Dimensions : v.4: no.2(1989:Aug.)
- Title
- Dimensions : v.4: no.2(1989:Aug.)
- Description
- Dimensions was a lesbian lifestyle magazine published in Lubbock, TX from July 1986 until the end of 1996. Content includes national news, poetry, book reviews, advice columns, and horoscopes.
- Publisher
- en_US Visions Publishing Co.
- Date Issued
- 1989-08
- Relation
- Dimensions
- Rights
- All rights reserved by Visions Publishing Co. Reproduced in collaboration with J.D. Doyle's Houston LGBT History Archive.
- Is Part Of
- Dimensions
- Creator
- en_US Visions Publishing Co.
- Contributor
- Chambers, Kelly
- Date
- 2018-09-07T20:41:09Z
- Date Available
- 2018-09-07T20:41:09Z
- Provenance
- File digitized by Chambers Library from original issue donated by Herland Sister Resources.
- Subject
- Lesbians
- Dimensions
- Type
- application/pdf
- extracted text
-
CO
CVJ O
Q) D
PROPERTY OF
kNO LIBRARY
able of Contents
Volume 4, Issue 2
August 1989
eotures
16 Lesbians, Feminism & Gay Rights
by Patricia Yollin of The San Francisco Examiner
W9d5
24 the Coffee Club
lesbian & gay literature
eportments
27 Quiz: How SelfReliont Are You?
7 News
11 What's Gain' On
14 Dear Agnes
Do you depend on others or
do you stond on your own
two feet? Answer these
questions and find out!
26 Graffiti
29 Poetry
30 Horoscope
33 Directory
36 Classifieds
22 What A World,
What A World!
humor by comedian
Nancy Ford
Dimensions is published by Visions Publishing Co., P.O. Box 856,Lubbock,TX 79408,Phone(806)
797-9647. Opinions expressed by columnists do not necessarily reflect those of Dimensions or its
staff. Publication of the names of any person or organization is not an indication of sexual orientation.
Subscription Rates: 6 mos. S12.00, 1 yr. S24.00. Payment must accompany all subscription orders.
Copyright ©1989 Visions Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is
strictly prohibited.
Any letter received by Dimensions will be assumed for publication. All letters must include signature,
address and phone number. We reserve the right to edit letters as we feel necessary. The writers name
will be withheld if so requested.
Augusf 1989 • Dimensions • Page
3
nmensions
DO YOU
P.O. Box 856
Lubbock,TX 79408
HAVE
(806) 797-9647
Office Hrs:
1 pm-6pm f^/lon-Sot
Kelly Chambers
Managing Editor
Tosho Sumner
Advertising & Art Director
Contributing Editors:
Shannon Lacy
Kelly Chambers
INFORMATION
FOR THE NEWS
OR WHAT'S
GOIN' ON
COLUMNS?
Linda Monroe
Cameron Taylor
Judy Smith
Nancy Ford
We are interested in
what is happening in
Shannon Lacy
Production Manager
your community.
Suzanna Reiily
Southwest Distribution
Cameron Tayior
Staff Photographer
Call or Write:
DIMENSIONS
P.O. Box 856
For Advertising
Lubbock,TX
Information &
Rotes,
79408
Coll or Write
Tostio Sumner at:
P.O. Box 856
Lubbock,TX 79408
(806) 797-9647
Page 4 • Dimensions • August 1989
Please Include Your Name.
Address. Phone Number &
Signature.
ladled
aec(^,,,
*Dcije^
'7H<hM'
Largest Dance Floor in Dallas!
Monday • $1.50 Cactus Margaritas
Tuesday • $1 Well & $1 Draft Beer
Wednesday • $2 Texas Tea
Thursday • 250 Draft
Sunday • $1 Longnecks • Happy Hour All Day
DJ Everynlgtit but Monday
Pool • Shuffleboard
Free Play Jukebox
Sign up now for the 1st Annual Desert Moon
Golf Tournament conning in October and
C&W Dance Contest in September!
Happy Hour Everyday 'til 8pm
•(214) 222-4471 •
5039 7(/cU<a • T><UtM. "TX 75206
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 5
Subscribe
And Get A
FREE CLASSIFIED III
Get A Free. 20 word Classified when you
subscribe to Dimensions. Your ad will run for 2
months with a 12 month subscription and 1
month when you subscribe for 6 months!
We Protect Your Privacy
Dimensions is mailed in o plain brown envelope with only our box number
as a return address. We mail first class to preserve your privacy and our
mailing lists are never sold.
□Rease start my 6 month subscription right cwoyl Enclosed is my check or
money order for $12.00
□Reese start my 12 month subscription right away! Enclosed Is my check or
money order for S24.00
Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Please Print Your Ciossifieci Ad in The Spaces Below
Please indicate the classification in which you would like your ad to appear:
Complete form and mail to:
DIMENSIONS
P.O. Box 856 • Lubbock, TX 79408 • (806)797-9647
Page 6 • Dimensions • August 1989
ews
From Around the Region,the Country & the World
Committee to Free
Sharon Kowolski
has achieved a great deal," she said.
"Any further areas of question in
Sharon's future can be hammered out
Disbands
by my lawyer in court. This nightmare
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - The National
is almost over,and Sharon and I can be
Committee to Free Sharon Kowalski
free to determine what the future holds
closed its doors on June 30th.
for us."
"Everything is set in place for a secure
The Committee reiterates that the story
future for Sharon," said Tacie
of Sharon Kowalski represents a
Dejanikus, co-chair of the Committee.
powerful lesson about the need for all
couples who choose not to marry,or do
"With Sharon's move, we have
substantially completed the agenda
around which we organized in 1987."
On June 12, Sharon was moved to
Trevilla of Robbinsdale, an extended
care facility near Minneapolis, MN.
The facihty provides rehabilitation and
not have legal access to marriage, to
create durable power of attorney
documents for their own protection.
While awaiting a vacancy at Trevilla,
Sharon spent several weeks at the
Ebenezer
Caroline
Center
in
transition to less structured care for
Minneapolis and participated for the
brain-injured persons. This move is the
first step in the rehabilitation plan
recommended by Kowalski's
therapists at the Miller-Dwan Medical
first time in a medical staffing
Center in Duluth.
Sue Wilson, Karen Thompson's
attorney, said Sharon's father Donald
has asked St. Louis County District
Court Judge Robert V. Campbell to
terminate his guardianship of his
daughter,"because if he can't do it his
way, he doesn't want to do it."
conference about her care. She also
received a pass to attend a barbecue
with Thompson and other friends. It is
expected that her medical team at
Trevilla will be aggressive in
recommending further activities that
allow her to leave the facility.
Sharon may receive cards, flowers,
etc., at Trevilla of Robbinsdale, 3130
Grimes Ave. N., Robbinsdale, MN
55422.
Campbell has specified that he will not
appoint Thompson as guardian. His
For further information,contact Karen
selection of a third party is pending.
Thompson praised the work of the
Clearwater, MN 55320.
Thompson at 3070 Fulton Circle,
National Committee, "the Committee
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 7
NEW YORK - The Lesbian Gay
S tonewall," the exhibit included audio,
video, pictures and documentary
display. The Center has already
successfully displayed the photographs
of Robert Giard and Marilyn
Community Services center in
Humphries.
National Museum of
Lesbian and Gay
History to Open
Manhattan New York has announced
the founding of the first museum in the
United States devoted to lesbian and
gay history. It will be called the
National Museum of Lesbian and Gay
History.
"This is a crucial step in preserving om
heritage," says Executive Director
%
Richard D.Bums,who convened a six-
member committee that is coordinating
the organization of the museum.
The Center is acquiring a substantial
portion of the contents of the
International Gay History Archive, a
major collection amassed over ten
years by John Hammond and Bruce
Eves.Itincludes periodicals,books and
JUDITH SLOAN
memorabilia.
The archive will be stored in rooms in
3rd Annual Key West
the basement of the Center that are now
Women's Week Sure
being cleaned and repainted. It will be
exhibited in the Center's meeting
to be a Success
spaces on a rotating basis, with all of it
KEY WEST - The Key West Business
accessible to students, scholars,
Guild
historians,
PARADISE", a week of events for
women to be held September 11-17.
and
writers,
by
appointment."The Center will serve as
a safe place to store the archive and the
many items we expect to add to it in
future years," says Bums.
The museum's first independent
project, a multi-media exhibition
commemorating the 20th anniversary
ofthe Stonewallrebellion,took place in
June, Lesbian and Gay Pride and
History month. Entitled "Imagining
Page 8 '• Dimensions • August 1989
announces "WOMEN IN
During the entire week there will be
sailing, boating, snorkeling, scuba,
windsurfing, basketball, music,dances
and other activities primarily designed
for women participants.
Special events will include" Guitarist/
Singer Cathy Grier, a Pool/Cocktail
party, a special theatrical presentation,
and the crowning of Ms.Gay Key West
(out of town entries are encouraged)
featuring entertainment from South
Carolina band. Sensible Pumps.
On Friday, September 15, comedian
Judith Sloan will perform "Responding
Most of the 25 Key West Business
Guild member guesthouses will be
catering to women during the week,as
hundreds of women are expected for
the event.
street fair with arts & crafts exhibits,
For registration information, write to:
the- Key West Business Guild,
Women's Week,P.O. Box 1208, Key
West,FL 33041 or call(305)296-2211
food and dancing in the street.
for further information.
to Chaos" in what is sure to be a terrific
concert.
There will also be a block party and
BUY GAY!
THE JOB YOU SAVE MAY
BE YOUR LOVER'S.
Business DeliverLi Siistems
DOCUMENTS
PACKAGES
FREIGHT
IMMEDIATE PICKUP
BONDED & INSURED
RADIO DISPATCHED
MONDAY THRU FRIDAY
8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
AND DELIVERY
14902 Preston Road 733-1 1 08 Dallas, Tx 75240
Pager # 432-2391 At tone dial your number and then number sign (#).
August 1989 • Dinnensions • Page 9
BEER BUST
4 Nights A Week!
Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday & Thursday
MONDAYS
Beer Bust • 7pm-Midnight • Happy Hour Prices
Dart Tournament Night
TUESDAYS
Beer Bust • 7pm-Midnight • Dance Lessons
Pool Tournament Night, Everyone Welcome!
WEDNESDAYS
Happy Hour Drinks All Night Long!
THURSDAYS
Beer Bust • 7pm-Midnight
2 BIG SOFTBALL
BENEFITS IN AUGUST!
Check At Bar For Dates.
WATCH FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
FESTIVITIES TO BE ANNOUNCED!
713-666-3464
9150 8, Main • Houston, TX
Page 10* Dimensions • August 1989
hat's i 'oin
A Monthy Listing of Special Events Ail Around Texas, Okiahoma & New Mexico
AUSTIN - Last month you had Tuna-
month! The Ms.Bloomers contest will
Rama — this month is the Tribute to
be held on August 17th and is open to all
Elvis on Wednesday, August 16th at
Texas women. J. Christopher will
NEXUS & PETTICOAT JUNCTION!
keep you entertained between
segments. The Miss Midcities
Metroplex will b e on August 24th
with special guest Dena Malloy and
will also be open to all Texas residents.
The Tribute will feature Terre, the
bartender from Hell! Be sure and
check out the great entertainment at
Friday Happy Hour in NEXUS.This
month's guests include: Lara Linette
on the 4th at 6pm, Denise Faucett on
This is a preliminary to the official
Miss Gay Texas Pageant so don't
the Ilth at 6pm, Comedy and Music
with Nancy Ford on the 18th at 7pm,
miss it.
and Susan Colton-Christian on the
HOUSTON
25th at 6pm."The Girl's Night Out"
announces its Summer Closing Party
to be held on Friday,August the 18th at
First Anniversary Show will be held
in NEXUS on Thursday, August 3rd at
lOpm ... Don't miss it!
HOUSTON - If Beer Bust is your
faaaaavorite thing to do - check out the
RANCH! They've got Beer Bust 4
night a week on Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday & Thursday. If you'd like
-
KEYSTROKE
2401 San Jacinto at 9pm. Originally,
KEYSTROKE planned to be open
every Friday in August. However,that
has changed and KEYSTROKE will
open only once this month.
KEYSTROKE is produced by Stop
Searching, a private membership
organization for women.For more info,
some entertainment with your beer
call the Keystroke Hotline at (713)
there will be two Big Softball Benefits
in August - dates weren't set at press
785-9258.
time but ask at the bar. Also, get ready
DALLAS - The oldest women's bar in
for Labor Day and kick off the fall
the big D is moving to bigger and better
season with a great big Labor Day
Weekend - details will be available
soon so keep your eyes and ears open!
quarters! JUGS will hold their official
Grand Opening and 15th
Anniversary Party on August 15th!
There will be free well drinks and draft
ARLINGTON - Whether you are an
entertainer or you just like to be
entertained, you'll have to make it out
for the Ms. Bloomers and Mi.ss
Midcities Metroplex pageants at
BLOOMERS & BRITCHES this
beer from 8pm-10pm plus lots of other
surprises all through the night! And,
just in case you were wondering, the
new address is 3810 Congress, next
door to Abacus Printing and Oak Lawn
Records!
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 11
FORT WORTH - Barbara and the
DALLAS - If you are looking for a
gang at PARTNERS would like to
place to do the two-step with your
honey, or a great place to play pool or
thank Richard, Kathy, Rudy, Steve,
Robin & Ricky for their help in
shuffleboard you'll just have to head
making the 4th of July Flag
out to DESERT MOON!In addition to
Celebration a smashing success! Get
having the biggest dance floor in
ready for Thursday Night Beer Bust
with Guest DJ Spanky. The
incomparable Kathy will still be in the
Dallas, they've also got a DJ every
Look for the special Country Night
night but Monday and a "free play"
jukebox! Plus, DESERT MOON has
some great activities planned for the
future! Sign up now for the 1st Annual
and Pool Tournament coming soon.
Be sure you tell Barbara about
Desert Moon Golf Tournament in
October and a C&W Dance Contest in
birthdays and other special days-she'll
fix it up right for you. If you have any
September!
ideas for the bar,PARTNERS now has
a suggestion box.
SAN ANTONIO - It's gonna be a
"Month o' Sundays" at the CIRCLE
in August! There will beTournaments
& Contests with cash prizes every
Sunday! Check their ad for details.
DJ booth on Fridays and Saturdays.
DALLAS - It's the hottest time of the
year and SUE ELLEN'S is ready with
Happy Hour every night and all day
and all night on Monday! Don't forget
to join the fun on C&W Night on
Thursdays! There will be $1
Longnecks & $2 Corona All Night
and a show at 10:30pm.Be sure to brush
up on your Air Hockey skills and get
Also,don't forgetto check outSharon's
cooking at Thursday Steak Night and
report back to me — I want to know if
she's as good as she says she is!
Send Your
Information for
out for the weekly Air Hockey
What's Goin' On to:
Tourney on Tuesdays at 10pm. There
will be cash prizes, optional S2 Beer
P.O. Box 856
Lubbock.TX 79408
Bust and lots of fun!
Convenient Air Connections to
byiE
^Horlingen Airport
TEXAS
AquesTHousi
Women Meet Women
3rd Full Weekend
& 3rd Week
of Each Month
Page 12 • Dimensions • August 1989
Write or call for brochure:
120E. Atol St. P.O. Box 2326
South Padre Island, TX 78597
512-761-LYL^
NOW ... MORE THAN EVER
FOR THE WOMEN OF TEXAS!
FRIDAY
Extended Happy Hour till 9pm
lOi Well and Draft 9-lOpm
plus After Hours
SATURDAY
Happy Hour till 8pm
Beer Bust 12 Noon-8pm
plus After Hours
SUNDAY
Happy Hour till 8pm
50<t Draft 8pm-2am
10pm Show: Kathy Jack Presents
Lisa Bryson & Cozy White
plus Special Guests
MONDAY
Happy Hour All Day/All Night
C&.W Dance Lessons
$1.50 Longnecks 8pm-2am
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Happy Hour till 8pm
Air Hockey Tourney
with Cash Prizes at 10pm
Happy Hour till 8pm
$1 Well & Draft All Night
Optional $2 Beer Bust 8pm-2am
NO COVER
Pool Tournament with
Cash Prizes at 10pm
THURSDAY
Happy Hour til 8pm
C&W Night
$1 Longnecks and
4 $2Show
Corona
All Night
at 10:30pm
Open 3pm-2am Daily
12 Noon-2am Saturday & Sunday
3903 Cedar Springs
(214) 559-0707
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 13
ear/4gnes
Answers to your questions about love,
relationships & personal problems
Dear Agnes,
I am furious! Can you believe thateight
Dear Agnes,
little men in black dresses and one
Bravo to your answer in last months
woman can actually sit injudgment and
objectively make a decision about what
a woman can do with her body?
I have never been politically active. I
Dimensions! I have lived in several
relationships and the majority of
women I have lived with think once you
are a "couple", you can't go out of the
was one of the"babies"bom in the time
house without each other. God forbid
warp - that time period when all the fuss
about civil rights and women's rights
was settled. We thought. I never really
thought we would start going
backwards. What happened to
you should even consider a trip, a visit
your family,or even worse a trip with a
friend.
tolerance? What happened to life,
have lived with the past four years
This has caused many fights at my
house,but thank goodness the woman 1
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
understands that there are times I want
What's next?
to go on a trip without her. She goes
Well 1 am writing for some advice,
without me sometimes and 1 do not
what do we do now?
Dear Direction,
pitch a fit. Fair is fair.
Stick by your guns,Aggie,justbecause
you are a couple doesn't mean you are
joined at the hip.
It is a little late in the night for guilt, but
A Fan in Houston
Activist Seeking Direction
it is not to late to join the war! First,
register to vote! Second, vote. Get
involved in the political process — if
you aren't a member of your local
Political Action Committee join and
pledge.Even ifitis a small am ounteach
month. Get involved in local issues,
seek out the NOW chapter and any
lesbian/gay or women's groups in your
area and join.There are lots ofpositions
Dear Agnes,
1 have worked for the same company
for the past ten years as a manager. My
immediate boss is a jackass, and the
fellow who is one step up the ladder
from him is just as bad. I have always
done these people an excellent job,but
like most companies about three years
to fill and work to be done.Roll up your
sleeves and get with it.
There is no way eight men are objective
about the way a woman thinks or feels!
ago they got "merger-mania" and
things are worse than ever. Half the
people running things now don't have
what it takes to get in out of the rain.
I thought, at one time, when my
And they shouldn't be dictating
immediate boss retired I would be
lifestyles, but they are and they will
continue to do so as long as we let'em.
moved into his job, but the way things
are going now-I don't know. I'm well
Page 14 • Dimensions • August 1989
thought of in my field and it is a very
specialized profession.
You did not indicate why you haven t
looked around for a new job, but
This old goat could retire,butI doubt he
will for at least five years. In fact he
specialized field, I recommend
may work till he's seventy. The egomad fruit cake over him does not like
considering your situation and
"fishing" around. Talk with some
professional contacts and see if there
are any openings in your profession. It
me and I seriously doubt I will ever get
a promotion again.
Neither one of these guys is very well
could mean relocation,butodds are you
thought ofin the company.Do you have
the option to retire. Find a company you
have many more years before you have
any advice?
are happy with and be sure to tell any
Stuck with a jackass
prospective employer that you want
Dear Stuck,
Another option could be a business of
Unfortunately if your bosses are not
well thought of in the company, odds
Good luck!
more responsibility.
your own,but do your home work
are, you are stuck.
You could try talking with with your
immediate boss, but don't make him
mad.Tell him,up front, you want to be
considered for his position when he
Write To Dear Agnes
retires and feel out his reaction. Even if
Witti Your Problems or
he is a jackass — don't tell him. Tread
lightly around his boss,especially if he
has an ego problem. Do not neglect
P.R., it is the only thing lots of people
get promoted on today. Playing politics
at the office may not appeal to you, but
Comments at:
Dimensions
P.O Box 856
Lubbock,TX 79408
it may be the only way to get ahead.
r
MOJOTH OF
SraOATS!
6th - Ping Pong
Tournament
2pm •650 hrst
13tli - Talent
Show 8pm
0100 first
20tli - Doubles
Pool Tournament
2pm • 0100 first
27tli - Arts and
^
Tliiii^clay
TUESDAT
AIGHT
With Sharon
DISCUSSION
TOPICS
August 8th Meeting ofSex
Abuse Partners &
Survivors
August 22nd Performing Dykes
• Stay Ttmed for
Details!
Crafts Show
& Sale • 1pm
API'S, ENTEKTAJNMENT
& CIT.TURAL CENTER
8021 Pinebrook • SM Sntbnio,TX • (512) 341-2818
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 15
Lesbians,
Feminism
and Gay Rights
by Patricia YoUin of the San Francisco Examiner
The following Is on excerpt from the article "Lesbians Coming of Age"
published by theSan Francisco Examiner in it's June 1989Special Report
"Gay in America" Copyright © 1989. it is reprinted here with the
permission of the San Francisco Examiner.
The birth of the modem women's movement and gay
liberation movement in the late 1960's rocked the lives of
thousands of lesbians. Both movements gave them hope,
strength in numbers and a vehicle for their rage; neither gave
them visibility.
The alliance between feminists and lesbians
was
problematic from the start, especially in mainstream groups
like the National Organization for Women.
"It sort of depended on where you were, but by and large
lesbians were an embarrassment," said San Francisco
Page 16 • Dimensions • August 1989
stjjD seocnng
a club on the movefor women andfriends
In the heat ofsummery.
a Keystroke night is a diff^^ttt world. ^
Exclusively in August • One Night Only
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18
Join usfor our
Summer Season Closing Party!
^'HOT" VIDEOS • DJ J.D. ARNOLD
LOCATION: 2401 San Jacinto • Open 9pni-2am
Members $5/Guests $6
STOP SEARCHING HOTLINE:785-9258
August 1989 • Dimensions • Poge 17
lawyer Donna Hitchens,41.
She said lesbians personified all the
things feminists didn't want to be
labeled — and they feared their
credibility would be undermined by the
political bedfellows."
Black lesbian activist Gwenn Craig,37,
who lives on San Francisco's Potero
Hill, said gay men often exhibited the
same sexist attitudes as heterosexual
lesbian connection.
men.
"When I first became a feminist, I was
When she became the first female
petrified of lesbians," said Oakland,
president of the Harvey Milk
CA writer Valerie Miner,a41-year-old
Democratic Club in 1981, she had to
lesbian.
fight harder than her predecessors had
"Then I saw that mainly lesbians were
for recognition.
Asa resultofproblems like these,many
the ones
who founded
battered
women'sshelters and answered phones
at the rape crisis center and the people
who often worked the hardest at the
abortion rights campaign," she said.
"Their lifestyle was consistent for
many of them with their politics."
"I was very intimidated by A Woman's
Place (a San Francisco feminist
bookstore)," said hospital ward clerk
Susan Thompson,34,of Oakland."All
I knew was bar life."
If lesbians' dealings with heterosexual
feminists encompassed one reality,
their ties to gay men took on a separate
set of complexities.
Gay activist Torie Osbom recalls a
lesbians abandoned or avoided the gay
movement. Today they're going back.
Twenty years of the women's
movement
have
created
self-
confidence. The threat from the new
right also played a unifying role. It is
AIDS, however, that has been the
biggest bridge of all.
"It has changed the gay male
community markedly," Osbom said.
"It has so radically altered the value
system of gay men as to put them more
in line with women on things like
family issues, respecting long-term
relationships. And I'm not talking
about neotraditional conservatism
panel she participated in during the
here."
mid-70's in Chicago with a gay man
who went on to explain the appeal of
being gay: They had more disposable
income,didn't have to support families
and could go to bars. It was a life free
from constraints, she said.
The overwhelming response of
lesbians as caretakers in the AIDS
epidemic also has helped erase the fears
and suspicions of the past.
"AIDS has put us in dialogue," Mary
Dunlap,40,said.
Lesbians were less affluent than gay
men—and more concerned with things
like social responsibility and building a
CHANGING
community.
NOTIONS
Mostsignificandy,lesbians had to fight
both the pitfalls of being gay in a
heterosexual world awdof being female
OF POWER
in a sexist one.
a tumaboutin lesbians' views on power
The shift in power between gay men
and lesbians has been accompanied by
"We were from different planets,"
itself.
Osbom said. "We were the oddest
"I'm somebody who's living this
Page 18 • Dimensions • August 1989
alleged contradiction between being
feminist and having power," Osbom
said.
The preoccupation with process and
abhorrence of hierarchy often bogged
down lesbian politics in the 70's.There
is less patience now.
Osborn mentioned a grass-roots
organizing meeting a few months ago
women's communities are thriving all
over the counuy, fueled by the efforts
of lesbian separatists.
"They are linked by ex-lovers,mothers,
daughters, sisters and by people
who've worked together or gone to
school together,"she said."This is how
women organize. Women are
anarchists."
in Durham,NC,to discuss the idea of a
In the 70's, as lesbians became more
national lesbian conference. The
participants didn't have an agenda and
spenta day and a halfarguing over what
politicized, even their sex lives were
affected.The role playing ofearlier was
frowned upon; "hutches" and
it should be.
"femmes" fell out of favor. But
"I'm glad I was not in Durham because
politically correct lovemaking had its
I can't tolerate that," she said."Fifteen
limitations.
years ago,I thought it was great. Today
"There was a kind of purist notion that
the only true lesbian sex was lying on
your side,face to face,with no roles,no
power,"Osbom said."Yon had to listen
to Cris Williamson(albums)and smell
incense. It was fairly boring, fairly
vanilla and fairly repressive."
Things started loosening up in the late
I don't"
Alice Molloy,53, tried to explain how
things are run at Mama Bears, her
women's bookstore in Oakland, CA.
"It's kind of like being in the army and
kind of like being in the Zen Center,"
said Molloy.
Much has been written about post
feminism
and
the demise of the
women's movement. Lesbians tend to
70's. In 1984, On Our Backs, the
country's first lesbian sex magazine,
was published in San Francisco. Five
dismiss these notions as a media
years later, it still exists, buoyed by a
creation.
lesbian culture more adventurous and
Molloy said vigorous networks of
less rigid than at any point since the
women's movement began.
ate
Dallas' Oldest
Women's Bar!
3810 Congress • Dallas
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 19
Wednesday, August 16th at lOpn
TRIBUTE
Featuring Terre, The E
GIRL'S NIGHT OUT
1st Auuiversary Show
Thursday, August 3rd at 10pm
in Nexus!
Benefit Show
For Candidates
to Miss Texas
Thursday, August 31st
FRIDAY happy
August 4th —
August nth — oe
August I8th — Nancy For<
August 25th — Susarr
401 E. 2ncl St. • Austin, TX
JJU
I
Page 20• Dimensions • August 1989
zzzs
n In Nexus & Petticoat lunction
TO ELVIS
brtender From Hell
Petticoat
unction®
V
De Shannon
Candidate for Miss TGRA
Benefit for ASA Food Bank
Sunday, August 13th, 10pm
in PJ's
Look for Live
Music Coming
Soon!
HOUB IN NEXUS
uro Linette • 6pm
nise Foucett •6pm
• Comedy & Music • 7pm
Coiton-Christion •6pm
78701 •(512) 495-9553
5HM■
asiimmi
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 21
hat A World,
Ti/hafA World!
Kindergarten
Entrance Exam
by Nancy Ford
There is a little ritual that I go through
prior to Krogering that saves me time
and money, sometimes, and I want to
pass it along to you. I divide my
coupons into three stacks; one stack for
items I desperately need and want and
will buy, one stack for items I
somewhat need and want but won't buy
unless they are "unadvertised
Kindergarten. Based on the
expectations of this list, Kate & Allie
are right — children today do live in a
different world than we did at their age.
I seriously question that many of us
possessed these 80 skills by the time we
graduated from high school, unless we
specials," and one stack for items I
count "knowing the alphabet" as
twenty-six individual units.
The list was compiled by researchers
don't need or want and for that reason
for World Books, Inc. on the basis of a
shouldn't buy,but what-the-heck-I'vegot-a-coupon.
survey of4,500 Kindergarten teachers'
assessments of the physical and mental
Recently, because what-the-heck-Ihad-a-coupon,I purchased a magazine,
capabilities they expected of their
pupils.
the genre of which does not normally
grace my coffee table. This particular
magazine had a picture of tulips on the
As I scanned the criteria it became
cover, no spicey personals in the
excruciatingly clear that the difference
between those who are five years old
and those act five years old is vast. This
classifieds, and no interviews with
difference is as vast as the difference
anyone wearing snakeskin. This
magazine's table of contents included
two hundred times in the course of a
articles about poaching fish, how it
feels to become a grandmother, and a
recipe for dog biscuits. Cheese/garlic
dog biscuits. What the heck, I had a
coupon.
Among these articles was a well-placed
list boldly entitled 80 Skills Kids
Should Have Before They Start
Page 22 • Dimensions • August 1989
between hearing"We Are The World"
lifetime and hearing it two hundred
times in the course of a weekend.
It became even more clear that sitting
accordian-style in those little molded
plastic chairs has a tendency to make
Kindergarten teachers unreasonably
demanding. At least 4,500 of them. If
you doubt this,run yourself or a few of
No problem. It's knowing when not to
retell a story that is a true sign of
nancy ford
• comedy •
' residential • commercial •
maturity.
□ draw and color beyond a simple
scribble without feeling the need to
frame it and charge fellow human
beings money to look at it.
□ express self verbally without
quoting Goethe, Gibran, or Shirley
MacLaine.
for booking info
coll or write;
You'ii See Productions
2990 Richmond #316
Houston,Texos 77098
(713) 721-4125
(713) 520-7237
G identify others by name.
Disqualified names: Mary, Louise, and
Shirley MacLaine.
G maintain self-control or at least a
vertical position while in public.
You know, that Peter Pan guy might
have been on to something.
your contemporaries through the
following repertoire. According to
/t
current educational standards, Joe
Kindergarten should be able to:
□ repeat a 6-to-8 word sentence. The
words "nail tips", "girlfriend", and
"Shirley MacLaine" don't count.
□ identify his own first name in
writing in places other than on a
Stoft
'Sec&tHC ^
IPdWt
restroom wall or on a subpoena.
Oprint his own first name. Granted,
this one is a gimme.
□ look atpictures and tell a story, 'tell
a story, not 'give a critique'.
□ know some nursery rhymes other
than the kind that begin 'There once
was a man from Nantucket.'
□ know the meaning of simple words
like "no", "good" and "credit limit".
□ know age and birthday. And, when
asked, replies with an answer at lest
close to the realm of reality.
We are looking for the Right People
to help us In covering the news and
happenings In Texas, Oklahoma,
New Mexico & Louisiana.
DImennsions Is also seeking qualified
part-time, regional sales reps to help
us reach a growing ad market in
these areas.
Please send your written reply to
Dimensions
Personnel Dept.
P.O. Box 856
Lubbock, TX 79408
G retell a simple story in sequence.
August 1989 • Dimensions • Poge 23
the
offee
A Discussion of Lesbian Literature Both New and Old
An Interview
"With Author
Kim Larabee
by Jill Pollack
Kim Larabee is the author of
Behind the Mask
Alyson Publications, Inc.
40 Plympton St.
Boston, Mass. 02118
Kim Larabee is not sure whether she's
horses.
"a writer who owns horses on the side,
The idea for Behind the Mask came
from two folders filled with stories she
or a horse-owner who writes on the
side."
Whichever definition she chooses, 26year-old Larabee is pursuing both
careers. Her first novel, Behind the
Mask, was published by Alyson
Publications this summer - the same
time her horses began training.
Writing from her horse-breeding farm
in Michigan, Larabee is definitely far
from the madding crowd.(Her closest
neighbor is sixty-four acres away.)But
that's just fine for the "painfully shy"
Larabee who prefers to spend her time
with her partner Bea and,ofcourse, her
Page 24* Dimensions • August 1989
had started in high school. Larabee
saved these but put her writing career
on hold because of some shortsighted
advice. My high school creative
writing teacher told me I was horrible
and that I should stay way from writing
altogether." So much for the critics.
Behind the Mask is a regency-style
lesbian romance about the budding
love affair between two ladies of
London's 'haute ton'(high society)."I
wanted to create a total fantasy —
something fun that would make you
feel good."
In writing Bnhind the Mask. Larabee
followed the style of her childhood
England's regency period and
expounding on the virtues of romance,
heroine, British author Georgette
Larabee is moving on to writing about
Heyer. The novel is written as a
regency-style romance, set in England
"Horses have always been such an
in the early 1800's. "Heyer was the
important part of my life — I've been
her first love; horses.
originator of the genre," expains
horse-mad since childhood.
Larabee."S he wrote with a greatdeal of
humor and many of her books were
"Right now, I'm working on a kid's
really just a comedy of manners."
According to this definition.Behind the
that humans are above animals so 1
book about horses.People have the idea
thought I'd write a book from the
horse's perspective to dispel this myth.
Mask is a credit to the regency tradition.
"I'm really writing it for a child that 1
was — that 13-year-old girl who would
The love affair between the two
unmarried women who court society's
disdain while courting each other is a
charming story.Itcomes complete with
mysterious midnight rides, gentlemen
callers, spinster aunts, and a few
delightful twists to see if the reader is
have loved to see this kind of book on
the library shelf.
When asked aboutfuture plans Larabee
casually mentions the frightening
world of reviews and book signings.
paying attention.
Behind the Mask is a thoroughly
enjoyable book, and an unusual one;
lesbian romances are not gracing our
bookshelves in great numbers. In fact,
as Larabee points out, romances in
general have received less-thanfavorable reception: "Many presses
have a real prejudice against romances.
I feel they are a real part of womanculture. They were my first taste of
strong women characters — it was the
women who really affected what was
happening.
Although Larabee may be nervous
about the future publicity she'll
receive, she's really concerned with
carrying on the regency romance
tradition."1 hope 1 haven't committed
any glaring errors that would make
Georgette Heyer turn over in her
grave!"
• Based in Chicago, Jill Pollack is a
free-lance writer and public relations
consultantfor People Like Us Books.
<S
"Because they are
written by women and
the main characters are
usually women, we get
to see life from
a
woman's point of view.
These are not just male
fantasies. There's a
concentration on who
people are."
After
tackling
PRIDE IN OWNERSHIP
TEKilSlOHlY MflllORDER WOMEN'S BOOKSTORE
Pride in O'^enhip,Teas' onlymeilordervomen's bookstore
f eat urin g t he fin est in worn en's lit eral ure, xusic,
|
eweIry,
stalionarv,cards andviialnot. To beinri'.ided on our
mailing list 3end your name,address, and one dollar to;
PIG, 3403 80th St, Galve3ton,TX 77551. The dollar
vviii be deducted(romyouriirst order. Our mailing list is
corVidential and all communications are discreetly
packaged.
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 25
809 N. Collins ■ Arlingioa TX ■ (817)860-8717
Monday, August 17th
MS. BLOOMERS
Open To AH Texas Women
Entertainment by J. Christopher
Thursday, August 24th 10pm
MISS MIDCITIES
METROPLEX
Preliminary- to The Official Miss Gay Texas Pageant
Open to All Texas Residents
With Special Guest Dena Malloy
Page 26* Dimensions • August 1989
f4sA^/uc7
Do you stand on your own two feet, or
do you allow other people to dictate
your emotions and reactions? How do
you deal with the everyday crises of
life? Answer the following questions
listen?
4. Do you "throw a fit" when things
don't go your way?
5. Is it hard for you to make promises
because you hate to feel obligated?
Yes or No to find out!
2
of mind?
t. Do you read books and articles on
self-improvement?
2. Do you keep a close check on your
2. Are you bored when you have to
stay home more than two nights a
3. Do you keep a journal of day to
week?
day events?
S. Are you always stressing your
4. Do you give your advice freely,
good points to anyone who will
without prompting?
f. Do you believe that age is a state
finances?
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 27
5. Do you have a hard lime making a
decision until you know the facts?
are too serious about life and how it
should be lived.
3
3
f. Are you a "slave to fashion"?
2. Are you always borrowing clothes,
jewelry, tools, books, etc.?
3. Does money seem to slip through
your fingers?
4. Do you try to hide your problems
from friends and try to solve them
yourself?
5. Do you like romance novels?
You are not very self-reliant, but you
help build up the self-confidence of
others. You may be too much of a
dreamer for your own good. Instead of
fantasizing, you should set out to make
just one of your dreams come true.
Once you've had a taste of success you
will become more self-reliant,
.-u-.
If you have three or more "Yes"
answers in any category, read that
answer. If you have three "Yes"
answers in more than one category,
read both (or all three) answers.
1
You are fairly extroverted and like to
do well in all your endeavors. You
are an independent thinker and don't
like any effort to change your mind.
You are courageous and imaginative,
(Summer fizzles
With Guest DJ ^panky
at Thursday Night
Beer Dust!
however, you should listen more
closely to those around you — their
W
DAILY SPECIALS
opinions and advice could be
SUNDAY.$2 Pitchers
valuable.
MONDAY.Beer Bust
TUESDAY • 25C Draw Beer
WEDNESDAY • $1 Well Drinks
2
You do not rely enough on your own
efforts and therefore you expect too
much of other people. You are fairly
self-confident, but you may be a bit
judgmental. Relax and have fun — you
THURSDAY • Beer Bust
FRIDAY .$2 Rtchers
SATURDAY • Party All Night With Hue Light Specials
DAILY COCKTAIL HGUD
$2 Pitchers
SI Well Drinks
75c Draw Beer
DJ THURSDAY. FRIDAY & SATURDAY
1612 Pork Piece • Ft. Worth • 817/927-9546
Page 28• Dimensions • August 1989
noetry.
The following poem is dedicated to all
those who hove left us because of AIDS.
Wind Blown Hearts
Are we going toScorborough Fair?
No my love,the guards have closed and locked the door.
Scarves hang torn from wind blown hearts.
The jousting is no more.
The knights hove token leave of their shields
And metal bodies lie broken in the fields.
The jugglers ore aging and the jesters ore weeping
The king's chorister sings of lorn and love.
The requiem of the dead will not be ceasing.
Angel's wings mourn the block dove.
Chains of gold and hots with feathers were sold
from peddler's carts, but now ore empty —
As empty as wind blown hearts.
Are we going to Scarborough fair?
No my love,the guards hove closed and locked the door.
Laughter we con no longer shore.
Our tomorrows ore no more.
—We Miss You.
Shondra Rose
Dallas, TX
Would you like to see your poetry or short stories in print? Send us a copy!
Please include your name, address, phone number & signature. All poetry received
will be assumed for publication. Your signature grants Dimensions permission to
publish and verifies that you are the author/owner of said poetry or writings.
Be sure and tell us if you want to use your real name or what pen name you prefer.
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 29
1
horoscope
What's in the Stars for You this month?
LEO
LIBRA
(July 23rd - August 22nd)
A close relationship is likely to have
same ups and downs during the first
(Sept 23rd - Oct 23rd)
Your personal affairs are best kept
under cover during the first week of
week of August. You could end up
being the bad guy,but things will come
out all right. From the 9th thru the
16th luck is with you in business affairs
if you will watch your step. Emotions
may get out of hand at home, keep a
August. Be very discreet, especially at
work right now. From the 9th thru the
16th you may be feeling bored by your
routine.If you can'tget out to socialize,
try entertaining at home.From the 17th
thru the 23rd you could be in a dreamy
cool head.From the 17th thru the 23rd
mood — someone you have been
be generous with your praise and
affection and keep a tight rein on your
money. The urge to splurge could be
overwhelming.From the 24th thru the
interested in for awhile is beginning to
show an interest in you! From the 24th
thru the 31st a good friend could be
worth her weight in gold right now.
31st the emphasis on finances
continues. You can write your own
ticket at work right now.
They will get you out of the house and
outon the town where you'll meetsome
very interesting people!
VIRGO
SCORPIO
(August 23rcl - Sept 22nd)
(Oct 24tti -Nov 22nd)
A romantic fling could have you
walking on air during the first week of
August. Be sure you aren't fooling
A special friend could drop in for a visit
during the first week of August. Plan
some time away from work to enjoy
yourself into thinking it's serious when
it's all in fun. From the 9th thru the
their company. From the 9th thru the
16th be sure to follow your gut feelings
when it comes to personal goals. Your
inner voice will be right on target and
16th get out and socialize. You tend to
be a loner at times and this could bejust
what you need to get rid of the blahs.
may signal a change of course. From
From the 17th thru the 23rd uy not to
the 17th thru the 23rd
expect perfection from those around
you — they are doing their best to
please you! From the 24th thru the
improve a strained relationship by
giving in to an invitation you don't
really want to accept — and you just
you can
31st keep a secret that has been
mighthavefun!Fromthe24ththruthe
entrusted to you. A friend would not
have given you their confidence if you
were not trusted.
31st don't be afraid to change plans at
the last minute. You'll get farther and
be happier if you are flexible this week.
Page 30• Dimensions • August 1989
Property of the Center
SAGIHARIUS
or a partners wishes.From the 9th thru
(Nov 23rd - Dec 21)
Travel could be part of the agenda
during the first week of August.
Whether you are leaving on a trip orjust
Take advantage of the opportunity to
use your business skills but avoid
planning one, your mood should be
upbeat. From the 9th thru the 16th
complicated problem where you feel
don't try to manipulate others. Gentle
persuasion is a much more effective
way to get what you want right now.
From the 17th thru the 23rd you may
have to decide between career
obligations and taking care of a
situation that arises at home. Decide
which is more important to your
security needs. From the 24th thru the
31st greater prestige and income could
be in the picture if you deliver on a
recent promise you made.
the 16th pressure at work builds up.
showing off. From the 17th thru the
23rd you may be intimidated by
totally in the dark. Ask an expert for
help.From the 24th thru the 31st what
you want and what you get may be two
different things. This applies to
romance and career. Be realistic and
plan logically to avoid getting in over
your head.
PISCES
(Feb 19th-Mar 20th)
You may be reading more into a
relationship than there actually is
during the first week of August. Be
CAPRICORN
sure feelings are genuine on both sides
before going off the deep end.From the
(Dec 22nd - Jan 19th)
9th thru the 16th a friendship of long
standing might take a romantic turn —
try to keep your composure! From the
Flattery will get you everywhere during
the first week of August. Just be sure
that you are honest with your praise and
17th thru the 23rd you'd be smart to
emotions. From the 9th thru the 16th
ignore idle gossip that's going around.
any impatience on your part will only
slow you down in the long run. Slow
down and take your time both at home
and on the job. From the 17th thru the
23rd don't pay any attention to rumors
It doesn't involve you and passing it
about a friend or colleague. You have
more important things to do than worry
about untrue whispers. From the 24th
thru the 31st show a loved one how
charade, they will tell you what's
wrong in their own time.
much you care—sometimes you get so
involved in your career that you forget
to show your feelings.
AQUARIUS
(Jan 20th - Feb. 18th)
Avoid getting caught up in details
during the first week of August. You
could lose sight of your main objective
along can get you in trouble. From the
24th thru the 31st a companion could
be under some stress, but doesn't want
you to know it. Go along with the
ARIES
(Mar 21st - April 19th)
You may want some time to yourself
during the first week of August. Go
ahead and take it but be sure to clue
those around you in to the situation.
From the 9th thru the 16th someone
close to you could put you in a difficult
situation.Take care ofproblems as they
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 31
24th thru the 31st you may feel the
urge to go on a spending spree. Don't!
Your finances aren't in great shape
right now and you'll only make them
arise, putting them off will only make
them grow. From the 17th thru the
24th a loved one will be especially
sensitive to your needs. This is a great
time for a change of routine and a
slower pace. From the 24th thru the
worse.
31st don't try to ride roughshod over
someone who could be important to
your future, be nice and you'll go alot
CANCER
(June 22nci - July 22nd)
You may be showing the possessive
side of your nature during the First
week of August. Let go of the reins or
you risk losing a loved one. From the
9th thru the 16th you could go all out
farther.
TAURUS
(April 20th - May 20th)
Don'tlet yourselfgetinto a relationship
that is the least bit restrictive during the
in an affair of the heart. This could be a
lasting relationship if you play your
first week of August. You need room
the 16th a promise could be just that
and nothing more.Hold onto your heart
cards right. From the 17th thru the
23rd a partner who wants your
undivided attention could be upset
about the time you spend at work. A
—and your wallet. From the 17th thru
compromise is the only way out. From
the 23rd a close relationship could be
causing a little stress right now. Try to
ignore the downside, it will go away
quickly if you don't acknowledge it.
From the 24th thru the 31st you attract
lots of attention from others — you
may even be the target of someone's
jealousy. Don't let it upset you.
the 24th thru the 31st you could face
some obligations you'd rather not
assume. Get them out of the way as
quickly as possible so you can enjoy the
rest of the week.
.-u.
to explore right now.From the 9th thru
GEMINI
(May 21st-June 21st)
Be sure to watch what you say both on
thejob and off during the First week of
August.
You could inadvertently
reveal a secretthat has been entrusted to
you. From the 9th thru the 16th avoid
concentrating on emotional issues at
work.Don't allow pressures to build up
/Wemories
SAN ANTONIO'S NEWEST BARi
between you and a co-worker.From the
17th thru the 23rd a friend who has
promised help may not come through.
Don't let it upset you — you can do the
DANONC • JUKEBOX
CALLAGHAN
(512)5W-12ii
job alone and there is probably a very
good reason for their absence.From the
Page 32• Dimensions • August 1989
OPEN 2 TO 2 SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
Irecfory
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)
clubs
P.O. Box 225831 75222 • 948-1546
AIDS Resource Center
Britches & Bloomers
3920 Cedar Springs 75219
Dallas Gay Alliance
809 N. Collins • 860-8717
P.O. Box 190712 75219 .528-4233
organizations
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives
3930 Cedar Springs • 821-1653
Dallas Gay Youth Group
Gay/Lesbian Association of UTA
P.O. Box 19348-77. UTA St. 76019
794-5140
AUSTIN, TX (area code 512)
clubs
300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116•307-7203
Dallas Outdoors
P.O. Box 35474 75235• 276-5270
Dallas Tavern Guild
3900 Lemmon Ave. #220 • 526-5292
Foundation for Human Understanding
Nexus/Petticoat Junction
401 & 401-B E. 2nd.495-9553
528-4233
organizations
528-4233
Gay/Lesbian Young Adults
Affirmation (Methodist)
Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus
7403 Ghool Creek • 451-2329
Austin Lambda
P.O. Box 5455 78763
2727 Oak Lawn 75219 • 528-2811
Gay/Lesbian Student
Lesbia/Gay Political Coalition
Association at UT Austin •458-3971
Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338
P.O. Box 224424 75222 • 828-9882
Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby
528-4233
P.O. Box 2505 78768
Lesbian Visionaries
P.O. Box 191443 75219• 521-9642
Metropolitan Community Church
1100 Sprlngdale Rd.• 929-3660
Oasis Ministry
Lesbian Information Line (UL)
P.O. Box 191443 75219 • 528-2426
Lesbian/Gay Rights Advocates
Metroplex Republicans
P.O. Box 191033 75219.941-8114
5555 N. Lamer Blvd. #L101 • 441-9191
Oak Lawn Community Services
Waterloo Counseling Center
3000 Turtle Creek Raza.Suite 116
507 Powell 78703• 322-9654
75219-5311.520-8108
Texas Human Rights Foundation
Oak Lawn Symphonic Band
2201 N. Lamor # 203 78705 •479-8473
P.O. Box 190973 75219.986-1751
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417
Womyn Together
3920 Cedar Springs.528-4233
DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
businesses
DENTON,TX (areo code 817)
Business Delivery Systems
organizations
14902 Preston Rd. 75240 • 733-1108
COURAGE, Lesbian Gay Student Org.
Crossroads Market
3930 Cedar Springs
c/o Student Activities Center
521-8919 or 1-800-992-6404
Curious Times - Women's Books etc.
4008-D Cedar Springs 75219 • 528-4087
clubs
Jugs • 3810 Congress
P.O. Box 5067 76203.382-3813
FT. WORTH (area code 817)
clubs
Partners
Sue Ellen's
1612 Park Place.924-2519
3903 Cedar Springs • 559-0707
Desert Moon • 5903 Willis • 828-4471
organizations
Affirmation (Methodist).478-7837
organizations
Aftirmation (Methodist)
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 33
HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
clubs
Keystroke
Keystroke Hotline 785-9258
Rancti • 9125 S. Main • 666-3464
orgatiizatlons
AIDS Foundation
3400 Montrose #700 • 524-AIDS
AIDS HOTLINE
c/o Switchboard • 529-3211
Gay/Lesbian Students
University of Houston
4800 Calhoun .529-3211
lnc,P.O. Box 190426
Dallas, TX 75219-0426.(214) 307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor
NY, NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Crisisiine
1-800-SOS-GAYS
National Gay/Lesbian Task Force
1517 U Street NW
Washington D.C. 20009.202-332-6483
The Fund for Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Floor
NY, NY 10012
Gay & Lesbian Switctiboard
P.O. Box 66591 77266 • 529-3211
NORMAN,OK (area code 405)
Houston Gay Political Caucus
organizations
P.O. Box 66664 77266 • 521-1000
Kingdom Community Churcti
614 E. 19th.862-7533
Lambda ALANON
Lambda Center for Alchoholics
1214 Joanne • 521-9772
Women's Resource Center
P,0, Box 5089 73070
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
(area code 405)
Lesbian/Gay Students
University of Houston - Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
Montrose Pool League/Billiards
organizations
PJ 863-8482
PWA Coalition - Houston
3327 Essex Lane .623-4436
2312 NW 39th 73112.794-7464
Oasis the Community Center
2135 NW 39th 73112.525-AIDS
Herland Sister Resources, Inc.
P.O. Box 980601 77098-0601
SAN ANTONIO,TX
(area code 512)
880-9517 or 521-0780
clubs
Womynspace
Women's Softball League
The Circle
6431 Pineshade.868-6256
8021 Pinebrook.341-2818
Memories
LUBBOCK.TX (area code 806)
organizations
6402 Callaghan Road
Lubbock Lesbian/Gay Alliance
P.O. Box 64746 79464.796-2403
Names Project/Lubbock
organizations
Dignity/San Antonio
202 N, St. Mary's.349-3632
Integrity/San Antonio
796-1800 or 744-1957
P.O. Box 150006 78212.684-4920
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Affirmation: United Mettiodists for
Community Church
202 Holland 78212 .822-1 121
LISA (Lesbian Information SA)
828-LiSA (5472)
Lesbian/Gay Concerns
P.O. Box 1021.Evanston, IL 60204
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
P.O. Box 120113 78212-9313
AIDS Action Council
San Antonio Tavern Guild.822-2823
River City Living Metropolitan
729 Eighth St. S.E. Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003 .(202) 547-3101
AIDS 800.1-800-221-7044
Conference For Catholic Lesbians
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND,TX
(area code 512)
P.O. Box 436, Planetarium Station
New York, New York 10024
accomodations
Lyie's Deck • 120 E. Atol St,
Ntl Gay Alliance for Young Adults,
Page 34* Dimensions • August 1989
TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD:
1. Print dearly or type your ad on the form below or on a separate sheet of paper.(If typed on a
separate sheet, please be sure to Include your name,address and phone number.)
2. Count the number of words In the ad. Phone numbers, addresses and zip codes count as one word
each. Hyphenated words count as two words.
3. Figure the cost of the ad by multiplying the number of words times 25c (50c per word for business
and comerclal ads) and multiply the cost of the ad by the number of months you would like It to run.
4. Check the classification In which you would like the ad to appear.
5. Box numbers for personal ads will be assigned and should not bie counted.
6. All classified ads must be paid In advance. Please enclose a check or money order for the total
amount of the ad.
AD INFO
All personal information will be held in strictest confidence
Name ■
Address
.Zip.
City/State
□ Personals
n Messages
□ Books/Publications
D Travel
□
□
_Phone(
Roommates
For Rent/Lease
O For Sale
□ Help Wanted
)
EH Work Wanted
nProfessional Services
□ Investments
□Miscellaneous
Please print or type your ad in the space below:
No. of words (250 ea.)*
No. Bold words (500 ea.)*.
$-
No. Months to run
Total Cost-
Business and Commercial Ads are 500 for regular wording and $1 for bold type.
Complete form and mail to:
dimensions • P.O. Box 856 • Lubbock, TX 79408 • (806) 797-9647
HOW TO ANSWER A #'d PERSONAL AD
Youf
Put Your reply in an envelope, seal shut and put your return
Return
address and the Box # on it as shown. Be sure to stamp this
Address
envelope as well as the one you send to us!
Place this in another envelope and mail to the address above,
we will forward your letter unopened to the person who placed
the ad.
Box #XXX
Your
Return
^dAess
DIMENSIONS
I
P.O. Box 856
Lubbodt.TX 79406
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 35
2" X 1 1 /2"
RATES:
Display Ad
250 Per Word
With Border
& Bold Headline
500 Per Word BOLD TYPE
Add $ 1.50 for Ads In ALL CAPS
$25 per Month
Deadline for Qassified Ads is the 20th of each month prior to the month of publication. Payment must
accompany all ads. AU Qassified Ads wiU be accepted at the discretion of Dimensions. Dimensions will not
be held responsible for errors in your ad after the first month of publication and cannot be held liable for more
than the cost of the original ad.
personal
I'M a loyal, affectionate, spiritual,
professional who believes in honesty,
optimism, and monogamy. I enjoy
dancing, dining out, movies, and
GWF - Seeking Professional Feminine
Lady (26-35)for one on one long term
friendship and relationship. We are
both; mature, sincere, honest, funny,
nature.If you're tired ofthose who play
mind games and you're in your 30's or
early 40's, please write. I don't drink,
smoke, or take drugs. HOUSTON.
Reply to Box #191
energetic, adventurous, and enjoy the
simple things life has to offer as well as
good times and good friends. We share
lots of romantic, intimate hours with
walks in the rain, bubble baths by
candlelight, picnics with wine and
cheese. We start slow like a seed which
local single, attractive lesbians. Please
will grow and flourish from mutual
caring. If interested send letter and
photo. I am reaching for your hand in
hopes of touching your heart. Dallas
no smokers,barflys. Write: Box #196.
area. Reply to Box #201.
GWF, attractive, teacher/entertainer,
enjoys sports, wanting to meet:
professional 35-40's, non-drinker,
non-smoker, no drugs, I have western
interests, artistic, musical, gentle,
creative. Reply to Box #200.
GWF 33 y/o. Southeast Arizona,
Professional, good personality, enjoys
outdoors, scuba, golf, skiing, reading,
computers, most music. Seeks friends
and lover. Reply to Box #199.
SINGLE Attractive Lesbian new to
Carrollton-FB wants to meet other
Page 36* Dimensions • August 1989
400 books, records, videos (including
WOi!HA»J TO WOJUAIV
Many women ore choosing
CHOICES-THE MATCHMAKER to
introduce them to other
women. C-TM is personol,
confidential, and services
women throughout Texas.
Register now for Free!
Texas
1-800-448-2208
Dallas
214-368-1519
essages
ALL Naiad titles). Send 2 stamps to:
Womankind Books, Dept. DTX, 5
Kivy St., Huntington Station, NY
11746. Mailed discreetly.
FREE introductory mail-order package
from America's world class lesbian/
gay
and
feminist
bookstore:
Giovanni's Room, 345 South I2th
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Call
toll free: ,800-222-6996. Monthly
update subscriptions free to customers.
^e/p *24Janted
WANT to trade for or BUY GRACE
JONES music and especially posters.
Name your price. List what you have
and send to Boxholder, P.O. Box
24865, Denton,TX 76204.
HI Diane! I am so glad to have met you,
thought you would like to recieve this
magazine. Love,Laurie.
Commercial Upholstery Subcontfactor
wanted for company owned by
conscientious, spiritually enlightened
woman. Must be of unique qualities:
self-motivated, reliable, dependable,
diligent and organized. Must have car.
Previous experience a plus, but am
willing to train. Salary is negotiable.
Serious applicants only, references
requested. Please respond to LISA
(214)321-5979
^ooks/
^ublicofions
professional
WOMEN LOVING WOMEN, all
Services
ages, write/meet - EVERYWHERE! through The Wishing Well.
Established 1974. Confidential,
prompt- Tender, loving alternative to
"The Well of Loneliness."
Introductory copy $5.00 (mailed
discreetly first class). Also, "Well-
TO LEARN HOW
TO ANSWER A
Talk" Tapes. Free information; P.O.
Box 713090, Santee, CA 92072-3090.
NUMBERED
PERSONAL AD
FREE LESBIAN MAIL ORDER
BOOK CATALOG, describing over
SEE PAGE 35.
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 37
Kor^tf{ //ii
tieLbd /-
\K
f<oMka4T^)/
fM /tUSTtiO- M(^5' ^^
lo LVNN ^
^
y^ULL ALUJAy^ lAi^VE.
Oo^ M^Ms-.
LdVB Moh/l^Vfti>
1
PUI YUUI^ MbbSAGb UN IHb GI^AI-l-lll PA(:ib hOU hUhb!
Say "Happy Birthday", tell a joke, tell somebody to "Get Lost"!
Wtxjtever you want,we'll print It right here for no charge!
No explicit ianguage please.
Graffiti will be printed on a first cxjme, first serve basis.
Send your Graffiti today! Send It to:
Dimensions• Graffiti Page • P.O. Box 856• Lubbock,TX 79408
Page 38• Dimensions • August 1989
Unrversily oJ Central Oklahoma Library. Edmond OK
M 001 110 932
Property of the Center
'I
T-Shirt• Sweatshirts • Golf Caps
Available in Hot Pinli, Orchid,
Mint Green & White
50% Cotton/50% Polyester
PRICE LIST
TX Resident Sales Tax
612.00 ea.
617.00 ea.
67.00 ea.
T-Shixts
Sweatshirts
Golf Caps
.90
1.27
.53
Fill Out Form & Be Sure to Include Check or Money Order For Full Amount
CIRCLE COLOR & SIZE. FILL IN QUANTITY. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER
I MORE THAN ONE COLOR OR SIZE. PLEASE PUT ON SEPERATE SHEET.
T-ShIrt
Pink, Orchid, Green, White — S, M, L, XL — #
Sweatshirt... Pink, Orchid, Green, White — S, M, L, XL — #
Golf Cap .... Pink, Orchid, Green, White — One Size — #
Name.
.City.
AddressState
-Zip.
.Phone.
Please Allow 2 to 6 weeks for delivery
MAIL TO: DIMENSIONS, P.O. BOX 856, LUBBOCK, TX 79408
-
CO
CVJ O
Q) D
PROPERTY OF
kNO LIBRARY
able of Contents
Volume 4, Issue 2
August 1989
eotures
16 Lesbians, Feminism & Gay Rights
by Patricia Yollin of The San Francisco Examiner
W9d5
24 the Coffee Club
lesbian & gay literature
eportments
27 Quiz: How SelfReliont Are You?
7 News
11 What's Gain' On
14 Dear Agnes
Do you depend on others or
do you stond on your own
two feet? Answer these
questions and find out!
26 Graffiti
29 Poetry
30 Horoscope
33 Directory
36 Classifieds
22 What A World,
What A World!
humor by comedian
Nancy Ford
Dimensions is published by Visions Publishing Co., P.O. Box 856,Lubbock,TX 79408,Phone(806)
797-9647. Opinions expressed by columnists do not necessarily reflect those of Dimensions or its
staff. Publication of the names of any person or organization is not an indication of sexual orientation.
Subscription Rates: 6 mos. S12.00, 1 yr. S24.00. Payment must accompany all subscription orders.
Copyright ©1989 Visions Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is
strictly prohibited.
Any letter received by Dimensions will be assumed for publication. All letters must include signature,
address and phone number. We reserve the right to edit letters as we feel necessary. The writers name
will be withheld if so requested.
Augusf 1989 • Dimensions • Page
3
nmensions
DO YOU
P.O. Box 856
Lubbock,TX 79408
HAVE
(806) 797-9647
Office Hrs:
1 pm-6pm f^/lon-Sot
Kelly Chambers
Managing Editor
Tosho Sumner
Advertising & Art Director
Contributing Editors:
Shannon Lacy
Kelly Chambers
INFORMATION
FOR THE NEWS
OR WHAT'S
GOIN' ON
COLUMNS?
Linda Monroe
Cameron Taylor
Judy Smith
Nancy Ford
We are interested in
what is happening in
Shannon Lacy
Production Manager
your community.
Suzanna Reiily
Southwest Distribution
Cameron Tayior
Staff Photographer
Call or Write:
DIMENSIONS
P.O. Box 856
For Advertising
Lubbock,TX
Information &
Rotes,
79408
Coll or Write
Tostio Sumner at:
P.O. Box 856
Lubbock,TX 79408
(806) 797-9647
Page 4 • Dimensions • August 1989
Please Include Your Name.
Address. Phone Number &
Signature.
ladled
aec(^,,,
*Dcije^
'7H<hM'
Largest Dance Floor in Dallas!
Monday • $1.50 Cactus Margaritas
Tuesday • $1 Well & $1 Draft Beer
Wednesday • $2 Texas Tea
Thursday • 250 Draft
Sunday • $1 Longnecks • Happy Hour All Day
DJ Everynlgtit but Monday
Pool • Shuffleboard
Free Play Jukebox
Sign up now for the 1st Annual Desert Moon
Golf Tournament conning in October and
C&W Dance Contest in September!
Happy Hour Everyday 'til 8pm
•(214) 222-4471 •
5039 7(/cU<a • T><UtM. "TX 75206
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 5
Subscribe
And Get A
FREE CLASSIFIED III
Get A Free. 20 word Classified when you
subscribe to Dimensions. Your ad will run for 2
months with a 12 month subscription and 1
month when you subscribe for 6 months!
We Protect Your Privacy
Dimensions is mailed in o plain brown envelope with only our box number
as a return address. We mail first class to preserve your privacy and our
mailing lists are never sold.
□Rease start my 6 month subscription right cwoyl Enclosed is my check or
money order for $12.00
□Reese start my 12 month subscription right away! Enclosed Is my check or
money order for S24.00
Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Please Print Your Ciossifieci Ad in The Spaces Below
Please indicate the classification in which you would like your ad to appear:
Complete form and mail to:
DIMENSIONS
P.O. Box 856 • Lubbock, TX 79408 • (806)797-9647
Page 6 • Dimensions • August 1989
ews
From Around the Region,the Country & the World
Committee to Free
Sharon Kowolski
has achieved a great deal," she said.
"Any further areas of question in
Sharon's future can be hammered out
Disbands
by my lawyer in court. This nightmare
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - The National
is almost over,and Sharon and I can be
Committee to Free Sharon Kowalski
free to determine what the future holds
closed its doors on June 30th.
for us."
"Everything is set in place for a secure
The Committee reiterates that the story
future for Sharon," said Tacie
of Sharon Kowalski represents a
Dejanikus, co-chair of the Committee.
powerful lesson about the need for all
couples who choose not to marry,or do
"With Sharon's move, we have
substantially completed the agenda
around which we organized in 1987."
On June 12, Sharon was moved to
Trevilla of Robbinsdale, an extended
care facility near Minneapolis, MN.
The facihty provides rehabilitation and
not have legal access to marriage, to
create durable power of attorney
documents for their own protection.
While awaiting a vacancy at Trevilla,
Sharon spent several weeks at the
Ebenezer
Caroline
Center
in
transition to less structured care for
Minneapolis and participated for the
brain-injured persons. This move is the
first step in the rehabilitation plan
recommended by Kowalski's
therapists at the Miller-Dwan Medical
first time in a medical staffing
Center in Duluth.
Sue Wilson, Karen Thompson's
attorney, said Sharon's father Donald
has asked St. Louis County District
Court Judge Robert V. Campbell to
terminate his guardianship of his
daughter,"because if he can't do it his
way, he doesn't want to do it."
conference about her care. She also
received a pass to attend a barbecue
with Thompson and other friends. It is
expected that her medical team at
Trevilla will be aggressive in
recommending further activities that
allow her to leave the facility.
Sharon may receive cards, flowers,
etc., at Trevilla of Robbinsdale, 3130
Grimes Ave. N., Robbinsdale, MN
55422.
Campbell has specified that he will not
appoint Thompson as guardian. His
For further information,contact Karen
selection of a third party is pending.
Thompson praised the work of the
Clearwater, MN 55320.
Thompson at 3070 Fulton Circle,
National Committee, "the Committee
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 7
NEW YORK - The Lesbian Gay
S tonewall," the exhibit included audio,
video, pictures and documentary
display. The Center has already
successfully displayed the photographs
of Robert Giard and Marilyn
Community Services center in
Humphries.
National Museum of
Lesbian and Gay
History to Open
Manhattan New York has announced
the founding of the first museum in the
United States devoted to lesbian and
gay history. It will be called the
National Museum of Lesbian and Gay
History.
"This is a crucial step in preserving om
heritage," says Executive Director
%
Richard D.Bums,who convened a six-
member committee that is coordinating
the organization of the museum.
The Center is acquiring a substantial
portion of the contents of the
International Gay History Archive, a
major collection amassed over ten
years by John Hammond and Bruce
Eves.Itincludes periodicals,books and
JUDITH SLOAN
memorabilia.
The archive will be stored in rooms in
3rd Annual Key West
the basement of the Center that are now
Women's Week Sure
being cleaned and repainted. It will be
exhibited in the Center's meeting
to be a Success
spaces on a rotating basis, with all of it
KEY WEST - The Key West Business
accessible to students, scholars,
Guild
historians,
PARADISE", a week of events for
women to be held September 11-17.
and
writers,
by
appointment."The Center will serve as
a safe place to store the archive and the
many items we expect to add to it in
future years," says Bums.
The museum's first independent
project, a multi-media exhibition
commemorating the 20th anniversary
ofthe Stonewallrebellion,took place in
June, Lesbian and Gay Pride and
History month. Entitled "Imagining
Page 8 '• Dimensions • August 1989
announces "WOMEN IN
During the entire week there will be
sailing, boating, snorkeling, scuba,
windsurfing, basketball, music,dances
and other activities primarily designed
for women participants.
Special events will include" Guitarist/
Singer Cathy Grier, a Pool/Cocktail
party, a special theatrical presentation,
and the crowning of Ms.Gay Key West
(out of town entries are encouraged)
featuring entertainment from South
Carolina band. Sensible Pumps.
On Friday, September 15, comedian
Judith Sloan will perform "Responding
Most of the 25 Key West Business
Guild member guesthouses will be
catering to women during the week,as
hundreds of women are expected for
the event.
street fair with arts & crafts exhibits,
For registration information, write to:
the- Key West Business Guild,
Women's Week,P.O. Box 1208, Key
West,FL 33041 or call(305)296-2211
food and dancing in the street.
for further information.
to Chaos" in what is sure to be a terrific
concert.
There will also be a block party and
BUY GAY!
THE JOB YOU SAVE MAY
BE YOUR LOVER'S.
Business DeliverLi Siistems
DOCUMENTS
PACKAGES
FREIGHT
IMMEDIATE PICKUP
BONDED & INSURED
RADIO DISPATCHED
MONDAY THRU FRIDAY
8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
AND DELIVERY
14902 Preston Road 733-1 1 08 Dallas, Tx 75240
Pager # 432-2391 At tone dial your number and then number sign (#).
August 1989 • Dinnensions • Page 9
BEER BUST
4 Nights A Week!
Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday & Thursday
MONDAYS
Beer Bust • 7pm-Midnight • Happy Hour Prices
Dart Tournament Night
TUESDAYS
Beer Bust • 7pm-Midnight • Dance Lessons
Pool Tournament Night, Everyone Welcome!
WEDNESDAYS
Happy Hour Drinks All Night Long!
THURSDAYS
Beer Bust • 7pm-Midnight
2 BIG SOFTBALL
BENEFITS IN AUGUST!
Check At Bar For Dates.
WATCH FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
FESTIVITIES TO BE ANNOUNCED!
713-666-3464
9150 8, Main • Houston, TX
Page 10* Dimensions • August 1989
hat's i 'oin
A Monthy Listing of Special Events Ail Around Texas, Okiahoma & New Mexico
AUSTIN - Last month you had Tuna-
month! The Ms.Bloomers contest will
Rama — this month is the Tribute to
be held on August 17th and is open to all
Elvis on Wednesday, August 16th at
Texas women. J. Christopher will
NEXUS & PETTICOAT JUNCTION!
keep you entertained between
segments. The Miss Midcities
Metroplex will b e on August 24th
with special guest Dena Malloy and
will also be open to all Texas residents.
The Tribute will feature Terre, the
bartender from Hell! Be sure and
check out the great entertainment at
Friday Happy Hour in NEXUS.This
month's guests include: Lara Linette
on the 4th at 6pm, Denise Faucett on
This is a preliminary to the official
Miss Gay Texas Pageant so don't
the Ilth at 6pm, Comedy and Music
with Nancy Ford on the 18th at 7pm,
miss it.
and Susan Colton-Christian on the
HOUSTON
25th at 6pm."The Girl's Night Out"
announces its Summer Closing Party
to be held on Friday,August the 18th at
First Anniversary Show will be held
in NEXUS on Thursday, August 3rd at
lOpm ... Don't miss it!
HOUSTON - If Beer Bust is your
faaaaavorite thing to do - check out the
RANCH! They've got Beer Bust 4
night a week on Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday & Thursday. If you'd like
-
KEYSTROKE
2401 San Jacinto at 9pm. Originally,
KEYSTROKE planned to be open
every Friday in August. However,that
has changed and KEYSTROKE will
open only once this month.
KEYSTROKE is produced by Stop
Searching, a private membership
organization for women.For more info,
some entertainment with your beer
call the Keystroke Hotline at (713)
there will be two Big Softball Benefits
in August - dates weren't set at press
785-9258.
time but ask at the bar. Also, get ready
DALLAS - The oldest women's bar in
for Labor Day and kick off the fall
the big D is moving to bigger and better
season with a great big Labor Day
Weekend - details will be available
soon so keep your eyes and ears open!
quarters! JUGS will hold their official
Grand Opening and 15th
Anniversary Party on August 15th!
There will be free well drinks and draft
ARLINGTON - Whether you are an
entertainer or you just like to be
entertained, you'll have to make it out
for the Ms. Bloomers and Mi.ss
Midcities Metroplex pageants at
BLOOMERS & BRITCHES this
beer from 8pm-10pm plus lots of other
surprises all through the night! And,
just in case you were wondering, the
new address is 3810 Congress, next
door to Abacus Printing and Oak Lawn
Records!
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 11
FORT WORTH - Barbara and the
DALLAS - If you are looking for a
gang at PARTNERS would like to
place to do the two-step with your
honey, or a great place to play pool or
thank Richard, Kathy, Rudy, Steve,
Robin & Ricky for their help in
shuffleboard you'll just have to head
making the 4th of July Flag
out to DESERT MOON!In addition to
Celebration a smashing success! Get
having the biggest dance floor in
ready for Thursday Night Beer Bust
with Guest DJ Spanky. The
incomparable Kathy will still be in the
Dallas, they've also got a DJ every
Look for the special Country Night
night but Monday and a "free play"
jukebox! Plus, DESERT MOON has
some great activities planned for the
future! Sign up now for the 1st Annual
and Pool Tournament coming soon.
Be sure you tell Barbara about
Desert Moon Golf Tournament in
October and a C&W Dance Contest in
birthdays and other special days-she'll
fix it up right for you. If you have any
September!
ideas for the bar,PARTNERS now has
a suggestion box.
SAN ANTONIO - It's gonna be a
"Month o' Sundays" at the CIRCLE
in August! There will beTournaments
& Contests with cash prizes every
Sunday! Check their ad for details.
DJ booth on Fridays and Saturdays.
DALLAS - It's the hottest time of the
year and SUE ELLEN'S is ready with
Happy Hour every night and all day
and all night on Monday! Don't forget
to join the fun on C&W Night on
Thursdays! There will be $1
Longnecks & $2 Corona All Night
and a show at 10:30pm.Be sure to brush
up on your Air Hockey skills and get
Also,don't forgetto check outSharon's
cooking at Thursday Steak Night and
report back to me — I want to know if
she's as good as she says she is!
Send Your
Information for
out for the weekly Air Hockey
What's Goin' On to:
Tourney on Tuesdays at 10pm. There
will be cash prizes, optional S2 Beer
P.O. Box 856
Lubbock.TX 79408
Bust and lots of fun!
Convenient Air Connections to
byiE
^Horlingen Airport
TEXAS
AquesTHousi
Women Meet Women
3rd Full Weekend
& 3rd Week
of Each Month
Page 12 • Dimensions • August 1989
Write or call for brochure:
120E. Atol St. P.O. Box 2326
South Padre Island, TX 78597
512-761-LYL^
NOW ... MORE THAN EVER
FOR THE WOMEN OF TEXAS!
FRIDAY
Extended Happy Hour till 9pm
lOi Well and Draft 9-lOpm
plus After Hours
SATURDAY
Happy Hour till 8pm
Beer Bust 12 Noon-8pm
plus After Hours
SUNDAY
Happy Hour till 8pm
50<t Draft 8pm-2am
10pm Show: Kathy Jack Presents
Lisa Bryson & Cozy White
plus Special Guests
MONDAY
Happy Hour All Day/All Night
C&.W Dance Lessons
$1.50 Longnecks 8pm-2am
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Happy Hour till 8pm
Air Hockey Tourney
with Cash Prizes at 10pm
Happy Hour till 8pm
$1 Well & Draft All Night
Optional $2 Beer Bust 8pm-2am
NO COVER
Pool Tournament with
Cash Prizes at 10pm
THURSDAY
Happy Hour til 8pm
C&W Night
$1 Longnecks and
4 $2Show
Corona
All Night
at 10:30pm
Open 3pm-2am Daily
12 Noon-2am Saturday & Sunday
3903 Cedar Springs
(214) 559-0707
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 13
ear/4gnes
Answers to your questions about love,
relationships & personal problems
Dear Agnes,
I am furious! Can you believe thateight
Dear Agnes,
little men in black dresses and one
Bravo to your answer in last months
woman can actually sit injudgment and
objectively make a decision about what
a woman can do with her body?
I have never been politically active. I
Dimensions! I have lived in several
relationships and the majority of
women I have lived with think once you
are a "couple", you can't go out of the
was one of the"babies"bom in the time
house without each other. God forbid
warp - that time period when all the fuss
about civil rights and women's rights
was settled. We thought. I never really
thought we would start going
backwards. What happened to
you should even consider a trip, a visit
your family,or even worse a trip with a
friend.
tolerance? What happened to life,
have lived with the past four years
This has caused many fights at my
house,but thank goodness the woman 1
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
understands that there are times I want
What's next?
to go on a trip without her. She goes
Well 1 am writing for some advice,
without me sometimes and 1 do not
what do we do now?
Dear Direction,
pitch a fit. Fair is fair.
Stick by your guns,Aggie,justbecause
you are a couple doesn't mean you are
joined at the hip.
It is a little late in the night for guilt, but
A Fan in Houston
Activist Seeking Direction
it is not to late to join the war! First,
register to vote! Second, vote. Get
involved in the political process — if
you aren't a member of your local
Political Action Committee join and
pledge.Even ifitis a small am ounteach
month. Get involved in local issues,
seek out the NOW chapter and any
lesbian/gay or women's groups in your
area and join.There are lots ofpositions
Dear Agnes,
1 have worked for the same company
for the past ten years as a manager. My
immediate boss is a jackass, and the
fellow who is one step up the ladder
from him is just as bad. I have always
done these people an excellent job,but
like most companies about three years
to fill and work to be done.Roll up your
sleeves and get with it.
There is no way eight men are objective
about the way a woman thinks or feels!
ago they got "merger-mania" and
things are worse than ever. Half the
people running things now don't have
what it takes to get in out of the rain.
I thought, at one time, when my
And they shouldn't be dictating
immediate boss retired I would be
lifestyles, but they are and they will
continue to do so as long as we let'em.
moved into his job, but the way things
are going now-I don't know. I'm well
Page 14 • Dimensions • August 1989
thought of in my field and it is a very
specialized profession.
You did not indicate why you haven t
looked around for a new job, but
This old goat could retire,butI doubt he
will for at least five years. In fact he
specialized field, I recommend
may work till he's seventy. The egomad fruit cake over him does not like
considering your situation and
"fishing" around. Talk with some
professional contacts and see if there
are any openings in your profession. It
me and I seriously doubt I will ever get
a promotion again.
Neither one of these guys is very well
could mean relocation,butodds are you
thought ofin the company.Do you have
the option to retire. Find a company you
have many more years before you have
any advice?
are happy with and be sure to tell any
Stuck with a jackass
prospective employer that you want
Dear Stuck,
Another option could be a business of
Unfortunately if your bosses are not
well thought of in the company, odds
Good luck!
more responsibility.
your own,but do your home work
are, you are stuck.
You could try talking with with your
immediate boss, but don't make him
mad.Tell him,up front, you want to be
considered for his position when he
Write To Dear Agnes
retires and feel out his reaction. Even if
Witti Your Problems or
he is a jackass — don't tell him. Tread
lightly around his boss,especially if he
has an ego problem. Do not neglect
P.R., it is the only thing lots of people
get promoted on today. Playing politics
at the office may not appeal to you, but
Comments at:
Dimensions
P.O Box 856
Lubbock,TX 79408
it may be the only way to get ahead.
r
MOJOTH OF
SraOATS!
6th - Ping Pong
Tournament
2pm •650 hrst
13tli - Talent
Show 8pm
0100 first
20tli - Doubles
Pool Tournament
2pm • 0100 first
27tli - Arts and
^
Tliiii^clay
TUESDAT
AIGHT
With Sharon
DISCUSSION
TOPICS
August 8th Meeting ofSex
Abuse Partners &
Survivors
August 22nd Performing Dykes
• Stay Ttmed for
Details!
Crafts Show
& Sale • 1pm
API'S, ENTEKTAJNMENT
& CIT.TURAL CENTER
8021 Pinebrook • SM Sntbnio,TX • (512) 341-2818
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 15
Lesbians,
Feminism
and Gay Rights
by Patricia YoUin of the San Francisco Examiner
The following Is on excerpt from the article "Lesbians Coming of Age"
published by theSan Francisco Examiner in it's June 1989Special Report
"Gay in America" Copyright © 1989. it is reprinted here with the
permission of the San Francisco Examiner.
The birth of the modem women's movement and gay
liberation movement in the late 1960's rocked the lives of
thousands of lesbians. Both movements gave them hope,
strength in numbers and a vehicle for their rage; neither gave
them visibility.
The alliance between feminists and lesbians
was
problematic from the start, especially in mainstream groups
like the National Organization for Women.
"It sort of depended on where you were, but by and large
lesbians were an embarrassment," said San Francisco
Page 16 • Dimensions • August 1989
stjjD seocnng
a club on the movefor women andfriends
In the heat ofsummery.
a Keystroke night is a diff^^ttt world. ^
Exclusively in August • One Night Only
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18
Join usfor our
Summer Season Closing Party!
^'HOT" VIDEOS • DJ J.D. ARNOLD
LOCATION: 2401 San Jacinto • Open 9pni-2am
Members $5/Guests $6
STOP SEARCHING HOTLINE:785-9258
August 1989 • Dimensions • Poge 17
lawyer Donna Hitchens,41.
She said lesbians personified all the
things feminists didn't want to be
labeled — and they feared their
credibility would be undermined by the
political bedfellows."
Black lesbian activist Gwenn Craig,37,
who lives on San Francisco's Potero
Hill, said gay men often exhibited the
same sexist attitudes as heterosexual
lesbian connection.
men.
"When I first became a feminist, I was
When she became the first female
petrified of lesbians," said Oakland,
president of the Harvey Milk
CA writer Valerie Miner,a41-year-old
Democratic Club in 1981, she had to
lesbian.
fight harder than her predecessors had
"Then I saw that mainly lesbians were
for recognition.
Asa resultofproblems like these,many
the ones
who founded
battered
women'sshelters and answered phones
at the rape crisis center and the people
who often worked the hardest at the
abortion rights campaign," she said.
"Their lifestyle was consistent for
many of them with their politics."
"I was very intimidated by A Woman's
Place (a San Francisco feminist
bookstore)," said hospital ward clerk
Susan Thompson,34,of Oakland."All
I knew was bar life."
If lesbians' dealings with heterosexual
feminists encompassed one reality,
their ties to gay men took on a separate
set of complexities.
Gay activist Torie Osbom recalls a
lesbians abandoned or avoided the gay
movement. Today they're going back.
Twenty years of the women's
movement
have
created
self-
confidence. The threat from the new
right also played a unifying role. It is
AIDS, however, that has been the
biggest bridge of all.
"It has changed the gay male
community markedly," Osbom said.
"It has so radically altered the value
system of gay men as to put them more
in line with women on things like
family issues, respecting long-term
relationships. And I'm not talking
about neotraditional conservatism
panel she participated in during the
here."
mid-70's in Chicago with a gay man
who went on to explain the appeal of
being gay: They had more disposable
income,didn't have to support families
and could go to bars. It was a life free
from constraints, she said.
The overwhelming response of
lesbians as caretakers in the AIDS
epidemic also has helped erase the fears
and suspicions of the past.
"AIDS has put us in dialogue," Mary
Dunlap,40,said.
Lesbians were less affluent than gay
men—and more concerned with things
like social responsibility and building a
CHANGING
community.
NOTIONS
Mostsignificandy,lesbians had to fight
both the pitfalls of being gay in a
heterosexual world awdof being female
OF POWER
in a sexist one.
a tumaboutin lesbians' views on power
The shift in power between gay men
and lesbians has been accompanied by
"We were from different planets,"
itself.
Osbom said. "We were the oddest
"I'm somebody who's living this
Page 18 • Dimensions • August 1989
alleged contradiction between being
feminist and having power," Osbom
said.
The preoccupation with process and
abhorrence of hierarchy often bogged
down lesbian politics in the 70's.There
is less patience now.
Osborn mentioned a grass-roots
organizing meeting a few months ago
women's communities are thriving all
over the counuy, fueled by the efforts
of lesbian separatists.
"They are linked by ex-lovers,mothers,
daughters, sisters and by people
who've worked together or gone to
school together,"she said."This is how
women organize. Women are
anarchists."
in Durham,NC,to discuss the idea of a
In the 70's, as lesbians became more
national lesbian conference. The
participants didn't have an agenda and
spenta day and a halfarguing over what
politicized, even their sex lives were
affected.The role playing ofearlier was
frowned upon; "hutches" and
it should be.
"femmes" fell out of favor. But
"I'm glad I was not in Durham because
politically correct lovemaking had its
I can't tolerate that," she said."Fifteen
limitations.
years ago,I thought it was great. Today
"There was a kind of purist notion that
the only true lesbian sex was lying on
your side,face to face,with no roles,no
power,"Osbom said."Yon had to listen
to Cris Williamson(albums)and smell
incense. It was fairly boring, fairly
vanilla and fairly repressive."
Things started loosening up in the late
I don't"
Alice Molloy,53, tried to explain how
things are run at Mama Bears, her
women's bookstore in Oakland, CA.
"It's kind of like being in the army and
kind of like being in the Zen Center,"
said Molloy.
Much has been written about post
feminism
and
the demise of the
women's movement. Lesbians tend to
70's. In 1984, On Our Backs, the
country's first lesbian sex magazine,
was published in San Francisco. Five
dismiss these notions as a media
years later, it still exists, buoyed by a
creation.
lesbian culture more adventurous and
Molloy said vigorous networks of
less rigid than at any point since the
women's movement began.
ate
Dallas' Oldest
Women's Bar!
3810 Congress • Dallas
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 19
Wednesday, August 16th at lOpn
TRIBUTE
Featuring Terre, The E
GIRL'S NIGHT OUT
1st Auuiversary Show
Thursday, August 3rd at 10pm
in Nexus!
Benefit Show
For Candidates
to Miss Texas
Thursday, August 31st
FRIDAY happy
August 4th —
August nth — oe
August I8th — Nancy For<
August 25th — Susarr
401 E. 2ncl St. • Austin, TX
JJU
I
Page 20• Dimensions • August 1989
zzzs
n In Nexus & Petticoat lunction
TO ELVIS
brtender From Hell
Petticoat
unction®
V
De Shannon
Candidate for Miss TGRA
Benefit for ASA Food Bank
Sunday, August 13th, 10pm
in PJ's
Look for Live
Music Coming
Soon!
HOUB IN NEXUS
uro Linette • 6pm
nise Foucett •6pm
• Comedy & Music • 7pm
Coiton-Christion •6pm
78701 •(512) 495-9553
5HM■
asiimmi
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 21
hat A World,
Ti/hafA World!
Kindergarten
Entrance Exam
by Nancy Ford
There is a little ritual that I go through
prior to Krogering that saves me time
and money, sometimes, and I want to
pass it along to you. I divide my
coupons into three stacks; one stack for
items I desperately need and want and
will buy, one stack for items I
somewhat need and want but won't buy
unless they are "unadvertised
Kindergarten. Based on the
expectations of this list, Kate & Allie
are right — children today do live in a
different world than we did at their age.
I seriously question that many of us
possessed these 80 skills by the time we
graduated from high school, unless we
specials," and one stack for items I
count "knowing the alphabet" as
twenty-six individual units.
The list was compiled by researchers
don't need or want and for that reason
for World Books, Inc. on the basis of a
shouldn't buy,but what-the-heck-I'vegot-a-coupon.
survey of4,500 Kindergarten teachers'
assessments of the physical and mental
Recently, because what-the-heck-Ihad-a-coupon,I purchased a magazine,
capabilities they expected of their
pupils.
the genre of which does not normally
grace my coffee table. This particular
magazine had a picture of tulips on the
As I scanned the criteria it became
cover, no spicey personals in the
excruciatingly clear that the difference
between those who are five years old
and those act five years old is vast. This
classifieds, and no interviews with
difference is as vast as the difference
anyone wearing snakeskin. This
magazine's table of contents included
two hundred times in the course of a
articles about poaching fish, how it
feels to become a grandmother, and a
recipe for dog biscuits. Cheese/garlic
dog biscuits. What the heck, I had a
coupon.
Among these articles was a well-placed
list boldly entitled 80 Skills Kids
Should Have Before They Start
Page 22 • Dimensions • August 1989
between hearing"We Are The World"
lifetime and hearing it two hundred
times in the course of a weekend.
It became even more clear that sitting
accordian-style in those little molded
plastic chairs has a tendency to make
Kindergarten teachers unreasonably
demanding. At least 4,500 of them. If
you doubt this,run yourself or a few of
No problem. It's knowing when not to
retell a story that is a true sign of
nancy ford
• comedy •
' residential • commercial •
maturity.
□ draw and color beyond a simple
scribble without feeling the need to
frame it and charge fellow human
beings money to look at it.
□ express self verbally without
quoting Goethe, Gibran, or Shirley
MacLaine.
for booking info
coll or write;
You'ii See Productions
2990 Richmond #316
Houston,Texos 77098
(713) 721-4125
(713) 520-7237
G identify others by name.
Disqualified names: Mary, Louise, and
Shirley MacLaine.
G maintain self-control or at least a
vertical position while in public.
You know, that Peter Pan guy might
have been on to something.
your contemporaries through the
following repertoire. According to
/t
current educational standards, Joe
Kindergarten should be able to:
□ repeat a 6-to-8 word sentence. The
words "nail tips", "girlfriend", and
"Shirley MacLaine" don't count.
□ identify his own first name in
writing in places other than on a
Stoft
'Sec&tHC ^
IPdWt
restroom wall or on a subpoena.
Oprint his own first name. Granted,
this one is a gimme.
□ look atpictures and tell a story, 'tell
a story, not 'give a critique'.
□ know some nursery rhymes other
than the kind that begin 'There once
was a man from Nantucket.'
□ know the meaning of simple words
like "no", "good" and "credit limit".
□ know age and birthday. And, when
asked, replies with an answer at lest
close to the realm of reality.
We are looking for the Right People
to help us In covering the news and
happenings In Texas, Oklahoma,
New Mexico & Louisiana.
DImennsions Is also seeking qualified
part-time, regional sales reps to help
us reach a growing ad market in
these areas.
Please send your written reply to
Dimensions
Personnel Dept.
P.O. Box 856
Lubbock, TX 79408
G retell a simple story in sequence.
August 1989 • Dimensions • Poge 23
the
offee
A Discussion of Lesbian Literature Both New and Old
An Interview
"With Author
Kim Larabee
by Jill Pollack
Kim Larabee is the author of
Behind the Mask
Alyson Publications, Inc.
40 Plympton St.
Boston, Mass. 02118
Kim Larabee is not sure whether she's
horses.
"a writer who owns horses on the side,
The idea for Behind the Mask came
from two folders filled with stories she
or a horse-owner who writes on the
side."
Whichever definition she chooses, 26year-old Larabee is pursuing both
careers. Her first novel, Behind the
Mask, was published by Alyson
Publications this summer - the same
time her horses began training.
Writing from her horse-breeding farm
in Michigan, Larabee is definitely far
from the madding crowd.(Her closest
neighbor is sixty-four acres away.)But
that's just fine for the "painfully shy"
Larabee who prefers to spend her time
with her partner Bea and,ofcourse, her
Page 24* Dimensions • August 1989
had started in high school. Larabee
saved these but put her writing career
on hold because of some shortsighted
advice. My high school creative
writing teacher told me I was horrible
and that I should stay way from writing
altogether." So much for the critics.
Behind the Mask is a regency-style
lesbian romance about the budding
love affair between two ladies of
London's 'haute ton'(high society)."I
wanted to create a total fantasy —
something fun that would make you
feel good."
In writing Bnhind the Mask. Larabee
followed the style of her childhood
England's regency period and
expounding on the virtues of romance,
heroine, British author Georgette
Larabee is moving on to writing about
Heyer. The novel is written as a
regency-style romance, set in England
"Horses have always been such an
in the early 1800's. "Heyer was the
important part of my life — I've been
her first love; horses.
originator of the genre," expains
horse-mad since childhood.
Larabee."S he wrote with a greatdeal of
humor and many of her books were
"Right now, I'm working on a kid's
really just a comedy of manners."
According to this definition.Behind the
that humans are above animals so 1
book about horses.People have the idea
thought I'd write a book from the
horse's perspective to dispel this myth.
Mask is a credit to the regency tradition.
"I'm really writing it for a child that 1
was — that 13-year-old girl who would
The love affair between the two
unmarried women who court society's
disdain while courting each other is a
charming story.Itcomes complete with
mysterious midnight rides, gentlemen
callers, spinster aunts, and a few
delightful twists to see if the reader is
have loved to see this kind of book on
the library shelf.
When asked aboutfuture plans Larabee
casually mentions the frightening
world of reviews and book signings.
paying attention.
Behind the Mask is a thoroughly
enjoyable book, and an unusual one;
lesbian romances are not gracing our
bookshelves in great numbers. In fact,
as Larabee points out, romances in
general have received less-thanfavorable reception: "Many presses
have a real prejudice against romances.
I feel they are a real part of womanculture. They were my first taste of
strong women characters — it was the
women who really affected what was
happening.
Although Larabee may be nervous
about the future publicity she'll
receive, she's really concerned with
carrying on the regency romance
tradition."1 hope 1 haven't committed
any glaring errors that would make
Georgette Heyer turn over in her
grave!"
• Based in Chicago, Jill Pollack is a
free-lance writer and public relations
consultantfor People Like Us Books.
<S
"Because they are
written by women and
the main characters are
usually women, we get
to see life from
a
woman's point of view.
These are not just male
fantasies. There's a
concentration on who
people are."
After
tackling
PRIDE IN OWNERSHIP
TEKilSlOHlY MflllORDER WOMEN'S BOOKSTORE
Pride in O'^enhip,Teas' onlymeilordervomen's bookstore
f eat urin g t he fin est in worn en's lit eral ure, xusic,
|
eweIry,
stalionarv,cards andviialnot. To beinri'.ided on our
mailing list 3end your name,address, and one dollar to;
PIG, 3403 80th St, Galve3ton,TX 77551. The dollar
vviii be deducted(romyouriirst order. Our mailing list is
corVidential and all communications are discreetly
packaged.
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 25
809 N. Collins ■ Arlingioa TX ■ (817)860-8717
Monday, August 17th
MS. BLOOMERS
Open To AH Texas Women
Entertainment by J. Christopher
Thursday, August 24th 10pm
MISS MIDCITIES
METROPLEX
Preliminary- to The Official Miss Gay Texas Pageant
Open to All Texas Residents
With Special Guest Dena Malloy
Page 26* Dimensions • August 1989
f4sA^/uc7
Do you stand on your own two feet, or
do you allow other people to dictate
your emotions and reactions? How do
you deal with the everyday crises of
life? Answer the following questions
listen?
4. Do you "throw a fit" when things
don't go your way?
5. Is it hard for you to make promises
because you hate to feel obligated?
Yes or No to find out!
2
of mind?
t. Do you read books and articles on
self-improvement?
2. Do you keep a close check on your
2. Are you bored when you have to
stay home more than two nights a
3. Do you keep a journal of day to
week?
day events?
S. Are you always stressing your
4. Do you give your advice freely,
good points to anyone who will
without prompting?
f. Do you believe that age is a state
finances?
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 27
5. Do you have a hard lime making a
decision until you know the facts?
are too serious about life and how it
should be lived.
3
3
f. Are you a "slave to fashion"?
2. Are you always borrowing clothes,
jewelry, tools, books, etc.?
3. Does money seem to slip through
your fingers?
4. Do you try to hide your problems
from friends and try to solve them
yourself?
5. Do you like romance novels?
You are not very self-reliant, but you
help build up the self-confidence of
others. You may be too much of a
dreamer for your own good. Instead of
fantasizing, you should set out to make
just one of your dreams come true.
Once you've had a taste of success you
will become more self-reliant,
.-u-.
If you have three or more "Yes"
answers in any category, read that
answer. If you have three "Yes"
answers in more than one category,
read both (or all three) answers.
1
You are fairly extroverted and like to
do well in all your endeavors. You
are an independent thinker and don't
like any effort to change your mind.
You are courageous and imaginative,
(Summer fizzles
With Guest DJ ^panky
at Thursday Night
Beer Dust!
however, you should listen more
closely to those around you — their
W
DAILY SPECIALS
opinions and advice could be
SUNDAY.$2 Pitchers
valuable.
MONDAY.Beer Bust
TUESDAY • 25C Draw Beer
WEDNESDAY • $1 Well Drinks
2
You do not rely enough on your own
efforts and therefore you expect too
much of other people. You are fairly
self-confident, but you may be a bit
judgmental. Relax and have fun — you
THURSDAY • Beer Bust
FRIDAY .$2 Rtchers
SATURDAY • Party All Night With Hue Light Specials
DAILY COCKTAIL HGUD
$2 Pitchers
SI Well Drinks
75c Draw Beer
DJ THURSDAY. FRIDAY & SATURDAY
1612 Pork Piece • Ft. Worth • 817/927-9546
Page 28• Dimensions • August 1989
noetry.
The following poem is dedicated to all
those who hove left us because of AIDS.
Wind Blown Hearts
Are we going toScorborough Fair?
No my love,the guards have closed and locked the door.
Scarves hang torn from wind blown hearts.
The jousting is no more.
The knights hove token leave of their shields
And metal bodies lie broken in the fields.
The jugglers ore aging and the jesters ore weeping
The king's chorister sings of lorn and love.
The requiem of the dead will not be ceasing.
Angel's wings mourn the block dove.
Chains of gold and hots with feathers were sold
from peddler's carts, but now ore empty —
As empty as wind blown hearts.
Are we going to Scarborough fair?
No my love,the guards hove closed and locked the door.
Laughter we con no longer shore.
Our tomorrows ore no more.
—We Miss You.
Shondra Rose
Dallas, TX
Would you like to see your poetry or short stories in print? Send us a copy!
Please include your name, address, phone number & signature. All poetry received
will be assumed for publication. Your signature grants Dimensions permission to
publish and verifies that you are the author/owner of said poetry or writings.
Be sure and tell us if you want to use your real name or what pen name you prefer.
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 29
1
horoscope
What's in the Stars for You this month?
LEO
LIBRA
(July 23rd - August 22nd)
A close relationship is likely to have
same ups and downs during the first
(Sept 23rd - Oct 23rd)
Your personal affairs are best kept
under cover during the first week of
week of August. You could end up
being the bad guy,but things will come
out all right. From the 9th thru the
16th luck is with you in business affairs
if you will watch your step. Emotions
may get out of hand at home, keep a
August. Be very discreet, especially at
work right now. From the 9th thru the
16th you may be feeling bored by your
routine.If you can'tget out to socialize,
try entertaining at home.From the 17th
thru the 23rd you could be in a dreamy
cool head.From the 17th thru the 23rd
mood — someone you have been
be generous with your praise and
affection and keep a tight rein on your
money. The urge to splurge could be
overwhelming.From the 24th thru the
interested in for awhile is beginning to
show an interest in you! From the 24th
thru the 31st a good friend could be
worth her weight in gold right now.
31st the emphasis on finances
continues. You can write your own
ticket at work right now.
They will get you out of the house and
outon the town where you'll meetsome
very interesting people!
VIRGO
SCORPIO
(August 23rcl - Sept 22nd)
(Oct 24tti -Nov 22nd)
A romantic fling could have you
walking on air during the first week of
August. Be sure you aren't fooling
A special friend could drop in for a visit
during the first week of August. Plan
some time away from work to enjoy
yourself into thinking it's serious when
it's all in fun. From the 9th thru the
their company. From the 9th thru the
16th be sure to follow your gut feelings
when it comes to personal goals. Your
inner voice will be right on target and
16th get out and socialize. You tend to
be a loner at times and this could bejust
what you need to get rid of the blahs.
may signal a change of course. From
From the 17th thru the 23rd uy not to
the 17th thru the 23rd
expect perfection from those around
you — they are doing their best to
please you! From the 24th thru the
improve a strained relationship by
giving in to an invitation you don't
really want to accept — and you just
you can
31st keep a secret that has been
mighthavefun!Fromthe24ththruthe
entrusted to you. A friend would not
have given you their confidence if you
were not trusted.
31st don't be afraid to change plans at
the last minute. You'll get farther and
be happier if you are flexible this week.
Page 30• Dimensions • August 1989
Property of the Center
SAGIHARIUS
or a partners wishes.From the 9th thru
(Nov 23rd - Dec 21)
Travel could be part of the agenda
during the first week of August.
Whether you are leaving on a trip orjust
Take advantage of the opportunity to
use your business skills but avoid
planning one, your mood should be
upbeat. From the 9th thru the 16th
complicated problem where you feel
don't try to manipulate others. Gentle
persuasion is a much more effective
way to get what you want right now.
From the 17th thru the 23rd you may
have to decide between career
obligations and taking care of a
situation that arises at home. Decide
which is more important to your
security needs. From the 24th thru the
31st greater prestige and income could
be in the picture if you deliver on a
recent promise you made.
the 16th pressure at work builds up.
showing off. From the 17th thru the
23rd you may be intimidated by
totally in the dark. Ask an expert for
help.From the 24th thru the 31st what
you want and what you get may be two
different things. This applies to
romance and career. Be realistic and
plan logically to avoid getting in over
your head.
PISCES
(Feb 19th-Mar 20th)
You may be reading more into a
relationship than there actually is
during the first week of August. Be
CAPRICORN
sure feelings are genuine on both sides
before going off the deep end.From the
(Dec 22nd - Jan 19th)
9th thru the 16th a friendship of long
standing might take a romantic turn —
try to keep your composure! From the
Flattery will get you everywhere during
the first week of August. Just be sure
that you are honest with your praise and
17th thru the 23rd you'd be smart to
emotions. From the 9th thru the 16th
ignore idle gossip that's going around.
any impatience on your part will only
slow you down in the long run. Slow
down and take your time both at home
and on the job. From the 17th thru the
23rd don't pay any attention to rumors
It doesn't involve you and passing it
about a friend or colleague. You have
more important things to do than worry
about untrue whispers. From the 24th
thru the 31st show a loved one how
charade, they will tell you what's
wrong in their own time.
much you care—sometimes you get so
involved in your career that you forget
to show your feelings.
AQUARIUS
(Jan 20th - Feb. 18th)
Avoid getting caught up in details
during the first week of August. You
could lose sight of your main objective
along can get you in trouble. From the
24th thru the 31st a companion could
be under some stress, but doesn't want
you to know it. Go along with the
ARIES
(Mar 21st - April 19th)
You may want some time to yourself
during the first week of August. Go
ahead and take it but be sure to clue
those around you in to the situation.
From the 9th thru the 16th someone
close to you could put you in a difficult
situation.Take care ofproblems as they
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 31
24th thru the 31st you may feel the
urge to go on a spending spree. Don't!
Your finances aren't in great shape
right now and you'll only make them
arise, putting them off will only make
them grow. From the 17th thru the
24th a loved one will be especially
sensitive to your needs. This is a great
time for a change of routine and a
slower pace. From the 24th thru the
worse.
31st don't try to ride roughshod over
someone who could be important to
your future, be nice and you'll go alot
CANCER
(June 22nci - July 22nd)
You may be showing the possessive
side of your nature during the First
week of August. Let go of the reins or
you risk losing a loved one. From the
9th thru the 16th you could go all out
farther.
TAURUS
(April 20th - May 20th)
Don'tlet yourselfgetinto a relationship
that is the least bit restrictive during the
in an affair of the heart. This could be a
lasting relationship if you play your
first week of August. You need room
the 16th a promise could be just that
and nothing more.Hold onto your heart
cards right. From the 17th thru the
23rd a partner who wants your
undivided attention could be upset
about the time you spend at work. A
—and your wallet. From the 17th thru
compromise is the only way out. From
the 23rd a close relationship could be
causing a little stress right now. Try to
ignore the downside, it will go away
quickly if you don't acknowledge it.
From the 24th thru the 31st you attract
lots of attention from others — you
may even be the target of someone's
jealousy. Don't let it upset you.
the 24th thru the 31st you could face
some obligations you'd rather not
assume. Get them out of the way as
quickly as possible so you can enjoy the
rest of the week.
.-u.
to explore right now.From the 9th thru
GEMINI
(May 21st-June 21st)
Be sure to watch what you say both on
thejob and off during the First week of
August.
You could inadvertently
reveal a secretthat has been entrusted to
you. From the 9th thru the 16th avoid
concentrating on emotional issues at
work.Don't allow pressures to build up
/Wemories
SAN ANTONIO'S NEWEST BARi
between you and a co-worker.From the
17th thru the 23rd a friend who has
promised help may not come through.
Don't let it upset you — you can do the
DANONC • JUKEBOX
CALLAGHAN
(512)5W-12ii
job alone and there is probably a very
good reason for their absence.From the
Page 32• Dimensions • August 1989
OPEN 2 TO 2 SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
Irecfory
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)
clubs
P.O. Box 225831 75222 • 948-1546
AIDS Resource Center
Britches & Bloomers
3920 Cedar Springs 75219
Dallas Gay Alliance
809 N. Collins • 860-8717
P.O. Box 190712 75219 .528-4233
organizations
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives
3930 Cedar Springs • 821-1653
Dallas Gay Youth Group
Gay/Lesbian Association of UTA
P.O. Box 19348-77. UTA St. 76019
794-5140
AUSTIN, TX (area code 512)
clubs
300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116•307-7203
Dallas Outdoors
P.O. Box 35474 75235• 276-5270
Dallas Tavern Guild
3900 Lemmon Ave. #220 • 526-5292
Foundation for Human Understanding
Nexus/Petticoat Junction
401 & 401-B E. 2nd.495-9553
528-4233
organizations
528-4233
Gay/Lesbian Young Adults
Affirmation (Methodist)
Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus
7403 Ghool Creek • 451-2329
Austin Lambda
P.O. Box 5455 78763
2727 Oak Lawn 75219 • 528-2811
Gay/Lesbian Student
Lesbia/Gay Political Coalition
Association at UT Austin •458-3971
Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338
P.O. Box 224424 75222 • 828-9882
Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby
528-4233
P.O. Box 2505 78768
Lesbian Visionaries
P.O. Box 191443 75219• 521-9642
Metropolitan Community Church
1100 Sprlngdale Rd.• 929-3660
Oasis Ministry
Lesbian Information Line (UL)
P.O. Box 191443 75219 • 528-2426
Lesbian/Gay Rights Advocates
Metroplex Republicans
P.O. Box 191033 75219.941-8114
5555 N. Lamer Blvd. #L101 • 441-9191
Oak Lawn Community Services
Waterloo Counseling Center
3000 Turtle Creek Raza.Suite 116
507 Powell 78703• 322-9654
75219-5311.520-8108
Texas Human Rights Foundation
Oak Lawn Symphonic Band
2201 N. Lamor # 203 78705 •479-8473
P.O. Box 190973 75219.986-1751
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417
Womyn Together
3920 Cedar Springs.528-4233
DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
businesses
DENTON,TX (areo code 817)
Business Delivery Systems
organizations
14902 Preston Rd. 75240 • 733-1108
COURAGE, Lesbian Gay Student Org.
Crossroads Market
3930 Cedar Springs
c/o Student Activities Center
521-8919 or 1-800-992-6404
Curious Times - Women's Books etc.
4008-D Cedar Springs 75219 • 528-4087
clubs
Jugs • 3810 Congress
P.O. Box 5067 76203.382-3813
FT. WORTH (area code 817)
clubs
Partners
Sue Ellen's
1612 Park Place.924-2519
3903 Cedar Springs • 559-0707
Desert Moon • 5903 Willis • 828-4471
organizations
Affirmation (Methodist).478-7837
organizations
Aftirmation (Methodist)
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 33
HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
clubs
Keystroke
Keystroke Hotline 785-9258
Rancti • 9125 S. Main • 666-3464
orgatiizatlons
AIDS Foundation
3400 Montrose #700 • 524-AIDS
AIDS HOTLINE
c/o Switchboard • 529-3211
Gay/Lesbian Students
University of Houston
4800 Calhoun .529-3211
lnc,P.O. Box 190426
Dallas, TX 75219-0426.(214) 307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor
NY, NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Crisisiine
1-800-SOS-GAYS
National Gay/Lesbian Task Force
1517 U Street NW
Washington D.C. 20009.202-332-6483
The Fund for Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Floor
NY, NY 10012
Gay & Lesbian Switctiboard
P.O. Box 66591 77266 • 529-3211
NORMAN,OK (area code 405)
Houston Gay Political Caucus
organizations
P.O. Box 66664 77266 • 521-1000
Kingdom Community Churcti
614 E. 19th.862-7533
Lambda ALANON
Lambda Center for Alchoholics
1214 Joanne • 521-9772
Women's Resource Center
P,0, Box 5089 73070
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
(area code 405)
Lesbian/Gay Students
University of Houston - Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
Montrose Pool League/Billiards
organizations
PJ 863-8482
PWA Coalition - Houston
3327 Essex Lane .623-4436
2312 NW 39th 73112.794-7464
Oasis the Community Center
2135 NW 39th 73112.525-AIDS
Herland Sister Resources, Inc.
P.O. Box 980601 77098-0601
SAN ANTONIO,TX
(area code 512)
880-9517 or 521-0780
clubs
Womynspace
Women's Softball League
The Circle
6431 Pineshade.868-6256
8021 Pinebrook.341-2818
Memories
LUBBOCK.TX (area code 806)
organizations
6402 Callaghan Road
Lubbock Lesbian/Gay Alliance
P.O. Box 64746 79464.796-2403
Names Project/Lubbock
organizations
Dignity/San Antonio
202 N, St. Mary's.349-3632
Integrity/San Antonio
796-1800 or 744-1957
P.O. Box 150006 78212.684-4920
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Affirmation: United Mettiodists for
Community Church
202 Holland 78212 .822-1 121
LISA (Lesbian Information SA)
828-LiSA (5472)
Lesbian/Gay Concerns
P.O. Box 1021.Evanston, IL 60204
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
P.O. Box 120113 78212-9313
AIDS Action Council
San Antonio Tavern Guild.822-2823
River City Living Metropolitan
729 Eighth St. S.E. Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003 .(202) 547-3101
AIDS 800.1-800-221-7044
Conference For Catholic Lesbians
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND,TX
(area code 512)
P.O. Box 436, Planetarium Station
New York, New York 10024
accomodations
Lyie's Deck • 120 E. Atol St,
Ntl Gay Alliance for Young Adults,
Page 34* Dimensions • August 1989
TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD:
1. Print dearly or type your ad on the form below or on a separate sheet of paper.(If typed on a
separate sheet, please be sure to Include your name,address and phone number.)
2. Count the number of words In the ad. Phone numbers, addresses and zip codes count as one word
each. Hyphenated words count as two words.
3. Figure the cost of the ad by multiplying the number of words times 25c (50c per word for business
and comerclal ads) and multiply the cost of the ad by the number of months you would like It to run.
4. Check the classification In which you would like the ad to appear.
5. Box numbers for personal ads will be assigned and should not bie counted.
6. All classified ads must be paid In advance. Please enclose a check or money order for the total
amount of the ad.
AD INFO
All personal information will be held in strictest confidence
Name ■
Address
.Zip.
City/State
□ Personals
n Messages
□ Books/Publications
D Travel
□
□
_Phone(
Roommates
For Rent/Lease
O For Sale
□ Help Wanted
)
EH Work Wanted
nProfessional Services
□ Investments
□Miscellaneous
Please print or type your ad in the space below:
No. of words (250 ea.)*
No. Bold words (500 ea.)*.
$-
No. Months to run
Total Cost-
Business and Commercial Ads are 500 for regular wording and $1 for bold type.
Complete form and mail to:
dimensions • P.O. Box 856 • Lubbock, TX 79408 • (806) 797-9647
HOW TO ANSWER A #'d PERSONAL AD
Youf
Put Your reply in an envelope, seal shut and put your return
Return
address and the Box # on it as shown. Be sure to stamp this
Address
envelope as well as the one you send to us!
Place this in another envelope and mail to the address above,
we will forward your letter unopened to the person who placed
the ad.
Box #XXX
Your
Return
^dAess
DIMENSIONS
I
P.O. Box 856
Lubbodt.TX 79406
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 35
2" X 1 1 /2"
RATES:
Display Ad
250 Per Word
With Border
& Bold Headline
500 Per Word BOLD TYPE
Add $ 1.50 for Ads In ALL CAPS
$25 per Month
Deadline for Qassified Ads is the 20th of each month prior to the month of publication. Payment must
accompany all ads. AU Qassified Ads wiU be accepted at the discretion of Dimensions. Dimensions will not
be held responsible for errors in your ad after the first month of publication and cannot be held liable for more
than the cost of the original ad.
personal
I'M a loyal, affectionate, spiritual,
professional who believes in honesty,
optimism, and monogamy. I enjoy
dancing, dining out, movies, and
GWF - Seeking Professional Feminine
Lady (26-35)for one on one long term
friendship and relationship. We are
both; mature, sincere, honest, funny,
nature.If you're tired ofthose who play
mind games and you're in your 30's or
early 40's, please write. I don't drink,
smoke, or take drugs. HOUSTON.
Reply to Box #191
energetic, adventurous, and enjoy the
simple things life has to offer as well as
good times and good friends. We share
lots of romantic, intimate hours with
walks in the rain, bubble baths by
candlelight, picnics with wine and
cheese. We start slow like a seed which
local single, attractive lesbians. Please
will grow and flourish from mutual
caring. If interested send letter and
photo. I am reaching for your hand in
hopes of touching your heart. Dallas
no smokers,barflys. Write: Box #196.
area. Reply to Box #201.
GWF, attractive, teacher/entertainer,
enjoys sports, wanting to meet:
professional 35-40's, non-drinker,
non-smoker, no drugs, I have western
interests, artistic, musical, gentle,
creative. Reply to Box #200.
GWF 33 y/o. Southeast Arizona,
Professional, good personality, enjoys
outdoors, scuba, golf, skiing, reading,
computers, most music. Seeks friends
and lover. Reply to Box #199.
SINGLE Attractive Lesbian new to
Carrollton-FB wants to meet other
Page 36* Dimensions • August 1989
400 books, records, videos (including
WOi!HA»J TO WOJUAIV
Many women ore choosing
CHOICES-THE MATCHMAKER to
introduce them to other
women. C-TM is personol,
confidential, and services
women throughout Texas.
Register now for Free!
Texas
1-800-448-2208
Dallas
214-368-1519
essages
ALL Naiad titles). Send 2 stamps to:
Womankind Books, Dept. DTX, 5
Kivy St., Huntington Station, NY
11746. Mailed discreetly.
FREE introductory mail-order package
from America's world class lesbian/
gay
and
feminist
bookstore:
Giovanni's Room, 345 South I2th
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Call
toll free: ,800-222-6996. Monthly
update subscriptions free to customers.
^e/p *24Janted
WANT to trade for or BUY GRACE
JONES music and especially posters.
Name your price. List what you have
and send to Boxholder, P.O. Box
24865, Denton,TX 76204.
HI Diane! I am so glad to have met you,
thought you would like to recieve this
magazine. Love,Laurie.
Commercial Upholstery Subcontfactor
wanted for company owned by
conscientious, spiritually enlightened
woman. Must be of unique qualities:
self-motivated, reliable, dependable,
diligent and organized. Must have car.
Previous experience a plus, but am
willing to train. Salary is negotiable.
Serious applicants only, references
requested. Please respond to LISA
(214)321-5979
^ooks/
^ublicofions
professional
WOMEN LOVING WOMEN, all
Services
ages, write/meet - EVERYWHERE! through The Wishing Well.
Established 1974. Confidential,
prompt- Tender, loving alternative to
"The Well of Loneliness."
Introductory copy $5.00 (mailed
discreetly first class). Also, "Well-
TO LEARN HOW
TO ANSWER A
Talk" Tapes. Free information; P.O.
Box 713090, Santee, CA 92072-3090.
NUMBERED
PERSONAL AD
FREE LESBIAN MAIL ORDER
BOOK CATALOG, describing over
SEE PAGE 35.
August 1989 • Dimensions • Page 37
Kor^tf{ //ii
tieLbd /-
\K
f<oMka4T^)/
fM /tUSTtiO- M(^5' ^^
lo LVNN ^
^
y^ULL ALUJAy^ lAi^VE.
Oo^ M^Ms-.
LdVB Moh/l^Vfti>
1
PUI YUUI^ MbbSAGb UN IHb GI^AI-l-lll PA(:ib hOU hUhb!
Say "Happy Birthday", tell a joke, tell somebody to "Get Lost"!
Wtxjtever you want,we'll print It right here for no charge!
No explicit ianguage please.
Graffiti will be printed on a first cxjme, first serve basis.
Send your Graffiti today! Send It to:
Dimensions• Graffiti Page • P.O. Box 856• Lubbock,TX 79408
Page 38• Dimensions • August 1989
Unrversily oJ Central Oklahoma Library. Edmond OK
M 001 110 932
Property of the Center
'I
T-Shirt• Sweatshirts • Golf Caps
Available in Hot Pinli, Orchid,
Mint Green & White
50% Cotton/50% Polyester
PRICE LIST
TX Resident Sales Tax
612.00 ea.
617.00 ea.
67.00 ea.
T-Shixts
Sweatshirts
Golf Caps
.90
1.27
.53
Fill Out Form & Be Sure to Include Check or Money Order For Full Amount
CIRCLE COLOR & SIZE. FILL IN QUANTITY. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER
I MORE THAN ONE COLOR OR SIZE. PLEASE PUT ON SEPERATE SHEET.
T-ShIrt
Pink, Orchid, Green, White — S, M, L, XL — #
Sweatshirt... Pink, Orchid, Green, White — S, M, L, XL — #
Golf Cap .... Pink, Orchid, Green, White — One Size — #
Name.
.City.
AddressState
-Zip.
.Phone.
Please Allow 2 to 6 weeks for delivery
MAIL TO: DIMENSIONS, P.O. BOX 856, LUBBOCK, TX 79408
- Temporal Coverage
- 1980-1989
Linked resources
- Hierarchies
-
Herland Archive
- All Resources (Private)
- Themes
- LGBTQ+ (482 items)
- Feminism (40 items)
- Faith and Religion (51 items)
- Activism and Advocacy (69 items)
- HIV/AIDS (25 items)
- Education (18 items)
- Literature (20 items)
- Art (16 items)
- Themes
- All Resources (Private)