Hooded Eyes and the Transgender Existential Question
A case where the eyes do not have it and can’t get it
I read a book yesterday about hooded eyes. Those not cursed with the affliction possess eyelids that span from lash line to eyebrow in an
Why Are You? — Episode 7 with amélie
The seventh episode of the interview podcast that asks why you became who you are
Ooh, I’m so pleased to publish this episode of the “Why Are You?” interview podcast! In this episode, I speak with activist, teacher, and
I Apologize for My Existence
This time, I mean it slightly differently — bear with me.
I published an article last night in which I begged people for compliments. I asked shamelessly for the reasons people like me. I was hurting
I Struggle to Feel Valuable — Please Help Me
In a world full of beauty, I remain a goat — and not in the good way
New siding is being installed on our house this week, and I sense my life falling to pieces. Technically, only my wedding cake topper fell
Why Are You? — Episode 6 with Jill
And…another episode of the podcast that dares to ask why you choose to be who you are
I’m very excited to publish this episode of the “Why Are You?” interview podcast! In this episode, I speak with Dancer, Alexander Technique teacher,
The Artist’s Way Should Be Required Reading for Gender Dysphoria
How two simple tools can alleviate many troubles in our lives
As I work my way through Julia Cameron’s “The Artist’s Way,” I continue to wonder at the simplicity of the tools: Morning Pages
Will Relationships Change After Gender Transition?
In becoming who we are, we’re bound to piss off a few people.
A friend of mine celebrated a birthday recently. Even though I tend to downplay my birthday, I enjoy making others feel special on theirs. As
Why Are You? — Episode 5 with Sieran
Yet another episode of the podcast that dares to ask why you choose to be who you are
I am pleased to announce episode 5 of the “Why Are You?” interview podcast! My conversation with Sieran Lane has some profound thought into how
The Big Problems — Post-Gender Transition Edition
I have Big Problems, and you should, too.
In November, 2022, I wrote a list of Big Problems. But I don’t mean the Big Problems involved in completing my gender transition.
I
The Vegas Transgender Affirmation Project
I thought it was just a vacation…it turned out to be an education.
At the risk of writing what may appear to be a travel diary, I will recount the events of the past weekend. Not because the
Why Are You? — Episode 4 with Rae
Episode the fourth of the podcast that dares to ask why you choose to be who you are
Announcing episode 4 of the “Why Are You?” interview podcast! My conversation with Rae has some great beautiful insight into sound, voice, and how they
How I Hate the Word “Trans”
For a chemist, I sure seem to get confused easily
Today I read a news article discussing the ongoing debate about “trans” people. The word “trans” has become common parlance in the media to indicate
Why Are You? — Episode 3 with Zach
Episode 3 of the podcast that dares to ask why you choose to be who you are
Announcing episode 3 of the “Why Are You?” interview podcast! My conversation with Zach has some great heartwarming moments from a lovely human being.
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Why Are You? — Episode 2 with Shannon
The second episode of the podcast that dares to ask why you choose to be who you are
Here is episode 2 of the “Why Are You?” interview podcast! My conversation with Shannon has some very deep thoughts…and a few good jokes!
Transgender Meh: Finishing Before I Was Done
Gender transition is a long process, although not for the reasons I thought.
A rather ordinary event occurred this week: I received an amended birth certificate from the State of California. It took almost five months, but I
Why Are You? — Episode 1 with Cypress
The first episode of the podcast that dares to ask why you choose to be who you are
I am absolutely ecstatic to bring Episode 1 of the “Why Are You?” interview podcast to you.
My interview with Cypress is both informative and
Beyond Visibility: Transgender Makes the World a Better Place
Carl Jung liked transgender before it was cool.
Carl Jung liked transgender before it was cool.
I am currently working through Week One of the Artist’s Way course from Julia Cameron
The Butterfly I Am
Be Open Writing Contest — Poetry (New Year Vibes)
I write poetry about once every two years. Sometimes a word, a phrase, will tumble out of my pen and connect with others, but it
You Gotta Know Yourself Before You Can Love Yourself
Who do you love? Probably not strangers.
Ask anybody — would you like to be happy? With the exception of one chemistry professor I knew (who was rumored to have said she “didn’
One Thing Abnormal About My Transgender
In a maelstrom of normal, the eye of oddity is queerly quiet
In the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “Flower Drum Song” lies a campy little ditty entitled “I Enjoy Being a Girl.” Laying aside the questionable social