While watching CNN's 'History of Comedy' documentary I heard this great quote and I wanted to share the quote & concept.

" I'm just a person trapped inside a woman's body". - Elayne Boosler, Comedian

https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/elayne_boosler_141691

Being educated means that you know WHERE to go for the information you need. Take away for your own use a few of the writing tips offered here. I've quoted Victoria Waddle before and she continues to have useful resources and tips.

If you are as curious as me about cross-dressing, it's history, movies, plays, TV (no pun intended) this book "Transgender History & Geography: Crossdressing in Context... Vol. 3" by D. G. G. Bolich, Ph.D will be of interest to. Several, but not inclusive, lists are interesting & informative. Browse around the web and you can find many pages of excerpts.

This amazing medical break through is sure to create a lot of interest on many levels. It should also stimulate CD/TG writer's story-lines. "For the first time in the United States, a woman who had a uterus transplant has given birth. The mother, who was born without a uterus, received the transplant from a living donor last year..."

An excellent read about following your dreams and working hard to be you. "A five-time amateur boxing champion whose biggest tournament ended in surrender, Manuel is just months away from his pro debut. - “I still have split seconds of not recognizing myself. But for the most part, I feel more comfortable than I ever have in my body,” says Manuel, who underwent gender-reassignment surgery, becoming the first boxer in U.S. history to fight first as a woman and later as a man.

The play “As One” is a winning coming-of-age story that is about a transgendered person

“The world clearly needs a readily accessible transgender opera with a warm heart” – LA Times

The specific aspect of sexuality is, surprisingly, almost incidental. No one grows up easily. Every first date is a trial. We all have issues with family. The point of “As One” is that we all are one.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-et-cm-long-beac...

This play seems to be very topical AND good. In SoCal now it may be coming to your area. Stay alert. "But how can a straight dude explain to his wife that the cash he’s hauling home is coming from a new line of work that involves full makeup and falsies? But what’s most memorable... is the tenderness between Burnap’s Casey and Okoro’s Jo...Casey may still be a boy but he’s a lovable one. And as he grows into a man by discovering himself as a woman onstage, he becomes even more endearing.

I saw just this Feb 22, 2017 request for articles/poetry dealing with LGBTIQ issues. Read their site for details & decide for yourself if this is worthy of your efforts. (I know nothing about this organization or their integrity)

"The collection is open to submissions from anyone having been subjected to or closely affected by conversion therapy as well as anyone who stands in opposition to the practice. To allow time for new submissions, we have additionally extended the deadline for the call to April 15th. "

The leprechauns took all the Shamrock Green nail polish!

Here's a win-win betting opportunity. For Super Bowl Sunday, February 5 make a bet with someone or only with your self. If the Atlanta Falcons win paint your nails Falcon red. If New England wins paint them Patriot blue! Either way you win. It's a great reason/excuse to indulge yourself. And of course the 'loser' would have to leave it on for at least a week or more. This would be perfect for toe nails if you need to be a bit discreet. And because it's winter no one is gonna see your toes until spring anyway. And if they do say something you can say you lost a bet.

The shopping season

Christmas and Valentine’s Day are two times a year to easily shop for your alter ego with no questions and minimal apprehension. Take advantage of it.