MONTH #3

 

REMEMBER NEX

 

Nex Benedict, a 16 year old non binary student died from the injuries she suffered from a beating by three students in a high school in Owassa, Oklahoma. There have been numerous memorials for Nex. 

She was bullied because she lived her life openly. I hope that the attackers will be published for their crimes. Please pray for her family and friends.

KEEP LIFE IN PERSPECTIVE

 

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

SHARE YOUR STORY

 As trans people it is important that we share our stories. 

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

Everybody has their own story; everybody has their own journey.

~Thalia, Musician (b. 1971)

SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS

 

CONGRATULATIONS, KANSAS CITY!

VARIED LIFE

This past Sunday I shared my testimony at service as part of Black History Month. I shared how my faith has shaped me as a black trans person. 

My life has been varied having been in many arenas. Farm work, messenger, college, military service, clerk, technician. My transition was a gradual process, having discovered my transgender identity as a middle age adult.

I pray that someone was touched by my testimony. As far as I know, I'm the only trans person in the congregation. There may be someone who is struggling that I don't know. I pray that my words will help them in their journey.

VALENTINE WISH

 

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

If you can't get excited about living life, then what are you doing?

~Hill Harper

SHARING MY STORY

During Black History Month, I will be sharing my life story during a Sunday service. I'm looking forward to it.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

COMMENTARY

I watched a program on YouTube which featured a debate between trans women vs conservative women. It was interesting listening to each person's thoughts.

The conservative women agreed that trans women go through a lot. I don't believe they fully grasp what being transgender is about but they doing feel for trans people and the struggles that go though. 

The conversation was civil and informative. One concern I have is straight folks having difficulty wrapping their heads around the transgender experience. Trans people have been around as long as life has existed. We just want to live our lives in peace.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 Freedom lies in being bold.

~Robert Frost, Poet (1874-1963)

NOT ALL ALIKE

The LGBTQ+ community is not a monolithic voting group. There are people of numerous political persuasions.

FINAL THOUGHTS ON 2023 COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON

BEST TEAM-  MICHIGAN

OVERRATED- TEXAS

UNDERRATED- MISSOURI, OKLAHOMA

FEEL GOOD STORY- ARIZONA

UNDER THE RADAR- KANSAS, MISSISSIPPI

DISAPPOINTING- NORTH CAROLINA

THEY WAS ROBBED- FLORIDA STATE

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

YOU ARE LOVED!

 

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

It is not how old you are, but how you are old.

~Jules Renard, Dramatist (1864-1910)

SOMETHING NEW

 

2023 NCAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS

FBS

FCS

CONGRATULATIONS!

2023 NCAA WOMENS VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS

 

DIVISION I

DIVISION II

DIVISION III

NAIA

                

                                                         CONGRATULATIONS!

                                                         

2023 NCAA FIELD HOCKEY CHAMPIONS

 

DIVISION I

DIVISION II

DIVISION III

CONGRATULATIONS!

CHANGING THE NARRATIVE

I pray that this will be a year where our influence will result in definitive and positive changes in our countries narrative. We can't let those who would hurt us and take away our right to exist win.

2023 NCAA WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONS

 DIVISION I

                                      NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY WOLFPACK

DIVISION II

DIVISION III

NAIA

                                                              COLLEGE OF IDAHO YOTES

                                                              CONGRATULATIONS!

2023 NCAA MENS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONS

DIVISION I

                                         OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY COWBOYS

DIVISION II

DIVISION III

                                                             POMONA-PITZER SAGEHENS

NAIA

                                                    MILLIGAN UNIVERSITY BUFFALOES

                                                         

                                                        CONGRATULATIONS!

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

Write it on your heart that every day is the best in the year.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson,  Philosopher (1803-1882)

2024 PROMISES TO BE AN ACTIVE ONE

This year promises to be an active one. I have already set a few personal goals. Getting a chapbook of poetry published. Making out a will. More recitals. 

This will be an active year on the political front with the national election coming up in November. As a trans person it's a big year as the rights of those in LBGTQ communities are threatened. I may get active in some political campaign.

2023 NCAA SOCCER CHAMPIONS-WOMEN

 DIVISION I

DIVISION II

                                         POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY SEA LIONS

DIVISION III

                                           CALIFORNIA LUTHRAN UNIVERSITY REGALS

NAIA

                              CONGRATULATIONS!

2023 NCAA MENS SOCCER CHAMPIONS

 DIVISION I

DIVISION II

 

                                                        FRANKLIN PIERCE RAVENS

DIVISION III

                                                          ST. OLAF COLLEGE OLES

NAIA

CONGRATULATIONS!

2024

 

SAGE ADVICE

 

GOALS FOR 2024

With 2023 winding down, it's time to think of new 🤔  goals for 2024. I know more reading and writing are in store.  I have a few things in mind, Starting a home business is one. 

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

2023 NCAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS

 DIVISION II

DIVISION III

SUNY CORTLAND RED DRAGONS

NAIA

WINTER IS HERE

 

JOURNEY IS THE CLASSROOM

 

Life isn't about the destination, but the journey.