BEING REAL

 

MEMORIAL DAY TREK

 

I visited the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial on Memorial Day. It is a trek that make annually. I was in the army (1971-74) during the Vietnam conflict.

 I read some of the comments on the wall. Sitting near the fountain, the old conflicted feelings came up. I never served in Vietnam. The people on the wall were my contemporaries. I almost came to tears.

I am proud of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. The conflicted feelings I experience will always be 5here, I suppose. No matter, I will keep coming here thanking them in my own way. I was a soldier once. Guess I will always be.

HONOR THEM

 

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

CHRISTOPHER STREET PIER

 

I come here a few times in the summer. This is one of few places I can completely be myself.

TRANSITION IS ONGOING

I believe transition is an ongoing process. It's emotional and spiritual to me because life circumstances have dictated this. Iiffe doesn't stand still, so I move along where it takes me. 

After I came out as trans, I posted 'Better late than never." I have focused on aloneness in my writings. I'm not lonely; I just enjoy being by myself. As a septugenarian, passing my wisdom to younger folks is a way of helping them in their journey. 

I am writing on topics such as sex, the desire to leave everything behind, solitude, spirituality, and resilience. I am compelled to challenge much of the conventional views about these topics.   

SECOND FAVORITE

 

This was my second favorite spot in my youth.  The streets were so crowded that you shuffled along. There were restaurants, headshops, theaters, music venues, and headphones, excitement. Friday nights and Saturdays were my time to let loose. I wasn't crazy; I just needed to have the freedom to be different without having to conform to societal moms which could be stifling at times.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS