Monica Palacios © 2012 All rights reserved
Queer Chicana Soul -
My Quinceañera Times 2
When I turned 50 in 2009, it really was no big deal. All my parts still worked and I wasn't in need of stool softeners. Ok - maybe half a tab. But I looked cool when I danced...that's if you closed one eye and squinted...
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Vicki Randle  ©2012 All rights reserved
Vicki does MICHFEST It's true, as a lesbian woman musician, this is pretty much the choir I dig preaching to. The unique, empowering and nearly overwhelming experience of being surrounded by "my kind" was... Read More |
Robin Lowey ©2012 All rights ReservedComing Out for Kids
When I first agreed to go into the classroom as a volunteer speaker for Spectrum, Marin's LGBT Center, I was terrified. What in the world did I have to say that would make a difference to these kids?... Read More
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 D. Trujillo-James ©2012 All rights reserved
I'm a Cowgirl Steer Wrestler
I was having to deal with injuries: a twisted ankle, plantar fascitis in both feet, hips and shoulders that were out of alignment and knees that were a mess. Soon the San Francisco rodeo would arrive and I would have to cowgirl up... Read More
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Wallis Stern ©2012 All rights reserved
Who is Ms. Wonderful?
...Down, down, down that Ms. Wonderful takes you, then back up again as you quake and sob in the comforting muscular strength of her arms. You are all heightened perception, all brightening colors. That Ms. Wonderful decorates your soul. She is a wonder of nature. Ms. Wonderful, she proves the very existence of God. She makes it sweet for you and quite nasty, too ... Read More |
 Echo Brooks ©2012 All rights reserved
Do I Look Like a Boy?
In 1973 I wanted a haircut. Maybe it was 1974. I was in kindergarten. My hair was long, always in pony tails and a part of me that didn't seem to fit right. I wanted short hair. Not quite like a boy but not quite like a girl. I wanted something in between. Something that felt like me... Read More |
 Jewelle Gomez ©2012 All rights reserved
Hilary Swank Kicks Ass
Beginning with the film Boys Don't Cry actor Hilary Swank has continued to play characters who won't settle for living half a life; people who risk everything to be full human beings...Read More
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 Lee Lynch ©2012 All rights reserved
Whats in a Butch's Pockets?
Is it just me, or do all butches, soft or otherwise, carry alotta stuff in their pockets? My sweetheart has chronically empty pockets. I don't understand how anyone can live that way. I guess I'm one of many dykes who took our Girl Scout motto to heart: I'm always prepared.... Read More
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