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All I can say is WOW!! Enjoy!
Wednesday
A couple of new pics!
All I can say is WOW!! Enjoy!
Tuesday
A Great Forum!
Just wanted to share a great forum that I find very informative and helpful when it comes to "transgender" issues! For instance, on the "home page", you will find helpful links such as "cross dressing","Sex Reassignment Surgery", "Transitioning" and even "Youth" links!
Also there is a chat section, a reference library and of course a forum! All worth spending your time in.
What I like best about this forum, is that I find the information extremely helpful in my learning curve, especially the no-nonsense, straight from the heart, personal experiences from the posters!
So if I caught your attention, raised your curiousity, and to keep this posting short and sweet! Why not take a look yourself and maybe sign up (if you haven't already...(Drum roll please!)Here is the forum..susans.org/forums and here is the home page...Susans.Org
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Also there is a chat section, a reference library and of course a forum! All worth spending your time in.
What I like best about this forum, is that I find the information extremely helpful in my learning curve, especially the no-nonsense, straight from the heart, personal experiences from the posters!
So if I caught your attention, raised your curiousity, and to keep this posting short and sweet! Why not take a look yourself and maybe sign up (if you haven't already...(Drum roll please!)Here is the forum..susans.org/forums and here is the home page...Susans.Org
Thursday
More Transgender in the News
I have "cruising" the Internet looking for articles of interest involving "Transgenders in the News" I recently came across a very interesting article posted in the "Baltimore Sun"..Seems that Rev. Drew Phoenix received an a one-year contract to head St. John's United Methodist Church. What is so unigue about this? Well the Rev. Ann Gordon received her routine reappointment as minister of a Charles Village Methodist congregation over a year ago. After a sex-change operation and a name change...Rev. Ann Gordon became Rev. Drew Phoenix!
Rev. Drew Phoenix's congregation has indicated full support of the decision and according to Rev. Drew Phoenix's .."Worship attendance has more than quadrupled, ... Financial donations to the church, known as stewardship, have tripled, and families with children have returned!"
To read more of this interesting article, Click here!
Rev. Drew Phoenix's congregation has indicated full support of the decision and according to Rev. Drew Phoenix's .."Worship attendance has more than quadrupled, ... Financial donations to the church, known as stewardship, have tripled, and families with children have returned!"
To read more of this interesting article, Click here!
TRANGENDER IN THE NEWS
A transmale student from California’s Fresno High School has made history, by being the first openly transgendered student in America to run for Prom king!..
Seventeen-year-old Cinthia Covarrubias, ran against six other students for the title of prom king on Saturday April 21. Even though Covarrubias lost to another student, his loss can be considered a major win—not for transgendered people.
Not every student in his high school was happy when Cinthia competed for the title. But Cinthia Covarrubias recognizes that his fight is more important than approval. Which is as far as I am concerned a great attitude!
For more of the story... Click Here!
Seventeen-year-old Cinthia Covarrubias, ran against six other students for the title of prom king on Saturday April 21. Even though Covarrubias lost to another student, his loss can be considered a major win—not for transgendered people.
Not every student in his high school was happy when Cinthia competed for the title. But Cinthia Covarrubias recognizes that his fight is more important than approval. Which is as far as I am concerned a great attitude!
For more of the story... Click Here!
Sunday
NEW TRANSGENDER "PICS"
Most of you have seen the first "pics" of Amanda, in case you haven't or need a refresher... AMANADA
Well, here is another one!
Feel free to leave a comment!
Well, here is another one!
Feel free to leave a comment!
TRANSGENDER WARRIORS!
According to the research that I have been doing, the author of this book, Leslie Feinberg..is supposedly one of the most prominent gender rights activists today
The author's book, Transgender Warriors : Making History from Joan of Arc to Dennis Rodman deals with such subjects as Joan of Arc to the Welsh peasants who cross-dressed to protest taxes; from the Black and Latina drag queens who led the Stonewall Rebellion..to contempary people like Dennis Rodman!
I find this book, a fascinating journey through history, from ancient Syria to the contemporary United States.. I am also sure that anybody reading this book will remain unaffected.
As in my previous posting, another great read and a donation to your public library (etc)is She's Not the Man I Married: My Life with a Transgender Husband..
The author's book, Transgender Warriors : Making History from Joan of Arc to Dennis Rodman deals with such subjects as Joan of Arc to the Welsh peasants who cross-dressed to protest taxes; from the Black and Latina drag queens who led the Stonewall Rebellion..to contempary people like Dennis Rodman!
I find this book, a fascinating journey through history, from ancient Syria to the contemporary United States.. I am also sure that anybody reading this book will remain unaffected.
As in my previous posting, another great read and a donation to your public library (etc)is She's Not the Man I Married: My Life with a Transgender Husband..
Monday
SHE'S NOT THE MAN I MARRIED!
I finally received the books that I ordered online She's Not the Man I Married: My Life with a Transgender Husband..
Please, bear in mind that I haven't written a book review in a lot of years! But enough of the excuses...Here goes.. Helen Boyd (the author)writes about her struggles when her husband (who has been open about being a transgender) decides to live as a woman full time! She writes about her "problems" trying to understand what her feelings if her husband actually were to become a woman. She try to understand her feelings about the medical, legal and social aspects of the change! My main impressions is that her biggest struggle is whether or not she will still love or be sexually attracted to her husband when he becomes a "she"!
Personally, I would recommend this book highly, I found the book, She's Not the Man I Married: My Life with a Transgender Husband easy to read, hard to put down and more important..an eye opener! Like I mentioned in my earlier postings, I have donated my second copies (I bought two of each book) of the three books that I bought to my local library..The librarian on duty told me that recently there was a request for similar material from a few local universities psychology students, she was very grateful and thanked me for my generous donations! Maybe you will do the same thing and donate a copy to your local library (either public, college, or university etc.) and help inform the public about the issues of being a transgender! Like the old saying.. "What comes around..goes around!" or is it vice-versa lol. Maybe, if you have read the book, you might leave a comment, sure would love to post what others feel about this book!
Please, bear in mind that I haven't written a book review in a lot of years! But enough of the excuses...Here goes.. Helen Boyd (the author)writes about her struggles when her husband (who has been open about being a transgender) decides to live as a woman full time! She writes about her "problems" trying to understand what her feelings if her husband actually were to become a woman. She try to understand her feelings about the medical, legal and social aspects of the change! My main impressions is that her biggest struggle is whether or not she will still love or be sexually attracted to her husband when he becomes a "she"!
Personally, I would recommend this book highly, I found the book, She's Not the Man I Married: My Life with a Transgender Husband easy to read, hard to put down and more important..an eye opener! Like I mentioned in my earlier postings, I have donated my second copies (I bought two of each book) of the three books that I bought to my local library..The librarian on duty told me that recently there was a request for similar material from a few local universities psychology students, she was very grateful and thanked me for my generous donations! Maybe you will do the same thing and donate a copy to your local library (either public, college, or university etc.) and help inform the public about the issues of being a transgender! Like the old saying.. "What comes around..goes around!" or is it vice-versa lol. Maybe, if you have read the book, you might leave a comment, sure would love to post what others feel about this book!
Thursday
PRACTICING WHAT I PREACH!
After deciding to "practice what I preach". I decided to buy a few books from the Internet, and donate them to my local library! Please read my previous posting for my reasons I have set myself a budget and hopefully stick to it! So trying to stay within my budget, I decided to buy one book on "Transgender" for myself and buy a second copy and donate it to my local library! The main reason, that I am buying two books, is that by the time that I have finished reading a book, there is more "dog ears" that at my local kennel! Being a classic tightwad, hopefully..my book donation(s) will be a "tax right off"! If not well, I guess I will have to cut back on my visits to my local Coffee Shop! LOL! Anyway I have placed a order at Amazon.com for the following books: (1)She's Not the Man I Married: My Life with a Transgender Husband (2)Transgender Warriors : Making History from Joan of Arc to Dennis Rodman (3)Transgender Rights I am also planning on posting a "book review" on each of the books that I ordered! So, Please stay tuned, and maybe you will follow my example and buy a book and donate it to your local library! Like the old saying.."What goes around..comes around"
Tuesday
TRANSGENDER IN THE NEWS
Just thought I would share some of the interesting news about TranGenders..that I have come across! Oh ya..Am I in no way promoting any belief, opinion or anything else..just try to keep an open mind!
(1) The Japan Times
(2) ExGayWatch
(3) University Of Minnesota
After reading some of these articles..I am sure that the issues dealing with being TransGender are not isolated!..
(1) The Japan Times
(2) ExGayWatch
(3) University Of Minnesota
After reading some of these articles..I am sure that the issues dealing with being TransGender are not isolated!..
Saturday
TRANSGENDER RIGHTS
As mentioned earlier, I having been donating much needed books to my local library! My way of helping others understand some of the issues of bein g a transgender. Also I have been reviewing some of the books that I have recently bought on line. This is the lastest book that I am currenting reading is: Transgender Rights which was edit by Paisley Currah, Richard M. Juang, and Shannon Price Minter, basically this book (paperback) is a collection of essays dealing with topics like employment policies, family law, public health, economics, and grassroots organizing.
I found this book full of information for people like myself and gives web sites to help me do more research. It explained the laws and basic rights that Transgenders have and ways to help overcome the discrimination against Transgenders
Books that I also recommend you to read or more important donate to your local library :
Transgender Warriors : Making History from Joan of Arc to Dennis Rodman
She's Not the Man I Married: My Life with a Transgender Husband..
I found this book full of information for people like myself and gives web sites to help me do more research. It explained the laws and basic rights that Transgenders have and ways to help overcome the discrimination against Transgenders
Books that I also recommend you to read or more important donate to your local library :
Transgender Warriors : Making History from Joan of Arc to Dennis Rodman
She's Not the Man I Married: My Life with a Transgender Husband..
SUPPORTING A TRANSGENDER!
In my quest for more knowledge to help familiarise myself with "the world of being a transgender". I decided to give the Internet a break and go check out the information available in my local library!
Well, after spending a few hours in the library, I was not too impressed! There was no books (non-fiction) available for me! My thoughts were "how come"..I realize that I live in a medium sized town but still that not an excuse. My thoughts soon went to the students writing research papers, the people wondering if they might be trans, and the doctors and therapists who want to learn a little more about their trans patients! All kinds of people go to libraries. So to me it is important to have accurate and positive and up-to date books available when people seek them out.
So I took a proactive approach and made a written request for more book about "being a TransGender"...Maybe you the reader of this posting can do the same thing or even help the librarians in your community or at your school include books that are useful to our community by suggesting titles or donating books. Think of books that have been especially helpful or interesting to you.
Maybe my next posting will be on the "TransGender Books" that are available on the Internet!
Well, after spending a few hours in the library, I was not too impressed! There was no books (non-fiction) available for me! My thoughts were "how come"..I realize that I live in a medium sized town but still that not an excuse. My thoughts soon went to the students writing research papers, the people wondering if they might be trans, and the doctors and therapists who want to learn a little more about their trans patients! All kinds of people go to libraries. So to me it is important to have accurate and positive and up-to date books available when people seek them out.
So I took a proactive approach and made a written request for more book about "being a TransGender"...Maybe you the reader of this posting can do the same thing or even help the librarians in your community or at your school include books that are useful to our community by suggesting titles or donating books. Think of books that have been especially helpful or interesting to you.
Maybe my next posting will be on the "TransGender Books" that are available on the Internet!
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