Dimensions : v.8: no.5(1994:Nov.)
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- Dimensions : v.8: no.5(1994:Nov.)
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- 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.
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Volume 8, Issue 5
November 1994
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Volume 8, Issue 5 •November 1994
Feature
THE BAR: Twelve Years Later 17
The Coffee Ceeb
Lesbian Literature, Music, Movies & More 25
Quiz
How Do You Handle Change? 28
What A Woktd, What A Woru>
Humor by Comedian Nancy Ford 22
MOiVriiiT Featcres
8 News • 12 What's Goin' On
15 Dear Agnes *27 Poetry
31 Horoscope* 33 Directory
36 Classifieds • 38 Graffiti
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GET INVOLVED. IT WORKS!
Dear Kelly,
"The News"column is interesting and informative,and I read with interest what is going
on around Texas and in other parts ofour nation.It was truly great to know the hate crime
provision was included in the recently passed federal crime bill.
How I wish people would wake up and get involved in what is going on in our country!
When my son was murdered nine years ago,itchanged my life forever.I've always been
a volunteer and involved inhuman rights,but now I'm very focused on the rights ofcrime
victims.
What I'd like to tell your readers is LETTERS AND PHONE CALLS TO ELECTED
OFFICIALS DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!Remember,they want to be elected again,
so it does matter what their constituents think.
Each time you write a letter,list your Voter's Registration number under your signature.
They will know that you are a voter and you are monitoring the way they vote.
You can easily find addresses in your phone directory or by calling you City Hall or
Courthouse. Or you can write to the general addresses listed below:
Governor Ann Richards
State Capitol Extension
RoomEl.304
Austin, TX 78701
(512)463-2000
To Write Your State Senator;
Senator
P.O. Box 12068
Austin, TX 78711
FAX:(512)463-0362
To Write Your State Representative:
Representative
P.O. Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
FAX:(512)463-5896
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To write the Parole Board:
Raven Kazen, Director
Victim Services Division
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Pardons and Paroles
8610 Shoal Creek
P.O. Box 13401
Capital Station
Austin, TX 78711
Please help me get this point across to everyone: WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
I know we are busy working to survive day to day, as well as working on our personal
relationships. However, it takes only a little time and makes a great deal of difference
in the great scheme of things. I read once that "Just as long as you participate in the
creation of a building that will remain long after you are gone, you can participate in the
evolution of group energy dynamics that will remain long after you are gone."
Let's communicate with our officials and let them know how we feel about the issues
that involves us as human beings.
I've included the Victim Assistance Directorfor the Board ofPardons and Paroles so you
can write letters protesting early release of murderers,rapists,sex offenders,etc.Include
their Texas Department of Correction number if it's available.If not,call them at 1-800848-4284 and ask for assistance.
Thank You,
Thomas Ann Hines
State Chair
People Against Violent Crime
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The Itows
From Around the Region, the Country & the World
Dallas To Host
National Conference
WASHINGTON,B.C. - The National
Road. The rodeo is always the main
focus of the weekend, but there will
also be vendors and entertainment
venues.
Gay and Lesbian Task Force(NGLTF)
will host its annual "Creating Change"
skills building conference in Dallas
Friday, November 11th will be the
November 11-13, with pre-conference
workshops November 9 and 10.
More than 70 workshops will be
showcased at this year's Creating
Change conference. Prior to the main
body of the conference. Creating
Change featuresfull-day pre-conference
institutes: the People of Color
Organizing Institute and the
performances will be held on Saturday
and Sunday, November 12th and 13th.
The first performance begins at 9am,
followed by the Grand Entry at noon
and a second performance at 1pm.
Rodeo Kickoff Dance from 7-10 at the
Doubletree Hotel Ballroom.Two rodeo
Dances will also be held both Saturday
and Sunday from 7pm-midnight at the
Doubletree Ballroom.
Individual tickets are $12.50 for each
Transformation Institute on November
day's rodeo and $5 for each night's
9; and the Race Class and Gender
Institute on November 10. This year's
conference will include three Fight the
dance. Hotel accommodations are
Right "intensives" (focusing on
available at the Doubletree Hotel (1-
800-222-TREE or 512-454-3737) and
organizing), as well as "intensives" on
at the Red Lion Hotel(1-800-547-8010
or 512-323-5466). Ask for the TGRA
rate when making reservations. For
Fundraising, AIDS and Youth.
information about vendor spaces,
elections, education and religious
The conference will be held atSouthland
volunteering or about the rodeo itself,
Center Hotel in downtown Dallas. Call
call the Rodeo Hotline at 214-720-6051
1-800-272-8007 for room reservations
or 512-835-5314.
and identify yourself as a Creating
Change participant for special rates.
Fro further information about Creating
Change,contactSue Hyde at(617)492-
Victory Fund
Candidates on Ballot
6393.
IN Eight States
Texas Gay Rodeo To
Be Held In Austin
Gay-Baitevg a Factor
WASHINGTON, B.C. - The Victory
Fund, a donor network of individuals
AUSTIN, TX - The Eleventh Aimual
who are committed to electing openly
TGRA Rodeo will be held in Austin,
gay and lesbian public officials, has
TX, November 11-13 at the Travis
backed 16 candidates in eight states in
County Exposition Center located off
State Highway 290 East and Decker
Fund backs candidates at the city.
this year's general election.The Victory
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county,state and federal levels and has
recommended candidates within a 12
helped many openly gay candidates
month period. After candidates are
since its inception in 1991. Candidates
who are recommended must meet
certain criteria and complete an
exhaustive screening process.
The 16 Victory Fund recommended
candidates running in November are:
qualified, members receive profiles of
each race and choose which campaigns
are combined with contributions from
.Tom Ammiano for San Francisco
board of Supervisors
.Cal Anderson for Washington State
othermembers and sent to the campaign
as a massive show of community
support. Membership in the Victory
Senate
Fund is more than 3,500 nationwide.
. Derek Belt for Massachusetts
House of Representatives
. Karen Burstein for New York
to support and when. Checks are made
payable to the candidates campaign,
but sent to the Victory Fund where they
To demonstrate the Victory Fund's
effectiveness, some 72 candidates
contacted the Fund for financial aid
during the 1993 election cycle.Ofthese
State Attorney GeneraK
. Chuck Carpenter for Oregon
candidates,only 12 were recommended
to the network,of which six won.Ofthe
House of Representatives
.Ken Cheuvrontfor Arizona House
of Representatives
. Bonnie Dumanis for San Diego
Municipal Court
•George EighmeyforOregonHouse
of Representatives
.Will Fitzpatrick for Rhode Island
State Senate
.Sheila Kuehl for California State
Assembly
.Susan Leal for San Francisco Board
of Supervisors
• Tony Miller for California
Secretary of State
. Mike Pisaturo for Rhode Island
House of Representative
. Xeri Schwartz for Los Angeles
Superior Court
.Cynthia Wooten for Oregon House
of Representatives
.Tim Van Zandtfor Missouri House
of Representatives
The Victory Fund is aregistered Political
Action Committee(PAC)and supports
candidates with in-kind contributions,
referrals to campaign professionals and
remaining 60candidates,only two won.
For more information on the Victory
Fund or about these candidates,contact
Kathleen DeBold at(202)842-8679 or
via email at victoryf@aol.com.
The Victory Fund is also reporting
several incidences of increased anti-
gay campaigning — even from
opponents who claim to be "gayfriendly."
One explanation for the increase is the
rise in power of the Radical Right and
its demonization of the gay and lesbian
community as fundraising gimmick.
"The Radical Right has stepped up its
attacks on openly gay political figures
as part of its overall strategy to
undermine the strength of our
community — and to raise money,"
says Victory Fund Deputy Director
Kathleen DeBold. "They know that
qualified gay and lesbian officials dispel
anti-gay stereotypes and increase our
community's visibility in an extremely
positive way — something they don't
access to its donor network. Members
Join the Victory Fund for $100 or more
want to see happen. Seventeen of the
Victory Fund's this year are in states
that were targeted by the right for anti-
and agree to give at least $100 on two
gay ballot initiatives.
November 1994• Dimensions • Page 9
The extremely reactionary Traditional
Values Coalition(TVC)has beefed up
family." Another popular way for a
straight candidate to introduce
its attacks on openly gay and lesbian
homophobia into a campaign is to make
candidates. In regards to California's
openly gay Secretary ofState candidate
Tony Miller, TVC head Lou Sheldon
an announcement to the effect of, "I
announced, "I've yet to see an open
homosexual not promote[gay]agenda...
If the Press puffs up Tony, we will
crucify him."Sheldon has also targeted
openly lesbian California Assembly
candidate Sheila Kuehl and took a
special trip to Wisconsin to campaign
against openly lesbian State
Assemblymember Tammy Baldwin,
who is up for re-election this year.
Many candidates have been accused of
being "single issue"candidates and that
their only purpose in running for office
is to promote the "gay rights agenda."
"There are many ways to exploit
homophobia in a campaign," says
political activist David Mixner. "A
straight candidate gay-baits when he
calIs himselfThePro-Family Candidate
implying that his opponent is anti-
don't intend to use my opponent's
homosexuality as a campaign issue,"
thereby making it a campaign issue.
For Victory Fund candidates, the
increase in gay-baiting has meant an
escalation in the cost of campaigning.
Openly gay candidates must be more
qualified and better-prepared than their
straight counterparts,they need to raise
more money early in the race so they
can define themselves before the other
side does,and they need to raise surplus
funds to refute anti-gay attacks."We've
made great strides in electing our own
these pastfew years,"says Victory fund
Executive Director William Wayboum,
"and this backlash against Victory Fund
candidates only reinforces the
importance of our mission."
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What's Goest' Oiv
A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
Pleiades
between Austin & Caroline acrossfrom
Productions,Inc. will present Deidre
McCalla with opening act Jess Hawk
Oakenstar in concert on Saturday,
November 5th at 8pm at the Agape
the HCC Central Campus), k.d. was
"Langmas" to diehard fans) so come
celebrate her birthday with us! k.d has
MCC Auditorium(4615 SE California
Parkway). Tickets are $12 in advance
529-1886.
FORT
WORTH
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born on November 2nd (known as
been invited... For more info call(713)
and $15 at the door and are available at
Connections Bookstore, Collections
Antique Gallery and Agape MCC in
SAN ANTONIO - Young Adult
Lesbians (YAL) of San Antonio
Fort Worth and at Crossroads Market
presents TheTherapy Sisters in concert
in Dallas.For more info,call(817)923-
at the Guadalupe Arts Center on
4625. Advance tickets for comedian
December 10th. The concert is a
Suzanne Westenhoefer(to be held on
February 11,1995 at Orchestra Hall)
fundraiser for the newly formed group.
will be on sale at the Diedre McCalla
concert.Tickets will be sold on areserve
seat basis for $15.
door and available at Textures
7:30pm the Resource Center(121 W.
DALLAS - The Oak Lawn Band will
opportunity for young women to meet
present its second concertofits fifteenth
and socialize outside the bars — young
season on Saturday, December 3 at.
women ofah ages are welcome! Weekly
meetings include 10-15 minutes of
Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the
Bookstore. YAL meets every Friday at
Woodlawn). The group provides an
8:15pm
at
the
Metropolitan
Community Church (5910 Cedar
Springs) under the baton of its Artistic
Director, Cathy Brown.The program,
video. Steak Night at Nexus/SA and
lots more). For more info, call Jena at
entitled "Christmas Around The
(210) 436-9475.
business and afun activity(board games,
World,"will also include an appearance
by DallasJazzworx,under the direction
of Dennis Metz. Tickets for the
December 3rd concert are available
through ARTTIX(214-520-2787)and
can also be purchased for $10 at
Crossroads and Sources of Hope(the
FORT WORTH - TheImperial Court
de Fort Worth/Arlington,a non-profit
group will hold a Comedy Drag Show
at 10pm on November 5th. Proceeds
will go to benefitthe AOC Food Pantry.
They will also hold a Comedy Show on
bookstore at MCC) in advance of the
November 26th at 11:30pm at DJ s to
concert. Tickets will be $15 at the door.
benefit Healing Wings.For more info,
For more info, call (214)942-9537.
call Emperor Melissa at (817) 8701555.
HOUSTON - The Women's Group,a
feminist group for all women will
celebrate LANGMAS,a celebration of
k.d. lang on Sunday, November 13
DALLAS- Metropolitan Community
Church and Oak Lawn Community
Services will hold a Parenting
from 3:30-5pm at the Central
Congregational Church(on Holman,
Symposium on Saturday, November
5th from 9am-4pm at MCC.The cost to
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attend ranges from $3-6. The
welcome. All proceeds go to benefit
Symposium will consist ofinformation
AIDS
forlesbians and gays wanting to become
parents as well asfor those who already
Preregistration and a $15 fee are
required.For more info,call(713)626-
have children. For more info,call(214)
WALK.
Foundation
Houston.
351-1901.
HOUSTON - The Houston Outdoor
Group (HOG) is a social group for
lesbians and gay men who enjoy the
outdoors. HOG activites includes not
only camping and hiking, but also lots
SHERMAN - The AIDS Resource
Center of Texhoma will hold a food
drive in November in honor of AIDS
Awareness Month. ARCT Serves 65
clients in Cooke, Grayson and Fannin
counties. To donate food or for more
of social activities. Regular monthly
information, call (903)813-1272 or 1-
events include a social meeting,
horseback riding and an average ofone
or more outings. There is no charge to
800-525-6381.
join. For more info, call (713)
KAMPOUT.
TAGS - The Ruby Slipper Bed &
Breakfast isjoining with the Taos Bed
Si Breakfast Association and
numerous restaurants, outfitters, shops
and galleries to offer fabulous savings
during their annual Fall Fling
(November 1-December 10, not
including holidays). Guest staying at
the Ruby Slipper will receive a
complimentary Fall Fling card and list
ofparticipating business.Offers include
two-for-one entrees at restaurants;
discounts on horseback riding, hot-air
ballooning and mountain biking;
HOUSTON - The Bar Association
For Human Rights(BAHR)will hold
its semi-regular networking happy hour
on November 9 from 5:30-7pm at the
Museum Restaurant & Bar (1512
West Alabama). Leagal professionals,
law students and other interested in
BAHR are encouraged to attend.
BAHR will also hold a program
focusing on federal tax law and
planning fOr non-traditional couples
on Nov. 11 th at the River Oaks Health
Alliance Building (1414 West Clay).
The program is free and open to the
public. Attorneys who attend will
qualify for 1 1/2 hours of MCLE credit.
For more info, call 713-942-8408.
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and gallery discounts on fine art. For
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DBAR AMmEH
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS
Dear Agnes,
I'm writing to you from sheerfrustration.
Each and every year,beginning the first
part of October or even late September,
my lover goes to the craft store and buys
all her Christmas gifts. She buys tons of
stuffthat has to be painted and glittered
and pasted and baked on. Then she
spreads out newspaper all over the
kitchen table and gets to work.
Now this would not be a problem, but
we have been together for fourteen
years. At this point both of our families
look like craft stores. Don't get me
wrong, these are nice, tasteful gifts,
usually in a holiday theme. But after
fourteen years of this same routine,I'm
sick of it.
I feel like I'm living with Ms. Glaus.
She is busy with this for three solid
months, right up to December 24th.
Both our mothers always have all the
previous Christmas crafts set out all
over the house. There is barely room to
set a drink down anymore.
For once,I would love to go Christmas
shopping like normal people. Just one
year, I would like to see her without
paint under her fingernails and glitter
on her face between the first of October
and Christmas.Not only does she invest
all her spare time in these projects, she
also spends a fortune.
Can you help me convince her to do
something different for once? I have
already tried begging, so now I'm
turning to you.
The ElFs Wife
El Paso, TX
Dear "Wife,"
I doubt that anything I can say will
make any difference, especially if you
have already tried begging. Probably
your lover Just really enjoys this for a
hobby.You might not talk her out ofthe
craft projects, but you could try getting
her to focus on things that could be used
sometime other than the holidays.
If she is spending all of your joint
Christmas budget on this, you could
negotiate for half and do your own
shopping — like "normal" people.
Dear Agnes,
I have a big problem with the woman I
live with. It sounds trivial, but it is very
serious to me. She won't vote! She has
never voted and won't even register.
Her excuse used to be that she didn't
want to be picked for jury duty. But
when they changed the law to select
people for jury duty from licensed
driver's, she still refuses to register.
We've been living together for three
years and most of time I don't focus on
this "no voting" issue. But every time
we getclose to an election!getobsessed.
She wouldn'teven register when Austin
had the "domestic partner benefits for
November 1994• Dimensions • Page 15
city employees" issue on the ballot —
even though it was an issue that affects
us directly.
I have argued with her till I'm blue in
C
the face,but she says it doesn't matter if
she votes, that it is a waste of time,she
doesn't care about politics, and all
politicians are crooks anyway. Then
she tops it off with silliness like the
outcome ofelections are predetermined
and her one vote isn't going to make a
difference.
Will you say something to help swing
this argument? After three years, I am
sick ofarguing with her.I know it's too
late for the upcoming election,but there
will always be another one.
One Person, One Vote
Austin, TX
COME OUT.
COME OUT...
Dear Vote,
I know it is cliche, but voting is a
privilege as well as a responsibility. We
can either participate and help decide
our future, or we can let someone or
some group decide it for us.Tell her that
Our gay holiday cards are finally
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great selection of Chanukah,
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there are more than a few politicians
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HE BAR:
Twelve Years Later
My wife and I met in a bar. Of
course. At the time,I knew
my way around the Dallas
bars as well as my own kitchen. Knew
the bartenders, and could even get a
beerat the Landing on Thursdays during
the crowded dime beer and quarter drink
night. I never knew that cute blonde
bartenders name,but she knew I tipped
and I always got that beer.
After years of the bar scene, when I
finally met the wife,I was delighted to
join America in its celebration of the
suburbs. In lieu of recovering from
Friday night by the apartment pool, I
was planting dwarf yaupon hollies. And
there's no time for the dance floor when
you're installing oak flooring in the
dining room. Instead of being content
to have an almost maintenance-free cat,
we decided our lives were too
uncomplicated and we started collecting
basset hounds. Who promptly dug up
the yaupon hollies.
Time passed and we bought another
house,crossing our fingers that the one
we sold on assumption didn't come
back to us. Our family grew, we now
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had three basset daughters. And,able to
quote Neil Sperry like a preacher does
the Bible, I planted dwarf Chinese
youngest member of our group around
thirty-five, it was flattering. It's even
possible women own this women's bar.
hollies. I mean let's talk dog proof,
every leaf is armed to the teeth with
three sharp points. Still digging thorns
out of my fingers, I glanced out the
patio door and saw first the dirt and then
a basset fly across the yard with a
Chinese holly in its grasp.
Can't you hear it,"Card everyone. It'll
keep the young ones out, our liquor
Ihope it sounds like it, because we
have fun. This home ownership
business can be consuming. So,
it's not surprising that last Saturday
night when we were driving into Dallas,
we couldn't agree when we had last
gone out. At least twelve years, but it
might have been more. At any rate, we
were having an adventure for us; an
evening out with friends.
license safe, and the old ones will love
it." We did.
Another sign that women may own this
bar: Doors on the restroom stalls! I
mean,after years of gay bars, I can pee
in front of a cast of thousands, but its a
nice touch and appreciated. The music
was more to my taste,although a disco
version of the ever nasal Stevie Nicks
was a bit much. But what the hey, if I
can like Frank Zappa then I suppose the
gauzy Ms. Nicks has her fans too.
Of course, the biggest difference
between going out in the late seventies
and going out now are the women
The place we all met is mainly a boys
country western bar. I could hardly
themselves. Back then we were all a
little more butch. Short hair was almost
universal and the unwritten dress code
believe we were in a men's bar, the air
conditioning worked and there were
was polo shirt(preferably white),jeans
or jean cutoffs, white crew socks and
ceiling fans. And as always, my hat
(cowboy of course) is off to you guys.
Ya'll boot scoot real good.
Maybe it's because I grew up here, but
But a large majority of these women
I've never been into that countrywestern thing. Or maybe, living in the
land of yesteryear and classic rock as I
do,I'm merely trying to remain true to
my vision of Woodstock and days gone
by. Whatever,after an hour or so,I was
glad to hear we were leaving for a
women's bar where it was promised
there was music with a beat, not a
twang.
white tennis shoes.
had long hair and were wearing,besides
alot of makeup,everything from haltertops to dresses.Fem must be in.I should
have paid more attention to Geraldo
when he did the lipstick lesbian hour. I
really thought that was hype,possibly a
Geraldo fantasy thing. But no, there
they were.I'm grateful I was going out
when it was okay just to be a dyke.
We'd been there awhile when
I noticed two ladies up on
platforms on either side of
e paid our cover and were
w
the dance floor. Dressed in little black
carded. As I'm forty-
leather bikinis, a la Madonna, and
something
wearing black fishnet hose. Oh My
and
the
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god! They were go-go dancers! Well,
actually they were a little more than gogo dancers and a 1ittle less than strippers.
Erotic dancers maybe?
I always felt erotica for women a more
subtle thing. You know, dinner, wine,
soulful looks, a hand cupping your
scream to get our attention. So why be
surprised if it's the same for lesbians.
It's a lit le thing,easy to get used to
if I planned on being in this bar
alot.ButI don't,so it really doesn't
cheek, an old quilt spread out on the
matter a great deal. Its given me
something new to think about in my
floor in front of the fireplace. But not
idle moments. I still doubt that women
this blatant rubbing ofthighs and crotch
need their libidos stroked so openly.
But should I ever need a jump start,
and pointing of tits.
Imagine my surprise when the wife
you'll find me in Dallas, on the dance
leans to my ear, nods toward one of the
floor gazing up those long fishnetted
legs. Wishing it were me, not their
owner, running my hands over their
dancers and says,"All I have to say is,
yes." Really!?"It doesn't hurt to look."
Spoken defensively. No, it doesn't
matter where you get your appetite as
length.
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long as you eat at home. But still...
A sign of the times? It is the
nineties. Everything is more
"in your face." It's as if
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FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD
BY NANCY FORD
Food.Its been a part of me for as long as
I can remember. Still is. Get it?
My earliest awareness of food as
entertainment occurred when I was
approximately 2 1/2 years old. I recall
being intrigued atthe conceptofwalking
(or, being carried) into a place other
than one's home, relatively uninvited,
sitting down at a table,telling a stranger
what!would like toeat,and then having
customer service operator either.
Leaving a message was as close as I
could get to telling the folks at Ozarka
thatI thought it was pretty slick that this
water came from Moffitt Spring,Texas,
which is nowhere near the Ozark
Mountains.Don't worry—theirsecret's
safe with me.
Behind a bottle offajita marinade stood
a lone can of Allen's Baked Beans, my
it served to me. Fascinating. It was at
personal legume of choice. I think my
that moment I was irretrievably
introduced to the wacky, wacky world
ofseparate checks,no substitutions and
long division tipping.
affection for ABB's lies in its illustration
Caloric intake vs. bumoff, with all its
accompanying implications,came later.
According to the National Institute of
Heath,Americans today weigh ten more
pounds, on average, than they did ten
years ago.This new developmentreally
cheese me off; not that it's an insult, but
that it's true. What I want to know is,
of the ceramic crock full of beans, that
big old slab of pig fat floating in the
middle.It reminds me ofa simpler time,
when cholesterol was something foreign
and distant, coursing through someone
else's veins.
The Allen family is so confident about
the quality of its product that it
recommends adding "-no additional
ingredients. Eat our baked beansjust as
they are." Printed right beside this
what is the National Institute of Health
statement of confidence is a recipe that
doing in my bathroom,looking over my
shoulder at my scale? It appears big
Brother is watching us get bigger,sister.
What to do? I perused my kitchen
cabinets seeking guidance.It's amazing
to discover how many companies
provide 1-800 telephone numbers to
counsel customers on the optimum
callsforplenty ofadditional ingredients,
I found this to be somewhat
contradictory in nature, or at the very
usage of their product.
was home. No answer, no message
I started by calling the customer service
operator at Ozarka spring Water. No
calories in Ozarka Spring Water. No
machine, no nuthin'. 1-800-234-
Bubba, including not one, but two
different kinds of pig fat.
gentlest,
a
mixed
message.
Unfortunately, when I called the Allen
clan to chew the fat,so to speak, no one
ALLEN. You try.
Onward through the pantry. There on
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the shelf, leaning against the Cremora,
hid a packetofdry Hidden Valley Ranch
original Party Dip mix thatI recognized
I learned that if you took all the CocaCola ever produced and stacked it in 6.5
as
Bush
resulting pile of carbonation, caramel
administration. As with George, the
time recommended for optimum results
for this particular dip had expired, too.
In fact, again, there was no answer at
color and caffeine would be 325 miles
a
leftover
from
the
ounce bottles on a football field, the
high,or 59 times taller that Mt.Everest.
Okay.Suppose you took all those coke
bottles, shook them vigorously and
the 1-800number.Evidently they,along
opened then at the same time. Would
with the Aliens and the Ozarkans, were
the resulting explosion throw the Earth
all hiding together at that Ranch in the
Valley,swapping recipes and customer
tides?How many nails would it dissolve
off its orbit? How would it effect the
service anecdotes.
by morning? If Coke is going to reveal
The system at Proctor & Gamble is
much more sophisticated. When you
arcane information ofthis nature for the
call the 1-800 line to inquire about
sake ofentertaining people while they're
on hold, they could at least make it
Folgers Automatic Drip Mountain
Grown Coffee, you are retentively
information worth losing sleep over.
Oh well. The Coke Lady's going to
instructed to "press 1 for questions
regarding the vacuum jar,2for crystals,
and 3 for singles." Imagine their
customer training program. Press 4 if
you think maybe they're a little too
send me a whole book filled with Coke
caffeinated over there at P&G.
Jodie, a real person at Kraft General
Foods 1-800 number,was very friendly.
We spoke about General Foods
International Coffees;specifically,their
Double Dutch Chocolate Instant coffee
Beverage. Seems that prices are going
up, what with two freezes in Brazil
trivia. I'll keep you updated.
In the meantime,to try to avoid keeping
up with the national average,and not to
gain another additional 10 pounds by
the year2004,1 acquired some workout
equipment—a stationary bicycle and a
professional cross-country ski machine.
They're beautiful,all sparkly and white
and well-oiled with gauges and meters
and stuff;just what I was looking for to
balance the decor in my spare room.
TonightI intend to call the 1 -800number
interrupting the coffee bean crop and
in the brochure to see if I actually have
all. But she's going to send me some
to use this equipment to become
physically fit.
coupons. Thanks,Jodie.Love to Buffy
and Cissy.
Maybe they'll send me a coupon.<S
Pace Picante Sauce was the only
company that actually returned my call.
I left a very complimentary message.If
you suck up and feign interest("Which
is the most popularflavor—red,yellow
or wimp green?"), they'll send you a
coupon for 250 off a jar. 1-800-433PACE. Have a fiesta on me.
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What's in the stars for you this month?
ARIES
A change in your home or work situation
can change your lifestyle forthe betterduring
the first part of November! Your feelings
for a new love interest are deepening. Don't
of November. Jealousy over your
accomplishments may be the root cause.
Follow your gut feelings about a financial
matter. After the 20th you could find new
romance with someone totally your opposite.
Toward month's end take time to reassess
get too carried away. Go slowly and you
have a betterchance at a happy and successful
relationship. After the 17th a problem with
a family member may be getting out of
control. It may be best to just avoid this
your goals; both personally and
professionally. You could find that you've
gotten off track.
person altogether. Make plans now for
LEO
holiday activities.
You may want to get some distance from a
close relationship during the first week of
TAURUS
Be careful not to ignore your home life
while trying to advance your career during
the first part of November. A good mix of
work and pleasure should keep everyone
happy. Some very good news could come
your way after the 17th. A raise orpromotion
could be coming your way after the
Thanksgiving holidays. Don't brag! Your
good mood might get on the nerves of those
who don't share your good fortune. Be
November.A different perspective will help
you decide what it is you really want. Your
career is taking off after the 15th, but be
careful not to let your ego get in the way of
your ambitions. Take some time to slow
down after the Thanksgiving holidays. Too
much activity may be putting a strain on
your relationship. A short trip for just the
two of you over the weekend of the 24th
could be just what you both need.
VIRGO
subtle.
You re feeling loved and appreciated at the
beginning of November. Finances are
GEMIAI
improving and your spirits are up. Be sure to
You may feel like being alone during the
first part of November,but you may not get
the chance. Family get-togethers,
unexpected guests and social events combine
to make your life busy all month.Paperwork
piles up at work after the 18th, you'll just
have to plow through and get it done. An
investigate a risky financial move for
yourself and don't rely on the advice of
friends. Keep your secrets to yourself after
the 16th. Telling even a trusted friend could
start a storm of gossip. Family and social
obligations take up the last week of the
month as the holiday season begins.
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goals. Even though work may be getting
you down, your personal life is going great
Financial matters are at the forefront at
the beginning of November. You'll have to
watch your pocketbook carefully and don't
go overboard on holiday spending. After
the 17th you will find yourself having to
make compromises to ensure the happiness
of close relationships. A few social events
may have to be put on hold during the last
and social engagements are many.
Something you lost may turn up in an
unlikely place.
SCORPIO
Someone you meet during the first week of
week of the month. All the activity has got
November could have ulterior motives. Be
sure to investigate before you decide to
become friends. Handle your finances
you run down and you need to rest!
carefully after the 13th, an extravagant
PISCES
expense could put you in the red. A new
romance could get started as the result of a
phone call on the 20th. Don't rush in head
first. Take your time and be specific about
what you wantfrom the relationship. You'll
both be happier in the long run ifyou establish
the ground rules now.
You'll have to be self disciplined to achieve
your goals during November. Concentrate
on your goals but remain flexible when
dealing with people. Try to see the other
person's point of view. Don't pass up a big
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Being open and flexible can make November
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A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
Business Delivery Systems • 14902 Preston Rd.75240 •733-1108
ALBUQUERQUE,NM (area code 505)
organizations
ciubs
Sistef Source Cooperative & Lesbian Resource line
Sue Blen's•3903 Cedar Springs•5590707
144 Harvard SE'26a-21l6
organizations
Affirmation •PO Box 22583175222•948-1546
AMARILLO,TX (area code 806)
organizations
AIDS Resource Center - P.O. Box 19071275219
Asians & Friends • PO Box 9142 75209•392-3339
L£sbian«ayAliaiice-POBox9361 79105-35W219
Cathedral of Hope MCC•6910 Cedar Springs Rd •351-1901
Community Church & Colege of Divine Metaphysics
MCC of Amariilo•PO Box 1276• 372-4567
4001 Live Oak #401 •826-7110. ExL 401
ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)
Couples Metro Dafias •PC Box 803156 75380'5046775
Dallas(Bay and Lesbian Alliance
ciubs
P.O. Box 190712 75219 •5284233• FAX 522-4604
Congregation Beth BBinah^ P.O. Box 191188 75219•497-1591
RopofS •2023 Soulti Cooper •266-5574
organizations
Gay/Lesbian Association of UTA
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives• P.O. Box 19071275219 •821-1653
Dallas Gay Youth Group •300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116•307-7203
Dallas Outdoors • P.O. Box 35474 75235•2785270
Dallas Tavern Guid • 3900 Lemmon Ave.#220• 5285292
P.O. Box 19348-77. LH'A SL 76019•7948140
Dignity/Dallas • PO Box 190133 75219• 2284101
Trinity MCC•331 Aaron Ave.,Ste 125 •265-5454
Foundation for Human Understanding •5284233
AUSTIN,TX (area code 512)
GLAAD/Dallas* P.O. Box 190712 75219•528GLAD
Grace F«8owship in Christ Jesus•2727 Oak Lawn •5282811
ciubs
Lesbian/Gay Democrats of Texas•521-6342 exL 229
Hollywood • 113 San Jaanio •48(W627
Lesbian/Gay Political Coaltion • P.O. Box 224424 75222•828-9882
Gay/Lesbian Gardeners'PC Box 190552 75219^3396787
Nexus-305W,5th •472-6288
organizations
Aftmialion (Melhorist)• 7403 Shoal Creek•451-2329
Austin Latinc/a Lesbian/Gay Organization
PO Box 1350 78787•2806107
Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus• P.O. Box 822 78767•4748750
Center for Battered Women • (Lesbian Group)
3856181 a 9288070(hotline)
Gay/lesbian Student Association at LTT /Urstin
4586971 •Box275Texas Union 78712-7338
Lesbian Resource Center • 1315 Skaes•8216999
Lesbian Visionaries• PO Box 19144375219•521-5342 X 844
UL(Lesbian info Line •521-5342 exL 298
SPROUTS(coming out group)•5216342ext 256
TWIGS(the wymn in gay sodely)•521-6342 exL 269
T7\e New Vision (newsjoumai)• 521-5342 ext 255
MetroflexRepublicans 'P.O.Box 191033 75219 >9416114
Oak Lawn Community Services 4300 MacArthur•5206108
Oak Lawn Symphonic Band •P.O.Boxl9097375219'9881751
PFLA(3/Dallas • Helpline 5586640
Imperial Sovereign Royal Court of Dalas
LestxarVGay Rigpts Lobby •PO Box 2579 78768•4746475
P.O. Box 190464 75245•5216446
Lesbian Mottiers - Karen •3396508
Seventh-Day Adventist Kinship *4181358
Live Wire Productions • PO Box 141202 78714
Womyn Together •3920 CJedar Springs •5284233
Metropoitan Community Church • 1100 Springdale Rd.•9296660
Oasis Ministry •5556 N. Lamar Btvd.#1101 •4418191
P-Plag (Parents/Friends Lesbians^Gays)• 331-8445
Sapphfire!• Lesbian Social Group •4580659
Meeting Address• 825 E.531/2 St.Ste E103
MaiingAddresS'201W.Stassney.Ste.#321 787456156
Waterloo Counseing Center •507 Powell 78703• 322-9654
Texas Human Rights Foundation • P.O. Box 49740 78765 ■ 4796473
AIDS Legal Assistance 16086286417
The Treehouse(Lesbian Mothers Support Group)
607 Nueces SL 78701 • 477-5822
DENT0N,TX(area code 817)
organizations
COURAGE. Lesbian Gay Student Org.
P.O. Box 6067 76203'3826813
Harvest MCC•5900 S.Stemmons 76205•1608497-HMCC
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)• 387-1491
DRiPPING SPRINGS,TX (area code 512)
accommodations
ATHENS,TX (area code 903)
organizations
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Ledxans/CSays)•6756326
BANDERA,TX (area code 210)
accommodalions
Desert Hearts Cowgirl Qub * Women's Guest Ranch
HO 3. Box 650 78003•796-7446
DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
businesses
Alternative Visions• Dating Service •747-2033
Recreation Plantation • Campground • HCOl box 48A 78620•8946567
EL PASO,TX(area code 915)
organizations
Lambda Sevices•PO Box 31321 79931-0321 •24 hour Ire 562-GAYS
MCC B Paso •916 Yandell •542-1227
P-Plag(Parails/Friaids Lesbians/Gays)
Spanish 4 English Language Meetings•591-4664
FT.WORTH(area code 817)
organizations
KSSJ.S,"-"
Novembg'T99TTDi^i;^,to„,.poge 3;
Impeial Court de Fort WortWAriington •870-1555 or 535-7188
Lesbian/Gay Poltcal CoaHon o( Tanart County•263-9006 Of 8600326
P-Flag (Parents/Friends LesbianslGays)•4964607/496^855
RESPECT ■ 828 Haidvrood Rd • HureO TX 76054
Tanant County L/G Alliance•3327 Winltirop,Suite 243 76116•7634544
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor* NY. NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Task Force
1517 U Street NW • Washington D.C. 20009• 202-332-6483
Parents & Friends of Lesbians and Gays(P-Rag)• 1-80(M-FAMILY
The Fund for Human Dignity
HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
businesses
666 Broadway 4th Floor • NY. NY 10012
NEW ORLEANS, LA (area code 504)
Inklings Bookshop•1846 Richmond •521-8369
club & accommodations
clubs
Chariene's • 940 Elysian Relds • 945-9328
Ranch •9218 Buff^ Spdwy.• 6660464
Ms.Bs•92(38 Buff^ Spdwy.•6668356
XTC•9212 Buff^ Spdwy.* 6668356
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations
organizations
AIDS Foundaiion •3927 Essex Une•6286796
AIDSHOTUNE -tfoSwithboad'5298211
Oasis the Community Center
Gay/lesbian Students University of Houstx •4800 Caltwun •5293211
Gay/tesbianSwitcbboartl-PC Box 66591 77266 - 529-3211
Houston Gay 4 Lesbian Parents•980-7995
Houston Gay Poitical Caucus-P.O. Box 66664 77266 - 521-1000
Integrity - P.O. Box 66008 772664008 - 432-0414
Kingdom Community Cburcb - 614 E191b - 8637533
Lambda ALANON -1214 Joanne - 521-9772
Lesbian/Gay SludentsTJniv. Houston Clear Lake-270O Bay Area 77058
LTN Houston - Lesbian Teaiier Network
2135 NW 39th 73112•525-AIDS
Herland Sister Resources, Inc.
2312 NW 39th 73112*521-9696
SAN ANGELO,TX (area code 915)
organizations
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)* 9444323
Coocho Valey Gay/Lesbian AlSance
P.O. Box 750 76902•653-2956
PC Box 1835 - BefHre,TX 77402 - 5293211
Metropoftan Communrty Cburcb Of The Resurrection
19l9Decalur-861-9149
SAN ANTONIO,TX (area code 210)
MontroseCounseSng Center- 900 Love#ff203 77006-5290037
clubs
Montrose Pool League/Biliatds - PJ 8638482
P-flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)- 867-9020
PWA CoafiHon - Houston -1475W.Gray#163 - 6224428
SORA(Sex or Relationship Addds Anonymous) lestxan group-5239398
Bonham Exchange * 411 Bonham • 224-9219
Nexus San Antonio * 8021 Pinebrook • 341-2818
organizations
Deaf Rainbow • 804-1904 TTY
The Women's Group - 5294871
Dignity/San Antonio * 202 N.St. Mary's * 349-3632
Womynspace-P.O. Box 980601 770983601
Women's Softal League - 6431 Pinesbade - 8686266
Integrfty/San Antonio
PO Box 150006 78212 * 684-4920
P-Flag (Parentsfriends Lesbians/Gays)* 822-4135
LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
River City Living Metropolitan Community Church
businesses
202Holland 78212 *622-1121
Lambda Students Center * 1140 W. Woodlawn Ave.
Distinct Travel-7938374
LISA (Lesbian Information SA)•828-LISA (5472)
organizations
SALGA - San Antonio Lesbian/Gay Assembly • 733-7300
Lubbock Lesbian/Gay Al'ance 4 Wild Wide West Prod.
SALSA - San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance
P.O. Box 64746 79464 - 791-4499
PO Box 12715 78212* SALSA Une 733-1225
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
Community Oufreacb Center 4 Oukeacb AA (Tues.4Tburs.(38pm) -102
N.Ave.S- 762-1019
PO Box 120113 78212-9313
MCC Lubbock - 5602341b St - 792-6562
San Antonio Tavern Guild * 822-2823
P-flag(Parems/Friends Lesbians/Gays)- 7998529
South Plains AIDS Resource Center(SPARC)
42048501b a 79413 -1800-627-7079 - 7987068
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SHERMAN,TX (area code 903)
organizations
AIDS Resource Center of Texhoma •813-1272 or 800525^1
WDS Action Coundl - 729 Eighlh St S E Suite 200
AIDS 8(X)• 1-800-221-7()44
Alliance for Life • PO Box 1696 75091 * 892-9049
HIV/AIDS Services * PO Box 1695 75091 * 463-7258
WACO,TX (area code 817)
organizations
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P-Rag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)* 760-7211
PO Box 503M,
L^b® Teachers Net^!^
0Box 638 - Solon, lA 52333
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Dear Kelly,
"The News"column is interesting and informative,and I read with interest what is going
on around Texas and in other parts ofour nation.It was truly great to know the hate crime
provision was included in the recently passed federal crime bill.
How I wish people would wake up and get involved in what is going on in our country!
When my son was murdered nine years ago,itchanged my life forever.I've always been
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victims.
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To write the Parole Board:
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Austin, TX 78711
Please help me get this point across to everyone: WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
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relationships. However, it takes only a little time and makes a great deal of difference
in the great scheme of things. I read once that "Just as long as you participate in the
creation of a building that will remain long after you are gone, you can participate in the
evolution of group energy dynamics that will remain long after you are gone."
Let's communicate with our officials and let them know how we feel about the issues
that involves us as human beings.
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will host its annual "Creating Change"
skills building conference in Dallas
Friday, November 11th will be the
November 11-13, with pre-conference
workshops November 9 and 10.
More than 70 workshops will be
showcased at this year's Creating
Change conference. Prior to the main
body of the conference. Creating
Change featuresfull-day pre-conference
institutes: the People of Color
Organizing Institute and the
performances will be held on Saturday
and Sunday, November 12th and 13th.
The first performance begins at 9am,
followed by the Grand Entry at noon
and a second performance at 1pm.
Rodeo Kickoff Dance from 7-10 at the
Doubletree Hotel Ballroom.Two rodeo
Dances will also be held both Saturday
and Sunday from 7pm-midnight at the
Doubletree Ballroom.
Individual tickets are $12.50 for each
Transformation Institute on November
day's rodeo and $5 for each night's
9; and the Race Class and Gender
Institute on November 10. This year's
conference will include three Fight the
dance. Hotel accommodations are
Right "intensives" (focusing on
available at the Doubletree Hotel (1-
800-222-TREE or 512-454-3737) and
organizing), as well as "intensives" on
at the Red Lion Hotel(1-800-547-8010
or 512-323-5466). Ask for the TGRA
rate when making reservations. For
Fundraising, AIDS and Youth.
information about vendor spaces,
elections, education and religious
The conference will be held atSouthland
volunteering or about the rodeo itself,
Center Hotel in downtown Dallas. Call
call the Rodeo Hotline at 214-720-6051
1-800-272-8007 for room reservations
or 512-835-5314.
and identify yourself as a Creating
Change participant for special rates.
Fro further information about Creating
Change,contactSue Hyde at(617)492-
Victory Fund
Candidates on Ballot
6393.
IN Eight States
Texas Gay Rodeo To
Be Held In Austin
Gay-Baitevg a Factor
WASHINGTON, B.C. - The Victory
Fund, a donor network of individuals
AUSTIN, TX - The Eleventh Aimual
who are committed to electing openly
TGRA Rodeo will be held in Austin,
gay and lesbian public officials, has
TX, November 11-13 at the Travis
backed 16 candidates in eight states in
County Exposition Center located off
State Highway 290 East and Decker
Fund backs candidates at the city.
this year's general election.The Victory
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county,state and federal levels and has
recommended candidates within a 12
helped many openly gay candidates
month period. After candidates are
since its inception in 1991. Candidates
who are recommended must meet
certain criteria and complete an
exhaustive screening process.
The 16 Victory Fund recommended
candidates running in November are:
qualified, members receive profiles of
each race and choose which campaigns
are combined with contributions from
.Tom Ammiano for San Francisco
board of Supervisors
.Cal Anderson for Washington State
othermembers and sent to the campaign
as a massive show of community
support. Membership in the Victory
Senate
Fund is more than 3,500 nationwide.
. Derek Belt for Massachusetts
House of Representatives
. Karen Burstein for New York
to support and when. Checks are made
payable to the candidates campaign,
but sent to the Victory Fund where they
To demonstrate the Victory Fund's
effectiveness, some 72 candidates
contacted the Fund for financial aid
during the 1993 election cycle.Ofthese
State Attorney GeneraK
. Chuck Carpenter for Oregon
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House of Representatives
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. Bonnie Dumanis for San Diego
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•George EighmeyforOregonHouse
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.Will Fitzpatrick for Rhode Island
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.Sheila Kuehl for California State
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.Susan Leal for San Francisco Board
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• Tony Miller for California
Secretary of State
. Mike Pisaturo for Rhode Island
House of Representative
. Xeri Schwartz for Los Angeles
Superior Court
.Cynthia Wooten for Oregon House
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.Tim Van Zandtfor Missouri House
of Representatives
The Victory Fund is aregistered Political
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candidates with in-kind contributions,
referrals to campaign professionals and
remaining 60candidates,only two won.
For more information on the Victory
Fund or about these candidates,contact
Kathleen DeBold at(202)842-8679 or
via email at victoryf@aol.com.
The Victory Fund is also reporting
several incidences of increased anti-
gay campaigning — even from
opponents who claim to be "gayfriendly."
One explanation for the increase is the
rise in power of the Radical Right and
its demonization of the gay and lesbian
community as fundraising gimmick.
"The Radical Right has stepped up its
attacks on openly gay political figures
as part of its overall strategy to
undermine the strength of our
community — and to raise money,"
says Victory Fund Deputy Director
Kathleen DeBold. "They know that
qualified gay and lesbian officials dispel
anti-gay stereotypes and increase our
community's visibility in an extremely
positive way — something they don't
access to its donor network. Members
Join the Victory Fund for $100 or more
want to see happen. Seventeen of the
Victory Fund's this year are in states
that were targeted by the right for anti-
and agree to give at least $100 on two
gay ballot initiatives.
November 1994• Dimensions • Page 9
The extremely reactionary Traditional
Values Coalition(TVC)has beefed up
family." Another popular way for a
straight candidate to introduce
its attacks on openly gay and lesbian
homophobia into a campaign is to make
candidates. In regards to California's
openly gay Secretary ofState candidate
Tony Miller, TVC head Lou Sheldon
an announcement to the effect of, "I
announced, "I've yet to see an open
homosexual not promote[gay]agenda...
If the Press puffs up Tony, we will
crucify him."Sheldon has also targeted
openly lesbian California Assembly
candidate Sheila Kuehl and took a
special trip to Wisconsin to campaign
against openly lesbian State
Assemblymember Tammy Baldwin,
who is up for re-election this year.
Many candidates have been accused of
being "single issue"candidates and that
their only purpose in running for office
is to promote the "gay rights agenda."
"There are many ways to exploit
homophobia in a campaign," says
political activist David Mixner. "A
straight candidate gay-baits when he
calIs himselfThePro-Family Candidate
implying that his opponent is anti-
don't intend to use my opponent's
homosexuality as a campaign issue,"
thereby making it a campaign issue.
For Victory Fund candidates, the
increase in gay-baiting has meant an
escalation in the cost of campaigning.
Openly gay candidates must be more
qualified and better-prepared than their
straight counterparts,they need to raise
more money early in the race so they
can define themselves before the other
side does,and they need to raise surplus
funds to refute anti-gay attacks."We've
made great strides in electing our own
these pastfew years,"says Victory fund
Executive Director William Wayboum,
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A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
Pleiades
between Austin & Caroline acrossfrom
Productions,Inc. will present Deidre
McCalla with opening act Jess Hawk
Oakenstar in concert on Saturday,
November 5th at 8pm at the Agape
the HCC Central Campus), k.d. was
"Langmas" to diehard fans) so come
celebrate her birthday with us! k.d has
MCC Auditorium(4615 SE California
Parkway). Tickets are $12 in advance
529-1886.
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born on November 2nd (known as
been invited... For more info call(713)
and $15 at the door and are available at
Connections Bookstore, Collections
Antique Gallery and Agape MCC in
SAN ANTONIO - Young Adult
Lesbians (YAL) of San Antonio
Fort Worth and at Crossroads Market
presents TheTherapy Sisters in concert
in Dallas.For more info,call(817)923-
at the Guadalupe Arts Center on
4625. Advance tickets for comedian
December 10th. The concert is a
Suzanne Westenhoefer(to be held on
February 11,1995 at Orchestra Hall)
fundraiser for the newly formed group.
will be on sale at the Diedre McCalla
concert.Tickets will be sold on areserve
seat basis for $15.
door and available at Textures
7:30pm the Resource Center(121 W.
DALLAS - The Oak Lawn Band will
opportunity for young women to meet
present its second concertofits fifteenth
and socialize outside the bars — young
season on Saturday, December 3 at.
women ofah ages are welcome! Weekly
meetings include 10-15 minutes of
Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the
Bookstore. YAL meets every Friday at
Woodlawn). The group provides an
8:15pm
at
the
Metropolitan
Community Church (5910 Cedar
Springs) under the baton of its Artistic
Director, Cathy Brown.The program,
video. Steak Night at Nexus/SA and
lots more). For more info, call Jena at
entitled "Christmas Around The
(210) 436-9475.
business and afun activity(board games,
World,"will also include an appearance
by DallasJazzworx,under the direction
of Dennis Metz. Tickets for the
December 3rd concert are available
through ARTTIX(214-520-2787)and
can also be purchased for $10 at
Crossroads and Sources of Hope(the
FORT WORTH - TheImperial Court
de Fort Worth/Arlington,a non-profit
group will hold a Comedy Drag Show
at 10pm on November 5th. Proceeds
will go to benefitthe AOC Food Pantry.
They will also hold a Comedy Show on
bookstore at MCC) in advance of the
November 26th at 11:30pm at DJ s to
concert. Tickets will be $15 at the door.
benefit Healing Wings.For more info,
For more info, call (214)942-9537.
call Emperor Melissa at (817) 8701555.
HOUSTON - The Women's Group,a
feminist group for all women will
celebrate LANGMAS,a celebration of
k.d. lang on Sunday, November 13
DALLAS- Metropolitan Community
Church and Oak Lawn Community
Services will hold a Parenting
from 3:30-5pm at the Central
Congregational Church(on Holman,
Symposium on Saturday, November
5th from 9am-4pm at MCC.The cost to
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attend ranges from $3-6. The
welcome. All proceeds go to benefit
Symposium will consist ofinformation
AIDS
forlesbians and gays wanting to become
parents as well asfor those who already
Preregistration and a $15 fee are
required.For more info,call(713)626-
have children. For more info,call(214)
WALK.
Foundation
Houston.
351-1901.
HOUSTON - The Houston Outdoor
Group (HOG) is a social group for
lesbians and gay men who enjoy the
outdoors. HOG activites includes not
only camping and hiking, but also lots
SHERMAN - The AIDS Resource
Center of Texhoma will hold a food
drive in November in honor of AIDS
Awareness Month. ARCT Serves 65
clients in Cooke, Grayson and Fannin
counties. To donate food or for more
of social activities. Regular monthly
information, call (903)813-1272 or 1-
events include a social meeting,
horseback riding and an average ofone
or more outings. There is no charge to
800-525-6381.
join. For more info, call (713)
KAMPOUT.
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Breakfast isjoining with the Taos Bed
Si Breakfast Association and
numerous restaurants, outfitters, shops
and galleries to offer fabulous savings
during their annual Fall Fling
(November 1-December 10, not
including holidays). Guest staying at
the Ruby Slipper will receive a
complimentary Fall Fling card and list
ofparticipating business.Offers include
two-for-one entrees at restaurants;
discounts on horseback riding, hot-air
ballooning and mountain biking;
HOUSTON - The Bar Association
For Human Rights(BAHR)will hold
its semi-regular networking happy hour
on November 9 from 5:30-7pm at the
Museum Restaurant & Bar (1512
West Alabama). Leagal professionals,
law students and other interested in
BAHR are encouraged to attend.
BAHR will also hold a program
focusing on federal tax law and
planning fOr non-traditional couples
on Nov. 11 th at the River Oaks Health
Alliance Building (1414 West Clay).
The program is free and open to the
public. Attorneys who attend will
qualify for 1 1/2 hours of MCLE credit.
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DBAR AMmEH
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS
Dear Agnes,
I'm writing to you from sheerfrustration.
Each and every year,beginning the first
part of October or even late September,
my lover goes to the craft store and buys
all her Christmas gifts. She buys tons of
stuffthat has to be painted and glittered
and pasted and baked on. Then she
spreads out newspaper all over the
kitchen table and gets to work.
Now this would not be a problem, but
we have been together for fourteen
years. At this point both of our families
look like craft stores. Don't get me
wrong, these are nice, tasteful gifts,
usually in a holiday theme. But after
fourteen years of this same routine,I'm
sick of it.
I feel like I'm living with Ms. Glaus.
She is busy with this for three solid
months, right up to December 24th.
Both our mothers always have all the
previous Christmas crafts set out all
over the house. There is barely room to
set a drink down anymore.
For once,I would love to go Christmas
shopping like normal people. Just one
year, I would like to see her without
paint under her fingernails and glitter
on her face between the first of October
and Christmas.Not only does she invest
all her spare time in these projects, she
also spends a fortune.
Can you help me convince her to do
something different for once? I have
already tried begging, so now I'm
turning to you.
The ElFs Wife
El Paso, TX
Dear "Wife,"
I doubt that anything I can say will
make any difference, especially if you
have already tried begging. Probably
your lover Just really enjoys this for a
hobby.You might not talk her out ofthe
craft projects, but you could try getting
her to focus on things that could be used
sometime other than the holidays.
If she is spending all of your joint
Christmas budget on this, you could
negotiate for half and do your own
shopping — like "normal" people.
Dear Agnes,
I have a big problem with the woman I
live with. It sounds trivial, but it is very
serious to me. She won't vote! She has
never voted and won't even register.
Her excuse used to be that she didn't
want to be picked for jury duty. But
when they changed the law to select
people for jury duty from licensed
driver's, she still refuses to register.
We've been living together for three
years and most of time I don't focus on
this "no voting" issue. But every time
we getclose to an election!getobsessed.
She wouldn'teven register when Austin
had the "domestic partner benefits for
November 1994• Dimensions • Page 15
city employees" issue on the ballot —
even though it was an issue that affects
us directly.
I have argued with her till I'm blue in
C
the face,but she says it doesn't matter if
she votes, that it is a waste of time,she
doesn't care about politics, and all
politicians are crooks anyway. Then
she tops it off with silliness like the
outcome ofelections are predetermined
and her one vote isn't going to make a
difference.
Will you say something to help swing
this argument? After three years, I am
sick ofarguing with her.I know it's too
late for the upcoming election,but there
will always be another one.
One Person, One Vote
Austin, TX
COME OUT.
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Dear Vote,
I know it is cliche, but voting is a
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can either participate and help decide
our future, or we can let someone or
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Our gay holiday cards are finally
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there are more than a few politicians
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HE BAR:
Twelve Years Later
My wife and I met in a bar. Of
course. At the time,I knew
my way around the Dallas
bars as well as my own kitchen. Knew
the bartenders, and could even get a
beerat the Landing on Thursdays during
the crowded dime beer and quarter drink
night. I never knew that cute blonde
bartenders name,but she knew I tipped
and I always got that beer.
After years of the bar scene, when I
finally met the wife,I was delighted to
join America in its celebration of the
suburbs. In lieu of recovering from
Friday night by the apartment pool, I
was planting dwarf yaupon hollies. And
there's no time for the dance floor when
you're installing oak flooring in the
dining room. Instead of being content
to have an almost maintenance-free cat,
we decided our lives were too
uncomplicated and we started collecting
basset hounds. Who promptly dug up
the yaupon hollies.
Time passed and we bought another
house,crossing our fingers that the one
we sold on assumption didn't come
back to us. Our family grew, we now
November 1994• Dimensions• Page 17
had three basset daughters. And,able to
quote Neil Sperry like a preacher does
the Bible, I planted dwarf Chinese
youngest member of our group around
thirty-five, it was flattering. It's even
possible women own this women's bar.
hollies. I mean let's talk dog proof,
every leaf is armed to the teeth with
three sharp points. Still digging thorns
out of my fingers, I glanced out the
patio door and saw first the dirt and then
a basset fly across the yard with a
Chinese holly in its grasp.
Can't you hear it,"Card everyone. It'll
keep the young ones out, our liquor
Ihope it sounds like it, because we
have fun. This home ownership
business can be consuming. So,
it's not surprising that last Saturday
night when we were driving into Dallas,
we couldn't agree when we had last
gone out. At least twelve years, but it
might have been more. At any rate, we
were having an adventure for us; an
evening out with friends.
license safe, and the old ones will love
it." We did.
Another sign that women may own this
bar: Doors on the restroom stalls! I
mean,after years of gay bars, I can pee
in front of a cast of thousands, but its a
nice touch and appreciated. The music
was more to my taste,although a disco
version of the ever nasal Stevie Nicks
was a bit much. But what the hey, if I
can like Frank Zappa then I suppose the
gauzy Ms. Nicks has her fans too.
Of course, the biggest difference
between going out in the late seventies
and going out now are the women
The place we all met is mainly a boys
country western bar. I could hardly
themselves. Back then we were all a
little more butch. Short hair was almost
universal and the unwritten dress code
believe we were in a men's bar, the air
conditioning worked and there were
was polo shirt(preferably white),jeans
or jean cutoffs, white crew socks and
ceiling fans. And as always, my hat
(cowboy of course) is off to you guys.
Ya'll boot scoot real good.
Maybe it's because I grew up here, but
But a large majority of these women
I've never been into that countrywestern thing. Or maybe, living in the
land of yesteryear and classic rock as I
do,I'm merely trying to remain true to
my vision of Woodstock and days gone
by. Whatever,after an hour or so,I was
glad to hear we were leaving for a
women's bar where it was promised
there was music with a beat, not a
twang.
white tennis shoes.
had long hair and were wearing,besides
alot of makeup,everything from haltertops to dresses.Fem must be in.I should
have paid more attention to Geraldo
when he did the lipstick lesbian hour. I
really thought that was hype,possibly a
Geraldo fantasy thing. But no, there
they were.I'm grateful I was going out
when it was okay just to be a dyke.
We'd been there awhile when
I noticed two ladies up on
platforms on either side of
e paid our cover and were
w
the dance floor. Dressed in little black
carded. As I'm forty-
leather bikinis, a la Madonna, and
something
wearing black fishnet hose. Oh My
and
the
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god! They were go-go dancers! Well,
actually they were a little more than gogo dancers and a 1ittle less than strippers.
Erotic dancers maybe?
I always felt erotica for women a more
subtle thing. You know, dinner, wine,
soulful looks, a hand cupping your
scream to get our attention. So why be
surprised if it's the same for lesbians.
It's a lit le thing,easy to get used to
if I planned on being in this bar
alot.ButI don't,so it really doesn't
cheek, an old quilt spread out on the
matter a great deal. Its given me
something new to think about in my
floor in front of the fireplace. But not
idle moments. I still doubt that women
this blatant rubbing ofthighs and crotch
need their libidos stroked so openly.
But should I ever need a jump start,
and pointing of tits.
Imagine my surprise when the wife
you'll find me in Dallas, on the dance
leans to my ear, nods toward one of the
floor gazing up those long fishnetted
legs. Wishing it were me, not their
owner, running my hands over their
dancers and says,"All I have to say is,
yes." Really!?"It doesn't hurt to look."
Spoken defensively. No, it doesn't
matter where you get your appetite as
length.
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long as you eat at home. But still...
A sign of the times? It is the
nineties. Everything is more
"in your face." It's as if
everyone is so deaf that it's necessary to
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FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD
BY NANCY FORD
Food.Its been a part of me for as long as
I can remember. Still is. Get it?
My earliest awareness of food as
entertainment occurred when I was
approximately 2 1/2 years old. I recall
being intrigued atthe conceptofwalking
(or, being carried) into a place other
than one's home, relatively uninvited,
sitting down at a table,telling a stranger
what!would like toeat,and then having
customer service operator either.
Leaving a message was as close as I
could get to telling the folks at Ozarka
thatI thought it was pretty slick that this
water came from Moffitt Spring,Texas,
which is nowhere near the Ozark
Mountains.Don't worry—theirsecret's
safe with me.
Behind a bottle offajita marinade stood
a lone can of Allen's Baked Beans, my
it served to me. Fascinating. It was at
personal legume of choice. I think my
that moment I was irretrievably
introduced to the wacky, wacky world
ofseparate checks,no substitutions and
long division tipping.
affection for ABB's lies in its illustration
Caloric intake vs. bumoff, with all its
accompanying implications,came later.
According to the National Institute of
Heath,Americans today weigh ten more
pounds, on average, than they did ten
years ago.This new developmentreally
cheese me off; not that it's an insult, but
that it's true. What I want to know is,
of the ceramic crock full of beans, that
big old slab of pig fat floating in the
middle.It reminds me ofa simpler time,
when cholesterol was something foreign
and distant, coursing through someone
else's veins.
The Allen family is so confident about
the quality of its product that it
recommends adding "-no additional
ingredients. Eat our baked beansjust as
they are." Printed right beside this
what is the National Institute of Health
statement of confidence is a recipe that
doing in my bathroom,looking over my
shoulder at my scale? It appears big
Brother is watching us get bigger,sister.
What to do? I perused my kitchen
cabinets seeking guidance.It's amazing
to discover how many companies
provide 1-800 telephone numbers to
counsel customers on the optimum
callsforplenty ofadditional ingredients,
I found this to be somewhat
contradictory in nature, or at the very
usage of their product.
was home. No answer, no message
I started by calling the customer service
operator at Ozarka spring Water. No
calories in Ozarka Spring Water. No
machine, no nuthin'. 1-800-234-
Bubba, including not one, but two
different kinds of pig fat.
gentlest,
a
mixed
message.
Unfortunately, when I called the Allen
clan to chew the fat,so to speak, no one
ALLEN. You try.
Onward through the pantry. There on
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the shelf, leaning against the Cremora,
hid a packetofdry Hidden Valley Ranch
original Party Dip mix thatI recognized
I learned that if you took all the CocaCola ever produced and stacked it in 6.5
as
Bush
resulting pile of carbonation, caramel
administration. As with George, the
time recommended for optimum results
for this particular dip had expired, too.
In fact, again, there was no answer at
color and caffeine would be 325 miles
a
leftover
from
the
ounce bottles on a football field, the
high,or 59 times taller that Mt.Everest.
Okay.Suppose you took all those coke
bottles, shook them vigorously and
the 1-800number.Evidently they,along
opened then at the same time. Would
with the Aliens and the Ozarkans, were
the resulting explosion throw the Earth
all hiding together at that Ranch in the
Valley,swapping recipes and customer
tides?How many nails would it dissolve
off its orbit? How would it effect the
service anecdotes.
by morning? If Coke is going to reveal
The system at Proctor & Gamble is
much more sophisticated. When you
arcane information ofthis nature for the
call the 1-800 line to inquire about
sake ofentertaining people while they're
on hold, they could at least make it
Folgers Automatic Drip Mountain
Grown Coffee, you are retentively
information worth losing sleep over.
Oh well. The Coke Lady's going to
instructed to "press 1 for questions
regarding the vacuum jar,2for crystals,
and 3 for singles." Imagine their
customer training program. Press 4 if
you think maybe they're a little too
send me a whole book filled with Coke
caffeinated over there at P&G.
Jodie, a real person at Kraft General
Foods 1-800 number,was very friendly.
We spoke about General Foods
International Coffees;specifically,their
Double Dutch Chocolate Instant coffee
Beverage. Seems that prices are going
up, what with two freezes in Brazil
trivia. I'll keep you updated.
In the meantime,to try to avoid keeping
up with the national average,and not to
gain another additional 10 pounds by
the year2004,1 acquired some workout
equipment—a stationary bicycle and a
professional cross-country ski machine.
They're beautiful,all sparkly and white
and well-oiled with gauges and meters
and stuff;just what I was looking for to
balance the decor in my spare room.
TonightI intend to call the 1 -800number
interrupting the coffee bean crop and
in the brochure to see if I actually have
all. But she's going to send me some
to use this equipment to become
physically fit.
coupons. Thanks,Jodie.Love to Buffy
and Cissy.
Maybe they'll send me a coupon.<S
Pace Picante Sauce was the only
company that actually returned my call.
I left a very complimentary message.If
you suck up and feign interest("Which
is the most popularflavor—red,yellow
or wimp green?"), they'll send you a
coupon for 250 off a jar. 1-800-433PACE. Have a fiesta on me.
Waiting on hold while calling the 1 -800
number printed on a can of Diet Coke.
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Horoscope
What's in the stars for you this month?
ARIES
A change in your home or work situation
can change your lifestyle forthe betterduring
the first part of November! Your feelings
for a new love interest are deepening. Don't
of November. Jealousy over your
accomplishments may be the root cause.
Follow your gut feelings about a financial
matter. After the 20th you could find new
romance with someone totally your opposite.
Toward month's end take time to reassess
get too carried away. Go slowly and you
have a betterchance at a happy and successful
relationship. After the 17th a problem with
a family member may be getting out of
control. It may be best to just avoid this
your goals; both personally and
professionally. You could find that you've
gotten off track.
person altogether. Make plans now for
LEO
holiday activities.
You may want to get some distance from a
close relationship during the first week of
TAURUS
Be careful not to ignore your home life
while trying to advance your career during
the first part of November. A good mix of
work and pleasure should keep everyone
happy. Some very good news could come
your way after the 17th. A raise orpromotion
could be coming your way after the
Thanksgiving holidays. Don't brag! Your
good mood might get on the nerves of those
who don't share your good fortune. Be
November.A different perspective will help
you decide what it is you really want. Your
career is taking off after the 15th, but be
careful not to let your ego get in the way of
your ambitions. Take some time to slow
down after the Thanksgiving holidays. Too
much activity may be putting a strain on
your relationship. A short trip for just the
two of you over the weekend of the 24th
could be just what you both need.
VIRGO
subtle.
You re feeling loved and appreciated at the
beginning of November. Finances are
GEMIAI
improving and your spirits are up. Be sure to
You may feel like being alone during the
first part of November,but you may not get
the chance. Family get-togethers,
unexpected guests and social events combine
to make your life busy all month.Paperwork
piles up at work after the 18th, you'll just
have to plow through and get it done. An
investigate a risky financial move for
yourself and don't rely on the advice of
friends. Keep your secrets to yourself after
the 16th. Telling even a trusted friend could
start a storm of gossip. Family and social
obligations take up the last week of the
month as the holiday season begins.
upbeat attitude could be contagious both at
work and on the job. A romantic getaway at
month's end may be just what the doctor
ordered to perk up a faltering relationship.
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Someone in the background may be causing
you trouble on the job during the first week
h.ion.,
but you 11 have to
buckle down and » '.
hard to reach your
Novemb^TiwTDi;^ins • Page 31
goals. Even though work may be getting
you down, your personal life is going great
Financial matters are at the forefront at
the beginning of November. You'll have to
watch your pocketbook carefully and don't
go overboard on holiday spending. After
the 17th you will find yourself having to
make compromises to ensure the happiness
of close relationships. A few social events
may have to be put on hold during the last
and social engagements are many.
Something you lost may turn up in an
unlikely place.
SCORPIO
Someone you meet during the first week of
week of the month. All the activity has got
November could have ulterior motives. Be
sure to investigate before you decide to
become friends. Handle your finances
you run down and you need to rest!
carefully after the 13th, an extravagant
PISCES
expense could put you in the red. A new
romance could get started as the result of a
phone call on the 20th. Don't rush in head
first. Take your time and be specific about
what you wantfrom the relationship. You'll
both be happier in the long run ifyou establish
the ground rules now.
You'll have to be self disciplined to achieve
your goals during November. Concentrate
on your goals but remain flexible when
dealing with people. Try to see the other
person's point of view. Don't pass up a big
social event around the 18th — it could give
your career just the boost it needs. Toward
month's end a former flame could reappear
SAOrTTARIUS
in your life and send the sparks flying!
Emotions are intense during the first
week of November. Although the situation
isn't as complicated as you think, it will
dominate your thoughts. Putting pleasure
above all else could be tempting right now,
but your boss may not take too kindly to the
idea. After the 16th it is best to think before
you speak or a new relationship could
collapse before it even gets started.Towards
month's end a partner's demands may lead
to confrontation — be flexible and listen!
CAPRICORJS
Being open and flexible can make November
go much more smoothly for Capricorn. It
won t be hard to convince others to go along
call us f
with your plans, once you've figured out
what they are. Your social life picks up
all your
travel r
considerably after the 18th. Try not to step
on anyone's toes — someone you know
may be itching for a fight, don't give them
an opportunity. Keep things low key during
the last week of the month
A^JUARIUS
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Sistef Source Cooperative & Lesbian Resource line
Sue Blen's•3903 Cedar Springs•5590707
144 Harvard SE'26a-21l6
organizations
Affirmation •PO Box 22583175222•948-1546
AMARILLO,TX (area code 806)
organizations
AIDS Resource Center - P.O. Box 19071275219
Asians & Friends • PO Box 9142 75209•392-3339
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Cathedral of Hope MCC•6910 Cedar Springs Rd •351-1901
Community Church & Colege of Divine Metaphysics
MCC of Amariilo•PO Box 1276• 372-4567
4001 Live Oak #401 •826-7110. ExL 401
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Couples Metro Dafias •PC Box 803156 75380'5046775
Dallas(Bay and Lesbian Alliance
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P.O. Box 190712 75219 •5284233• FAX 522-4604
Congregation Beth BBinah^ P.O. Box 191188 75219•497-1591
RopofS •2023 Soulti Cooper •266-5574
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Gay/Lesbian Association of UTA
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives• P.O. Box 19071275219 •821-1653
Dallas Gay Youth Group •300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116•307-7203
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Dignity/Dallas • PO Box 190133 75219• 2284101
Trinity MCC•331 Aaron Ave.,Ste 125 •265-5454
Foundation for Human Understanding •5284233
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Lesbian/Gay Democrats of Texas•521-6342 exL 229
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Austin Latinc/a Lesbian/Gay Organization
PO Box 1350 78787•2806107
Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus• P.O. Box 822 78767•4748750
Center for Battered Women • (Lesbian Group)
3856181 a 9288070(hotline)
Gay/lesbian Student Association at LTT /Urstin
4586971 •Box275Texas Union 78712-7338
Lesbian Resource Center • 1315 Skaes•8216999
Lesbian Visionaries• PO Box 19144375219•521-5342 X 844
UL(Lesbian info Line •521-5342 exL 298
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Oak Lawn Symphonic Band •P.O.Boxl9097375219'9881751
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Imperial Sovereign Royal Court of Dalas
LestxarVGay Rigpts Lobby •PO Box 2579 78768•4746475
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Lesbian Mottiers - Karen •3396508
Seventh-Day Adventist Kinship *4181358
Live Wire Productions • PO Box 141202 78714
Womyn Together •3920 CJedar Springs •5284233
Metropoitan Community Church • 1100 Springdale Rd.•9296660
Oasis Ministry •5556 N. Lamar Btvd.#1101 •4418191
P-Plag (Parents/Friends Lesbians^Gays)• 331-8445
Sapphfire!• Lesbian Social Group •4580659
Meeting Address• 825 E.531/2 St.Ste E103
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Waterloo Counseing Center •507 Powell 78703• 322-9654
Texas Human Rights Foundation • P.O. Box 49740 78765 ■ 4796473
AIDS Legal Assistance 16086286417
The Treehouse(Lesbian Mothers Support Group)
607 Nueces SL 78701 • 477-5822
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COURAGE. Lesbian Gay Student Org.
P.O. Box 6067 76203'3826813
Harvest MCC•5900 S.Stemmons 76205•1608497-HMCC
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)• 387-1491
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ATHENS,TX (area code 903)
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P-Flag (Parents/Friends Ledxans/CSays)•6756326
BANDERA,TX (area code 210)
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Desert Hearts Cowgirl Qub * Women's Guest Ranch
HO 3. Box 650 78003•796-7446
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businesses
Alternative Visions• Dating Service •747-2033
Recreation Plantation • Campground • HCOl box 48A 78620•8946567
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organizations
Lambda Sevices•PO Box 31321 79931-0321 •24 hour Ire 562-GAYS
MCC B Paso •916 Yandell •542-1227
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Inklings Bookshop•1846 Richmond •521-8369
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Chariene's • 940 Elysian Relds • 945-9328
Ranch •9218 Buff^ Spdwy.• 6660464
Ms.Bs•92(38 Buff^ Spdwy.•6668356
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AIDS Foundaiion •3927 Essex Une•6286796
AIDSHOTUNE -tfoSwithboad'5298211
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Gay/lesbian Students University of Houstx •4800 Caltwun •5293211
Gay/tesbianSwitcbboartl-PC Box 66591 77266 - 529-3211
Houston Gay 4 Lesbian Parents•980-7995
Houston Gay Poitical Caucus-P.O. Box 66664 77266 - 521-1000
Integrity - P.O. Box 66008 772664008 - 432-0414
Kingdom Community Cburcb - 614 E191b - 8637533
Lambda ALANON -1214 Joanne - 521-9772
Lesbian/Gay SludentsTJniv. Houston Clear Lake-270O Bay Area 77058
LTN Houston - Lesbian Teaiier Network
2135 NW 39th 73112•525-AIDS
Herland Sister Resources, Inc.
2312 NW 39th 73112*521-9696
SAN ANGELO,TX (area code 915)
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P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)* 9444323
Coocho Valey Gay/Lesbian AlSance
P.O. Box 750 76902•653-2956
PC Box 1835 - BefHre,TX 77402 - 5293211
Metropoftan Communrty Cburcb Of The Resurrection
19l9Decalur-861-9149
SAN ANTONIO,TX (area code 210)
MontroseCounseSng Center- 900 Love#ff203 77006-5290037
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Montrose Pool League/Biliatds - PJ 8638482
P-flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)- 867-9020
PWA CoafiHon - Houston -1475W.Gray#163 - 6224428
SORA(Sex or Relationship Addds Anonymous) lestxan group-5239398
Bonham Exchange * 411 Bonham • 224-9219
Nexus San Antonio * 8021 Pinebrook • 341-2818
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Deaf Rainbow • 804-1904 TTY
The Women's Group - 5294871
Dignity/San Antonio * 202 N.St. Mary's * 349-3632
Womynspace-P.O. Box 980601 770983601
Women's Softal League - 6431 Pinesbade - 8686266
Integrfty/San Antonio
PO Box 150006 78212 * 684-4920
P-Flag (Parentsfriends Lesbians/Gays)* 822-4135
LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
River City Living Metropolitan Community Church
businesses
202Holland 78212 *622-1121
Lambda Students Center * 1140 W. Woodlawn Ave.
Distinct Travel-7938374
LISA (Lesbian Information SA)•828-LISA (5472)
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SALGA - San Antonio Lesbian/Gay Assembly • 733-7300
Lubbock Lesbian/Gay Al'ance 4 Wild Wide West Prod.
SALSA - San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance
P.O. Box 64746 79464 - 791-4499
PO Box 12715 78212* SALSA Une 733-1225
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
Community Oufreacb Center 4 Oukeacb AA (Tues.4Tburs.(38pm) -102
N.Ave.S- 762-1019
PO Box 120113 78212-9313
MCC Lubbock - 5602341b St - 792-6562
San Antonio Tavern Guild * 822-2823
P-flag(Parems/Friends Lesbians/Gays)- 7998529
South Plains AIDS Resource Center(SPARC)
42048501b a 79413 -1800-627-7079 - 7987068
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SHERMAN,TX (area code 903)
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AIDS Resource Center of Texhoma •813-1272 or 800525^1
WDS Action Coundl - 729 Eighlh St S E Suite 200
AIDS 8(X)• 1-800-221-7()44
Alliance for Life • PO Box 1696 75091 * 892-9049
HIV/AIDS Services * PO Box 1695 75091 * 463-7258
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