GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

When things are a disappointment, try not to be so discouraged.

~Carol Burnett

COMMENTARY

The week began at church with a community Thanksgiving dinner.  A number of folks who are struggling were fed. On Monday, it was Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony at SAGE senior center. Thanksgiving on Thursday and the craziness that is called Black Friday(I wasn't out there).

Common threads were the range of emotions from gratitude to sympathy and celebration to madness. Another is the people who were part of this. Many have fared well. Others are still struggling. In the TGLBQI community loneliness and estrangement is magnified even more. The sense of no one caring and vilification can make daily life a living hell.

During my annual time of reflection, I think about all the tumultuous events that have happened. I am reminded that people are my fellow human beings, my neighbors. I have experienced highs and lows, lack and plenty. I am thankful to God that He has sustained and kept me up to this point. I wish the best for my neighbor whether or not I know them.  

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.


~Melody Beattie, Writer

TDOR

Attended Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony at SAGE earlier this evening. Besides reading a few names of those departed, I alson read a poem I had written only a couple of hours earlier titled "I Am Your Neighbor".

SUPPORT THE T

As Transgender Awareness Week is drawing to a close I am concerned about the well being of all TGLBQI people. With the edit from the president to erase our existence, I and others have stated that we will not be erased.

I believe it is high time that LGBT stand up and support the T. Many major LGBT organizations do not have any trans representatives on their board of directors. I'm still mystified by the lack of understanding about trans people even with all the information out there.

On Monday, I will be attending the Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremonies at my senior center to honor the trans and non conforming people lost to violence. Until things change this will be an ongoing event. I pray that change will come sooner rather than later.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.


Marie Curie, Scientist (1867-1934)

TRANS PEOPLE CAN DRESS ACCORDING TO THEIR GENDER

A court in Guyana struck down a law which banned trans people from dressing according to their gender. The law, which was enacted in 1893, has been deemed unconstitutional. Great news for trans Guyanese.

HONORING OUR VETERANS

HAPPY VETERANS DAY!

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron. 


~H. L. Mencken

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to all the winners of last night's election results. A lot of women and people of color won. There were a few shockers also. Democrats made inroads in some tough areas (Texas, Kansas).

Here in New York, the senate flipped from red to blue. Now, hopefully, GENDA can be moved through the senate.

VOTE!

BE SURE TO VOTE!

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

Voting is our right, but it's also our responsibility because if we don't take the next step and elect leaders who are committed to building a better future for our kids, others rights-our rights to clean air, clean water,
 health, and prosperity-are placed directly in harm's way.


~Tom Steyer