It's the perfect song for her and just had to share it with anyone who wants to check it out. It completely says how I think and feel about my Jonelle.

It's "Just the way you are." By Bruno Mars.

Is there an issue with the Chatroom, I can't get in :(

Thanks,

Beth

The Huffington Post did an article about this and references the In The Life documentary that will be showing in various markets.

This article has a link to the documentary. Caution, have kleenex ready.

Transgender Issues: The Additional Challenges of LBGT Aging

Here's a direct link to the documentary.

In the Life

Much love to all,

Connie

I have been looking over the dozens of my story ideas stored on my computer, some of them years old and never likely to be started, never mind finished, and trying to work out why I never took them any further.

Most of them show the protagonist getting into an interesting, complex (and almost believable!) situation. But I now realise one particular fault is shared by many of them. In future, I'm going to rigorously ensure I don't fall into the trap again by applying "Charlotte's Test".

This was the person who was pushed under the tube train last week and quite honestly, they were very active as a migration and human rights lawyer, involved with transsexual rights as well as other cases. Anyone who can get the Home Secretary found guilty of contempt of court has to be pretty clever. Such a loss to minority communities everywhere. Do read it and see.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2010/nov/02/david-burgess-obit...

Angharad

I am not sure if I have mentioned it, but I am now on anti-depression medication. The funny thing is that this doctor has never seen me in male clothing. Its still a little strange to be in a public waiting room dressed, but so far, nobody has made a big deal of it. I think that's good news, right?

Angela has posted an absolutely amazing piece today, The Woman Who Corrupted Diddleyburg.

It is a very clever title, because it is a play on the Mark Twain classic, The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg. And Angela plays so well with Twain's plot. You really need to read the original version to understand just how excellent her story is. Click here to read Twain's version:

The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg

I just want to congratulate my SF Giants for winning the World Series. After seeing the disgusting Tshirts the Texans composed "Steers vs Queers" I have to laugh. Our group of mutts weren't suposed to have a chance against the power of the steers, but pitching will always beat hitting and the last two games proved that. I only hope they can do it again next year, Arecee

Musetta Floria Meyers has been released from prison, her convictions have been reversed. She has arrived in Redding, California, and has met the O'Donnell's. Everything is looking particularly sunny for her future.

Just thought you might want to know.

Portia

I was reading over my last story "sleep teacher" and caught a boo-boo. I accedently changed the name of the boy that Daphne dates and then who wants to marry her. One more reason to have a 2nd look I guess.

So you aren't hanging about waiting i thought i'd post a quick note.

I shan't be posting anything new here for the foreseeable although visitors to my site, maddybell.com might well find something from time to time.

1. From feedback i have had @ 30% of the readers don't like my stories
2. I don't have anything to post
3. i'm too busy with other stuff to write
4. I can't be bothered

The situation could change at any time - i'll keep you posted

Stephen Fry (possibly the most well-known homosexual in Britain, also actor, comedian and host of QI) has caused a few raised eyebrows over the weekend. In an interview for November's "Attitude" magazine, he apparently said:

"If women liked sex as much as men, there would be straight cruising areas in the way there are gay cruising areas...It doesn't happen. Why? Because the only women you can have sex with like that wish to be paid for it."

A tabloid's dream, the accused of killing a transgender lawyer, is herself trangendered and wanting a sex change. Not the cleverest thing to do then, shoving someone under a train.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1325544/Woman-accuse...

And from the Guardian:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/nov/01/tube-station-murder...

Nina Kanagassingham, the woman accused of the murder of cross-dressing human rights lawyer, Sonia Burgess, turns out to be a transitioning transexual.*

More details here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1325544/Woman-accuse...

Gabi

* Sorry if this seems like a sensational “tabloid rag lead-in”, but I used to be a newspaper journalist and old habits die hard, so I hope you will forgive me. :)

Resplendent in pink wig and PVC dress, a tranny wins the UK contest. See link below:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11662754

Sadly the BBC were the only media who used female pronouns, even the Guardian and the Independent described her as him.

Angharad.

I think i may have a world record in the Strangest Coming Out Story Ever category. See, some time ago I shared my status in a very joking manner with some co-workers. Well today was the first time I had seen one since, and he announced my girl name to everyone at the morning meeting. The general response was giggles as they assumed he was kidding, and that i was playing along. But, the result is that I think more people know about Dorothy than don't. Weird, huh? On a lighter note, nobody has yet guessed the character that is based on a well-known character featured on this site.

Check out the announcement at Stardust; assuming your DNS cache has caught up, you should see a blog post labeled, "New Road to the Stars".

Hugs,
Erin