A bit of a quandry…
My friend Alicia wants me to go to Chicago this June to go to Be-All. The Mrs. and I went in 2004, and had a really, really good time. We hung out with Alicia and her SO, and met Helen Boyd, and the infamous Betty, along with a lot of people I had known online, but had never met.Â
We also saw some friends from Nebraska we hadn’t seen in a while. Generally, I’ve had a good time at conferences. There’s much partying, lots of socializing, and a bit of shopping and other debauchery. (I got my ears pierced while in Chi-town for the Be-All.)
But, here’s the problem. Be-All is held in June. That’s when a lot of cities, like Cincinnati have their Pride celebrations. (And you know how I am when it comes to supporting Pride.)  It’s necessary. Appearances by transgendered folk at Pride will help us gain a little more acceptance among the G’s and the L’s and the B’s. And that’s a first step into solidifying the entire GLBT community as we all fight for acceptance and equal rights.
So, do I go to Be-All, and party with friends? Or do I put my money where my mouth is, and stay home to attend Pride? Decisions, decisions, decisions.
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Ronnie Rho has been writing for Transgender Forum since May of 1999. One of these days, she'll get it right. She's been described as the "world's most famous recluse," but only by people who don't know her very well. She is unmarried, and lives in Cincinnati.Subscribe
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