Trans-sports and Public Bathrooms.  C’mon…Really?

I need to quit watching the news. More specifically the news from the grand country that gave birth to democracy.  Although I reside in Canada, I’m still a citizen of the U.S., so watching CNN is a favorite (or used to be a favorite) pastime. 

I can’t believe that in today’s turmoil that the subject of trans people in high school sports, more so transwomen than transmen, is even worth more than a five minute blurb in the news.

Let’s move on already.

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A FLUID SEXUAL IDENTITY

This is a very difficult subject for me to write about. But it’s an important part of the transition journey. 

As I’ve written elsewhere on my stance on Sex vs. Sexual Identity vs. Gender.  I believe there are only 3 types of Sexual Orientation (SO); homesexual, heterosexual or bi-sexual. Period. Anything outside of that can be considered fetishism. But let’s use the nicer terms of gay, bi and straight, shall we?

My opinion, while respecting that everyone may not see it as I do.

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IF ONLY I HAD THE CHANCE…

I made a statement to a friend on Wednesday, someone I deeply love and admire, and believe it is the truest thing I have ever said. 

I’ll quote myself, as I remember the words, wishing it had been flowing prose but true nonetheless.

“I wish I could have lived this life as a woman, had the chance anyway.  I would have been happier.”

Could have been phrased a bit better, but that’s the way it came out. 

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Transmania: Sorting Out The Journey to Being Queer

Transmania definition:  the over-exuberant effect on transgender people, who,  wanting to be accepted for simply being who they are, have waved the rainbow flag just a few waves more than needed.  Source: TQK

“For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.”  Basic Sir Isaac Newton physics 101 stuff.

Remember, this is my own opinion, someone who accepts themselves as Queer.  And old and wise. 

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