GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

AUTUMN

 

COMMENTARY

I am in political limbo. I left the Democratic Party years ago because they stopped listening to me. I never was a fan of the Repulican Party. I am a registered Indepenndent.

The issues are important than political parties. Homelessness, immigration, hunger, and health should be addressed more than scoring brownie points.  I'm more interested in resolving problems. 

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CRUNCH TIME

 

Now the National League playoff picture

THEY ARE IN

JUST ABOUT THERE

HANGING BY A THREAD

CRUNCH TIME

 

Two weeks left in the season. Playoff push in full swing.

WHO'S IN

American League

CLOSE

STILL IN IT

HANGING BY A THREAD

COMMENTARY

 

I went down to the World Trade Center site last evening on the 25th anniversary. Security was tight (had bags checked) and it was crowded. I come every year. 

My favorite spot is by the waterfalls where the towers once stood. Red and white roses were in prominence at the north site. There were more flags at the south site, It was quiet for the most part. The falls have a calming effect. A band featuring bagpipes plays several songs.

Even after all these years what happened still stings. I have watched many videos and interviews the past few days. I reflected  on the loss of innocent lives. I am also proud of the many people who stepped up big time. Strangers helping strangers. 

I will keep coming here as it is my homage to all those affected by 9/11. 

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BOOK

 

HONORING LABORERS

 

BOOK

 

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HONORING LABORERS

 

ENJOY YOUR YOUTH

While dining at a fast-restaurant, I observed the many young people there. I wasn't sure if they were high school or college students. Feeling their energy, I mused to myself "Enjoy your youth!" 

My body may be old but I'm young at heart. New adventures await me. I mine them like searching  for precious gold.

MY EXISTENCE IS VALID

It's bad enough that society wants to make transpeopple disappear. It s more disturbing when so called 'Christisns'  that I cannot be transgender and Christian.

During church this past Sunday this thought crossed my mind. I remember the inner struggle I experienced when I came out. I was born again in the early 1970s. I came out in 2005. One of the concerns I expressed prior to my spiritual conversion was how each person treats their fellow human being.

My conversion to Christianity was real and so was my acceptance to being trans. Both times I felt relieved and complete. Our experiences are valid. I don't care what critics say about me. 

AUTUMN IS COMING

 

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REST IN PEACE, DOLLY!

 

                                  DOLLY PARTON

                                     1946-2026

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EXPECTATIONS

I once asked a young trasgender woman what she wanted for herself. I believe that she was lost in other people's expectations, and lack of self-confidence.

Each person has unique qualities. When other try to pigeon-hole them in a particular category, I am appaled. It's identity politics at its core and I am chafed by this narrow mindedness. 

I enjoy the numerous expressions of gender. Observing this in my questioning phase helped push me forward in my transition. I am happy where I am. I celebrate the people who discover ther own path. I am evolving all the time. I look forward to what lies ahead in my journey.

NIGHT OWL

 

I enjoy walking the city street at night. It's usually crowded on the main drags with folks dining, shopping, or just hanging out. I favor places less crowded. I particularly enjoy the boardwalks downtown. It's lively, peaceful, and a place I feel totally comfortable.

Being nocturnal, I view the city skyline with admiration and a sense of awe. Solitude in a place where I can just be myself. In a world with so many distractions, I do find oases of quiet spaces.

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LONG AGO, TOMORROW

I listened to a song today by B. J. Thomas titled "Long Ago, Tomorrow". I first heard it in 1971 when I was in the service. Listening to it again brought me back to those confusing times. 

I was 23 years old searching for meaning in my life. The song (and a few others) echoed how I actually felt inside.. Lost. Confused. Longing. That year was one of the most challenging years of my life.

Now I am a happy and content Christian trans person. Listening to "Long Ago Tomorrow" is humbling in that I recognized that I needed something. Sometimes it good to go back to remember where I came from. Now I'm I a much better place

A LIFELINE

 

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FIRST TIME HERE

It was August, 2008, that I wore women's apparel in church for the first time.

BIRTHDAY

 Yesterday, I celebrated my 78th birthday. My spouse also celebrated hers  (82).

EIGHTH MONTH

 

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LGBT HISTORY

 

NEW WORD

 

WORDS OF WISDOM

 

QUOTE

 

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NO EXCUSE

 

SPAIN RULES FOOTBALL WORLD

Congratulations to 🇪🇸 Spain winning the FIFA World Cup Well Done!

 

WHAT DO YOU WANT?

I once asked a young trans woman what she wanted for herself. She was strugglng with where she wanted to go next.

I wonder if this question has been asked to the folks who are struggling. It's a fair e that probably isn't asked enough. Just my opinion. 

Expectations can be an albatross around the neck How to look, what say or don't say, which job one should take. One may fulfill those expectations but still not be accepted. 

Living your own reality is the best way. No one is like you. Being anyone but yourself is self-defeating and stressful. 

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 This happened four years before Stonewall