686 Member Blogs

Pride of Membership

Posted: Sep 23, 2012
By:aniellecherte
This was Gay Pride Day in Austin, but I didn't go downtown to attend the parade or events.  Someone told me I might lose my gay card.  I guess the deal is, I'll have to have it renewed before I can get it swiped ;).Read More

Language, Ideology and Some Thoughts...

Posted: Sep 19, 2012
By:Fran
  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

4 weeks post-op

Posted: Sep 16, 2012
By:BobbieJo
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

Relief and Confliction

Posted: Sep 16, 2012
By:aniellecherte
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

Untitled Post

Posted: Sep 14, 2012
By:lynnekc
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

New York - Stop and Frisk

Posted: Sep 13, 2012
By:Fran
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

Short Muse

Posted: Sep 11, 2012
By:aniellecherte
Who am I? Why am I? What am I supposed to do? (And how to do it?).Read More

Blue Portrait

Posted: Sep 10, 2012
By:aniellecherte
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

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Posted: Sep 08, 2012
By:ReneeReyes
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

my last day at this wonderful place

Posted: Aug 28, 2012
By:BobbieJo
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

best night of sleep so far

Posted: Aug 26, 2012
By:BobbieJo
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

WHERE BUTTERFLIES GROW

Posted: Aug 25, 2012
By:BobbieJo
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

Dressing

Posted: Aug 24, 2012
By:tsJulie44
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

POST OP GIRL

Posted: Aug 21, 2012
By:BobbieJo
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

A Story I Wrote

Posted: Aug 14, 2012
By:pantyloveroh
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

Gender Surgery in 6 days

Posted: Aug 14, 2012
By:BobbieJo
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

Monday 8/13/2012 part 2

Posted: Aug 13, 2012
By:pantyloveroh
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

Monday 8/13/2012

Posted: Aug 13, 2012
By:pantyloveroh
  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

Herbal Interactions & Stubborn Belly Fat

Posted: Aug 11, 2012
By:Billie38
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

One month from today

Posted: Jul 20, 2012
By:BobbieJo
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

Ask Me Again...

Posted: Jul 17, 2012
By:DanStjames
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

final payment

Posted: Jul 16, 2012
By:BobbieJo
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

Untitled Post

Posted: Jul 16, 2012
By:Vermeth
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

Posted: Jul 12, 2012
By:BobbieJo
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