GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

STILL HUMAN

 

QUOTE

 

I HAVE VALUES TOO

Arkansas governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has declared June as "Fidelity Month" rather than Pride Month. A few other states are doing the same under different titles. It encourages Americans to renew their dedication to faith, family, community, and country.

I was pricked with thought that Pride Month is being minimized and contributions by LGBTQ folks minimized. I have faith in God, have a family, involved in the community, and patriotic (a military veteran). I am also transgender. LGBTQ folks are contributing to society. 

Perhaps I'm making a fuss about this; I'm just reading between the lines.  I am not going to be pushed to the margins. . I absolutely refuse to go to the sidelines. 

HAPPY PRIDE

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

SHARING THEIR STORIES

 

I attended this play yesterday. I love to listen to other people's stories.

SIXTH MONTH-SUMMER IS COMING

 

PRIDE MONTH IS COMING

June is pride month. I will be going to a few events this year. I'm working during what my feelings will be this year. There's so much happening around the country regarding the welfare or trans folks.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

 

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

 

WAVERLY DINER

This diner is a staple in Greenwich Village. My wife and I have dined here many times. One of my favorite places to eat.

STOMPING GROUND

This is McDougall and Minetta Streets in Greenwih Village, a place I hung out in my youth. Friday nights and Saturday were my times to be absorbed in the bohemian vibe. There were shops, restaurants, clubs, bars, and music. 

It's still vibrant and lively I still hang out bere though not as much. I keep getting called back to a place that opened my eyes to a unique part of New York life.

HONORING MOMS

 

MOMS