Dee Levy is surprised to learn that the crossdressing world is not homogeneous and some CDs dance to a different drummer. Of course that gives rise to people with attitudes about who’s doing it “right” and who is a disgrace to crossdressers everywhere. Do you need rules? Dee asks, “Where are the rules?”
Twenty years ago Dallas Denny took a look at transsexualism, and this article resulted. In next month’s column Dalla will take a look at her ten observations from twenty years ago and see how they hold up. She might even add a couple of new points.
Last year Sophie Lynne made some resolutions in her column. Now that we have lived through 2012 Sophie takes a look at what she resolved to do and tallies up how she did. Then she takes it a step further and makes some new resolutions for 2013.
Tasi Zuriack brings it home for the holidays — holiday fashion, that is. And she has suggestions on how to ditch that big sweater with the embroidered reindeer and put together some looks that will get you all the admiring gazes at the Christmas party you could want. Her one rule — don’t dress like Mrs. Claus!
Our correspondent in Thailand, Christine Burr, has filed a report that asks us to use a bit of understanding when we see those headlines about ladyboys getting in trouble with the law. Life there can be hard for TGs. Get the facts from someone who is there and read Ladyboys, Ladyboys — why, oh why?
Much is said lately of a “war on Christmas.” To that The Artist D says, “Bah, humbug.” No need for a war in D’s opinion. You can just stop doing the holiday thing, if you want. How did D come to feel this way and if she has given up Christmas cheer what does she do every December. Find out in Santa’s Little Helper.
Our Sophie Lynne has learned a harsh lesson. On her way home from a night of femme fun she was pulled over by the police and arrested for DUI. Sophie thought she was okay to drive. She thought everything was under control. Now she is on the shelf and out a large sum of money. All because of the conjunction “and.”
Going out the door in women’s clothes is a frightening thing to many crossdressers. So they confine themselves to their home and never meet their sisters in the TG community face to face. Angela Gardner, an expert at getting people out of the house, has a pep talk that will get you dressed and out the door. Don’t miss the fun!
It’s a cruel, cruel world, even before recession induced cutbacks — and The Artist D has had it up to here. One thing just seems to lead to another and another and before you know it we’re some how discussing the “tranny thing.” Find out what it’s all about and read The Artist D’s “Cruel World.” Just do it!
When was the first time you crossdressed? If you are typical you were very young. Dee Levy feels that when you come clean about crossdressing to your spouse it’s a good idea to let her know you were a young boy when you got the urge. She has other advice too in The First Time.
The use of a transsexual prostitute in a blackmail scheme by the fictional motorcycle gang the Sons of Anarchy on the television series of the same name has provoked controversy. Dallas Denny examines the scene.
Some people scrimp and save, clipping coupons and planning their shopping because they have to. Some do it out of habit or custom. Today The Artist D compares apples and oranges.
Last month Dallas Denny posted a list of transgender autobiographies. This month she comments on how useful some of the works are in providing real, useful information about transgender issues. Are some autobiographies better than others? Find out what Dalla thinks.
In this post Sophie incorrectly states that our editor Angela Garnder said Halloween is the high holy day for CDs. JoAnn Roberts told Angela that while they were at a Halloween ball and Angela stole it. But Sophie’s right, Halloween is the biggest excuse for dressing up.
Dina Amberle brings us a steaming potpourri of tidbits and delicacies she has found in the news. From pop stars embracing weight gain to men growing breasts when they don’t want them, to androgynous male models who model women’s clothing on the runway, Dina cooks it, stirs it and serves it in Dina’s Diner.
This week The Artist D asks the question, “What are we giving up on?” Our society seems to be built upon the thesis that you should never give up. But do we know what it is we really want? If we don’t then what are we giving up or not giving up on? The Artist D takes some time from her vacation to expound.
To some people giving TG prisoners hormones and SRS is humane treatment which avoids “cruel and unusual punishment.” To others it’s a waste of taxpayer dollars and a failure of commonsense. The case of convicted killer Michelle Kosliek has got Dee Levy riled up. See what you think of today’s column.
There’s one accessory that no crossdresser can be with out. It goes with all different styles and almost always shows you to your best advantage. It’s compact, but not a compact. It fits in your purse and uses batteries. No dirty thoughts! Most of us can’t be without it. Find out what it is in Our Ultimate Accessory.
Today The Artist D talks about femininity, androgyny and masuclinity. Why do we feel feminine when we put on a dress? Is the dress what makes us feminine or does that come from inside? There are women who wear pants and never wear dresses yet they remain feminine. Can you be feminine in pants?
Hip hop and rap are musical genres that have been dominated by macho men who express hatred of gays and transgendered people in their lyrics. Some rappers have advocated shooting gay people. Now Dee Levy sees hope that the rap world is beginning to change toward a more tolerant view of gays and TGs.
In 2005 a Congress passed and President George W. Bush signed into law the Real ID Act of 2005. It is a draconian law that forces everyone with a driver’s license to bring their proof of birth to the DMV to turn that license into a national ID card. It’s a nightmare for all but definitely for TGs.
Many crossdressers spend a long time hiding in their closets. They work on their femme image alone with only their camera and Internet friends. While not demeaning that expression of femininity Sophie Lynne takes some time to explain the benefits of walking out the door for the first time.
You’ve heard people say it. “That is so chic.” Or “Tres chic.” What does it really mean? Is it being fashionable? Is it following the latest trends? Is it having style? Whatever “chic” is it’s not an easy quality to explain. That’s where Tasi Zuriack steps in. Today Tasi digs in to answer the question, “What is chic?”
The Artist D is pretty much against all imposed characteristics, those imposed by society that is. And she’s all for people acting their age. She just feels you should act the age you feel not the age society says you are.
Dee Levy feels there’s always someone to blame when a marriage hits the rocks and breaks apart. And she warns that while many states have No Fault Divorce the states that don’t are sure to have crossdresser’s wives saving evidence for the trial.
For some reason radical feminists are upset about transsexuals. Are they not really feminists but just a man haters club? Quit possibly. A publisher was set to release a book by a radical feminist. Dallas Denny and and Jamison Green sent the publisher a letter and told them to stop.
