Hi everyone. One of my favorite sites for TG reading has always been Allison D'murrells website over on Yahoo. I love her stories. Unfortunatly it's gone now. I have never seen any of her stories anywhere else. I wish I had saved the stories when I had the chance. The site had a wonderfull but sad story about a young man named Judas(lamb to his friends), It had a wonder story about the brother to the famous SRU wisard. I shall miss these stories. As far as I am concerned Allison ranks up there with the fines TG authors on the internet.

I spent a lovely afternoon with my beautiful bride at the Neurology Center of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. No time for sightseeing but I have a followup video EEG in two weeks. My original medication, which I am no longer taking, apparently acted as a precipitant to the tremors, and the new medication highly regarded for seizures that are anxiety/stress/and panic related or caused. No diagnosis other than a Seizure Disorder N.O.S. Thanks for all your prayers. If I had another son, and he was somehow was Asian, I would love for him to be just like my doc.

Seattle Times: State changes policy on transgender driver's licenses

In case you are wondering why the next Aunt Greta chapter is so long in coming, it's coming out slowly as I have a bout of writer’s block. As you can see, I am doing my best to to get rid of the blockage…

…while editing stories for Angharad, Sue Brown and Tiff Q.

Please be patient,

Hugs,

Gabi

I know that blog is kinda old, but I'm really thankful someone did the work, and wrote and english article about the situation in Germany.

I am looking for the Title to a recent movie where a CIA agent goes to Syria or Jordan to find a Terrorist. He gets captured by the same but gets rescued by the Jordanian version of the CIA. In the mean time he falls in love with a Muslim girl and stays on to marry her.

I thought it was Matt Daymon, Brad Pitt or Mark Walberg but so far can't find nuttin'

Can anyone help"

Khadija

I posted this story 'How different from us' last year, around April time. It appears to have disappeared, so I shall repost it tomorrow if I have time. Those who haven't read it will have a chance to do so, and those who have previously read it, will have an opportunity to relive the experience. How's that for value? I think it's quite good, but then I would, wouldn't I?

Angharad.

I was talking on SKYPE this morning with a long time friend in Sauudia. We usually talk about situations there, his favorite books, and movies too. Yes, there are no movie theatres there, but they haf their vays. :)

He'd gotten heat stroke today and needed a pat on the head. I was suitably motherly to him and then out of the blue, he said,"would you like to meet my Uncle"?

Psychoanalyst Adam Phillips examines the culture of excess which seems such a part of modern life. He looks at this in regard to all areas of life, including consumerism, sex, and religion. It's well worth the read and it may give insight into how you feel about yourself.

The essay is in today's Guardian Review. Link below.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/aug/08/excess-adam-phil...

Angharad.

I decided to write this entry when I saw Jill Macayla's blog entry "Testosterone Laden".

First, I'd once again like to thank everyone for their prayers and support. My appointment is on Monday in Manhattan, and hopefully the neuro specialist can help me get to the bottom of the tremors I'm experiencing. Things are fairly good with the medication I'm already taking, and perhaps that's all that can be done, but that's okay; it's all in God's and my doctor's hands.

Here is an update on the raid of Gay Club by Fort Worth Police and TABC agents.

http://www.star-telegram.com/804/story/1524071.html

TABC's report:

Hi,

This is the sort of thing that I find embarassing for all T folk. I don't normally comment on the conduct of another person. Portland is pretty weird and you can see just about anything. A case in point would be the rod that ran cheek to cheek on a youth. Unguhah!

So Stu, the Mayor of Silverton ... what were you thinking girl?

Oh, by the way, in a personal conversation, she does not claim to be Transgendered. Just another case of the Media just not getting it.

Khadija

http://www.katu.com/news/52403872.html

File this somewhere under Deep, Deep Background! Some of it might be useful to authors of TG fiction, but mostly I think it will be of interest to those who have intersex conditions.

I remember running in a Police Athletic League track meet, and I won two bronze medals; one for the 100yd dash and one for the 200yd dash. My mother was so proud until I reminded her that only three sprinters were entered, so even if I had crawled across the finish line hours later, I would still would have won. I just checked the voting tabulation and was absolutely thrilled to see that "It's You I Like" had garnered its first and perhaps only vote. I am not complaining in the least; I've read all of the stories and they are all quite good.

I am going into NYC to Columbia Presbyterian on Monday for a consult and eventual follow-up for the tremors I am having. So far the medication I'm on has helped a great deal, but we are looking to find out what exactly is causing the problem. I had an MRI two weeks ago, and I am absolutely happy to say I don't have a tumor or a brain aneurysm. The hardest part is the 'not knowing.' No huge worries, since things are going well and God is still in control. Please pray, and thanks for reading my work and blessing me with your kind comments and encouragement.

As I toil with the latest chapter of one of my stories, I am safe in the knowledge that Gabi will do a great editing job for me.

Between some trouble with Venus Cursed! #38 and not having much time to write (virtually nil!), I'm way behind. Again. Still. Whatever!

So, I have been away a while, life getting in the way and so on. I'll not bore you here with the details. Also, I have not stopped writing, merely a hiatus and apologies to any who would read my mewlings, they are a little delayed.

Okay, so maybe not trans related, but I wrote a little thing and here it is. It is called: Elemental Dreams.

Fluttering blossom on the breeze,
A soothing blast to clear the air,
Of life and love its calm reprise,
Whisper tales both cruel and fair.

Now I know that you have to clean the outside of your computer screen, but did any of you know you know you have to clean the INSIDE of your screen? I sure didn't, but I found a place where you can get it done for free.
http://www.raincitystory.com/flash/screenclean.swf

Glad to have been of service. *giggle* This was sent to me by "understanding wife"

Hugs 'n love,
Catherine Linda Michel

I'm writing this as a thank you for all of the folks who have been kind enough to comment on my work. I am fairly new to this apart from the odd paper or two in grad school years ago. My intent, first and foremost, is to encourage and inspire, and I hope I have. My desire is to create authentic, real people that the reader will want to care about and follow, like friends or family. Your feedback tells me that my fictional family is worth caring about.

I started posting trouser snake chapters with a ten chapter buffer, but I'm close to the end of that buffer now and so things are liable to slow down a bit. I'm going to try to keep the posts coming at about one a day as a sort of experiment to get me writing more regularly, but I'm probably going to have to ease off a little bit at least for a little while, and then I'll have a spurt of writing and take care of another ten chapters and things will be back to normal.

Thank you for all the comments on the story. You guys rock!

Okay, I feel the need to offer an explanation. Where I have been? Why have I written another story when I haven't finished the last one?

I got caught up in work. I have these obsessive streaks where everything else goes to the wayside. I've been focusing on work and haven't been able to post chapters of Trouser snake. I'll get back on it tonight. Sorry for the interruption.

-Shini

Well, I have a totally week in store for myself. This is the last week until Whedonfest, which is a three day mini-con/ charity fundraiser that is being held in Middle Tennessee. I am not ready to pound my head into walls yet, but by Wednesday... oh yeah.

Needless to say, there will be no updates then. However, fyi... I now know the ending to Sorority Boys and it's pretty cool in my opinion. I just have to figure out if I am going to write more of Caitlin's adventures after this or not. Once I know I'll have everything in place for the end of this book.

from my former employer, the most recent one, that I just left for health reasons. I'll transcribe it here. Remember that during the time I worked there, I transitioned, undergoing my Real Life Test. Their attitude during the time I worked there was understanding, supportive and caring.

"Dear Catherine.

I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for the nearly 5 years of service that you have dedicated to CARTS (Chautauqua Area Rural Transport System) through your assignment here as an Office For The Aging Senior Aide.

I Have the Greatest Brother

I've been meaning to do this for a while, but I kept chickening out! First off, thank you so much Erin for setting up this wonderful site and keeping it going for us, you're fantastic! :) Also, thank you to Sephrena Lynn Miller and the other administrator/moderators for helping Erin keep this lovely site going and friendly for us all! I also want to thank all the editors who help so many authors clean up/improve their stories.

Saw this today, thought I would share since it had an embed option:

To whom it may concern...

My stories and blogs have now been replaced and are freely available if you feel so inclined.

There may even be more on the way, but I ain't promisin' anything.

:)

I have placed the first 2 chapters of Princess Found into my editor's hands. Expect to see Chapter One posted sometime late tonight - early tomorrow after its proofing. Arecee

The last day at the Con I was struck by an incredible lack in the world of a specific thing that I knew I could do. I spent most of the last day collecting info and opinions about this idea and most of the drive back thinking about it.

Hello my friends at BC

I got to thinking about those who either purge, getting rid of all their femme finery, or need to clean out their closets, but hate to throw good things away.

I'm having lots of fun but I'm pooped. :)

Hey Everyone! I'm putting out the word that the next chapter of Renae's "First Among Fools" is up at Crystal Hall main page.

Crystal Hall

She has not been on site in many days. I know that she has medical problems, I just hope that she is not hurt.

I had the supreme privilege of singing "I will rise" with my in-laws at the wake this evening, and it was a wonderful, sad, happy and glorious time. Tears and laughter mingled freely as we appreciated the life my mother-in-law led and all the people she blessed. I said that if you looked up the definition of "sweet" in an illustrated dictionary, the entry would feature her photo. Thank you all for your prayers and support and may God bless you all! 'drea

I joined YouTube recently and am having fun surfing all over the place. But one video popped up and, while well done, I cannot get it through my mind why a genetic girl as pretty as this one would voluntarily cover up like this. Mostly we hear it is 'forced' or a 'religious requirement' but she says it is by her own choice. When I think of how many would love to have and display (show off) a face such as hers it boggles my mind. If you are a member of YouTube just type in the search box: Niqab styles 1 and then please tell me WHY?
Cheers,
Anne

First off, I want to apologize for my sluggishness with KittyHawk this week, and extreme slowness with Pass On What You Have Learned. I meant to post the next part of KittyHawk Monday, and right now it's looking like this upcoming Monday is more likely. As for Pass On What You Have Learned, it's already two or three weeks behind. I have it about half written, but I'm not sure how long it will take me to finish as it doesn't flow as easily as KittyHawk and Venus Cursed!

Since Maddy Bell is enjoying a fortnight off, she's asked me to announce that the final book of my "Note's of a Journey" trilogy (Reconciliation) is now at Lulu.com as either a download or print version.

http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/reconciliation/74...

Yesterday, while out doing retail therapy, on my way home, my car died on me. I managed to coast into a somewhat secluded parking lot, tried re-starting the car...no joy. I went inside a nearby business, called a tow truck, and went back out to wait in the car.

The History Channel just broadcast the moon landing as if it was just happening. They broke into broadcasting and had Walter Cronkite reporting. It was just as if you were there the first time. They are now broadcasting "Moonshot".

One Small Step For Man, One Giant Leap For Mankind", as said by Neil Armstrong 40 years ago today.

You know this will problem go down as an idea that might have been. Usually I only remember having dreams when I change my meds. Which is odd because I haven't; Hopefully is not another down ward spiral into depression. Other wise I don't think I ever dream. Anyway Life at this point had just been one disappointment after another. Being a foster child buyt not put into the system bause of being an embarsisment to the family I lost count of how many relatives i'd been bounced to around the usa.

Has anyone else noticed a change in the way the voting box operates. Until recently, if I had not yet logged in, the box would say "Login" (or "Voted" if I had previously done so). Clicking on "Login" never worked because it took me off to an error message page, but I could get to the login place and back to vote quite easily.

I've been served with papers and need someone to advise me. Trans-friendly of course, sharp and thorough but preferably not out for blood. I'd know just who to go to if I lived in Penmarris Cove, but though I feel like it at times, I'm not a character in a Susan Brown tale.

Thanks!

Erin M. (justme)