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Dina Amberle assembles the finest ingredients and every month she cooks up tasty dishes that are sure to satisfy. Today she mixes up a springtime entree filled with her spicy commentary on breastplates, and then she lets that bake in the oven while she prepares some makeup for men who want to look better in Zoom meetings. While that rests prior to sauteing Dina looks into the spice cabinet and pulls out some commentary about Poppare culture–much more dark and mysterious than a yogurt culture. Then comes the strange case of the shoe swaper thief and a dessert of men who love to wear pantyhose. Your table is waiting at Dina’s Diner and it’s 100% open.
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Rabbah Rona Matlow writes about the continuing killings of Black and brown people by law enforcement and finds a link to the radical views of some Christian sects. What faith do those who do these shootings follow? The Christian Bible has clear statements that say killing people is a sin. Are some Christians misinterpreting the Bible or maybe they’re not getting the whole story?
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Once again our cartoonist Sabrina Symington wields her mighty digital pencil to poke some fun at a serious issue.
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Sophie writes about the manner in which the pandemic has affected her and other trans people. She wonders how bad it might have been for her if the pandemic had hit while she was still in the closet, dressing only once a month for events that would have been canceled by the virus.
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Our resident fashion maven, Lorraine Anderson, says that one of the biggest trends for spring is legs, legs, and more legs. Also bold colors and wide leg trousers. Learn what to avoid and what to show off from the lady behind The Occasional Woman custom clothing service.
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Chef Dina Amberle always creates recipes with a crossdresser’s look at the world. Today’s dishes on special at Dina’s Diner include a dish that combines the history of a Pakistani trans woman with the knowledge that she is now a news anchor on TV for a satisfying read that is sure to please. Then there is a look at how the pandemic is making women long for uncomfortable shoes. A particularly hot dish on the menu is adult film actress Daisy Taylor. A strange dish but somehow interesting is the trend for women to shave their heads. For dessert Dina offers an attractive young woman who does motorcycle videos but turns out to be an old dude using an app. Find out which dish you love and visit Dina’s Diner.
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Sabrina Symington comments on the absurdity of the transphobe mind set.
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Early spring greetings to TGForum readers! The snow is clearing, the days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, and the trees and shrubs are budding — unmistakable signs of a long-awaited spring. For those of us who love to garden and landscape, it’s finally time to prepare and assemble this year’s annuals, perennials, […]
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During the pandemic many people are coming up with new recipes for all sorts of culinary delights. Not so down at Dina’s Diner. There you can always get the comfort food you crave. The fare may not be fancy but you’ll always leave satisfied. Today the menu specials include some commentary on the trans girls in school sports controversy, how trans people can can change the gender of their name inn Iceland, a 1974 book about a trans woman who landed in a Mexican prison, the place of tall women in our society, and last but not least, pantyhose. It seems that nowadays they are a symbol of oppression.
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Bria and a co-worker are arguing again. While they feud and hassle each other the real reason for inequality goes about its business unimpeded.
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Sophie Lynne shows examples of what the new administration has done to the benefit of transgender people in the first few weeks of his administration. Then she shows how much the Republican Party has done to make laws that undermine transgender rights. It’s a stark contrast to say the least.
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Dina Amberle has been in the kitchen all day cooking up a feast for her avid patrons. Today she roasts some of the benefits of the pandemic lockdown for trans and nonbinary folks. While that’s working in the oven she puts on a pot and boils up some right wing over-reaction to trans girls in girls’ sports. Then she adds in an appreciation from the viewpoint of a crossdresser for women’s figure skating, and fires up another burner to heat up some Black Lolitas. For dessert Dina bakes a tasty tart featuring a fashion blogger with a quirky sense of style. Don’t miss out on the fare you’ll find at Dina’s Diner.
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Sometimes is hard to curb condemnation for people who keep attacking you. Bria revels in the misfortune of he philosophical rivals but her dinosaur friend offers another take on the situation.
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Coach Char has some advice that would benefit most everyone but works for transgender people, too. Try practicing what she advocates and see if you don’t have an easier time going through life.
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Today Dana Bevan presents six of her 12 Suggested Rules for Transgender Flourishing. They are designed to help boost transgender visibility and promote the existence of trans people as just another part of our society. See if you can live up to the challenge some of Dana’s first six suggested rules presents.
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From time to time most transgender people get asked questions by people who don’t want to learn about being trans but want to embarass and demean the transgender person. Asking what your “real” name is or if you’re gay and dress up to attract men are questions that should not be asked. If you find yourself in a situation where mean questions are coming your way Chrissy Gann has some standard answers you might like to know.
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What’s cooking down at Dina’s Diner? Dina Amberle, the owner and operator of that virtual establishment, is always updating the menu and offering several tasty specials. Today she takes a bit of Indian trans beauty pageant winner, mixes it up with a trans contestant on Jeopardy!, adds a dash of crossplay anime characters and a sprinkling of Lady Gaga to create a veritable taste treat. And for dessert she offers Ginger or Maryann. Get yourself ready for a darned good time at Dina’s Diner!
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Kandi offers the advice today the TGF has counseled for years: Don’t be afraid to be visible. Don’t take chances and go to places that might be dangerous, but don’t worry about what the general public thinks. If you act nervous and shy people will wonder what’s wrong with you. Be confident and proud. Get more of Kandi’s suggestions on how to enjoy your time out and about. And there are photos from Kandi’s own adventures.
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Today Pauline Estelle takes a look at online fashion site Venus. She finds a large variety of styles in sizes from small to plus that are mostly under $40. If you prefer shopping online Pauline feels that you might enjoy visiting Venus.
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Christy Lewis is preparing for the holiday and she has tip to make your Christmas special. From the gifts to the tree and options for nail art that salutes the season, Christy has a tip for every thing you need for a Merry Christmas.
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Angela Gardner has a theory that the fascination of glamor is the reason many male bodied people present themselves to the world as glamorous females. Glamor is not just for female bodied people but for both sexes. Glam Dolls are all about expressing themselves a fab, sexy, feminine people no matter what they have between their legs. Viva the Glam Dolls! The opposite of the Glam Doll is the Plain Jane. This op-ed doesn’t discuss them very much.
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Time for another dining experience par excellence at Dina’s Diner. Dina Amberle collects only the finest natural ingrediants and blends them carefully into the tasty dishes she serves up to her loyal customer base. And while you enjoy the intellectual delights she has carefully prepared you need not worry about infections as Dina’s Diner is in the virtual world. Today she has specials including the appearance of trans faces in advertising, Instagrams boys who dress like girls, the son in drag on a reality show, and Agnes Moorehead. Grab a booth and a cup of coffee, tea if you prefer and prepare to be satisfied at Dina’s Diner.
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The saying goes, “Let a smile be your umbrella.” While it’s not normal to go around smiling all the time the smile is a tool in women’s tool kit that they use to deal with social situations. It certainly works much better than not making eye contact, staring at the floor while you mumble something. Today Kandi elaborates on one of her important rules — be confident. That means when you go to an event don’t be shy. Don’t act like you’re nervous or worried that people might “read” you. Just look them in the eye, smile and say hello. Of course during the pandemic you have to convey the smile using only your eyes, but once we get through with the virus be sure to utilize those pearly whites.
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Christy Lewis takes a look back at her personal progress during 2020. She manages to find the good things that happened for her among the negative things that dominated the nightly news. She even got to try on some wedding dresses and learned how to change her own wiper blades. Catch up with the rest of her 2020 experiences in Hindsight: 2020.
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When Joe Biden won the election Sophie paused for a momentary sigh of relief. Then the reality of having to live with the current president in office for two more months and there is a load of people on the right who believe Biden did not win, that the Democrats rigged the election and there may well be trouble from the right wing militia groups who back 45. Read her other thoughts about the right wing bullies.
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A COMPETITION FOR OUR MINDS Newsweek magazine had a point-counterpoint debate about transgender athletes in the online edition on October 20, 2020. The opposing debaters were to answer Newsweek’s question Do Transgender Athletes Threaten Women’s Sports? Taking the “yes” position was Abigail Shrier and taking the “no” pro-trans position was Juliet Jacques. It’s a debate […]
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