Category Archives: Out and about

‘Modern Love’ essay: the gift that keeps giving

Posted on September 16, 2019 by didaniel

The essay that keeps giving returns to the spotlight, in a manner of speaking. Modern Love editor Daniel Jones has revised his compilation of essays to coincide with the upcoming Amazon series based on the popular New York Times column. … Continue reading →

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Empathetic electrologist highlights ‘Transgender Profiles’

Posted on July 25, 2018 by didaniel

There’s a classic TV commercial for hair-dyeing (as they used to call it back then) with the tagline “Does she or doesn’t she: only her hair dresser knows for sure.” In the male-to-female trans world, the tagline could be: “only … Continue reading →

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‘She Said’ a universal, personal wive’s tale

Posted on June 27, 2018 by didaniel

The thing that most surprises me and never surprises me at all is how other “wife of” stories are not at all like my story and totally like my story. Yep, the personal is universal, and indeed Anne M. Reid … Continue reading →

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Danica Roem paves way for transgender politicians

Posted on November 8, 2017 by didaniel

Among the many pieces of positive election news today is this: Danica Roem was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates and will be the first openly transgender person to serve in a state legislature. This, folks, is a big, … Continue reading →

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Turn up the volume — the ‘Modern Love’ podcast is here!

Posted on October 12, 2017 by didaniel

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 →

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When the ‘Modern Love’ podcast comes calling

Posted on October 11, 2017 by didaniel

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 →

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A transgender marriage? What’s the big deal?

Posted on October 7, 2017 by didaniel

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 →

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‘The Pearl of Africa’: A story with heart

Posted on November 17, 2016 by didaniel

I’ve just watched “The Pearl of Africa,” a lovely, intimate documentary by Swedish filmmaker Johnny von Wallström about a transgender woman who left Uganda for her safety after being outed in a national newspaper. (A free web series is here.) … Continue reading →

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Every coming out is a new challenge

Posted on April 5, 2016 by didaniel

I wrote the below “letter to the editor”at the News & Observer, the paper based in Raleigh, North Carolina, home of the legislature that passed the onerous anti-LGBT law, called HB2.  I just 30 minutes ago read how PayPal has … Continue reading →

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The power of ‘renaming ceremonies’

Posted on October 29, 2015 by didaniel

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 →

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