This piece was originally performed at Greetings, from Queer Mountain, an open mic night in Austin, Texas, in August 2015. We don’t always finish what we start. Society tells us that quitters never win, but sometimes what we almost do or almost become can define us as much as anything else in life. Sometimes, the […]
Summer’s End
This is a piece I wrote in August of 2013. “It’s my BIRTH-day!” was all I could think, lying there in the (thankfully) cotton open-front robe waiting for the male gynecologist to come in for my exam. As a queer woman, this was far from my preference. The female doctor I scheduled an appointment with […]
In Between
This is the transcript of a piece I originally performed in June of 2015 at Greetings from Queer Mountain, an open mic night in Austin. I have a Master’s degree in Performance Studies. That’s why I came to Texas. I work part-time at a local bookstore, and sometimes we run a vendor booth at local […]
Liberation vs Equality: The Way Forward for the Queer Movement
On Friday, in a landmark ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court declared that all 50 states must recognize and perform same-sex marriage ceremonies, citing the 14th Amendment. Before the vote, there were 13 states in which same-sex marriage was illegal. For many LGBTQ individuals, the ruling represents a major milestone in the road toward equality, and […]
Review: Orange is the New Black Season 3
Netflix knew everyone was eager enough for Season 3 of Orange is the New Black that they released it several hours ahead of the June 12 schedule. Buzz had already been circulating on the Internet about the show since Netflix announced back in April that it was already renewed for another season. For those who […]
Review: Orange is the New Black – Season 2
Like a lot of fans, I have been impatiently awaiting Season 2 of Netflix’s Orange is the New Black since… well, since I finished Season 1. Our wish finally came true June 6, and also like a lot of fans, I marathoned all 13 episodes in a matter of days, cursing adult responsibilities like working […]
Caitlyn Jenner and the Journey of Trans Visibility
The Internet has been abuzz since Vanity Fair did an extensive photo shoot and interview with Caitlyn Jenner, who is now officially out as a trans woman. Though the issue will not hit newsstands until June 9, comentary about it has been all over social media since the cover was released this past Monday. As […]
Review: Grace & Frankie
What do you get when you cross The Odd Couple with The Golden Girls? Grace and Frankie, a Netflix original series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. Grace’s husband Robert and Frankie’s husband Sol (played by Martin Sheen and Sam Waterson respectively) have been longtime law partners and close friends. It comes out in the […]
The Identity Project
What defines you? Finding the answer(s) to that seemingly simple yet hugely profound question is the cornerstone of Sarah Deragon’s LGBTQ portrait series, The Identity Project. The Identity Project is a series of portraits meant to reflect the beautiful diversity of the LGBTQ community, explore the labels LGBTQ individuals use to define their sexuality and […]
A Dream Yet Realized
White boys are scared. So scared. That’s literally the only conclusion I can draw based on a recent series of unfortunate events. Earlier this year, CA lawyer Matthew G McLaughlin introduced a voter initiative cheerily entitled the “Sodomite Suppression Act.” It calls for individuals who engage in sodomy to be able “to be put to […]