Saturday, June 21, 2014
Pre Pride Post Two
Well, today marks the end of a crazy thirty days or so in my life. During the time, I managed to finally publish "Stiletto's on Thin Ice", attend the Trans Ohio Symposium (and present a work shop) jump genders for my family once and let's not forget- a couple of mammograms tossed in.
TGLBQ Pride day today marks the end of my current attempt to catch my tail here in Columbus, Ohio. Pat sent in a comment which rang true to me, for probably the wrong reasons. The comment was another which went into "never-never" land the other day, but paraphrased she (Pat) said something to the effect of me being the "lone transgender woman" in the crowd. My first reaction was "Wow! I hope not." Then, as I started to think about it, Pat was right to speculate I may be the only "out and visible" trans woman. Realistically, I'm sure everyone I run into is not going to think I was born genetic. Just as realistically, do I expect a stealth attractive transgender woman coming up to me to chat? No. Would I venture a guess and start a conversation with a person I thought was a transgender woman? Probably not.
Plus, as I have said a number of times, after the parade is over today, my friends and I will be headed to lesbian venues- which brings up a whole different dynamic. As you know, I do have some experience partying with lesbians and in my view, pretty much go out of their way to steer clear of another woman they perceive to be in a partnership. On the other hand, since I have been forced into action as one of my friend's wing girl I'm beginning to understand the basics of the hunt. On a very few occasions, when I was left unattended I became the hunt-only I think because I bring more than a little spice to the adventure. (It's also rumored I am a HUGE flirt.)
So Pat, I'm afraid you could be right. I will say the Trans Ohio group (who will have a presence in the parade) is becoming stronger and more organized all the time but so far they still are dominated by trans men-which is good by me. Many of who I perceive to be trans women in the organization still don't make eye contact with me. But, if I go back not so long ago, I wouldn't make eye contact with me either.
Plus, there is the age card. However you want to cut it, the age difference in those young trans women I may meet is a major problem. Outside of gender preference, we just don't share much.
As far as those entitled cis gay males and drag queens go - no harm no foul-unless someone calls me the Tr---gender slur!
The way it's looking, I am writing this Friday, posting it Saturday and will get back with all of you hopefully Sunday!
TGLBQ Pride day today marks the end of my current attempt to catch my tail here in Columbus, Ohio. Pat sent in a comment which rang true to me, for probably the wrong reasons. The comment was another which went into "never-never" land the other day, but paraphrased she (Pat) said something to the effect of me being the "lone transgender woman" in the crowd. My first reaction was "Wow! I hope not." Then, as I started to think about it, Pat was right to speculate I may be the only "out and visible" trans woman. Realistically, I'm sure everyone I run into is not going to think I was born genetic. Just as realistically, do I expect a stealth attractive transgender woman coming up to me to chat? No. Would I venture a guess and start a conversation with a person I thought was a transgender woman? Probably not.
Plus, as I have said a number of times, after the parade is over today, my friends and I will be headed to lesbian venues- which brings up a whole different dynamic. As you know, I do have some experience partying with lesbians and in my view, pretty much go out of their way to steer clear of another woman they perceive to be in a partnership. On the other hand, since I have been forced into action as one of my friend's wing girl I'm beginning to understand the basics of the hunt. On a very few occasions, when I was left unattended I became the hunt-only I think because I bring more than a little spice to the adventure. (It's also rumored I am a HUGE flirt.)
So Pat, I'm afraid you could be right. I will say the Trans Ohio group (who will have a presence in the parade) is becoming stronger and more organized all the time but so far they still are dominated by trans men-which is good by me. Many of who I perceive to be trans women in the organization still don't make eye contact with me. But, if I go back not so long ago, I wouldn't make eye contact with me either.
Plus, there is the age card. However you want to cut it, the age difference in those young trans women I may meet is a major problem. Outside of gender preference, we just don't share much.
As far as those entitled cis gay males and drag queens go - no harm no foul-unless someone calls me the Tr---gender slur!
The way it's looking, I am writing this Friday, posting it Saturday and will get back with all of you hopefully Sunday!
Friday, June 20, 2014
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