Language, Ideology and Some Thoughts from Near the Bottom.   Geneva, a few  thousand miles away, or on the moon.  What’s the difference?       First, a thought about providence.  I still find it in...Read More

I can not say enough good things about Dr. Brassard and his wonderful staff in Montreal. I am now almost 4 weeks post-op. My dilations are going pretty good, my new part looks wonderful. I am continuing to heal well, I just have to remember not to try...Read More

Ani how do you spell relief? ShannonRCA um... N e o c o n s i n j a i l   Ani I'm just reading an NPR article about Steve Klein, the spokesman/sponsor of that film that's inciting all the middle eastern rage. I'm thinking he must be really conf...Read More

To all my sisters and the few admirers (LOL) in the KC area, the weather has cooled off and I am anxious to meet a few new and old friends, I have free time during the daytime and would love to have somebody or a group get together.  LYnne xoxooxRead More

If you're in New York and interested:  "On Thursday, September 27 Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) member, supporter and partner organizations will hold an Advocacy Day at City Hall to highlight the harm that stop-and-frisk abu...Read More

Who am I? Why am I? What am I supposed to do? (And how to do it?).Read More

I woke this morning and painted the world blue.  Lovely blue skies and waters; strange blue trees and faces.  I put blue chirps into blue birds, blue houses on blue lawns.  I greet my neighbors and turn them blue, too.  I am the art...Read More

counting my blessings 09-04-12 I’ve been on a GREAT run since we last spoke. Counting my blessings on almost every front. Highlights include… My New Business Venture Just finished organizing my next business venture to rave reviews - a...Read More

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzDaPrSbs2c Today is my last day at this wonderful place. Dr. Brassard and his staff are an incredible group of people. I have thoroughly enjoyed myself here, and have met many new people, several of which have become fr...Read More

My best night of sleep so far. I went to bed at 11 pm, and didn't wake up until almost 7:30 this morning. My catheter came out this morning too, so now I get to pee like a big girl. Time for a quick rest and my shower, then it's start the daily routine...Read More

I can truly say that this is indeed a place "where butterflies grow". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzDaPrSbs2c I woke up at 5am crying this morning, no, not from anything bad, but from incredible joy. I have had such a wonderful journey the last 5...Read More

Just a quick note since I haven't added anything as of late - wish I had more time, but with a busy schedule gues thats how it goes!  Anyhow I've been getting the urge to dress lately, unfortunately it's hard to find the time and/or place to do it...Read More

I am feeling much better today after having surgery on the 20th. It looks like they are going to move me out of the hospital and transfer me into the after care facility tomorrow. I did three laps around the nurses station tonight.Read More

Sorry, if the grammar is not perfect but here it is a story I wrote years ago.  I hope people like it.  It is 100% fiction.   It was another hard day at work and Jack was on his way home. It was the same route, the same speed, and the ...Read More

I am starting to get some things packed. Tomorrow is my last day in Columbus. I will go to Warren on Thursday, then from there, it's off to Montreal on Friday.  I'll have 2 days in Montreal for sightseeing, etc. before my surgery on Monday the 20...Read More

Hello again,   When putting on the pantyhose they gave me troubles.  I skipped the bra for now because I am not sure the best way to put it on.   Byes.Read More

  Hello,   Last week was fun for me.  I got to meet new people some of them were nice to talk too.  I would like to talk to them again.  A couple of them said that I am a sweet girl that was very nice of them.  I had an...Read More

I started having trouble with leg muscle cramps and a feeling that my muscles were wasting away even though I doubled up on the exercise. Stopping the estrogenic herbs has brought back excess oil and acne.  Progesterone cream seems to help with w...Read More

The final payment made it to the surgeon's office today. One month from today I will be having surgery to finally get my physical body to match my gender. A dream 54 years in the making, about to come true. Read More

It's holding your friend because they are sobbing uncontrollably about something they weren't given a choice about.It's when you stand helpless in the waiting room, waiting for news, but can't go back because you aren't family.It's when you watch the l...Read More

I have mailed the final payment to my surgeon. Now I am preparing for the "kiss my **** goodbye" party this Saturday, July 21st. Then it's off to Montreal on August 16th for my surgery on the 20th It's been a wonderful journey the last 5 years.Read More

why am i so remote from heaven and her loving embrace? the material plane is a harsh one, no one to love, no where is home, no signs of life beyond the opressive void with chains of gravity everpresent to disallow one from simply flying away, away from...Read More

5 weeks left until surgery, and 9 days left until party !!! It's getting close, a dream 54 years in the making, about to come true.   August 20th, my surgery date. Bobbie JoRead More

My last journal entry was written out of frustration and i have come to find hardly any truth in it either, but rather an attempt at pragmatism, which love doesn't follow. yes i have trouble communicating in words, but i should more than make up for i...Read More