Dimensions : v.2: no.7(1988:Feb.)
- Title
- Dimensions : v.2: no.7(1988:Feb.)
- Description
- Dimensions was a lesbian lifestyle magazine published in Lubbock, TX from July 1986 until the end of 1996. Content includes national news, poetry, book reviews, advice columns, and horoscopes.
- Publisher
- en_US Visions Publishing Co.
- Date Issued
- 1988-02
- Relation
- Dimensions
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- All rights reserved by Visions Publishing Co. Reproduced in collaboration with J.D. Doyle's Houston LGBT History Archive.
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- Dimensions
- Creator
- en_US Visions Publishing Co.
- Contributor
- Hunter, Roxanne
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- File digitized by Chambers Library from original issue donated by Herland Sister Resources.
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- Lesbians
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Table of Contents
Vol. 2 Issue 7
February 1988
FEAirU]RES
Love, LusL & Infatuation
(The Basics)
18
the Coffee Club:
Book Reviews
24
QUIZ:
How Ronnantic Are You?
26
ME^GOEAIR
EEATHJEES
BIACK HISTORY
MONTH
To the Editor
News
What's Goin' On
6
5
Dear Agnes
Graffiti Page
Horoscope
Directory
14
23
30
34
Classifieds
37
10
& fictiQU
(Poetry
17&22
Diimskm is published by Visions Publohing Co., P.O. Box 856, Lubbock, TX 79408, Pbonc:(806)197-96M. Opinions expressed
by columnists do not necessarily reflect thoae of Dimensions or its staff. PuUication of the names of any person or organization is not an
indicatioD of sexual orientation. Subscription Rates: 6 mos. S12.00, 1 yr. S24.00. Payment must accompany all subscription orders.
Copyri^t G 1988 by V bions Publishing Co. All rights reserved. RcproductioD in whole or in part is strictly prohibited.
Any letter received by Dimensions will be assumed for publicaticn. Ail letters must ayiude signature, address and phone number. We
reserve the right to edit letters as we feel necessary. The writers name will be withheld if so requested.
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TO THE EDITOR
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Ladies,
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been for me.
You all do a marvelous job on
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which I enjoy very much. Keep up
the good work!
after
another
you
are
due
congratulations on surviving this past
year and a half! Thank you for
providing a publication — at long
last — in Texas that is produced and
run by women.
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now seven years old, it is easy to
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LESBIAN/GAY
NEW TRUSTEES
ANNOUNCED
FOR TEXAS
HUMAN RIGHTS
FOUNDATION
TV PROGRAM
AIRS IN AUSTIN
Austin - LesbianGay Straight
Talk
is
a
new
television
magazine of news, culture and
opinion serving the Lesbian and
Gay communities of Central
Austin - The Texas Human
Rights
Texas. It airs at 7 PM each
Monday evening (except for the
second Monday of each month)
Trustees:
on Austin Cable Channel 10.
has
Marvin
Prevost,
Assistant Attorney General for
The program is produced and
hosted by Tom Doyal and Linda
the State of Texas in Austin,
and Joel Martinez of the
Martinez & Anderson law firm
Farin. Interview quests include
lesbian and gay writers,
community activists, and artists.
in Houston.
Prevost is one of the founders
Austin writer Georgia Cottrell,
author of the best-selling
Shoulders.
Foundation
announced the addition of two
new members to its Board of
of The Ebony Connection in
Austin, an organization for
black lesbians and gay men that
provides cultural, educational
and networking opportunities
contributes
bookolas, brief book reviews,
during most programs.
Future programs will feature
representatives from Austin
Lesbians Speak Out, San
for its members. In addition, he
serves
on
the
Waterloo
Counseling Center Board of
Directors and is past chair of
Francisco activist and writer
Sally Gearhart, novelist Toby
that group.
Johnson, Green Party activist
Charles Dews, author Georgia
Cottrell, lobbyist Glen Maxey
and Dara Gray, Executive
A University of Texas law
school graduate (1982), Prevost
spent over two years as a Staff
Attorney at the Department of
Director of the Texas Human
Community
Rights Foundation. Tune in
Monday evenings for an
extraordinary
television
Affairs
before
joining the Attorney General's
staff in September of 1985. Mr.
Prevost is from Houston.
experience.
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Joel
Martinez
has
been
in
JACKSON
CAMPAIGN
NAMES
private practice for the past five
years and specializes in
iminigration. Prior to opening
his own firm, he worked for six
years with a large Houston law
LESBIAN/GAY
firm. A graduate of Columbia
University's law school in
1977, he returned to his home
in Texas, having grown up in
Brownsville, and completed his
undergraduate work at Rice
University.
He is currently serving Political
Action Chair for Gay/Lesbian
Hispanics Unidos and as a
board member for the Houston
Gay/Lesbian Political Caucus.
In Addition, he is a volunteer
for The AIDS Legal Hotline. In
his spare time, Joel enjoys the
opera and serves on the
Houston Opera Company's
Board of Directors.
THRF President Lee Taft noted
that "the THRF Board of
Trustees is particularly pleased
to have Joel and Marvin on the
board in light of their extensive
contacts
in
minority
communities.
Having
sponsored
the
"AIDS,
Minorities and the Law"
Conference, the trustees are
committed to the recognition of
the minority position in
gay/lesbian rights litigation."
The Texas Human Rights
Foundation is a statewide non
profit litigating organization
devoted to the protection of
legal rights for gay and lesbian
citizens of Texas.
DESK
Washington, DC - Jerry Austin,
national campaign manager for
Jesse Jackson, announced the
hiring of Randy Miller to staff
the lesbian/gay desk of the
campaign. Miller is a former
staffperson of the October '87
National March on Washington
for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
Prior
to
the
March
on
Washington, Miller worked as a
program director in the national
headquarters of the United
Methodist Church.
Addressing why he supports
Jackson's
Presidential
Campaign,
Miller
said,
"Jackson's politics are very
much in line with many in the
lesbian/gay community. He's
the only candidate who talks
about needing to fight racism
and homophobia as part of the
struggle against AIDS. He's the
only one who understands the
homophobia. Jackson's policies
of social justice and peace and
his
methods
of
coalition-
building are in tune with our
community. He brings our
issues-all of our issues- to the
national political scene with a
strength and vision unmatched
by any other candidate."
Miller's hiring coincides with
the launching of local Lesbian
and
Gays
for
Jackson
Committees around the country.
Strengthening Black Gay and
NATIONAL
Lesbian Institution", "Building
BLACK GAY &
LESBIAN
CONFERENCE
a Stronger Political Voice,"
"The Quality of Life and
Relationships," Black Gay and
Lesbian
Enterprises
and
TO BE HELD
Los Angeles - The National
Coalition of Black Lesbians &
Gays and the Los Angeles
Chapter of Black & White Men
Together are co-sponsoring the
National Black Gay and Lesbian
Conference in L^s Angeles,
California, February
through
the
14th.
12th
The
conference
been
has
has
endorsed by many individuals
and organizations across the
Financial Stability" and "AIDS!
What Does it Mean to Black
Gays and Lesbians."
Speakers
and
workshop
presenters will include political
and civil rights leaders and well
as leaders from organizations in
the Black Gay and Lesbian
Community.
To
register
and
make
reservations, contact NBGLC,
P.O. Box 29812, Los Angeles,
CA 90027.
country
The conference is a three day
forum designed for Black Gay
men
and Lesbians to come
together and share the wealth of
information gained from their
particular
viewpoints
and
experiences as members of both
the
Black
and
Gay
communities.
Focus areas at the conference
will
be
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Sweethearts Ball
Sunday, February 14th
Prizes for Best Dressed Couple
Bring In Your Rodeo Ticket Stub
And Get 50Off Your First Drink!
Fabulous Drag Shows!!
Check at Bar for Dates&I>etai!s
Ccxning Socxi! I
C&W Singer
PEPPER
Tuesdays • C&W Dance Lessons
Wednesdays • Pool League Night
Tuesdays & Thursdays • Beer Bust
Sundays• Beer bust 4pm-10pm
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THAT'S eClN' €N
A Monthly List|n
Events
All Around Texas,
AUSTIN - The word on the
streets is that NEXUS &
PETTICOAT JUNCnON are
having a formal Valentine's
Ball on Sunday the 14th! Of
course, formal attire won't be
required but is suggested, so get
your prom dress to the cleaners
and call the florist, it's gonna to
New Mexico
details! Also, be sure to ask
your favorite bartender about
the
Super-Duper
Drag
Shows that are up and coming.
Don't forget to say hello to
Betsy and Ida while you're
there, after all, they are the
one's responsible for all the fun
you're having!
be a big event! On the 21st it is
the ever-popular Employee
Drag Show featuring the band
"SMOOCH". Keep an eye out
for Phillip, (he's the one with
the mustache) I'm sure he looks
darned cute in a dress! Also, be
sure
to
check
all
of
DALLAS - Its gonna be a big
month
at
RUMORS
in
February! Starting on the 10th,
Lesbian Visionaries will be
holding there first annivers^
party at RUMORS with live
NEXUS/PJ's daily specials and
entertainment from a number of
goings on in their ad in the
local performers. On the 12th,
center of this
Dimensions!
impersonations
issue
of
HOUSTON - The big news at
the RANCH this month is the
Sweetheart's Ball to be held
Bill Green will be doing his
of
Joan
Rivers and Lily Tomlin. On
the 18th, it is a Beer Tasting
Party, youll get a chance to
sample all kinds of imported
beers!
On
the
19th
it's
on Valentine's Day, Sunday the
14th! There will be prizes for
the best dressed couple and lots
Country & Western music
and dancing with the Little
of romantic music to dance to!
If you are headed for the rodeo
at the Astrodome, be sure to
save your ticket stub -
but not least, on the 26th, Las
Rainbow
Vegas
Band. And, Last
Night
comes
to
first drink for only 500!
C«feW singer Pepper is coming
RUMORS. Of course, if you
can't make it to these special
events, there are always the
weekly specials! Tuesdays there
are
Wine
Specials,
soon to the RANCH, keep an
eye on this space for dates and
Lessons
present it at the bar and get your
Wednesdays its C&W Dance
and
Longneck
Specials, Thursdays are New
favorite
Music
$1.50
buffet. Tuesdays you can find
Vodka Weil Drinks. After
Hours come to RUMORS on
out what the future holds for
Nights
and
Friday and Saturday beginning
in February and finally, there's
movies
a
free
you
with
Tarot
Card
Readings and a free buffet.
There's
open
stage
on
the free Sunday Brunch with
entertainment and an open mike
following.
A
special
Thursdays, Band
Fridays
and
Valentine's Brunch will be
served on the
14th with
Saturdays!
Tenderloin, pasta primavera and
other good things to eat!
and
Dancin'
Night on
Dancin',
Dancin'
on
DALLAS - The newe.st bar on
the Dallas landscape is the ZOO
and it sounds like fun to me!
DENTON One-Dollar
In addition to
beer
on
Thursdays and 25^ Draft on
Tuesdays, TJ's is having a
Valentine's Party with all the
trimmings on Saturday the 13th.
You can get your picture taken
with your sweethean and get a
sweethean
drink
and
dance
Every Wedne.sday and Sunday
the consumate performer. Cozy
White will host .some very
special shows. Sunday at the
ZOO you can also get brunch
from ll:3()-3pm. Beer Bust
from 4-7pm and the show starts
at 9:30. Thursdays bring you
Jazz during Happy Hour and
close all night long ... just like
at your junior/.senior prom! Get
out your guitar and your dancin'
shoes on
Hometown
X>ff TH€
the 27th for the
Variety
I/I
Show!
An array of talented Dentonites
will be on hand to shock, amaze
and entertain!
HOUSTON
Marion
Coleman.
owner
of
kindred spirits will be
celebrating her 7th year in "the
bar business" on Valentine's
Day! Be sure to stop in, a big
party is in the works.
UNIQUE GIFTS
T-SHIRTS
fiDULT & OCCASION
CHRDS
PRINTS & POSTERS
KINDRED SPIRITS is also the
place to go for some unusual
entertainment throughout the
week. Monday's are Movie
Nights with some of your
OPEN
MON-FR110-10
SAT 10-9
SUN 1-5
3921 CEDAR SPGS.
DALLAS,TX
214-521-9051
Dance
Music following all
night long. Tuesdays there is
Blowout is scheduled for the
26th with an Anniversary
Happy Hour all night long
and 50v? Miller. Friday nights
Pool Tourney on the 21st.
Happy Anniversary!!!
bring a great mixture of C&W
and Dance Music as well as
Champagne
Specials!
Of
course, there are drink specials
every night! Also, coming in
March is the ZOO Jungle, a
DALLAS
-
something
unique for
Looking
for
your
special Valentine? Look no
further - this is OFF THE
patio serving buckets of Corona
and pitchers of beer. Be sure to
STREET'S favorite time of year
and it shows! Everything from
say hello to Judy while you're
cards
there.
sculpture
&
and
T-shirts
to
prints
can
found there. It's a great place to
shop for your sweetheart!
ALBEQUERQUE - Gil and
the
rest of the
gang
at
CORKY'S have conspired to
HOUSTON
- A
word of
bring you the best in live
entenainment on Valentine's
Day with a Valentine's
appreciation is extended to
Show! Don't miss out, it could
be the event of the year! Check
at the bar for weekly drink
making plans to relocate by
early February! She should be
open and ready for fun in the
specials
and
Narene Kee at the ROCK N
HORSE. Narene is currenUy
other
near future!
entertainment!
SAN
SAN ANTONIO - If your
ZOO has re-OF>ened after not
last 12 relationships lasted one
month apiece, maybe
one but two fires! Welcome
you
back girls! Re-decoration isnt
quite complete but that doesn't
stop these two ... Pani &
Lolly say it has been tough but
plans are in the works for a 4th
Anniversary Party and it
should be a big one! The date
should attend the Valentine's
di^tssion group at the
JEZEBEL on Tuesday the 9th
the topic 'is long-term
relationships. On
the 23rd
they ask the burning question:
What is a normal family? The
was still up in the air at press
Destructive Myth of Ozzie
time so be sure to check at the
& Harriet. If ,yoii aren't in the
bar for details. Also, on Sunday
mood for Serious discussion,
there
many
things
will
be
to
entertain!
ANTONIO - In
you aren't aware, the NOO
the 14th there will be an early
Valentine's Show with lot's
of entertainrrient and plenty of
Debbie Fier will entertain on
time to snuggle up on the dance
the 14th, a 4th Anniversary
floor afterwards!
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FORT WORTH - Barbara at
PARTNERS tells me that J.
Christopher will be appearing
Saturday the 13th to help you
Be, Sa/tc
celebrate Valentine's! Also, be
sure to check out their ad in this
issue for a complete rundown of
weekly specials!
ywjutifjsd
HOUSTON - February is
going to be a busy month over
at BACCHUS. On February
5th,
there
will
be
a
jbimui&ionA
Cominunity Fundraiser at
9pm. It will be a musical variety
show with comedy & live
entertainment.
On
the
6th,
Becky & Amy will exchange
their wedding vows. And last,
but certainly not least, Mark
will be celebrating his birthday
Column,!
on the 15th.
Things fire Hoppening fit Rumors!
TUES-WINE SPECIALS
WEDS-C&W NIGHT W/LONGNECK SPECIALS
THURS-NEW MUSIC NIGHT/SI.50 VODKA WELL DRINKS
FRI & SAT-AFTER HOURSI
Friday, February 12th
Bill Green does Joan Rivers & Uly Tomlin
Sunday, February 14th
Special Valentine Brunch
irf'.'rjs
Thursday, February 18th
Beer Tasting Party
Friday, February 19th
The Little Rainbow Band
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DALLAS, TX
(214)828-4471
Friday, February 26th
Las Vegas Night
Sinszvers your questions about Cove,
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Dear Agnes,
As you well know, Valentine's
The third year for Valentine's
she put balloons and streamers
Day is rapidly approaching and
all over the kitchen and study
I have lived with a wonderful
and had made a poster size
woman for the last six years. I
though it would be nice to share
red heart that simply said be my
Valentine's for me. It was a big
with your readers some of the
Valentine.
things we have done on past
lover's days. A couple of years
We have also given each other
jewelry, flowers, dinner out,
we had no money.
and and once she had me called
home from work under false
The first year we were together
neither one of us had money; so
I made coupons: Good for one
afternoon in the park. Good for
pretense but it was great when I
got there. I don't really
recommend this one unless you
an afternoon in bed. Good for
know where your lover works
quiet evening at home. I drew
or she can lie with a straight
little coupon looking drawings
on plain typing paper and gave
face.
them to her. It was one of our
thirty minutes early, rushed
is a special part of our
relationship and we look
forward to it each year. It is one
holiday that is reserved for just
us and what happ>ens is limited
only by our imaginations. I am
looking forward to whatever
nicest
Needless to say Valentine's day
Valentine's ever. The
possibilities are as limitless as
your imagination.
The second year we were
together. I took off work about
home, turned down the bed
surprises may be in store this
covers, put a cooler of wine in
the bedroom,and made a dinner
''All Hearts"
we could eat in bed. When she
Santa Fe
year.
arrived home I had a tape we
both loved playing real low in
Dear Hearts,
the background and I met her at
the door in one of my favorite
Thanks for sharing with us!
Your letter certainly gives me a
nighties. You can imagine the
few ideas.
rest. It was wonderful.
-14-
Dear Agnes,
I'm 23 years old and have been
out for four years. I recently
met a woman who has been out
for six years. We have a great
time together and she says she
wants a serious relationship
with me. I want one with her
too.
The problem is when we go out
she sure doesn't act liS;e it.
When we are out she kisses
everyone in the bar. She sits in
people's laps and flirts past the
normal extent that most people
do. She lets people grab her and
frankly acts sleazy.
WUITIi TO
OMR AGiXES
WITH
YOUR
PRORUSHS OR
COMNEXTS A'f:
IIIJIENSIONS
P.O. BOS 856
LVBBOCK,IS 70408
When we are alone it is a
different story. She is very
loving and caring, but the
minute we get to a party or the
bar-it's repidsive.
I have tri^ to tell her how I feel
about her
behavior, but she
ny woman who
feels actual horror or
revulsion at the thought of
kissing or embracing or
having physical rel(^ions
insists I am being silly.
Where do I go from here? Any
with another woman
should reexamine her
ideas?
feelings and attitudes not
Not Happy
only about other women,
San Marcs
but also about herself. A
positive attitude about our
bodies and toward
Dear Not,
Acceptable
behavior
means
different things to different
people. You say you have
talked to her. Talk to her again
and tell her specifically how her
behavior m^es you feel and
why. Also tell her that you do
not think you are being silly.
Where you go from here could
be bas^ on her reaction and
willingness to compromise.
You have got to decide what is
best for
you
and
act
accordingly.
<S
touching ourselves and
toward any physical
contact that might
naturally develop with
another woman is
essential to self-love and
accepting our own
bodies as good and
beautiful.
-Share Hite
The Hite Report
\^Macmillan, 1976
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5\s the soft zuarm sunCight peahs through the curtains
Icatch a^Cimpse ofthe BCue shy;
andsudcCenCy this moment is Cost in time
CFor today is onCy But a memory.
Sind as I thinhi visionsfrom the comers ofmy mind are
fCashed upon the screen (f- my thoughts
Memories so rvarm, tender and cariny.
S\BCe toforyet cdCeCsefor thesefezv Briefmoments,
Iam Cost in (Paradise.
dJhe thouyht oftoyethemess surrounds me
andconsumes my Beiny.
Iam But a creature ofpassion,
andyet, aren't zue aCC.
'We aCChave ourfantasies,
and mine isfOU.
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dCouston, dX
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LOVE.
INEATUATION
(The Basics
by Cameron Taylor
Love is a strange and fickle emotion
'ail you can think about is her! Get
that afflicts almost all humans sooner
.this meting over so I can call.... And
or later. Countless books and poetry
^driving home in rush hour traffic you
are dedicated to the subject. There are
^earch for her car. Sure you would
also statues, paintings, buildings,
recognize it. So what if there are 700
boats, planes, and
other cars that look just like her's.
You look anyway.... And if you are at
grave stones
dedicated in the name of love. Love
even has it's own holiday- not a paid
holiday, I might add. But maybe it
should be. It is certainly a more
drove down the street. It has to be
exciting holiday than
Day.
phone so you rush to answer it....And
Columbus
Love has many faces and stages and it
is never the same for any two people.
In fact if you walk up to two different
people and ask,"What is Love?" You
will get two completely different
home-yes, that is her car that just
her's or maybe that is her on the
of course there is the jealously
monster which no one likes to
associate with but everybody does. It
is the fourth time today her ex-lover
has called, first it was the cat had
kittens and the last three times she
answers. Like all emotions, love is
called she just couldn't decide where
different things to different people.
to put them. And you could have told
her where to put them the first time!
There are however some similarities
and sure fire signs to indicate when
you are "in love". For example: You
can't get her out of your mind. Of
word and
emotion - hormonal
related. Lust is often confused with
course, you are at work and this is
love. In many relationships,
Then there is lust, also a four letter
lust
one of the most critical meetings of
does play a key role. For example:
the year for your work unit and .18_ There is a hot passion and you can
never seem to get enough of each
other...And who cares if dinner guest
sending flowers, having a champaign
dinner in front of the fireplace, doing
weird and unexpected things to and for
are arriving in fifteen minutes- we
a potential lover. Now romance is
have time...And who cares if I only
practiced by all participants in the
game of love from the lust chaser to
other or keep your hands off each
have a thirty minute lunch and it's a
ten minute dnve one way — we have
time...And yes, it is three-thirty in
the mcMTiing and you have got to get
up at five - we have time. Now thank
God this phase of love wanes after a
few years and we begin to realize there
is still a world out there or all of
civilization, as we know it, might
come to a halt Now for some people
when this phase of the relationship is
over,they are off to "greener pastures"
and to chase lust again and again...
But there are the die hards, who realize
what lust is and put it in it's proper
the infatuationist. Some people get
love and romance mixed up. It's an
easy mistake.
Love, like all emotions, is difficult to
explain. The dark side is so dark; hurt,
pain, tears and the thought, I'm never
going through that again. But we so
quickly forget and that is because the
bright side cancels out the dark. The
heart has wings and there is passion
again. It is all consuming. And the
nicest part about love is there are no
restrictions. Anybody can find it!
place within a relationship. These
people also realize there is nothing
wrong when you grow beyond the
point where you can't keep your hands
off each other anymore.
Now no discussion about love would
be complete if infatuation were left
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being "in love". As with the lust
chaser, the infatuationist can often fall
In ConcertI
in and out of love in a matter of
weeks or in some cases days. The
major difference between these two is
the infatuationist really believes they
have found love with each and every
relationship. If you aren't acquainted
with an infatuationist you may be
missing out because often the
infatuationist has fascinating stories.
Beware - after six months or so all
the stories began to sound like reruns
of Dallas.
Romance and love seem to go hand in
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so wounded,broken,fragile,free?
How con I fill up your world,
now that your heart has opened up to me,unfurled?
To cup your love inside my hand
is folding wings from sky that softly land,
I gather now and guard the spills,
and all my mind and soul it quickly fills.
Con you touch me now and see and feel
that all of this is really real?
Are there more softer words to say
to seal your heart with me to stay?
I see your heart and feel its beat
with no more chains, no more retreat
Suspended,healing in its place
yet slowly waiting, mending with its grace.
Now turn around and look to see
all I am youformedin me.
At last I earn your treasured smile
I feel so whole,complete somehow.
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A Discussion ofLesbian Literature Both New and Old
This month T. Sumner Reviews:
The Love of
Good Women
by Isabel Miller
Say Jesus and
Come To Me
by Ann Allen Shockley
Valentine's Day is upon us and
even though spring isn't here
quite yet, the anticipation can be
they could be more than a
servant to men. It is a story of
love. It is a story of change. It
is a story of strength.
felt in the air. What better time
to talk about books that concern
love and romance? This month I
will review two novels about
love..-the love of women for
effort." Her change from a
other women, men, children,
down-trodden,
independence and strength.
I'll start with The Love of Good
Women by Isabel Miller (Naiad
Press, $8.95), author
of
Patience and Sarah. I spoke
briefly of this book last
summer. I have read it again
since and was amazed at the
Trudi is tied to a man who has
beat her down mentally until she
gets a job "to help with the war
scared
housewife to a strong,
independent woman is truly
inspiring.
Milly is Trudi's sister-in-law
and a lesbian. Her husband is
willing to allow her fantasies
only because they tie in with
things I had missed in my first
his. While he is away at war,
Milly finally finds that she
reading.
cannot remain married and find
This is the story of two women
forced by circumstance to
true happiness with her lesbian
lover.
review their lives and change
Both women come to the
them accordingly. It is set at the
end of World War II when
realization that love is what has
been missing from their lives
many women were finding that
-24- ^rid in gaining that love, they
also gain their freedom,
extremely well
This book is
written
with
much
hidden
humor. If you read it once, wait
a few months and
you'll find
every time.
read it again,
something
new
around
drugs,
alcohol
and
several extremely overbearing
men. Their love changes them
both. They have to face up to
their pasts and remake their
futures.
Sav Jesus and Come to Me also
Come to Me by
grapples with racism, women's
Ann Allen Shockley (Naiad
Press, $8.95) is also a stoi7
about love and change. This
novel revolves around Myrtle
rights, the conflict between
religion and homosexuality and
organized crime. Pretty exciting
stuff if you ask me!
Black,
Both of these books and many
Say Jesus and
a
black
woman
evangelist and Travis Lee, a
successful singer.
Myrtle has a bad habit of
more are available from Naiad
Press,
P.O.
Tallahassee.
Box
Fla.
10543,
32302.
picking up girls at the revivals
Catalogs are available upon
she preaches around the South.
When she reaches Nashville
request. Happy Valentine's and
Happy reading!
,
however, she falls in love with
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Travis who's lifestyle revolves
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Action spe^s louder than
words. We have all heard that
one, but probably no where
else does it ring so true as in
love. How do you rate in the
romance department? Have
you ever been told, "You
aren't as romantic as you use
10 be." Do your thoughts and
actions relay the message you
want them to? Take this quiz
and find out
1 • When you become
interested in something,
which of the following
statements best describes you.
A. The rest of my life is put
on hold.
B. I will be consumed for a
while and then lose interest
C. Most of my interests
restilt in an on-going
fascination.
2.In describing your
relationship, with a lover you
would say:
A. Her hairiness is the
most important
B. My h^piness is the
most important
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3. You would describe a
romantic evening as:
A. Watching TV with plenty
of beer in the fridge.
B. A candlelight dinner in a
nice restaurant
C. Wine and cheese in bed
with candle light
4. You consider spur of the
moment
A. Calling out for pizza.
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B. Making love in the park.
well-being and .security.
C. Taking a drive for the
afternoon and coming home
11. When I meet the right
four days later after a trip to the
person for me
A. I'll know right then and
nwuntains.
there.
5. What do you fear the most?
B. 1 may be surprised.
A. Losing your job
B. Being broke
C. Being alone
12. You come home to find
your girlfriend has let herself in
and there are candles burning,
6. You arrive home to find
flowers all over your apartment.
champaign on ice, and the bed
You immediately assume:
terrible day and are not in the
mood to see anyone. You tell
is turned down. You had a
A. Your roommate is sick.
B. They are from your lover.
her
A. I had a really bad day and
wish you had called before
planning this little surpri.se.
B. This is the best thing that has
7. Being in love is?
A. A myth.
B. Not something you ever
happened all day and proceed to
want to experience.
enjoy yourself.
C. Great, even when things
aren't up to pare all the time.
13. Your idea of great sex is
A. once a month with the TV
8. Jealously is an emotion that
on.
you
B. on the beach back in the
A. Have experienced.
dunes away from prying eyes.
B. Would never admit to.
C. in the guest bedroom with
C. Have experienced but do not
the full moon shinning in the
feel it has created any problems
window.
in your relationships, past or
present.
14. The only reason you would
be unfaithful to your lover is
9. When you fall in love it will?
A. revenge.
A. Definitely last for a lifetime.
B. lust.
B. Be good for a few years,
C. boredom
everybody knows love doesn't
D. because you are in love with
last forever.
someone else.
10. The word commitment
1 So Special occasions
A. never slip your mind.
B. occasionally slip your mind.
C. always slip your mind.
A. scares you to death.
B. Makes you think of your
parents.
C. Gives you sense of
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be some real surprises for the
SCORING
person who has captured your
Check your answers against
attentions.
those below and then
necessarily something you are
them
up and see where you are on the
scale.
1. a-1, b-0, c-2
2. a-3, b-0
3. a-0, b-1, c-2
4. a-0, b-2,c-1
5. a-0, b-0, c-3
6. a-0, b-3
7. a-0, b-0, c-3
8. a-2, b-0, c-1
9. a-2, b-1
10. a-0, b-1, c-2
11. a-1, b-2
12. a-1, b-2
13. a-0, b-2, c-1
14. a-0, b-1, c-0, d-2
15. a-2, b-1, c-0
Love
is
constantly on the lookout for,
but you certainly know how to
enjoy it when it is around.
10-0
If you have problems in the
romance department, it is no
wonder. You are either the
biggest pessimist about love in
the world or you just don't take
time to be creative. Try
changing
your thinking, be
imaginative, do something
unexpected and su^rising for
your lover or girlfriend. Try a
candle lit bath, or dinner in bed,
or an evening in front of the
fire. Let your imagination run
wild, you will be siuprised with
if you scored:
the results.
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You are definitely a true
romantic! Love finds you at
your best. You can spend hours
or sometimes days planning
something special for a lover or
friend. Rarely do you miss
birthdays or anniversaries. Love
could
be
a
lifetime
preoccupation with you. The
only disadvantage the tnie
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from ourfriends at
mOCKVAlUE,
amithey are now offering
exoticjewehy, wooden yokes,
m
storks, andpaddh's."
romantic usually encounters is
that love doesn't measure up to
M a(;m-.T()s
all their expectations.
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romance. You certainly are not
the most romantic person in the
world but when you do commit
yourself - look out! There can
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What's in the Stars for you this Month?
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Love, Money,Travel
AQUARIUS
(Jan 20th - Feb 18th)
ARIES
(Mar 21st-Apr 19th)
your
A party given in your honor during
aileniion during ihe first week of
February. From the 7th thru the 14th
you will need to make a budget and
stick with iL First of the year
spending has finally caught up with
you. Romance is on the agenda from
the 15th through the 21st. You may
also find yourself making the rounds
of parties with your friends. Take
your new love along, your friends
the first week of this month could
lead to a new romance! From the 8th
no reason at all for you to be jealous.
Learn to Uust your loved ones. From
will like her. From the 22nd thru the
the 22nd thru month's end you may
29lh, a short trip to visit loved ones
could be in order or you may find
be unhappy even though you are in
love. This restle.ssness may be due to
yourself with visitors from out of
town. Either way it will be a relaxing
an ultimatum or a threat to leave from
a friend. Concentrate on work and this
week.
will help you feel better.
Everyone
seems
lo
want
PISCES
thru the 14th your new romance
blo.ssoms. However, even with your
new love life, you will have tendency
to be short tempered. From the 15th
thru the 21st your jealous tendencies
will come to the forefront. There is
TAURUS
(Feb 19th - Mar 20th)
(Apr 20th - May 20th)
You get just what you de.serve during
You may be on the lookout for a new
romance that can give you an
the first week of February. If you
have worked hard, you will reap
advantage at work or in a new social
rewards. If you've been goofing off,
group during the first week of this
expect to pay the consequences. From
month. Give it up. You'll have lo
make it on your own or not at ail.
the 8th thru the 14th you could find
yourself on an unexpected trip due to
business or personal affairs. From the
15lh thru the 21si watch out for
romance! This, mixed with a rai.sc or
From the 8th thru the 14th problems
at work will dominate your time and
not leave you with lime for a social
life at all. Everything calms down
great week for Pisces. From the 22nd
again from the 15th thru the 21st and
your social life is back in the
thru month's end you may be feeling
forefront. Don't try to climb any
bonus from work will make this a
a little short tempered. Try to censor
social ladders right now, ju.st go out
your words and watch out for people
and have fun. From the 22nd thru the
trying to pull you into an argument. -30unexpected turn of events
Property of the Center
puts romance right in your path. Take
advantage of it. It may not last
calls from someone far away that you
don't want to hear from. Be sure you
forever, but it will sure be fun while
make it plain that you would rather
not be bothered or you will never get
it does.
rid of them.
GEMINI
(May 21st - June 21st)
LEO
You may feel that a current love
(July 23rd-Aug 22nd)
relationship is going nowhere diuing
the first week of February. You may
Don't let your friends and associates
influence your decisions during the
just be feeling the winter doldrums
and things will get better as the
weather warms up. From the 8th thru
feelings are probably right, go with
first week of February. Your gut
them. From the 8th thru the 14th you
the 14th your work will keep you
will be in a period of great luck.
busy enough to keep your mind off
Romance,career and monetary matter
wiU all be influenced for the better.
problems at home. Social gatherings
also provide some relief. From the
15th thru the 21st you may find
yourself in the mood to spend. Go
ahead, your budget can stand it right
now. Buy a nice gift for your loved
one, it will be received with great
appreciation. From the 22nd through
month s end try to control your luge
get caught up in the social whirl. You
will be happier and less likely to get
in a jam if you stay at home.
Coast along and let it h^pen. From
the 15th thru the 21st the social scene
calls to you and you follow. You
could meet someone very affluent or
influential, use it to your advantage.
From the 22nd thru the 29th watch
out and don't let your ego get the best
of you. Once again. Luck will be on
your side and your ego can only get in
the way and make things hard on you.
VIRGO
(Aug 23rd-Sept 22nd)
CANCER
(June 22ncl - July 22nd)
During the first week of February you
will have to resist your impulse to
spend money heedlessly. You have
just gotten into the habit of spending
wisely, don't backslide now. From
During the first week of Febru^
what seem to be problems on the job
could actually lead to a promotion or
a new and better job m the n^
future. From the 8th thru the 14th
your charisma hits a new high and
you are in the spotlight at social
the 8th thru the 14th you may be
feeling slightly depressed, don't woiry
romance or involvement with a new
though, you 11 snap out of it toward
group of friends. From the 15th thru
the end of the week with a little help
events. This could lead to a new
the 21st commitment is emphasized
from your friends. From the 15th thru
whether in the romantic sense or
the 21st a short trip may be on the
agenda. This will help relieve some of
career-wise, your long-range outlook
will change. From the 22nd thru the
the tension that has been building up
29th some disruptions in your routine
will keep you interested on the job
29th you may receive letters or phone -31- and keep your romantic life going in
on the job. From the 22nd thru the
full-swing. Don't underestimate the
power of a lover or business partner
to help you reach a goal.
SAGIHARIUS
(Nov 24th - Dec 21st)
Social occasions call during the first
week of February and you come
LIBRA
(Sept 23rd - Oct 23rd)
New directions in both your social
life and your career could mean a busy
time fw Libra during the first week of
February. Take time out for yourself.
From the 8th thru the 14th the trend
started last week continues and this
brings the potential for romance and a
boost in earnings. Take advantage.
running! This could be just what you
need to get you out of the emotional
slump you've been in since January.
From the 8th thru the 14th look
forward to increased power and money
on the job, a higher up could
recognize your leadership qualities and
all the hard work you've put in over
the last few years finally brings you
new
some reward! From the 15th thru the
21st a new romance where there was
contacts in business or on the job
could bring a lasting change to your
surprise. From the 22nd thru month's
life. From the 22nd thru month's end
end some difficult choices that come
you may want to take some risks in
business and in romance. Playing
everything by the rules does not
always pay off and luck is on your
side right now.
your way could be settled for you
before you even get a chance to
From the 15th thru the 21st
SCORPIO
(Oct 24th-Nov 22nd)
only friendship could take you by
evaluate them.
CAPRICORN
(Dec 22nd - Jan 19th)
There are many things you want to do
during the first week of February but
your budget may not allow for them.
Nitpicking will get you nowhere
during the first week of February.
From the 8th thru the 14th everything
Friends, lovers and co-workers will
is going yoiu" way...money, S(x:ial
only resent your intrusion. From the
8th thru the 14th a plan for romance
could send you on a shopping spree to
update your wardrobe and dress up
your home. Go ahead! Not only will
it lift your spirits but your romantic
interest will be impressed with your
occasions, new firiends, romance and
increased recognition on the job can
all be yours! From the 15th thru the
21st this trend continues but you start
taste. From the 15th thru the 21st
to feel things are going to fast Don't
take yourself so seriously! Sit back
and let it happen. From the 22nd thru
the 29th you are starting to feel
you may find yourself moving away
comfortable with the new direction
from old friends and co-workers due to
your life is taking and this make you
a transfer or events beyond your
control. Don't despair, new friends are
just waiting to find you wherever you
feel much more confident. The time is
right to move ahead.
may go. From the 22nd thru the 29th
a decision will have to be made that
could effect the rest of your life. Don't
let anyone influence you right now.
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February 1988
FEAirU]RES
Love, LusL & Infatuation
(The Basics)
18
the Coffee Club:
Book Reviews
24
QUIZ:
How Ronnantic Are You?
26
ME^GOEAIR
EEATHJEES
BIACK HISTORY
MONTH
To the Editor
News
What's Goin' On
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Austin - LesbianGay Straight
Talk
is
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opinion serving the Lesbian and
Gay communities of Central
Austin - The Texas Human
Rights
Texas. It airs at 7 PM each
Monday evening (except for the
second Monday of each month)
Trustees:
on Austin Cable Channel 10.
has
Marvin
Prevost,
Assistant Attorney General for
The program is produced and
hosted by Tom Doyal and Linda
the State of Texas in Austin,
and Joel Martinez of the
Martinez & Anderson law firm
Farin. Interview quests include
lesbian and gay writers,
community activists, and artists.
in Houston.
Prevost is one of the founders
Austin writer Georgia Cottrell,
author of the best-selling
Shoulders.
Foundation
announced the addition of two
new members to its Board of
of The Ebony Connection in
Austin, an organization for
black lesbians and gay men that
provides cultural, educational
and networking opportunities
contributes
bookolas, brief book reviews,
during most programs.
Future programs will feature
representatives from Austin
Lesbians Speak Out, San
for its members. In addition, he
serves
on
the
Waterloo
Counseling Center Board of
Directors and is past chair of
Francisco activist and writer
Sally Gearhart, novelist Toby
that group.
Johnson, Green Party activist
Charles Dews, author Georgia
Cottrell, lobbyist Glen Maxey
and Dara Gray, Executive
A University of Texas law
school graduate (1982), Prevost
spent over two years as a Staff
Attorney at the Department of
Director of the Texas Human
Community
Rights Foundation. Tune in
Monday evenings for an
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Affairs
before
joining the Attorney General's
staff in September of 1985. Mr.
Prevost is from Houston.
experience.
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Joel
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has
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in
JACKSON
CAMPAIGN
NAMES
private practice for the past five
years and specializes in
iminigration. Prior to opening
his own firm, he worked for six
years with a large Houston law
LESBIAN/GAY
firm. A graduate of Columbia
University's law school in
1977, he returned to his home
in Texas, having grown up in
Brownsville, and completed his
undergraduate work at Rice
University.
He is currently serving Political
Action Chair for Gay/Lesbian
Hispanics Unidos and as a
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Gay/Lesbian Political Caucus.
In Addition, he is a volunteer
for The AIDS Legal Hotline. In
his spare time, Joel enjoys the
opera and serves on the
Houston Opera Company's
Board of Directors.
THRF President Lee Taft noted
that "the THRF Board of
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to have Joel and Marvin on the
board in light of their extensive
contacts
in
minority
communities.
Having
sponsored
the
"AIDS,
Minorities and the Law"
Conference, the trustees are
committed to the recognition of
the minority position in
gay/lesbian rights litigation."
The Texas Human Rights
Foundation is a statewide non
profit litigating organization
devoted to the protection of
legal rights for gay and lesbian
citizens of Texas.
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Washington, DC - Jerry Austin,
national campaign manager for
Jesse Jackson, announced the
hiring of Randy Miller to staff
the lesbian/gay desk of the
campaign. Miller is a former
staffperson of the October '87
National March on Washington
for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
Prior
to
the
March
on
Washington, Miller worked as a
program director in the national
headquarters of the United
Methodist Church.
Addressing why he supports
Jackson's
Presidential
Campaign,
Miller
said,
"Jackson's politics are very
much in line with many in the
lesbian/gay community. He's
the only candidate who talks
about needing to fight racism
and homophobia as part of the
struggle against AIDS. He's the
only one who understands the
homophobia. Jackson's policies
of social justice and peace and
his
methods
of
coalition-
building are in tune with our
community. He brings our
issues-all of our issues- to the
national political scene with a
strength and vision unmatched
by any other candidate."
Miller's hiring coincides with
the launching of local Lesbian
and
Gays
for
Jackson
Committees around the country.
Strengthening Black Gay and
NATIONAL
Lesbian Institution", "Building
BLACK GAY &
LESBIAN
CONFERENCE
a Stronger Political Voice,"
"The Quality of Life and
Relationships," Black Gay and
Lesbian
Enterprises
and
TO BE HELD
Los Angeles - The National
Coalition of Black Lesbians &
Gays and the Los Angeles
Chapter of Black & White Men
Together are co-sponsoring the
National Black Gay and Lesbian
Conference in L^s Angeles,
California, February
through
the
14th.
12th
The
conference
been
has
has
endorsed by many individuals
and organizations across the
Financial Stability" and "AIDS!
What Does it Mean to Black
Gays and Lesbians."
Speakers
and
workshop
presenters will include political
and civil rights leaders and well
as leaders from organizations in
the Black Gay and Lesbian
Community.
To
register
and
make
reservations, contact NBGLC,
P.O. Box 29812, Los Angeles,
CA 90027.
country
The conference is a three day
forum designed for Black Gay
men
and Lesbians to come
together and share the wealth of
information gained from their
particular
viewpoints
and
experiences as members of both
the
Black
and
Gay
communities.
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Events
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AUSTIN - The word on the
streets is that NEXUS &
PETTICOAT JUNCnON are
having a formal Valentine's
Ball on Sunday the 14th! Of
course, formal attire won't be
required but is suggested, so get
your prom dress to the cleaners
and call the florist, it's gonna to
New Mexico
details! Also, be sure to ask
your favorite bartender about
the
Super-Duper
Drag
Shows that are up and coming.
Don't forget to say hello to
Betsy and Ida while you're
there, after all, they are the
one's responsible for all the fun
you're having!
be a big event! On the 21st it is
the ever-popular Employee
Drag Show featuring the band
"SMOOCH". Keep an eye out
for Phillip, (he's the one with
the mustache) I'm sure he looks
darned cute in a dress! Also, be
sure
to
check
all
of
DALLAS - Its gonna be a big
month
at
RUMORS
in
February! Starting on the 10th,
Lesbian Visionaries will be
holding there first annivers^
party at RUMORS with live
NEXUS/PJ's daily specials and
entertainment from a number of
goings on in their ad in the
local performers. On the 12th,
center of this
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HOUSTON - The big news at
the RANCH this month is the
Sweetheart's Ball to be held
Bill Green will be doing his
of
Joan
Rivers and Lily Tomlin. On
the 18th, it is a Beer Tasting
Party, youll get a chance to
sample all kinds of imported
beers!
On
the
19th
it's
on Valentine's Day, Sunday the
14th! There will be prizes for
the best dressed couple and lots
Country & Western music
and dancing with the Little
of romantic music to dance to!
If you are headed for the rodeo
at the Astrodome, be sure to
save your ticket stub -
but not least, on the 26th, Las
Rainbow
Vegas
Band. And, Last
Night
comes
to
first drink for only 500!
C«feW singer Pepper is coming
RUMORS. Of course, if you
can't make it to these special
events, there are always the
weekly specials! Tuesdays there
are
Wine
Specials,
soon to the RANCH, keep an
eye on this space for dates and
Lessons
present it at the bar and get your
Wednesdays its C&W Dance
and
Longneck
Specials, Thursdays are New
favorite
Music
$1.50
buffet. Tuesdays you can find
Vodka Weil Drinks. After
Hours come to RUMORS on
out what the future holds for
Nights
and
Friday and Saturday beginning
in February and finally, there's
movies
a
free
you
with
Tarot
Card
Readings and a free buffet.
There's
open
stage
on
the free Sunday Brunch with
entertainment and an open mike
following.
A
special
Thursdays, Band
Fridays
and
Valentine's Brunch will be
served on the
14th with
Saturdays!
Tenderloin, pasta primavera and
other good things to eat!
and
Dancin'
Night on
Dancin',
Dancin'
on
DALLAS - The newe.st bar on
the Dallas landscape is the ZOO
and it sounds like fun to me!
DENTON One-Dollar
In addition to
beer
on
Thursdays and 25^ Draft on
Tuesdays, TJ's is having a
Valentine's Party with all the
trimmings on Saturday the 13th.
You can get your picture taken
with your sweethean and get a
sweethean
drink
and
dance
Every Wedne.sday and Sunday
the consumate performer. Cozy
White will host .some very
special shows. Sunday at the
ZOO you can also get brunch
from ll:3()-3pm. Beer Bust
from 4-7pm and the show starts
at 9:30. Thursdays bring you
Jazz during Happy Hour and
close all night long ... just like
at your junior/.senior prom! Get
out your guitar and your dancin'
shoes on
Hometown
X>ff TH€
the 27th for the
Variety
I/I
Show!
An array of talented Dentonites
will be on hand to shock, amaze
and entertain!
HOUSTON
Marion
Coleman.
owner
of
kindred spirits will be
celebrating her 7th year in "the
bar business" on Valentine's
Day! Be sure to stop in, a big
party is in the works.
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T-SHIRTS
fiDULT & OCCASION
CHRDS
PRINTS & POSTERS
KINDRED SPIRITS is also the
place to go for some unusual
entertainment throughout the
week. Monday's are Movie
Nights with some of your
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Dance
Music following all
night long. Tuesdays there is
Blowout is scheduled for the
26th with an Anniversary
Happy Hour all night long
and 50v? Miller. Friday nights
Pool Tourney on the 21st.
Happy Anniversary!!!
bring a great mixture of C&W
and Dance Music as well as
Champagne
Specials!
Of
course, there are drink specials
every night! Also, coming in
March is the ZOO Jungle, a
DALLAS
-
something
unique for
Looking
for
your
special Valentine? Look no
further - this is OFF THE
patio serving buckets of Corona
and pitchers of beer. Be sure to
STREET'S favorite time of year
and it shows! Everything from
say hello to Judy while you're
cards
there.
sculpture
&
and
T-shirts
to
prints
can
found there. It's a great place to
shop for your sweetheart!
ALBEQUERQUE - Gil and
the
rest of the
gang
at
CORKY'S have conspired to
HOUSTON
- A
word of
bring you the best in live
entenainment on Valentine's
Day with a Valentine's
appreciation is extended to
Show! Don't miss out, it could
be the event of the year! Check
at the bar for weekly drink
making plans to relocate by
early February! She should be
open and ready for fun in the
specials
and
Narene Kee at the ROCK N
HORSE. Narene is currenUy
other
near future!
entertainment!
SAN
SAN ANTONIO - If your
ZOO has re-OF>ened after not
last 12 relationships lasted one
month apiece, maybe
one but two fires! Welcome
you
back girls! Re-decoration isnt
quite complete but that doesn't
stop these two ... Pani &
Lolly say it has been tough but
plans are in the works for a 4th
Anniversary Party and it
should be a big one! The date
should attend the Valentine's
di^tssion group at the
JEZEBEL on Tuesday the 9th
the topic 'is long-term
relationships. On
the 23rd
they ask the burning question:
What is a normal family? The
was still up in the air at press
Destructive Myth of Ozzie
time so be sure to check at the
& Harriet. If ,yoii aren't in the
bar for details. Also, on Sunday
mood for Serious discussion,
there
many
things
will
be
to
entertain!
ANTONIO - In
you aren't aware, the NOO
the 14th there will be an early
Valentine's Show with lot's
of entertainrrient and plenty of
Debbie Fier will entertain on
time to snuggle up on the dance
the 14th, a 4th Anniversary
floor afterwards!
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FORT WORTH - Barbara at
PARTNERS tells me that J.
Christopher will be appearing
Saturday the 13th to help you
Be, Sa/tc
celebrate Valentine's! Also, be
sure to check out their ad in this
issue for a complete rundown of
weekly specials!
ywjutifjsd
HOUSTON - February is
going to be a busy month over
at BACCHUS. On February
5th,
there
will
be
a
jbimui&ionA
Cominunity Fundraiser at
9pm. It will be a musical variety
show with comedy & live
entertainment.
On
the
6th,
Becky & Amy will exchange
their wedding vows. And last,
but certainly not least, Mark
will be celebrating his birthday
Column,!
on the 15th.
Things fire Hoppening fit Rumors!
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Friday, February 12th
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Sunday, February 14th
Special Valentine Brunch
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Thursday, February 18th
Beer Tasting Party
Friday, February 19th
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Sinszvers your questions about Cove,
^ reCationsftips &personabprobkms
Dear Agnes,
As you well know, Valentine's
The third year for Valentine's
she put balloons and streamers
Day is rapidly approaching and
all over the kitchen and study
I have lived with a wonderful
and had made a poster size
woman for the last six years. I
though it would be nice to share
red heart that simply said be my
Valentine's for me. It was a big
with your readers some of the
Valentine.
things we have done on past
lover's days. A couple of years
We have also given each other
jewelry, flowers, dinner out,
we had no money.
and and once she had me called
home from work under false
The first year we were together
neither one of us had money; so
I made coupons: Good for one
afternoon in the park. Good for
pretense but it was great when I
got there. I don't really
recommend this one unless you
an afternoon in bed. Good for
know where your lover works
quiet evening at home. I drew
or she can lie with a straight
little coupon looking drawings
on plain typing paper and gave
face.
them to her. It was one of our
thirty minutes early, rushed
is a special part of our
relationship and we look
forward to it each year. It is one
holiday that is reserved for just
us and what happ>ens is limited
only by our imaginations. I am
looking forward to whatever
nicest
Needless to say Valentine's day
Valentine's ever. The
possibilities are as limitless as
your imagination.
The second year we were
together. I took off work about
home, turned down the bed
surprises may be in store this
covers, put a cooler of wine in
the bedroom,and made a dinner
''All Hearts"
we could eat in bed. When she
Santa Fe
year.
arrived home I had a tape we
both loved playing real low in
Dear Hearts,
the background and I met her at
the door in one of my favorite
Thanks for sharing with us!
Your letter certainly gives me a
nighties. You can imagine the
few ideas.
rest. It was wonderful.
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Dear Agnes,
I'm 23 years old and have been
out for four years. I recently
met a woman who has been out
for six years. We have a great
time together and she says she
wants a serious relationship
with me. I want one with her
too.
The problem is when we go out
she sure doesn't act liS;e it.
When we are out she kisses
everyone in the bar. She sits in
people's laps and flirts past the
normal extent that most people
do. She lets people grab her and
frankly acts sleazy.
WUITIi TO
OMR AGiXES
WITH
YOUR
PRORUSHS OR
COMNEXTS A'f:
IIIJIENSIONS
P.O. BOS 856
LVBBOCK,IS 70408
When we are alone it is a
different story. She is very
loving and caring, but the
minute we get to a party or the
bar-it's repidsive.
I have tri^ to tell her how I feel
about her
behavior, but she
ny woman who
feels actual horror or
revulsion at the thought of
kissing or embracing or
having physical rel(^ions
insists I am being silly.
Where do I go from here? Any
with another woman
should reexamine her
ideas?
feelings and attitudes not
Not Happy
only about other women,
San Marcs
but also about herself. A
positive attitude about our
bodies and toward
Dear Not,
Acceptable
behavior
means
different things to different
people. You say you have
talked to her. Talk to her again
and tell her specifically how her
behavior m^es you feel and
why. Also tell her that you do
not think you are being silly.
Where you go from here could
be bas^ on her reaction and
willingness to compromise.
You have got to decide what is
best for
you
and
act
accordingly.
<S
touching ourselves and
toward any physical
contact that might
naturally develop with
another woman is
essential to self-love and
accepting our own
bodies as good and
beautiful.
-Share Hite
The Hite Report
\^Macmillan, 1976
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LOVE.
INEATUATION
(The Basics
by Cameron Taylor
Love is a strange and fickle emotion
'ail you can think about is her! Get
that afflicts almost all humans sooner
.this meting over so I can call.... And
or later. Countless books and poetry
^driving home in rush hour traffic you
are dedicated to the subject. There are
^earch for her car. Sure you would
also statues, paintings, buildings,
recognize it. So what if there are 700
boats, planes, and
other cars that look just like her's.
You look anyway.... And if you are at
grave stones
dedicated in the name of love. Love
even has it's own holiday- not a paid
holiday, I might add. But maybe it
should be. It is certainly a more
drove down the street. It has to be
exciting holiday than
Day.
phone so you rush to answer it....And
Columbus
Love has many faces and stages and it
is never the same for any two people.
In fact if you walk up to two different
people and ask,"What is Love?" You
will get two completely different
home-yes, that is her car that just
her's or maybe that is her on the
of course there is the jealously
monster which no one likes to
associate with but everybody does. It
is the fourth time today her ex-lover
has called, first it was the cat had
kittens and the last three times she
answers. Like all emotions, love is
called she just couldn't decide where
different things to different people.
to put them. And you could have told
her where to put them the first time!
There are however some similarities
and sure fire signs to indicate when
you are "in love". For example: You
can't get her out of your mind. Of
word and
emotion - hormonal
related. Lust is often confused with
course, you are at work and this is
love. In many relationships,
Then there is lust, also a four letter
lust
one of the most critical meetings of
does play a key role. For example:
the year for your work unit and .18_ There is a hot passion and you can
never seem to get enough of each
other...And who cares if dinner guest
sending flowers, having a champaign
dinner in front of the fireplace, doing
weird and unexpected things to and for
are arriving in fifteen minutes- we
a potential lover. Now romance is
have time...And who cares if I only
practiced by all participants in the
game of love from the lust chaser to
other or keep your hands off each
have a thirty minute lunch and it's a
ten minute dnve one way — we have
time...And yes, it is three-thirty in
the mcMTiing and you have got to get
up at five - we have time. Now thank
God this phase of love wanes after a
few years and we begin to realize there
is still a world out there or all of
civilization, as we know it, might
come to a halt Now for some people
when this phase of the relationship is
over,they are off to "greener pastures"
and to chase lust again and again...
But there are the die hards, who realize
what lust is and put it in it's proper
the infatuationist. Some people get
love and romance mixed up. It's an
easy mistake.
Love, like all emotions, is difficult to
explain. The dark side is so dark; hurt,
pain, tears and the thought, I'm never
going through that again. But we so
quickly forget and that is because the
bright side cancels out the dark. The
heart has wings and there is passion
again. It is all consuming. And the
nicest part about love is there are no
restrictions. Anybody can find it!
place within a relationship. These
people also realize there is nothing
wrong when you grow beyond the
point where you can't keep your hands
off each other anymore.
Now no discussion about love would
be complete if infatuation were left
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out Infatuation is simply being in
love, usually with whoever is
available at the time, for the sake of
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J. Christopher
being "in love". As with the lust
chaser, the infatuationist can often fall
In ConcertI
in and out of love in a matter of
weeks or in some cases days. The
major difference between these two is
the infatuationist really believes they
have found love with each and every
relationship. If you aren't acquainted
with an infatuationist you may be
missing out because often the
infatuationist has fascinating stories.
Beware - after six months or so all
the stories began to sound like reruns
of Dallas.
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How con I fill up your world,
now that your heart has opened up to me,unfurled?
To cup your love inside my hand
is folding wings from sky that softly land,
I gather now and guard the spills,
and all my mind and soul it quickly fills.
Con you touch me now and see and feel
that all of this is really real?
Are there more softer words to say
to seal your heart with me to stay?
I see your heart and feel its beat
with no more chains, no more retreat
Suspended,healing in its place
yet slowly waiting, mending with its grace.
Now turn around and look to see
all I am youformedin me.
At last I earn your treasured smile
I feel so whole,complete somehow.
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San Antonio,TX
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A Discussion ofLesbian Literature Both New and Old
This month T. Sumner Reviews:
The Love of
Good Women
by Isabel Miller
Say Jesus and
Come To Me
by Ann Allen Shockley
Valentine's Day is upon us and
even though spring isn't here
quite yet, the anticipation can be
they could be more than a
servant to men. It is a story of
love. It is a story of change. It
is a story of strength.
felt in the air. What better time
to talk about books that concern
love and romance? This month I
will review two novels about
love..-the love of women for
effort." Her change from a
other women, men, children,
down-trodden,
independence and strength.
I'll start with The Love of Good
Women by Isabel Miller (Naiad
Press, $8.95), author
of
Patience and Sarah. I spoke
briefly of this book last
summer. I have read it again
since and was amazed at the
Trudi is tied to a man who has
beat her down mentally until she
gets a job "to help with the war
scared
housewife to a strong,
independent woman is truly
inspiring.
Milly is Trudi's sister-in-law
and a lesbian. Her husband is
willing to allow her fantasies
only because they tie in with
things I had missed in my first
his. While he is away at war,
Milly finally finds that she
reading.
cannot remain married and find
This is the story of two women
forced by circumstance to
true happiness with her lesbian
lover.
review their lives and change
Both women come to the
them accordingly. It is set at the
end of World War II when
realization that love is what has
been missing from their lives
many women were finding that
-24- ^rid in gaining that love, they
also gain their freedom,
extremely well
This book is
written
with
much
hidden
humor. If you read it once, wait
a few months and
you'll find
every time.
read it again,
something
new
around
drugs,
alcohol
and
several extremely overbearing
men. Their love changes them
both. They have to face up to
their pasts and remake their
futures.
Sav Jesus and Come to Me also
Come to Me by
grapples with racism, women's
Ann Allen Shockley (Naiad
Press, $8.95) is also a stoi7
about love and change. This
novel revolves around Myrtle
rights, the conflict between
religion and homosexuality and
organized crime. Pretty exciting
stuff if you ask me!
Black,
Both of these books and many
Say Jesus and
a
black
woman
evangelist and Travis Lee, a
successful singer.
Myrtle has a bad habit of
more are available from Naiad
Press,
P.O.
Tallahassee.
Box
Fla.
10543,
32302.
picking up girls at the revivals
Catalogs are available upon
she preaches around the South.
When she reaches Nashville
request. Happy Valentine's and
Happy reading!
,
however, she falls in love with
<S
Travis who's lifestyle revolves
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Action spe^s louder than
words. We have all heard that
one, but probably no where
else does it ring so true as in
love. How do you rate in the
romance department? Have
you ever been told, "You
aren't as romantic as you use
10 be." Do your thoughts and
actions relay the message you
want them to? Take this quiz
and find out
1 • When you become
interested in something,
which of the following
statements best describes you.
A. The rest of my life is put
on hold.
B. I will be consumed for a
while and then lose interest
C. Most of my interests
restilt in an on-going
fascination.
2.In describing your
relationship, with a lover you
would say:
A. Her hairiness is the
most important
B. My h^piness is the
most important
L
3. You would describe a
romantic evening as:
A. Watching TV with plenty
of beer in the fridge.
B. A candlelight dinner in a
nice restaurant
C. Wine and cheese in bed
with candle light
4. You consider spur of the
moment
A. Calling out for pizza.
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B. Making love in the park.
well-being and .security.
C. Taking a drive for the
afternoon and coming home
11. When I meet the right
four days later after a trip to the
person for me
A. I'll know right then and
nwuntains.
there.
5. What do you fear the most?
B. 1 may be surprised.
A. Losing your job
B. Being broke
C. Being alone
12. You come home to find
your girlfriend has let herself in
and there are candles burning,
6. You arrive home to find
flowers all over your apartment.
champaign on ice, and the bed
You immediately assume:
terrible day and are not in the
mood to see anyone. You tell
is turned down. You had a
A. Your roommate is sick.
B. They are from your lover.
her
A. I had a really bad day and
wish you had called before
planning this little surpri.se.
B. This is the best thing that has
7. Being in love is?
A. A myth.
B. Not something you ever
happened all day and proceed to
want to experience.
enjoy yourself.
C. Great, even when things
aren't up to pare all the time.
13. Your idea of great sex is
A. once a month with the TV
8. Jealously is an emotion that
on.
you
B. on the beach back in the
A. Have experienced.
dunes away from prying eyes.
B. Would never admit to.
C. in the guest bedroom with
C. Have experienced but do not
the full moon shinning in the
feel it has created any problems
window.
in your relationships, past or
present.
14. The only reason you would
be unfaithful to your lover is
9. When you fall in love it will?
A. revenge.
A. Definitely last for a lifetime.
B. lust.
B. Be good for a few years,
C. boredom
everybody knows love doesn't
D. because you are in love with
last forever.
someone else.
10. The word commitment
1 So Special occasions
A. never slip your mind.
B. occasionally slip your mind.
C. always slip your mind.
A. scares you to death.
B. Makes you think of your
parents.
C. Gives you sense of
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be some real surprises for the
SCORING
person who has captured your
Check your answers against
attentions.
those below and then
necessarily something you are
them
up and see where you are on the
scale.
1. a-1, b-0, c-2
2. a-3, b-0
3. a-0, b-1, c-2
4. a-0, b-2,c-1
5. a-0, b-0, c-3
6. a-0, b-3
7. a-0, b-0, c-3
8. a-2, b-0, c-1
9. a-2, b-1
10. a-0, b-1, c-2
11. a-1, b-2
12. a-1, b-2
13. a-0, b-2, c-1
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is
constantly on the lookout for,
but you certainly know how to
enjoy it when it is around.
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romance department, it is no
wonder. You are either the
biggest pessimist about love in
the world or you just don't take
time to be creative. Try
changing
your thinking, be
imaginative, do something
unexpected and su^rising for
your lover or girlfriend. Try a
candle lit bath, or dinner in bed,
or an evening in front of the
fire. Let your imagination run
wild, you will be siuprised with
if you scored:
the results.
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You are definitely a true
romantic! Love finds you at
your best. You can spend hours
or sometimes days planning
something special for a lover or
friend. Rarely do you miss
birthdays or anniversaries. Love
could
be
a
lifetime
preoccupation with you. The
only disadvantage the tnie
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from ourfriends at
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storks, andpaddh's."
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that love doesn't measure up to
M a(;m-.T()s
all their expectations.
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ARIES
(Mar 21st-Apr 19th)
your
A party given in your honor during
aileniion during ihe first week of
February. From the 7th thru the 14th
you will need to make a budget and
stick with iL First of the year
spending has finally caught up with
you. Romance is on the agenda from
the 15th through the 21st. You may
also find yourself making the rounds
of parties with your friends. Take
your new love along, your friends
the first week of this month could
lead to a new romance! From the 8th
no reason at all for you to be jealous.
Learn to Uust your loved ones. From
will like her. From the 22nd thru the
the 22nd thru month's end you may
29lh, a short trip to visit loved ones
could be in order or you may find
be unhappy even though you are in
love. This restle.ssness may be due to
yourself with visitors from out of
town. Either way it will be a relaxing
an ultimatum or a threat to leave from
a friend. Concentrate on work and this
week.
will help you feel better.
Everyone
seems
lo
want
PISCES
thru the 14th your new romance
blo.ssoms. However, even with your
new love life, you will have tendency
to be short tempered. From the 15th
thru the 21st your jealous tendencies
will come to the forefront. There is
TAURUS
(Feb 19th - Mar 20th)
(Apr 20th - May 20th)
You get just what you de.serve during
You may be on the lookout for a new
romance that can give you an
the first week of February. If you
have worked hard, you will reap
advantage at work or in a new social
rewards. If you've been goofing off,
group during the first week of this
expect to pay the consequences. From
month. Give it up. You'll have lo
make it on your own or not at ail.
the 8th thru the 14th you could find
yourself on an unexpected trip due to
business or personal affairs. From the
15lh thru the 21si watch out for
romance! This, mixed with a rai.sc or
From the 8th thru the 14th problems
at work will dominate your time and
not leave you with lime for a social
life at all. Everything calms down
great week for Pisces. From the 22nd
again from the 15th thru the 21st and
your social life is back in the
thru month's end you may be feeling
forefront. Don't try to climb any
bonus from work will make this a
a little short tempered. Try to censor
social ladders right now, ju.st go out
your words and watch out for people
and have fun. From the 22nd thru the
trying to pull you into an argument. -30unexpected turn of events
Property of the Center
puts romance right in your path. Take
advantage of it. It may not last
calls from someone far away that you
don't want to hear from. Be sure you
forever, but it will sure be fun while
make it plain that you would rather
not be bothered or you will never get
it does.
rid of them.
GEMINI
(May 21st - June 21st)
LEO
You may feel that a current love
(July 23rd-Aug 22nd)
relationship is going nowhere diuing
the first week of February. You may
Don't let your friends and associates
influence your decisions during the
just be feeling the winter doldrums
and things will get better as the
weather warms up. From the 8th thru
feelings are probably right, go with
first week of February. Your gut
them. From the 8th thru the 14th you
the 14th your work will keep you
will be in a period of great luck.
busy enough to keep your mind off
Romance,career and monetary matter
wiU all be influenced for the better.
problems at home. Social gatherings
also provide some relief. From the
15th thru the 21st you may find
yourself in the mood to spend. Go
ahead, your budget can stand it right
now. Buy a nice gift for your loved
one, it will be received with great
appreciation. From the 22nd through
month s end try to control your luge
get caught up in the social whirl. You
will be happier and less likely to get
in a jam if you stay at home.
Coast along and let it h^pen. From
the 15th thru the 21st the social scene
calls to you and you follow. You
could meet someone very affluent or
influential, use it to your advantage.
From the 22nd thru the 29th watch
out and don't let your ego get the best
of you. Once again. Luck will be on
your side and your ego can only get in
the way and make things hard on you.
VIRGO
(Aug 23rd-Sept 22nd)
CANCER
(June 22ncl - July 22nd)
During the first week of February you
will have to resist your impulse to
spend money heedlessly. You have
just gotten into the habit of spending
wisely, don't backslide now. From
During the first week of Febru^
what seem to be problems on the job
could actually lead to a promotion or
a new and better job m the n^
future. From the 8th thru the 14th
your charisma hits a new high and
you are in the spotlight at social
the 8th thru the 14th you may be
feeling slightly depressed, don't woiry
romance or involvement with a new
though, you 11 snap out of it toward
group of friends. From the 15th thru
the end of the week with a little help
events. This could lead to a new
the 21st commitment is emphasized
from your friends. From the 15th thru
whether in the romantic sense or
the 21st a short trip may be on the
agenda. This will help relieve some of
career-wise, your long-range outlook
will change. From the 22nd thru the
the tension that has been building up
29th some disruptions in your routine
will keep you interested on the job
29th you may receive letters or phone -31- and keep your romantic life going in
on the job. From the 22nd thru the
full-swing. Don't underestimate the
power of a lover or business partner
to help you reach a goal.
SAGIHARIUS
(Nov 24th - Dec 21st)
Social occasions call during the first
week of February and you come
LIBRA
(Sept 23rd - Oct 23rd)
New directions in both your social
life and your career could mean a busy
time fw Libra during the first week of
February. Take time out for yourself.
From the 8th thru the 14th the trend
started last week continues and this
brings the potential for romance and a
boost in earnings. Take advantage.
running! This could be just what you
need to get you out of the emotional
slump you've been in since January.
From the 8th thru the 14th look
forward to increased power and money
on the job, a higher up could
recognize your leadership qualities and
all the hard work you've put in over
the last few years finally brings you
new
some reward! From the 15th thru the
21st a new romance where there was
contacts in business or on the job
could bring a lasting change to your
surprise. From the 22nd thru month's
life. From the 22nd thru month's end
end some difficult choices that come
you may want to take some risks in
business and in romance. Playing
everything by the rules does not
always pay off and luck is on your
side right now.
your way could be settled for you
before you even get a chance to
From the 15th thru the 21st
SCORPIO
(Oct 24th-Nov 22nd)
only friendship could take you by
evaluate them.
CAPRICORN
(Dec 22nd - Jan 19th)
There are many things you want to do
during the first week of February but
your budget may not allow for them.
Nitpicking will get you nowhere
during the first week of February.
From the 8th thru the 14th everything
Friends, lovers and co-workers will
is going yoiu" way...money, S(x:ial
only resent your intrusion. From the
8th thru the 14th a plan for romance
could send you on a shopping spree to
update your wardrobe and dress up
your home. Go ahead! Not only will
it lift your spirits but your romantic
interest will be impressed with your
occasions, new firiends, romance and
increased recognition on the job can
all be yours! From the 15th thru the
21st this trend continues but you start
taste. From the 15th thru the 21st
to feel things are going to fast Don't
take yourself so seriously! Sit back
and let it happen. From the 22nd thru
the 29th you are starting to feel
you may find yourself moving away
comfortable with the new direction
from old friends and co-workers due to
your life is taking and this make you
a transfer or events beyond your
control. Don't despair, new friends are
just waiting to find you wherever you
feel much more confident. The time is
right to move ahead.
may go. From the 22nd thru the 29th
a decision will have to be made that
could effect the rest of your life. Don't
let anyone influence you right now.
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