LGBT HISTORY

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THIS DAY IN LGBT HISTORY – NOVEMBER 15

Musings of an Aging Lesbian  We went to the Melisa Etheridge concert last night. A strange realization struck me: I know none of her songs and have never seen her in concert before. After the concert, I understood why. Her music is not mine. I’ve never been a fan of rocker music, ever, and I

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THIS DAY IN LGBT HISTORY – NOVEMBER 14

Musings of an Aging Lesbian  Tonight is the Melissa Etheridge concert. I’ve never seen her in person but I remember being so impressed with her “Yes I Am” song about coming out. Generationally, I’d rather see Cris Williamson or Holly Near, the artists to whose music I came out in the 70’s. Melissa is more

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THIS DAY IN LGBT HISTORY – NOVEMBER 13

Musings of an Aging Lesbian As I worry about the continued existence of the word Lesbian, I posted my concern on FaceBook. Wow! The responses! Gratitude Day 13 Today I’m grateful for the good health of my 93 year-old mother! Rudyard Kipling said: If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be

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THIS DAY IN LGBT HISTORY – NOVEMBER 12

Musings of an Aging Lesbian  I’m worried about the Pink Triangle as I am worried about the word Lesbian. The Pink Triangle was created by Nazis in concentration camps to identify homosexuals. (Jews had to wear a pink triangle over a yellow Star of David.) This symbol, used to label and shame, was embraced by

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THIS DAY IN LGBT HISTORY – NOVEMBER 11

Musings of an Aging Lesbian Remembering LGBTQ veterans who served and died for this country but who were not fully free in it…. Gratitude Day 11 Today I am grateful for the words of Audra Lorde: “When I dare to be powerful, , to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes

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THIS DAY IN LGBT HISTORY – NOVEMBER 10

Musings of an Aging Lesbian   Yesterday Kelly and I went hiking in the Whitewater Preserve with a number of lesbians from the Palm Springs area. The hike was sponsored by the LGBT Center of the desert. There were eight women ranging in age from about 30 to 72 (that would be moi!). I thoroughly

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THIS DAY IN LGBT HISTORY – NOVEMBER 9

Musings of an Aging Lesbian   Madisyn Taylor wrote: It can be easy sometimes to buy into the illusion of our own insignificance (especially as we’re aging). We may see large corporations or institutions, celebrities or successful people in our community, and compare ourselves to them, thinking that their fame or material power affirm how

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THIS DAY IN LGBT HISTORY – NOVEMBER 8

Musings of an Aging Lesbian Doctor day… pokes here, shots there, referrals to other pokers and shooters, and physical therapy. Getting old requires so much attention to detail. No wonder old people are retired! We don’t have time to do much else than to administer to our own bodies!  Gratitude Day 8 I’m grateful for

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THIS DAY IN LGBT HISTORY – NOVEMBER 7

Musings of an Aging Lesbian Kelly and I are back in Palm Springs now. We went from a high in Sequim of 49 to 93 in PS. Big difference though the warmth feels good. I really do like Palm Springs though I wish it were on the water with a fabulous marina. In my dreams…

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THIS DAY IN LGBT HISTORY – NOVEMBER 6

Musings of an Aging Lesbian  Yesterday, as we continued south to Palm Springs, we stopped (and stayed) at the home of one of my old college roommates, Bobbi. We saw one another every now and then over the years, the last time being 20 year ago. Bobbi is the very first person to whom I