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Standing Against the Forces of Nature

July 3, 2015

Do you ever feel as though you are standing there in a futile fight against the immense forces of nature? There have been a few times in my life when I have been face to face with an unstoppable force that I felt like an ant trying to stop a tidal wave. I am reminded of that song Just what makes that little old antThink he’ll move that rubber tree plantAnyone knows an ant, can’tMove a rubber tree plantBut he’s…

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Gender Non-Conforming – Shoes

May 23, 2015

Saucony – Famous Footwear Today I am more than bit nervous.  Why?  Well because I am at work with female shoes on.  The shoes that I have pictured above are the ones that I am currently wearing. Saucony – Similar And aren’t they totally different from the male shoes that I normally wear, which are the ones pictured above?  OMG, they are so totally different!  I mean, can you see the pink splash of the Saucony symbol across the side…

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Tale of Re-Coming Out! – To My Sister

May 22, 2015

As of right now I have yet to even see the Bruce Jenner 20/20 interview or his other stuff on E, but I am thanking him anyways!  Why you ask?  The other day I received a text from my sister who told me that she watched the interview and she HAD to talk with me.  It is not unusual for me to receive a text from her or for she and I to speak with each other; we have a…

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Spousal Acceptance

April 25, 2015

There are often a vast number of factors involved in how one’s spouse will react to a reveal of being transgender.  And I cannot possibly be an expert on all possible spousal responses to such a personal and delicate manner.  All I do know is how things have gone with my spouse.  I have lived this life and am quite aware of what it has taken to get to where I am. And to get to where I am has…

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My Wife & I Respond to A Reader’s Questions – Lesbian Couple?

April 13, 2015

(I think it is time for an updated picture of us, huh?) Recently I received the following comment from a reader:You have very good taste in fashion! I’m the wife of a closeted (mostly fetish) crossdresser and stumbled on your blog. It’s certainly another side of things that I’m enjoying reading about.If it’s okay to ask, you look very authentic but I was wondering if this doesn’t bother your wife? I like being part of a heterosexual couple and I like…

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Coming Clean to A Coworker!

March 26, 2015

For about 7 months now, I have been mentoring a new worker at my job, and she is fabulously talented at what we do.  I wish I was as good as she is when I started.  Her passion and drive is truly admirable. Many of you are aware that I have been going to work for many years now with my nails painted all of the time.  No, I don’t just go for clear, or muted tones, I go for…

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How to Get Things Done – My Personal Response to Stress

March 8, 2015

Yesterday I received the following email: Hi- I am sure you are busy working a sweat in your workshop. IF you get a chance this weekend, can you blog about advice on getting things done in life? Especially getting things done despite every muscle in your body and every thought telling you to stay in bed otherwise. Thanks, Your new blog fan Well first let me say, thank you so much for reading my blog!  Oh and thank you so…

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