Now that all the celebrations are over, it is time reflect and remember the good things that happened . It is also a chance to think about where we want to go and what we want to see happen.
Monday, July 06, 2026
Saturday, July 04, 2026
Friday, July 03, 2026
Thursday, July 02, 2026
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
SUMMARY
On this last day of Pride Month, I am grateful for the wonderful experiences. The parade was vibrant with mostly young people in attendance. I just took in the vibes of the music as floats and marchers paraded by.
Another year has passed. Next year is coming. I watched marches in other cities. A few banned parades, but the show went on. Good for them! Many anti-trans were introduced and defeated.
It was a year of trials and tribulations. People stood up against those who want to erase us. It has been a year of resilience. This septugenarian is happy and celibrate this year..
HAPPY PRIDE!
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Saturday, June 27, 2026
COMMENTARY
This year I invested more time reflecting on my trans journey. In my nearly 21 years, it has been a strange and wonderful trip. In the early years, I wondered if this was right. Reconciling my Christian faith with my being transgender was a challenge. In the end I was able to it, with God's help.
Passing was never my goal. I just wanted to live a quiet and normal life enjoying the things I always did. The question of why I believed that I was differen has been answered. I am at peace with being transgender.
I am coming out every day. Someone who is walking around struggling with their gender could be watching me. A few years ago someone I know came out as bisexual. She shared that by my being out, it made it easier for her.
I willy be going to the pride march tomorrow as a spectator. I will celebrate in my quiet way feeling the vibes of a journey that has been a joy.
Friday, June 26, 2026
Thursday, June 25, 2026
COMPTON CAFETERIA RIOT
This happened in Auguzt 1966 in San Francisco, three years before Stonewall. Transgender women and drag queens were tired of police harassment. On a hot night, during a raid, they said enough!
From what I understand, a female patron was handled roughly by a cop. She threw hot coffee in his face. The other girls fought with their handbags and shoes. All hell broke loose as the riot spilled out into the street. I don't believe there is any film about what happened outside.However it set inmotion transgender advocacy.
The cafeteria is gone. A plaque marks the spot where the riot happened.
There is a documentary on Youtube titled "Screaming Queens"
I also recommend the book "Transgender History" by Susan Stryker.
More photos
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
PRIDE MOMENT
Not knowing why I believed that I was different troubled me for a long time. Now twenty plus years later, I am comfortable with the person that I am.
With pride week in full swing I am reminded of the struggles I had. The near blow-ups, confusion, the darkness I experienced. I am reminded of the little steps that I took seeking answers to why I believed that I was different.
I remember the feeling I had when I first tried on women's clothes. What surprised me was that I felt no guilt or shame. My wife found my clothes while I was at work. Five hours later, I had probably the toughest conversation ever. She didn't understand but was willing to go with me. I was more concerned about our marriage ending.
I had to educate her and myself. I encouraged her to ask me any questions she had. Support group meetings at the LGBT Center were very helpful. There were so many different gender expressions. Those experiences helped push me forward.
Initially, I came out as a crossdresser. As weeks passed I realized that my feelings ran deeper than just wearing women's clothes. Upon research, I saw the word 'transgender.' Like a light switch, the connection was made. I had my answer!
Another obstacle was reconciling my Christian faith with my being transgender. in 2008, I entered a church for the first time in women's apparel. I felt no guilt or shame. It felt right! My church family accepted me with open arms. My wife accepted me completely after two years. She stated it publicly.
As I celebrate Pride month, I am grateful for the many wonderful experiences and the friends I have made. I will be going to the pride this Sunday. My marching days are over. I'm just a spectator enjoying the vibes of thousands of other folks celebrating liberation and completeness.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
CHERISH EACH MOMENT
I have experienced loss the past few months. Each one feels different but a loss nevertheless. Whenever I think about the person(s), I think about the time I talked with them, dined with them, did activities with them.
I cherish the moments shared. They varied in length but were important. Cherish the moments you are because it will be gone. We were brought together for a certain amount of time, then moved on with our journeys.
Life moves on, however, I take the time to smell the roses. I celebrate the lives that have transitioned, reminding me it was time for them to take flight. Gone physically but forever in my heart.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Monday, June 15, 2026
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026
COMMENTARY
With a third of the season completed, here are my thoughts.
THE BEST
SURPRSING TEAM
DISAPPOINTING TEAMS
ROLLING ALONG
FEEL GOOD STORY
STILL TERRIBLE AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
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