I'm trying to work up the nerve to get out of my comfort zone, so I was wondering if someone here could give me a nudge.

Four years ago I wrote a stand alone Story that became part of a larger work. Stan wrote a very nice comment, and I replied by PM that the story was about him, and it really was. I knew then about his ill health, and thought about what his personal desires might be. So I included Stan in my story, Cynthia and the Christmas Gift. If there is an afterlife or chance to come back, I hope Stan finds a place where he is happy without the horrible physical problems he had to endure.

For those that haven't noticed, there is now a nice dedication to Stan in the memorials. Thanks Erin!

On account of my 27th anniversary of changing my lifestyle and everything else, and for the ensuing sixth birthday of Bike on Tuesday.

Take one of Stanman's stories and write your version of it.

Do it for Stanman and make sure you credit Stanman with the idea.

shalimar

The first woman to circumnavigate the glove was disguised as a man for the first portion of her journey, and was brutally raped by the crew when she was discovered. It's not a pretty story.

Well I'm finally out of the hospital for the third time this year :)
All three times were for depression, I just wanted to ask if there were any others who can relate here?

Yesterday I had my court date for name change. The whole process to this date had been a bit time consuming but not difficult. Basically I had to supply a SLED(Criminal) background check, fingerprints and all and a DSS background check to ensure that I wasn't a child abuser or neglect-er.

The policewoman that took my prints was super nice, we wound up having a conversation which starts as those conversations seem to...

"Wow, I wouldn't have had any idea until I looked at the paperwork!"

"Thanks!"

Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, is one of the world's largest multi-denominational seminaries

LGBT group finds acceptance at evangelical college

The other day I was having a conference call with Jaci and Ruth, and Ruth talked about SRS, and told me the doctor has to stimulate you down there to be sure you have full function.

This week has been a staycation one of those times when you have to use vacation time to avoid losing out. We are saving up for a big vacation next year and so our time this year is spent at home. My wife was out of the house all day today and I had an early morning errand to run, so I got dressed in my feminine best and went out. (My wife knows I do this, so don't think I was sneaking out.)

Apparently they do driving lessons as well...

Hi. **Sigh** here. I'm currently posting my story "UET" on a Monday/Thursday schedule. Then, all yesterday afternoon, I had the hugest gut feeling.

I took some Tums and it got better.

Sunday is Bastille Day, the anniversary of the storming of the notorious prison in Paris which was one of the trigger points of the French Revolution and arguably, the French have been revolting ever since.

Well, I am sitting in a hotel in Linkou, Taiwan, staring down the barrel of a Cat 3 Typhoon. So, I thought writing would be something to do, instead of watching the windows flex a lot more than I thought glass was capable of. I have a new book on the story board, and I would like to share the concept of it see if I could get some feedback on the interest. It will be a bit different than anything else I have done, but probably not that much so. Anyway, below is the introduction. I hope it is not too big for a blog. Would like some thoughts on the concept. Thanks.

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My first story, Something to Declare, has just been submitted to Amazon and will hopefully be on sale on Kindle in a day or so.

Hi All:

So, what's been up with me?

For those of you who know me on Facebook, this is not new. For those who don't, but have read my stories here (the only place I post my stories, here goes.

Tootsie' 'Was Never a Comedy for Me. I ran across this while surfing. While it may not be TG per say since Dustin Hoffman is an actor in a role, the interview really touched a place that had me crying.
http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/emotional-dustin-ho...
"That's as good as it gets Charley"
hugs
Grover

For those who don't post there's a general rule about how much you can post and how much is on the quickfinds list. Here's my thing and that sometimes that list goes fast with a lots of new stuff coming in and sometimes not. *Note not bitching.*

What I want an opinion on is how long do I leave something in place before putting something up? I mean if it's not getting the comments in that early posted stuff rush and just getting normal comment traffic.

Anybody?

I think me and my big mouth have finally made me an enemy at work.

Wow today is the 40th anniversary of my marriage to my best friend Trissa 1 of 3 loves of my life the other 2 are the children she gave to me

You ever get tired of hearing me complain?

So do I.

I wish I didn't have things to complain or whine about.

New Book out... TWOC - A Comedy of Errors.

It's a sci-fi comedy available on Kindle. Find it listed here: Tanya's Tales

It's finally happened! A Briton has won the men's singles title at Wimbledon. The first since Fred Perry 77 years ago. I'm no fan of lawn tennis, but I had to wipe away a tear because this was sporting history.

To make the moment even sweeter, Andy Murray hails from a lovely little town on the edge of the Scottish highlands called Dunblane, which was blighted by tragedy in 1996 when a gunman opened fire on a group of schoolchildren with horrendous results. Andy's triumph has now ensured that the town will be remembered for a different reason.

(Today anyway). It doesn't really feel like I've started the backside of the Half century mark. You think anyone would notice if I started counting back through the forties instead? (LOL). Well in case anyone hasn't figure out what I'm ramblin' about, I've turned 51 today! I know I know, to some of you out there I'm still a young whippersnapper, But seriously there are many days I just don't feel "This young!" LOL. Big Hugs to all, Taarpa

This afternoon my eldest brother had invited my parents, my younger brother with his family and me to a birthday party for my niece.

I was wondering if other author's did the same thing as I do or if I am totally nuts. See, when I am in the middle of writing a work, I make it a habit not to read anybody. I don't mean just reading things on line, I won't even read a newspaper article (even if I really wanted to).

Since I have several main characters in my novel "Horizons of the Heart", it might be a good idea to present them to you outside their work-environment.

Without further ado, here's who they are!

The biggest thing about being trans is that it forces you to deal with the assumptions people have about gender. Most people dont think about their gender, or how being male or female influences how people treat you, but as a trans person, I have to face those assumptions every day. Along with the assumptions comes judgement - am I feminine enough, or too feminine? How do people see me, and how do I interact with them?

I'm trying to learn to give myself some slack in these judgments, and am hoping others will do the same.

So far so good .....

I had an interesting question and I think it might help other authors who also publish on Kindle (I'm hard at work at a brand new novel which is why I haven't posted anything here for a while and after 100k words decided things will work better if I made it first person so it's going to be a while since I haven't even finished the plot yet).

http://www.gocomics.com/speedbump/2013/07/05

Here is a story about a cute couple of kids who both started as the opposite sex.

http://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/transgender-teens-girl-guy-...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/03/transgender-bathroo...

shalimar

Four years and eighteen hours ago, it said when I logged on this morning.

Maker! Has it really been that long?

For All in USA. Have Happy and Safe 4th of JULY Day on Thursday and lots Fireworks to enjoy, too! And those where all the fires are at - Hope your Safe and get thru too without too much lost except memories!

had an awesome birthday yesterday. I got tons of well-wishes from my online friends, I had a decent dinner with my brother and sister-in-law, and then got serenaded by my co-workers at work. Then to add the cherry to the sundae, two people at work made a point of saying "hey there, birthday girl" to me, which felt awesome.

It was so much fun, I almost dont wanna wait a year to do it again ...

In a recent blog you mentioned re-reading an older story. That reminded me of what a marvelous repository of excellent fiction we have here at Big Closet. Erin and the other Admins. are to be thanked for what they have provided here.

I often read stories that are many years on the site. But, you know, they're all new when you read them for the first time. I like to thank the author by signing in and giving a Kudos for each chapter: It takes little time and effort and gives them a thank you for their work.

Giggle. As I am 47 years old today, am I officially an old lady yet?

The Family Girl Blogs (aka "The New Working Girl Blogs") Blog #62: What can you do? To see all of Bobbie's Family Girl Blogs, click on this link: http://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/book/28818/family-girl-blogs

I don't know if you read my blog from a couple of months back, but, in that blog, I talked about a friend who was having problems at home, including fighting a weight problem and a diabetic condition (she had lost a foot already), and her insistence on continuing with transitioning.

As with most families, her family was not uderstanding of her transgender issues, and it has become worse and worse for her (She said, "I have examined my living conditions, and found them wanting."). Her children have even threatened her with violence. She and I talked about it and we both agreed that, if she continues to insist on pushing through with her transitioning, there really is no choice but to move out. She set it for July 1, a date I'm sure she picked at the time because she felt it was far enough away to be comfortable.

http://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/blog/43879/family-girl-55-remi...

Alas, it's July 1 today. And it hasn't happened. I guess I just have to shrug and say to myself, "what can you do?"

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being one of the few intelligent life forms on this planet. Over the weekend I laboured in my garden removing an invasive species of plant, periwinkle, which forms matted roots which required me to use a mattock to get through. I took them to my back garden and tried to burn them. The fire smouldered all night, but didn't destroy half the pest. I'll finish the job tonight, thought I.

I am still alive, but I have been busy. I have been searching for a job and not finding anything. I also don't own a car, so I walk everywhere. So when I get home I am tired and don't write. I also am running out of money, so my stress is starting to rise.

I will try and get something Tracy related out soon, but no promises. I have a lot of stuff half done, but currently going back over and changing stuff and also dealing with the thoughts that it may just be too weird.

to all Canadians on Big Closet.
May you enjoy the day.

Peace, Love and Happiness
tmf

Well, not quite... I am engaged, and my Fiance is Pregnant...

thanks to the track feature, I happened to re-read Randalynn's "Stark" stories and once more was hit by how well Randalynn writes. Not for the first time, I wished I could meet Jo Stark, since we have a few things in common ...

For those who havent read them before, or just want to read them again, here is a link:

http://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/book/906/stark

I've been trying to reply to a PM well several from the same person but I get the red line saying that my e-mail didn't go through but it shows in the thread that I posted it. Is this just because the person I'm sending it to is offline or is it something here?