Dimensions : v.2: no.6(1987:Dec./1988:Jan.)

Title: Dimensions : v.2: no.6(1987:Dec./1988:Jan.)
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: 1987-12/1988-01
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Volume 2, Issue 6
December '87/January '88

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Table of Contents
Vol.2 Issued

December "Sy/January'88

Opinion: a Guest Editorial

7

Fireplace Facts

21

the Coffee Club:
Book Reviews

27

QUIZ: Are you Generous
or a Miser?

30

MGULAE

FIEATTOIES
From the Editor
To the Editor
News
What's Coin' On

^Happy 9{ezu fear

5
6
8

12

Dear Agnes
Graffiti Page
Horoscope

16
29
33

Directory
Classifies

38
41

1988

^miry &fiQtmn
ahe, Qift
19
I Can't Imagine Cfiristmas yature ...
(Poetry

.24

26

Dimcnsicos a published by Vaiaca Publkhing Co., P.O. Box 856, Lubbock, TX 79408, Phcxie;(806)797-9647. Opinkra cxpxmcd
by columnists do not Dccessirily reflect thoac of Dinansioia or ia staff. Pub4ication of the lamta of any penoD or organization is not an
indicaticD of sexual oricnlatioD. Subscription Rates: 6 mos.$12.00, I yr. $24.00. Payment must accompany all subscnptioD ordus.
Copyright €> 1987 by Visions Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is stncdy prohibiledL
Any letter received by Dimensions will be assumed for publicatioiL All letters must include signature, address and pbone iminber. We
reserve the right to edit letfcn as we feel necessary. The writers name will be withheld if so requested.

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[MENSIONS

ATTENTION

P.O. Box 856

DISTRIBUTORS:

Lubbock,TX 79408
(806)797-9647
Office Hrs:

If you have not re-

1pm-6pm Mon-Saf

cieved your copies of
Dimensions by the 15th

Roxanne Hunter/Witor

of the month, please
notify our offices.

Kelly Charnbers/Assistatif
Editor

We have had many

Tosha Sumner/Adverfistng

packages returned to us

Director

in the last few months

and need to be notified
Roxanne Hunter/News Editor

of address changes,
etc.

Contributing Editors:
Stiannon Lacy

Also, please call or write

Kelly Ctiambers
Linda ivionroe

us concerning your

special events to be

Cameron Taylor

placed in the "What's

Judy Smitti

Goin' On" column.

Strannon Lacy/ProducHon

If you hove any

Manager

questions concerning
advertising,shipping o

Suzanna Reilty/Souttiwest
Distribution

Cameron Taylor/Staff

listings in the Directory

Photographer

mot's Goin' On",

''©Pr^s^rttative
Debbfe Marshall

please coll :

(806)797-9647

For Advertising
Information & Rotes,

or write:

Coil Tosho at:

(806)797-9647

DIMENSIONS
P.O. Box 856

Houston Representative

Lubbock.TX 79408

Debbie Marshall (7i3) 869-0429
-4-

FROM THE EDITOR
As 1987 draws to a close and I reflect back on this year, my sharpest
memories are not particularly pleasant ones.... The AIDS epidemic

continues to plunder through our community and the world -unchecked
while our government is still trying to decide on a course of action.
Involvement of the U.S. military continues to accelerate in the Middle
East. The stock markets of the world are making the wildest swings in
history — both high and low. The U.S. dollar continues to slide against
other foreign currencies. And in spite of what the politicians would have
us believe — people are out of work. The homeless rate of American's
is at an all time high since the Depression of the 1930's. Taxes continue

on a sharp upward spiral.
So where is the bright spots of 1987? For the community,it must be
October '87 the National March on Washington. The defeat of Bork to
the Supreme Court. For West Texas,it is the best cotton crop in 10
years. And perhaps a peace treaty by the end of 1987 with the Soviets.
For me personally, 1987 has been a good year. Dimensions is a year
and a half old this month, with business, as with youth,I find you
count the halves. Our reader base has grown to nine states, the Virgin
Islands and Canada, not including our tri-state distribution. Thanks to
our many subscribers. Obviously our advertising base has grown too.
Without our readers, advertisers, distributors and subscribers

, Dimensions would not still be in print. I want to thank you all!

If you have last years issues, I am sure you will notice we have
improved over the past year. We have learned alot we didn't know to
begin with. We continue to leam each month. One of our primary goals
is to bring you the best magazine we possible can each month. We do
have limits and financial limits are still a major obstacle, but as you can

see — together we have made it happen. Thank you all and MERRY
CHRISTMAS!!!

Roxanne Hunter
Editor
-5-

TO THE EDITOR
INVOLVED WOMEN

Meuiphvsics of Liberation.

Dear Friends:

2 Mary Daly's "Wickedorv" of the

What

a

delightful

English Lcmguage. Beacon Press.

magazine,

DIMENSIONS. So well laid out, so

I have read Sonia's book and it is

well written. We are impressed
though we've only seen one issue -

revolutionary! She makes the
transition from political activeness to
spiritual activeness and that is quite a
journey for a feminist! If that is not
enough, she makes the journey from
an avid heterosexual to a public

November 1987.

Last month during the National
March on Washington, we noted that
two out of three people arrested on the

steps of the Supreme Court protesting
the Hardwick decision (a decision that

lesbian. This is a real blood and guts

affects mostly men) were women.

person. We need more examples of
courageous sisters like this and she

We note that in Dallas there are
women who call themselves Blood

In case you are not familiar with her

could use our support.

Sisters giving their blood (the safest
blood in the world) to anyone in need
of it We note that lesbians have

name...she is the woman who fought
the Mormon Church a few years ago
over the Equal Rights Amendment

always been pioneers in the Gay and

and was ex-communicated.

Women's Movements. We note and
appreciate what you've done and must

Mary Daly's "Wickedorv" of the
English Language is bound to be
dynamite also. She is a radical

help in return. Please enter otir
subscription.
Sincerely,

feminist writer and lesbian. She is a

Phil Johnson

and

Dallas Gay/Lesbian

philosophy, etc. at Boston College,
Dept. of Theology. She is humorous

giant among radical feminist writers

Historic Archives

teaches

women

studies,

but with a cutting edge.

BOOK REVIEW

Hope you read these two books and

REQUEST

put a review in Dimensions.

Dear Sisters,

A Lesbian

My lover and I have been receiving

Richardson, TX

From T. Sumner: Thanks for the suggestion,[

Dimensions" for over a year and
fight over who will read it first.( I
usually win!) Keep up the good work!

have ordered the books and will read and review

them when they arrive. Ifanyone else out there
has books to suggest or would like to send a
review of their own, please feel free, I enjoy

I enjoy the book reviews by T.

hearing from my readers!

Sumner but I read for more than
enjoyment. How about some reviews
of non-fiction? I have two

Do you have something you wont to
get off your ctiest? Someone to

suggestions for her, as I am not a

TtKJnIr? A comment on "Dimensjons"?

reviewer.

Send Us A Letter!

I. Sonia Johnson's "Going Out of

All letters must include name,address end

Our Minds", the Crossing Press, The

signature. Names wfi be withheld if so requested.

-6-

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A Guest Commentary
"CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME"
This is the time of year for giving. Giving gifts, giving love and giving

to charity. That last one is the clincher. Everybody from Christmas
Seals to the Santa at the door of the mall is asking for your pocket

change or your whole paycheck. This is not to say that there aren't some
good causes out there that need your help. But, remember the old
saying, "Charity begins at home"? Well, that is what I would like to
focus on.

For many in our community,it is a very real possibility that this will be
their last Christmas. Yes, I'm talking about PWA's. I can't speak for

all of you, but I feel this is the most important cause I could give to this
Christmas. After all, these are our brothers, what better cause is there

than to brighten their Christmas with a gift of food, money,clothing or
simply with our time.
I have heard many lesbians say that AIDS is not their problem because

they will never get it Think again, sister. It is your problem and you
could get it. What makes it your problem you ask? The men that are

dying have been fighting for the same right to love that you have and
many have them have fought for your rights as women as well. They
have been your friends, confidantes and party buddies. They have come
to meet your parents so that you could stay in your closet. They have

loved you and fought for you, and if that isn't enough to convince you,
I don't know what is.

I am not affiliated with any organization,I only make this plea for those
friends of mine and the friends of theirs and the friends of theirs who
need a little compassion and love.

Maybe you don't have any money ... how about some time? No time?
Clean out your closet, I'm sure there's someone who would love that
old flannel shirt to keep them warm or those extra Christmas vookies

you baked. It doesn't take much to make things a little easier for
someone in need.

-7-

A Sister Who Cares
Dallas, TX

!_

TEXAS HUMAN RIGHTS
FOUNDATION FUNDS

LESBIAN CUSTODY BAHLE
AUSTIN -The Texas Human

Rights Foundation has awarded
$2,000 to a lesbian mother in

Travis County to help her in a
court battle to regain custody of
her six year old son.

Since the custody battle is being
fought solely on the grounds
that the woman is a lesbian, the

considered a mental disorder.

Homosexuality

in

no

way

prevents a parent from raising
children using appropriate love
and attention. In addition,recent

psychological evidence has
proven that there is no higher

incidence of homosexu^ity
among children raised by

Directors felt that the case
warranted support from the

lesbian or gay parents than there
is among children raised by
heterosexual parents. THRF

Foundation's

funds

Foundation's

Board

Legal

of

Rights

Fund. As President Lee Taft

will

be

used

for

preparation of supportive expert

explain^, "Each custody case

testimony to this effect.

is unique, because
the
overriding criterion in each one
is: what is in the best interest of
the child?' Since this lesbian

The

mother is a competent provider
^oves her son and takes

in areas such as employment,

there

should not be an impediment to
. r having custody of the boy

Texas

Human

Rights

Foundation funds cases dealing
with AIDS discrimination Md

other lesbian/gay discrimination

housing,

or

Foundation

President

remarked, "We

custody.
have

Taft
many

just because of her sexual

cases requesting funding from
us right now. Many, of course,

onentation."

deal with AIDS discrimination.

Scientific research has shown,
^d both the American Medical
Ass(xiation and the American
Psychiatric
Association
sexual orientation

that differs from the majority is
not

considered

dysfunctional

nor

sexually
is

it

Our Legal Committee examines
each one carefully. We'd like to
eventually reach the point where
we can support every case that
needs help. We're working
dililgently to make sure that
there are enough funds available

_g_ to help as many as we can."

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the ROCK N' HORSE for details.

HOUSTON - Over at the RANCH,

Melissa will be celebrating her birthday
on December 13th! Happy Birthday!

HOUSTON - Darlene of ROCK ' M

Beginning on the 13th, the RANCH will

month.

have an All New Sunday Show every

Games, it was discovered that Dar had

other Sunday starting at 9pm. It will be

hosted by Dyan Michael^ Miss GayMetro Houston & the cast will include

Paivi, Lady Supreme & Crystal
Delorean. On the 20th, music will be

provided by Rose Ezell's Band, so be
sure to stop in!

DALLAS - Did you wake up last Sunday
morning hungover and hungry? RUMORS
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check out the aftemoons at RUMORS

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Happy Hour is every day from 4iHn-8pm!
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HORSE deserves a little recognition this

During

recent

Newlywed

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going to be there! Give up? Santa, of
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Years Eve Party with free champagne

and buffet at midnight and drawings every
30 minutes for champagne, bar tabs and
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at

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Houston!).

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New Year's Eve at BACCHUS!

by Lisa Mustacchia
The Houston Billiards Invitational
Tournament Committee which held their

Did You
Know?

1987 Fall Variety Show on November 13,
1987 at CLUB ROMEO'S was a rousing
success. The show raised $500. dollars.
Proceeds are to benefit the H.B.I.T., and

the Omega House. The show was truly a

by Debbie Marshall

The
Texas
Gay
Rodeo
Association recently held its annual
rodeo in Dallas Nov. 20th thru 22nd and

congratulations go to the following

TGRA Royalty winners:

variety show in every sense of the word.
The acts included standard drag numbers,

as well as, high camp comedy, and dance
numbers. The finale involved the entire

H.B.l.T. committee, who appeared on

stage dressed as raisins and proceeded to

MS. TGRA— R. C. Cuellar

MS. TGRA 1st Runner Up—Diane
Bamett

MISS TGRA— Jessica Renee

Mr. TGRA— David Chapman

amuse the audience with a dance number

to the tune "I heard It Through the
Gr^)evine". This was an evening of fun
and laughs and it appealed as though the
audience loved every minute of if.

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Sinszuers your questions about Cove,

retationsfiips &yersonatyroBbems ^
Dear Agnes,

I've been living with this girl
for about two years. We're not
lovers. We sleep together every
night. She is constantly
reminding me that she is not
looking for a relationship. She

gets an^ when 1 tell her that 1
am not in the mood for sex.

We are two different people
living two different life styles. 1
think that if we were to get into
a relationship that things would
become worse between us. We

isn't part of a package deal for
roommates unless you have
some kind of verbal agreement.
Your letter indicates, you want

much more from this "girl" than
what you are getting. There is
also a hint of anger and
underlying hostility. Often one
of the best ways to sort out your
feelings is write. You do not
have to be a writer or worry

about style or grammar - just
write.

Write

about

your

1 spend a lot of time alone.

feelings. You could even write
her a letter. It might help
express some of the feelings she

Everytime 1 bring up our

does not want to talk about.

relationship, she does not want

Writing does wonders and you
can often get a new perspective
on your feelings.

both come and go as we please.

to discuss it. 1 am tired of the

way things are.
Please give me some advice. 1

care about her. 1 am really

Your

letter

leaves

the

confused about why 1 care or

impression you stay home
instead of going out. It would

even to what extent.
"Confused"
Oklahoma

friends. Get involved-join an
organization or go see an old

Dear "Confused",
No wonder you are confused.

Your letter sounds like you are
lovers. 1. We sleep together

be most beneficial to make some

friend. A support group is very
important during emotionally
trying times. This relationship is
not good for your self-esteem.

every night. 2. She gets angry
when 1 tell her I'm not in the

Dear Agnes,
1 have a problem 1 have never
if there is no commitment, sex 46- seen discussed in your column;

mood for sex. Well in my book,

I am a bed hopper. Now don't
get me wrong, when I am in a
relationship I do not sleep
around. Most of the time I am in

a relationship, but when I am

^r

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single I tend to sleep with
several people before I settle
down again. I know this sounds
corny, but I really think I have a

problem. I am constantly in
search of "The Relationship". I
am not happy by myself. Any

suggestions?
Bed Hopper
San Antonio, TX

per month

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Dear Hopper,

First of
you should realize
that most people are always on
the lookout for love and/or

relationships. That's human
nature. The problems start when

you will settle for anyone just
so you don't have to be by
yourself. You need to analyse
why you feel you must be in a

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relationship. Are you not happy

with yourself as a person? Do

We W^sh Everyone a

you not feel complete? Do you

Safe &Happy Holiday!

feel you need someone e^^e to
make you a whole person?
When you can answer these

questions and understand how
you really feel you should be
able to work on making you

happier. It should also help you

realize, "it is not necessary to

always have a lover or someone

tosleepwithj
^
/^rltel^Dear Agnes witii'
your probI©ms or
comments at:
Dimensions
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Lubbock,TX 79408 >

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that one who moved in and 1 found

so vivid! I know it is Christmas. Yes,

out her hobby was shopUfting and

Christmas — December 25, 1987 and

then there was a dope dealer — well

I know I am at home and I know you
aren't suppose to be here. But you are.
It must be a dream, after all you
moved away over five years ago.

"You still leave a key at Kay's."

There were no letters, no cards, no

"It's really me," you repeat and smile,

calls. There wasn't anything but an
unfilled vacuum for so long.
But there you are standing in front of

1 hug you and finally 1 am convinced

that's not important now. Is it?

"Ann, it is you. Really you."
1 stand staring.
that beautiful inesistible smile.

this is not a dream. You really are

the fire. Ann, you look just as you

here, standing in front of the fire, it's

did the day you left. Tall with long
blond hair spilling over your

almost like you were never gone.

shoulders, and those intense blue
eyes piercing through me.

1 pinch my arm, hard. Surely 1 will
wake up. No, 1 am awake. Henry

I've grown to detest that word —

gone. It haunted me for so long. Yes,
it really has been five years. You have
been gone and there is still a scar. A

big ugly scar, but at least, it is a scar

bounces onto my leg and licks my

and not a wound any more.

hand and 1 stare in amazement. It is

"Can 1 get you a glass of wine or a

you and Henry, that crazy little dog

drink?"

who went everywhere with us. Ha,he
still remembers me. After five years,

1 am nervous, very nervous. Why? 1
was angry at you for so long. Where
is it now that 1 need it? Emotions are

he still remembers me.

But this still has to be a dream
because the house is locked. All the
doors are locked,and 1 had to have the
locks changed after you left. All those
crazy roommates, 1 had. There was _ig.

so fickle.

1 open a bottle of wine and watch you
sit down on the sofa with Henry at
your feet 1 fiddle with the glasses and
put another log on the fire before 1

join you. Trying to sort through
feelings that spin through my head
like a record on too-fast-a-speed. This
is a surprise attack, I had no time to
prepare. I am sure you know thaL
"What brings you here, Ann? After all
this time, I assumed you were settled
or off on one of your save-the-world
trips?" I try not to sound to sarcastic.
"Well actually I am between

have so wanted to see you. I thought I
would go mad when you first left.
Life was meaningless and then the
pain began to dull and one day I

settlements and for some unknown

wanted to drop in. I feel your hands
on me and I want you. I never stopped
wanting you. I want you like I never
wanted anyone else. We are such a
passionate two. Today I won't care.
Tomonow I may hate myself.
As I sit watching you spread a blanket
in front of the fire, I pour more wine
and wonder if this is a Christmas gift
I can keep?

reason for the past year I haven't been
able to get you off my mind."

You always did have a way with
words. For some reason, you always

knew what to say and when to say it.
Even though it sounds good, I'm not
sure I believe iL

"So you just drove or flew or
whatever you did — a thousand miles

woke up and decided I would not
spend the rest of my life fretting over
you. Obviously, you were more
important to me than I was to you.
But why are you back? No, I
don't believe it is because you just

out of your way to show up at my
house for Christmas Day. I'm
impressed." Did I say that? Well,I am
impressed, but there was bound to be

more to this story than — "Well I

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This story is reflective of a common
experience among people during the
holidays — loneliness! Everyone I know

has experienced a holiday awayfrom loved
ones. 1 believe we all take moments to

r^ect where we've been and where we're

touch... out of reality...

A stack of returned Christmas cards on my
coffee table peer up at me accusingly. It is
apparent I have let my Rolodex get out of
date. The days became years, and I lost
some of the people I love most.

going. This story was written as a tribute
to some of my friends who have passed

This is the Twelfth Christmas since the

away and the impact of their absence at
holidays, in particular. With the severe

school. I have fond memories of lots of

outbreak of AIDS, most members of the
gay community will be addressing one or
two less Christmas cards this year.

passing of my best friend from high
life, unmindful of our physical limitations
or mortality. How I miss the innocence of
our love and friendship. She introduced me

to my first lover. She was there two years

Possibly this account may help someone
who is suffering from that emptiness. It is

up.

sometimes a comfort to know others have

I wonder if my first lover found the pilot

siffered and survived.

It is three a.m. Monday morning, which is
quite possibly the quietest time of the
week. It's Christmas again. Unable to

sleep,I open a bottle of wine. I sip slowly
on my first glass as thoughts crowd my

head, on this, a significant morning.
I remember the Magic of Christmas as a

kid. I long to once again grasp the
excitement and wonder I felt at that time.

The waiting for Santa Claus, unable to

sleep due to my anticipation, being
frustrated at the heaviness of my eyelids as
the minutes crept slowly into hours...That
mad rush to be the first one down the

^and under the tree. What happened?
ow Christmas brings me the blues. I

poiu another glass of wine hoping to

muddle my depression.Though the season

focuses on thankfulness and joy, I1
gmerally find myself dweUing in the past.
My past. I wonder where so many of my

later to nurse me through my first break

husband and three kids she wanted. She

seemed content to want these things which
I could never give her. She was my First
Christmas away from home. Drunkenly in
love, I felt I had, at long last, learned the
True meaning of Christmas. I was but a
child then. The Magic has long since gone
away.

This is the Eleventh Christmas since I got
Bartholomew, the nmt of a friend's coUie's

litter. The father was anonymous so it
seemed Barth-olomew Bastard was an

appropriate name. He has filled my years
with h^jpiness and understanding.
This is the Ninth Christmas since my

Uncle was senselessly killed in a
Christmas Eve robbery. Ten minutes later
would have found him on his way home
from worlc.

This is the Seventh Christmas since I left

my hometown. Once again. In Love,
Bartholomew and I packed our bag,
closing another chapter of life. When the
friends disappeared, and why I'm not
relationship was over,lost addresses erased
there...out in the world...out of
-24- the chances of contacting old friends.Thus

comers, ring bells while sweating
profusely. Ho Ho Ho's weakly welcome
an irritable public. Dried up trees stand
forlorn, iminvited to share the holiday.
Homeless, these rejects. Outcasts of

I entered the social scene of another

community, making new friends.
I sigh at the realization this is the Second
Christmas since my good friend/former
lover passed away unexpectedly in a car
wreck. With a heavy heart, I try to
swallow the lump in my throat. Tears
threaten to fall. I empty my glass, quickly
refilling it. I get up and turn on the stereo
for distraction. Soft sounds pierce the
silence. My exertions alert me to the fact
that the wine is beginning to affect my
balance. Welcoming the numbing effects

society. I wonder if I am the only person
spending Christmas alone? Do other
people feel this letdown today? I imagine
so.

I call my grandparents to wish them well.
They lift my spirits. They have survived
worse things than I and maintained a

positive

outlook

on

life.

Cheered

of the wine, I sink back onto the couch,

somewhat, I hang up the phone.

raising my glass to my lips. I try to loose
my train of thought to no avail. She's

I am lucky to have shared my life as fully

gone.

never had. I have a roof over my head,
plenty of food on the table, and a steady
well paying job. I have friends I love
dearly. My parents are still ahve and part
of my life. Basically I am satisfied with
my life. I feel lonely sometimes because I

as I have. One caimot lose what one has

This is my Third Christmas without my
beloved best friend. The First Christmas

after his death, his absence haunted me.

Bartholomew restlessly paced, as though
he too noticed the absence of the familiar

shuffling of Jim's approach. That
Christmas foimd me still trying to face
my grief, accept my loss. It was a very
lonely Christmas. I had a bad case of the
blues. As I got some typing paper out of
my desk, I noticed I also held a large
Christmas card. I ojrened it, immediately
recognizing the scrawled handwriting. I
remember feeling reassurance from this
unexpected voice of the past. I felt
comforted. This is how I made it through

do not have a lover at this time. I am

aware that often it's easier to live without,

than to live with a lover. I let this thought
comfort me.

So my blues fade in and out like a distant
radio station. And I find myself anxious
for the morrow which is but just another
regular day.

Christmas Past.

"Lesbians fall In love:

Christmas Present haunts me. It is a
reminder of Christmases shared with

love at first sight,
a friendship that
develops into
something more,an
intuitive flash that says,
"Get to know this

lovers. My house is empty this year.
Bartholomew and I are quiet victims as the
hours pass, catapulting us through this
day called Christmas. Bartholomew has
had a rough winter. His health is decaying
and I know this to be his last Christmas. I

woman!"

call him over, letting him find a spot on
the sofa. Caressing him, I allow him to

drink the wine in my glass. I can't
conceive how lonely life will be without
Bartholomew. My future looks bleak.
I take an inventory of the good and bad of
this Christmas. It's not snowing this year.
It's unseasonably hot. Santa's on street

-J. Lee Lehman
"What it Meansto Love
Another Woman"
from Our Right to Love

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cold you can be,

and if i were to hold you
well, you'd only melt
...soI've heard...

but you don't look so cold...
hey,you're warm!
— and they told me that if i
held you
you would...

oh—my god,
I'm melting!

-by Kothryn Hobeger
Dallas Tx

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A Discussion ofLesbian Literature Both New and Old
This Month T. Sumner Reviews:

The Law of Return
by Ann Bloch

Coming to Power:

Writings and Grcpiiics
on Lesbian S/M
edited by members of SAMIOS
Let's talk stocking stuffers. All
of us like to find our Christmas

stockings filled with things that
are
fun,
provocative,

real insight into the process of
growing up and coming out.
My only wish is that Elisheva
(the main character) would have

informative, erotic or all of the

made her lesbian debut earlier in

above. I've got two books this

the book. But, alas, that would

month that fit the bill. Both are
new editions of lesbian books

have been to easy, and coming
out, as we all know, is a long,
involved process.
All personal complaints aside, I
would definitely recommend
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to
everyone.
Especially
those
women

that are several years old, but if

you have yet to read them, they
are well worth the time.
First

we

have The Law

of

Return, (by Alice Bloch, $8.95,
Alyson Publications) a novel of
some distinction. The story
revolves around a young Jewish
girl who is on a search for

interested in Jewish culture and
Jewish lesbianism.

Next, we

have

Coming

to

her to Israel and eventually to

Power: Writings and Graphics
on Lesbian S/M. ($8.95,
Alyson
Publications)
a

lesbianism.

collection of writings edited by

It is a touching book that will

members

herself. The search first takes

of SAMOIS

a

lesbian/feminist S/M organ
take you beyond this place into
ization. Just so you'll know,
worlds unknown. Alice Bloch
writes wonderfully and gives -27- SAMOIS was the name

of the estate of Anne- Marie, a lesbian

written by many women in hopes to
gain understanding.

in The Story of O, who pierces and
brands O.

This is not a book for the faint of
heart, nor for the unadventurous.

Now, while this may not sound like
such a great stocking staffer, it covers
all on the list of requirements for such
things:
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erotic,

However, if you start with an open
mind, you may find yourself coming
away with a new understanding of

informative and fiin. As Katherine

S/M and what it means to these

Davis says in the introduction, "This

women socially as well as politically.
Included in this updated edition are

is an outrageous book. It has many
purposes and will have many effects
on those who read it, on those who
only hear about it, and on those who

several important articles on AIDS
and safe sex.

So, try it, but only if you are
comfortable enough with your

will never know it exists."

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sexuality to dare.
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December 15th - 31st
You'll have to keep out of the
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before the holidays. Once you're
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January

this month. Now is a good time to sit
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1988 but you'll have to take a serious

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the month could help you with some

romantic adventure that's headed your

of your holiday debt. Your social life

(Jan 201h-Feb 18th)

is exciting and this could be tied in

December 15th - 31st
You feel short-tempered this holiday

with your new flame! Take the

opportunity to find new friends.

way.

AQUARIUS

season. Try to control yourself or you

could make everyone's Christmas
miserable.

CAPRICORN
(Dec22ncl-Jan 19tti)

December 15th-31st
A holiday bonus ot raise could lift

your spirits right now, but don't be
tempted to spend it all! You may be
asked to host a party or assume

leadership for an organization that you
belong to. Your love life gets a boost
aroimd the 20th.

Social

activities

could

bring back your good will, so take
advantage of all those invitations.
After Christmas, you feel more
relaxed and you are ready for a festive
New Year's celebration!

January

You may feel like everyone is picking
on you, particularly at work, as the

new year gets under way. The feeling
.33. will pass by the 10th but then it's

you that is picking on everyone else.

special Chrisunas. You may be in a

Try to keep your temper under

mood to reminisce during the holiday
season and having old friends and
family around you is just what the

control, it's better to lose a few

battles than to lose friends. After the

15th, things smooth out and you're

doctor ordered to relieve some of the

able to get everything back on track at

stress you've been feeling.

work and at home. Something that

has been causing stress will ease up
and let you enjoy the company of
friends and co-workers again. Your

love life wiU see some improvement
diuing this period.

PISCES
(Feb 19th-Mar 20th)

December 15th-31st
Focus on your work in the weeks

before the holidays and your lifestyle
could change for the better after the

first of the year. There will be plenty

January
1988 may start out a bit confusing for
Aries. Conflicting orders from the
boss and friends who say one thing
and do another may be making you
crazy. Everything straightens out by
the 10th and you'll feel much better
about yourself and those around you.
A platonic friendship may be heating
up this month and the romance you
find could be just what you've
dreamed of. Be very carefiil when
driving this month, your potential for
accidents is very high. Be sure to
buckle up and drive defensively.

of time for social activities after hours

and you will be in the spotlight. Pay

holiday bills before the 1st and you
can have a relaxing New Year's.

January

If you made any resolutions, you'll
have to work hard to keep them this
year. Some goals you set for yourself
in past years may have been set too

high and you'll have to adjust them to
more realistic terms now. A raise or

promotion at work could be just what
you need to lift your spirits after the

stress of the holidays. And, a new

TAURUS
(Apr 20th - May 20th)

December 15th - 31st
A relationship that has been on the
rocks could take an unexpected turn

for the better and lift your spirits for
the coming holidays. Finances are

also on an upswing and you can afford
something special for a loved one.

Everything is going your way and
you couldn't be happier!

romanUc interest could be pressuring

January
An argument with a friend or family

post decision you've made in years.

member could quickly escalate into a
major war. Try your best to work out
a compromise or you may find
yourself in court. Keep a low profile

you for a commitment. Don't be
a raid to say "yes", it could be the
ARIES

until the 20th and that should help

(Mar 21st-Apr 19th)

immensely in relieving tensions.
Someone you've helped in the past
will come back to help you in an
unexpected way late in the month.

15th-31
YourDecember
career is spoUighted
rightStnow
and a raise or bonus could bring the

money you need to make this a .34. Accept their help graciously and

when it comes to commitment, it's

you'll have an ally for life. Romance
is the high point of this month, don't

much too soon.

January

let it get away.

You'll need to set some goals about

what you want to do with your career
during the first part of January. The
perfectjob may not be offered but you
could find yourself in a position to
influence the people who could help

GEMINI
(May 21st - June 21 st)
December 15th - 31st
All work and no play makes Gemini a
very unhappy girl right now.
Everyone is getting into the holiday
spirit and you have tied yotirself down
with work. Try to sneak in some

you the most Tax time is a few
months away but some organization
right now could save you some
heartache later on. Romance is put on
the back burner this month as more

social activities after hours, you may

pressing matters take your attention.

end up tired, but this time of year is
short-lived and you don't want to miss

Try to avoid overspending on January
sales.

out!

January
A temper tantrum early in January

LEO
(July 23rd-Aug 22nd)
December 15th - 31st

could cause you problems throughout
the month. Yelling won't solve the
problem, it's best to keep yotir mouth
shut and stay out of the limelight,
things will solve themselves in time.
Your career is looking up after the
10th, a raise or promotion may not be

Travel is on the agenda during the

in the cards for several months, but

brighten you social life also, new

the attention you get from higher-ups
is definitely working for your benefit.
Take time out for a short, romantic

friends come into the picture that can
make your holidays even more fun.
You may have to watch your finances

trip towards month end, it could do

but you should have enough to carry

wonders for a current relationship or

you through.

holiday season, it may be a working
vacation, but that doesn't mean it
won't be fun! A new romance could

January

help you find another.

Any partnerships that you involve
yourself in this month wiU be around
for a long
time. Romantic
commiunents could last for years, as
could could business partnerships set
up this month. You will want to

CANCER
(June 22nd - July 22nd)

December 15th - 31 st
All that hard work you've been doing

work these commitments out in

lets up right now so you can enjoy a
holiday rest. A long trip at Christmas
may be just what the doctor ordered to
help you relieve some stress. Take

writing or sit down and talk about it
in detail or you will feel insecure
until you do. Co-workers seem easier

to get along with right now and your

along a new friend, romance could

career is looking up because of iu

blossom. Keep a cool head though
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VIRGO
(Aug 23rd - Sept22nd)
December 15th - 31st
Social obligations could be getUng
you down right now. You want some
peace and quiet to work out some
personal or family problem that has
been bothering you. Turn down a few

invitations and focus on your
problem. Once it is solved, you'll be
ready to get back in the holiday party

won't be time to sit down, much less

relax. Some plans that you made late

last year won't be easy to get rolling
this month. You may find that you'll
more details than you thought to
work out before you can get things
back on track. If your love life has
been good for awhile, it can only get
better right now, if it hasn't been up

to par, now is the time to get things
moving again.

scene and enjoy it morel

January
Don't give in to the temptation to go
off on a wild spending spree or

SCORPIO
(Oct 24th-Nov 22nd)
December 15th - 31st

extravagant vacation right now. You
could wind up in financial trouble for
the rest of the year if you do. Take the

before Christmas. With a little work

time to express your feelings to your
loved ones, it will keep them happy
and make you feel more secure. Say

and thought, you could hit the
jackpot! After the 22nd, your focus
switches to family and loved ones. A

no to all business deals after the 20th,
someone may be taking you for a ride

love relationship that has fallen on
hard times recently could take on a
new glow. Enjoy.

you don't want to go on. Spend time

at home working on a project you
started before the new year.

Money is the main focus in the weeks

January
Taking criticism personally at work
or at home could lead to some anger

on your part during the first part of
LIBRA
(Sept 23rd-Oct23rd)

January. Try to control your temper

December 15th-31st

— friendly. Overspending on an

You may have a tendency to go
overboard on holiday spending if you
don t keep a close eye on your
pocketbook. Small inexpensive gift
will be just as appreciated. Work gets
^ier just in time to allow you to

and take this criticism as it was meant
unneeded item could lead to some

financial setbacks. You may be

looking for a romantic commitment
right now, but don't count on getting
what you want. It could turn out for
the best though, since it's likely that

enjoy the holiday social scene and

you will be attracted to someone

you ve never been happier to get out

special towards the end of the month.

of the house.

January
Most Librans will find the first part
of January a good time to relax and

make plans for the coming year.
Some, however will be so busy there

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FROM THE EDITOR
As 1987 draws to a close and I reflect back on this year, my sharpest
memories are not particularly pleasant ones.... The AIDS epidemic

continues to plunder through our community and the world -unchecked
while our government is still trying to decide on a course of action.
Involvement of the U.S. military continues to accelerate in the Middle
East. The stock markets of the world are making the wildest swings in
history — both high and low. The U.S. dollar continues to slide against
other foreign currencies. And in spite of what the politicians would have
us believe — people are out of work. The homeless rate of American's
is at an all time high since the Depression of the 1930's. Taxes continue

on a sharp upward spiral.
So where is the bright spots of 1987? For the community,it must be
October '87 the National March on Washington. The defeat of Bork to
the Supreme Court. For West Texas,it is the best cotton crop in 10
years. And perhaps a peace treaty by the end of 1987 with the Soviets.
For me personally, 1987 has been a good year. Dimensions is a year
and a half old this month, with business, as with youth,I find you
count the halves. Our reader base has grown to nine states, the Virgin
Islands and Canada, not including our tri-state distribution. Thanks to
our many subscribers. Obviously our advertising base has grown too.
Without our readers, advertisers, distributors and subscribers

, Dimensions would not still be in print. I want to thank you all!

If you have last years issues, I am sure you will notice we have
improved over the past year. We have learned alot we didn't know to
begin with. We continue to leam each month. One of our primary goals
is to bring you the best magazine we possible can each month. We do
have limits and financial limits are still a major obstacle, but as you can

see — together we have made it happen. Thank you all and MERRY
CHRISTMAS!!!

Roxanne Hunter
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TO THE EDITOR
INVOLVED WOMEN

Meuiphvsics of Liberation.

Dear Friends:

2 Mary Daly's "Wickedorv" of the

What

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I have read Sonia's book and it is

well written. We are impressed
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revolutionary! She makes the
transition from political activeness to
spiritual activeness and that is quite a
journey for a feminist! If that is not
enough, she makes the journey from
an avid heterosexual to a public

November 1987.

Last month during the National
March on Washington, we noted that
two out of three people arrested on the

steps of the Supreme Court protesting
the Hardwick decision (a decision that

lesbian. This is a real blood and guts

affects mostly men) were women.

person. We need more examples of
courageous sisters like this and she

We note that in Dallas there are
women who call themselves Blood

In case you are not familiar with her

could use our support.

Sisters giving their blood (the safest
blood in the world) to anyone in need
of it We note that lesbians have

name...she is the woman who fought
the Mormon Church a few years ago
over the Equal Rights Amendment

always been pioneers in the Gay and

and was ex-communicated.

Women's Movements. We note and
appreciate what you've done and must

Mary Daly's "Wickedorv" of the
English Language is bound to be
dynamite also. She is a radical

help in return. Please enter otir
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Sincerely,

feminist writer and lesbian. She is a

Phil Johnson

and

Dallas Gay/Lesbian

philosophy, etc. at Boston College,
Dept. of Theology. She is humorous

giant among radical feminist writers

Historic Archives

teaches

women

studies,

but with a cutting edge.

BOOK REVIEW

Hope you read these two books and

REQUEST

put a review in Dimensions.

Dear Sisters,

A Lesbian

My lover and I have been receiving

Richardson, TX

From T. Sumner: Thanks for the suggestion,[

Dimensions" for over a year and
fight over who will read it first.( I
usually win!) Keep up the good work!

have ordered the books and will read and review

them when they arrive. Ifanyone else out there
has books to suggest or would like to send a
review of their own, please feel free, I enjoy

I enjoy the book reviews by T.

hearing from my readers!

Sumner but I read for more than
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of non-fiction? I have two

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A Guest Commentary
"CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME"
This is the time of year for giving. Giving gifts, giving love and giving

to charity. That last one is the clincher. Everybody from Christmas
Seals to the Santa at the door of the mall is asking for your pocket

change or your whole paycheck. This is not to say that there aren't some
good causes out there that need your help. But, remember the old
saying, "Charity begins at home"? Well, that is what I would like to
focus on.

For many in our community,it is a very real possibility that this will be
their last Christmas. Yes, I'm talking about PWA's. I can't speak for

all of you, but I feel this is the most important cause I could give to this
Christmas. After all, these are our brothers, what better cause is there

than to brighten their Christmas with a gift of food, money,clothing or
simply with our time.
I have heard many lesbians say that AIDS is not their problem because

they will never get it Think again, sister. It is your problem and you
could get it. What makes it your problem you ask? The men that are

dying have been fighting for the same right to love that you have and
many have them have fought for your rights as women as well. They
have been your friends, confidantes and party buddies. They have come
to meet your parents so that you could stay in your closet. They have

loved you and fought for you, and if that isn't enough to convince you,
I don't know what is.

I am not affiliated with any organization,I only make this plea for those
friends of mine and the friends of theirs and the friends of theirs who
need a little compassion and love.

Maybe you don't have any money ... how about some time? No time?
Clean out your closet, I'm sure there's someone who would love that
old flannel shirt to keep them warm or those extra Christmas vookies

you baked. It doesn't take much to make things a little easier for
someone in need.

-7-

A Sister Who Cares
Dallas, TX

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TEXAS HUMAN RIGHTS
FOUNDATION FUNDS

LESBIAN CUSTODY BAHLE
AUSTIN -The Texas Human

Rights Foundation has awarded
$2,000 to a lesbian mother in

Travis County to help her in a
court battle to regain custody of
her six year old son.

Since the custody battle is being
fought solely on the grounds
that the woman is a lesbian, the

considered a mental disorder.

Homosexuality

in

no

way

prevents a parent from raising
children using appropriate love
and attention. In addition,recent

psychological evidence has
proven that there is no higher

incidence of homosexu^ity
among children raised by

Directors felt that the case
warranted support from the

lesbian or gay parents than there
is among children raised by
heterosexual parents. THRF

Foundation's

funds

Foundation's

Board

Legal

of

Rights

Fund. As President Lee Taft

will

be

used

for

preparation of supportive expert

explain^, "Each custody case

testimony to this effect.

is unique, because
the
overriding criterion in each one
is: what is in the best interest of
the child?' Since this lesbian

The

mother is a competent provider
^oves her son and takes

in areas such as employment,

there

should not be an impediment to
. r having custody of the boy

Texas

Human

Rights

Foundation funds cases dealing
with AIDS discrimination Md

other lesbian/gay discrimination

housing,

or

Foundation

President

remarked, "We

custody.
have

Taft
many

just because of her sexual

cases requesting funding from
us right now. Many, of course,

onentation."

deal with AIDS discrimination.

Scientific research has shown,
^d both the American Medical
Ass(xiation and the American
Psychiatric
Association
sexual orientation

that differs from the majority is
not

considered

dysfunctional

nor

sexually
is

it

Our Legal Committee examines
each one carefully. We'd like to
eventually reach the point where
we can support every case that
needs help. We're working
dililgently to make sure that
there are enough funds available

_g_ to help as many as we can."

project of the Dallas Gay

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Paivi, Lady Supreme & Crystal
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1987 at CLUB ROMEO'S was a rousing
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by Debbie Marshall

The
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rodeo in Dallas Nov. 20th thru 22nd and

congratulations go to the following

TGRA Royalty winners:

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The acts included standard drag numbers,

as well as, high camp comedy, and dance
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H.B.l.T. committee, who appeared on

stage dressed as raisins and proceeded to

MS. TGRA— R. C. Cuellar

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MISS TGRA— Jessica Renee

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to the tune "I heard It Through the
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I've been living with this girl
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reminding me that she is not
looking for a relationship. She

gets an^ when 1 tell her that 1
am not in the mood for sex.

We are two different people
living two different life styles. 1
think that if we were to get into
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become worse between us. We

isn't part of a package deal for
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Write

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1 spend a lot of time alone.

feelings. You could even write
her a letter. It might help
express some of the feelings she

Everytime 1 bring up our

does not want to talk about.

relationship, she does not want

Writing does wonders and you
can often get a new perspective
on your feelings.

both come and go as we please.

to discuss it. 1 am tired of the

way things are.
Please give me some advice. 1

care about her. 1 am really

Your

letter

leaves

the

confused about why 1 care or

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instead of going out. It would

even to what extent.
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not good for your self-esteem.

every night. 2. She gets angry
when 1 tell her I'm not in the

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1 have a problem 1 have never
if there is no commitment, sex 46- seen discussed in your column;

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How could I be asleep? Everything is

that one who moved in and 1 found

so vivid! I know it is Christmas. Yes,

out her hobby was shopUfting and

Christmas — December 25, 1987 and

then there was a dope dealer — well

I know I am at home and I know you
aren't suppose to be here. But you are.
It must be a dream, after all you
moved away over five years ago.

"You still leave a key at Kay's."

There were no letters, no cards, no

"It's really me," you repeat and smile,

calls. There wasn't anything but an
unfilled vacuum for so long.
But there you are standing in front of

1 hug you and finally 1 am convinced

that's not important now. Is it?

"Ann, it is you. Really you."
1 stand staring.
that beautiful inesistible smile.

this is not a dream. You really are

the fire. Ann, you look just as you

here, standing in front of the fire, it's

did the day you left. Tall with long
blond hair spilling over your

almost like you were never gone.

shoulders, and those intense blue
eyes piercing through me.

1 pinch my arm, hard. Surely 1 will
wake up. No, 1 am awake. Henry

I've grown to detest that word —

gone. It haunted me for so long. Yes,
it really has been five years. You have
been gone and there is still a scar. A

big ugly scar, but at least, it is a scar

bounces onto my leg and licks my

and not a wound any more.

hand and 1 stare in amazement. It is

"Can 1 get you a glass of wine or a

you and Henry, that crazy little dog

drink?"

who went everywhere with us. Ha,he
still remembers me. After five years,

1 am nervous, very nervous. Why? 1
was angry at you for so long. Where
is it now that 1 need it? Emotions are

he still remembers me.

But this still has to be a dream
because the house is locked. All the
doors are locked,and 1 had to have the
locks changed after you left. All those
crazy roommates, 1 had. There was _ig.

so fickle.

1 open a bottle of wine and watch you
sit down on the sofa with Henry at
your feet 1 fiddle with the glasses and
put another log on the fire before 1

join you. Trying to sort through
feelings that spin through my head
like a record on too-fast-a-speed. This
is a surprise attack, I had no time to
prepare. I am sure you know thaL
"What brings you here, Ann? After all
this time, I assumed you were settled
or off on one of your save-the-world
trips?" I try not to sound to sarcastic.
"Well actually I am between

have so wanted to see you. I thought I
would go mad when you first left.
Life was meaningless and then the
pain began to dull and one day I

settlements and for some unknown

wanted to drop in. I feel your hands
on me and I want you. I never stopped
wanting you. I want you like I never
wanted anyone else. We are such a
passionate two. Today I won't care.
Tomonow I may hate myself.
As I sit watching you spread a blanket
in front of the fire, I pour more wine
and wonder if this is a Christmas gift
I can keep?

reason for the past year I haven't been
able to get you off my mind."

You always did have a way with
words. For some reason, you always

knew what to say and when to say it.
Even though it sounds good, I'm not
sure I believe iL

"So you just drove or flew or
whatever you did — a thousand miles

woke up and decided I would not
spend the rest of my life fretting over
you. Obviously, you were more
important to me than I was to you.
But why are you back? No, I
don't believe it is because you just

out of your way to show up at my
house for Christmas Day. I'm
impressed." Did I say that? Well,I am
impressed, but there was bound to be

more to this story than — "Well I

was thinking of you and thought I'd

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"I just wanted to see you, OK! I'm
not out to save the world anymore.
Im through with school. I've seen

almost everything I want to see and I
wanted to come home."

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Ann smiles and touches my arm. I

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roll around my head for a little while.

There are so many questions.
Unanswered questions. Then and now.

Where did the impulses of my youth
go? I look at your face and I am lost

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you are leaving the house

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There is more buildup in the

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a combination of green wood

D2 check the chimney for
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This story is reflective of a common
experience among people during the
holidays — loneliness! Everyone I know

has experienced a holiday awayfrom loved
ones. 1 believe we all take moments to

r^ect where we've been and where we're

touch... out of reality...

A stack of returned Christmas cards on my
coffee table peer up at me accusingly. It is
apparent I have let my Rolodex get out of
date. The days became years, and I lost
some of the people I love most.

going. This story was written as a tribute
to some of my friends who have passed

This is the Twelfth Christmas since the

away and the impact of their absence at
holidays, in particular. With the severe

school. I have fond memories of lots of

outbreak of AIDS, most members of the
gay community will be addressing one or
two less Christmas cards this year.

passing of my best friend from high
life, unmindful of our physical limitations
or mortality. How I miss the innocence of
our love and friendship. She introduced me

to my first lover. She was there two years

Possibly this account may help someone
who is suffering from that emptiness. It is

up.

sometimes a comfort to know others have

I wonder if my first lover found the pilot

siffered and survived.

It is three a.m. Monday morning, which is
quite possibly the quietest time of the
week. It's Christmas again. Unable to

sleep,I open a bottle of wine. I sip slowly
on my first glass as thoughts crowd my

head, on this, a significant morning.
I remember the Magic of Christmas as a

kid. I long to once again grasp the
excitement and wonder I felt at that time.

The waiting for Santa Claus, unable to

sleep due to my anticipation, being
frustrated at the heaviness of my eyelids as
the minutes crept slowly into hours...That
mad rush to be the first one down the

^and under the tree. What happened?
ow Christmas brings me the blues. I

poiu another glass of wine hoping to

muddle my depression.Though the season

focuses on thankfulness and joy, I1
gmerally find myself dweUing in the past.
My past. I wonder where so many of my

later to nurse me through my first break

husband and three kids she wanted. She

seemed content to want these things which
I could never give her. She was my First
Christmas away from home. Drunkenly in
love, I felt I had, at long last, learned the
True meaning of Christmas. I was but a
child then. The Magic has long since gone
away.

This is the Eleventh Christmas since I got
Bartholomew, the nmt of a friend's coUie's

litter. The father was anonymous so it
seemed Barth-olomew Bastard was an

appropriate name. He has filled my years
with h^jpiness and understanding.
This is the Ninth Christmas since my

Uncle was senselessly killed in a
Christmas Eve robbery. Ten minutes later
would have found him on his way home
from worlc.

This is the Seventh Christmas since I left

my hometown. Once again. In Love,
Bartholomew and I packed our bag,
closing another chapter of life. When the
friends disappeared, and why I'm not
relationship was over,lost addresses erased
there...out in the world...out of
-24- the chances of contacting old friends.Thus

comers, ring bells while sweating
profusely. Ho Ho Ho's weakly welcome
an irritable public. Dried up trees stand
forlorn, iminvited to share the holiday.
Homeless, these rejects. Outcasts of

I entered the social scene of another

community, making new friends.
I sigh at the realization this is the Second
Christmas since my good friend/former
lover passed away unexpectedly in a car
wreck. With a heavy heart, I try to
swallow the lump in my throat. Tears
threaten to fall. I empty my glass, quickly
refilling it. I get up and turn on the stereo
for distraction. Soft sounds pierce the
silence. My exertions alert me to the fact
that the wine is beginning to affect my
balance. Welcoming the numbing effects

society. I wonder if I am the only person
spending Christmas alone? Do other
people feel this letdown today? I imagine
so.

I call my grandparents to wish them well.
They lift my spirits. They have survived
worse things than I and maintained a

positive

outlook

on

life.

Cheered

of the wine, I sink back onto the couch,

somewhat, I hang up the phone.

raising my glass to my lips. I try to loose
my train of thought to no avail. She's

I am lucky to have shared my life as fully

gone.

never had. I have a roof over my head,
plenty of food on the table, and a steady
well paying job. I have friends I love
dearly. My parents are still ahve and part
of my life. Basically I am satisfied with
my life. I feel lonely sometimes because I

as I have. One caimot lose what one has

This is my Third Christmas without my
beloved best friend. The First Christmas

after his death, his absence haunted me.

Bartholomew restlessly paced, as though
he too noticed the absence of the familiar

shuffling of Jim's approach. That
Christmas foimd me still trying to face
my grief, accept my loss. It was a very
lonely Christmas. I had a bad case of the
blues. As I got some typing paper out of
my desk, I noticed I also held a large
Christmas card. I ojrened it, immediately
recognizing the scrawled handwriting. I
remember feeling reassurance from this
unexpected voice of the past. I felt
comforted. This is how I made it through

do not have a lover at this time. I am

aware that often it's easier to live without,

than to live with a lover. I let this thought
comfort me.

So my blues fade in and out like a distant
radio station. And I find myself anxious
for the morrow which is but just another
regular day.

Christmas Past.

"Lesbians fall In love:

Christmas Present haunts me. It is a
reminder of Christmases shared with

love at first sight,
a friendship that
develops into
something more,an
intuitive flash that says,
"Get to know this

lovers. My house is empty this year.
Bartholomew and I are quiet victims as the
hours pass, catapulting us through this
day called Christmas. Bartholomew has
had a rough winter. His health is decaying
and I know this to be his last Christmas. I

woman!"

call him over, letting him find a spot on
the sofa. Caressing him, I allow him to

drink the wine in my glass. I can't
conceive how lonely life will be without
Bartholomew. My future looks bleak.
I take an inventory of the good and bad of
this Christmas. It's not snowing this year.
It's unseasonably hot. Santa's on street

-J. Lee Lehman
"What it Meansto Love
Another Woman"
from Our Right to Love

-25-

go away

snow person

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you sure ore beautiful

^9C

but I've heard how

cold you can be,

and if i were to hold you
well, you'd only melt
...soI've heard...

but you don't look so cold...
hey,you're warm!
— and they told me that if i
held you
you would...

oh—my god,
I'm melting!

-by Kothryn Hobeger
Dallas Tx

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A Discussion ofLesbian Literature Both New and Old
This Month T. Sumner Reviews:

The Law of Return
by Ann Bloch

Coming to Power:

Writings and Grcpiiics
on Lesbian S/M
edited by members of SAMIOS
Let's talk stocking stuffers. All
of us like to find our Christmas

stockings filled with things that
are
fun,
provocative,

real insight into the process of
growing up and coming out.
My only wish is that Elisheva
(the main character) would have

informative, erotic or all of the

made her lesbian debut earlier in

above. I've got two books this

the book. But, alas, that would

month that fit the bill. Both are
new editions of lesbian books

have been to easy, and coming
out, as we all know, is a long,
involved process.
All personal complaints aside, I
would definitely recommend
this
book
to
everyone.
Especially
those
women

that are several years old, but if

you have yet to read them, they
are well worth the time.
First

we

have The Law

of

Return, (by Alice Bloch, $8.95,
Alyson Publications) a novel of
some distinction. The story
revolves around a young Jewish
girl who is on a search for

interested in Jewish culture and
Jewish lesbianism.

Next, we

have

Coming

to

her to Israel and eventually to

Power: Writings and Graphics
on Lesbian S/M. ($8.95,
Alyson
Publications)
a

lesbianism.

collection of writings edited by

It is a touching book that will

members

herself. The search first takes

of SAMOIS

a

lesbian/feminist S/M organ
take you beyond this place into
ization. Just so you'll know,
worlds unknown. Alice Bloch
writes wonderfully and gives -27- SAMOIS was the name

of the estate of Anne- Marie, a lesbian

written by many women in hopes to
gain understanding.

in The Story of O, who pierces and
brands O.

This is not a book for the faint of
heart, nor for the unadventurous.

Now, while this may not sound like
such a great stocking staffer, it covers
all on the list of requirements for such
things:
provocative,
erotic,

However, if you start with an open
mind, you may find yourself coming
away with a new understanding of

informative and fiin. As Katherine

S/M and what it means to these

Davis says in the introduction, "This

women socially as well as politically.
Included in this updated edition are

is an outrageous book. It has many
purposes and will have many effects
on those who read it, on those who
only hear about it, and on those who

several important articles on AIDS
and safe sex.

So, try it, but only if you are
comfortable enough with your

will never know it exists."

This a book that is trying to show
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"deviant" lifestyle by the straight
community, so is S/M considered
deviant by the majority of the lesbian
community. It is not so much a plea

sexuality to dare.
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8.1 enjoy buying fancy gifts for my

a Scrooge? Or are you generous to a
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friends, family and lovers.

True or False and find out where you

9. I try to buy my fall and winter

stand on the generosity scale.

clothes in spring when they are on
sale.

1. I only go to expensive restaurants
when I am with someone I want to

10. If 1 only need it once in a while, I

impress.

don't buy it, I borrow it from friends

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11. I believe that money is meant to

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be spent, not saved. After all, you
can't take it with you.

3. When 1 go to a different city, the
first thing I like to do is go shopping.

12. If I am driving my friends on a
trip, I think they should pay for the

4.1 always travel first class and stay

gas to make up for the wear and tear

at upscale hotels.

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13. I would like to see lesbian/gay

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14. I pay my bills at the very last
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me.

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10.
11.
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come up short for the bills at the end

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January

(Nov24th-Dec21st)

The trick this year is to get off to a

December 15th - 31st
You'll have to keep out of the
limelight right before Christmas so
that you can finish a project at work
before the holidays. Once you're
finished, watch out! Going out and
having friends over dominate the rest

good start and it looks like you'll
have all the right opportunities as
January rolls around. Home, business
and especially love are all looking up

of the month.

include your loved ones when making

January

this month. Now is a good time to sit
down and set some goals for your
career and personal lives. Be sure to

plans, iey will be enthusiastic in

Your personal life is looking up for

helping you reach those goals. If you

1988 but you'll have to take a serious

are currently involved in a
relationship, things will certainly be
on the right track this month, if you

look at how you handle your personal
finances. Now is a good time to sit
down and figure out a budget for the

are single, look out for a n exciting

coming year. A hot new romance
may come on the scene this month, it
may not last, but it will be fun while
it does! A raise or promotion early in
the month could help you with some

romantic adventure that's headed your

of your holiday debt. Your social life

(Jan 201h-Feb 18th)

is exciting and this could be tied in

December 15th - 31st
You feel short-tempered this holiday

with your new flame! Take the

opportunity to find new friends.

way.

AQUARIUS

season. Try to control yourself or you

could make everyone's Christmas
miserable.

CAPRICORN
(Dec22ncl-Jan 19tti)

December 15th-31st
A holiday bonus ot raise could lift

your spirits right now, but don't be
tempted to spend it all! You may be
asked to host a party or assume

leadership for an organization that you
belong to. Your love life gets a boost
aroimd the 20th.

Social

activities

could

bring back your good will, so take
advantage of all those invitations.
After Christmas, you feel more
relaxed and you are ready for a festive
New Year's celebration!

January

You may feel like everyone is picking
on you, particularly at work, as the

new year gets under way. The feeling
.33. will pass by the 10th but then it's

you that is picking on everyone else.

special Chrisunas. You may be in a

Try to keep your temper under

mood to reminisce during the holiday
season and having old friends and
family around you is just what the

control, it's better to lose a few

battles than to lose friends. After the

15th, things smooth out and you're

doctor ordered to relieve some of the

able to get everything back on track at

stress you've been feeling.

work and at home. Something that

has been causing stress will ease up
and let you enjoy the company of
friends and co-workers again. Your

love life wiU see some improvement
diuing this period.

PISCES
(Feb 19th-Mar 20th)

December 15th-31st
Focus on your work in the weeks

before the holidays and your lifestyle
could change for the better after the

first of the year. There will be plenty

January
1988 may start out a bit confusing for
Aries. Conflicting orders from the
boss and friends who say one thing
and do another may be making you
crazy. Everything straightens out by
the 10th and you'll feel much better
about yourself and those around you.
A platonic friendship may be heating
up this month and the romance you
find could be just what you've
dreamed of. Be very carefiil when
driving this month, your potential for
accidents is very high. Be sure to
buckle up and drive defensively.

of time for social activities after hours

and you will be in the spotlight. Pay

holiday bills before the 1st and you
can have a relaxing New Year's.

January

If you made any resolutions, you'll
have to work hard to keep them this
year. Some goals you set for yourself
in past years may have been set too

high and you'll have to adjust them to
more realistic terms now. A raise or

promotion at work could be just what
you need to lift your spirits after the

stress of the holidays. And, a new

TAURUS
(Apr 20th - May 20th)

December 15th - 31st
A relationship that has been on the
rocks could take an unexpected turn

for the better and lift your spirits for
the coming holidays. Finances are

also on an upswing and you can afford
something special for a loved one.

Everything is going your way and
you couldn't be happier!

romanUc interest could be pressuring

January
An argument with a friend or family

post decision you've made in years.

member could quickly escalate into a
major war. Try your best to work out
a compromise or you may find
yourself in court. Keep a low profile

you for a commitment. Don't be
a raid to say "yes", it could be the
ARIES

until the 20th and that should help

(Mar 21st-Apr 19th)

immensely in relieving tensions.
Someone you've helped in the past
will come back to help you in an
unexpected way late in the month.

15th-31
YourDecember
career is spoUighted
rightStnow
and a raise or bonus could bring the

money you need to make this a .34. Accept their help graciously and

when it comes to commitment, it's

you'll have an ally for life. Romance
is the high point of this month, don't

much too soon.

January

let it get away.

You'll need to set some goals about

what you want to do with your career
during the first part of January. The
perfectjob may not be offered but you
could find yourself in a position to
influence the people who could help

GEMINI
(May 21st - June 21 st)
December 15th - 31st
All work and no play makes Gemini a
very unhappy girl right now.
Everyone is getting into the holiday
spirit and you have tied yotirself down
with work. Try to sneak in some

you the most Tax time is a few
months away but some organization
right now could save you some
heartache later on. Romance is put on
the back burner this month as more

social activities after hours, you may

pressing matters take your attention.

end up tired, but this time of year is
short-lived and you don't want to miss

Try to avoid overspending on January
sales.

out!

January
A temper tantrum early in January

LEO
(July 23rd-Aug 22nd)
December 15th - 31st

could cause you problems throughout
the month. Yelling won't solve the
problem, it's best to keep yotir mouth
shut and stay out of the limelight,
things will solve themselves in time.
Your career is looking up after the
10th, a raise or promotion may not be

Travel is on the agenda during the

in the cards for several months, but

brighten you social life also, new

the attention you get from higher-ups
is definitely working for your benefit.
Take time out for a short, romantic

friends come into the picture that can
make your holidays even more fun.
You may have to watch your finances

trip towards month end, it could do

but you should have enough to carry

wonders for a current relationship or

you through.

holiday season, it may be a working
vacation, but that doesn't mean it
won't be fun! A new romance could

January

help you find another.

Any partnerships that you involve
yourself in this month wiU be around
for a long
time. Romantic
commiunents could last for years, as
could could business partnerships set
up this month. You will want to

CANCER
(June 22nd - July 22nd)

December 15th - 31 st
All that hard work you've been doing

work these commitments out in

lets up right now so you can enjoy a
holiday rest. A long trip at Christmas
may be just what the doctor ordered to
help you relieve some stress. Take

writing or sit down and talk about it
in detail or you will feel insecure
until you do. Co-workers seem easier

to get along with right now and your

along a new friend, romance could

career is looking up because of iu

blossom. Keep a cool head though
-35-

VIRGO
(Aug 23rd - Sept22nd)
December 15th - 31st
Social obligations could be getUng
you down right now. You want some
peace and quiet to work out some
personal or family problem that has
been bothering you. Turn down a few

invitations and focus on your
problem. Once it is solved, you'll be
ready to get back in the holiday party

won't be time to sit down, much less

relax. Some plans that you made late

last year won't be easy to get rolling
this month. You may find that you'll
more details than you thought to
work out before you can get things
back on track. If your love life has
been good for awhile, it can only get
better right now, if it hasn't been up

to par, now is the time to get things
moving again.

scene and enjoy it morel

January
Don't give in to the temptation to go
off on a wild spending spree or

SCORPIO
(Oct 24th-Nov 22nd)
December 15th - 31st

extravagant vacation right now. You
could wind up in financial trouble for
the rest of the year if you do. Take the

before Christmas. With a little work

time to express your feelings to your
loved ones, it will keep them happy
and make you feel more secure. Say

and thought, you could hit the
jackpot! After the 22nd, your focus
switches to family and loved ones. A

no to all business deals after the 20th,
someone may be taking you for a ride

love relationship that has fallen on
hard times recently could take on a
new glow. Enjoy.

you don't want to go on. Spend time

at home working on a project you
started before the new year.

Money is the main focus in the weeks

January
Taking criticism personally at work
or at home could lead to some anger

on your part during the first part of
LIBRA
(Sept 23rd-Oct23rd)

January. Try to control your temper

December 15th-31st

— friendly. Overspending on an

You may have a tendency to go
overboard on holiday spending if you
don t keep a close eye on your
pocketbook. Small inexpensive gift
will be just as appreciated. Work gets
^ier just in time to allow you to

and take this criticism as it was meant
unneeded item could lead to some

financial setbacks. You may be

looking for a romantic commitment
right now, but don't count on getting
what you want. It could turn out for
the best though, since it's likely that

enjoy the holiday social scene and

you will be attracted to someone

you ve never been happier to get out

special towards the end of the month.

of the house.

January
Most Librans will find the first part
of January a good time to relax and

make plans for the coming year.
Some, however will be so busy there

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