What provokes someone to lash out in violent hatred at another person just because they are different?
An incident in a Maryland McDonald’s reminds us of the simmering nastiness that lurks in people’s hearts.
As reported in the Huntington Post:
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Apr
26
According to a local paper, many of the attendees at the Rockabilly Festival enjoy the freedom the group gives them to express their individuality in musical and fashion terms. They do not follow what is considered mainstream or popular and go their own way.
People at these events wear vintage fashions, or modern spins on those, along with two-tone shoes or colorful brogues. The men slick their hair back while the women have their hair intricately styled into 40s dos, often in jet black, platinum blond or bright red. Many are heavily tattooed.
The newspaper quoted one person saying how she loved coming to this event because, at least for one weekend a year, she can dress as she likes and not feel like an outcast.
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Apr
25
Sometimes, feelings hit you by surprise.
Case in point, I am here in Las Vegas, having spent the past four days as a guy with GF at a Rockabilly convention. What a fabulous event it was, demonstrating that the 60-year old spirit of 1950s rock and roll, rhythm and blues and country hillbilly music is alive and well and that the next generation will keep the faith in impressive numbers and with ample exuberance.
Everyone was dolled up impressively in vintage fashions, with a certain modern edge for the younger set, the old and beautiful cars were on display, and The Killer himself – Jerry Lee Lewis – rocked the stage in impressive form.
In this environment, GF has (correctly) ordained that it is appropriate that we go as boy and girl – and I play the part of boy, cuz she’s no good at it. Her soft voice, ample bust and very curvy hips make it pretty much impossible for her, but that’s a subject for another time.
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Apr
24
A few of the girls coming to our Las Vegas fete are hell-bent on invading a topless swimming pool at one of the other hotels.
One is tempted to the reaction that this was much ado about nothing… to state it bluntly: take the top off a bikini-wearing crossdresser, and you have a man in a speedo!
Ok, ok, that’s not exactly right, I know. With wigs and makeup, it would certainly have a different flavor, and those of the girls who are on hormones or who have implants would obviously have a completely different experience.
But, it struck me how, in a way, it is all coming full circle… to go through all these changes only to end up doing something we could have done any time without a second thought as guys, and making a big deal about it.
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Apr
21
Traveling to Las Vegas, I opted out of the scary big machine scanner thingy, and took the pat-down instead.
The guy quickly radioed, “Female assist needed,” and within a few seconds, a female screener appeared.
The airport security authority has clearly bent over backwards to accommodate the most sexually sensitive people out there, from providing a same-sex screener for the pat-down, to instituting procedures requiring them to describe exactly how they are going to touch each part of your body.
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Apr
19
The annual Sin City Soirée is coming up in just a few days… so exciting!
For those of you who haven’t been with me for that long, I have been going to an annual t-girl week in Las Vegas for a few years now, and find it to be a celebration of all that’s great about being T!
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