The ability to pass is 90% attitude. Though I've testosterone poisoned, big hands,big feet and narrow hips, once I put on a skirt, minimal make up, remember to smile, women accept me as one of their own.

Just last week, I was at our local Bi-Mart and they had summer clothing on a rack, outside by the entrance that was on sale, so I stopped to look. Another lady came by, and started perusing the merchandise across from me. She struck up a conversation about the caliper of clothing offered at Bi-Mart and whether it was a good buy or not.

That day I was wearing a pair of white trousers I'd bought at that store and I explained that they were my favorite pants. She picked out a top to buy and we entered the store at the same time, continuing our conversation. She allowed that at the original price marked it wasn't a good buy but at the lowered price on the tag. ($ 6.99) she thought it was a good buy. I pointed out that the sign on the rack had said it was 40% off and that she'd get it more in the neighborhood of $4.00. She was delighted with that prospect.

Through the entire exchange, she was smiling and acting as if we were old friends. I love this kind of exchange with other people.