Dimensions : v.3: no.8(1989:Mar.)
- Title
- Dimensions : v.3: no.8(1989:Mar.)
- 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.
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- en_US Visions Publishing Co.
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- 1989-03
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- Dimensions
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- Hunter, Roxanne
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- Lesbians
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Volume 3, Issue 8
March 1989
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Volume 3, Issue 8
March 1989
^eotures
17 The Sharon Kowalski Story
24 the Coffee Club
lesbian & gay literature
'eportments
5 To the Editor
28 Quiz: HowWellDo
You Know Your Lover?
7 News
7
11 What's Goin'On
15
27
30
31
Dear Agnes
Graffiti Page
Poetry
Horoscope
22 What A World,
34 Directory
What A World!
37 Classifieds
humor by comedian
Nancy Ford
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Address, Phone Number &
o the Editor
there was an article describing some of
the lesbian/gay travel opportunities in
the Southern Rockies. The Ruby Slip
per is a new, and very special. Bed &
Breakfast,and ifthere is the possibility
of receiving some coverage in a future
Dimensions, I would appreciate it!
A BLESSING
I have been given the name and address
of your newsletter/magazine and am
told it is a Gay/Lesbian publication. I
am interested in a sample copy if that's
the case.
I have been in the gay life for 25 years
Thanks!
and have lived with the same woman
Diane Fitchelberg
The Ruby Slipper Bed & Breakfast
Taos,New Mexico
forthe last24 years- So,itdoes happen.
A gay paper in the early days would
have been a blessing.It wasn'tnearlyso
Ed.Note -Sorry we didrit get you in the
article! We'll be sure you're included
next year. For more info about The
Ruby Slipper,please check the Classi
easy to find your way around the gay
scene.
In any event, if there is indeed a Gay
publication, keep up the work! It's
fieds under "Travel".
sorely needed.
Thanks,
Name Withheld
Northern Panhandle of Texas
SINGLE AND HAPPY
Thanks for putting in something for
"singles " in your February issue. I
E. Seminary
really get sick ofhearing about nothing
G>ie Old Split)
but couples, etc. from New Year's to
A SISTERHOOD HAPPENING IN FORT WORTH
Valentine's. I am single, have been for
DAILY SPECIALS
ten years and I'm very happy aboutit I
SUNDAY • S3 Beer Bust 3pm-l 1 pm
MONDAY • S3 Pitchier. Steak Out
understand that lover's need a day to
"honor"one another but does the leadin have to go on for so long? Anyway,
WEDNESDAY • HAPPY HOUR All Day/All Night
THURSDAY • 10CWell9pm-lam
FRIDAY.759 Schnapps
thanks again for straying from the
HAPPY HOUR 4pm-7pm DAILY
norm!
Amy
TUESDAY.Return to 25C Draft Beer!
SATURDAY• S3 Beer Bust
DEEJAY!
M C Sat NlghtR & Sunday
Austin,TX
MARCH 25TH
WHOSE THOSE GIRLS
All Female Revue
TRAVELING ALONG
Poo!Tournamentt - March 12th & 26th
Foosball Tournaments - March 5th & 19th
Dear Dimensions:
In the February issue of Dimensions,
Open Dally Noon-2am
March 1989 • Dimensions • Page
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From Around the Region,the Country & the World
Austin Lambda Legal
have announced that Houston will be
the site of the Second Annual Texas
Seminar Slated
Lesbian Conference(TLC), according
to Linda Morales, TLC spokesperson.
AUSTIN- Austin Lambda in conjunc
tion with the University of Texas Law
Students for Lesbian and Gay Concerns
TLC '89 will be held June 2-4, at the
Astro Village hotel. This year's confer
ence theme is "Celebrating Diversity"
and the aim is to bring women of all
races,economic backgrounds,political
diversities, spiritualities and ages to
is presenting a one-day seminar,"Be
cause the Law
Assumes You're
Heterosexual...", on Saturday, March
25 from 9:30 am - 3:30pm at the Uni
versity of Texas Law School Audito
rium. The keynote address will be
given by Texas State Representative
Lena Guerrero. Legal topics to be pre
sented will include: Living Together
share in our lives as women who love
women.
Creative workshops and continuous
entertainment will be held throughout
the weekend.An exhibitarea is planned
to provide artists, book vendors, or
Contracts and Dissolution, Powers of
Attorney and Wills, Adoption and Al
ganizations and others space for dis
play and sales. A Saturday dance will
be the highlight of the event and will
feature a variety of music ranging from
top 40 and C&W,to Tejana sounds. A
ternative Insemination, AIDS and
Legal Concerns and Sexual Preference
Discrimination.
The seminar is free and open to the
public. However,a donation ofS5 -SIO
women's concert is scheduled for Sun
to Austin Lambda is requested to help
defray the cost of tfie seminar. Brochures and regisu-ation forms are avail
'
day.
The first TLC was held in Dallas in May
able at Book Woman, Celebration!,
1988 and was hosted by Lesbian Vi
sionaries and Among Friends. The
Liberty Books and Austin Lambda.
conference featured feminist theorist
Because of limited seating, early regis
tration is encouraged. For more infor
mation, call Austin Lambda at 512-
Sonia Johnson, and
458-8050.
chair of the Lesbian Task Force of the
and former presidential candidate,
Rosemary
Dempsey, New Jersey attorney and
National Organization for Women.
Houston To Host Texas
For more information about register
Lesbian Conference
ing, volunteering or reserving space at
TLC '89, please write TLC c/o
HOUSTON - All Mujeres (women)
Interested in Getting Active(AMIGA)
in conjunction with WOMYNSPACE
AMIGA,P.O. Box 980134, Houston,
TX 77098-0134 or call (713) 5205667.
March 1989 • Dimensions • Page
7
Can A Employer
Nieto then filed a lawsuit in Travis
County District Court against Clark,
Thomas based on the Alleged violation
of the state Human Rights Act and of
the Austin City Ordinance. Clark,
Thomas has filed for summary judge
Discriminate Against
HIV-lnfected Persons?
AUSTIN - The Texas Human Rights
Foundation(THRF)is helping to fund
an AIDS discrimination case which
ment, citing a 1987 case (Chevron v.
will answer the question: Is AIDS a
disability under Texas law? Austin at
torney, Phillip Durst, of Richards,
Redmon) which interpreted the Human
Rights Act to provide protection for a
disabled person only if he or she is so
severely disabled that he or she could
Wiseman & Durst is representing the
plaintiff, Gilbert Nieto, in the suit
not work anyway.
against his former employer,the Austin
determine if such a dismissal consti
In discussing the circular logic of Red
mon, which essentially provides for no
meaningful protection for HlV-infected persons, Diane Shisk, attorney
for Advocacy, Inc., a disability rights
group, said,"The injustice of Redmon
is that it allows an employer, who re
gards an otherwise qualified employee
law firm of Clark, Thomas, Winters &
Newton.
The suit alleges that Clark, Thomas el
al. wrongfully fired Nieto,an employee
oftwo years,in Augustof 1987 because
of his HIV-positivity. The case will
tutes a violation of the Texas Commis
as undesirable because of a disability,
sion on Human Rights Act which bars
to fire that employee and to know that
employers from discrimination based
on handicap."Clark,Thomas has taken
almost no one who could work would
be considered to be disabled enough to
be protected."
about the most restrictive reading pos
sible as to who is protected by the
The Texas Attorney General issued an
opinion in 1987 clarifying the mental or
physical handicaps which provide
standing for alleging employment dis
handicap statute," stated David Bryan,
THRF Legal Director. "Under their
view of the law, any employer could
fire an HIV-positive individual,even if
that person is asymptomatic and fully
capable of working. In addition,such a
firing could terminate,as in Mr.Nieto's
case, the employee's group health in
surance coverage."
Initially, Nieto filed a complaint
against Clark, Thomas with the Austin
Human Rights Commission seeking a
ruling based on the Austin AIDS AntiDiscrimination Ordinance. The Com
crimination under the Human Rights
Act. The Attorney General found that
article 5221K section 2.10(7)ofthe Act
"may include chronic illness and conta
gious diseases." The Attorney
General's opinion further stated that
"persons discriminated against on the
basis of handicaps perceived by their
employers have standing...,even if the
person in fact is not handicapped."
mission ruled in his favor and gave him
a right-to-sue letter,the first such ruling
issued by the Commission in a case of
AIDS-related discrimination.
Page 8 • Dimensions • March 1989
March On Austin
Slated for April 28-30
AUSTIN - The March on Austin for
Lesbian/Gay Equal Rights is scheduled
for the weekend of April 28-30. Activi
eye on this space in the April '89 issue
ties will include Teresa Trull and Dianne Davidson in Concert,Blood Sister
of Dimensions for more details!
Blood Drive, a rally on the Capitol
Lesbian Humor
Steps and a festival at Waterloo Park.
Anthology Looking
The Goals of the March on Austin in
For Contributors
clude:
• The Adoption of laws to provide for
protection of the equal civil rights of
gay and lesbian people and specific
laws banning discrimination based on
sexual orientation.
• Legal recognition of lesbian and gay
relationships, including parental rights
and adoption.
• An end to discrimination against per
sons living with HIV, ARC and AIDS.
• And many more.
For a complete list of activities and
demands, please contact the March on
Austin at P.O. Box 2395, Austin, TX
78768,or call(512)474-5475.T-shirts,
buttons and posters will be available
and donations are welcome. Keep your
SEATTLE, WA - Silverleaf Press is
seeking short stories, poems, essays,
and cartoons for an Anthology of Les
bian Humor. They are looking for
material covering a broad range of les
bian experience: They are interested in
both new and previously published
work, high comedy or subtle humor or
anything in-between. Contributors will
be paid for their work. Tentative dead
line is October 1989. Manuscripts or
drawings (with an SASE) should be
sent to: Ann Larson and Carol Carr,
Silverleaf Press, P.O. Box 70189, Se-
atUe, WA 98107.
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hat's I t^oin
A Monthy Listing of Special Events Aii Around Texas, Okiahoma & New Mexico
come on out! Watch for Sunday Night
ALBUQUERQUE - WIMINFEST
'89 is coming! Memorial Day week
end, May 26-28. Lucie Blue Trem-
Shows every Sunday starting March
5th - with(asKathy put it) a"fantastic,
spectacular cast"! Of course, you can
celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the
folks at SUE ELLEN'S,it happens Fri
blay, Dianne Davidson and Band,
Rhiannon, Sue Fink, Linda Tillery
and Band, Altazor,Toshi Reagon and
Band and many others. Also,2 dances.
Fun in the S un.Open Mike,Showcase,
Arts and Crafts Fair.Send for a regis
day, March 17th,so put on some green
and be there! Also,don'tmiss outonthe
Monday night Pool Tournaments -
the competition promises to be tough!
tration brochure: WIMIN,2101 Altez
NE,Albuquerque, NM 87112.
HOUSTON - Rumor has it that Betsy
at the RANCH is planning a special,
invitation only, 3rd Anniversary
Bash sometime in April - you'll have to
AUSTIN - Celebrate St. Patti's Day
with the gang at NEXUS/PETTICOAT
JUNCTION on Fri., Mar 17th! There
will be Irish Drink Specials and
Green Schnapps (Peppermint
schnapps dressed up so as to avoid
being pinched)! If you would rather do
something a little more creative,get out
your scissors and glue, your milk jugs,
paper plates and fake flowers and get
ready for the Easter Bonnet Parade
be good boys and girls or you might get
passed up on the invite list and miss the
biggest party of the year! Also, be sure
to check out the RANCH'S great
weekly specials including: Super
Saver Sunday,Beer Bust on Tuesday
and Thursday and Happy Hour
Drinks on Wednesday^
and Contest on Sunday the 26th at
9pm.There will be prizes and lots offun
so don't miss it! While you are hanging
out at NEXUS/PJ's towards the end of
the month,don'tforget to wish Myra a
Happy Birthday -1 am not at liberty to
say how old she is, so ... Anyway,
Happy Birthday Myra from the staff
and management of NEXUS/PJ's and
from all of us here at Dimensions!
DALLAS - Thursday Country &
SAN ANTONIO - The CIRCLE'S got
it all this month - Paula Thompson &
the Council bring you dance music on
the 3rd. International Women's Day
will be observed Wednesday the 8th
with a wine and cheese party and some
great speakers from throughout the
community. And, Diedra McCalla
will be appearing on the 30th! Make a
point to make it out to the CIRCLE this
month!
Western Nights are hot at SUE
ELLEN'S - Put on those boots and
Continued On Page 14
March 1989 • Dimensions • Page 11
ISJEW FOR
B-IRT-l'si or
Happy
Hour
Is I^oou
til 8p
/
/
Draft
8pm ^tU Sam
Page 12 • Dimensions • March 1989
SlUWAFjS:
SVXDAE SHOW
SPECTACULAR
Starring:
Osa Brysou
National Lady ofthe Year '88-89
Ms. Gay Dallas'85-86
Bxddgette Boyer
Ms. Gay Dallas'86-87
Trish Gaily
Ms. Kansas '88-89
Cozy Unhlte
National Lady ofthe ^ar '86-87
Ms. Gay Dallas'86-87
3903 Cedar SSpriugs
(314)559-0707
March 1989 • Dimerisions • Page 13
return! Steak Out happens every
Monday night from 6pm-8pm, DAM
SELS will provide the salad, baked
What's Gain'On
Continued from Page 11
FT. WORTH - Well, the staff of
PARTNERS would like for me to tell
you how wonderful they are - how they
make each visit to PARTNERS a spe
cial one with their spectacular service
and how they are bringing peace and
prosperity to every one they serve ...
O.K., the peace and prosperity part is
going a little too far butthe rest is totally
true even if they did say it themselves!
Also, Barbara would like to welcome
Lynn to the staffas your new bartender
-1 bet she's as special as the rest of the
staff! She would also like to invite you
to participate in bringing Easter Bas
kets to Senior Citizens with a show on
the 19th featuring the cast of the Best
Little Whorehouse in Texas!
potato and all that good stuff all you do
is bring your own steak - what a deal!
THIS JUSTIN . . .
DALLAS - A6alarm fire destroyed the
offices of the Dallas Gay Alliance
(DGA), Union Jack and the Roundup
Saloon on the morning of Feb.23.Fire
fighters estimated damage at $750,000
and were checking for signs of arson.
Phone lines for the DGA and AIDS
Resource Center were being moved to
donated space at press time. Although
we don't have any more information as
of this writing - we will keep you up
dated in the months to come. If you
would like to help in any way, please
contact the DGA at the numbers listed
DENTON - Don't miss the live music
in the Dimensions Directory.
of Black Pearl at TJ's on Saturday,
March 11th.Theshow starts at 10pm so
get there early to enjoy the show!
FT. WORTH - Irish Stew is on the
Send Your Information for
menu for St. Patrick's Day at DAM
SELS! Come out for the party and get
What's Goln' On to:
yourself a little luck 'o' the Irish in
P.O. Box 856
Lubbock, TX 79408
Convenient Air Connections to
bUlE
Horiingen Airport
TEXAS
AQUESTHOUSl
Women Meet Women
3rd Full Weekend
& 3rd Week
Each Month
Page 14 • Dimensions • March 1989
Write or call for brochure:
120 E. Atol St. P.O. Box 2326
South Padre Island, TX 78597
512-761-LYLE
ear
gnes
Answers to your questions about love,
relationships & personal problems
Dear Agnes,
Good luck and we will patiently await
My lover and I would like to have a
baby and we were hoping you could
the arrival of a niece or nephew.Let us
hear back from you on your success.
direct us to some of the information we
Dear Agnes,
need. We have decided not to try adop
tion, but instead to have one naturally
I could reallyidentify with the letter last
(or as much so as possible). We would
month from the woman who was a
like to do an embryo transplant because
we want the baby to be a part of both of
Hunting Widow! That letter described
my life for the last twenty years.
My lover and I have been together for
twenty-eight years and the woman is a
fishing nuL She lives to fish! The ga
rage is full of fishing gear and the
us.
We are aware that in some places,there
is a question of morality concerning
surrogate motherhood, there are risks
involved, and conception rates may be
low. However, there are persons who
question the morality of our lifestyles
as well, and we would like to try and
overcome these obstacles.Even though
river.
you may not agree with what we are
trying to do. Perhaps you could tell us
She too has a fishing buddy,and when
they first started going off every week
where we might find someone to help
or have access to some of the material
end, I was sure there was some hanky
panky going on. Not so! These two are
we need?
just fish crazy. I never learned to fish,
and as the years have passed,I am glad
she has a friend that shares her hobby.
I have a business so I stay pretty tied up
Thanx-"2 MOMS"
Dear 2 MOMS,
Austin Lambda and the University of
Texas Law Students for Lesbian and
Gay Concerns is presenting a one day
seminar that will answer many of your
freezer is crammed full of trout, bass,
and catfish. She hasn't expanded to a
new freezer yet though. Saturdays and
Sundays she's either at the lake or the
most of the time. I wish when we were
younger I would have learned to fish,
but I wasn't interested and now I'm too
busy.
You gave the best advice in the
questions. It will be held on Saturday,
world-get a hobby, because if I ever
March the 25,for further info,call 512-
retire this fishing may drive me crazy.
458-8050. If you can not attend, I am
certain they can provide you with fur
Fishing Widow in
Northern New Mexico
ther information and contacts.
March 1989 • Dimensions • Page 15
Dear Fishing Widow,
It's never too late. Go buy a rod and reel
and go. I am sure your lover would be
delighted to teach you.Nothing is more
Sxciting than teaching someone a
hobby you love.
P.S. You might have to add a new
freezer!
around. Hopefully someone will know
her and be able to help in your search.
You might also try advertising in this
publication or one of the Houston pub
lications.
Other than these ideas, I'm not sure
what to tell you unless you move to
Houston and make that bar your home
until she shows up again.
Dear Agnes,
I was recently in Houston on business
and visiting the bars. Well to make a
long story short I ended up with a lady
I have not been able to forget. The
Write to Dear
problem is I don't have her address or
phone number,and have no idea where
Agnes with
your problems or
or how to contact her again.
Do you have any suggestions on how I
might find her? I hope so because I
can't get her out of my mind!
comments at:
Dimensions
Searching
P.O. Box 856
Lubbocl<,TX 79408
Dear Searching,
Start with the bar you were at and ask
Thursday March 30th
Diedpa. McCalla
FREE
HAPPY
HOUR
BITFFEY!
TUESDAY
THRU
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THE
SHARON
8
KOWALSKl
STORY
InformafiCii in this article furnished
by the DFW Committee to Free
Sharon Kowalski, 3133 Odessa,
Ft. Worth, TX 76109
doctors thought were lost forever. A
year and a half after the accident, she
The Story
In November 1983 an automobile
had leamed to communicate with an
driven by Sharon Kowalski of St.
electric typewriter and with hand gestiu^es, to eat, wash, brush her teeth and
Cloud, Minnesota, was struck by a
drunk driver. Kowalski, age 27, sus
tained a serious, closed head injury.
Doctors diagnosed her as a brain-dam-
even play checkers.
However, all was not well. In January
of 1984, around the time Thompson
aged quadriplegic with limited poten
began giving Kowalski therapy, her
tial for regaining motor skills, memory,
and speech capabilities.
Prior to the accident, Sharon Kowalski
and Karen Thompson had been to
gether for four years. They had ex
changed wedding rings, purchased a
home and life insurance together. Th
ompson was a professor of physical
education with some background in
parents, Donald and Delia Kowalski
began to tell Thompson not to visit and
work with their daughter.On the advice
of a hospital psychologist, Thompson
wrote a letter to Kowalski's parents,
explaining that she and Kowalski had
been partners for the last four years.
The Kowalski's responded by ordering
Thompson to stay away from Kowal
physical therapy.
ski.
Thompson put that background to use
Thompson consulted a lawyer only to
find that she had no legal rights to visit
by working with Sharon every day.
Kowalski, see her medical records, or
With this rehabilitation, Sharon even
ensure Kowalski continued to get rehaMarch 1989 • Dimensions • Page 17
tually recovered many abilities th^
gard to visitation. He refused to anange
competency tests on the grounds that
they were a waste of money,and main
bilitation unless she filed for guardian
ship. She filed in March of 1984.
In April, the guardianship case was
settled out of court. Thompson agreed
to Donald Kowalski's appointment in
return for provisions in the court order
giving her visitation rights, access to
medical records, and input into
tained that Kowalski did not have any
"reliably expressed wishes".
In August of 1985, Thompson was
Kowalski's care. Donald Kowalski
immediately began filing motions to
terminate the provisions giving Th
ompson these rights.
In October, the Kowalski's filed for a
restraining
order
to
remove
Thompson's rights as previously or
dered by the court.
In January of 1985, Kathy Wingen,
director of the Handicap Services Pro
threatened with arrest when she at
tempted to visit Kowalski. However,
due to a stay of the unlimited guardian
ship award during an appeal of the
order, Kowalski was allowed to see
Thompson on August 14-19. Th
ompson brought a typewriter, and
Kowalski typed,"Karen help me. Get
me out of here. Take me home with
you."
gram of Tri-County Action Programs
The court battle raged on. When Kow
alski had access to a typewriter, she
commimicated with a local handi
interviewed Kowalski. In response to
capped services group and with the
questions, Kowalski typed responses
confirming that she was gay and that
Thompson was her partner. Donald
Kowalski insisted that his daughter did
not know what she was saying.
Despite all this, the court awarded
Donald Kowalski unrestricted guardi
anship of his daughter.He immediately
Minnesota Civil Liberties Union. In
response to their questions, she told
them that she and Thompson were gay,
that her parents never asked her what
she wanted, and that she wanted to
return to the home she owned with
Thompson. She answered questions
about herjob before the accident,about
prohibited all visits from Thompson
what to do if someone's breathing or
and other friends of Kowalski's. He
moved her to Leisure Hills Health
heartstops,and about her favoriteflow
Center in Hibbing, Minnesota. Leisure
ers and colors.In spite of evidence that
Sharon Kowalski is a person with inde
Hills had been ruled unacceptable by
pendent and clear thoughts, Donald
the court at an earlier date because it
Kowalski repeatedly maintained that
had no head injury or young adult reha
bilitation programs. There,she was put
back on a feeding tube and her type
she has the mental capacity ofa six year
writer , as well as all other means of
communication, were taken away. The
Finally,after a court ordered move to a
order granting guardianship also re
quired that Kowalski have a compe
old,and retained full guardianship with
unlimited powers.
new facility and extensive testing,
Thompson was allowed to visit Kowal
ski on February 2, 1989 — more than
tency test within one year and every six
three years after her last visit.
to twelve months thereafter, and that
Thompson said that before her arrival.
Dr. Dorothy Rappel, a psychologist
Donald Kowalski honor his daughter's
"reliably expressed wishes" with re
Page 18 • Dimensions • March 1989
working with Kowalski, had asked her
why she thought Thompson had not
visited in so long. Kowalski's response
was,"Too far?" Dr. Rappel then took
always one-hundred percent effective,
is the creation of a dimable power of
attorney and a will for both partners in
a relationship. Even though you think
your parents would never do such a
thing, you never know how people will
the time to explain that Thompson had
not been allowed to visit. She added
that Kowalski "got tears in her eyes"
when she saw Thompson for the first
time, and that when visiting hours
ended that evening,"Sharon wouldn't
let go of my hand. She spelled right out
on her alphabet board, T love you.'"
The doctors will provide thejudge with
behave in times of stress. It is best to
protect yourself now and avoid the
heartache and suffering both Karen
Thompson and Sharon Kowalski have
been forced to endure.
a progress report after 60 days. Ulti
mately, the judge will have to issue
If you would like to help free Sharon,
please contact the Dallas Committee to
additional directives about Kowalski's
future.
Free Sharon Kowalski, 3133 Odessa,
Ft. Worth, TX 76109.
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Thompson is optimistic that Kowalski
will continue to receive the rehabilita
tive care she needs.
On February 25, 1989, CBS' "West
57th" aired the Kowalski story.
The Moral
Now, of course your parents would
never do such a thing to your lover,
right? And her parents like you, they
would not cut you out, would they?
St. Patrick s Day Party
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Don't be so sure.
When a severe injury or illness occurs,
legal and medical institutions seek out
the closestlegal relative ofthe victim.If
a person is notlegally married,their life
will be placed in the hands of parents,
siblings, or cousins - regardless of
whether or not they would have chosen
those people.
In countless cases, the families of in
jured people have ordered the partners
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The Furniture Dilemma
by Nancy Ford
A funny thing happened to me on the
way to domestic tranquility. It was one
of those grey,rainy, silent afternoons the kind of afternoon during which one
can go quitecontentedly for hours with
out hearing the sound of a another
home that evening, it became crystal
clear thatone woman's'No big deal',is
very often another woman's 'Dear
God, What have you done to this
house?"- followed by - if you don't put
human voice. You know the kind - a
perfect, interruption-less afternoon
which creatively- motivated people,
particularly writers,cherish. Minimum
distraction yields maximum concentra
tion, you see. Kind of like being the
Vice President
As would any good and true writer
worthy of her craft, I spent the after
noon rearranging furniture.
No major rearranging occurred, mind
you. No big deal.Justslide thatloveseat
over here, angle that coffee table over
there, move the electronics from one
that couch back where it belongs, plan
on sleeping on it tonight.
Well. All this aversion to change came
as quite a surprise. Up until this point,
based on a number of past, pleasant
experiences, I'd come to believe that
my Honey was at least, well,flexible.If
only I'd known - if only I'd been cau
tioned that it was so important to her
that our furniture have a sense of per
manency -1 would have gladly left the
200-pound potted plant in front of that
same window until it sprouted roots
into the carpet.
But not to worry. Eventually we com
comer to the other. No big deal. No
promised,kissed,and made up. Happy
walls were knocked down. I have nei
Ending. But the fact remains that an
ounce of prevention is worth the a
ther the constitution nor the patiencefor
renovation. If it's not permanent press
or requires the strength of more than
one person to move it, it has no place in
my life.
When my Significant other arrived
Page 22 • Dimensions • March 1989
pound of cure, unless, of course, the
cure is only readily available in Mex
ico. In that event, an ounce of preven
tion is worth the price of a bus ticket to
Matamoros.
Therefore, the following guide has
been compiled to warn you of The
Little Things that can lead to trouble in
paradise for too many lovemates.Sim
ply clip and magnetthem to your refrig
erator between the pizza coupons and
the hurricane tracking chart
Purchase toothpaste in the nuevo
stand-up, pump-style dispenser. Oldfashioned toothpaste tubes that can be
either squeezed in the middle or rolled
from the end can be springboards to
tragedy when PMS levels run high.
After I had introduced
legislation into the
Texas House of
Representatives to ban
homosexual groups
from our college
campuses, the head
man at Texas A&M
came to me frantic
and nervous and said,
the rest of the world, except as a
"Clay, please keep
pushing. We ain't even
used to girls yet."
substitute purgative,and should remain
Former Texas State
Private,funny little nicknames for
each other mean absolutely nothing to
private for exactly that reason.
Representative
CLAY SMOTHERS (R)
Just Say No to ex-lovers,no matter
what the request may be.
Do not use pins that represent past
achievement or the memory of a loved
one(i.e.-a fraternity or sorority pin,the
from the book
Unnatural Quotations
by Leigh W. Rutledge
antique brooch of a favorite, deceased
aunt, or an International Thespian
Society medal) for any purpose other
nancy ford
than the one for which it was intended.
Remember that, for some, there is
• comedy •
sanctity in symbolic ornamentation,
and those ornaments should notbe used
to remove splinters or in-grown hairs
when the tweezers are missing.
V Never, ever rearrange the
furniture.
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A Discussion of Lesbian Literature Both New and Old
This month T. Sumner Reviews:
Woman Plus Woman
by Dolores Klaich
Macho Sluts
by Pat Califia
This month we'll look at two very dif
ferent books beginning with non-fiction and continuing on to erotic fiction.
and gay figures from the past. None
have combined the two premises with
Our non-fiction is Woman Phis
such force. Most books on lesbian his
Woman by Dolores Klaich (S9.95,
Naiad Press). First published in 1974,
of bedfellows. Woman Plus Woman
this book was given rave reviews by
both the mainstream and lesbian press.
It has not lost it's relevancy.
Ms. Klaich delves deeply into the lives
of lesbians past and present. Some
names you will recognize are: Sappho,
Colette, Natalie Clifford Barney, Radclyffe Hall, Gertrude Stein and many
others. It also contains in depth inter
views with contemporary lesbians and
excerpts from a questionaire distrib
uted in the early 1970's.
I have read many books that focus on
the collective lesbian experience. I
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have also read many that look atlesbian
torical figures are little more than a list
delves into the emotion,treachery, and
passion behind it all, as well as, bring
ing reflections on past lives to a per
sonal level relevant to our own lives.
The one thing 1 would ask for that isn't
in the book is a sampling of responses
to the questionaire from women of the
80's. It would be most interesting to see
how our answers to these questions
have changed in 15 years.
Woman Plus Woman is available for
$9.95 plus 15% postage & handling
from Naiad Press,Inc.,P.O.box 10543,
Tallahassee, FL 32302.
Now, moving on to something a little
more spicy ... we'll talk about Macho
Ms. Califia's prose is wonderful and
will belie every stereotype you ever had
Sluts, erotic fiction by Pat Califia
of women clad in leather.She sends the
($8.95,Alyson Publications). A collec
tion of S/M fantasy, this is not a book
for the faint of heart. Califia takes you
beyond the realm of the majority of
message that - just as you are perse
cuted for your sexual preferences by the
straight world,so too is she persecuted
for her sexual preferences by the les
bian community. The book makes a
strong statement in favor of dropping
Lesbian erotica and into the sexual
hinterlands. A place where a mother,
sister, and daughter live out a Victorian
fantasy, where a lesbian has an encoun
ter with three gay male cops, a young
woman is dominated by eight "topwomen",and even "a dash of vanilla."
I truly enjoyed Macho Sluts, but - be
fore the anti-pom activists in the audi
all our prejudices of a sexual nature.
Now, if you got through this review
without getting angry, you might just
enjoy Macho Sluts. If you did get
angry,maybe you should try it anyway,
it's always a good idea to know what
you missing before you decide it isn't
ence get up in arms -1 would point out
that these are not portraits of women as
victims. The women portayed in this
collection are strong women - women
who decide for themselves what their
sex lives will be and which fantasies
they will live out.
for you.
Macho Sluts is available for $8.95
from Alyson Publications, Dept. P-15,
40 Plympton St., Boston, MA 02118.
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"America is my birthplace, Israel
my homeland, nowhere my home."
The Law of Return is the intensely personal
story of a young American woman who sets
off for Israel one summer to explore her Jewish
roots. Through her experiences there and back
home in America, she gradually comes to
terms with her identity, both as a Jew and as
a lesbian.
THE
LAW
OF
RETURN
by Alice Bloch
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I Strongly recommend
Rocking the Cradle
to any lesbian mother,
or lesbian mother-to-be. . .
—Mary Katherine Poulet, in Sojourner
This inspiring book takes a clearheaded look at
the timely issue of lesbian motherhood.
Considering such questions as alternative
insemination and the feelings of children raised
by lesbian mothers. Rocking the Cradle discusses
both the problems and the rewards encountered
by lesbians with children.
ROCKING THE CRADLE
by Gillian E. Hanscombe and Jackie Forster
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How Well Do
You Know ^
Each Other?
How well do you know each other? As
springtime approaches and our
thoughts turn to a more romantic na
ture, it is always fun to review how
much you really know about each
other. If you have been together two
weeks or twenty years there are usually
some surprise answers.
So take the quiz either separately or
c. being broke
d. getting old
5.She would describe herself as:
a. aggressive
b. passive
c. fun
d. shy
6. Her favorite food is:
a. Chinese
together. Answer the questions twice,
b. Italian
once for yourself and once the way you
think your lover will answer them for
c. French
herself.
1. She wishes she could:
(check all that apply)
a. go back to school
b. be an artist
d. Mexican
e. American
7. For her, the best way to relax is:
a. watching television
b. going out socially
c. dining out at a nice restaurant
2. Answer true or false,she:
d. making love
e. reading
8.To describe her apartment
before you lived together, you
a. loves her job
would say:
b.feels comfortable with your friends
a. it was perfect-organized and
c. likes cooking and keeping house
spotless
d.is insecure with your relationship
b. comfwtable and homey
c. a dump
9.In bed,she wishes you were:
a. a little kinky
c. be a coach
d. start her own business
e. do social work
3. Her Idea of a vacation is:
a. a trip to a big city for dining out
and partying.
b. a week of sun in Jamaica
c. camping in the mountains
4. She worries most about:
a being alone
b. losing her job
Page 28 • Dimensions • March 1989
b. more aggressive
c. less aggressive
d. willing to experiment
10.Of the following,she would
most like to meet:
a. Martina Navratilova
15-22
b. Madonna
You know your lover well enough to
guess herresponse to mostany question
or situation. You may wish for a less
c. Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis
d. Katherine Hepburn
e. Rita Mae Brown
predicable mate on occasion,but,ifshe
f. Tracy Chapman
11.She sleeps:
a. on her right side
scores as high as you do, you couldn't
wish for a better communication!
8-14
b. on her left side
c. on her back
d. on her stomach
You may not know her every though
and desire, but you know her well
12.She hates her
a. stomach
enough! Besides, you like to be sur
worst of all:
prised sometimes! If you do want to
b. hips
c. butt
know more, brash up on your commu
d. chest
nication skills, especially listening.
e. legs
f. hands
g. everything
h. nothing
13.Ten years from now,she would
0-7
Either you haven'tbeen in this relation
ship very long,or you don't communi
like to be:
a. successful in her career
b. rich & famous
cate with each other very well. Either
c. happy at home
d. being her own boss
understand and your relationship can
only get better.
e. retired
Comparing
way, start taking time to listen and
14.She cries:
your scores:
a. frequently
b. only when she has PMS
c. only when she is alone
d. rarely or never
15.She thinks her best feature is:
If you both scored in the same range,
then your doing O.K.,at least you're in
the same spot. If there are more than 8
points between your scwes,one of you
a. eyes
b. mouth
is not paying attention!
c. hair
d. chest
e. butt
f. legs
g. mind
h. personality
Juanelle Holcomb
SCORING
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ORfry
I've tested the nectctrs of a forbidden love-
As I ICQd bcsklng in the warmth of her arms.
Her captivating touch left me defenseless
And I'm completely lost amidst her delicate charms.
The inhibitions buried deep within me.
The morals and values of right and wrong
AH seem obsolete now-
As the passionate feelings of love, reluctantly, form.
Be stiH my foolidi heart...
For this secret affair is none other,
than two individuals, spontaneously, giving pleasureDo not aUow, emotions of divine love
to complete it further.
Attach no meaning to the romantic words exchanged
As we reach ecstasy heights unknown.
View them as promises made in the darkCome daylight, they will be unremembered and unknown.
1 must disregard the surging need within me
for her tenderness, strength and comfort always.
No matter the desire she has embedded in my soul.
Be still my fooBdi heart. . . Please Her really loving me -will never unfold.
Where are the reserves I'm suppose to have
What happened to my nature of strong will?
Why is it with her 1 lose control. . .
And everything comes to a standstill.
Be still my foolish heart. . .
1 beg humbly of you - Give me the
strength to shy away from this woman, this girl.
Because although 1 yearn to belong only to her.
We come from two ^ferent worlds.
-MEO-
Austin, Texas
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froperty of th«?
oroscope
What's in the Stars for You this month?
defense later in the week.
VIRGO
(August 23rd - Sept 22nd)
The first week ofMarch finds Virgo living
it up on the social scene. Take advantage of
it now because work will have you tied up
for the rest of the month.From the 8th thru
the ISth, you may find yourself loaning out
money to a friend in order to help with a
crisis. Don't preach about how it's spent,
they know better than you where it's
needed. From the 16th thru the 22nd, you
will need to set a goal and work towards it
slowly but efficiently. You may have a
tendency to leave things undone if you go
too fast. During the last week of Marchyou
should be careful when choosing someone
to share a secret with. Someone who seems
to be a friend may turn out to be shallow and
superficial and you will regret having
shared your confidence.
LIBRA
SCORPIO
(Oct 24th -Nov 22nd)
March starts off with a bang for Scorpio!
Romance,travel and excitement may all be
part of the agenda. Try not to get in over
your head in financial matters.From the 8th
thm the 15th, you'll have to work to keep
your spirits up,no matter what you do. You
don't feel good about things right now.
From the loth thru the 22nd, listen to the
advice of your friends. They have an unbi
ased opinion on something very important
to you. You may be involved in a crisis this
week, keep a cool head and don't let your
emotions get involved.From the 23rd thru
month's end,you will be happiest working
on small projects at home. This could in
clude training a new pet, minor repairs or
spring cleaning. Make the most of it, next
week you're ready to party again.
(Sept 23rd - Oct 23rd)
Although you may feel a romantic attach
ment to a new person during the first week
of March, it is best not to act on it right
away, you may do or say something you
regret later. The best way to stay out of
trouble from the 8th thru the 15th is to
concentrate on your work; otherwise, you
may be tempted to spend too much money
or get yourself involved in a sticky social
situation. Take care with your words from
the 16th thru the 22nd,a slip of the mouth
could give someone you don't care for
ammunition against you. From the 23rd
thru the 31st, you may be experiencing
some distress because of gossip that is cur
rently circulating,don't try to stop it. Some
one who cares for you will come to your
SAGIHARIUS
(Nov 23-Dec 21)
Keep your opinion about an old friend to
yourself during the first week of March.
She could go overboard on your sugges
tions and hurt both of you. You could profit
from a mistake you make on thejob from the
8th thru the 15th.There may also be a new
friendship in the making this week, take
care of it and it will last you a lifetime. The
16th thru the 22nd may find you down in
the dumps over a squabble at home.Try not
to be selfish about how you want things
done around the house and things will go
alot easier. Romance may be in the cards for
Sagittarius from the 23rd thru the 31st, but
you'll have to keep a cool head and stay out
March 1989 • Dimensions • Page 31
of trouble or this relationship could have
problems right from the start. You may also
enjoy a festive party in your home. Go all
run into an old friend, keep in contact, she
and family!
out and invite friends, business associates
can help you with a current project!
PISCES
CAPRICORN
(Feb 19th - Mar 20th)
Keep your mind on practical matters and
hold onto your money during the first week
of March. Slay close to home and this will
be a good week for you. The 8th thru the
15th brings renewed interest in an old
(Dec 22nd - Jan 19th)
You may be feeling out-of-sorts during the
first week of March. You are on cloud-
nine one minute and angry the next. Try to
keep outward appearances on an even keel
or you will wind up in trouble. From the 8th
romance. Treat this special person with
thru the ISth,you should try to concentrate
on social activities even if you don't feel
like it. Being alone rightnow will only serve
something different and unique, the re
to make you feel isolated. You might even
you've got too much time on your hands,
put it to good use with home or lawn proj
ects. Money matters imptrove towards the
wards are well worth the effort. From the
16th thru the 22nd, you may feel like
take a days vacation from work to accom
modate a social affair. From the 16th thru
the 22nd a career that you may have been
thinking about entering opens up to you in a
big way. This could involve a temporary
change of residence. Don't let friends or
end of the week although this may involve
some late hours on the job. From the 23rd
thru the 31st, you will have to work hard to
family get in the way of your dreams.From
the 23rd thru month's end, you will finally
take some time for yourself and really liveit-up! This could also involve a short trip
and possibly some enjoyable work around
earn the good luck that is coming your way.
Be generous with your time and material
ptossessions,or you may find the sources of
your luck drying up.
ARIES
the house.
AQUARIUS
(Mar 21st-April 19th)
You may finally join an organization you
have been thinking about for a while during
(Jon 20th - Feb. 18th)
the first week of March. Many invitations
A relationship that started off on poor foot
will be extended to you during this pieriod accept them all and you can't help but have
ing turns into an ever-growing friendship
during the first week of March. You may
have to be away from home alot this week
on job-related matters, but your sacrifices
will be noted and applied towards later
a good time! From the 8th thru the 15th,
some unusual travel plans may be in the
works. Surround yourself with friends and
family and you will feel unusually happy.
career advancement. From the 8th thru the
You may find you have taken on too many
15th, a major repair on your home may be
responsibilities during the third week of
needed, shop carefully for materials or you
April, don't hesitate to let friends and
may need more than just this repair! From
family help you out. Your romantic life is on
an upswing now, but take it in stride and
the 16th thru the 22nd you should try to
stay out of the limelight as much as possible,
at work and in social situations. Home is
where your heart is right now this could
distract you from matters at hand on thejob.
From the 23rd thru month's end, you will
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don't get excited over someone who may
just be a passing fancy. The 23rd thru the
31st finds you struggling to meet a deadline
at work, keep your pace and stay with it.
You may have to fight for your ideas, put
your cards on the table and don't back
down,but don't forget to use you irresistible
CANCER
(June 22nd - July 22nd)
charm!
Luck in financial matters makes the first
TAURUS
(April 20th - May 20th)
The first week of March is a great time to
catch up on your letter writing and plan for
the future. Your home life will be settled but
week in March a happy one for Cancer,but
you may be having some problems at home
that need your attention. Watch what you
say to your loved ones right now and all will
go smoothly. From the 8th thru the 15th,
you may find it necessary to sacrifice some
unexciting. You may find cause to say fare
material comforts to take care of a crisis at
well to an old friend. From the 8th thru the
home. Don't hesitate to do so, things will
turn out much better and you will feel better
about yourself in the long-run. The 16th
15th,youmay be feeling a bit depressed and
tired. A raise could be coming your way,but
you'll have to drag yourself out of bed and
go to work or you may miss out. The 16th
thru the 22nd brings your energy level
back up with a dose of romance. Keep a
close watch on your money though, or you
may regret how much you've spent. From
the 23rd thru the 31st, you'll need to get
down to business and take care ofresponsi
bilities you may have been avoiding. You
could be planning a social event in your
home, invite only old friends and every
thing will go as planned.
thru the 22nd a new romance could wreak
havoc on your entire life. Don't get caught
in the web,keep your mind on your respon
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you should avoid all things new,stick with
your old friends and stay on course at work.
A party with all your friends present could
bejust what the doctor ordered to keep your
spirits up.
LEO
(July 23rd - August 22nd)
You may have to revise your plans in order
GEMINI
(May 21st - June 21st)
to start on a new course in your career
You may find yourself with some extra cash
on hand during thefirst week of March and
it's a great time to redecorate your home,
change your hairstyle or buy new clothes.
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may seem imminent at work, but you'll
have to work hard and be aggressive. To
wards the middle of the week, it will be in
your best interest to let someone else take
responsibility for a major decision. The
16th thru the 23rd you may feel restless
and need an outlet,an old friend who is back
in the picture now may be just the person to
help you find something to do with your
time. Don't carry alot ofcash with youright
now. The last week of March may find you
taking a test that figures in your future
during the first week of March. Do it! It
could mean a major advance on the job as
well as around the house! From the 8th thru
the 15th, you will have a tendency to
overdo things at work, your enthusiasm
may not be appreciated by your co-workers
and this could undermine your efforts oflast
week. You may have gotten in over your
head at work from the 16th thru the 23rd
and it will take all your time to catch up.
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may have to break them in order to keep on
schedule. During the last week of March
you should listen to the advice and opinions
of your friends and family, although this
advice may seem inconsequential now, it
will come in handy in the very near future.
career. Keep calm and all will go well. This
is also a good week to throw a big party!
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Irectory
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)
P.O. Box 225831 75222 • 948-1546
organizations
AIDS Resource Center
Gay/Lesbian Association of UTA
P.O. Box 19348-77, UTA St. 76019
794-5140
AUSTIN, TX (area code 512)
clubs
Nexus/Petticoat Junction
401 8c 401-B E. 2nd • 495-9553
organizations
3920 Cedar Springs 75219
Dallas Gay Alliance
P.O. Box 190712 75219 -528-4233
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Arctiives
3930 Cedar Springs • 821-1653
Dallas Gay Youtti Group
300 Turtle Creek Plaza #1 16 • 307-7203
Dallas Outdoors
P.O. Box 35474 75235 • 276-5270
Dallas Tavern Guild
3900 Lemmon Ave. #220 • 526-5292
Affirmation (Mettiodist)
Foundation for Human Understanding
7403 Shoal Creek • 451-2329
528-4233
Austin Lambda
P.O. Box 5455 78763
Gay Community Center
3920 Cedar Springs • 528-4233
Gay/Lesbian Young Adults
Gay/Lesbian Student
Association at UT Austin •458-3971
Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338
528-4233
Lesbian/Gay Rigtifs Lobby
2727 Oak Lawn 75219 - 528-2811
P.O. Box 2505 78768
Lesbian Information Line (LIL)
P O. Box 191443 75219 - 528-2426
l^etropoiitan Community Ctiurcti
1100 Springdale Rd. • 929-3660
Oasis Ministry
5555 N. Lomor Blvd. #1101 • 441-9191
Waterloo Counseling Center
507 Powell 78703 • 322-96'4
Texas Human Rigtifs Foundation
2201 N. Lamer # 203 78705• 479-8473
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417
Grace Feiiowstiip in Christ Jesus
Lesbian/Gay Rights Advocates
528-4233
Lesbian Visionaries
P.O. Box 191443 75219 - 521-9642
Oak Lawn Community Services
3000 Turtle Creek Plaza, Suite 116
75219-5311 - 520-8108
Oak Lawn Symphonic Band
P.O. Box 190973 75219 • 986-1751
DALLAS, TX (area code 214)
Womyn Together
3920 Cedar Springs • 528-4233
accomodations
Plantation Inn • 520-3131
FT. WORTH (area code 817)
businesses
Business Delivery Systems
14902 Preston Rd. 75240 • 733-1108
businesses
Kim & Kay's Painting - 735-9641
clubs
Crossroads Market
3930 Cedar Springs
521-8919 or 1-800-992-6404
Curious Times - Women's Books etc.
4008-D Cedar Springs 75219 • 528-4087
clubs
Damsels
1101 E. Seminary Dr. • 924-5354
Partners
1612 Park Place - 924-2519
organizations
Affirmation (Methodist) • 478-7837
Sue Ellen's
3903 Cedar Springs • 559-0707
Rumors
HOUSTON, TX (area code 713)
5039 Willis Ave.• 828-4471
organizations
businesses
Libra Books 'N' Crystals
Affirmation (Mettiodist)
1420 Westheimer - 524-2455
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clubs
Ranch • 9125 S. Main ' 666-3464
organizations
AIDS Foundation
Dallas. TX 75219-0426.(214) 307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor
NY. NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Crisisline
34CXD Montrose #700 •524-AiDS
1-800-221-7044
AIDS HOTLINE
The Fund for Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Floor
c/o Switchboard • 529-3211
Gay/Lesbian Students
NY. NY 10012
University of Houston
4800 Calhoun • 529-3211
Gay & Lesbian Switchboard
NORMAN,OK (area code 405)
P.O. Box 66591 77266 • 529-3211
organizations
Houston Gay Political Caucus
Women's Resource Center
P.O. Box 5089 73070
P.O. Box 66664 77266 •521-1000
Houston Thurday Nite Mixers
Bowling League
Steve: 699-3732 or Phii: 688-6970
Kingdom Community Church
614 E. 19th.862-7533
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
(area code 405)
organizations
Lambda ALANON
Oasis the Community Center
Lambda Center for Aichohoiics
1214 Joanne • 521-9772
2135 NW 39th 73112 • 525-AiDS
Lesbian/Gay Students
University of Houston - Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
Lesbian Mothers Group • 864-3098
Montrose Pool League/Billiards
2312 NW 39th 73112 • 794-7464
Herland Sister Resources, Inc.
SAN ANTONIO,TX
(area code 512)
PJ 863-8482
PWA Coalition - Houston
3327 Essex Lane, Suite #16 77027
clubs
623-4436
organizations
Women's Lobby Alliance
4 Chelsea • 521-0439
Women's Softball League
6431 Pineshade • 868-6256
LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
organizations
Lubbock Lesbian/Gay Alliance
P.O. Box 64746 79464• 796-2403
Names Project/Lubbock
796-1800 or 744-1957
West Texas Aids Foundation, Inc.
The Circle
8021 Pinebrook • 341-2818
Dignity/San Antonio
202 N. St. Mary's • 349-3632
Integrity/San Antonio
P.O. Box 150006 78212• 684-4920
LISA (Lesbian Information SA)
828-LiSA (5472)
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
P.O. Box 120113 78212-9313
San Antonio Tavern Guild • 822-2823
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND,TX
(area code 512)
P.O. Box 93120.794-1757
accomodations
Lyie's Deck
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
120 E. Atoi St.
Affirmation: United Methodists for
P.O. Box 2326 78597.761-LYLE
Lesbian/Gay Concerns
P.O. Box 1021 • Evanston, IL 60204
aids Action Council
729 Eighth St. S.E. Suite 200
Washington. DC 20003 .(202) 547-3101
AIDS 800. 1-800-221-7044
Ntl Gay Alliance for Young Adults, Inc.
P.O. Box 190426
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am interested in a sample copy if that's
the case.
I have been in the gay life for 25 years
Thanks!
and have lived with the same woman
Diane Fitchelberg
The Ruby Slipper Bed & Breakfast
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G>ie Old Split)
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From Around the Region,the Country & the World
Austin Lambda Legal
have announced that Houston will be
the site of the Second Annual Texas
Seminar Slated
Lesbian Conference(TLC), according
to Linda Morales, TLC spokesperson.
AUSTIN- Austin Lambda in conjunc
tion with the University of Texas Law
Students for Lesbian and Gay Concerns
TLC '89 will be held June 2-4, at the
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ence theme is "Celebrating Diversity"
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races,economic backgrounds,political
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Assumes You're
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share in our lives as women who love
women.
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Contracts and Dissolution, Powers of
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ternative Insemination, AIDS and
Legal Concerns and Sexual Preference
Discrimination.
The seminar is free and open to the
public. However,a donation ofS5 -SIO
women's concert is scheduled for Sun
to Austin Lambda is requested to help
defray the cost of tfie seminar. Brochures and regisu-ation forms are avail
'
day.
The first TLC was held in Dallas in May
able at Book Woman, Celebration!,
1988 and was hosted by Lesbian Vi
sionaries and Among Friends. The
Liberty Books and Austin Lambda.
conference featured feminist theorist
Because of limited seating, early regis
tration is encouraged. For more infor
mation, call Austin Lambda at 512-
Sonia Johnson, and
458-8050.
chair of the Lesbian Task Force of the
and former presidential candidate,
Rosemary
Dempsey, New Jersey attorney and
National Organization for Women.
Houston To Host Texas
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HOUSTON - All Mujeres (women)
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Can A Employer
Nieto then filed a lawsuit in Travis
County District Court against Clark,
Thomas based on the Alleged violation
of the state Human Rights Act and of
the Austin City Ordinance. Clark,
Thomas has filed for summary judge
Discriminate Against
HIV-lnfected Persons?
AUSTIN - The Texas Human Rights
Foundation(THRF)is helping to fund
an AIDS discrimination case which
ment, citing a 1987 case (Chevron v.
will answer the question: Is AIDS a
disability under Texas law? Austin at
torney, Phillip Durst, of Richards,
Redmon) which interpreted the Human
Rights Act to provide protection for a
disabled person only if he or she is so
severely disabled that he or she could
Wiseman & Durst is representing the
plaintiff, Gilbert Nieto, in the suit
not work anyway.
against his former employer,the Austin
determine if such a dismissal consti
In discussing the circular logic of Red
mon, which essentially provides for no
meaningful protection for HlV-infected persons, Diane Shisk, attorney
for Advocacy, Inc., a disability rights
group, said,"The injustice of Redmon
is that it allows an employer, who re
gards an otherwise qualified employee
law firm of Clark, Thomas, Winters &
Newton.
The suit alleges that Clark, Thomas el
al. wrongfully fired Nieto,an employee
oftwo years,in Augustof 1987 because
of his HIV-positivity. The case will
tutes a violation of the Texas Commis
as undesirable because of a disability,
sion on Human Rights Act which bars
to fire that employee and to know that
employers from discrimination based
on handicap."Clark,Thomas has taken
almost no one who could work would
be considered to be disabled enough to
be protected."
about the most restrictive reading pos
sible as to who is protected by the
The Texas Attorney General issued an
opinion in 1987 clarifying the mental or
physical handicaps which provide
standing for alleging employment dis
handicap statute," stated David Bryan,
THRF Legal Director. "Under their
view of the law, any employer could
fire an HIV-positive individual,even if
that person is asymptomatic and fully
capable of working. In addition,such a
firing could terminate,as in Mr.Nieto's
case, the employee's group health in
surance coverage."
Initially, Nieto filed a complaint
against Clark, Thomas with the Austin
Human Rights Commission seeking a
ruling based on the Austin AIDS AntiDiscrimination Ordinance. The Com
crimination under the Human Rights
Act. The Attorney General found that
article 5221K section 2.10(7)ofthe Act
"may include chronic illness and conta
gious diseases." The Attorney
General's opinion further stated that
"persons discriminated against on the
basis of handicaps perceived by their
employers have standing...,even if the
person in fact is not handicapped."
mission ruled in his favor and gave him
a right-to-sue letter,the first such ruling
issued by the Commission in a case of
AIDS-related discrimination.
Page 8 • Dimensions • March 1989
March On Austin
Slated for April 28-30
AUSTIN - The March on Austin for
Lesbian/Gay Equal Rights is scheduled
for the weekend of April 28-30. Activi
eye on this space in the April '89 issue
ties will include Teresa Trull and Dianne Davidson in Concert,Blood Sister
of Dimensions for more details!
Blood Drive, a rally on the Capitol
Lesbian Humor
Steps and a festival at Waterloo Park.
Anthology Looking
The Goals of the March on Austin in
For Contributors
clude:
• The Adoption of laws to provide for
protection of the equal civil rights of
gay and lesbian people and specific
laws banning discrimination based on
sexual orientation.
• Legal recognition of lesbian and gay
relationships, including parental rights
and adoption.
• An end to discrimination against per
sons living with HIV, ARC and AIDS.
• And many more.
For a complete list of activities and
demands, please contact the March on
Austin at P.O. Box 2395, Austin, TX
78768,or call(512)474-5475.T-shirts,
buttons and posters will be available
and donations are welcome. Keep your
SEATTLE, WA - Silverleaf Press is
seeking short stories, poems, essays,
and cartoons for an Anthology of Les
bian Humor. They are looking for
material covering a broad range of les
bian experience: They are interested in
both new and previously published
work, high comedy or subtle humor or
anything in-between. Contributors will
be paid for their work. Tentative dead
line is October 1989. Manuscripts or
drawings (with an SASE) should be
sent to: Ann Larson and Carol Carr,
Silverleaf Press, P.O. Box 70189, Se-
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A Monthy Listing of Special Events Aii Around Texas, Okiahoma & New Mexico
come on out! Watch for Sunday Night
ALBUQUERQUE - WIMINFEST
'89 is coming! Memorial Day week
end, May 26-28. Lucie Blue Trem-
Shows every Sunday starting March
5th - with(asKathy put it) a"fantastic,
spectacular cast"! Of course, you can
celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the
folks at SUE ELLEN'S,it happens Fri
blay, Dianne Davidson and Band,
Rhiannon, Sue Fink, Linda Tillery
and Band, Altazor,Toshi Reagon and
Band and many others. Also,2 dances.
Fun in the S un.Open Mike,Showcase,
Arts and Crafts Fair.Send for a regis
day, March 17th,so put on some green
and be there! Also,don'tmiss outonthe
Monday night Pool Tournaments -
the competition promises to be tough!
tration brochure: WIMIN,2101 Altez
NE,Albuquerque, NM 87112.
HOUSTON - Rumor has it that Betsy
at the RANCH is planning a special,
invitation only, 3rd Anniversary
Bash sometime in April - you'll have to
AUSTIN - Celebrate St. Patti's Day
with the gang at NEXUS/PETTICOAT
JUNCTION on Fri., Mar 17th! There
will be Irish Drink Specials and
Green Schnapps (Peppermint
schnapps dressed up so as to avoid
being pinched)! If you would rather do
something a little more creative,get out
your scissors and glue, your milk jugs,
paper plates and fake flowers and get
ready for the Easter Bonnet Parade
be good boys and girls or you might get
passed up on the invite list and miss the
biggest party of the year! Also, be sure
to check out the RANCH'S great
weekly specials including: Super
Saver Sunday,Beer Bust on Tuesday
and Thursday and Happy Hour
Drinks on Wednesday^
and Contest on Sunday the 26th at
9pm.There will be prizes and lots offun
so don't miss it! While you are hanging
out at NEXUS/PJ's towards the end of
the month,don'tforget to wish Myra a
Happy Birthday -1 am not at liberty to
say how old she is, so ... Anyway,
Happy Birthday Myra from the staff
and management of NEXUS/PJ's and
from all of us here at Dimensions!
DALLAS - Thursday Country &
SAN ANTONIO - The CIRCLE'S got
it all this month - Paula Thompson &
the Council bring you dance music on
the 3rd. International Women's Day
will be observed Wednesday the 8th
with a wine and cheese party and some
great speakers from throughout the
community. And, Diedra McCalla
will be appearing on the 30th! Make a
point to make it out to the CIRCLE this
month!
Western Nights are hot at SUE
ELLEN'S - Put on those boots and
Continued On Page 14
March 1989 • Dimensions • Page 11
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Starring:
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National Lady ofthe Year '88-89
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March 1989 • Dimerisions • Page 13
return! Steak Out happens every
Monday night from 6pm-8pm, DAM
SELS will provide the salad, baked
What's Gain'On
Continued from Page 11
FT. WORTH - Well, the staff of
PARTNERS would like for me to tell
you how wonderful they are - how they
make each visit to PARTNERS a spe
cial one with their spectacular service
and how they are bringing peace and
prosperity to every one they serve ...
O.K., the peace and prosperity part is
going a little too far butthe rest is totally
true even if they did say it themselves!
Also, Barbara would like to welcome
Lynn to the staffas your new bartender
-1 bet she's as special as the rest of the
staff! She would also like to invite you
to participate in bringing Easter Bas
kets to Senior Citizens with a show on
the 19th featuring the cast of the Best
Little Whorehouse in Texas!
potato and all that good stuff all you do
is bring your own steak - what a deal!
THIS JUSTIN . . .
DALLAS - A6alarm fire destroyed the
offices of the Dallas Gay Alliance
(DGA), Union Jack and the Roundup
Saloon on the morning of Feb.23.Fire
fighters estimated damage at $750,000
and were checking for signs of arson.
Phone lines for the DGA and AIDS
Resource Center were being moved to
donated space at press time. Although
we don't have any more information as
of this writing - we will keep you up
dated in the months to come. If you
would like to help in any way, please
contact the DGA at the numbers listed
DENTON - Don't miss the live music
in the Dimensions Directory.
of Black Pearl at TJ's on Saturday,
March 11th.Theshow starts at 10pm so
get there early to enjoy the show!
FT. WORTH - Irish Stew is on the
Send Your Information for
menu for St. Patrick's Day at DAM
SELS! Come out for the party and get
What's Goln' On to:
yourself a little luck 'o' the Irish in
P.O. Box 856
Lubbock, TX 79408
Convenient Air Connections to
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Write or call for brochure:
120 E. Atol St. P.O. Box 2326
South Padre Island, TX 78597
512-761-LYLE
ear
gnes
Answers to your questions about love,
relationships & personal problems
Dear Agnes,
Good luck and we will patiently await
My lover and I would like to have a
baby and we were hoping you could
the arrival of a niece or nephew.Let us
hear back from you on your success.
direct us to some of the information we
Dear Agnes,
need. We have decided not to try adop
tion, but instead to have one naturally
I could reallyidentify with the letter last
(or as much so as possible). We would
month from the woman who was a
like to do an embryo transplant because
we want the baby to be a part of both of
Hunting Widow! That letter described
my life for the last twenty years.
My lover and I have been together for
twenty-eight years and the woman is a
fishing nuL She lives to fish! The ga
rage is full of fishing gear and the
us.
We are aware that in some places,there
is a question of morality concerning
surrogate motherhood, there are risks
involved, and conception rates may be
low. However, there are persons who
question the morality of our lifestyles
as well, and we would like to try and
overcome these obstacles.Even though
river.
you may not agree with what we are
trying to do. Perhaps you could tell us
She too has a fishing buddy,and when
they first started going off every week
where we might find someone to help
or have access to some of the material
end, I was sure there was some hanky
panky going on. Not so! These two are
we need?
just fish crazy. I never learned to fish,
and as the years have passed,I am glad
she has a friend that shares her hobby.
I have a business so I stay pretty tied up
Thanx-"2 MOMS"
Dear 2 MOMS,
Austin Lambda and the University of
Texas Law Students for Lesbian and
Gay Concerns is presenting a one day
seminar that will answer many of your
freezer is crammed full of trout, bass,
and catfish. She hasn't expanded to a
new freezer yet though. Saturdays and
Sundays she's either at the lake or the
most of the time. I wish when we were
younger I would have learned to fish,
but I wasn't interested and now I'm too
busy.
You gave the best advice in the
questions. It will be held on Saturday,
world-get a hobby, because if I ever
March the 25,for further info,call 512-
retire this fishing may drive me crazy.
458-8050. If you can not attend, I am
certain they can provide you with fur
Fishing Widow in
Northern New Mexico
ther information and contacts.
March 1989 • Dimensions • Page 15
Dear Fishing Widow,
It's never too late. Go buy a rod and reel
and go. I am sure your lover would be
delighted to teach you.Nothing is more
Sxciting than teaching someone a
hobby you love.
P.S. You might have to add a new
freezer!
around. Hopefully someone will know
her and be able to help in your search.
You might also try advertising in this
publication or one of the Houston pub
lications.
Other than these ideas, I'm not sure
what to tell you unless you move to
Houston and make that bar your home
until she shows up again.
Dear Agnes,
I was recently in Houston on business
and visiting the bars. Well to make a
long story short I ended up with a lady
I have not been able to forget. The
Write to Dear
problem is I don't have her address or
phone number,and have no idea where
Agnes with
your problems or
or how to contact her again.
Do you have any suggestions on how I
might find her? I hope so because I
can't get her out of my mind!
comments at:
Dimensions
Searching
P.O. Box 856
Lubbocl<,TX 79408
Dear Searching,
Start with the bar you were at and ask
Thursday March 30th
Diedpa. McCalla
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THE
SHARON
8
KOWALSKl
STORY
InformafiCii in this article furnished
by the DFW Committee to Free
Sharon Kowalski, 3133 Odessa,
Ft. Worth, TX 76109
doctors thought were lost forever. A
year and a half after the accident, she
The Story
In November 1983 an automobile
had leamed to communicate with an
driven by Sharon Kowalski of St.
electric typewriter and with hand gestiu^es, to eat, wash, brush her teeth and
Cloud, Minnesota, was struck by a
drunk driver. Kowalski, age 27, sus
tained a serious, closed head injury.
Doctors diagnosed her as a brain-dam-
even play checkers.
However, all was not well. In January
of 1984, around the time Thompson
aged quadriplegic with limited poten
began giving Kowalski therapy, her
tial for regaining motor skills, memory,
and speech capabilities.
Prior to the accident, Sharon Kowalski
and Karen Thompson had been to
gether for four years. They had ex
changed wedding rings, purchased a
home and life insurance together. Th
ompson was a professor of physical
education with some background in
parents, Donald and Delia Kowalski
began to tell Thompson not to visit and
work with their daughter.On the advice
of a hospital psychologist, Thompson
wrote a letter to Kowalski's parents,
explaining that she and Kowalski had
been partners for the last four years.
The Kowalski's responded by ordering
Thompson to stay away from Kowal
physical therapy.
ski.
Thompson put that background to use
Thompson consulted a lawyer only to
find that she had no legal rights to visit
by working with Sharon every day.
Kowalski, see her medical records, or
With this rehabilitation, Sharon even
ensure Kowalski continued to get rehaMarch 1989 • Dimensions • Page 17
tually recovered many abilities th^
gard to visitation. He refused to anange
competency tests on the grounds that
they were a waste of money,and main
bilitation unless she filed for guardian
ship. She filed in March of 1984.
In April, the guardianship case was
settled out of court. Thompson agreed
to Donald Kowalski's appointment in
return for provisions in the court order
giving her visitation rights, access to
medical records, and input into
tained that Kowalski did not have any
"reliably expressed wishes".
In August of 1985, Thompson was
Kowalski's care. Donald Kowalski
immediately began filing motions to
terminate the provisions giving Th
ompson these rights.
In October, the Kowalski's filed for a
restraining
order
to
remove
Thompson's rights as previously or
dered by the court.
In January of 1985, Kathy Wingen,
director of the Handicap Services Pro
threatened with arrest when she at
tempted to visit Kowalski. However,
due to a stay of the unlimited guardian
ship award during an appeal of the
order, Kowalski was allowed to see
Thompson on August 14-19. Th
ompson brought a typewriter, and
Kowalski typed,"Karen help me. Get
me out of here. Take me home with
you."
gram of Tri-County Action Programs
The court battle raged on. When Kow
alski had access to a typewriter, she
commimicated with a local handi
interviewed Kowalski. In response to
capped services group and with the
questions, Kowalski typed responses
confirming that she was gay and that
Thompson was her partner. Donald
Kowalski insisted that his daughter did
not know what she was saying.
Despite all this, the court awarded
Donald Kowalski unrestricted guardi
anship of his daughter.He immediately
Minnesota Civil Liberties Union. In
response to their questions, she told
them that she and Thompson were gay,
that her parents never asked her what
she wanted, and that she wanted to
return to the home she owned with
Thompson. She answered questions
about herjob before the accident,about
prohibited all visits from Thompson
what to do if someone's breathing or
and other friends of Kowalski's. He
moved her to Leisure Hills Health
heartstops,and about her favoriteflow
Center in Hibbing, Minnesota. Leisure
ers and colors.In spite of evidence that
Sharon Kowalski is a person with inde
Hills had been ruled unacceptable by
pendent and clear thoughts, Donald
the court at an earlier date because it
Kowalski repeatedly maintained that
had no head injury or young adult reha
bilitation programs. There,she was put
back on a feeding tube and her type
she has the mental capacity ofa six year
writer , as well as all other means of
communication, were taken away. The
Finally,after a court ordered move to a
order granting guardianship also re
quired that Kowalski have a compe
old,and retained full guardianship with
unlimited powers.
new facility and extensive testing,
Thompson was allowed to visit Kowal
ski on February 2, 1989 — more than
tency test within one year and every six
three years after her last visit.
to twelve months thereafter, and that
Thompson said that before her arrival.
Dr. Dorothy Rappel, a psychologist
Donald Kowalski honor his daughter's
"reliably expressed wishes" with re
Page 18 • Dimensions • March 1989
working with Kowalski, had asked her
why she thought Thompson had not
visited in so long. Kowalski's response
was,"Too far?" Dr. Rappel then took
always one-hundred percent effective,
is the creation of a dimable power of
attorney and a will for both partners in
a relationship. Even though you think
your parents would never do such a
thing, you never know how people will
the time to explain that Thompson had
not been allowed to visit. She added
that Kowalski "got tears in her eyes"
when she saw Thompson for the first
time, and that when visiting hours
ended that evening,"Sharon wouldn't
let go of my hand. She spelled right out
on her alphabet board, T love you.'"
The doctors will provide thejudge with
behave in times of stress. It is best to
protect yourself now and avoid the
heartache and suffering both Karen
Thompson and Sharon Kowalski have
been forced to endure.
a progress report after 60 days. Ulti
mately, the judge will have to issue
If you would like to help free Sharon,
please contact the Dallas Committee to
additional directives about Kowalski's
future.
Free Sharon Kowalski, 3133 Odessa,
Ft. Worth, TX 76109.
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Thompson is optimistic that Kowalski
will continue to receive the rehabilita
tive care she needs.
On February 25, 1989, CBS' "West
57th" aired the Kowalski story.
The Moral
Now, of course your parents would
never do such a thing to your lover,
right? And her parents like you, they
would not cut you out, would they?
St. Patrick s Day Party
av, March 17th
Don't be so sure.
When a severe injury or illness occurs,
legal and medical institutions seek out
the closestlegal relative ofthe victim.If
a person is notlegally married,their life
will be placed in the hands of parents,
siblings, or cousins - regardless of
whether or not they would have chosen
those people.
In countless cases, the families of in
jured people have ordered the partners
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hat A World, ff
f
'hat A World!
The Furniture Dilemma
by Nancy Ford
A funny thing happened to me on the
way to domestic tranquility. It was one
of those grey,rainy, silent afternoons the kind of afternoon during which one
can go quitecontentedly for hours with
out hearing the sound of a another
home that evening, it became crystal
clear thatone woman's'No big deal',is
very often another woman's 'Dear
God, What have you done to this
house?"- followed by - if you don't put
human voice. You know the kind - a
perfect, interruption-less afternoon
which creatively- motivated people,
particularly writers,cherish. Minimum
distraction yields maximum concentra
tion, you see. Kind of like being the
Vice President
As would any good and true writer
worthy of her craft, I spent the after
noon rearranging furniture.
No major rearranging occurred, mind
you. No big deal.Justslide thatloveseat
over here, angle that coffee table over
there, move the electronics from one
that couch back where it belongs, plan
on sleeping on it tonight.
Well. All this aversion to change came
as quite a surprise. Up until this point,
based on a number of past, pleasant
experiences, I'd come to believe that
my Honey was at least, well,flexible.If
only I'd known - if only I'd been cau
tioned that it was so important to her
that our furniture have a sense of per
manency -1 would have gladly left the
200-pound potted plant in front of that
same window until it sprouted roots
into the carpet.
But not to worry. Eventually we com
comer to the other. No big deal. No
promised,kissed,and made up. Happy
walls were knocked down. I have nei
Ending. But the fact remains that an
ounce of prevention is worth the a
ther the constitution nor the patiencefor
renovation. If it's not permanent press
or requires the strength of more than
one person to move it, it has no place in
my life.
When my Significant other arrived
Page 22 • Dimensions • March 1989
pound of cure, unless, of course, the
cure is only readily available in Mex
ico. In that event, an ounce of preven
tion is worth the price of a bus ticket to
Matamoros.
Therefore, the following guide has
been compiled to warn you of The
Little Things that can lead to trouble in
paradise for too many lovemates.Sim
ply clip and magnetthem to your refrig
erator between the pizza coupons and
the hurricane tracking chart
Purchase toothpaste in the nuevo
stand-up, pump-style dispenser. Oldfashioned toothpaste tubes that can be
either squeezed in the middle or rolled
from the end can be springboards to
tragedy when PMS levels run high.
After I had introduced
legislation into the
Texas House of
Representatives to ban
homosexual groups
from our college
campuses, the head
man at Texas A&M
came to me frantic
and nervous and said,
the rest of the world, except as a
"Clay, please keep
pushing. We ain't even
used to girls yet."
substitute purgative,and should remain
Former Texas State
Private,funny little nicknames for
each other mean absolutely nothing to
private for exactly that reason.
Representative
CLAY SMOTHERS (R)
Just Say No to ex-lovers,no matter
what the request may be.
Do not use pins that represent past
achievement or the memory of a loved
one(i.e.-a fraternity or sorority pin,the
from the book
Unnatural Quotations
by Leigh W. Rutledge
antique brooch of a favorite, deceased
aunt, or an International Thespian
Society medal) for any purpose other
nancy ford
than the one for which it was intended.
Remember that, for some, there is
• comedy •
sanctity in symbolic ornamentation,
and those ornaments should notbe used
to remove splinters or in-grown hairs
when the tweezers are missing.
V Never, ever rearrange the
furniture.
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Morch 1989 • Dimensions • Poge 23
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the
offee
A Discussion of Lesbian Literature Both New and Old
This month T. Sumner Reviews:
Woman Plus Woman
by Dolores Klaich
Macho Sluts
by Pat Califia
This month we'll look at two very dif
ferent books beginning with non-fiction and continuing on to erotic fiction.
and gay figures from the past. None
have combined the two premises with
Our non-fiction is Woman Phis
such force. Most books on lesbian his
Woman by Dolores Klaich (S9.95,
Naiad Press). First published in 1974,
of bedfellows. Woman Plus Woman
this book was given rave reviews by
both the mainstream and lesbian press.
It has not lost it's relevancy.
Ms. Klaich delves deeply into the lives
of lesbians past and present. Some
names you will recognize are: Sappho,
Colette, Natalie Clifford Barney, Radclyffe Hall, Gertrude Stein and many
others. It also contains in depth inter
views with contemporary lesbians and
excerpts from a questionaire distrib
uted in the early 1970's.
I have read many books that focus on
the collective lesbian experience. I
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have also read many that look atlesbian
torical figures are little more than a list
delves into the emotion,treachery, and
passion behind it all, as well as, bring
ing reflections on past lives to a per
sonal level relevant to our own lives.
The one thing 1 would ask for that isn't
in the book is a sampling of responses
to the questionaire from women of the
80's. It would be most interesting to see
how our answers to these questions
have changed in 15 years.
Woman Plus Woman is available for
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Ms. Califia's prose is wonderful and
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Sluts, erotic fiction by Pat Califia
of women clad in leather.She sends the
($8.95,Alyson Publications). A collec
tion of S/M fantasy, this is not a book
for the faint of heart. Califia takes you
beyond the realm of the majority of
message that - just as you are perse
cuted for your sexual preferences by the
straight world,so too is she persecuted
for her sexual preferences by the les
bian community. The book makes a
strong statement in favor of dropping
Lesbian erotica and into the sexual
hinterlands. A place where a mother,
sister, and daughter live out a Victorian
fantasy, where a lesbian has an encoun
ter with three gay male cops, a young
woman is dominated by eight "topwomen",and even "a dash of vanilla."
I truly enjoyed Macho Sluts, but - be
fore the anti-pom activists in the audi
all our prejudices of a sexual nature.
Now, if you got through this review
without getting angry, you might just
enjoy Macho Sluts. If you did get
angry,maybe you should try it anyway,
it's always a good idea to know what
you missing before you decide it isn't
ence get up in arms -1 would point out
that these are not portraits of women as
victims. The women portayed in this
collection are strong women - women
who decide for themselves what their
sex lives will be and which fantasies
they will live out.
for you.
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"America is my birthplace, Israel
my homeland, nowhere my home."
The Law of Return is the intensely personal
story of a young American woman who sets
off for Israel one summer to explore her Jewish
roots. Through her experiences there and back
home in America, she gradually comes to
terms with her identity, both as a Jew and as
a lesbian.
THE
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by Alice Bloch
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to any lesbian mother,
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—Mary Katherine Poulet, in Sojourner
This inspiring book takes a clearheaded look at
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Considering such questions as alternative
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How Well Do
You Know ^
Each Other?
How well do you know each other? As
springtime approaches and our
thoughts turn to a more romantic na
ture, it is always fun to review how
much you really know about each
other. If you have been together two
weeks or twenty years there are usually
some surprise answers.
So take the quiz either separately or
c. being broke
d. getting old
5.She would describe herself as:
a. aggressive
b. passive
c. fun
d. shy
6. Her favorite food is:
a. Chinese
together. Answer the questions twice,
b. Italian
once for yourself and once the way you
think your lover will answer them for
c. French
herself.
1. She wishes she could:
(check all that apply)
a. go back to school
b. be an artist
d. Mexican
e. American
7. For her, the best way to relax is:
a. watching television
b. going out socially
c. dining out at a nice restaurant
2. Answer true or false,she:
d. making love
e. reading
8.To describe her apartment
before you lived together, you
a. loves her job
would say:
b.feels comfortable with your friends
a. it was perfect-organized and
c. likes cooking and keeping house
spotless
d.is insecure with your relationship
b. comfwtable and homey
c. a dump
9.In bed,she wishes you were:
a. a little kinky
c. be a coach
d. start her own business
e. do social work
3. Her Idea of a vacation is:
a. a trip to a big city for dining out
and partying.
b. a week of sun in Jamaica
c. camping in the mountains
4. She worries most about:
a being alone
b. losing her job
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b. more aggressive
c. less aggressive
d. willing to experiment
10.Of the following,she would
most like to meet:
a. Martina Navratilova
15-22
b. Madonna
You know your lover well enough to
guess herresponse to mostany question
or situation. You may wish for a less
c. Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis
d. Katherine Hepburn
e. Rita Mae Brown
predicable mate on occasion,but,ifshe
f. Tracy Chapman
11.She sleeps:
a. on her right side
scores as high as you do, you couldn't
wish for a better communication!
8-14
b. on her left side
c. on her back
d. on her stomach
You may not know her every though
and desire, but you know her well
12.She hates her
a. stomach
enough! Besides, you like to be sur
worst of all:
prised sometimes! If you do want to
b. hips
c. butt
know more, brash up on your commu
d. chest
nication skills, especially listening.
e. legs
f. hands
g. everything
h. nothing
13.Ten years from now,she would
0-7
Either you haven'tbeen in this relation
ship very long,or you don't communi
like to be:
a. successful in her career
b. rich & famous
cate with each other very well. Either
c. happy at home
d. being her own boss
understand and your relationship can
only get better.
e. retired
Comparing
way, start taking time to listen and
14.She cries:
your scores:
a. frequently
b. only when she has PMS
c. only when she is alone
d. rarely or never
15.She thinks her best feature is:
If you both scored in the same range,
then your doing O.K.,at least you're in
the same spot. If there are more than 8
points between your scwes,one of you
a. eyes
b. mouth
is not paying attention!
c. hair
d. chest
e. butt
f. legs
g. mind
h. personality
Juanelle Holcomb
SCORING
Compare your answers(the
ones you gave for yourself
Tarot • Past Lives • Channeled Deadings
Intuitive Counseling
and the ones she gave for
you) and give yourself one
for each one that matches
if you
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ORfry
I've tested the nectctrs of a forbidden love-
As I ICQd bcsklng in the warmth of her arms.
Her captivating touch left me defenseless
And I'm completely lost amidst her delicate charms.
The inhibitions buried deep within me.
The morals and values of right and wrong
AH seem obsolete now-
As the passionate feelings of love, reluctantly, form.
Be stiH my foolidi heart...
For this secret affair is none other,
than two individuals, spontaneously, giving pleasureDo not aUow, emotions of divine love
to complete it further.
Attach no meaning to the romantic words exchanged
As we reach ecstasy heights unknown.
View them as promises made in the darkCome daylight, they will be unremembered and unknown.
1 must disregard the surging need within me
for her tenderness, strength and comfort always.
No matter the desire she has embedded in my soul.
Be still my fooBdi heart. . . Please Her really loving me -will never unfold.
Where are the reserves I'm suppose to have
What happened to my nature of strong will?
Why is it with her 1 lose control. . .
And everything comes to a standstill.
Be still my foolish heart. . .
1 beg humbly of you - Give me the
strength to shy away from this woman, this girl.
Because although 1 yearn to belong only to her.
We come from two ^ferent worlds.
-MEO-
Austin, Texas
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froperty of th«?
oroscope
What's in the Stars for You this month?
defense later in the week.
VIRGO
(August 23rd - Sept 22nd)
The first week ofMarch finds Virgo living
it up on the social scene. Take advantage of
it now because work will have you tied up
for the rest of the month.From the 8th thru
the ISth, you may find yourself loaning out
money to a friend in order to help with a
crisis. Don't preach about how it's spent,
they know better than you where it's
needed. From the 16th thru the 22nd, you
will need to set a goal and work towards it
slowly but efficiently. You may have a
tendency to leave things undone if you go
too fast. During the last week of Marchyou
should be careful when choosing someone
to share a secret with. Someone who seems
to be a friend may turn out to be shallow and
superficial and you will regret having
shared your confidence.
LIBRA
SCORPIO
(Oct 24th -Nov 22nd)
March starts off with a bang for Scorpio!
Romance,travel and excitement may all be
part of the agenda. Try not to get in over
your head in financial matters.From the 8th
thm the 15th, you'll have to work to keep
your spirits up,no matter what you do. You
don't feel good about things right now.
From the loth thru the 22nd, listen to the
advice of your friends. They have an unbi
ased opinion on something very important
to you. You may be involved in a crisis this
week, keep a cool head and don't let your
emotions get involved.From the 23rd thru
month's end,you will be happiest working
on small projects at home. This could in
clude training a new pet, minor repairs or
spring cleaning. Make the most of it, next
week you're ready to party again.
(Sept 23rd - Oct 23rd)
Although you may feel a romantic attach
ment to a new person during the first week
of March, it is best not to act on it right
away, you may do or say something you
regret later. The best way to stay out of
trouble from the 8th thru the 15th is to
concentrate on your work; otherwise, you
may be tempted to spend too much money
or get yourself involved in a sticky social
situation. Take care with your words from
the 16th thru the 22nd,a slip of the mouth
could give someone you don't care for
ammunition against you. From the 23rd
thru the 31st, you may be experiencing
some distress because of gossip that is cur
rently circulating,don't try to stop it. Some
one who cares for you will come to your
SAGIHARIUS
(Nov 23-Dec 21)
Keep your opinion about an old friend to
yourself during the first week of March.
She could go overboard on your sugges
tions and hurt both of you. You could profit
from a mistake you make on thejob from the
8th thru the 15th.There may also be a new
friendship in the making this week, take
care of it and it will last you a lifetime. The
16th thru the 22nd may find you down in
the dumps over a squabble at home.Try not
to be selfish about how you want things
done around the house and things will go
alot easier. Romance may be in the cards for
Sagittarius from the 23rd thru the 31st, but
you'll have to keep a cool head and stay out
March 1989 • Dimensions • Page 31
of trouble or this relationship could have
problems right from the start. You may also
enjoy a festive party in your home. Go all
run into an old friend, keep in contact, she
and family!
out and invite friends, business associates
can help you with a current project!
PISCES
CAPRICORN
(Feb 19th - Mar 20th)
Keep your mind on practical matters and
hold onto your money during the first week
of March. Slay close to home and this will
be a good week for you. The 8th thru the
15th brings renewed interest in an old
(Dec 22nd - Jan 19th)
You may be feeling out-of-sorts during the
first week of March. You are on cloud-
nine one minute and angry the next. Try to
keep outward appearances on an even keel
or you will wind up in trouble. From the 8th
romance. Treat this special person with
thru the ISth,you should try to concentrate
on social activities even if you don't feel
like it. Being alone rightnow will only serve
something different and unique, the re
to make you feel isolated. You might even
you've got too much time on your hands,
put it to good use with home or lawn proj
ects. Money matters imptrove towards the
wards are well worth the effort. From the
16th thru the 22nd, you may feel like
take a days vacation from work to accom
modate a social affair. From the 16th thru
the 22nd a career that you may have been
thinking about entering opens up to you in a
big way. This could involve a temporary
change of residence. Don't let friends or
end of the week although this may involve
some late hours on the job. From the 23rd
thru the 31st, you will have to work hard to
family get in the way of your dreams.From
the 23rd thru month's end, you will finally
take some time for yourself and really liveit-up! This could also involve a short trip
and possibly some enjoyable work around
earn the good luck that is coming your way.
Be generous with your time and material
ptossessions,or you may find the sources of
your luck drying up.
ARIES
the house.
AQUARIUS
(Mar 21st-April 19th)
You may finally join an organization you
have been thinking about for a while during
(Jon 20th - Feb. 18th)
the first week of March. Many invitations
A relationship that started off on poor foot
will be extended to you during this pieriod accept them all and you can't help but have
ing turns into an ever-growing friendship
during the first week of March. You may
have to be away from home alot this week
on job-related matters, but your sacrifices
will be noted and applied towards later
a good time! From the 8th thru the 15th,
some unusual travel plans may be in the
works. Surround yourself with friends and
family and you will feel unusually happy.
career advancement. From the 8th thru the
You may find you have taken on too many
15th, a major repair on your home may be
responsibilities during the third week of
needed, shop carefully for materials or you
April, don't hesitate to let friends and
may need more than just this repair! From
family help you out. Your romantic life is on
an upswing now, but take it in stride and
the 16th thru the 22nd you should try to
stay out of the limelight as much as possible,
at work and in social situations. Home is
where your heart is right now this could
distract you from matters at hand on thejob.
From the 23rd thru month's end, you will
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don't get excited over someone who may
just be a passing fancy. The 23rd thru the
31st finds you struggling to meet a deadline
at work, keep your pace and stay with it.
You may have to fight for your ideas, put
your cards on the table and don't back
down,but don't forget to use you irresistible
CANCER
(June 22nd - July 22nd)
charm!
Luck in financial matters makes the first
TAURUS
(April 20th - May 20th)
The first week of March is a great time to
catch up on your letter writing and plan for
the future. Your home life will be settled but
week in March a happy one for Cancer,but
you may be having some problems at home
that need your attention. Watch what you
say to your loved ones right now and all will
go smoothly. From the 8th thru the 15th,
you may find it necessary to sacrifice some
unexciting. You may find cause to say fare
material comforts to take care of a crisis at
well to an old friend. From the 8th thru the
home. Don't hesitate to do so, things will
turn out much better and you will feel better
about yourself in the long-run. The 16th
15th,youmay be feeling a bit depressed and
tired. A raise could be coming your way,but
you'll have to drag yourself out of bed and
go to work or you may miss out. The 16th
thru the 22nd brings your energy level
back up with a dose of romance. Keep a
close watch on your money though, or you
may regret how much you've spent. From
the 23rd thru the 31st, you'll need to get
down to business and take care ofresponsi
bilities you may have been avoiding. You
could be planning a social event in your
home, invite only old friends and every
thing will go as planned.
thru the 22nd a new romance could wreak
havoc on your entire life. Don't get caught
in the web,keep your mind on your respon
sibilities and work.The 23rd thru the 31st
you should avoid all things new,stick with
your old friends and stay on course at work.
A party with all your friends present could
bejust what the doctor ordered to keep your
spirits up.
LEO
(July 23rd - August 22nd)
You may have to revise your plans in order
GEMINI
(May 21st - June 21st)
to start on a new course in your career
You may find yourself with some extra cash
on hand during thefirst week of March and
it's a great time to redecorate your home,
change your hairstyle or buy new clothes.
From the 8th thru the 15th, a promotion
may seem imminent at work, but you'll
have to work hard and be aggressive. To
wards the middle of the week, it will be in
your best interest to let someone else take
responsibility for a major decision. The
16th thru the 23rd you may feel restless
and need an outlet,an old friend who is back
in the picture now may be just the person to
help you find something to do with your
time. Don't carry alot ofcash with youright
now. The last week of March may find you
taking a test that figures in your future
during the first week of March. Do it! It
could mean a major advance on the job as
well as around the house! From the 8th thru
the 15th, you will have a tendency to
overdo things at work, your enthusiasm
may not be appreciated by your co-workers
and this could undermine your efforts oflast
week. You may have gotten in over your
head at work from the 16th thru the 23rd
and it will take all your time to catch up.
Don't make any new commitments or you
may have to break them in order to keep on
schedule. During the last week of March
you should listen to the advice and opinions
of your friends and family, although this
advice may seem inconsequential now, it
will come in handy in the very near future.
career. Keep calm and all will go well. This
is also a good week to throw a big party!
March 1989 • Dimensions • Poge 33
Irectory
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)
P.O. Box 225831 75222 • 948-1546
organizations
AIDS Resource Center
Gay/Lesbian Association of UTA
P.O. Box 19348-77, UTA St. 76019
794-5140
AUSTIN, TX (area code 512)
clubs
Nexus/Petticoat Junction
401 8c 401-B E. 2nd • 495-9553
organizations
3920 Cedar Springs 75219
Dallas Gay Alliance
P.O. Box 190712 75219 -528-4233
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Arctiives
3930 Cedar Springs • 821-1653
Dallas Gay Youtti Group
300 Turtle Creek Plaza #1 16 • 307-7203
Dallas Outdoors
P.O. Box 35474 75235 • 276-5270
Dallas Tavern Guild
3900 Lemmon Ave. #220 • 526-5292
Affirmation (Mettiodist)
Foundation for Human Understanding
7403 Shoal Creek • 451-2329
528-4233
Austin Lambda
P.O. Box 5455 78763
Gay Community Center
3920 Cedar Springs • 528-4233
Gay/Lesbian Young Adults
Gay/Lesbian Student
Association at UT Austin •458-3971
Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338
528-4233
Lesbian/Gay Rigtifs Lobby
2727 Oak Lawn 75219 - 528-2811
P.O. Box 2505 78768
Lesbian Information Line (LIL)
P O. Box 191443 75219 - 528-2426
l^etropoiitan Community Ctiurcti
1100 Springdale Rd. • 929-3660
Oasis Ministry
5555 N. Lomor Blvd. #1101 • 441-9191
Waterloo Counseling Center
507 Powell 78703 • 322-96'4
Texas Human Rigtifs Foundation
2201 N. Lamer # 203 78705• 479-8473
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417
Grace Feiiowstiip in Christ Jesus
Lesbian/Gay Rights Advocates
528-4233
Lesbian Visionaries
P.O. Box 191443 75219 - 521-9642
Oak Lawn Community Services
3000 Turtle Creek Plaza, Suite 116
75219-5311 - 520-8108
Oak Lawn Symphonic Band
P.O. Box 190973 75219 • 986-1751
DALLAS, TX (area code 214)
Womyn Together
3920 Cedar Springs • 528-4233
accomodations
Plantation Inn • 520-3131
FT. WORTH (area code 817)
businesses
Business Delivery Systems
14902 Preston Rd. 75240 • 733-1108
businesses
Kim & Kay's Painting - 735-9641
clubs
Crossroads Market
3930 Cedar Springs
521-8919 or 1-800-992-6404
Curious Times - Women's Books etc.
4008-D Cedar Springs 75219 • 528-4087
clubs
Damsels
1101 E. Seminary Dr. • 924-5354
Partners
1612 Park Place - 924-2519
organizations
Affirmation (Methodist) • 478-7837
Sue Ellen's
3903 Cedar Springs • 559-0707
Rumors
HOUSTON, TX (area code 713)
5039 Willis Ave.• 828-4471
organizations
businesses
Libra Books 'N' Crystals
Affirmation (Mettiodist)
1420 Westheimer - 524-2455
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clubs
Ranch • 9125 S. Main ' 666-3464
organizations
AIDS Foundation
Dallas. TX 75219-0426.(214) 307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor
NY. NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Crisisline
34CXD Montrose #700 •524-AiDS
1-800-221-7044
AIDS HOTLINE
The Fund for Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Floor
c/o Switchboard • 529-3211
Gay/Lesbian Students
NY. NY 10012
University of Houston
4800 Calhoun • 529-3211
Gay & Lesbian Switchboard
NORMAN,OK (area code 405)
P.O. Box 66591 77266 • 529-3211
organizations
Houston Gay Political Caucus
Women's Resource Center
P.O. Box 5089 73070
P.O. Box 66664 77266 •521-1000
Houston Thurday Nite Mixers
Bowling League
Steve: 699-3732 or Phii: 688-6970
Kingdom Community Church
614 E. 19th.862-7533
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
(area code 405)
organizations
Lambda ALANON
Oasis the Community Center
Lambda Center for Aichohoiics
1214 Joanne • 521-9772
2135 NW 39th 73112 • 525-AiDS
Lesbian/Gay Students
University of Houston - Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
Lesbian Mothers Group • 864-3098
Montrose Pool League/Billiards
2312 NW 39th 73112 • 794-7464
Herland Sister Resources, Inc.
SAN ANTONIO,TX
(area code 512)
PJ 863-8482
PWA Coalition - Houston
3327 Essex Lane, Suite #16 77027
clubs
623-4436
organizations
Women's Lobby Alliance
4 Chelsea • 521-0439
Women's Softball League
6431 Pineshade • 868-6256
LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
organizations
Lubbock Lesbian/Gay Alliance
P.O. Box 64746 79464• 796-2403
Names Project/Lubbock
796-1800 or 744-1957
West Texas Aids Foundation, Inc.
The Circle
8021 Pinebrook • 341-2818
Dignity/San Antonio
202 N. St. Mary's • 349-3632
Integrity/San Antonio
P.O. Box 150006 78212• 684-4920
LISA (Lesbian Information SA)
828-LiSA (5472)
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
P.O. Box 120113 78212-9313
San Antonio Tavern Guild • 822-2823
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND,TX
(area code 512)
P.O. Box 93120.794-1757
accomodations
Lyie's Deck
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
120 E. Atoi St.
Affirmation: United Methodists for
P.O. Box 2326 78597.761-LYLE
Lesbian/Gay Concerns
P.O. Box 1021 • Evanston, IL 60204
aids Action Council
729 Eighth St. S.E. Suite 200
Washington. DC 20003 .(202) 547-3101
AIDS 800. 1-800-221-7044
Ntl Gay Alliance for Young Adults, Inc.
P.O. Box 190426
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HOUSTON: 25, Professional, Attractive,
Honest, Romantic GWF seeks similar
GWF/NEBRASKA COWGIRL, educa
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