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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.

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Second Lives

| Apr 28, 2008 | Reply

You’ll probably remember the article from a couple of weeks ago about octopus gender-bending. Simply put, some members of the Abdopus aculeatus species will present themselves as female in order to lull genuine girl octopi into a false sense of security. And there’s a human version of it to. But it has nothing to do […]

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Two Drink Minimum

| Mar 31, 2008 | Reply

Forgive me if I’ve seemed distracted lately. You see, I’ve been distracted lately. I moved. And we all know what a pain that is… especially when one has two wardrobes. I moved from the suburbs to beautiful downtown Cincinnati. (Stop snickering. It’s really quite lovely.)  

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The Ones That Got Away

| Mar 5, 2008 | Reply

Lexy Tranner’s last cartoon got me thinking: not about women or mates, but about dresses. How many great ones have we missed out on, because they weren’t quite right? They just didn’t fit perfectly, so we toss them.

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This Week in Transgenderism!

| Feb 25, 2008 | Reply

A Gary, Indiana teen sues over her prom dress. Another murder of a transgendered teen. New England T’s plan to march on their own. And GLBT leaders continue to shout for an inclusive vote in Congress. It’s a special, double-issue of TWIT Notes! Why? Because it’s cold outside, and there’s no end in sight to […]

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Tomb of the Unknown Transgender

| Feb 20, 2008 | Reply

In Detroit recently, police found the body of a man in female attire, in a vacant lot. He had been shot in the head. So far, police have not released the name of the victim, at the request of the family. Now, the head of the National Center for Transgender Equality has joined area media […]

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TWIT Notes

| Feb 18, 2008 | Reply

Three more high-profile murders rock the TG community. An Algerian TS won’t get kicked out of Europe. And another county enacts transgendered protection laws. All this and more inside this edition of This Week in Transgenderism!

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(Facial) Hair Care

| Feb 7, 2008 | Reply

I shaved this week. Not a big deal, normally, but I’d been growing a beard since mid-December. I know, I know: a hideous image. But there was method in my madness. A beard is scratchy, and incompatible with dressing up. (Unless one is doing skag drag.) But a beard can be a great motivator and […]

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This Week in Transgenderism 1/28/08

| Jan 28, 2008 | Reply

More TG’s are getting involved in politics. A Persian Gulf country is still locking up gender variants. And a purse snatcher’s reign of terror is ended. All this and more in this edition of TWIT Notes! Would you believe there’s a transgendered candidate for President? And no, we’re not talking about Guiliani. This time. Bennie […]

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TG Inn

| Jan 23, 2008 | Reply

Just north of Lafayatte, Indiana, on I-65, there’s a hotel sitting empty. Every time I pass it, I think of what a great opportunity just sits there, rotting. If I were an eccentric millionaire, I’d love to buy the property, fix it up, and…

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TV’s on TV

| Jan 10, 2008 | Reply

More specifically: why aren’t there more? Our cable provider, Time-Warner recently added Logo, the GLBT network to our lineup. They did so without any fanfare, but that’s understandable, considering the Bible-belt style political atmosphere here in southwest Ohio.

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Crossdressers With Balls

| Dec 12, 2007 | Reply

So, you’ve already read Crossdressers are Transsexuals without Balls, right? No? Go back and read it. Then come back and watch as we tear that myth a new one. I’ll wait.

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“Crossdressers are Transsexuals without Balls.”

| Dec 3, 2007 | Reply

So goes the hypothesis anyway. I’ve heard it from a few people that crossdressers are simply transsexuals without the guts to transition. Unfortunately, those espousing this idea never seem to have any evidence to back it up. Let’s face it: there’s not nearly enough scientific research on any of us.

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TWIT Notes! (This Week in Transgenderism)

| Nov 30, 2007 | Reply

The number of people making transgendered folk look bad is at an all time high! Maybe they all want to get their names in TWIT Notes!

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TiVo Alert: TVs on TV

| Nov 27, 2007 | Reply

Gorgeous supermodel Tyra Banks will feature several gorgeous transsexual pageant contestants on her talk show, Tuesday, November 27th. Check local listings for details.

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TWIT Notes–Better late than never!

| Nov 24, 2007 | Reply

We’d like to say there was a nefarious plot by a certain gay-rights group that delayed this edition of This Week in Transgenderism, but alas, no. We’d also like to say it was the getting up early for Black Friday that caused the delay, but again: no. Instead, it was, um… aliens. Aliens stole our […]

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Why couldn’t I have been a fetishist?

| Nov 23, 2007 | Reply

Seriously. Why couldn’t I have a serious, easily recognizable fetish? Sure, I’ve got a thing about gorgeous hair, and a ribbon around a girl’s neck drives me up the wall, but I wonder why I didn’t develop something like a maid’s uniform fetish?

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Ronnie’s Christmas Wish List

| Nov 19, 2007 | Reply

Yes, Christmas is still more than a month away, but in the past, I’ve waited too long to present my wish list. Obviously, I released the list too late, because no-one got me anything. So, without further delay: gift ideas for me.

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Mixed Thoughts on ENDA

| Nov 8, 2007 | Reply

By now, you’ve probably heard that ENDA passed the House of Representatives. It’s now headed for debate in the Senate, and if it passes that Democratically-controlled body, it’s on to the White House for a probable veto. (Read more at the San Francisco Chronicle.) I’m not happy about the removal of “transgender” from the bill, […]

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Honoring the Picket Lines

| Nov 6, 2007 | Reply

By now, I’m sure you’ve heard about the Hollywood writer’s strike. Well, I’m not going to be one to cross the picket line. No-siree Bob! So, I won’t be blogging today. Matter of fact, I won’t be blogging again until this situation is resolved! I’m no scab!

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This Week in Transgenderism

| Nov 2, 2007 | Reply

Hey sports fans! Football season is in full swing, basketball is starting up, and we mention none of it in this edition of TWIT Notes! Instead, we’ve got a tv talk show host who’s TG, the latest on ENDA, a lesson on what methamphetamine will get you, and a laugh from a reader.

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A Blast from the Past

| Nov 1, 2007 | Reply

Ten years ago this week, I had the opportunity to not only meet JoAnn Roberts, but to sit down and interview her. The plan was to write up the interview for our local support group’s newsletter. But, like many plans, it was set aside, and the cassette tape was forgotten. Until now.

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TWIT Notes: Holiday Edition

| Oct 26, 2007 | Reply

The TGF office is dark and lonely this week, as most everyone has taken off for the holidays. But, in one lonely corner cubicle, a little light shines. It’s the light of a writer who didn’t turn in her assignment on time. The sound of an aging typewriter echos across the otherwise quiet room. It […]

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More on Halloween costumes…

| Oct 22, 2007 | Reply

Okay, so maybe it’s a bit vain, but if I didn’t have narcissism, my tranny license would be in jeopardy. But, I made another video…

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Halloween Warning! (With an update!)

| Oct 18, 2007 | Reply

With October half over, there are a few things to keep in mind as you’re planning your Halloween costume. And a few things to think about when venturing out on the Crossdresser’s National Holiday.

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At a loss for words…

| Oct 10, 2007 | Reply

My best friend came out of the closet, sort of, recently. He revealed that he has Klinefelter’s Syndrome. I’m not sure what to say.

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TGForum Special Report: ENDA & GENDA

| Oct 3, 2007 | Reply

In the beginning, there was ENDA. And it was good. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act would prohibit job discrimination based upon sexual orientation and gender identity orientation, or appearance. The head of the Human Rights Campaign said they would not back ENDA without the gender specification. And then it all turned to shit. Pardon my French.

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