This morning the MSNBC Melissa Harris-Perry show she had a TG discussion. It was a positive, progressive discussion and dealt with real issues the TG community deals with. The video is online at: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/47054424#47054424

From the main website:

...I feel like I should be wishing people a Happy Tax Day, but that isn't today this year.

I don't think there will be any new part being added to my Project Guardian book two this week due to SamanthaK having some real life stuff to sort out.
I've not seen her to speak to in a few days now, so I don't have any more details for you. I can only guess that real life has once again struck.

Sorry to the few people that were enjoying the story, and I hope that it will continue soon.

hugs

SaraUK

For those who have been following the saga, my kidney stone surgery is finally here. Tomorrow, at 7-730 am central time I will be having my uretoscopy. It will be a 2 hour surgery, since they have to go after stones in both kidneys and the one that has been trying to push free. Hopefully it won't be too bad. By noon I should be leaving the hospital and on my way home, where I will be drugged up and lounging around. So fun fun fun.

London's dystopian Olympics: criminal sanctions for violating the exclusivity of sponsors' brands

BOING BOING | APRIL 14, 2012
By Cory Doctorow at 5:50 am Saturday, Apr 14

Well. That's the end of 'The Ram'

Some have said the end seemed a bit rushed and a bit cruel. I feel I must in part agree with them. Not all stories can have happy endings and death comes to us all sooner ... or later.

I was getting slightly jealous of Daphne and wondering where to take her. This ending exorcises any lingering problems I had.

I saw this, and was saddened. A father beat his new baby girl to death for being born a girl. He is in custody, I wonder what his sentence will be?

WARNING, PICTURE OF GIRL IS ATTACHED TO THIS LINK! DO NOT CLICK IF YOU CAN'T HANDLE IT!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47019898

Words can not do this justice.

Los Angeles to House Transgendered Inmates Separately at City Jail, Offer Hormone Treatments

This seems like a progressive step. However will there be complaints from those undergoing or completed MtF transitions on Not being housed with the other women and vise versa for FtM transitioners?

What to you think?

Rami

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/la_jail_to_house_tran...

..To all of you who left comments on Dreamer: Part 7.

It can be disheartening to write something, to see that hundreds of people read it, but only a handful leave a comment. To have such a response in reply to my question was most pleasing and very humbling.

So, in response to the generally expressed view that I should continue, I shall.

To clearly show it is a different section, I shall take the remainder of this story from a different perspective, and look back from a point in Pippa's future.

I hope you like it.

I posted an update on life the other day, but it got removed because I made accusations. I will try to do better this time.

Stressed again, but that is nothing particularly new. However there are some interesting developments into why I am stressed...

A friend forwarded this on to me for comment, and so I thought I would seek opinion from the women here. A company named Chrysalis has launched the first lingerie line designed for, and by, transgender women.

http://www.chrysalislingerie.com/

http://www.lingerietalk.com/2012/03/26/lingerie-news/were-do...

Because of family pressures, she is an MTF crossdresser and very much on a journey that I so hope results in her transitioning because I know that is where her heart is.

Firstly let me apologise for seeming to commit a type of blackmail in order to extract some response through the comments system.

However, I genuinely did not know whether to continue with DREAMER, as it finishes in a place that might seem appropriate. Her life is all ahead of her, and although I agree, there is mileage in the various challenges she will face, they are relatively ordinary and the sort of thing that everyone could face.

I am truly humbled by the amount of comments and the passion displayed in some of the responses.

This is a British Airways sponsored short film starring Timothy Spall. There is one of my story titles embedded (literally) in it, and it is about cycling, but there is no TG element.

Well, Singing to the Moon is finally finished. Mainly because I kind of ran out of things to do to -- umm, do with Cindy just now. I'm sure my muse will find other interesting things in that nature as time goes on, though.

Now, Carmilla has been waiting patiently, or at least as patiently as she can, for her turn again, and Dahlia has been beating me about the head and shoulders with chaos to get attention. So I'll get back to those two for the time being just to keep the peace.

Historian Bettany Hughes relates the story of the contribution of women to the origins of religion and spirtual beliefs before they were written out of history by a male dominated society. Part one has the intriguing title, 'When God was a girl.' Starts tonight at 9.00pm BST.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01g8dd2

An article by Bettany Hughes was in today's Guardian. The wisdom of women written out of history.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/apr/10/wisdom-w...

Angharad.

Following on from last months release of Gaby Book 1, 2nd edition I'm pleased to announce the availability of Book 2 in revised format!

well, I'm a little shaky thanks to a conversation with someone on the support site I belong to. She told me she was being used by her own father for sex, something she described in some detail, and she refused any idea of reporting him or stopping him.

I ache in grief for her, but I had to let her go because considering my background, it was all I could do to not throw up while she was talking, and I got very upset at her lack of interest in helping herself.

Ah, well.

How time flies!

Seven years ago, plus a little bit, I signed up for this account. My first chapter of Amazon was posted here shortly thereafter.

It's been interesting.

Special thanks to Erin who keeps this madhouse running ... ;-)

The Guardian has caught up with this story at last and details what's happening from next year. Nice piccy of the young woman involved.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/apr/10/miss-universe-...

Alien Invasion

I was hoping you, the good folks of BCTS, could help me out with a slight dilemma.

QUESTION??: Does anyone know what ever happen to Wanda Cunningham as she hasn't been on this site with any of her stories since 2009??

Well, had a couple of very nice moments yesterday. First, while taking out the garbage before going to work, and the person who lives at the end of my row came out with a small dog, who had to give me a sniff. He said, "Dont worry puppy - she's a nice lady."

Now, I was dressed in my work shirt and pants under my coat, no wig, no makeup, and this guy who has no idea about me called me a lady which made me actually start to cry with happiness, and then when I got to work a co-worker complimented me on my hair which just about sent me over the moon.

Things are getting better, yes?

It's been one of those days! I had been writing a very effective dialogue between two people and it was just clicking along. I couldn't get over how well the story was coming along...and then, kaaaapooooowwww! I got the blue screen of death! Lost it all...sigh! Trying to remember what I typed once again...remember, save early, save often!!!! Gah!

This one caught my eye this morning.

Cat being a cat

Of course, we're all used to the phenomenon of cats walking across keyboards and generating *perfect* passwords, this just takes it to the logical next step!

Penny

BigCloset is not a social media site, it's not chaos and it's not a place without rules. One of the rules is don't post as a story something that isn't a story. A piece of a story that doesn't have a title yet, that's perhaps posted to draw comments and be developed later into a story should not be posted as fiction. It should go probably as a blog or as a forum post under one of the writing categories. There are places here for such posts but they don't belong with the stories.

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE AT BIG CLOSET TOP SHELF

we'd all like to know how we did with our first real action chapter. Please give it a read and let us know?

Thanks everyone.

Cathy, Erin, Maggie and Grover.

I seem to have lost track of a story I wrote a few years ago. I think I published it here as "Construction Diva", and it was one of the few stories that I have written that actually attracted negative comments with a few people insisting that it could not happen in real life. LOL Well, I beg to differ, something quite similar DID happen to me.

The Family Girl Blogs (aka "The New Working Girl Blogs") Blog #42: Easter Backyard Picnic To see all of Bobbie's Family Girl Blogs, click on this link: http://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/book/28818/family-girl-blogs

I am a second-generation Italian-American (well, one-half of me is), and I am sure that those of you who have Italian roots and celebrate Easter in the traditional way, you'll know that the big deal thing is (aside from the morning High Mass) is lunch.   Lasagna, hard-boiled eggs and green salad with asparagus (or salads with tuna), and then roast beef and lamb and roast potatoes, and for dessert - sweet Easter bread and chocolate eggs, and then ending with an espresso or a nice cappucino.

But, of course, none of that for me this time as I'm not at home. Darn...

Well, today is the highest and holiest day in the Christian calender, Resurrection Sunday, when Jesus rose from the dead. May the day bring you joy and peace, and much blessings to all from Dorothy.

The Family Girl Blogs (aka "The New Working Girl Blogs") Blog #41: Easter Sunday To see all of Bobbie's Family Girl Blogs, click on this link: http://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/book/28818/family-girl-blogs

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Easter from sunny Manila.

Work has been taking a bit too much of me lately, so I've been trying to be very consistent about carving a piece out of each day to write.

I'm working on a three-part story that was inspired by the current contest, and it's great fun to work on.

Due to getting biologically assaulted by an 4 year old viral carrier of what must be the Monkey Plague I don't feel like writing. It seems in some circles some parents who shall remain nameless think it's acceptable to bring a knowingly sick child and have then climb and body tackle all over perfect strangers. I'm sorry if I offend but I have the Monkey Plague and am therefore bitchy.

for the 2nd time in the last 3 days I had a nightmare. I thought all the rape counseling and stuff was supposed to help me with this crap?

Jenna Talackova the Canadian Miss Universe contestant that was disqualified, then allowed to complete is on 20/20 tonight;

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2012/04/06/transgender-be...

Yeah, finally completed the first book of Legacy of the Anari. Hope everyone enjoys it. Has taken a lot longer to do than I planned but I think it's worth it. Now all I need to do is finish moving house, geta new job, carry on with book 2 while working on revising LoA 1 for possible publication and prepare the submission for it. Not too much of a list then. Lol

Thanks everyone for the support and occasional poke to let me know people were waiting for the completion. The story is nowhere near fininshed yet but this is the end for the time being. Thanks again and enjoy.

The Family Girl Blogs (aka "The New Working Girl Blogs") Blog #40: Holiday Blues (3 of 3): Poolside Musings To see all of Bobbie's Family Girl Blogs, click on this link: http://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/book/28818/family-girl-blogs

The stereotypical image we have of summer (and it's most definitely summer here - ninety degrees, can you believe it?) is a sumer spent mostly at the beach.   But some girls - girls like me - don't look at time at the beach as a stereotypical summer - lying in the sun, lounging around and working on their tans.   But, being "a stranger in a strange land," I felt anonymous enough that I thought I could do some of that without any of the consequences.   We planned on going to the beach this afternoon.

Passover starts tonight April 6, 2012/Nissan 15, 5771

To my Jewish friends at BCTS

May You and Your Loved Ones,
Join in a meaningful and joyous Seder.

Sing Dayenu, Adir Hu, and Chad Gadya with gusto.

Drink all four kos of delicious wine. (don't get drunk it's not Purim ;-))

Eat a wonderful feast. (Knaidels and Kugels)

You find the Affikomen, (instead of your children or grandchildren) and
holdout for the reward you most desire.

L'Shana Haba'a b'Yerushalayim

To My Christian Friends,

Have a Happy Easter, and wear your Easter Bonnet, proudly.

Sincerely ,
RAMI

I had a couple of hundred buttons last time I looked and now they are all gone.

Woe is me!

Joanne

Alright, so. As anybody who's talked to me recently knows, I've been planning, and hoping, and planning on a gaming PC build for several months now. I've gone through about fifty redesigns, ranging from under 300 dollars up into the low thousands. I've debated between producers of this and that, what features I needed, even what to name the damn thing.

Well, last week I finally got the money together to purchase the parts.

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/londoners-diary/mice-plag...

Spring is here and I am in a particularly happy place. Naturally its because my GF Sparky are totally in love with each other and have mutually compatible kinks and fetishes. But, I wanted to list my reasons to be cheerful (with apologies to the late great Mr Lovepants, himself, Ian Dury) about being an FTM crossdresser

1) Being in public and having someone refer to me as "Sir" or "Young Man"
2) The warm soft feeling of pair of cottony y-fronts straight from the dryer as I pul them up my legs to my mid section.

http://now.msn.com/now/0404-cops-newborn-purse.aspx?gt150501

Ya' gotta admit, this kid's interpretation of Opposite Day is a literal interpretation. Even the cop thought so. Probably wouldn't be all that popular Opposite Day on this story site though.....;-)

Normally one would be a tad nervous about a court date. Why do I find myself anticipating it rather than nervous?

Hi everyone,

Its been while since I have put out a new chapter of Jessica's Journey. My personal life has been pretty crazy but I have been working on part 7 of the story and its ready to be posted but I am looking for someone that wouldn't mind proof reading it and making the needed changes so that its more readable. There are 6 chapters and I have already been over it and made some changes to the story. So if your interested contact me.

Cain129