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Turn up the volume — the ‘Modern Love’ podcast is here!
So, OK, the podcast reading of my Modern Love essay is out! You can hear it in two places. If you go here you get the transcript and photos. If you go to the original essay, there’s a button halfway … Continue reading
Posted in Coping, Family, Friends, Marriage, Media, Out and about, Physical appearance, Public reaction, Romance, Surgery, Transgender, Writing
Tagged Ann Dowd, Handmaid's Tale, Modern Love, Modern Love podcast, podcasts, trans marriage, WBUR
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When the ‘Modern Love’ podcast comes calling
I got word in early August that WBUR in Boston, which puts together the “Modern Love” podcast, was going to use my 2011 essay about going through Lina’s transition. (The episode is “dropping” later today here, and since I’m six … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Marriage, Media, Out and about, Romance, Surgery, Transgender
Tagged LBTQ, Modern Love, Modern Love podcast, transgender essays, WBUR
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A transgender marriage? What’s the big deal?
On one hand: What’s the big deal? We’re just a normal married couple leading a typical life. On the other: Yes, it’s a BIG DEAL! We went through a gender transition and it was traumatic and I want to keep … Continue reading
Posted in Coping, Family, Friends, Marriage, Out and about, Uncategorized
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The power of ‘renaming ceremonies’
I enjoyed this article just out in the New York Times on “renaming ceremonies” for trans people – a time to state, “this is my new name and my new presence.” It’s a recognition and a validation. It’s especially meaningful … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Marriage, Out and about, Transgender
Tagged Transgender renaming ceremonies
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Four years later, and a new country
I was asked to contribute to a collection of essays by and about partners of transgender and other non-conforming people. More on the book when it’s published next year. We decided to use a reprint of my Boston Globe article … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Marriage, Out and about, Politics, Writing
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‘Trans Bodies, Trans Selves,’ a must-own
Over the past few weeks I’ve been thumbing through the behemoth compilation “Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource for the Transgender Community,” planning to write about the recently published book soon. I did see an Associated Press story about it … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Coping, Family, Fashion, Friends, Legal issues, Marriage, Media, Out and about, Physical appearance, Politics, Public reaction, Romance, Surgery, Therapy, Transgender, Work, Writing
Tagged transgender resource
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Discussing gender fluidity benefits us all
I found this recent New York Times article titled “Generation Generation LGBTQIA” fascinating. It documented what many of us have been noticing for years — the trend of gender fluidity. Not gay or straight or bi or trans, but “whatever….” Here’s the … Continue reading
Proud to be a part of the NC Pride Parade
Even before we were lesbians (actually I felt like a lesbian before we knew we’d be perceived as lesbians because my husband was so tender), and of course we’re really not lesbians, if you want to get official. But … … Continue reading
Here’s the real Secret — The Year-End List
Last night, Lina and I did I The Year-End List for 2011. It’s an exercise I first did with my friend Kristin, and then, when partnered, with Lina. And I try to spread the word about it to everyone. It’s … Continue reading
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Why write about us? Because I can
People have asked why I decided to write about my life with Lina, my transgender wife. My answer is simple: Because I can. I’ve written about my personal life for decades, so that part is nothing new. But this time … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Media, Out and about, Writing
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She Was the Man of My Dreams 