Does anyone know how to get in touch with the girl who offered help for Dumdums? The person that usually does my posting is neck deep in real life, so I suppose it is time for me to grow up and be a big girl.

Gwen

i thought this was an uncommonly well-written piece about being t*, and having a partner who doesn't deal with it any better than most. there are a few places where it's over-written ("amsonia-blue") but it's definitely worth checking out. it's quite odd, which is, i guess, the reason i enjoyed it.

http://msupress.msu.edu/journals/fg/pdf/09_11.2Peters.pdf

For those who've been concerned about the future of my offering on this site: I am committed to completing the story. Unfortunately, however, it will take some time. I never intended it to be this long, but it's taken a life of its own. My real life work is such that I'm extremely busy during the school year with a number of activities which really hamper my ability to get any serious writing done. We also have some intense family things happening as well.

The first 5 chapters of my newest story, "Once the Hero" is up now at Stardust. Several months ago, my loved one and I were watching Zoom’s Academy for superheroes. Frankly, the movie was very uneven in its direction, and could not decide what kind of movie it was supposed to be. The script needed an overhaul, and some of the casting wasn’t any too hot.

In her acceptance speech, she said, in essence, that this was a new beginning for Gays, Lesbians, Bi-sexuals and Transgendered people and that was going to be the focus of her term as mayor.
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It is a sad fact that prostate cancer can and does affect transsexuals. My song was a lighthearted musical treatment, more as a tag along to Laika's and Kate's songs, but the risk for prostate cancer is very real. I've included a links to websites explaining the need for proper and regular screening for prostate cancer for anyone born male, including MtF transsexuals.

I just found this article in The Independent newspaper which may be of interest to readers:
From Minnie to Mickey (and all they did was turn off a gene).

The gist of the article is that a group of scientists have developed a simple genetic-based (a modified virus?) technique which can convert the oestrogen producing cells in an adult female mouse to producing normal male levels of testosterone.

The attached link to the Daily Mail is about a campaign to boycott 'pink' toys for girls, they claim stereotyping has held girls and women back for generations.

Personally, I'm more concerned about sexually objectifying young women - but what do I know?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1233779/Parents-urge...

DIY surgery isn't usually recommended by the medical profession. However, one Columbian farmer decided to cut loose. See the attached link.

http://news.uk.msn.com/world/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=151...

Hopefully I'll have two fairly long stories that will post soon. Because of their length they'll be in chapter sized chunks. Also because I want to help support Bob's Star Dust they will be posted first there. I guess I'm just sentimental because not was my very first story posted at Star Dust but Bob was the very first person to comment on one of mine.

It's hard to believe, but just over two years ago, I posted my first "segment" of Who Was I. I believe my writing's improved a more than a little bit over the course of that time (though, you don't see this, as you generally only see stuff that have been edited). I pity those editors, but I also really appreciate them.

Bugger!

I've forgotten what it was

The town of Swindon, Wiltshire; whose previous claims to fame were a railway engineering works, the UK's first public lending library and the (in)famous Magic Roundabout now has a new claim to fame.

It has just been twinned...

Those readers possessed of a specially sensitive and caring nature may have passed sleepless nights a couple of months ago as they agonised over the problems I was experiencing whilst trying to insert pictures and fancy text into the teaser of "An Eft in Her Bra."

Such exceptional souls may recall that Bobbie offered to compile an idiot's guide for those, such as myself, to whom computers and all associated with them are shrouded in a malignant mist.

I wanted to thank everyone for their love and kindness to me the last few months. As many of you may know, I only started writing this year, and that has been so wonderful and rich and special. You may also know about my tremor disorder and the challenges I've faced, along with my wife's health this year.

You may know about my most recent challenge; diagnosed with PTSD after memories of being sexually abused along with my sis by a family member when we were little.

As many of you might have realised, I have a questionable love of Limericks, so I thought with the festive season just around the corner, a Christmas Limerickathon might turn out to be quite entertaining.

The TLDEF has filed a discrimination complaint against an Orlando, FL McDonalds' restaurant which refused to interview a transgender job applicant. Here's the story from their website (including a YouTube voicemail message received by the applicant):

TLDEF Files Employment Discrimination Complaint with Florida Commission on Human Relations
Against McDonalds for Refusing to Hire Transgender Woman

I know this is hopelessly off topic, but...

A year and a half ago, at just a hair over 40, I ended my adult lifetime of apartment dwelling and bought a very cheap rather small house.

I started renovations right away; had my tenant move out (I shared the whole house with him,our own bedrooms, but other than that, totally sharing).

Here's what all got done (if anybody is even remotely interested);

YES, I am now the very proud Papa to three girl dogs.

I am after a story I recall reading a few years back, cannot remember the story title but there was a ts boy in it that had built up a stash of clothes in an abandoned railhouse and found a suitcase with a load of female clothes in it an assumed that persons identity.

would really like to read it again

Samantha

To all of you who are in the least bit interested, I have sent the final chapter to Gabi for her to pass her magic wand over and as soon as it is returned, dusted and ready, I will be posting it.

Now last time this happened, I felt foolish as I assumed Gabi would return it within about two and a half minutes--as she usually does, but it didn't happen. So this time, when she's done, you'll get it, alright?

Hugs

NB

I am terribly sorry for this afternoon's nuclear weapon. There are some things really bothering me and I just senselessly lashed out at anything close. I just wish I could sit down and cry and I will but my brain isn't ready to do it.

The TD Aldonetti thing, the killing of the officers near Seattle, the Fort Hood thing, and several other things plus the fact that I am sick and have been since mid September and worrying about my adoptive children, and any other lame ass thing I can think of are making be act like a bitch!

Hi all,

After 24 years and 11 months I am now divorced. Surprisingly for the first time in 50 years I am alone (not an island, but rather by myself) for the first time ever. I am blessed with friends and family (biological and those I have invited or been invited into that special place), and have the luxury of time to continue rebuilding my life.

This is a very interesting sci-fi story about a plague that is caused by gender-changing nanobots. I just read through it and thoroughly enjoyed it. I think you all will also.

http://cli.gs/D17P4

Just had to share.

Men's genes 'may limit lifespan'
Men carry the seeds of their own destruction in the genes present in their sperm, research suggests. Scientists working on mice have highlighted a specific gene that, although carried by both sexes, appears to be active only in males. They believe it allows males to grow bigger bodies - but at the expense of their longevity. The study, by Tokyo University of Agriculture, appears in the journal Human Reproduction.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8390055.stm

I was just wondering if anybody on this site ever leaves any comments or feed back on here. I would like to hear from someone on thier thoughts of anything that I have posted and what they might have to add, good or bad. I'm a big gurl and can take it either way. How else am I to know if my stuff is any good or not. thanks Domino

I was recently sent this P.M. and am asking for ideas for our new member.

IM new to this site, and im wondering if there are any sites for underage transgender persons to go

I've been informed that the BigCloset author, T.D. Aldoenetti passed away on October 30, 2009, the victim of a homicide. I don't know the details but this does not seem to have been related to her status as TG or connected to her posting stories on BC.

Today, 30th November, is St Andrew’s Day and I would like to send my best wishes to all fellow Scots and those of Scots ancestry here on BC/TS.

How many of us will be tucking into haggis, neeps and tatties at our evening meal tonight? Not forgetting the dram of whisky poured over the haggis as “gravy”.

Slainte mhath,

Gabi.

Much of the trouble has been influenced by US evangelists. God save us from zealots.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/29/uganda-death-sen...

There is line from one of my favorite Garth Brooks songs called "We Shall Be Free" It says "When we're free to love anyone we choose. When this world's big enough for all different views. When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew. We shall be free". This idea should have been in evidence here before some people let nasty comments ruin the free expression of opinion. Getting to the point of offense is very sad for everyone involved . We live in a country where we are free to express opinions.

Okay, the next section of Sorority Boy is done but I am wondering about the reaction to it. Sadly a lot of this is taken from a number of different sources, much of which in anecdotal. Since I a working on making this as true as possible, I am worried if readers will even believe what I have.

Sometimes these issues make release dates fall backwards.

Hi,

I am a native French speaker, and so I never know if my guesses about English are correct or not, I wanted your enlightened opinion. I want to know what you think about a special buddhist text I'm studying currently.

So, it is the Guru Yoga of the Longchen Nyngtik Ngá¶ndro. One of the preliminaries to Vajrayana. And those verses comes from the empowerment part of the practice.

From the letter OM in the Guru's forehead, radiant and shimmering like the moonlight,
Rays of light stream out and enter my forehead.

I found this site interesting; though I could not join so I could comment.

http://jmcl.wordpress.com/category/gid/

Gwen

I've been a member for over a year now, and I have written very little. I do love reading many of the stories. However, lately, I haven't had much time to write, as I am in my first semester of nursing school.

I am 45 years old, born male. I have been married 20 years and have three sons.

British PM, Gordon Brown, was furious at the proposed legislation Uganda wants to introduce. He was volubly supported by the Canadians at the Commonwealth Heads conference. See the story here in today's Guardian.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/27/uganda-bill-prop...

For the past few years, I've inflicted this quiz on colleagues / family / friends, and it's proved quite popular.
So now I'm going to inflict it on you lot :) [Insert evil laugh here]

Attached is a spreadsheet, containing acronyms to title / recognisable line from 125 different Christmas tunes - carols, pop songs, novelty/parodies and traditional. All you have to do is work out which tune is which.

I am an owned gurl who belongs to a dream come true for me. I have searched for someone such as herself my whole life.I am so happy I found her after several attempts with others that didn't workout. I have lots of rules to follow, although she gives me lots of slack ussally. One rule though is a daily journal I am supposed to keep for her. If you would like to read it, you can find it at http://drlove1968.livejournal.com/ .

It was glorious. I was only able to handle one helping, myself, it was so filling. Made a chicken sweet curry -- not so much on the spicy, as I would have preferred, but we just didn't have the hot stuff on hand.

Over the past few weeks I have been feeling the blues. The career path I enjoyed heading for is no longer possible due to my physical limitations. I am left with trying to figure out where I go from here and it is really discouraging. A couple of nights ago, I attended a Memorial service for a teacher in High School. She was just 43 years old. As I sat there listening to the eulogies that were given, I began to ask myself "What have I done to make a difference in the lives of others? I turn 39 years old tomorrow and I have not accomplished much of anything compared to Ms. Toy.

Dear Readers,

This is very hard for me, but before I get to the difficult part, I want to announce the newest chapters of Angharad’s ongoing paranormal adventure story “ SNAFU” and the next chapter of Melanie Brown’s “Reluctant Prom Date”. I want to publicly thank Angharad and Melanie for continuing to send their new chapters to Sapphire’s Place, even though I haven’t been updating the site regularly.

Dear Big Closet Top Shelf friends:

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. There are many things we all (even those non-Americans reading this) should give thanks for. In no particular order.

1) This website
2) Erin
3) The other staff members and Administrators
4) This website
5) The authors
6) Their stories
7) This website
8) My many friends here
9) Those people who get upset at my comments and tell me so (I'm serious - debating with you is enjoyable)
10) This website
11) The Freedom we have in this Great Nation to be able to have a website like this.

Ugh...

Nothing is like having the flu and heading into Thanksgiving.

Ugh...

Whether or not you celebrate the American Thanksgiving, another Thanksgiving, or nothing at all. Take it easy, take your time, and enjoy whatever it is that you enjoy. Life is too short to let a moment's carelessness or inattention put you in danger. Please be careful where ever you go, whatever you do. I want to read good stories next week, not unhappy news.

Portia

I wonder how much it would cast me for Erin to block the viagra ads that Project Wonderful is now pumping out? I understand the advertising is a necessary evil, but what transgendered person wants to take viagra, of all things?!?!? GAHHHH!!!!!!!!!
Please Erin, name your price for a truly premium ad-free experience! I beg of you
Diana