MEMORIAL DAY-REMEMBERING OUR HEROES/HEROINES

Remember the men and women who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy. As a veteran, I am very mindful of this.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

There is one, and only one, thing in modern society more hideous than crime namely, repressive justice.


Simone Weill, Philosopher (1909-1943) 

TRANSGENDER FLAG DAY

August 19th is transgender pride flag day! mark it on your calendar.

COMMENTARY-GUN VIOLENCE

Once again there's been another mass shooting in a school. At least ten people lost their lives by a person(s) with a gun. THere are calls for for gun control. THere are those who, despite what happened and are sympathetic, defend the Second amendment. fortudiously. 

What is missing here is any thoughts about the shooters. Are they all mentally ill? Did they break because of problems at home? Not all the shooterswere mentally ill. Some were angry. Others were hell bent on hurting whoever came in their path. I understand both sides of the argument abot guns but a greater point is being overlooked- the people who commit these horrible acts. Unless how to intercept the people with help they need before hand, all that is being blown is hot air. .

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

Through perseverance many people win out of what seemed destined to be certain failure.


~Benjamin Disraeli

REFLECTION AND THOUGHTS ABOUT CONVERSION

I sat in an empty church today, praying and meditating. Thoughts of my childhood flooded my mind. I was blessed to have wonderful parents who nurtured me along with my brother and sister. I remember going to church and Mass. I never knew that years later I would have a spiritual conversion. Many years after that, I have a conversion of moving from one gender to the other (male to female).  

Looking back I believe that my spiritual conversion helped me to weather the storms of questioning whether my gender was the authentic one I was living. Now thirteen years later, I can say that I made the right choice. I've never been happier in my life.

MOM'S DAY

TRANS SOCIAL AT SAGE CENTER

The Transgeneration Theater Project performed at the Sage Center in midtown. It was the third year of performing. The theme was 'Stages of Birth' from the trans and gender non conforming perspective. A number of trans and gnc people were in attendance and the performance was a success. Afterwards there was a Q & A and comments. There will be a second performance this Friday, May 18th, at 7 PM which is open to the general public.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.


~Theodore Hesburgh

LET PEOPLE BE THEMSELVES

I have always believed that people can be whoever they want to be. It bothers me when some say that we have to dress, look, or speak in a particular way. A person can be ignored or pushed aside because they aren't a particular generation, age, or part of a particular group. Having been on my own since I was a teen, those dynamics are unimportant to me. 

No one defines me or who I should be. What helped me during my questioning phase was seeing the many different gender expressions and identities. Each individual is free to discover life on their own terms.  Being comfortable in one's own skin is priceless.

SWEEP! SWEEP!

The Mets were swept by Atlanta and Colorado. No one is hitting.

JUNE PRIDE PARTY

The Beyond Labels Ministry at church is preparing for a Pride Party in June. That month is full with activities capped off  with the pride march later in the month. The theme this year will be the 70s dance music. Wow! I love this! Donna Summer. The Trammps. Chic. Have to visit some vintage or consignment stores for some outfits. 

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life's search for love and wisdom. 


~Rumi, Poet (1207-1273)