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Are You A Slob? 28

What AWori®,What A Woruj
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The News
From Around the Region,the Country & the World

Homophobia

Stops Here

turned their backs on their gay and
lesbian children."

SAN FRANCISCO—A dramatic new

Dee Mosbacher is the daughter ofRobert
Mosbacher, former Secretary of

tape produced in response to the video
wars launched by the Radical Right has
been released by noted lesbian activist

and chief fundraiser for Bush's 1992

Dee Mosbacher and Frances Reid.The

tape comes at a time of increasing hate

crimesand initiatives proposed tocodify
discrimination against lesbians and
gays. The 24 minute video movingly

Commerce in the Bush Administration

reelection campaign. Although she has
been an activist all of her adult life, her
commitment to fighting the Radical
Right became a central theme after

watching the "gay bashing" of the
Republican National Convention.

confronts the lies and distortions of the

Mosbacher states,"I feel a tremendous

"Agenda" videos churned out by the

sense of urgency as we face the

multi million dollar political machine
of the Radical Right. "Straight From
The Heart," a project eight months in
development,profiles parents who have
come to a new understanding of their

dangerous and well-funded Radical
Right. For some of us, this may be a

gay and lesbian children, and now

courageously wish to share theirstories.
Thefilmmakers produced the video with
a broad target audience in mind,hoping
thatthe simple truth would be apowerfiil
opponent to the lies and propaganda
found in anti-gay/lesbian videos.It will

matter of life or death."

"Straight From the Heart" can be

purchased for $39.95 by writing to
Woman Vision at 3145 Geary
Boulevard, Box 421, San Francisco,
CA 94118.

Gay Rights
Commercial Filmed
IN Dallas

be circulated in states that are facing
anti-gay/lesbian videos. It will be

DALLAS, TX - The Dallas-based

circulated in states that are facing antilesbian/gay ballot initiatives, and will

nonprofit organization. Alliance For
Progress (AFP), in conjunction with

be shown to legislators, educators,
church members,and anyone who has

WPIProductions,shot its first television
commercial entitled Sunday Morning

been left confused and misinformed by
the hateful rhetoric ofthe Radical Right
"This video is about saving lives —

the home of Human Rights Campaign
Fund board member. Lory Masters.

lives that may otherwise be lost to the
brutality of homophobia," says

Sunday Morning is similar in design to
Roger Ailes' 1984 Presidential

Mosbacher. "I hope that somehow it
can be seen by all parents who have

commercial entitled Morning in

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in various Dallas locations, including

America. The commercial depicts the
daily lives of lesbians and gay through
a series of vignettes. These images

pointedly show that the lesbian/gay
community shares the same values of
family, religion, patriotism, and
economic success as the heterosexual

community.

"It's important that the lesbian/gay
community

educate

parents,

grandparents, friends, co-workers, and
neighbors to the fact that the majority of
lesbians and gays live normal,everyday
lives,except with asame-gender partner.

proclaiming that it is OK to be gay."
AFP plans to air Sunday Morning before
September in a Midwestern state which
is home to a Radical Rightfanatic known

for his attacks upon the lesbian/gay
community. Soon thereafter, AFP will
air Sunday morning and othereducation
commercials throughout the Heartland.
AFP needs the financial support of the
lesbian/gay community to effectively
implement its advertising campaign.
To inquire about obtaining videotapes
of the commercial,hosting community
fundraisers or to make a financial

The most cost-effective way to inform
them is through 30-second television

donation, contact Jon Etienne Mourot

commercials aired into their homes,"
stated co-founder Christopher Parman.
"It's a simple message to counteract the
Radical Right's propaganda to

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heterosexuals that lesbians and gays are

electronic

sexual deviants out to spread AIDS and

AFProgress@aol.com.

at Alliance for Progress, The Centrum,
TX 75219-4272.For more information,

call 1-800-520-4237 or 214-520-2205

in Dallas. AFP may also be reached by
mail

at

molest children."

"If the lesbian/gay community intends
to achieve equal rights and protection,"
stated co-founder Jon Etienne Mourot,

Amarillo Men

"it must send its message to the people

Hate Crime

who elect our country's leaders. Until a

proper foundation is laid, our lobbying
efforts will not succeed."
"These commercials have been

designed with three goals in mind,"
according to Parman. "First, educate
the heterosexual community that like it,
the lesbian/gay community is mostly
mainstream, so that the negative
stereotypes spread by the Radical Right
will be negated. Second,show that the
harsh reality of discrimination, hatred,
and violence against lesbians and gays
necessitates legal protection. Finally,
to cut the alarming rate of teen suicides
we must provide positive role models

Charged With
AMARILLO,TX - Wayne Blodgett, a
guard at the Clements unit of the Texas
Department of Corrections now faces
chargesofterroristic threat in connection
with an incident in which three men

terrorized a group of campers at
McBride Canyon on May 21,1994.The

campers were members ofthe Amarillo
Lesbian Gay Alliance(ALGA)

Potter County, TX Attorney Sonya
Letson also confirmed thattwo 20-yearold Fritch, TX residents each face six

month pretrial diversions in which they
must meet the terms of a voluntary
probation.

August 1994• Dimensions• Page 9

Although the charges filed against

Terms include financial restitution for

Blodgett are normally a Class B
misdemeanor,
a
hate-crimes

damages,counseling as directed by the
probation department and community

enhancement used in the State ofTexas

service.

increased the charges against him to a
Class A misdemeanor.The prison guard
was charged, booked and arraigned in
mid-July with his bond set at $1,000.
Blodgett's next court appearance is

The community service portion of the

scheduled for October 5, 1994.

The two other men will both report to a
probation officerjust as ifthe probation
were court-ordered instead ofvoluntary.

voluntary probation agreement involves
speaking engagements with local groups
focusing on violence and discrimination
against gays and lesbians. ALGA will
be working with court officials in
scheduling and arranging those public
meetings.

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What's GoE!iir' Oa
A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
TEXAS-The Eleventh AnnualTexas

HOUSTON - Lesbians In Business

Gay Rodeo Association (TGRA)
Rodeo will happen November 11-13 in
Austin, TX at the Travis County
Exposition Center. In addition to the
rodeo on Saturday and Sunday, there
will be a dance both nights. Individual
tickets are $12.50 for each day's rodeo
and $5 for each night's dance. The
package ticket price for all events is
available for $25(a $10 savings)if you

(LIB) will hold a Pool Party & Dance
onSunday,September4thfrom7-l 1pm.

purchase your tickets by November 1 st.
Hotel accommodations are available at

the Doubletree Hotel (1-800-222TREE or512-45A3737)and at the Red
Lion Hotel (1-800-547-8010 or 512323-5466).Ask for the TGRA rate when

making reservations. For information
about vendor spaces, volunteering or
about the rodeo itself, call 214-7206051 or 512-835-5314. To order your

Tickets are $6 in advance and $8 at the

door and are available at Inklings

Bookshop. The regular LIB meeting
will be held on Friday,September 16th
at6pm at 20 Greenway Plaza.For more
info, call (713)529-0077.

AUSTIN - Sapphfire,a social/support
group for lesbians meets every 2nd and
4th Friday ofeach month from 7-9pm at
the Metropolitan Community Church
at 425 Woodward St., across from St.
Edwards University. All events are

smoke and chemical free. For more
info, call (512)450-0659.

HOUSTON - The Bar Association

tickets, send your check, along with

for Human Rights(BAHR)is hosting
a Law Student Mixer on Thursday

your name,address and phone number

September 22nd from 6-8pm at

to: TGRA Rodeo Director, PO Box

116863, Carrollton, TX 75011-6863,
ATTN: Tickets.

FORT

WORTH

Toopee's Coffee House (1830 West
Alabama). Law students and legal
professionals are invited to mix,mingle

and network.Law students willVec "
-

Pleiades

Productions is proud to present the
"diva ofcomedy,"Karen Williams on

their first drink free,courtesy ofB AHo

and student membership fees for 199
have been waived for students joinj

Friday, September 23rd at 8pm at the
Agape MCC Auditorium (4615 S.E.

by September 30th. for more info or"!^
join BAHR, call Barry at(713) 247°

California Parkway).Tickets are $12in

9500.

advance or $15 at the door and are

available at Connections Bookstore,

Collections Antique Gallery and
Agape MCC in Fort Worth or at
Crossroads Marketin Dallas.For more

info, call(817)923-4625.

AMARILLO - All lesbian, gay

bisexual people and their friends are
invited to join the Queer Dinner Club
(QDC).The club meets on the first and
third Thursday of every month at
7:30pm at Italian Delights (10th &

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Georgia)in the side dining room.QDC
is sponsored by the Amarillo Lesbian
& Gay Alliance (ALGA). For more
information on QDC, other ALGA
events or Amarillo area gay-friendly
business and organizations, call the
ALGA information line at(806)373-

for Latina Lesbians in Tuscon Arizona

5725.

September 16-18. If you would like

OF INTEREST TO ALL
Lesbianas Latinas de Tnscon and

National Latino/a Lesbian Gay

Organization (LLEGO) will cosponsor the First National Leadership
and Self Empowerment Conference

more information on the conference,

SAN ANTONIO - A new organization
has formed for Lesbian Mothers,called
LEMOSA (Lesbian Moms of San

Antonio).The group will hold monthly
meetingsfor lesbian parents,co-parents,
grandparents or mom wannabes. At
press time, the meeting date for
September had not been announced,
but you can learn more about the
organization and when and where they
will meet this month by calling
LEMOSA at(210)684-3145 or(210)
690-2481.

call Carmen Chavez (of National
LLEGO) at (202) 544-0092 or Alicia
Lopez (co-chair of San Antonio's
ELLAS)at(210)531-9874.

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if you have information for
What's Goin' On,
please send it to us!
Deadline for submissions
is the 20th of each month

before pubiication.

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Dear
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS

Dear Agnes,
My problem is long and drawn out, but
here's a shorter version. My lover and I
have been together on and off for four
years.
She messed around on me with one of

my friends (now ex-friend). I forgave

her for that and all the other things she

that yourloveris upset that you confided
in someone else about the problems in
your relationship with her. You should
talk to her about this and see if you can
reach some kind of understanding.
Friends like this are always a big"help"
to a couple having problems.
If you stay together, go to a counselor

had done and went back to her. She told

and learn to talk with one another. Your

me once that I was stupid for running
back to her without even thinking about

relationship will much richer and much
more stable for it.

it.

In March,I met a woman I thought was

Dear Agnes,

a good friend. My lover and I were
trying to get back together and I told my
friend about it. While I was taking my

I've never seen this problem addressed

time thinking about the situation with

My lover has gone gambling crazy. If

my lover and I, I told all my thoughts to

we stop a a convenience store to buy a
coke, she will spend five dollars on

this friend.

She,in turn, was telling my lover that I
was confused because I wanted both of

them and to leave me alone. My lover
decided to believe her and not me and
has built up alot of anger towards me.

Last week, for the first time. My lover
and I compared notes and found out

in your column before, but hopefully
you can help.

lottery tickets. If she has twenty dollars
in her pocket, she'll spend all of it on
scratch-offs.

We went to a gambling resort recently
and she lost a thousand dollars at the
table games and slot machines.

We don't have that kind of money to
lose. A little savings, yes; but we can't

what this woman had done. My lover is
so angry that she wants to end
everything.
I am losing the only woman I want
because we couldn't communicate and

around the comer.I've tried and tried to

she is blaming me. What should I do?

tell her that is a how the casinos have

hurting
Austin, TX

built all those fancy hotels.

drop a thousand dollars or afford twenty
dollars a shot on scratch off tickets.

My lover is sure the "big win" is just

I don't know what to do with her

anymore. Maybe she will listen to

Dear Hurting,
Communication is definitely not the
strong pointin this relationship.I suspect

someone else's advice.

Lottomania

Arlington, TX
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Dear Lotto,
Gambling can definitely be addicting.
She may truly believe she can win big,

casino gambling, is that you lose.' A
very lucky few will win big, but mostof

but more than likely all she will do is
end up spending all your hard-earned

us won't fall in that category.
There are many good books on gambling

savings. Twelve-step Gambling
programs (similar to Alcoholics
Anonymous)are available in mostlarge

and money management. Get one of

cities.

Gambling should only be looked at as
recreation. You should never gamble
with money you can't afford to lose.

This means setting aside a specific
amount of money to gamble with and
when it is gone — you're gone.
Base your gambling on your take home
pay, not on your savings. If you only
take home a thousand dollars a month,
you can't afford to gamble much even if
you have $100,000 in the bank. The
long term trend on any type ofgambling.

whether it's the lottery, the horses or

these books, study it and have your
lover read it. If you can't get her to stop
gambling, maybe you can at least
improve her odds a little.
Gambling, win or lose, is emotional.
You must either learn to control those

emotions or you risk losing everything.

Write To "Agnes"
WITH Your Problems At:
P.O. Box 856
Lubbock, TX 79408

Women's Music Festival
nth annual women's retreat

October 7,8, and 9,1994
three days and nights of entertainment and camping on the
beautiful Whitewater Guadalupe River in the Texas hill country
more than 20 musical acts from our region,the nation, and

around the world - rock,folk. Jazz, country, pop,and comedy
always lots of surprises
workshops,campfire song circles, open mikes,
and the pleasure of the company of women
tickets $75-$85 in advance,$105 at the gate

tickets and infoimation at many women's bookstores in Texas
for information call (512)929-0002, or write PO Box 2650, Austin, TX 78768

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Taking Care Of
Your car

properly maintained. The first step in
taking care of your car is to read the

or 3,000 miles,this can vary depending
on what kind of driving you do. If your
car is used mainly for short drives of
less than seven miles,you should change
you oil more often (every 2,000-2,500
miles). If you commute great distances

owner's manual and follow the

or regularly drive your car more than

maintenance schedule provided. The

fifteen miles at a time, you can wait a

following article will give you some
recommendations
on
regular

If you drive long distances every day,

Next to a house, a car is one of the
biggest investments you'll ever make.
Mechanics say that any car can run well
over a hundred-thousand miles if it is

maintenance.

A

checklist

of

maintenance items will help you
remember what needs to be done and
when.

OIL
The single most important thing you
can do to prolong the life of your car is
change the oil and filter on a regular

little longer(every 3,500-4,000 miles).
you might also consider changing to a
synthetic oil. Synthetics are more

expensive, but they only have to be
changed every 7,000-7,500 miles.

Synthetic oil withstands much higher
temperatures and bums cleaner,longer
than petroleum-based oils.

GAS

and what type of oil and filter to use.

Unless you owner's manual specifically
recommends premium gasoline, don't
buy it. Premium gas does not provide

Although the best general guideline is
to change your oil every three months

more power or better fuel economy
unless you have a high-performance,

basis. Your owner's manual will give

you the guidelines for when to change it

August 1994• Dimensions• Page 17

unless you have a high-performance,
turbo-charged car. The only reason to
use premium instead ofregular unleaded
is if you hear a "ping" in the engine. If
this is the case,one fill-up with premium
every month or two will usually
eliminate the problem.

OTHER FLUIDS
Brake fluid,

power steering fluid.

transmission fluid and rear axle fluid

should be checked every six months
and changed at least every two years
(check your owner's manual). You
should check anti-freeze level at least

once a month and have your radiator
flushed and new anti-freeze put in every
two years. Anti-freeze/coolant strength
should also be checked in late spring
and fall to be sure that there is enough

CAR MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
WHEN FILLING UP
□ Check Oil Level
□ Check Coolant Level

MONTHLY (or Before a Long Trip)
□Check tire pressure and examine for wear or damage.
□check to be sure all lights are working,
□check underneath car for fluid leaks

EVERY THREE MONTHS
□Change Oil & Filter.

EVERY SIX MONTHS(Usually'Spring & Fali)
□Check power-steering, brake and transmission fluid levels.
□check temperature protection level of coolant.
□ Check hoses and belts for wear or cracks.

□ Check air filter & replace If dirty
YEARLY

□Lubricate locks with graphite (never use oil).
□Lubricate door hinges, hood, trunk and other hinges with oil.
□Have tires rotated and wheels allghed.
EVERY TWO YEARS
□ Have radiator flushed and replace anti-freeze.
□change brake, transmission, power-steering
and rear-axle fluids

EVERY FOUR YEARS
□Replace Spark Plugs, belts, hoses and PCV Valve.
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anti-freeze to protect your car from
freezing and boiling over. You can get

AC & HEATER
To keep your car's air conditioner
running well, you need to run it in the
winter. Turning on the AC for at least
five minutes, once a month throughout

a inexpensive tester that will let you
check your protection level at an auto
parts store.

the cold monthskeep your AClubricated
and helps insure that you'll be cool next

FILTERS
Once again — check your owner's
manual. You'll need to check your air
filter every six months and change it if

summer. The same theory applies to

it's dirty. Do this more often if you live
in a dusty area.Ifyourcar is fuel injected,
you'll need to change the fuel filter on

your heater valves from sticking.

you heater, turn it on for a few minutes
once a month in the summer to keep

TIRES

a regular basis. Most people wait until
the car has problems to change the fuel
filter, but replacing these filters at
regular intervals can save you a big
repair bill. If you wait until the fuel
filter is clogged to change it, you could

The best thing you can do to lengthen
the life of your tires is to maintain them
at the proper pressure. Check the
pressure every two or three weeks when
the tires are cold. If the car has been

driven more than five miles, add 4

end up having to replace your fuel
injectors as well.

pounds to the recommended pressure.

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Whasta Woru>,
What A Woiiijt
WHAT IS "NORMAL"ANYWAY?
BY NANCY FORD
Get this.

SWISH, an apparently well-moneyed
group of transvestite and transsexual
investors have collaborated with

Taiwanese toymakers to produce
Dragdoll.
Dragdoll is, according to its creators,
"anatomically correct, and comes with

dolls teach is that there are all kinds of

perverts and weirdoes in the world.
That's a lesson that unfortunately our
kids will learn soon enough."

My town has no active chapter ofCPNT;
at least, not one with a listed phone

number. Too bad. It might be

enlightening to learn what toys

short hair, just like normal males. But

Crodent's cohorts consider "normal."

they're dressed in flouncy frocks and
sexy skirts and blouses and they come
equipped with long blonde wigs,padded

Gumby? Innocent, but by no means

normal. Betsy Wetsy? Nothing normal
about a urinating plaything. No need to

bras and things. Some of them even

dredge up the war toy debate — we hear

have makeup and false eyelashes."
By the way, this scoop comes to us

that carol every Christmas.
It is my supreme hope that Crodent will

courtesy of Weekly World News,so you

one day have the opportunity to, with an
open mind, view The Adventures of
Priscilla, Queen ofthe Desert. A very
new film presented by Polygram Filmed
Entertainment,Priscilla is "the story of

know it's true. You remember— WWN
is the source that broke the news of that

bat child found in that cave not long
ago,match-made two people possessing
the world's longest tongues (16
collective inches, unless he's
exaggerating) and the original I-saw-

Elvis-in-a-Burger-King story. So, you
see, this story must be true, Dragdoll
ain't that big a stretch.
Is Dragdoll's timely introduction a
coincidence,a brilliant stroke of movie

merchandising genius, or another
support group waiting to happen?
Apparently,Robert Crodent,head ofan
organization called Concerned Parents
for Normal Toys(CPNT), believes it's
one more plot to undermine our
country's family values. WWN quoted
him as saying,"What these disgusting

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three drag queens who leave Sydney

and travel halfway across Australia to
put on a show at a resort." That's

production notes lingo. In you-and-me
speak, it s La Cage Aux La

a lot like a Hope and Crosby road picture,

with Dorothy Lamour playing all the
characters. The fem imps change
costumes with more inexplicable
frequency than the castaways of
Gilligan's Island. But that 's a drag
queen for you — accessorize,
accessorize, assecorize!

Though I'm sure Mr. Crodent would
disagree, in a sense this film is very

normal. It is a tale of good triumphing

over evil, decision triumphing over
doubt. Bemadette, Mitzi and Felicia —

one transsexual, one gay,one gayer —
come of age, more spiritually than
emotionally,as they realize and conquer
their fears, fondest wishes and

themselves as they traverse Australia's
brutal, yet transforming, outback. In
the course of their two week journey,
they survive the elements of nature as
well as abuses of the most enduring
kind,test the limits oftheir physical and
psychological endurance,and find love
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little more to this story that the ostrich
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something different than themselves,
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Thi5 Coffee Cefb
Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Musio, Movies, Etc.
This Month, Tasha Summer Introduces:

Deadly Rendezvous
by Diane Davidson

Triple Exposure
by Jackie Calhoun
The first book we'll look at this month

is Deadly Rendezvous by Diane
Davidson.

Toni, her lover Megan and Sally (the
detective assigned to help her in Palm
Springs),come up with a plan to find out
what Nick is up to. Megan will pose as

Toni Underwood is a lieutenant in the
Riverside
California
Police

a wealthy woman from Oregon and stay

Department. Her latest case involves a
string ofbrutal murders.Several women

at Nicky's guest ranch. What she finds
is a web of drugs and police corruption,

have been murdered and left on the

but no real link to the murders. When

side of the Interstate in the California

Megan disappears from Nicky's ranch,

desert.

Toni is beside herself with worry.

The trail leads to an exclusive women's

The end of this novel is a real shocker

guest ranch in Palm Springs and it's

and totally unexpected. There are a few
loose ends left hanging, but a sequel is

owner, Nicky Clark. All the murder
victims were guests at the ranch and
frequent visitors to Nicky's bed.

promised.

Ms. Davidson is a compelling writer

August 1994 • Dimensions • Page 26

and successful at avoiding the expected
lot twists.

Deadly Rendezvous is available at your

local bookstore, by mail from Rising
Tide Press, 5 Kivy Street, Dept RTF,
Huntington, Station, NY 11746 or call

Calhoun's talent lies in her ability to
take the everyday trials and tribulations
of life and turn them into a great book.
Triple Exposure is available at your
local bookstore or by mail for $9.95
from Naiad Press,Inc.,PO Box 10543,

1-800-648-5333. For a complete
catalog, please enclose two 290 stamps

Tallahassee, Florida 32302. Please

with your order.

complete catalogs are available upon

enclose 15% postage and handling,
request.

Next we'll look at Triple Exposure by
Jackie Calhoun (author of Sticks and
Stones and Friends and Lovers).
PhotographerNicky Hennessy has more

than her share of problems. She is
already having a hard time making her
mortgage payments when she finds out
that the business she works for is being
shut down. Her lover, Beth is married
and unwilling toleave her husband even

though she and Beth have been seeing
each other for years. On top of this, her
parents have asked her to let her younger
sister stay with her for the summer.

When Nicky meets Meg at a gas station,
her life takes a new turn. Meg has a
horse she is hiding from her lover
Denise. She offers Nicky a hundred

Books, music and more
for the lesbian, gay and

dollars a month to board the horse on

feminist communities.

her property.
Then, Beth's husband finds out about
her lesbian affair with Nicky;and Meg's
lover, Denise finds out about the horse.
Beth leaves her husband, Meg leaves

Inklings

Denise and Nicky is torn between the
two of them. To top it off, Meg's horse
disappears
under
mysterious
circumstances.

Oh, what tangled webs we weave.
Triple Exposure is ahighly entertaining
look at one woman's beleaguered life.
We've all had at least one year like the
one Nicky is trying to get through. A
year where things that seem to be right
turn out wrong and visa versa. Ms.

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YOU
A
SLOB?
Some people are a little messy, some
are total "neatniks" and others are just
plain slobs. Where do you fit in?
Answer the following questions to

b. once a month.

c. when the back floorboard fills up
with trash.

find out.

4. Your refrigerator can be described

1. You let the dishes sit in the sink:

as:

a. not at all. Dishes should be washed

a. spotless
b. unorganized but clean.

as soon as you are done with them.

c. green.

b. sometimes overnight.
c. until you run out of clean ones.

5. Your bathroom is usually:

2. When you take your clothes off,

sink and tub scrubbed.

a. clean, with towels hung up and
you:

b. messy, but it gets a good scrubbing

a. either hang them up or put them in

once a week.

the hamper.
b. hang them over a chair.

c. trashed. There is a ring around the

c. leave them on the floor.

tub, piles of clothes and grooming
supplies all over the cabinets.

3. You clean out your car:

6. Your mail is:

a. once a week

a. neatly divided into stacks: bills.

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junk, person, etc.
b. all stacked up in one pile.
c. all over the house, you have to hunt
the bills before you can pay them.

but you don't even come close.
Messy? Maybe. Slob? No. Rest

7. When company is coming, you:

assured that you are perfectly normal
in this regard. Unless your "neat
freak" mom is coming to visit with
her white gloves on, you're in the

a. scrub the entire house.

clear.

b. straighten up.

c. do nothing. It's none of their
business how you keep house.
8. You make your bed:
a. every morning.
b. on the weekends.
c. never.

40-59 points
No doubt about it — you are a slob.
Bugs,rodents and germs would love
to come visit your house. You might
be surprised how many more of your
friends would come and visit you if
you would spend just 10 minutes a

day and a couple of hours every week
9. You clean out the cat box:
a. daily

cleaning house.

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b. every couple of days.
c. when it stinks up the whole house.

10. The window sills in your house
are:

a. spotless.
b. dusty.

WILL

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n

CAR MAINTENANCE
conintued from page 19

You should also have your tires rotated
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the interior. To get it off, wash the
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WASHING & WAXING

For both regular maintenance and
repairs, you'll need a good, honest
mechanic.The best way to find one is to
ask your friends and family (especially

A regular washing will help your car's
paint look better longer. Use a car wash

product or liquid laundry detergent.
Wash in sections and rinse thoroughly.

those with older cars that run well) for
recommendations.Ifthat isn't possible,

Dry with an old, soft bath towel or a

call around to local used car dealerships
and ask which garages they use. Shop
around for a mechanic you like before
you have an emergency.

chamois. After the car is completely
dry, use a good quality polish to protect
the finish. Avoid waxes with abrasives

or those that seal too well.(One note,

don't use a polish or wax on a new car
for the first 6 to 12 months. The paint
needs time to cure completely before
you use any type of wax.)
Thathaze on the inside ofyour windows
is caused by fumes from the plastics in

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Pi'cipaitv' ot thfi CeiUer

HOROiSCOPE
What's in the stars for you this month?

ARIES
A relationship that has been on shaky ground
takes a turn for the betterduring the first part
of September. After the 8th you may not be

feeling very enthused about your job. But,
favorable influences are at work and you
could be in line for a raise or promotion if

you keep your nose to the grindstone. After
the 18th you could be caught off guard by
someone from your past. Be careful, their
intentions are not good. Your budget could
be restricted around the end of the month.

TAIIRUSJ
Money concerns are finally behind you
during the first part ofSeptember. You have
the time(and money)now to concentrate on

goals you set in the past. After the 17th your
career could take off when you find a new
direction for a stalled project. Don't get
cocky! There are still plenty of pitfalls to

and pleasure with ease. Promoting your
social image on the job will help you get
noticed. A weekend getaway over the 14th
could bejust what you need to recharge your
batteries. Try to be tactful when dealing
with a problem in your relationship after the
24th. Your tendency to be outspoken could
land you in hot water if you aren't careful.

EEO
You'll have to be careful what you say if
you want your private affairs to remain
private during the first part of September.
Work and career matters will be the focus

after the 15th. An idea you come up with
could get off the ground and bring you

favorable attention from higher ups.
However, a problem could arise after the

24th that just won't seem to go away. Stay
positive and don't lose your cool. Things
will work out for the best by month's end.

trip you up. A work vs. home conflict could
arise after the 27th. Try to work out a

VIRGO

compromise to suit all parties.

Take care not to come on too strong with

GEMISa

of September. Use charm and politeness to

someone in authority during the first week

Although your finances might be somewhat
limited, your love life is on a roll during the
first part of September. Business travel will
offer personal pleasure around the 7th, you
may make new friends or meet up with old
ones. After the 18th you attract attention

everywhere you go.Don't let your popularity
go to your head. A relationship could be on
shaky ground towards month's end. You
may have to compromise to make your
partner happy.

CAACER
You'11 need to support, not criticize, a close
friend during the first week of September.
After the 9th you'll be able to mix business

get your point across. A new romance could

be budding after the 12th.Trust yourinstincts
about another's motives,they may not be as
noble as they first appear. Avoid burning
the candle at both ends after the 20th. You

may need to back off a little before a
relationship gets out of control.

EIBRA
Opportunity will be knocking during the
first part of September, but you may not be
ready to open the door. Take a good look at
what you really want before you take on a
project that's not suited to you. The focus
shifts from work to home after the 14th. A

new "home-improvement" project could be
in the works. Avoid impulsive decisions

August 1994• Dimensions• Page 31

and consider your choices carefully before
making a major purchase towards month's
end.

SCORPIO
Your career ambitions move into high gear
during the first part of September. Your
dedication to moving up the ladder could
bring you a raise or promotion by the 17th.
Your"career-first"attitude could be playing
havoc with an important relationship.Try to
take her feelings into account when filling
your social calendar for the last two weeks

ofthe month.You may be able to arrange an
extra day off work for the two of you to get
away together.

SAGmCARKB
Hang on to your pocketbook during the first
part ofSeptember. You could be in for a big
shock when major car or home repairs hit
your budget where it hurts.Financial matters

you play your cards right. After the 14th try
your best to be gentle when dealing with a

sensitive issue that has clouded a friendship.
Around the 24th you may be forced to
choose between work and play. See if you
can reach a compromise. Towards month's

end an excess of money may allow you to go
on that shopping spree you've been wishing
for all month. Enjoy!

PISCES
Don't blow your money trying to impress
someone during the first week ofSeptember.
Not only will it ruin your budget, it won't

help the relationship. After the 16th changes
on the job could be happening too fast to suit
you.Take your time to sort things out or you
could get behind. "Vacationitis" could hit
you hard towards month's end. A weekend
getaway could be just the ticket to get you
back on track.

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smooth out after the 17th, but then you'll
have to deal with problems on the romantic
front. Actually, the problem may not have

anything to do with you.Outside influences
may be harming your relationship. Find out
what is going on and try to resolve the
problem.Take the advice ofa friend toward
month's end.

CAPRICORIir
After an upset on the first, your personal
affairs will experience a definite upturn
during September.Until the 14th yoursocial
obligations will keep you close to home.
After the 14th your career or business will
take up much of your time and may bring
some stress. You'll be able to get away and

call us for

all your
travel needs

relax around the 23rd,but the race is back on
toward's month's end. You'll score a

breakthrough on thejob on the 30th.Get out
and celebrate with friends.

AQUARIUS
Love is in the air during the first part of
September.This could be the "real thing" if

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A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ALBUQUERQUE,NM (area code 505)
organizations
Sister Source Cooperative & Lesban Resource Une
144 Harva'dSE'268-2116

Buaness Delivery Systems•14902 Preston Rd.75240 •733-1108

Crossroads Market•3930 Cedar Sprvigs•521-8919

clubs
Sue Blen's•3903 Cedar Springs•5590707

organizations
AMARILLO,TX (area code 806)
organizations
LesbiaaOayMance-PO Box 9361 79105 - 3594219
MCC ol Amarilo•PC Box 1276•372-4667

AtSrmation •PO Box 225831 75222•948-1546
AIDS Resource Center *^0.Box 19071275219
Asians & Friends • PO Box 9142 75209 *392-3339

Cathedral of Hope MCC * 5910 Cedar Springs Rd. * 351-1901

Community Church & CoSege of Divine Metaphysics
4001 Live Oak #401 *826-7110, ExL 401

ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)

Congregation Beth B Binah * P.O.Box 191188 75219 *497-1591
Couples Metro Dallas•PC Box 803156 75380 * 5D1-6775

clubs

Dallas Gay and Lesbian Aliance

Ropers•2(^ South Cooper • 265-5574

P.O. Box 190712 75219 * 528-4233 • FAX 522-4604

organizations
Gay/Lesbian Associabon of UTA

Dallas(Say.tesbian Historic Archives• P.O. Box 190712 75219 •821-1653
Dallas Gay Youth Group * 300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116 * 307-7203
Dallas Outdoors * P.C. Box 35474 75235• 276-5270

P.O. Box 19348-77. UTA SL 76019 • 794-5140

Dallas Tavern GuOd * 3900 Lemmon Ave.#220 * 526-5292

Trinity MCC• 331 Aaron Ave.,Ste 125 •265-5454

Dignity/DaHas•PC Box 190133 75219 * 226-4101
Foundation for Human Understanding •528-4233
Gay/Lesbian Gardeners•PO Box 190552 75219 * 33«)787

AUSTIN,TX (area code 512)

GLAAD/DaBas* P.O. Box 190712 75219 * 52frGLAD

clubs

Grace FeBowship in Christ Jesus•2727 Oak Lawn •528-2811

Hollywod • 113 San Jadnto •480-9627

Lesbian Information Line(UL)•528-2426

Nexus • 305 W.6th •472-5288

organizations

Lesbian/Gay PoRical CoaHon • P.C. Box 224424 75222 * 828-9882
Lesbian Resource Center•1315 Skies•821-3999
Lesbian Visionaries * PO Box 191443 75219 *521-5342 X 844

Affimabon (Methodist)•7403 Shoal Creek •451-2329

MetroplexRepublicans • P.O.Box 191033 75219 * 941-8114

Ausbn Labno/a LesbiarVGay Organizabon

Oak Lawn Community Services 4300 MacArthur•52D8108

POBox 1350 78787'28O6107

Oak Lawn Symphonic Band •P.O.Boxl90973 75219*986-1751
PFLAG/Dallas * Helpfine 556^
Imperial Soveragn Royal Ckxirt of Dales

Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus• P.O. Box 822 78767•462-9888

Center for Battered Women* (Lesbian Group)
385-5181 or 923-9070 (hotline)

P.C. Box 190464 75245 * 521-8446

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Waterloo Counselfng Center •507 PowH 78703• 322-9654

Texas Human Rights Foundation * P.O. Box 49740 78765•4708473
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Heriand Sister Resources, Inc.

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Metropolitan Community Church Of The Resurrection

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Dtstnct Travel • 793-8374

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LutXxxk Lestxan/Gay Alliance & Wild Wilde West Prod.

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PO Box 120113 78212-9313

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N.Ave.S* 762-1019
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P-Flag (ParentsTnends Lesbians/Gays) * 799-8529
South Plains AIDS Resource Center(SPARC)
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Alliance lor Lie • PO Box 1695 75091 • 892-9049
HIV.'AIDS Services • PO Box 1696 75091 • 46J-7258

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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PO Box 1021 • Evanston, IL 60204

AIDS Action Counal • 729 Eiglitti St S.E. Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003 ■(202) 547-3101
AIDS 800' 1-800-221-7044

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P-Rag (Parents'Friends Lestxan^Gays) • 750-7211

Conterence For Catholic Lesbians

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666 Broadway 41h Floor ■ NY, NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Task Force

1517 U Street NW • Washington D.C. 20009 ■ 202-332-6483
Parents & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P-Flag) • 1-80O-4-FAM1LY
The Fund for Human Dignity
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Homophobia

Stops Here

turned their backs on their gay and
lesbian children."

SAN FRANCISCO—A dramatic new

Dee Mosbacher is the daughter ofRobert
Mosbacher, former Secretary of

tape produced in response to the video
wars launched by the Radical Right has
been released by noted lesbian activist

and chief fundraiser for Bush's 1992

Dee Mosbacher and Frances Reid.The

tape comes at a time of increasing hate

crimesand initiatives proposed tocodify
discrimination against lesbians and
gays. The 24 minute video movingly

Commerce in the Bush Administration

reelection campaign. Although she has
been an activist all of her adult life, her
commitment to fighting the Radical
Right became a central theme after

watching the "gay bashing" of the
Republican National Convention.

confronts the lies and distortions of the

Mosbacher states,"I feel a tremendous

"Agenda" videos churned out by the

sense of urgency as we face the

multi million dollar political machine
of the Radical Right. "Straight From
The Heart," a project eight months in
development,profiles parents who have
come to a new understanding of their

dangerous and well-funded Radical
Right. For some of us, this may be a

gay and lesbian children, and now

courageously wish to share theirstories.
Thefilmmakers produced the video with
a broad target audience in mind,hoping
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opponent to the lies and propaganda
found in anti-gay/lesbian videos.It will

matter of life or death."

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purchased for $39.95 by writing to
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CA 94118.

Gay Rights
Commercial Filmed
IN Dallas

be circulated in states that are facing
anti-gay/lesbian videos. It will be

DALLAS, TX - The Dallas-based

circulated in states that are facing antilesbian/gay ballot initiatives, and will

nonprofit organization. Alliance For
Progress (AFP), in conjunction with

be shown to legislators, educators,
church members,and anyone who has

WPIProductions,shot its first television
commercial entitled Sunday Morning

been left confused and misinformed by
the hateful rhetoric ofthe Radical Right
"This video is about saving lives —

the home of Human Rights Campaign
Fund board member. Lory Masters.

lives that may otherwise be lost to the
brutality of homophobia," says

Sunday Morning is similar in design to
Roger Ailes' 1984 Presidential

Mosbacher. "I hope that somehow it
can be seen by all parents who have

commercial entitled Morning in

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in various Dallas locations, including

America. The commercial depicts the
daily lives of lesbians and gay through
a series of vignettes. These images

pointedly show that the lesbian/gay
community shares the same values of
family, religion, patriotism, and
economic success as the heterosexual

community.

"It's important that the lesbian/gay
community

educate

parents,

grandparents, friends, co-workers, and
neighbors to the fact that the majority of
lesbians and gays live normal,everyday
lives,except with asame-gender partner.

proclaiming that it is OK to be gay."
AFP plans to air Sunday Morning before
September in a Midwestern state which
is home to a Radical Rightfanatic known

for his attacks upon the lesbian/gay
community. Soon thereafter, AFP will
air Sunday morning and othereducation
commercials throughout the Heartland.
AFP needs the financial support of the
lesbian/gay community to effectively
implement its advertising campaign.
To inquire about obtaining videotapes
of the commercial,hosting community
fundraisers or to make a financial

The most cost-effective way to inform
them is through 30-second television

donation, contact Jon Etienne Mourot

commercials aired into their homes,"
stated co-founder Christopher Parman.
"It's a simple message to counteract the
Radical Right's propaganda to

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heterosexuals that lesbians and gays are

electronic

sexual deviants out to spread AIDS and

AFProgress@aol.com.

at Alliance for Progress, The Centrum,
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call 1-800-520-4237 or 214-520-2205

in Dallas. AFP may also be reached by
mail

at

molest children."

"If the lesbian/gay community intends
to achieve equal rights and protection,"
stated co-founder Jon Etienne Mourot,

Amarillo Men

"it must send its message to the people

Hate Crime

who elect our country's leaders. Until a

proper foundation is laid, our lobbying
efforts will not succeed."
"These commercials have been

designed with three goals in mind,"
according to Parman. "First, educate
the heterosexual community that like it,
the lesbian/gay community is mostly
mainstream, so that the negative
stereotypes spread by the Radical Right
will be negated. Second,show that the
harsh reality of discrimination, hatred,
and violence against lesbians and gays
necessitates legal protection. Finally,
to cut the alarming rate of teen suicides
we must provide positive role models

Charged With
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Department of Corrections now faces
chargesofterroristic threat in connection
with an incident in which three men

terrorized a group of campers at
McBride Canyon on May 21,1994.The

campers were members ofthe Amarillo
Lesbian Gay Alliance(ALGA)

Potter County, TX Attorney Sonya
Letson also confirmed thattwo 20-yearold Fritch, TX residents each face six

month pretrial diversions in which they
must meet the terms of a voluntary
probation.

August 1994• Dimensions• Page 9

Although the charges filed against

Terms include financial restitution for

Blodgett are normally a Class B
misdemeanor,
a
hate-crimes

damages,counseling as directed by the
probation department and community

enhancement used in the State ofTexas

service.

increased the charges against him to a
Class A misdemeanor.The prison guard
was charged, booked and arraigned in
mid-July with his bond set at $1,000.
Blodgett's next court appearance is

The community service portion of the

scheduled for October 5, 1994.

The two other men will both report to a
probation officerjust as ifthe probation
were court-ordered instead ofvoluntary.

voluntary probation agreement involves
speaking engagements with local groups
focusing on violence and discrimination
against gays and lesbians. ALGA will
be working with court officials in
scheduling and arranging those public
meetings.

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What's GoE!iir' Oa
A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
TEXAS-The Eleventh AnnualTexas

HOUSTON - Lesbians In Business

Gay Rodeo Association (TGRA)
Rodeo will happen November 11-13 in
Austin, TX at the Travis County
Exposition Center. In addition to the
rodeo on Saturday and Sunday, there
will be a dance both nights. Individual
tickets are $12.50 for each day's rodeo
and $5 for each night's dance. The
package ticket price for all events is
available for $25(a $10 savings)if you

(LIB) will hold a Pool Party & Dance
onSunday,September4thfrom7-l 1pm.

purchase your tickets by November 1 st.
Hotel accommodations are available at

the Doubletree Hotel (1-800-222TREE or512-45A3737)and at the Red
Lion Hotel (1-800-547-8010 or 512323-5466).Ask for the TGRA rate when

making reservations. For information
about vendor spaces, volunteering or
about the rodeo itself, call 214-7206051 or 512-835-5314. To order your

Tickets are $6 in advance and $8 at the

door and are available at Inklings

Bookshop. The regular LIB meeting
will be held on Friday,September 16th
at6pm at 20 Greenway Plaza.For more
info, call (713)529-0077.

AUSTIN - Sapphfire,a social/support
group for lesbians meets every 2nd and
4th Friday ofeach month from 7-9pm at
the Metropolitan Community Church
at 425 Woodward St., across from St.
Edwards University. All events are

smoke and chemical free. For more
info, call (512)450-0659.

HOUSTON - The Bar Association

tickets, send your check, along with

for Human Rights(BAHR)is hosting
a Law Student Mixer on Thursday

your name,address and phone number

September 22nd from 6-8pm at

to: TGRA Rodeo Director, PO Box

116863, Carrollton, TX 75011-6863,
ATTN: Tickets.

FORT

WORTH

Toopee's Coffee House (1830 West
Alabama). Law students and legal
professionals are invited to mix,mingle

and network.Law students willVec "
-

Pleiades

Productions is proud to present the
"diva ofcomedy,"Karen Williams on

their first drink free,courtesy ofB AHo

and student membership fees for 199
have been waived for students joinj

Friday, September 23rd at 8pm at the
Agape MCC Auditorium (4615 S.E.

by September 30th. for more info or"!^
join BAHR, call Barry at(713) 247°

California Parkway).Tickets are $12in

9500.

advance or $15 at the door and are

available at Connections Bookstore,

Collections Antique Gallery and
Agape MCC in Fort Worth or at
Crossroads Marketin Dallas.For more

info, call(817)923-4625.

AMARILLO - All lesbian, gay

bisexual people and their friends are
invited to join the Queer Dinner Club
(QDC).The club meets on the first and
third Thursday of every month at
7:30pm at Italian Delights (10th &

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Georgia)in the side dining room.QDC
is sponsored by the Amarillo Lesbian
& Gay Alliance (ALGA). For more
information on QDC, other ALGA
events or Amarillo area gay-friendly
business and organizations, call the
ALGA information line at(806)373-

for Latina Lesbians in Tuscon Arizona

5725.

September 16-18. If you would like

OF INTEREST TO ALL
Lesbianas Latinas de Tnscon and

National Latino/a Lesbian Gay

Organization (LLEGO) will cosponsor the First National Leadership
and Self Empowerment Conference

more information on the conference,

SAN ANTONIO - A new organization
has formed for Lesbian Mothers,called
LEMOSA (Lesbian Moms of San

Antonio).The group will hold monthly
meetingsfor lesbian parents,co-parents,
grandparents or mom wannabes. At
press time, the meeting date for
September had not been announced,
but you can learn more about the
organization and when and where they
will meet this month by calling
LEMOSA at(210)684-3145 or(210)
690-2481.

call Carmen Chavez (of National
LLEGO) at (202) 544-0092 or Alicia
Lopez (co-chair of San Antonio's
ELLAS)at(210)531-9874.

<S
if you have information for
What's Goin' On,
please send it to us!
Deadline for submissions
is the 20th of each month

before pubiication.

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Hotline:(214)252-6636
September 10th

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817/265-5674
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September 16th

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214/828-4471
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Setpember 17th

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214/821-9891

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Dear
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS

Dear Agnes,
My problem is long and drawn out, but
here's a shorter version. My lover and I
have been together on and off for four
years.
She messed around on me with one of

my friends (now ex-friend). I forgave

her for that and all the other things she

that yourloveris upset that you confided
in someone else about the problems in
your relationship with her. You should
talk to her about this and see if you can
reach some kind of understanding.
Friends like this are always a big"help"
to a couple having problems.
If you stay together, go to a counselor

had done and went back to her. She told

and learn to talk with one another. Your

me once that I was stupid for running
back to her without even thinking about

relationship will much richer and much
more stable for it.

it.

In March,I met a woman I thought was

Dear Agnes,

a good friend. My lover and I were
trying to get back together and I told my
friend about it. While I was taking my

I've never seen this problem addressed

time thinking about the situation with

My lover has gone gambling crazy. If

my lover and I, I told all my thoughts to

we stop a a convenience store to buy a
coke, she will spend five dollars on

this friend.

She,in turn, was telling my lover that I
was confused because I wanted both of

them and to leave me alone. My lover
decided to believe her and not me and
has built up alot of anger towards me.

Last week, for the first time. My lover
and I compared notes and found out

in your column before, but hopefully
you can help.

lottery tickets. If she has twenty dollars
in her pocket, she'll spend all of it on
scratch-offs.

We went to a gambling resort recently
and she lost a thousand dollars at the
table games and slot machines.

We don't have that kind of money to
lose. A little savings, yes; but we can't

what this woman had done. My lover is
so angry that she wants to end
everything.
I am losing the only woman I want
because we couldn't communicate and

around the comer.I've tried and tried to

she is blaming me. What should I do?

tell her that is a how the casinos have

hurting
Austin, TX

built all those fancy hotels.

drop a thousand dollars or afford twenty
dollars a shot on scratch off tickets.

My lover is sure the "big win" is just

I don't know what to do with her

anymore. Maybe she will listen to

Dear Hurting,
Communication is definitely not the
strong pointin this relationship.I suspect

someone else's advice.

Lottomania

Arlington, TX
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Dear Lotto,
Gambling can definitely be addicting.
She may truly believe she can win big,

casino gambling, is that you lose.' A
very lucky few will win big, but mostof

but more than likely all she will do is
end up spending all your hard-earned

us won't fall in that category.
There are many good books on gambling

savings. Twelve-step Gambling
programs (similar to Alcoholics
Anonymous)are available in mostlarge

and money management. Get one of

cities.

Gambling should only be looked at as
recreation. You should never gamble
with money you can't afford to lose.

This means setting aside a specific
amount of money to gamble with and
when it is gone — you're gone.
Base your gambling on your take home
pay, not on your savings. If you only
take home a thousand dollars a month,
you can't afford to gamble much even if
you have $100,000 in the bank. The
long term trend on any type ofgambling.

whether it's the lottery, the horses or

these books, study it and have your
lover read it. If you can't get her to stop
gambling, maybe you can at least
improve her odds a little.
Gambling, win or lose, is emotional.
You must either learn to control those

emotions or you risk losing everything.

Write To "Agnes"
WITH Your Problems At:
P.O. Box 856
Lubbock, TX 79408

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nth annual women's retreat

October 7,8, and 9,1994
three days and nights of entertainment and camping on the
beautiful Whitewater Guadalupe River in the Texas hill country
more than 20 musical acts from our region,the nation, and

around the world - rock,folk. Jazz, country, pop,and comedy
always lots of surprises
workshops,campfire song circles, open mikes,
and the pleasure of the company of women
tickets $75-$85 in advance,$105 at the gate

tickets and infoimation at many women's bookstores in Texas
for information call (512)929-0002, or write PO Box 2650, Austin, TX 78768

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Taking Care Of
Your car

properly maintained. The first step in
taking care of your car is to read the

or 3,000 miles,this can vary depending
on what kind of driving you do. If your
car is used mainly for short drives of
less than seven miles,you should change
you oil more often (every 2,000-2,500
miles). If you commute great distances

owner's manual and follow the

or regularly drive your car more than

maintenance schedule provided. The

fifteen miles at a time, you can wait a

following article will give you some
recommendations
on
regular

If you drive long distances every day,

Next to a house, a car is one of the
biggest investments you'll ever make.
Mechanics say that any car can run well
over a hundred-thousand miles if it is

maintenance.

A

checklist

of

maintenance items will help you
remember what needs to be done and
when.

OIL
The single most important thing you
can do to prolong the life of your car is
change the oil and filter on a regular

little longer(every 3,500-4,000 miles).
you might also consider changing to a
synthetic oil. Synthetics are more

expensive, but they only have to be
changed every 7,000-7,500 miles.

Synthetic oil withstands much higher
temperatures and bums cleaner,longer
than petroleum-based oils.

GAS

and what type of oil and filter to use.

Unless you owner's manual specifically
recommends premium gasoline, don't
buy it. Premium gas does not provide

Although the best general guideline is
to change your oil every three months

more power or better fuel economy
unless you have a high-performance,

basis. Your owner's manual will give

you the guidelines for when to change it

August 1994• Dimensions• Page 17

unless you have a high-performance,
turbo-charged car. The only reason to
use premium instead ofregular unleaded
is if you hear a "ping" in the engine. If
this is the case,one fill-up with premium
every month or two will usually
eliminate the problem.

OTHER FLUIDS
Brake fluid,

power steering fluid.

transmission fluid and rear axle fluid

should be checked every six months
and changed at least every two years
(check your owner's manual). You
should check anti-freeze level at least

once a month and have your radiator
flushed and new anti-freeze put in every
two years. Anti-freeze/coolant strength
should also be checked in late spring
and fall to be sure that there is enough

CAR MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
WHEN FILLING UP
□ Check Oil Level
□ Check Coolant Level

MONTHLY (or Before a Long Trip)
□Check tire pressure and examine for wear or damage.
□check to be sure all lights are working,
□check underneath car for fluid leaks

EVERY THREE MONTHS
□Change Oil & Filter.

EVERY SIX MONTHS(Usually'Spring & Fali)
□Check power-steering, brake and transmission fluid levels.
□check temperature protection level of coolant.
□ Check hoses and belts for wear or cracks.

□ Check air filter & replace If dirty
YEARLY

□Lubricate locks with graphite (never use oil).
□Lubricate door hinges, hood, trunk and other hinges with oil.
□Have tires rotated and wheels allghed.
EVERY TWO YEARS
□ Have radiator flushed and replace anti-freeze.
□change brake, transmission, power-steering
and rear-axle fluids

EVERY FOUR YEARS
□Replace Spark Plugs, belts, hoses and PCV Valve.
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anti-freeze to protect your car from
freezing and boiling over. You can get

AC & HEATER
To keep your car's air conditioner
running well, you need to run it in the
winter. Turning on the AC for at least
five minutes, once a month throughout

a inexpensive tester that will let you
check your protection level at an auto
parts store.

the cold monthskeep your AClubricated
and helps insure that you'll be cool next

FILTERS
Once again — check your owner's
manual. You'll need to check your air
filter every six months and change it if

summer. The same theory applies to

it's dirty. Do this more often if you live
in a dusty area.Ifyourcar is fuel injected,
you'll need to change the fuel filter on

your heater valves from sticking.

you heater, turn it on for a few minutes
once a month in the summer to keep

TIRES

a regular basis. Most people wait until
the car has problems to change the fuel
filter, but replacing these filters at
regular intervals can save you a big
repair bill. If you wait until the fuel
filter is clogged to change it, you could

The best thing you can do to lengthen
the life of your tires is to maintain them
at the proper pressure. Check the
pressure every two or three weeks when
the tires are cold. If the car has been

driven more than five miles, add 4

end up having to replace your fuel
injectors as well.

pounds to the recommended pressure.

continued on page 30

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Whasta Woru>,
What A Woiiijt
WHAT IS "NORMAL"ANYWAY?
BY NANCY FORD
Get this.

SWISH, an apparently well-moneyed
group of transvestite and transsexual
investors have collaborated with

Taiwanese toymakers to produce
Dragdoll.
Dragdoll is, according to its creators,
"anatomically correct, and comes with

dolls teach is that there are all kinds of

perverts and weirdoes in the world.
That's a lesson that unfortunately our
kids will learn soon enough."

My town has no active chapter ofCPNT;
at least, not one with a listed phone

number. Too bad. It might be

enlightening to learn what toys

short hair, just like normal males. But

Crodent's cohorts consider "normal."

they're dressed in flouncy frocks and
sexy skirts and blouses and they come
equipped with long blonde wigs,padded

Gumby? Innocent, but by no means

normal. Betsy Wetsy? Nothing normal
about a urinating plaything. No need to

bras and things. Some of them even

dredge up the war toy debate — we hear

have makeup and false eyelashes."
By the way, this scoop comes to us

that carol every Christmas.
It is my supreme hope that Crodent will

courtesy of Weekly World News,so you

one day have the opportunity to, with an
open mind, view The Adventures of
Priscilla, Queen ofthe Desert. A very
new film presented by Polygram Filmed
Entertainment,Priscilla is "the story of

know it's true. You remember— WWN
is the source that broke the news of that

bat child found in that cave not long
ago,match-made two people possessing
the world's longest tongues (16
collective inches, unless he's
exaggerating) and the original I-saw-

Elvis-in-a-Burger-King story. So, you
see, this story must be true, Dragdoll
ain't that big a stretch.
Is Dragdoll's timely introduction a
coincidence,a brilliant stroke of movie

merchandising genius, or another
support group waiting to happen?
Apparently,Robert Crodent,head ofan
organization called Concerned Parents
for Normal Toys(CPNT), believes it's
one more plot to undermine our
country's family values. WWN quoted
him as saying,"What these disgusting

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three drag queens who leave Sydney

and travel halfway across Australia to
put on a show at a resort." That's

production notes lingo. In you-and-me
speak, it s La Cage Aux La

a lot like a Hope and Crosby road picture,

with Dorothy Lamour playing all the
characters. The fem imps change
costumes with more inexplicable
frequency than the castaways of
Gilligan's Island. But that 's a drag
queen for you — accessorize,
accessorize, assecorize!

Though I'm sure Mr. Crodent would
disagree, in a sense this film is very

normal. It is a tale of good triumphing

over evil, decision triumphing over
doubt. Bemadette, Mitzi and Felicia —

one transsexual, one gay,one gayer —
come of age, more spiritually than
emotionally,as they realize and conquer
their fears, fondest wishes and

themselves as they traverse Australia's
brutal, yet transforming, outback. In
the course of their two week journey,
they survive the elements of nature as
well as abuses of the most enduring
kind,test the limits oftheir physical and
psychological endurance,and find love
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little more to this story that the ostrich
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something different than themselves,
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Thi5 Coffee Cefb
Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Musio, Movies, Etc.
This Month, Tasha Summer Introduces:

Deadly Rendezvous
by Diane Davidson

Triple Exposure
by Jackie Calhoun
The first book we'll look at this month

is Deadly Rendezvous by Diane
Davidson.

Toni, her lover Megan and Sally (the
detective assigned to help her in Palm
Springs),come up with a plan to find out
what Nick is up to. Megan will pose as

Toni Underwood is a lieutenant in the
Riverside
California
Police

a wealthy woman from Oregon and stay

Department. Her latest case involves a
string ofbrutal murders.Several women

at Nicky's guest ranch. What she finds
is a web of drugs and police corruption,

have been murdered and left on the

but no real link to the murders. When

side of the Interstate in the California

Megan disappears from Nicky's ranch,

desert.

Toni is beside herself with worry.

The trail leads to an exclusive women's

The end of this novel is a real shocker

guest ranch in Palm Springs and it's

and totally unexpected. There are a few
loose ends left hanging, but a sequel is

owner, Nicky Clark. All the murder
victims were guests at the ranch and
frequent visitors to Nicky's bed.

promised.

Ms. Davidson is a compelling writer

August 1994 • Dimensions • Page 26

and successful at avoiding the expected
lot twists.

Deadly Rendezvous is available at your

local bookstore, by mail from Rising
Tide Press, 5 Kivy Street, Dept RTF,
Huntington, Station, NY 11746 or call

Calhoun's talent lies in her ability to
take the everyday trials and tribulations
of life and turn them into a great book.
Triple Exposure is available at your
local bookstore or by mail for $9.95
from Naiad Press,Inc.,PO Box 10543,

1-800-648-5333. For a complete
catalog, please enclose two 290 stamps

Tallahassee, Florida 32302. Please

with your order.

complete catalogs are available upon

enclose 15% postage and handling,
request.

Next we'll look at Triple Exposure by
Jackie Calhoun (author of Sticks and
Stones and Friends and Lovers).
PhotographerNicky Hennessy has more

than her share of problems. She is
already having a hard time making her
mortgage payments when she finds out
that the business she works for is being
shut down. Her lover, Beth is married
and unwilling toleave her husband even

though she and Beth have been seeing
each other for years. On top of this, her
parents have asked her to let her younger
sister stay with her for the summer.

When Nicky meets Meg at a gas station,
her life takes a new turn. Meg has a
horse she is hiding from her lover
Denise. She offers Nicky a hundred

Books, music and more
for the lesbian, gay and

dollars a month to board the horse on

feminist communities.

her property.
Then, Beth's husband finds out about
her lesbian affair with Nicky;and Meg's
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junk, person, etc.
b. all stacked up in one pile.
c. all over the house, you have to hunt
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but you don't even come close.
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Pi'cipaitv' ot thfi CeiUer

HOROiSCOPE
What's in the stars for you this month?

ARIES
A relationship that has been on shaky ground
takes a turn for the betterduring the first part
of September. After the 8th you may not be

feeling very enthused about your job. But,
favorable influences are at work and you
could be in line for a raise or promotion if

you keep your nose to the grindstone. After
the 18th you could be caught off guard by
someone from your past. Be careful, their
intentions are not good. Your budget could
be restricted around the end of the month.

TAIIRUSJ
Money concerns are finally behind you
during the first part ofSeptember. You have
the time(and money)now to concentrate on

goals you set in the past. After the 17th your
career could take off when you find a new
direction for a stalled project. Don't get
cocky! There are still plenty of pitfalls to

and pleasure with ease. Promoting your
social image on the job will help you get
noticed. A weekend getaway over the 14th
could bejust what you need to recharge your
batteries. Try to be tactful when dealing
with a problem in your relationship after the
24th. Your tendency to be outspoken could
land you in hot water if you aren't careful.

EEO
You'll have to be careful what you say if
you want your private affairs to remain
private during the first part of September.
Work and career matters will be the focus

after the 15th. An idea you come up with
could get off the ground and bring you

favorable attention from higher ups.
However, a problem could arise after the

24th that just won't seem to go away. Stay
positive and don't lose your cool. Things
will work out for the best by month's end.

trip you up. A work vs. home conflict could
arise after the 27th. Try to work out a

VIRGO

compromise to suit all parties.

Take care not to come on too strong with

GEMISa

of September. Use charm and politeness to

someone in authority during the first week

Although your finances might be somewhat
limited, your love life is on a roll during the
first part of September. Business travel will
offer personal pleasure around the 7th, you
may make new friends or meet up with old
ones. After the 18th you attract attention

everywhere you go.Don't let your popularity
go to your head. A relationship could be on
shaky ground towards month's end. You
may have to compromise to make your
partner happy.

CAACER
You'11 need to support, not criticize, a close
friend during the first week of September.
After the 9th you'll be able to mix business

get your point across. A new romance could

be budding after the 12th.Trust yourinstincts
about another's motives,they may not be as
noble as they first appear. Avoid burning
the candle at both ends after the 20th. You

may need to back off a little before a
relationship gets out of control.

EIBRA
Opportunity will be knocking during the
first part of September, but you may not be
ready to open the door. Take a good look at
what you really want before you take on a
project that's not suited to you. The focus
shifts from work to home after the 14th. A

new "home-improvement" project could be
in the works. Avoid impulsive decisions

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and consider your choices carefully before
making a major purchase towards month's
end.

SCORPIO
Your career ambitions move into high gear
during the first part of September. Your
dedication to moving up the ladder could
bring you a raise or promotion by the 17th.
Your"career-first"attitude could be playing
havoc with an important relationship.Try to
take her feelings into account when filling
your social calendar for the last two weeks

ofthe month.You may be able to arrange an
extra day off work for the two of you to get
away together.

SAGmCARKB
Hang on to your pocketbook during the first
part ofSeptember. You could be in for a big
shock when major car or home repairs hit
your budget where it hurts.Financial matters

you play your cards right. After the 14th try
your best to be gentle when dealing with a

sensitive issue that has clouded a friendship.
Around the 24th you may be forced to
choose between work and play. See if you
can reach a compromise. Towards month's

end an excess of money may allow you to go
on that shopping spree you've been wishing
for all month. Enjoy!

PISCES
Don't blow your money trying to impress
someone during the first week ofSeptember.
Not only will it ruin your budget, it won't

help the relationship. After the 16th changes
on the job could be happening too fast to suit
you.Take your time to sort things out or you
could get behind. "Vacationitis" could hit
you hard towards month's end. A weekend
getaway could be just the ticket to get you
back on track.

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smooth out after the 17th, but then you'll
have to deal with problems on the romantic
front. Actually, the problem may not have

anything to do with you.Outside influences
may be harming your relationship. Find out
what is going on and try to resolve the
problem.Take the advice ofa friend toward
month's end.

CAPRICORIir
After an upset on the first, your personal
affairs will experience a definite upturn
during September.Until the 14th yoursocial
obligations will keep you close to home.
After the 14th your career or business will
take up much of your time and may bring
some stress. You'll be able to get away and

call us for

all your
travel needs

relax around the 23rd,but the race is back on
toward's month's end. You'll score a

breakthrough on thejob on the 30th.Get out
and celebrate with friends.

AQUARIUS
Love is in the air during the first part of
September.This could be the "real thing" if

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m ty^lRECTORY

A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ALBUQUERQUE,NM (area code 505)
organizations
Sister Source Cooperative & Lesban Resource Une
144 Harva'dSE'268-2116

Buaness Delivery Systems•14902 Preston Rd.75240 •733-1108

Crossroads Market•3930 Cedar Sprvigs•521-8919

clubs
Sue Blen's•3903 Cedar Springs•5590707

organizations
AMARILLO,TX (area code 806)
organizations
LesbiaaOayMance-PO Box 9361 79105 - 3594219
MCC ol Amarilo•PC Box 1276•372-4667

AtSrmation •PO Box 225831 75222•948-1546
AIDS Resource Center *^0.Box 19071275219
Asians & Friends • PO Box 9142 75209 *392-3339

Cathedral of Hope MCC * 5910 Cedar Springs Rd. * 351-1901

Community Church & CoSege of Divine Metaphysics
4001 Live Oak #401 *826-7110, ExL 401

ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)

Congregation Beth B Binah * P.O.Box 191188 75219 *497-1591
Couples Metro Dallas•PC Box 803156 75380 * 5D1-6775

clubs

Dallas Gay and Lesbian Aliance

Ropers•2(^ South Cooper • 265-5574

P.O. Box 190712 75219 * 528-4233 • FAX 522-4604

organizations
Gay/Lesbian Associabon of UTA

Dallas(Say.tesbian Historic Archives• P.O. Box 190712 75219 •821-1653
Dallas Gay Youth Group * 300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116 * 307-7203
Dallas Outdoors * P.C. Box 35474 75235• 276-5270

P.O. Box 19348-77. UTA SL 76019 • 794-5140

Dallas Tavern GuOd * 3900 Lemmon Ave.#220 * 526-5292

Trinity MCC• 331 Aaron Ave.,Ste 125 •265-5454

Dignity/DaHas•PC Box 190133 75219 * 226-4101
Foundation for Human Understanding •528-4233
Gay/Lesbian Gardeners•PO Box 190552 75219 * 33«)787

AUSTIN,TX (area code 512)

GLAAD/DaBas* P.O. Box 190712 75219 * 52frGLAD

clubs

Grace FeBowship in Christ Jesus•2727 Oak Lawn •528-2811

Hollywod • 113 San Jadnto •480-9627

Lesbian Information Line(UL)•528-2426

Nexus • 305 W.6th •472-5288

organizations

Lesbian/Gay PoRical CoaHon • P.C. Box 224424 75222 * 828-9882
Lesbian Resource Center•1315 Skies•821-3999
Lesbian Visionaries * PO Box 191443 75219 *521-5342 X 844

Affimabon (Methodist)•7403 Shoal Creek •451-2329

MetroplexRepublicans • P.O.Box 191033 75219 * 941-8114

Ausbn Labno/a LesbiarVGay Organizabon

Oak Lawn Community Services 4300 MacArthur•52D8108

POBox 1350 78787'28O6107

Oak Lawn Symphonic Band •P.O.Boxl90973 75219*986-1751
PFLAG/Dallas * Helpfine 556^
Imperial Soveragn Royal Ckxirt of Dales

Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus• P.O. Box 822 78767•462-9888

Center for Battered Women* (Lesbian Group)
385-5181 or 923-9070 (hotline)

P.C. Box 190464 75245 * 521-8446

Gay/Lesbian Student Assodation at UT Austin

Seventh-DayAdventistKinship *416-1358

458-3971 'Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338

Womyn Together •3920 Cedar Springs *528-4233

Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby •PO Box 2579 78768•474-5475
Lestxan ^A)thers - Karen • 339-8508

Live Wire Productions • PO Box 141202 78714

Metropolitan Community Church •1100 Springd^e Rd.•929-3660
Oasis Ministry •5555 N. Lamar Btvd.#L101 • 441-9191

DENTON,TX(area code 817)
organizations

R-Plag (Parents(Friends Lesbians/Gays)• 331-8445

CXXJRAGE,Lesbian Gay Student Org.

Sapphfire!• Lesbian Social Group •4500659

P.O. Box 5067 76203 * 382^3813

Meeting Address•825 E.531/2 SL.Ste E103

Mailing Address* 201 W.Stassney.Ste. #321 767403156
Waterloo Counselfng Center •507 PowH 78703• 322-9654

Texas Human Rights Foundation * P.O. Box 49740 78765•4708473
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-80O82O6417
The Treehouse (Lesbian Mothers Support Group)

Han«st MCC * 5900 S.Stemmons 76205• 1 ■800497-HMCC

P-Rag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/tSays) • 387-1491

DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX (area code512)
accommodations

607 Nueces St 78701 * 477-5822

Reaeation Plantation * Campground * HCOl box 40-A 78620 * 894-0567

ATHENS,TX (area code 903)
organizations

EL PASO,TX (area code 915)
organizations

P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)* 6708326

BANDERA,TX (area code 210)

Lambda Services • PO Box 31321 79931-0321 • 24 hour line 562-GAYS
f^ 0 Paso • 916 Yandeli • 542-1227

P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)

Spanish & English Language Meetings • 591-4664

accommodations
Desert Hearts Cowgirl Oub * Women's Guest Ranch
HC 3. Box 650 78003• 796-7446

FT. WORTH (area code 817)
organizations
Agape MCC • 4615 SE Loop 820 • 6366002

DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
businesses
Alternative Visions • Dating Service * 747-2033

Affirmation (Methodist) • 478-7837

P-FIag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays) • 498^7/498-1865
RESPECT • 828 Hardwood Rd. • Hurst. TX 76054

Tarrant County L76 Alliance * 3327 Winthrop, Suite 243 76116 • 763-5544

August 1994 • Dimensions • Page 33

HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)

NEW ORLEANS, LA (area code 504)

businesses

club & accommodations

Inklings Bookshop•1846 RicJimond •521-3369

Charlene's • 940 Elysian Fields * 945-9328

clubs
Ranch •9218 Buffalo Spdwy.• 666-3454
Ms. Bs• 92fD8 Buffalo Spdwy.•666-3356
XTC •9212 Buffalo Spdwy.• 666-3356

organizations

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations
Oasis Ihe Community Center

AIDS Foundaton • 3927 Essex Lane • 623-6796

2135 NW 39th 73112 * 525-AIDS

AIDS HOTUNE • do Switchboard •529-3211

Heriand Sister Resources, Inc.

Gay/Lesbian Students UntvefSity of Houston •4800 Calhoun •529-3211
Gay/Lesbian Switchboard'PO Box 66591 77266 * 529-3211

Houston Gay & Lesbian Parents•980-7995
Houston Gay Polftical Caucus• P.O. Box 66664 77266• 521-1000
lntegnt>'• P.O. Box 66008 77266-6008•432-0414

2312 NW 39th 73112* 521-9696

SAN ANGELO, TX (area code 915)
organizations

Umbda ALANON • 1214 Joanne • 521-9772

P-Rag (Parenls/Fnends LestxansfGays) • 944-4323
Concho VaJey Gay/Lesbian Alliance

Lesbtan/Gay Studenls-Univ. Houston Clear Lake •2700 Bay Area 77058

P.O. Box 750 76902 * 653-2956

LTN Houston • Lesbian Teacher Network
PO Box 1835• Bellaire. TX 77402•529-3211

SAN ANTONIO, TX (area code 210)

Kingdom Communfty Church •614 E. 19th •862-7533

Metropolitan Community Church Of The Resurrection

clubs

1919 Decatur* 861-9149

Bonham Exchange * 411 Bonham * 224-9219

Montrose Counseling Center • 900 Lovetl #203 77006 •5290037
Montrose Pool League/Billiards • PJ 863-8482

P-Rag (Parents/Friends I^ans/Gays)•867-9020

PWA Coalrtion - Houston'* 1475 W.Gray #163•522-5428
SORA (Sex or Relationship Addicts Anonymous)
support group for lesbians •523-9398

Womynspace-P.O.Box 980601 7709&C601
Women's Softt^all League •6431 Rneshade * 8685256

Nexus San Antonio • 8021 Pinebrook • 341-2818

organizations

Deaf Raintx)w • 804-1904 TTY

Dignity/San Antonio * 202 N. St. Mary's * 349-3632
Integrity/San Antonio
PO Box 150006 78212 * 684-4920

P-Rag (Parentsfriends Lesbians'Gays) • 822-4135
River City Living Metropolitan Community Church
202 Holland 78212 *622-1121

LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
businesses
Dtstnct Travel • 793-8374

organizations

Lambda Students Center * 1140 W. Woodlawn Ave.

LISA (Lesbian Information SA) • 828-LISA (5472)

SALGA - San Antonio Lesbian/Gay Assembly * 733-7300
SALSA - San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance

PO Box 12715 78212* SALSA Une 733-1225

LutXxxk Lestxan/Gay Alliance & Wild Wilde West Prod.

San Antonio AIDS Foundation

P.O. Box 64746 79464 * 791^99

PO Box 120113 78212-9313

Communrty Outreach (Denter&Out-each AA (Tues.&Thurs.@8pm) *102

San Antonio Tavern Guild • 822-2823

N.Ave.S* 762-1019
MCC Lubbock • 5502 34th SL • 792-5562

P-Flag (ParentsTnends Lesbians/Gays) * 799-8529
South Plains AIDS Resource Center(SPARC)
4204-B 50th St. 79413• 1-800-627-7079 ■ 796-7068

SHERMAN, TX (area code 903)
organizations
Alliance lor Lie • PO Box 1695 75091 • 892-9049
HIV.'AIDS Services • PO Box 1696 75091 • 46J-7258

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Affirmatoc: United Methodists for Lesbiaru'Gay Concerns
PO Box 1021 • Evanston, IL 60204

AIDS Action Counal • 729 Eiglitti St S.E. Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003 ■(202) 547-3101
AIDS 800' 1-800-221-7044

WACO,TX (area code 817)
organizations
P-Rag (Parents'Friends Lestxan^Gays) • 750-7211

Conterence For Catholic Lesbians

PO Box 436, Planetarium Station • New York, NY 10024
GLAAD/USA • 80 Varick St. «3E • NY, NY 10013
Hate Crime Line • l-eoO-347-HATE

Gay & Lesbian Parents Coalition International (GLPCI)
PO Box 50360, Washington, DC 20091 • (202) 583-6029
Lesbian Mothers' National Defense Fund

PO Box 21667 • Seattle, WA 98111 • (206) 325-2643
Lesbian Teachers Network (LTN)
PO Box 638 ■ Solon, lA 52333

National Gay Alliance for Young Adults. Inc.
PO Box 190426 • Dallas, TX 75219 ■ (214) 307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 41h Floor ■ NY, NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Task Force

1517 U Street NW • Washington D.C. 20009 ■ 202-332-6483
Parents & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P-Flag) • 1-80O-4-FAM1LY
The Fund for Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Floor • NY, NY 10012

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Homophobia

Stops Here

turned their backs on their gay and
lesbian children."

SAN FRANCISCO—A dramatic new

Dee Mosbacher is the daughter ofRobert
Mosbacher, former Secretary of

tape produced in response to the video
wars launched by the Radical Right has
been released by noted lesbian activist

and chief fundraiser for Bush's 1992

Dee Mosbacher and Frances Reid.The

tape comes at a time of increasing hate

crimesand initiatives proposed tocodify
discrimination against lesbians and
gays. The 24 minute video movingly

Commerce in the Bush Administration

reelection campaign. Although she has
been an activist all of her adult life, her
commitment to fighting the Radical
Right became a central theme after

watching the "gay bashing" of the
Republican National Convention.

confronts the lies and distortions of the

Mosbacher states,"I feel a tremendous

"Agenda" videos churned out by the

sense of urgency as we face the

multi million dollar political machine
of the Radical Right. "Straight From
The Heart," a project eight months in
development,profiles parents who have
come to a new understanding of their

dangerous and well-funded Radical
Right. For some of us, this may be a

gay and lesbian children, and now

courageously wish to share theirstories.
Thefilmmakers produced the video with
a broad target audience in mind,hoping
thatthe simple truth would be apowerfiil
opponent to the lies and propaganda
found in anti-gay/lesbian videos.It will

matter of life or death."

"Straight From the Heart" can be

purchased for $39.95 by writing to
Woman Vision at 3145 Geary
Boulevard, Box 421, San Francisco,
CA 94118.

Gay Rights
Commercial Filmed
IN Dallas

be circulated in states that are facing
anti-gay/lesbian videos. It will be

DALLAS, TX - The Dallas-based

circulated in states that are facing antilesbian/gay ballot initiatives, and will

nonprofit organization. Alliance For
Progress (AFP), in conjunction with

be shown to legislators, educators,
church members,and anyone who has

WPIProductions,shot its first television
commercial entitled Sunday Morning

been left confused and misinformed by
the hateful rhetoric ofthe Radical Right
"This video is about saving lives —

the home of Human Rights Campaign
Fund board member. Lory Masters.

lives that may otherwise be lost to the
brutality of homophobia," says

Sunday Morning is similar in design to
Roger Ailes' 1984 Presidential

Mosbacher. "I hope that somehow it
can be seen by all parents who have

commercial entitled Morning in

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in various Dallas locations, including

America. The commercial depicts the
daily lives of lesbians and gay through
a series of vignettes. These images

pointedly show that the lesbian/gay
community shares the same values of
family, religion, patriotism, and
economic success as the heterosexual

community.

"It's important that the lesbian/gay
community

educate

parents,

grandparents, friends, co-workers, and
neighbors to the fact that the majority of
lesbians and gays live normal,everyday
lives,except with asame-gender partner.

proclaiming that it is OK to be gay."
AFP plans to air Sunday Morning before
September in a Midwestern state which
is home to a Radical Rightfanatic known

for his attacks upon the lesbian/gay
community. Soon thereafter, AFP will
air Sunday morning and othereducation
commercials throughout the Heartland.
AFP needs the financial support of the
lesbian/gay community to effectively
implement its advertising campaign.
To inquire about obtaining videotapes
of the commercial,hosting community
fundraisers or to make a financial

The most cost-effective way to inform
them is through 30-second television

donation, contact Jon Etienne Mourot

commercials aired into their homes,"
stated co-founder Christopher Parman.
"It's a simple message to counteract the
Radical Right's propaganda to

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heterosexuals that lesbians and gays are

electronic

sexual deviants out to spread AIDS and

AFProgress@aol.com.

at Alliance for Progress, The Centrum,
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call 1-800-520-4237 or 214-520-2205

in Dallas. AFP may also be reached by
mail

at

molest children."

"If the lesbian/gay community intends
to achieve equal rights and protection,"
stated co-founder Jon Etienne Mourot,

Amarillo Men

"it must send its message to the people

Hate Crime

who elect our country's leaders. Until a

proper foundation is laid, our lobbying
efforts will not succeed."
"These commercials have been

designed with three goals in mind,"
according to Parman. "First, educate
the heterosexual community that like it,
the lesbian/gay community is mostly
mainstream, so that the negative
stereotypes spread by the Radical Right
will be negated. Second,show that the
harsh reality of discrimination, hatred,
and violence against lesbians and gays
necessitates legal protection. Finally,
to cut the alarming rate of teen suicides
we must provide positive role models

Charged With
AMARILLO,TX - Wayne Blodgett, a
guard at the Clements unit of the Texas
Department of Corrections now faces
chargesofterroristic threat in connection
with an incident in which three men

terrorized a group of campers at
McBride Canyon on May 21,1994.The

campers were members ofthe Amarillo
Lesbian Gay Alliance(ALGA)

Potter County, TX Attorney Sonya
Letson also confirmed thattwo 20-yearold Fritch, TX residents each face six

month pretrial diversions in which they
must meet the terms of a voluntary
probation.

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Although the charges filed against

Terms include financial restitution for

Blodgett are normally a Class B
misdemeanor,
a
hate-crimes

damages,counseling as directed by the
probation department and community

enhancement used in the State ofTexas

service.

increased the charges against him to a
Class A misdemeanor.The prison guard
was charged, booked and arraigned in
mid-July with his bond set at $1,000.
Blodgett's next court appearance is

The community service portion of the

scheduled for October 5, 1994.

The two other men will both report to a
probation officerjust as ifthe probation
were court-ordered instead ofvoluntary.

voluntary probation agreement involves
speaking engagements with local groups
focusing on violence and discrimination
against gays and lesbians. ALGA will
be working with court officials in
scheduling and arranging those public
meetings.

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What's GoE!iir' Oa
A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
TEXAS-The Eleventh AnnualTexas

HOUSTON - Lesbians In Business

Gay Rodeo Association (TGRA)
Rodeo will happen November 11-13 in
Austin, TX at the Travis County
Exposition Center. In addition to the
rodeo on Saturday and Sunday, there
will be a dance both nights. Individual
tickets are $12.50 for each day's rodeo
and $5 for each night's dance. The
package ticket price for all events is
available for $25(a $10 savings)if you

(LIB) will hold a Pool Party & Dance
onSunday,September4thfrom7-l 1pm.

purchase your tickets by November 1 st.
Hotel accommodations are available at

the Doubletree Hotel (1-800-222TREE or512-45A3737)and at the Red
Lion Hotel (1-800-547-8010 or 512323-5466).Ask for the TGRA rate when

making reservations. For information
about vendor spaces, volunteering or
about the rodeo itself, call 214-7206051 or 512-835-5314. To order your

Tickets are $6 in advance and $8 at the

door and are available at Inklings

Bookshop. The regular LIB meeting
will be held on Friday,September 16th
at6pm at 20 Greenway Plaza.For more
info, call (713)529-0077.

AUSTIN - Sapphfire,a social/support
group for lesbians meets every 2nd and
4th Friday ofeach month from 7-9pm at
the Metropolitan Community Church
at 425 Woodward St., across from St.
Edwards University. All events are

smoke and chemical free. For more
info, call (512)450-0659.

HOUSTON - The Bar Association

tickets, send your check, along with

for Human Rights(BAHR)is hosting
a Law Student Mixer on Thursday

your name,address and phone number

September 22nd from 6-8pm at

to: TGRA Rodeo Director, PO Box

116863, Carrollton, TX 75011-6863,
ATTN: Tickets.

FORT

WORTH

Toopee's Coffee House (1830 West
Alabama). Law students and legal
professionals are invited to mix,mingle

and network.Law students willVec "
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Pleiades

Productions is proud to present the
"diva ofcomedy,"Karen Williams on

their first drink free,courtesy ofB AHo

and student membership fees for 199
have been waived for students joinj

Friday, September 23rd at 8pm at the
Agape MCC Auditorium (4615 S.E.

by September 30th. for more info or"!^
join BAHR, call Barry at(713) 247°

California Parkway).Tickets are $12in

9500.

advance or $15 at the door and are

available at Connections Bookstore,

Collections Antique Gallery and
Agape MCC in Fort Worth or at
Crossroads Marketin Dallas.For more

info, call(817)923-4625.

AMARILLO - All lesbian, gay

bisexual people and their friends are
invited to join the Queer Dinner Club
(QDC).The club meets on the first and
third Thursday of every month at
7:30pm at Italian Delights (10th &

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Georgia)in the side dining room.QDC
is sponsored by the Amarillo Lesbian
& Gay Alliance (ALGA). For more
information on QDC, other ALGA
events or Amarillo area gay-friendly
business and organizations, call the
ALGA information line at(806)373-

for Latina Lesbians in Tuscon Arizona

5725.

September 16-18. If you would like

OF INTEREST TO ALL
Lesbianas Latinas de Tnscon and

National Latino/a Lesbian Gay

Organization (LLEGO) will cosponsor the First National Leadership
and Self Empowerment Conference

more information on the conference,

SAN ANTONIO - A new organization
has formed for Lesbian Mothers,called
LEMOSA (Lesbian Moms of San

Antonio).The group will hold monthly
meetingsfor lesbian parents,co-parents,
grandparents or mom wannabes. At
press time, the meeting date for
September had not been announced,
but you can learn more about the
organization and when and where they
will meet this month by calling
LEMOSA at(210)684-3145 or(210)
690-2481.

call Carmen Chavez (of National
LLEGO) at (202) 544-0092 or Alicia
Lopez (co-chair of San Antonio's
ELLAS)at(210)531-9874.

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if you have information for
What's Goin' On,
please send it to us!
Deadline for submissions
is the 20th of each month

before pubiication.

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Dear
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS

Dear Agnes,
My problem is long and drawn out, but
here's a shorter version. My lover and I
have been together on and off for four
years.
She messed around on me with one of

my friends (now ex-friend). I forgave

her for that and all the other things she

that yourloveris upset that you confided
in someone else about the problems in
your relationship with her. You should
talk to her about this and see if you can
reach some kind of understanding.
Friends like this are always a big"help"
to a couple having problems.
If you stay together, go to a counselor

had done and went back to her. She told

and learn to talk with one another. Your

me once that I was stupid for running
back to her without even thinking about

relationship will much richer and much
more stable for it.

it.

In March,I met a woman I thought was

Dear Agnes,

a good friend. My lover and I were
trying to get back together and I told my
friend about it. While I was taking my

I've never seen this problem addressed

time thinking about the situation with

My lover has gone gambling crazy. If

my lover and I, I told all my thoughts to

we stop a a convenience store to buy a
coke, she will spend five dollars on

this friend.

She,in turn, was telling my lover that I
was confused because I wanted both of

them and to leave me alone. My lover
decided to believe her and not me and
has built up alot of anger towards me.

Last week, for the first time. My lover
and I compared notes and found out

in your column before, but hopefully
you can help.

lottery tickets. If she has twenty dollars
in her pocket, she'll spend all of it on
scratch-offs.

We went to a gambling resort recently
and she lost a thousand dollars at the
table games and slot machines.

We don't have that kind of money to
lose. A little savings, yes; but we can't

what this woman had done. My lover is
so angry that she wants to end
everything.
I am losing the only woman I want
because we couldn't communicate and

around the comer.I've tried and tried to

she is blaming me. What should I do?

tell her that is a how the casinos have

hurting
Austin, TX

built all those fancy hotels.

drop a thousand dollars or afford twenty
dollars a shot on scratch off tickets.

My lover is sure the "big win" is just

I don't know what to do with her

anymore. Maybe she will listen to

Dear Hurting,
Communication is definitely not the
strong pointin this relationship.I suspect

someone else's advice.

Lottomania

Arlington, TX
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Dear Lotto,
Gambling can definitely be addicting.
She may truly believe she can win big,

casino gambling, is that you lose.' A
very lucky few will win big, but mostof

but more than likely all she will do is
end up spending all your hard-earned

us won't fall in that category.
There are many good books on gambling

savings. Twelve-step Gambling
programs (similar to Alcoholics
Anonymous)are available in mostlarge

and money management. Get one of

cities.

Gambling should only be looked at as
recreation. You should never gamble
with money you can't afford to lose.

This means setting aside a specific
amount of money to gamble with and
when it is gone — you're gone.
Base your gambling on your take home
pay, not on your savings. If you only
take home a thousand dollars a month,
you can't afford to gamble much even if
you have $100,000 in the bank. The
long term trend on any type ofgambling.

whether it's the lottery, the horses or

these books, study it and have your
lover read it. If you can't get her to stop
gambling, maybe you can at least
improve her odds a little.
Gambling, win or lose, is emotional.
You must either learn to control those

emotions or you risk losing everything.

Write To "Agnes"
WITH Your Problems At:
P.O. Box 856
Lubbock, TX 79408

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tickets $75-$85 in advance,$105 at the gate

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Taking Care Of
Your car

properly maintained. The first step in
taking care of your car is to read the

or 3,000 miles,this can vary depending
on what kind of driving you do. If your
car is used mainly for short drives of
less than seven miles,you should change
you oil more often (every 2,000-2,500
miles). If you commute great distances

owner's manual and follow the

or regularly drive your car more than

maintenance schedule provided. The

fifteen miles at a time, you can wait a

following article will give you some
recommendations
on
regular

If you drive long distances every day,

Next to a house, a car is one of the
biggest investments you'll ever make.
Mechanics say that any car can run well
over a hundred-thousand miles if it is

maintenance.

A

checklist

of

maintenance items will help you
remember what needs to be done and
when.

OIL
The single most important thing you
can do to prolong the life of your car is
change the oil and filter on a regular

little longer(every 3,500-4,000 miles).
you might also consider changing to a
synthetic oil. Synthetics are more

expensive, but they only have to be
changed every 7,000-7,500 miles.

Synthetic oil withstands much higher
temperatures and bums cleaner,longer
than petroleum-based oils.

GAS

and what type of oil and filter to use.

Unless you owner's manual specifically
recommends premium gasoline, don't
buy it. Premium gas does not provide

Although the best general guideline is
to change your oil every three months

more power or better fuel economy
unless you have a high-performance,

basis. Your owner's manual will give

you the guidelines for when to change it

August 1994• Dimensions• Page 17

unless you have a high-performance,
turbo-charged car. The only reason to
use premium instead ofregular unleaded
is if you hear a "ping" in the engine. If
this is the case,one fill-up with premium
every month or two will usually
eliminate the problem.

OTHER FLUIDS
Brake fluid,

power steering fluid.

transmission fluid and rear axle fluid

should be checked every six months
and changed at least every two years
(check your owner's manual). You
should check anti-freeze level at least

once a month and have your radiator
flushed and new anti-freeze put in every
two years. Anti-freeze/coolant strength
should also be checked in late spring
and fall to be sure that there is enough

CAR MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
WHEN FILLING UP
□ Check Oil Level
□ Check Coolant Level

MONTHLY (or Before a Long Trip)
□Check tire pressure and examine for wear or damage.
□check to be sure all lights are working,
□check underneath car for fluid leaks

EVERY THREE MONTHS
□Change Oil & Filter.

EVERY SIX MONTHS(Usually'Spring & Fali)
□Check power-steering, brake and transmission fluid levels.
□check temperature protection level of coolant.
□ Check hoses and belts for wear or cracks.

□ Check air filter & replace If dirty
YEARLY

□Lubricate locks with graphite (never use oil).
□Lubricate door hinges, hood, trunk and other hinges with oil.
□Have tires rotated and wheels allghed.
EVERY TWO YEARS
□ Have radiator flushed and replace anti-freeze.
□change brake, transmission, power-steering
and rear-axle fluids

EVERY FOUR YEARS
□Replace Spark Plugs, belts, hoses and PCV Valve.
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anti-freeze to protect your car from
freezing and boiling over. You can get

AC & HEATER
To keep your car's air conditioner
running well, you need to run it in the
winter. Turning on the AC for at least
five minutes, once a month throughout

a inexpensive tester that will let you
check your protection level at an auto
parts store.

the cold monthskeep your AClubricated
and helps insure that you'll be cool next

FILTERS
Once again — check your owner's
manual. You'll need to check your air
filter every six months and change it if

summer. The same theory applies to

it's dirty. Do this more often if you live
in a dusty area.Ifyourcar is fuel injected,
you'll need to change the fuel filter on

your heater valves from sticking.

you heater, turn it on for a few minutes
once a month in the summer to keep

TIRES

a regular basis. Most people wait until
the car has problems to change the fuel
filter, but replacing these filters at
regular intervals can save you a big
repair bill. If you wait until the fuel
filter is clogged to change it, you could

The best thing you can do to lengthen
the life of your tires is to maintain them
at the proper pressure. Check the
pressure every two or three weeks when
the tires are cold. If the car has been

driven more than five miles, add 4

end up having to replace your fuel
injectors as well.

pounds to the recommended pressure.

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Whasta Woru>,
What A Woiiijt
WHAT IS "NORMAL"ANYWAY?
BY NANCY FORD
Get this.

SWISH, an apparently well-moneyed
group of transvestite and transsexual
investors have collaborated with

Taiwanese toymakers to produce
Dragdoll.
Dragdoll is, according to its creators,
"anatomically correct, and comes with

dolls teach is that there are all kinds of

perverts and weirdoes in the world.
That's a lesson that unfortunately our
kids will learn soon enough."

My town has no active chapter ofCPNT;
at least, not one with a listed phone

number. Too bad. It might be

enlightening to learn what toys

short hair, just like normal males. But

Crodent's cohorts consider "normal."

they're dressed in flouncy frocks and
sexy skirts and blouses and they come
equipped with long blonde wigs,padded

Gumby? Innocent, but by no means

normal. Betsy Wetsy? Nothing normal
about a urinating plaything. No need to

bras and things. Some of them even

dredge up the war toy debate — we hear

have makeup and false eyelashes."
By the way, this scoop comes to us

that carol every Christmas.
It is my supreme hope that Crodent will

courtesy of Weekly World News,so you

one day have the opportunity to, with an
open mind, view The Adventures of
Priscilla, Queen ofthe Desert. A very
new film presented by Polygram Filmed
Entertainment,Priscilla is "the story of

know it's true. You remember— WWN
is the source that broke the news of that

bat child found in that cave not long
ago,match-made two people possessing
the world's longest tongues (16
collective inches, unless he's
exaggerating) and the original I-saw-

Elvis-in-a-Burger-King story. So, you
see, this story must be true, Dragdoll
ain't that big a stretch.
Is Dragdoll's timely introduction a
coincidence,a brilliant stroke of movie

merchandising genius, or another
support group waiting to happen?
Apparently,Robert Crodent,head ofan
organization called Concerned Parents
for Normal Toys(CPNT), believes it's
one more plot to undermine our
country's family values. WWN quoted
him as saying,"What these disgusting

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three drag queens who leave Sydney

and travel halfway across Australia to
put on a show at a resort." That's

production notes lingo. In you-and-me
speak, it s La Cage Aux La

a lot like a Hope and Crosby road picture,

with Dorothy Lamour playing all the
characters. The fem imps change
costumes with more inexplicable
frequency than the castaways of
Gilligan's Island. But that 's a drag
queen for you — accessorize,
accessorize, assecorize!

Though I'm sure Mr. Crodent would
disagree, in a sense this film is very

normal. It is a tale of good triumphing

over evil, decision triumphing over
doubt. Bemadette, Mitzi and Felicia —

one transsexual, one gay,one gayer —
come of age, more spiritually than
emotionally,as they realize and conquer
their fears, fondest wishes and

themselves as they traverse Australia's
brutal, yet transforming, outback. In
the course of their two week journey,
they survive the elements of nature as
well as abuses of the most enduring
kind,test the limits oftheir physical and
psychological endurance,and find love
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Thi5 Coffee Cefb
Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Musio, Movies, Etc.
This Month, Tasha Summer Introduces:

Deadly Rendezvous
by Diane Davidson

Triple Exposure
by Jackie Calhoun
The first book we'll look at this month

is Deadly Rendezvous by Diane
Davidson.

Toni, her lover Megan and Sally (the
detective assigned to help her in Palm
Springs),come up with a plan to find out
what Nick is up to. Megan will pose as

Toni Underwood is a lieutenant in the
Riverside
California
Police

a wealthy woman from Oregon and stay

Department. Her latest case involves a
string ofbrutal murders.Several women

at Nicky's guest ranch. What she finds
is a web of drugs and police corruption,

have been murdered and left on the

but no real link to the murders. When

side of the Interstate in the California

Megan disappears from Nicky's ranch,

desert.

Toni is beside herself with worry.

The trail leads to an exclusive women's

The end of this novel is a real shocker

guest ranch in Palm Springs and it's

and totally unexpected. There are a few
loose ends left hanging, but a sequel is

owner, Nicky Clark. All the murder
victims were guests at the ranch and
frequent visitors to Nicky's bed.

promised.

Ms. Davidson is a compelling writer

August 1994 • Dimensions • Page 26

and successful at avoiding the expected
lot twists.

Deadly Rendezvous is available at your

local bookstore, by mail from Rising
Tide Press, 5 Kivy Street, Dept RTF,
Huntington, Station, NY 11746 or call

Calhoun's talent lies in her ability to
take the everyday trials and tribulations
of life and turn them into a great book.
Triple Exposure is available at your
local bookstore or by mail for $9.95
from Naiad Press,Inc.,PO Box 10543,

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Next we'll look at Triple Exposure by
Jackie Calhoun (author of Sticks and
Stones and Friends and Lovers).
PhotographerNicky Hennessy has more

than her share of problems. She is
already having a hard time making her
mortgage payments when she finds out
that the business she works for is being
shut down. Her lover, Beth is married
and unwilling toleave her husband even

though she and Beth have been seeing
each other for years. On top of this, her
parents have asked her to let her younger
sister stay with her for the summer.

When Nicky meets Meg at a gas station,
her life takes a new turn. Meg has a
horse she is hiding from her lover
Denise. She offers Nicky a hundred

Books, music and more
for the lesbian, gay and

dollars a month to board the horse on

feminist communities.

her property.
Then, Beth's husband finds out about
her lesbian affair with Nicky;and Meg's
lover, Denise finds out about the horse.
Beth leaves her husband, Meg leaves

Inklings

Denise and Nicky is torn between the
two of them. To top it off, Meg's horse
disappears
under
mysterious
circumstances.

Oh, what tangled webs we weave.
Triple Exposure is ahighly entertaining
look at one woman's beleaguered life.
We've all had at least one year like the
one Nicky is trying to get through. A
year where things that seem to be right
turn out wrong and visa versa. Ms.

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YOU
A
SLOB?
Some people are a little messy, some
are total "neatniks" and others are just
plain slobs. Where do you fit in?
Answer the following questions to

b. once a month.

c. when the back floorboard fills up
with trash.

find out.

4. Your refrigerator can be described

1. You let the dishes sit in the sink:

as:

a. not at all. Dishes should be washed

a. spotless
b. unorganized but clean.

as soon as you are done with them.

c. green.

b. sometimes overnight.
c. until you run out of clean ones.

5. Your bathroom is usually:

2. When you take your clothes off,

sink and tub scrubbed.

a. clean, with towels hung up and
you:

b. messy, but it gets a good scrubbing

a. either hang them up or put them in

once a week.

the hamper.
b. hang them over a chair.

c. trashed. There is a ring around the

c. leave them on the floor.

tub, piles of clothes and grooming
supplies all over the cabinets.

3. You clean out your car:

6. Your mail is:

a. once a week

a. neatly divided into stacks: bills.

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junk, person, etc.
b. all stacked up in one pile.
c. all over the house, you have to hunt
the bills before you can pay them.

but you don't even come close.
Messy? Maybe. Slob? No. Rest

7. When company is coming, you:

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in this regard. Unless your "neat
freak" mom is coming to visit with
her white gloves on, you're in the

a. scrub the entire house.

clear.

b. straighten up.

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8. You make your bed:
a. every morning.
b. on the weekends.
c. never.

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No doubt about it — you are a slob.
Bugs,rodents and germs would love
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friends would come and visit you if
you would spend just 10 minutes a

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9. You clean out the cat box:
a. daily

cleaning house.

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b. every couple of days.
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a. spotless.
b. dusty.

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n

CAR MAINTENANCE
conintued from page 19

You should also have your tires rotated
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the interior. To get it off, wash the
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WASHING & WAXING

For both regular maintenance and
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mechanic.The best way to find one is to
ask your friends and family (especially

A regular washing will help your car's
paint look better longer. Use a car wash

product or liquid laundry detergent.
Wash in sections and rinse thoroughly.

those with older cars that run well) for
recommendations.Ifthat isn't possible,

Dry with an old, soft bath towel or a

call around to local used car dealerships
and ask which garages they use. Shop
around for a mechanic you like before
you have an emergency.

chamois. After the car is completely
dry, use a good quality polish to protect
the finish. Avoid waxes with abrasives

or those that seal too well.(One note,

don't use a polish or wax on a new car
for the first 6 to 12 months. The paint
needs time to cure completely before
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Thathaze on the inside ofyour windows
is caused by fumes from the plastics in

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Pi'cipaitv' ot thfi CeiUer

HOROiSCOPE
What's in the stars for you this month?

ARIES
A relationship that has been on shaky ground
takes a turn for the betterduring the first part
of September. After the 8th you may not be

feeling very enthused about your job. But,
favorable influences are at work and you
could be in line for a raise or promotion if

you keep your nose to the grindstone. After
the 18th you could be caught off guard by
someone from your past. Be careful, their
intentions are not good. Your budget could
be restricted around the end of the month.

TAIIRUSJ
Money concerns are finally behind you
during the first part ofSeptember. You have
the time(and money)now to concentrate on

goals you set in the past. After the 17th your
career could take off when you find a new
direction for a stalled project. Don't get
cocky! There are still plenty of pitfalls to

and pleasure with ease. Promoting your
social image on the job will help you get
noticed. A weekend getaway over the 14th
could bejust what you need to recharge your
batteries. Try to be tactful when dealing
with a problem in your relationship after the
24th. Your tendency to be outspoken could
land you in hot water if you aren't careful.

EEO
You'll have to be careful what you say if
you want your private affairs to remain
private during the first part of September.
Work and career matters will be the focus

after the 15th. An idea you come up with
could get off the ground and bring you

favorable attention from higher ups.
However, a problem could arise after the

24th that just won't seem to go away. Stay
positive and don't lose your cool. Things
will work out for the best by month's end.

trip you up. A work vs. home conflict could
arise after the 27th. Try to work out a

VIRGO

compromise to suit all parties.

Take care not to come on too strong with

GEMISa

of September. Use charm and politeness to

someone in authority during the first week

Although your finances might be somewhat
limited, your love life is on a roll during the
first part of September. Business travel will
offer personal pleasure around the 7th, you
may make new friends or meet up with old
ones. After the 18th you attract attention

everywhere you go.Don't let your popularity
go to your head. A relationship could be on
shaky ground towards month's end. You
may have to compromise to make your
partner happy.

CAACER
You'11 need to support, not criticize, a close
friend during the first week of September.
After the 9th you'll be able to mix business

get your point across. A new romance could

be budding after the 12th.Trust yourinstincts
about another's motives,they may not be as
noble as they first appear. Avoid burning
the candle at both ends after the 20th. You

may need to back off a little before a
relationship gets out of control.

EIBRA
Opportunity will be knocking during the
first part of September, but you may not be
ready to open the door. Take a good look at
what you really want before you take on a
project that's not suited to you. The focus
shifts from work to home after the 14th. A

new "home-improvement" project could be
in the works. Avoid impulsive decisions

August 1994• Dimensions• Page 31

and consider your choices carefully before
making a major purchase towards month's
end.

SCORPIO
Your career ambitions move into high gear
during the first part of September. Your
dedication to moving up the ladder could
bring you a raise or promotion by the 17th.
Your"career-first"attitude could be playing
havoc with an important relationship.Try to
take her feelings into account when filling
your social calendar for the last two weeks

ofthe month.You may be able to arrange an
extra day off work for the two of you to get
away together.

SAGmCARKB
Hang on to your pocketbook during the first
part ofSeptember. You could be in for a big
shock when major car or home repairs hit
your budget where it hurts.Financial matters

you play your cards right. After the 14th try
your best to be gentle when dealing with a

sensitive issue that has clouded a friendship.
Around the 24th you may be forced to
choose between work and play. See if you
can reach a compromise. Towards month's

end an excess of money may allow you to go
on that shopping spree you've been wishing
for all month. Enjoy!

PISCES
Don't blow your money trying to impress
someone during the first week ofSeptember.
Not only will it ruin your budget, it won't

help the relationship. After the 16th changes
on the job could be happening too fast to suit
you.Take your time to sort things out or you
could get behind. "Vacationitis" could hit
you hard towards month's end. A weekend
getaway could be just the ticket to get you
back on track.

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smooth out after the 17th, but then you'll
have to deal with problems on the romantic
front. Actually, the problem may not have

anything to do with you.Outside influences
may be harming your relationship. Find out
what is going on and try to resolve the
problem.Take the advice ofa friend toward
month's end.

CAPRICORIir
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obligations will keep you close to home.
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toward's month's end. You'll score a

breakthrough on thejob on the 30th.Get out
and celebrate with friends.

AQUARIUS
Love is in the air during the first part of
September.This could be the "real thing" if

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A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ALBUQUERQUE,NM (area code 505)
organizations
Sister Source Cooperative & Lesban Resource Une
144 Harva'dSE'268-2116

Buaness Delivery Systems•14902 Preston Rd.75240 •733-1108

Crossroads Market•3930 Cedar Sprvigs•521-8919

clubs
Sue Blen's•3903 Cedar Springs•5590707

organizations
AMARILLO,TX (area code 806)
organizations
LesbiaaOayMance-PO Box 9361 79105 - 3594219
MCC ol Amarilo•PC Box 1276•372-4667

AtSrmation •PO Box 225831 75222•948-1546
AIDS Resource Center *^0.Box 19071275219
Asians & Friends • PO Box 9142 75209 *392-3339

Cathedral of Hope MCC * 5910 Cedar Springs Rd. * 351-1901

Community Church & CoSege of Divine Metaphysics
4001 Live Oak #401 *826-7110, ExL 401

ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)

Congregation Beth B Binah * P.O.Box 191188 75219 *497-1591
Couples Metro Dallas•PC Box 803156 75380 * 5D1-6775

clubs

Dallas Gay and Lesbian Aliance

Ropers•2(^ South Cooper • 265-5574

P.O. Box 190712 75219 * 528-4233 • FAX 522-4604

organizations
Gay/Lesbian Associabon of UTA

Dallas(Say.tesbian Historic Archives• P.O. Box 190712 75219 •821-1653
Dallas Gay Youth Group * 300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116 * 307-7203
Dallas Outdoors * P.C. Box 35474 75235• 276-5270

P.O. Box 19348-77. UTA SL 76019 • 794-5140

Dallas Tavern GuOd * 3900 Lemmon Ave.#220 * 526-5292

Trinity MCC• 331 Aaron Ave.,Ste 125 •265-5454

Dignity/DaHas•PC Box 190133 75219 * 226-4101
Foundation for Human Understanding •528-4233
Gay/Lesbian Gardeners•PO Box 190552 75219 * 33«)787

AUSTIN,TX (area code 512)

GLAAD/DaBas* P.O. Box 190712 75219 * 52frGLAD

clubs

Grace FeBowship in Christ Jesus•2727 Oak Lawn •528-2811

Hollywod • 113 San Jadnto •480-9627

Lesbian Information Line(UL)•528-2426

Nexus • 305 W.6th •472-5288

organizations

Lesbian/Gay PoRical CoaHon • P.C. Box 224424 75222 * 828-9882
Lesbian Resource Center•1315 Skies•821-3999
Lesbian Visionaries * PO Box 191443 75219 *521-5342 X 844

Affimabon (Methodist)•7403 Shoal Creek •451-2329

MetroplexRepublicans • P.O.Box 191033 75219 * 941-8114

Ausbn Labno/a LesbiarVGay Organizabon

Oak Lawn Community Services 4300 MacArthur•52D8108

POBox 1350 78787'28O6107

Oak Lawn Symphonic Band •P.O.Boxl90973 75219*986-1751
PFLAG/Dallas * Helpfine 556^
Imperial Soveragn Royal Ckxirt of Dales

Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus• P.O. Box 822 78767•462-9888

Center for Battered Women* (Lesbian Group)
385-5181 or 923-9070 (hotline)

P.C. Box 190464 75245 * 521-8446

Gay/Lesbian Student Assodation at UT Austin

Seventh-DayAdventistKinship *416-1358

458-3971 'Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338

Womyn Together •3920 Cedar Springs *528-4233

Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby •PO Box 2579 78768•474-5475
Lestxan ^A)thers - Karen • 339-8508

Live Wire Productions • PO Box 141202 78714

Metropolitan Community Church •1100 Springd^e Rd.•929-3660
Oasis Ministry •5555 N. Lamar Btvd.#L101 • 441-9191

DENTON,TX(area code 817)
organizations

R-Plag (Parents(Friends Lesbians/Gays)• 331-8445

CXXJRAGE,Lesbian Gay Student Org.

Sapphfire!• Lesbian Social Group •4500659

P.O. Box 5067 76203 * 382^3813

Meeting Address•825 E.531/2 SL.Ste E103

Mailing Address* 201 W.Stassney.Ste. #321 767403156
Waterloo Counselfng Center •507 PowH 78703• 322-9654

Texas Human Rights Foundation * P.O. Box 49740 78765•4708473
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-80O82O6417
The Treehouse (Lesbian Mothers Support Group)

Han«st MCC * 5900 S.Stemmons 76205• 1 ■800497-HMCC

P-Rag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/tSays) • 387-1491

DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX (area code512)
accommodations

607 Nueces St 78701 * 477-5822

Reaeation Plantation * Campground * HCOl box 40-A 78620 * 894-0567

ATHENS,TX (area code 903)
organizations

EL PASO,TX (area code 915)
organizations

P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)* 6708326

BANDERA,TX (area code 210)

Lambda Services • PO Box 31321 79931-0321 • 24 hour line 562-GAYS
f^ 0 Paso • 916 Yandeli • 542-1227

P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)

Spanish & English Language Meetings • 591-4664

accommodations
Desert Hearts Cowgirl Oub * Women's Guest Ranch
HC 3. Box 650 78003• 796-7446

FT. WORTH (area code 817)
organizations
Agape MCC • 4615 SE Loop 820 • 6366002

DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
businesses
Alternative Visions • Dating Service * 747-2033

Affirmation (Methodist) • 478-7837

P-FIag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays) • 498^7/498-1865
RESPECT • 828 Hardwood Rd. • Hurst. TX 76054

Tarrant County L76 Alliance * 3327 Winthrop, Suite 243 76116 • 763-5544

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HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)

NEW ORLEANS, LA (area code 504)

businesses

club & accommodations

Inklings Bookshop•1846 RicJimond •521-3369

Charlene's • 940 Elysian Fields * 945-9328

clubs
Ranch •9218 Buffalo Spdwy.• 666-3454
Ms. Bs• 92fD8 Buffalo Spdwy.•666-3356
XTC •9212 Buffalo Spdwy.• 666-3356

organizations

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations
Oasis Ihe Community Center

AIDS Foundaton • 3927 Essex Lane • 623-6796

2135 NW 39th 73112 * 525-AIDS

AIDS HOTUNE • do Switchboard •529-3211

Heriand Sister Resources, Inc.

Gay/Lesbian Students UntvefSity of Houston •4800 Calhoun •529-3211
Gay/Lesbian Switchboard'PO Box 66591 77266 * 529-3211

Houston Gay & Lesbian Parents•980-7995
Houston Gay Polftical Caucus• P.O. Box 66664 77266• 521-1000
lntegnt>'• P.O. Box 66008 77266-6008•432-0414

2312 NW 39th 73112* 521-9696

SAN ANGELO, TX (area code 915)
organizations

Umbda ALANON • 1214 Joanne • 521-9772

P-Rag (Parenls/Fnends LestxansfGays) • 944-4323
Concho VaJey Gay/Lesbian Alliance

Lesbtan/Gay Studenls-Univ. Houston Clear Lake •2700 Bay Area 77058

P.O. Box 750 76902 * 653-2956

LTN Houston • Lesbian Teacher Network
PO Box 1835• Bellaire. TX 77402•529-3211

SAN ANTONIO, TX (area code 210)

Kingdom Communfty Church •614 E. 19th •862-7533

Metropolitan Community Church Of The Resurrection

clubs

1919 Decatur* 861-9149

Bonham Exchange * 411 Bonham * 224-9219

Montrose Counseling Center • 900 Lovetl #203 77006 •5290037
Montrose Pool League/Billiards • PJ 863-8482

P-Rag (Parents/Friends I^ans/Gays)•867-9020

PWA Coalrtion - Houston'* 1475 W.Gray #163•522-5428
SORA (Sex or Relationship Addicts Anonymous)
support group for lesbians •523-9398

Womynspace-P.O.Box 980601 7709&C601
Women's Softt^all League •6431 Rneshade * 8685256

Nexus San Antonio • 8021 Pinebrook • 341-2818

organizations

Deaf Raintx)w • 804-1904 TTY

Dignity/San Antonio * 202 N. St. Mary's * 349-3632
Integrity/San Antonio
PO Box 150006 78212 * 684-4920

P-Rag (Parentsfriends Lesbians'Gays) • 822-4135
River City Living Metropolitan Community Church
202 Holland 78212 *622-1121

LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
businesses
Dtstnct Travel • 793-8374

organizations

Lambda Students Center * 1140 W. Woodlawn Ave.

LISA (Lesbian Information SA) • 828-LISA (5472)

SALGA - San Antonio Lesbian/Gay Assembly * 733-7300
SALSA - San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance

PO Box 12715 78212* SALSA Une 733-1225

LutXxxk Lestxan/Gay Alliance & Wild Wilde West Prod.

San Antonio AIDS Foundation

P.O. Box 64746 79464 * 791^99

PO Box 120113 78212-9313

Communrty Outreach (Denter&Out-each AA (Tues.&Thurs.@8pm) *102

San Antonio Tavern Guild • 822-2823

N.Ave.S* 762-1019
MCC Lubbock • 5502 34th SL • 792-5562

P-Flag (ParentsTnends Lesbians/Gays) * 799-8529
South Plains AIDS Resource Center(SPARC)
4204-B 50th St. 79413• 1-800-627-7079 ■ 796-7068

SHERMAN, TX (area code 903)
organizations
Alliance lor Lie • PO Box 1695 75091 • 892-9049
HIV.'AIDS Services • PO Box 1696 75091 • 46J-7258

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Affirmatoc: United Methodists for Lesbiaru'Gay Concerns
PO Box 1021 • Evanston, IL 60204

AIDS Action Counal • 729 Eiglitti St S.E. Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003 ■(202) 547-3101
AIDS 800' 1-800-221-7044

WACO,TX (area code 817)
organizations
P-Rag (Parents'Friends Lestxan^Gays) • 750-7211

Conterence For Catholic Lesbians

PO Box 436, Planetarium Station • New York, NY 10024
GLAAD/USA • 80 Varick St. «3E • NY, NY 10013
Hate Crime Line • l-eoO-347-HATE

Gay & Lesbian Parents Coalition International (GLPCI)
PO Box 50360, Washington, DC 20091 • (202) 583-6029
Lesbian Mothers' National Defense Fund

PO Box 21667 • Seattle, WA 98111 • (206) 325-2643
Lesbian Teachers Network (LTN)
PO Box 638 ■ Solon, lA 52333

National Gay Alliance for Young Adults. Inc.
PO Box 190426 • Dallas, TX 75219 ■ (214) 307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 41h Floor ■ NY, NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Task Force

1517 U Street NW • Washington D.C. 20009 ■ 202-332-6483
Parents & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P-Flag) • 1-80O-4-FAM1LY
The Fund for Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Floor • NY, NY 10012

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