Dimensions : v.2: no.2(1987:Aug.)

Title: Dimensions : v.2: no.2(1987: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: 1987-08
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August 1987

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Table of Contents
Vol. 1 Issue 11
June 1987

IFEATUEES
13 Ways to Make Sure
A Romance Doesn't Work

16

Couples: The First Year

22

Lesbians & AIDS

Some Facts you should know

24

Quiz: How Well Do You
Know Yourself?
28

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

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Dear Agnes
Horoscope
Directory

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34

Classifieds

37

'Foetry &fiction
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Dimensions

ATTENTION

P.O. Box 856

DISTRIBUTORS:

Lubbock,TX 79408
797-9647

If you have not re-

Office Hrs: lpm-6pm Mon-

cieved your copios of
Dimensions by the 15th
of the month, please

Roxanne IIujiter/Editor

notify our offices.

Kelly Chambers/Assistant
Editor

We hove hod mony

pockoges returned to us

Tasha Sumiier/Adverfising

in the lost few months
ond need to be notified

Director

Roxanne Hunter/News Editor

of oddress chonges,
etc.

Contributing Editors:
Shannon Lacy
Kelly Chambers

Also, pieose coil or write
us concerning your

Linda Monroe

specioi events to be
pioced in the "Whot's

Cameron Taylor
Judy Smith

Goin' On" column.
Shannon Lacy/Production

if you hove ony

Mfanager

questions concerning

Suzanna Reilly/Southwest

odvertising,shipping or

Distribution

Cameron Taylor/Staff
Photographer

listings in the Directory or
"Whot's Goin' On",

please coll :

Houston Representatives
Debbie Marshall
Debbie Scott

(806)797-9647
or write:

Please Contact Our Offices For

DIMENSIONS
P.O. Box 856

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In

Houston

Debbie
or

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Marshall

Debbie

(713)

Call:
Scott

869-0429

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FROM THE EDITOR
When we first began planning the original format of Dimensions, one primary
feature was a column that would cover 'WHAT'S COIN ON'. This column is a

service to our readers. It keeps them informed of upcoming events, conventions, and

activities in various cities. This is particularly good if you are traveling to a sistercity and wondering what events may be taking place during your visit there. In fact,
some events result in a trip you otherwise would not have planned.

Another service to "out of towners" is our directory. It lets people know where your
business or club is located. I have heard several times,"I didn't know they had a bar."

OR, "I thought they only had that one bar." The worst thing you can ever do is

assume people know about your business because, believe it or not, there are alot of
people who don't. This is esftecially true if a traveler is unfamiliar with your city and
does not have friends there.

Not only is 'WHAT'S COIN ON' a service to our readers, but to the businesses and
organizations who are featured in the column each month. It is free advertising for
your business. There are some events we miss because we are uninformed. We do not

have representatives in every city. Fortunately, we have Debbie Marshall and Debbie
Scott in the Houston area. Many times we receive press releases to late for
publication. This is unfortunate for both your organization and our readers who may
miss out because they were not informed.

Our deadline is the 20th of the month prior to publication (for the September issue,
we must receive press releases and correspondence on August 20th, even sooner if
possible). If it arrives later, we cannot get it in.

We welcome your calls and correspondence. One of our main purposes is to inform.
Please notify us about what the most convenient time to reach you is. If we call to
verify an event or confirm information, please let our staff know when the most

convenient time and place to contact you is. It cost us money and time to run people
down on the phone, both of which we have precious litde of.
We appreciate your assistance and continued support.
Roxanne Hunter
Editor

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Hi Dimensions,
I was surprised and pleased to read your

Dear Editor:

I was given a copy of Dimensions by a
friend. The copy I recieved was a June issue
and I agree with one of the women who
wrote you — thank you for a publication
dedicated solely to women.
So many
publications are directed so strongly to men
that I hardly enjoy reading them anymore.

announcement in the Lesbian News in L.A.

Being from the West Texas, New Mexico
area, I didn't know any sisters. I moved to
California to meet some.

Even though my relations in Texas & New
Mexico do not know of my sexual
preference, I am involved in gay aaivities
in Long Beach. I am a member of "Women

Good Luck!

Sincerely,

on Women' at "The Center".

Nina

I would be happy to communicate with

Houston, TX

anyone from your area.
I am enclosing a story I wrote for our now
departed monthly news letter.
Looking forward to hearing from you,

Hi!

I was delighted to fmd your little magazine
at Liberty Books here in Austin. It is so
much better for me than that other magazine
(who's name we will not mention), and
other publications are either too this or
that, or serve the whole U.S. I am really
cherishing Dimensions.
To those of you who conceived the idea and
had the courage to follow through:
congratulations, best of everything and

Jan

Editors note: If there is anyone in the West
Texas or New Mexico area who would like

to correspond with Jan write to §115
Dear Editor,
The poem "I Know a Woman Who Loves

and is Afraid" by Susan Whitmire in your
June issue is beautiful. When I read it I

count on my support in every way. I love

thought it was nice, but later the same

the variety of interests presented. It seems
so "normal" and that feels so good. Some
lesbian literature seem to bury me in
lesbianism and tends to forget that I am a

evening I read it aloud to my girlfriend and
I cried, so did she. Tharrk you for sharing it
Karen

whole person. As best I can teU so far.

Piano, TX

Dimensions

means

to

allow

me

to

experience all my "dimensions" as a whole
person while enjoying my womanhood as a

Hello,
I hope you're all doing wonderful? Thank
you very much for the information you

lesbian. I love it!

printed for us. We had a very successful and
enjoyable trip to Dallas, when we played

Sincerely,

RUMORS. And, we are looking forward to

Austin, TX

Heiga Cozad

this next weekend at the NORTH 40 in
Dallas. Texas is a wonderful state. The

people are really nice.
I have enclosed some information about a

We would like to hear from

Women's get together. The women putting
this all together want to invite as many
women as possible. I volunteered to help do

you!
We want your cximments on

thaL Could you please include in August and

anything you want to talk about!
Send your letters to; P.O. Box 856

Dimensions,current events or

September issues this information in your
"What's

Coin

On"

section?

We

sure

Lubbock,TX 79408.

appreciate your help.
Keep up the great work!

All letters must Include name

address and phone number. Names
will be withheld If so requested.

Betty Terrell
Cosmos Productions

Tulsa, Okia

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WARNING 1 11
FT. WORTH POLICE PLACE FAKE GAY AD
According to the TCGA NEWS Tarrant
County Gay Alliance has discovered that a
telephone number listed in a piersonal
advertisement in an area gay publication
belongs to the City of Fort Worth, and is
ajjparendy being answered by the Fort
Worth Police.

A local man notified

Tarrant Coimty Gay Alliance that he was
supposed to meet with the man in the
advertisement, but he never showed up,
and also acted strange. When he began
receiving harassing telephone calls a few
days later, he became worried that the
advertisement may have been a phony
placed by an anti-gay hate group. A few

months ago in Illinois, a hate group
placed a fake personal ad in a gay
publication. When the ad was answered,
the group sent copies of the replies to
neighbors and employers, along with a
warning to 'avoid this homosexual at all
costs.' A member of the Gay Alhance

called the number printed in the
advertisement (shown at right). A man's
voice on an answering machine urged the
caller to leave information, and stating
that "Your call is very important to me,
and I am very discreet." This seemed like
a very odd message to put on an answering
machine, so further investigation revealed
that the telephone was located at 350 West

Belknap Street, on the third floor. This
address was not familiar to the TCGA

investigator, but he guessed it might be
the housing project at Belknap and
Henderson streets. He decided to drive to
the address, and was shocked to find that

the address is that of the new county jail
and Fort Worth Policy admimstration

building west of the Court House. The
directory in the lobby showed the Police

Investigative Division on the third floor.
The TCGA mvestigator reported an
overwhelming feeling of disgust as he
discovered that this fake ad to entrap gays

was not placed by some kook, but by the
Fort Worth Police, who are paid through
his taxes to "protect" him.
817-877-0169 METROPLEX TX AREADISCREET

WHITE

MALE

MID

THIR'nES, CLEAN INTERESTED IN
THE YOUNGER

CROWD FAMILY

FUN, CORRESPONDENCE, PHOTOS,
VIDEOS, MAGAZINES, MALE OR
FEMALE, LET'S SHARE OUR PAST
EXPERIENCES. CALL AND WE'LL
GET

TOGETHER

OVER

DRINKS.

CALL BETWEEN 8:00 AND 10:00 AM
PLEASE.

Relations between the gay community and
Fort

Worth

Police

Chief

Thomas

Windham have been somewhat cool.

Windham promised an open line of
communication between the police and

gays, but has irked some gays and civil
libertarians by what is seen as excessive
interest in raiding businesses selling 'dirty'
books and video tapes to consenting
adults. Windham took credit for closing

last year the city's only gay bookstore.
Arrests of gays in public parks are up

sharply. Although the laws against public
lewdness ^)ply equally to heterosexuals
and homosexuals,

arrest

of

we don't recall any

heterosexual

couples

in

automobile back seats.

Magazines accepting personal ads of this
type are very careful to acceik ads only
from adults seeking other adults.
It would seem that the police would have

quilting bees during the week of August
17-24. Calling their effort "AIDS Quilt

better things to do than sit around waiting

for phone responses from ads in 'swinger'
magazines. This ad is written in such a
way that it may even appear in

Week ", organizers hope to encourage

participation in the NAMES Project
throughout the United States in time for

heterosexuaUy- oriented magazines.
What's disturbing is wondering exactly
what the police are doing with the names

the October 11th display on the Capitol

Mall, part of the National March on
Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
"We hope that political clubs, AIDS
agencies, sports teams, professional

and phone numbers the ad generates. It
would be naive to think that they are not

keeping this information for 'queer files,'
1970's. At

associations, churches, synagogues, and

that time the Fort Worth Police were

other groups will set aside time during
Quilt Week to create memorial panels for

which takes us back to the

observed taking down license plate
numbers at gay bars and at a church with a

their members and friends who have died,"

ministry

predecessor

said Executive Director Cleve Jones. TTie

organization of TCGA filed a civil action
suit, and Judge Eldon B. Mahon ruled in

three-feet by six-feet panels may be made
of any durable, light-weight fabric.
Complete panels will be sewn together by

to

gays. The

March, 1978 that the police must cease

the NAMES Project in San Francisco,
then shipped to Washington, DC for the
National March. "We hope to include

this activity and destroy their files of
license numbers.

The Gay Alliance finds the current action
of the Fort Worth Police Department in
the same vein: A gross invasion of the

privacy of consenting

panels from every part of the country for
the display at the Capitol, but we must

receive them in San Francisco by
September 15th," stressed Managing
Director Mike Smith. "Local groups and
individuals can help us reach this goal by
sponsoring workshops and displays during

adults. The

publisher of the magazine involved says
he has never run into a situation like this,

and gay organizations in other Texas cities
cannot recall local police being involved
in such dirty business. The Gay Alliance
requests that the Fort Worth City Council
conduct an independent investigation as to
whether this sort of activity is a proper
function of the police department.

AIDS Quilt Week."
For more information please contact the
NAMES Project at 415/863-0767 or
415/626-5725.
Tax
deductible
contributions may be sent to: The
NAMES Project, P.O. Box 14573, San
Francisco, CA 94114

NAMES PROJECT
NEEDS HELP FOR AIDS
QUILT

DALLAS LESBIANS
FORM ORGANIZATION

SAN FRANCISCO- Organizers of the
NAMES Project are requesting the
assistance

of

local

activists

DALLAS- There is an amazing group of
women in the city of Dallas who believe

and

organizations in building the national
"AIDS Quilt" memorial. Fabric panels
bearing the names of people lost to the
AIDS epidemic are being sewn into a
massive quilt for display in Washington,
D.C. on Sunday, October 11, 1987.
Creators of the fabric tribute are asking
local organizations and individuals to
sponsor panel-making
workshops or

the time has come for lesbians to be a

visible force of the community. Several
hundred women have united under the
name of the DALLAS AREA LESBIAN
VISIONARIES (DALY). A name which

clearly identifies their purpose. They
share a vision that Dallas has the capacity
to become one of the major Lesbian
ciiltural centers in the southwest area.

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They have implemented several projects
that clearly state this to the rest of the
world. First and most impressive was the
establishment of a telephone hot-line
aimed at informing callers of happenings
and events in the area.

Association of

Gay and Lesbian
Psychiatrists
The Association of Gay and Lesbian
Psychiatrists (AGLP), after a two year

The Lesbian

period of rapid growth, has become one of
the largest nationally oriented physicians'
organizations in the United State dedicated
to gay and lesbian issues. Current
projections anticipate that AGLP will
become the nation's largest sometime in

Information Line (nicknamed 'LBL', area
code 214-528-2426) goes beyond just

being a calendar of events. It is a useful
tool for travelers in search of a place to

stay, people in search of a job, jobs in
search of people, or anything else for
which a use might be found. It consists
of a recording informing the listener of

1987. In 1986, the American Psychiatric

Association (APA) completely removed
all references to homosexuality &om its

events and allows for unlimited time to

diagnostic nomenclature. Psychiatry is

leave a message. The lines are monitored

the only medical specialty to have taken a
public stance that homosexuality does not
represent a medical or mental disorder and

hourly and all calls returned.

Although the phone line will help
Lesbians in the southwest, the Visionaries

has decried state laws discriminating

didn't stop there. They meet monthly and

against gays and lesbians. This stance has
enabled many psychiatrists, who otherwise
would have remained well closeted, to join
the AGLP (which is loosely allied with
the APA) resulting in AGLP's dramatic
growth. AGLP will be celebrating its
10th Armiversary during the APA Annual
Convention in Montreal in May of 1988.

assess the needs, wants and issues of the

community. They have established and
helped coordinate special interest groups
which allow those interested(in whichever

group>s) to participate at a level where they
feel comfortable. Some of the groups
available are:
Arts & Entertauunent,

Sports, a Business Referral Directory, an
Educators Supjwrt Group, Writers,
Womenspace, a Newcomers Welcome

For further info write to AGLP; 1721

Addison Street; Philadelphia, Pa 19146

Wagon, and many more.
The Visionaries made a terrific showing at

PAINTING EXHIBIT AND
RECEPTION

Dallas' Razzle Dazzle. They have plans
for a Lesbian "Floatilla" for the Gay Pride

Parade. One special interest group is

AUSTIN- Liberty Books announces an

planning a Gay Festival Day which

exhibit of paintings entitled "Cork: Recent
Works" through August 22.

hopefully will become an annual event
with music, crafts, entertainment and fun

Robert "Cork" Frausto, 32, is a native

for all.

The DALV have the visions to determine

Texan of hispanic and Native American
heritage. He is originally from San

what goals they want to achieve. They
have the cohesive energies to accomplish

Antonio. He studied Art at the University
of Texas and St Edward's University in

any goal and they have a good track record.

Austin.

The Visionaries meet every third Tuesday
of each month at Rumors(located at 5039
Willis) from 7:30-9:30. For information

Prior shows, aU in San Antonio, include

shows at Shown/Davenport Galleries; the
Las Palmas and Cortez Branch S.A.
Public Libraries; and a 24-foot mural

call UL at (214)528-2426.
Dallas Area Lesbian Visionaries meets

every third Tuesday of each month from
7:30 to 9:30 pmat Rumors, 5039 Willis.

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depicting Holy Week in a chapel at St.
George Maronite Church. He has also
designed and built numerous award-

winning floats for the annual Fiesta
parades in San Antonio.
Cork's recent works are in acrylic on wood
or canvas, painted in an expressionistic/
impressionistic style, using vivid colors.
His subjects include bar scenes, portraits,
and primivitist landscapes which are an
exploration of gay identity. The paintings
are available for sale.

Frausto will be honored with a reception

in Liberty Books on Saturday, August 1,
1987, from 3-5 p.m.

no manuscripts are read at Naiad Press

initially).

DALLAS AIDS FOOD
PANTRY MOVED
DALLAS- The Food Pantry has been
moved behind the AIDS Resource Center,

3920 Cedar Springs Road.
Building materials for shelving is needed
and grocery items; fruit juices, cheese,
meats (fresh and canned), sugar, pancake
mixes, cakes, cake mixes etc..

WRITERS & EDITOR
NEEDED FOR LESBIAN
BOOKS
THE NAIAD PRESS, INC., P.O. Box

10543, Tallahassee, Florida, 32302 (904)
539-9322 is looking for an editor to
handle an anthology to be published
entitled THERE'S SOMETHING I'VE
BEEN MEANING TO TELL YOU. The

Donations can be dropped off at the AIDS
Resource Center.

SUPER HAPPY HOUR
4pm til 8 pm
Mon. thru Fri. with Richard

$1.25 Longnecks & Well Drinks
750 SchnapjK & Draft Beer

editor should be a Lesbian mother (birth or

co-parent) who has experienced or expects

SUNDAYS

to exjjerience the process of disclosing

4pm til 10pm Beer Bust
6-8pm Free Potluck Dinner

sexual orientation, 'coming out', to the
child or children.

We envision the anthology as being a

HAPPY HOUR PRICES

source book of personal reminiscences of

Mondays-Wednesdays-Sundays

lesbians and gay men who are natural or
CO or adoptive parents and who are faced,
will be faced, have been faced with the

process of explaining their personal sexual
orientation to their child or children.

THE NAIAD PRESS is also looking for
several full length lesbian science fiction
novels.

BEER BUSTS
Tuesdays - Thurdays

C & W DANCE LESSONS
Every Tuesday & Thursday with Tom
'Tanya Seville" Campbell & Tony Parker

We are not interested in pseudo science
fiction nor in tacked on lesbian characters
but an intelligent balance between the

BLACKJACK
Tuesday thru Saturday with David & Pam

fields of interest. To date no clearly
classifisable lesbian science fiction exists

with a handful of exceptions. This is a
field crying for exploration. Lesbian
authors, what planet are you on?
Contact Barbara Grier at 904-539-9322 or

the

address

above

for

manuscript

submission instructions. (DO NOT mail

manitscript without preliminary contact.

HOUSTON
(713) 666-3464

•

9150 S. Main

^Tm COOL HOME OF HOT COUNTRY
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WHAT'S GCIN' ON
A Monthly Listing of Special Events
TULSA,

OK-Friends,

Friends,

Friends!!! The women of Tulsa

having

a

campout...YOU

are

ARE

INVITED! It will be September 11,
12, & 13th. at Ft. Gibson Lake,

HORSE is playing the Newlywed
Game every Friday night starting

August 14th. Each night's winner
will go to the finals in 6 weeks and
the winner of the finals wins a

Sequoyah State Park, the Group

weekend trip to Galveston and $100

Camping Area. 8 cabins that sleep 18
people each will be provided, as well
as, a large mess hall with walk-in
refrigerator & full kitchen facilities.

in cash!

Recreation

activities

will include

sports events, friendship, fun, and
entertainment.

PRETTY

BOY

FLOYD, the all girl band from

Tulsa will be playing Friday and
Saturday night 10

p.m.-whenever.

$1.5.00 per person before Sept. 5th or
$20.00 per person at the event, $5.00
if you come just to hear the band and
leave. PLEASE, prepay if possible!
For

more

info

contact:

The

Gathering, Tulsa, OK 918-2995298

or

Cosmos

Productions

918-445-0383

AUSTIN

-

ANTONIO

-

Thursday,

August 6th catch the Miss Gay TriCounty at the ROSE with Jessica
Welles as Emcee. Also, there will

be special apearances by Tasha
Kohl, former Miss Gay America and
Pauletta de Leigh, Miss Gay
Southwest U.S.A. and former Miss
Gay Texas.

AUSTIN - Lordy mercy! The
GETAWAY has got a full month

planned! We'll start with the weekly
specials: Sundays the Pool
Tournament starts at 6:30pm with
Beer Bust from 9-10pm, Mondays,

play "Climb the Ladder" starting
NEXUS

&

PETTICOAT JUNCTION are the

places to be on Sunday! There's Free
Beer until 6pm at NEXUS with

Happy Hour prices starting at 6 and
going all night! PETTICOAT
JUNCTION also has Happy Hour

all night on Sundays so don't miss
out! (For those of you who don't
know,on Friday and Saturday Nights,

you pay one cover charge for both
bars and the patio. Dance to country

& western, disco, or just sit and talk
under the stars...the choice is yours!)
HOUSTON

SAN

The

ROCK

'N'

at 8pm with 250 Draft beer,
Wednesdays it's $1.25 Corona all
night long, and Thursdays, the ever-

popular Drink & Drown! With all
you can drink for $5.00 or 750 Dralt
& Shots! On Fridays, check out the
shows...on the 7th it's Crystal
Collins, 14lh - Lady Victoria &
Co., 21st - Danielle Sommers
and the 28th

- Tamara Fox!

Saturday's are special nights at the
GETAWAY,on the 8lh, you can get
wet at the "Wet T-Shirt Contest,
15th - A 50's Sock Hop, 22nd The Dating Game, Part 2, and

-11- on

the 29th - an

All Male

Impersonator Show! Oh Yeah,
don't forget to say hello to Karen

while your there! Enjoy!

on the 13th of July. The RANCH
donated equipment and Betsy (owner
of the RANCH) was behind the bar

SAN ANTONIO - Don't miss out

helping out all night long. We should
all applaud the efforts of those

on
the
Tuesday
Night
Discussion Groups every other
Tuesday at the JEZEBEL. Not only
are they informative, they're fun too!
Check at the bar for upcoming topics

SAN

and details.

Union between June and Carol,

DALLAS - Don't forget that you
can play the Dating Game or the
Newlywed Game every Wednesday
night at RUMORS! Or, if you don't
feel like romance then Thursday night
Bingo and Trivial Pursuit is may
be the thing for you!

involved. Over 23 people performed
and many more helped out behind the
scenes. Thanks everyone!

ANTONIO

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A

Holy

new owners of The ROSE in San
Antonio took place on June 13lh at
the MCC church in San Antonio. A
small reception was held afterwards at

The ROSE. Followed by a three day
trip to South
Congralations!

Padre

Island.

HOUSTON - "GULP" tJie musical
produced by Marion Coleman was
held over at KINDRED SPIRITS due

DID YOU KNOW
HOUSTON

-

BACCHUS

to popular demand! Although we
haven't seen it, we've heard it's great
&

DIMENSIONS, with the help of alot
of people raised over S1400 for the
Omega House at a benefit
last
month in Houston. Omega House
is a care facility for AIDS patients and
the benefit was held in honor of

Cheryl (last name withheld), the

fust woman admitted. Cheryl died

and a Dimensions rep will see it
before it's run is up and we'll have
full details next month!

AUSTIN - MCC Austin River
Rabbits tubed down the San Marcos
River, July Ilth. If you are interested
in future summer activities call 929-

3660. Don't miss out!

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Dear Agnes,

Dear Confused,

I am twenty-five years old and I fell in

Yes, move out immediately if not
sooner! Living in the same house
with them is not going to help your

love with a woman who was eleven

years older than me. She knew that I
loved her, but she felt that I was only
"in love" with her. I helped her get
over her last lover and I stood by her.

already ailing ego or self esteem. Life
is too short to put yourself through
such emotional hell. Noone can be all

She helped me get over a rape that
happened in March. We were together

giving all of the time, and it is

for seven months and have had several

giving. Your letter leaves me with the
impression that you feel you have
brought this on yourself. If there is a
victim, it's you. You shouldn't feel
guilty about moving out, or about

fights.

My problem is that she just told me
she has been seeing my best friend. I
was very shocked. Both of them have
told me that they did not mean for
this to happen. They have even asked

definately time for you to stop

not wanting to talk to your "best
friend". However remember your"best

me to share a house with them.

friend" did not get in this situation all

I do need a place to live. I have been
staying at my ex-lovers house and so
has her new girlfriend. I sleep in the

by herself. As I have said before,
often we place blame on friends and

kid's room or in the floor. It hurts me

just as much to blame,if not more.

not lovers, when in fact lovers are

knowing that there is someone on my

side of the bed. I still get along with
my ex-lover, but not too well with
my best friend.
My question is, do you think I will
just keep hurting myself if I keep
living with them?

My ex-lover knows that I will always
be there for her and I feel she will

always be there for me. I just can't
stand to talk to my best friend
anymore.

Am I wrong for that?
Confused In Denton

Dear Agnes,

I moved to Houston three weeks ago.

I am eighteen and 1 have a lover who
had to stay home while I am here
going to school. I'm very in love
with her. Since I came here I decided
to see how much I love her and how
faithful I am. So I tried going out to
the clubs here and I met nice loking
women that were interested in me. I
noticed that I didn't want of feel

-13- anything for them.

My lover is only 16 and, according to
the law, she cannot leave home until

she is 17. Her parents hate me
because they won't accept that we are

gay and love each other. So, I can't

over and over. If you find a way to get
mail to your lover, be aware that she
needs to be very, very careful with

those letters. Especially in her parents

house. Good luck.

even write to her. I talk to her once a

week on the phone and she tells me
she loves me and she will wait. But

both of us are going crazy without

Write to Dear ognes
with your problems or

have ever been apart.What do we do?

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each other. This is the longest we

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Dear Crazy,
There is nothing to do but wait!
According to the law, you could be
put in jail for contributing to the
delinquency of a minor and/or
kidnapping and statutory rape.
Considering the way her parents feel
this is a very real possibility if she
leaves home to live with you right
now.

A year may seem like a long time to
you right now, but try to see the
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by Ashley Taylor
1. On the First date, vou talk about
having a commitment.

Concentrate on having a good time
and getting to know each other. Don't
be pushy about a commitment, you
might push that person away.
2.Nag and worry about her ex.

Come on girls everyone is allowed to
have a past. Concentrate on making
your current relationship satisfying
for both of you.
3.Take vour date to the bar and then

gripe about who she dances with.
That's what bars are for, to socialize

somewhat femme, don't tell your date
all about picking out nail polish. Try
to talk about things both of you can
get into.

5. Think that evervone is after vour
woman. Don't be possessive. You
might think that your girlfriend is topnotch, but to others she may be like
Lassie; friendly but too furry.

G. Take her for granted. Expect to
have a meal on the table and your
clothes washed. If you keep doing
this, you will run her off and then

you'll have to eat your own cooking.

and have a good time. If you can't

handle that, then I wish you good

7. Love her onlv when she's haonv

luck when you invite your date to
come over and dance with only you in
between commercials on your stereo.

strong and confident. She needs you
more when she is down and out If

you won't give her support, there is
always someone else who will.

4. If vou are into athletics and vour
date isn't, do not talk about how to

slide into home plate. If you are

8. After the 1st, night vou sleep

16- together,

tell

her

she

reminds

vou of so & so in bed. Then you can
then try yelling "Good morning" as
she is walking out the front door.
9. Criticize the dresses she wears. At
least, her wardrobe does not consist

strictly of 501s and flannel shirts.
There's always someone who will like

everything you like.
12.Get angrv and make a scene if she

talks to her ex. Get a grip. Honey! It
says alot about a person if they can be
friends with their ex-lovers. Are you
friends with any of yours?

that dress or the stores wouldn't sell

13. Last but not least, expect vour

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lover to do evervthing with vou.
Sometimes it is nice to go shop with
a friend or have a beer. Let your wife
out of the house without you being
10 inches behind her and you might
have more things to talk about when
you are together. A relationship that
puts other activities and friends in the
back seat is more than likely headed

10. Expect vour girlfriend to he
Princess
Charming
everyday.
Everyone has an off day. It's ok for
her to "muddy" her white horse—
haven't you muddied yours a couple of
times.

11. Expect vour girlfiiend to think
vour best friend is super. Just because

you enjoy watching your firiend slam
down beers and dance on tables,

doesn't mean your girlfriend does.
You can not expect her to like

for disaster.

Of course, you should take all this
with several grains of salt and please
don't call us in the morning if this
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It was April of'85 when they all were
together as part of my life. Each
spaced well apart in their 27th year.

hold her close within my arms. Hers
was the most stable of the three

friendships. Our working together
would give our friendship the time

"The eldest, who would turn 28 on the

5th of June was the newest of my
acquaintances, the one who would
flutter quickly through my life
leaving a dark void of mental
yearning. Jill, with her purple
streaked hair, her ribboned pigtail, her
ultra bright green tennis shoes, her
latest college mod clothes, daring the
world to consider her a part of the
norm. She could pass for 18 when she
laughed and looked unassuredly around

needed to develop.
The middle one. Shannon, my young

filly. Twenty seven last year on the
9th of September. She pranced around
in fields of clover and honey, flirting

and romancing all who came within
her view. 1 had known her the longest

but only learned her name on my
birthday. May 2. For she was the

present 1 gave myself. An hour 1 gave
myself to sit, eat chocolate-chip ice
cream and bask in the radiance of her

the room. But she seemed older than

her years when 1 looked into her light

personality. Shannon, 1 knew when 1

green eyes and saw worry or pain. 1
would never know for sure which, our
friendship was much too new for me

asked her name it would not be an

ordinary name. It had to fit her

personality. It did. Hers was the most
unlikely fi-iendship, the one that could

to pry. But 1 was sure of one thing,
the wisdom 1 saw within those eyes
would make it possible for her to
write the novels she was longing to
create. She would pass through my

not be for she was a butch and
hutches
have
always
been

repulsive to me. But her personality,
her laughter, her smile, and most of
all her deep brown eyes that always
seem to be probing into a secret place
within my heart kept drawing me
restlessly back to her. She has a very

life as a cool summer rain leaving my
life sparkling, refreshed, wanting and
longing for more.
The youngest had just turned 27 in
January.
Terry
the
most

special place in my heart, always,

domesticated of the three as maybe

always, for it was her honesty,
finally, about her life, her lover that
changed the course of my life and
began my slow recovery from
homophobia. Thank you. Shannon.

she well should have been with a 7

year old son to raise. Still she was the
youngest and seemed the youngest.
My first sense of her was loneliness,
isolation. 1 wanted to reach out and

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The first part of a continuing series
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You have finally found "Ms. Right!" She
is

everything

you've

dreamed

of.

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both work togctlicr and just how much
patience your lover really has.

Remember how excited you were to find

Since I was all eager to help^ get

out on your first date that she was a true

everything done but my lover knew I'd te
in the way, she decided to send me to the

blue Stevie Nicks fan when you have
always adored Stevie Nicks and your ex

hardware store while she took the faucet

hated her? You both smoke the same brand

apart.(Now I was glad to do this because I

of cigarettes, have the same zodiac sign
and talk about fireworks when you got

didn't want to mess with icky faucets

anyway, but I didn't tell her that.) As I

between the sheets!

was heading for the door, she asked me to

While riding high on this wave of bliss,

shut the water off since the cut-off valve

you suddenly realize that you don't have

was right outside the front door. Sure.

anymore room in your closet because your

Fine. No Problem. That sounds easy

lover's clothes are occupying the extra

enough. I could handle that!

space. Instead of just spending weekends
together, you're now arranging time
schedules for the bathroom to get ready for
work in the mornings.
What happens next? You decide officially
to live together in a place of yotir own. If

When I got back from the store, there she
was, sitting on the front porch, water

dripping down her hair and t-shirt,
smoking a cigarette and looking madder
than hell. I look one look and
asked,"What's wrong?"

you are like most women, you both have

She just looked at me and through tightly

ideas about what your "love nest" should
be like. My lover and I thought we had
found just the right place, a place that had

clenched teeth and speaking very calmly

something for both of us. I wanted a big

I said, "Sure, I turned it off."

kitchen and a place for a washer and dryer.
She wanted a garage or carport so she

She said, (again, very calmly), "Which
way did you turn the valve?

would have a place to work on the cars. It

"I turned it this way," I said and showed

also had a fireplace which we both loved.
The best part of all was that it fit into our

That's when the screaming started...,"YOU

budget with a few "minor" repairs, which
We (my lover since I'm not very
mechanically inclined) were willing to do.

We (I)decided the repairs should be made
before we moved in so everything would
be perfect. With this in mind, the weekend
before the big move-in, we went to the
new house all prepared to replace faucets,

and precisely said,"Didn't you hear me ask
you to turn the water off.i

her the direction.

TURNED IT UP FULL BLAST!"

Needless to say, I thought she had great

patience for restraining herself that long.
I saw just how much patience when I
walked into the kitchen and saw water on

the ceiling, floor, cabinets and coimtertops
from the woman-made fountain.

She preceded to tell me how she had to

ceiling tiles and paint. Now, it is at times

balance the toolbox over the center nozzle

like this that you Icam just how well you

22 with the hot and cold knobs, while the

force of the water kept pushing it off, so

After one or the other can't stand it

she could run to the front of the house and

anymore, you start to have discussions

really turn the water off while she could

about these things (we all know that in

hear me backing out of the driveway.
After that, we (she) decided that most of
the other repairs would wait until we got
settled in. As I said, great patience, and I
did say I was not mechanically inclined.
Whatever anyone has told you about not
knowing someone until you live with
them, don't doubt any of it for a minute.
This is what I call "The Awakening" She
likes the bed sheets tucked in,you like
your feet to hang out. You want a minor
blizzard in the bedroom at night while she
has fifteen blankets on top of her.(It's
damned hard to make love through fifteen
blankets.) She puts all her clothes away
after she changes from work, you throw
yours in a comer to be picked up after
you've relaxed awhile (if then). She loves
going shopping for anything, you just
pick up a pair of jeans and you're ready to
go home. Sometimes it even gets a
little bizarre, like, do you like your toilet
paper over or under?

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you "discuss") This also brings about a
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pick up your clothes, I'll put the TP
under.

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"Mellowing Stage." You start to accept

the fact that while your lover does have
faults, so do you. You are not going to

agree on, or like everything that she does.
You are two separate people and it does
take alot of work and communication to
become one.

She is still the "Ms. Right" you thought
she was, only better; because during the
first year, you also found a friend with a
shoulder to lean on, a siniling face to
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M.
Lost of us know by now
how the AIDS vims is
transmitted and, as lesbians,
most of you probably know alot

FACTS

about safe sex for men and
heterosexuals. You may also
have heard that several lesbians
in the U.S. have or have died of
AIDS. These; eases are isolated,
but what about you?

YOU

Everyone has focused .so much
attention on the "high risk

groups" that many lesbians have
the mistaken idea that they

cannot get AIDS. Those who

SHOULD

have wondered if they are at
risk have found it hard to get
information about safe sex for
lesbians or how they can protect

themselves against the AIDS
-24-

vims.

you are considering pregnancy.
Listed below you will find the
safe sex guidelines for lesbians

AM I AT RISK?
Yes, if you:
• Share needles or other paraphernalia
if using IV drugs. This is the most
important single risk factor for

who have reason to believe they

may be infected with the AE)S
virus or whose activities may

lesbians.

place them at risk. Most

• Have had sexual contact with :

coincide with safe sex practices

-people who use IV drugs

for gay men and heterosexuals

-men who have had gay sex since

although

1979

there

are

some

differences.

-people of either sex whose

'Everyone hasfocused so much
on 'high-risk groups' that many
lesbians have the mistaken idea

that they cannot get AIDS.
-sexual histories are unknown

-people

who

or who have
transfusions or

are

SAFE SEX PRACTICES

hemophiliac,

If either woman may be carrying the

received blood
blood products

vims, she should not allow her
menstmal blood, vaginal secretions,

between 1979-1985.

urine, feces or breast milk to enter her

• Have used semen for donor
insemination from a donor in a

partner's body through the mouth,
rectum, vagina or broken skin.

high risk group who is known to

be antibody

positive or

Although the vims has been found in
saliva, there is no evidence that it can

whose

risk status is unknown.
• Have received a blood transfusion or

blood

products between

be transmitted through this fluid.

1979-

Safe Sex practicesfor

1985

Lesbians at Risk
If you think you may have been
exposed to the AIDS virus you

-massage, hugging
-social (dry) kissing

may want to consider taking the
AIDS antibody test at a testing

-voyeurism, exhibitionism, fantasy

site where your anonymity is
guaranteed. If the antibody is
found you may not get AIDS
but you will be infectious for an
indefinite period of time. You
may also want to take the test if

-body-to-body mbbing
-masturbation

-vibrators or other sex toys (keep

separate toys for each partner and
always use your own on yourself)
-25-

-S/M or other activities that do not
involve the exchange of body fluids

Possibly Safe Sex

• Insemination

parenting

Practices
-oral-genital contact (cunninglus)
using a thin piece of latex placed

aids related work as volunteers
and paid workers.

vaginal or anal penetration with
finger(s) using a disposable latex

Approximately 7% ofthe people
with AIDS in the U.S. are

glove.

women - 50% of these women

-french (wet) kissing
-anal-oral contact (rimming) with a

are Black, 23% Hispanic, 26%
are Caucasian.

latex barrier

Unsafe Sex Practices

Women

-unprotected cunninglus (especially

on hands

-sharing needles (IV or other skin
peircing needles)
-blood contact of any kind including

co-

been

limited by AIDS.

contact,

during menstruation)
-unprotected hand/finger-to-vagina
contact especially if you have cuts

and

have

• Many lesbians are involved in

between the vulva and the tongue,

-hand/finger-to-genital

choices

options

accountfor 7%
of people with
AIDS in the
U.S.

menstrual blood

-urine or feces in mouth or vagina
-unprotected rimming (anal-oral

Most lesbians are not at a high
risk
for
contracting
or

contact)

-fisting (hand in vagina/rectum)
-sharing sex toys that have contact
with body fluids.

transmitting the AIDS virus.
However, if you use IV drugs
or have unsafe sexual contact

with people in a high risk group

If you have sex with men in

high risk groups, learn about,

you are at risk.

and always use a condom.

this has to do with you if you

If you have any questions
concerning Lesbians and AIDS,
contact your local AIDS
organization or the San

and your lesbian friends are not

Francisco

at a high risk for AIDS.

Hotline at(415)863-AlDS.

• Many lesbians have been affected
by the AIDS related death or
illness of friends and loved ones.

obtained through the San Francisco

• The AIDS epedemic emphasizes
the need to address the problems
of substance abuse, and especially

AIDS Foundation and the Women's
AIDS Network and was reprinted with
permission.

You may also wonder what all

AIDS Foundation

The information in this article was

IV drug use within the lesbian

© July, 1986, San Francisco AIDS

community.

Foundation.

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I drop

'\
into the fearful needs
of my human heart,
into the darkfields of my dreams,
heart too old, too tired,

too full of yearnings and regrets
not knowing
what to do about them

I need you

You've made a memory that lives still
and does not set mefree,
it lives as long as lovers tell lovers
oflovers they loved
I need you.

Woman,
you are

my heart's cry
the silent meaning
singing
the sweet

sounds of love

bring your

melody of joy.
All I need
you are
All I need alone

to be always my own,
no other song to heed,
no other touch to need.

Woman,
you are

my heart's desire.

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(July-Aug22)
The first week of August may find

This is a good week to enjoy social life

your domestic life in turmoil, especially if
you cannot reach an agreement on the
matters at hand. Try to see both sides and
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an excellent time to start a creative

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Everything seems to go your way and

The first week of August could be

trying, especially with friends. Someone

you have counted on may not be there.
Socially and career wise things look
promising this week. There may be a new
acquaintance that will fascinate you.The

your mood wUl show it. Financial matters

9th to the 16th may find you with

and business are in good condition as the
last week of August approaches. All
your hard work is paying off. Don't let all

diplomatic if you have to cancel plans.

this success go to your head. Work may

find you rescheduling social activities, but
it will pay off.

more to do than you have time for. Be
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don't make any decisions without

personally checking them out. The 17th
to the 23rd is a good time to stay in
home territory and concentrate on your

VIRGO

career. Career and love may come in direct
conflict.

The last week of August

(Aug 23 - Sept 22)

finds you hard at work. There may be

The first week of August may leave
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rollercoaster. Love and money seem to be

some conflicts with a lover this week.
Don't discuss your private life right now.

fine one minute and at odds the next.

Involve yourself in social outings and do
the spring cleaning you have been putting
off. From the 9th to the 16th dont let

stress get you down. Financial matters are

working for you this week. A short trip

Your social life may be very demanding,
but your first priority is work.

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(Nov23-Dec21)
The first week of August may find

could be just what you need to get an

you heavily involved in you career or

insight on the matters at hand. The 17th

other activities. This may result in a

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your financial decisions closely this week.

week, but it will pass. The 9th to the

The 9th to the 16th

16th financial matters may still be the
primary focus of your attention. Over
spending may have caught up with you or
xmexpected expenses. Whichever,use your
creative abilities in finance to get you
through. The 17th to the 23rd may be
frustrating. A project you have been
working on does not seem to be going as
scheduled. Start planning a long awaited
vacation. The time off wUl do you good,

is an excellent

time to involve yourself in work or a new
project you are interested in. Don't press
romantic issues right now. The 17th to
the 23rd may find you tired from the
demands of work.

Now is an excellent

time to do the financial plarming you have
been putting off. This is also a good week
for planning the trip you haven't had time
for. Get out and circulate, there are new
people you should meet The last week

of August continues to be a great time
to mingle. You will attract the people you
need now. You may find yourself taking a
vacation. l.eave your home well secured
and watch money and valuables on
vacation. Enjoy.

but be sure you plan everything out. The
last week of August may find you

caught up in planning for your future.
Don't let anyone hold you back. Make
time for social activities and fun.

AQUARIUS
(Jan21 -Febl8)
The first week of August may find

SAGinARIUS
(Nov23-Dec21)
The first week of August may be
rough in the romance department. You
may have read the cards all wrong about

you feeling pressured to achieve. Most
likely, loved ones are where the pressure is

what your prospective lover wants (or
wanted). Don't fret, get out and mingle.

9th to the 16th

Toward the end of the week, work will

occupy more and more of your time. The
9th to the 16th may find you caught
between

friends.

Don't

take

sides!

Concentrate your energies on work and
making plans. This is a great time to plan
your vacation. The 17th to the 23rd
may find some Sagittarians off on
vacation. Some may be working on plans
(educational, career, etc..). Midweek could
find you making a major decision or
comittment about a relationship. The last
week of August centers around work
and career for Sagittariuns. There could be
a promotion for you. Remember to show

appreciation to the people who have
supported you; especially love ones.

CAPRICORN
(Dec 22-Jan 20)
The first week of August is a great
time to keep your energies focused on
work. Don't get side-tracked. Your love

life may be falling apart over jealousy this

coming from. You need support, not

pressure. Seek it from good friends. The
may be highly

emotional days. Keep your sense of
humor, it wUl help get you through.
Midweek things calm down and you may

meet someone you are very attracted to.
Have an open mind. The 17th to the
23rd may find you caught between
attractions and commitments. There are

hard decisions ahead in both love and

career. Choose wisely. There are financial
rewards associated with all this upheaval.

The last week of August may find

you studying your financial situation
rather closely. Toward the end of the week
make time for love and social affairs. You
have earned some fun.

PISCES
(Febl9-Mar20)

You may feel drawn between work ^d
play this first week of August. Weigh
your priorities carefully and avoid confhcL
From the 9th to the 16th be decisive,

otherwise you wUl be an emotional mess.
Emotionally, things will smooth out after

"32- the full moon passes. Organize well.

especially at work and financially. The

find yourself wondering what all the fuss

17th to the 23rd is an excellent week

was about the first few days of August.
Financial matters are looking up, too. The
last week of August is a good time to

to socialize and catch up on the things you
enjoy. Work and a positive development
in a special relationship should put you in
a positive frame of mind this week. The
last week of August may find you
ready to start on a new enterprise. Dive
in. Do check all financial details and legal
matters yourself. Read the fine print, twice

start planning for your future (career,
education, etc..). August leaves die BuU in
a much more positive frame of mind than,
it started in.

if you have to.

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Keep your plans flexible the first Week
in August. There may be delays and mix-

ARIES
(Mar 21 - April 19)
The first week of August may find
you wanting to get away by yourself or
focusing most of your attention on a
special project. Personal relationships may
only add to this desire. The 9th to the
16th watch your finances; yes, friends
wiU take advantage of you. If you do get
carried away in the spending department,

you'll have to pay up and could end up
missing out on a hot financial deal. The

ups, but you can handle it if you keep
your sense of humor. Double-check all
financial moves this week. The 9th to
the 17th, it may be best to .avoid

daydreaming this week and stick to your
work. Don't rely too much on other

people right now. The 18th to the 23rd
is a good week to relax and entertain at
home. People feel good around you now
and it is a good time to extend yourself to
others. The 24th thru the 31st resist

17th thru the 23rd is an excellent

the urge to get involved in to many

week to take a vacation and get away from
it all. The last week of August things
fall more into place for Aries, work comes

projects. Study your priorities carefully

into focus. Check your work carefully and

Gemini.

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mistakes

could

result.

and choose what is reaUy right for you."

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otherwise,

Follow

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(June 22July 22)
August does not necessarily start out on a

TAURUS

positive note and money may play a jjig
part of the picture. This may be the perfect

(April 20-May 20)
The first week of August may be a
trying one for the BuU. It may seem that
every way you turn something is wrong.

Keep your cool. You could ptossibly find
yourself in the middle of some bad

time to sit down and plan a budget.
Otherwise the situation could cause

domestic problems. The. 9th to .the
16th finances are still a- major focus of

your life. Perhaps it is time to talk ,to

situations. The 5>th to the 16th the fuU

everyone in the house about how ^rious

moon may stiU be causing emotional
unrest in your home life. Try talking

to the 23rd work may he all you can

the

situation really ,. is. , ,The- , l^th ■

thing out, it wiU probably help. Don't

handle the first part of the week. A new

msh into any new projects just now.

romantic interest has yOUr attention now,
but move slowly. The last week of.

Your social life may be the only bright
spot this week. But, it will keep you
occupied. The 17th to the 24th your
home life will settle down,and you may

August may find you caught-.up,in.
flurry of social activities. Relax and ^joy

22 yourself you deserve it! .

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FROM THE EDITOR
When we first began planning the original format of Dimensions, one primary
feature was a column that would cover 'WHAT'S COIN ON'. This column is a

service to our readers. It keeps them informed of upcoming events, conventions, and

activities in various cities. This is particularly good if you are traveling to a sistercity and wondering what events may be taking place during your visit there. In fact,
some events result in a trip you otherwise would not have planned.

Another service to "out of towners" is our directory. It lets people know where your
business or club is located. I have heard several times,"I didn't know they had a bar."

OR, "I thought they only had that one bar." The worst thing you can ever do is

assume people know about your business because, believe it or not, there are alot of
people who don't. This is esftecially true if a traveler is unfamiliar with your city and
does not have friends there.

Not only is 'WHAT'S COIN ON' a service to our readers, but to the businesses and
organizations who are featured in the column each month. It is free advertising for
your business. There are some events we miss because we are uninformed. We do not

have representatives in every city. Fortunately, we have Debbie Marshall and Debbie
Scott in the Houston area. Many times we receive press releases to late for
publication. This is unfortunate for both your organization and our readers who may
miss out because they were not informed.

Our deadline is the 20th of the month prior to publication (for the September issue,
we must receive press releases and correspondence on August 20th, even sooner if
possible). If it arrives later, we cannot get it in.

We welcome your calls and correspondence. One of our main purposes is to inform.
Please notify us about what the most convenient time to reach you is. If we call to
verify an event or confirm information, please let our staff know when the most

convenient time and place to contact you is. It cost us money and time to run people
down on the phone, both of which we have precious litde of.
We appreciate your assistance and continued support.
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Hi Dimensions,
I was surprised and pleased to read your

Dear Editor:

I was given a copy of Dimensions by a
friend. The copy I recieved was a June issue
and I agree with one of the women who
wrote you — thank you for a publication
dedicated solely to women.
So many
publications are directed so strongly to men
that I hardly enjoy reading them anymore.

announcement in the Lesbian News in L.A.

Being from the West Texas, New Mexico
area, I didn't know any sisters. I moved to
California to meet some.

Even though my relations in Texas & New
Mexico do not know of my sexual
preference, I am involved in gay aaivities
in Long Beach. I am a member of "Women

Good Luck!

Sincerely,

on Women' at "The Center".

Nina

I would be happy to communicate with

Houston, TX

anyone from your area.
I am enclosing a story I wrote for our now
departed monthly news letter.
Looking forward to hearing from you,

Hi!

I was delighted to fmd your little magazine
at Liberty Books here in Austin. It is so
much better for me than that other magazine
(who's name we will not mention), and
other publications are either too this or
that, or serve the whole U.S. I am really
cherishing Dimensions.
To those of you who conceived the idea and
had the courage to follow through:
congratulations, best of everything and

Jan

Editors note: If there is anyone in the West
Texas or New Mexico area who would like

to correspond with Jan write to §115
Dear Editor,
The poem "I Know a Woman Who Loves

and is Afraid" by Susan Whitmire in your
June issue is beautiful. When I read it I

count on my support in every way. I love

thought it was nice, but later the same

the variety of interests presented. It seems
so "normal" and that feels so good. Some
lesbian literature seem to bury me in
lesbianism and tends to forget that I am a

evening I read it aloud to my girlfriend and
I cried, so did she. Tharrk you for sharing it
Karen

whole person. As best I can teU so far.

Piano, TX

Dimensions

means

to

allow

me

to

experience all my "dimensions" as a whole
person while enjoying my womanhood as a

Hello,
I hope you're all doing wonderful? Thank
you very much for the information you

lesbian. I love it!

printed for us. We had a very successful and
enjoyable trip to Dallas, when we played

Sincerely,

RUMORS. And, we are looking forward to

Austin, TX

Heiga Cozad

this next weekend at the NORTH 40 in
Dallas. Texas is a wonderful state. The

people are really nice.
I have enclosed some information about a

We would like to hear from

Women's get together. The women putting
this all together want to invite as many
women as possible. I volunteered to help do

you!
We want your cximments on

thaL Could you please include in August and

anything you want to talk about!
Send your letters to; P.O. Box 856

Dimensions,current events or

September issues this information in your
"What's

Coin

On"

section?

We

sure

Lubbock,TX 79408.

appreciate your help.
Keep up the great work!

All letters must Include name

address and phone number. Names
will be withheld If so requested.

Betty Terrell
Cosmos Productions

Tulsa, Okia

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NEWI
WARNING 1 11
FT. WORTH POLICE PLACE FAKE GAY AD
According to the TCGA NEWS Tarrant
County Gay Alliance has discovered that a
telephone number listed in a piersonal
advertisement in an area gay publication
belongs to the City of Fort Worth, and is
ajjparendy being answered by the Fort
Worth Police.

A local man notified

Tarrant Coimty Gay Alliance that he was
supposed to meet with the man in the
advertisement, but he never showed up,
and also acted strange. When he began
receiving harassing telephone calls a few
days later, he became worried that the
advertisement may have been a phony
placed by an anti-gay hate group. A few

months ago in Illinois, a hate group
placed a fake personal ad in a gay
publication. When the ad was answered,
the group sent copies of the replies to
neighbors and employers, along with a
warning to 'avoid this homosexual at all
costs.' A member of the Gay Alhance

called the number printed in the
advertisement (shown at right). A man's
voice on an answering machine urged the
caller to leave information, and stating
that "Your call is very important to me,
and I am very discreet." This seemed like
a very odd message to put on an answering
machine, so further investigation revealed
that the telephone was located at 350 West

Belknap Street, on the third floor. This
address was not familiar to the TCGA

investigator, but he guessed it might be
the housing project at Belknap and
Henderson streets. He decided to drive to
the address, and was shocked to find that

the address is that of the new county jail
and Fort Worth Policy admimstration

building west of the Court House. The
directory in the lobby showed the Police

Investigative Division on the third floor.
The TCGA mvestigator reported an
overwhelming feeling of disgust as he
discovered that this fake ad to entrap gays

was not placed by some kook, but by the
Fort Worth Police, who are paid through
his taxes to "protect" him.
817-877-0169 METROPLEX TX AREADISCREET

WHITE

MALE

MID

THIR'nES, CLEAN INTERESTED IN
THE YOUNGER

CROWD FAMILY

FUN, CORRESPONDENCE, PHOTOS,
VIDEOS, MAGAZINES, MALE OR
FEMALE, LET'S SHARE OUR PAST
EXPERIENCES. CALL AND WE'LL
GET

TOGETHER

OVER

DRINKS.

CALL BETWEEN 8:00 AND 10:00 AM
PLEASE.

Relations between the gay community and
Fort

Worth

Police

Chief

Thomas

Windham have been somewhat cool.

Windham promised an open line of
communication between the police and

gays, but has irked some gays and civil
libertarians by what is seen as excessive
interest in raiding businesses selling 'dirty'
books and video tapes to consenting
adults. Windham took credit for closing

last year the city's only gay bookstore.
Arrests of gays in public parks are up

sharply. Although the laws against public
lewdness ^)ply equally to heterosexuals
and homosexuals,

arrest

of

we don't recall any

heterosexual

couples

in

automobile back seats.

Magazines accepting personal ads of this
type are very careful to acceik ads only
from adults seeking other adults.
It would seem that the police would have

quilting bees during the week of August
17-24. Calling their effort "AIDS Quilt

better things to do than sit around waiting

for phone responses from ads in 'swinger'
magazines. This ad is written in such a
way that it may even appear in

Week ", organizers hope to encourage

participation in the NAMES Project
throughout the United States in time for

heterosexuaUy- oriented magazines.
What's disturbing is wondering exactly
what the police are doing with the names

the October 11th display on the Capitol

Mall, part of the National March on
Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
"We hope that political clubs, AIDS
agencies, sports teams, professional

and phone numbers the ad generates. It
would be naive to think that they are not

keeping this information for 'queer files,'
1970's. At

associations, churches, synagogues, and

that time the Fort Worth Police were

other groups will set aside time during
Quilt Week to create memorial panels for

which takes us back to the

observed taking down license plate
numbers at gay bars and at a church with a

their members and friends who have died,"

ministry

predecessor

said Executive Director Cleve Jones. TTie

organization of TCGA filed a civil action
suit, and Judge Eldon B. Mahon ruled in

three-feet by six-feet panels may be made
of any durable, light-weight fabric.
Complete panels will be sewn together by

to

gays. The

March, 1978 that the police must cease

the NAMES Project in San Francisco,
then shipped to Washington, DC for the
National March. "We hope to include

this activity and destroy their files of
license numbers.

The Gay Alliance finds the current action
of the Fort Worth Police Department in
the same vein: A gross invasion of the

privacy of consenting

panels from every part of the country for
the display at the Capitol, but we must

receive them in San Francisco by
September 15th," stressed Managing
Director Mike Smith. "Local groups and
individuals can help us reach this goal by
sponsoring workshops and displays during

adults. The

publisher of the magazine involved says
he has never run into a situation like this,

and gay organizations in other Texas cities
cannot recall local police being involved
in such dirty business. The Gay Alliance
requests that the Fort Worth City Council
conduct an independent investigation as to
whether this sort of activity is a proper
function of the police department.

AIDS Quilt Week."
For more information please contact the
NAMES Project at 415/863-0767 or
415/626-5725.
Tax
deductible
contributions may be sent to: The
NAMES Project, P.O. Box 14573, San
Francisco, CA 94114

NAMES PROJECT
NEEDS HELP FOR AIDS
QUILT

DALLAS LESBIANS
FORM ORGANIZATION

SAN FRANCISCO- Organizers of the
NAMES Project are requesting the
assistance

of

local

activists

DALLAS- There is an amazing group of
women in the city of Dallas who believe

and

organizations in building the national
"AIDS Quilt" memorial. Fabric panels
bearing the names of people lost to the
AIDS epidemic are being sewn into a
massive quilt for display in Washington,
D.C. on Sunday, October 11, 1987.
Creators of the fabric tribute are asking
local organizations and individuals to
sponsor panel-making
workshops or

the time has come for lesbians to be a

visible force of the community. Several
hundred women have united under the
name of the DALLAS AREA LESBIAN
VISIONARIES (DALY). A name which

clearly identifies their purpose. They
share a vision that Dallas has the capacity
to become one of the major Lesbian
ciiltural centers in the southwest area.

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They have implemented several projects
that clearly state this to the rest of the
world. First and most impressive was the
establishment of a telephone hot-line
aimed at informing callers of happenings
and events in the area.

Association of

Gay and Lesbian
Psychiatrists
The Association of Gay and Lesbian
Psychiatrists (AGLP), after a two year

The Lesbian

period of rapid growth, has become one of
the largest nationally oriented physicians'
organizations in the United State dedicated
to gay and lesbian issues. Current
projections anticipate that AGLP will
become the nation's largest sometime in

Information Line (nicknamed 'LBL', area
code 214-528-2426) goes beyond just

being a calendar of events. It is a useful
tool for travelers in search of a place to

stay, people in search of a job, jobs in
search of people, or anything else for
which a use might be found. It consists
of a recording informing the listener of

1987. In 1986, the American Psychiatric

Association (APA) completely removed
all references to homosexuality &om its

events and allows for unlimited time to

diagnostic nomenclature. Psychiatry is

leave a message. The lines are monitored

the only medical specialty to have taken a
public stance that homosexuality does not
represent a medical or mental disorder and

hourly and all calls returned.

Although the phone line will help
Lesbians in the southwest, the Visionaries

has decried state laws discriminating

didn't stop there. They meet monthly and

against gays and lesbians. This stance has
enabled many psychiatrists, who otherwise
would have remained well closeted, to join
the AGLP (which is loosely allied with
the APA) resulting in AGLP's dramatic
growth. AGLP will be celebrating its
10th Armiversary during the APA Annual
Convention in Montreal in May of 1988.

assess the needs, wants and issues of the

community. They have established and
helped coordinate special interest groups
which allow those interested(in whichever

group>s) to participate at a level where they
feel comfortable. Some of the groups
available are:
Arts & Entertauunent,

Sports, a Business Referral Directory, an
Educators Supjwrt Group, Writers,
Womenspace, a Newcomers Welcome

For further info write to AGLP; 1721

Addison Street; Philadelphia, Pa 19146

Wagon, and many more.
The Visionaries made a terrific showing at

PAINTING EXHIBIT AND
RECEPTION

Dallas' Razzle Dazzle. They have plans
for a Lesbian "Floatilla" for the Gay Pride

Parade. One special interest group is

AUSTIN- Liberty Books announces an

planning a Gay Festival Day which

exhibit of paintings entitled "Cork: Recent
Works" through August 22.

hopefully will become an annual event
with music, crafts, entertainment and fun

Robert "Cork" Frausto, 32, is a native

for all.

The DALV have the visions to determine

Texan of hispanic and Native American
heritage. He is originally from San

what goals they want to achieve. They
have the cohesive energies to accomplish

Antonio. He studied Art at the University
of Texas and St Edward's University in

any goal and they have a good track record.

Austin.

The Visionaries meet every third Tuesday
of each month at Rumors(located at 5039
Willis) from 7:30-9:30. For information

Prior shows, aU in San Antonio, include

shows at Shown/Davenport Galleries; the
Las Palmas and Cortez Branch S.A.
Public Libraries; and a 24-foot mural

call UL at (214)528-2426.
Dallas Area Lesbian Visionaries meets

every third Tuesday of each month from
7:30 to 9:30 pmat Rumors, 5039 Willis.

9-

depicting Holy Week in a chapel at St.
George Maronite Church. He has also
designed and built numerous award-

winning floats for the annual Fiesta
parades in San Antonio.
Cork's recent works are in acrylic on wood
or canvas, painted in an expressionistic/
impressionistic style, using vivid colors.
His subjects include bar scenes, portraits,
and primivitist landscapes which are an
exploration of gay identity. The paintings
are available for sale.

Frausto will be honored with a reception

in Liberty Books on Saturday, August 1,
1987, from 3-5 p.m.

no manuscripts are read at Naiad Press

initially).

DALLAS AIDS FOOD
PANTRY MOVED
DALLAS- The Food Pantry has been
moved behind the AIDS Resource Center,

3920 Cedar Springs Road.
Building materials for shelving is needed
and grocery items; fruit juices, cheese,
meats (fresh and canned), sugar, pancake
mixes, cakes, cake mixes etc..

WRITERS & EDITOR
NEEDED FOR LESBIAN
BOOKS
THE NAIAD PRESS, INC., P.O. Box

10543, Tallahassee, Florida, 32302 (904)
539-9322 is looking for an editor to
handle an anthology to be published
entitled THERE'S SOMETHING I'VE
BEEN MEANING TO TELL YOU. The

Donations can be dropped off at the AIDS
Resource Center.

SUPER HAPPY HOUR
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Mon. thru Fri. with Richard

$1.25 Longnecks & Well Drinks
750 SchnapjK & Draft Beer

editor should be a Lesbian mother (birth or

co-parent) who has experienced or expects

SUNDAYS

to exjjerience the process of disclosing

4pm til 10pm Beer Bust
6-8pm Free Potluck Dinner

sexual orientation, 'coming out', to the
child or children.

We envision the anthology as being a

HAPPY HOUR PRICES

source book of personal reminiscences of

Mondays-Wednesdays-Sundays

lesbians and gay men who are natural or
CO or adoptive parents and who are faced,
will be faced, have been faced with the

process of explaining their personal sexual
orientation to their child or children.

THE NAIAD PRESS is also looking for
several full length lesbian science fiction
novels.

BEER BUSTS
Tuesdays - Thurdays

C & W DANCE LESSONS
Every Tuesday & Thursday with Tom
'Tanya Seville" Campbell & Tony Parker

We are not interested in pseudo science
fiction nor in tacked on lesbian characters
but an intelligent balance between the

BLACKJACK
Tuesday thru Saturday with David & Pam

fields of interest. To date no clearly
classifisable lesbian science fiction exists

with a handful of exceptions. This is a
field crying for exploration. Lesbian
authors, what planet are you on?
Contact Barbara Grier at 904-539-9322 or

the

address

above

for

manuscript

submission instructions. (DO NOT mail

manitscript without preliminary contact.

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WHAT'S GCIN' ON
A Monthly Listing of Special Events
TULSA,

OK-Friends,

Friends,

Friends!!! The women of Tulsa

having

a

campout...YOU

are

ARE

INVITED! It will be September 11,
12, & 13th. at Ft. Gibson Lake,

HORSE is playing the Newlywed
Game every Friday night starting

August 14th. Each night's winner
will go to the finals in 6 weeks and
the winner of the finals wins a

Sequoyah State Park, the Group

weekend trip to Galveston and $100

Camping Area. 8 cabins that sleep 18
people each will be provided, as well
as, a large mess hall with walk-in
refrigerator & full kitchen facilities.

in cash!

Recreation

activities

will include

sports events, friendship, fun, and
entertainment.

PRETTY

BOY

FLOYD, the all girl band from

Tulsa will be playing Friday and
Saturday night 10

p.m.-whenever.

$1.5.00 per person before Sept. 5th or
$20.00 per person at the event, $5.00
if you come just to hear the band and
leave. PLEASE, prepay if possible!
For

more

info

contact:

The

Gathering, Tulsa, OK 918-2995298

or

Cosmos

Productions

918-445-0383

AUSTIN

-

ANTONIO

-

Thursday,

August 6th catch the Miss Gay TriCounty at the ROSE with Jessica
Welles as Emcee. Also, there will

be special apearances by Tasha
Kohl, former Miss Gay America and
Pauletta de Leigh, Miss Gay
Southwest U.S.A. and former Miss
Gay Texas.

AUSTIN - Lordy mercy! The
GETAWAY has got a full month

planned! We'll start with the weekly
specials: Sundays the Pool
Tournament starts at 6:30pm with
Beer Bust from 9-10pm, Mondays,

play "Climb the Ladder" starting
NEXUS

&

PETTICOAT JUNCTION are the

places to be on Sunday! There's Free
Beer until 6pm at NEXUS with

Happy Hour prices starting at 6 and
going all night! PETTICOAT
JUNCTION also has Happy Hour

all night on Sundays so don't miss
out! (For those of you who don't
know,on Friday and Saturday Nights,

you pay one cover charge for both
bars and the patio. Dance to country

& western, disco, or just sit and talk
under the stars...the choice is yours!)
HOUSTON

SAN

The

ROCK

'N'

at 8pm with 250 Draft beer,
Wednesdays it's $1.25 Corona all
night long, and Thursdays, the ever-

popular Drink & Drown! With all
you can drink for $5.00 or 750 Dralt
& Shots! On Fridays, check out the
shows...on the 7th it's Crystal
Collins, 14lh - Lady Victoria &
Co., 21st - Danielle Sommers
and the 28th

- Tamara Fox!

Saturday's are special nights at the
GETAWAY,on the 8lh, you can get
wet at the "Wet T-Shirt Contest,
15th - A 50's Sock Hop, 22nd The Dating Game, Part 2, and

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the 29th - an

All Male

Impersonator Show! Oh Yeah,
don't forget to say hello to Karen

while your there! Enjoy!

on the 13th of July. The RANCH
donated equipment and Betsy (owner
of the RANCH) was behind the bar

SAN ANTONIO - Don't miss out

helping out all night long. We should
all applaud the efforts of those

on
the
Tuesday
Night
Discussion Groups every other
Tuesday at the JEZEBEL. Not only
are they informative, they're fun too!
Check at the bar for upcoming topics

SAN

and details.

Union between June and Carol,

DALLAS - Don't forget that you
can play the Dating Game or the
Newlywed Game every Wednesday
night at RUMORS! Or, if you don't
feel like romance then Thursday night
Bingo and Trivial Pursuit is may
be the thing for you!

involved. Over 23 people performed
and many more helped out behind the
scenes. Thanks everyone!

ANTONIO

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A

Holy

new owners of The ROSE in San
Antonio took place on June 13lh at
the MCC church in San Antonio. A
small reception was held afterwards at

The ROSE. Followed by a three day
trip to South
Congralations!

Padre

Island.

HOUSTON - "GULP" tJie musical
produced by Marion Coleman was
held over at KINDRED SPIRITS due

DID YOU KNOW
HOUSTON

-

BACCHUS

to popular demand! Although we
haven't seen it, we've heard it's great
&

DIMENSIONS, with the help of alot
of people raised over S1400 for the
Omega House at a benefit
last
month in Houston. Omega House
is a care facility for AIDS patients and
the benefit was held in honor of

Cheryl (last name withheld), the

fust woman admitted. Cheryl died

and a Dimensions rep will see it
before it's run is up and we'll have
full details next month!

AUSTIN - MCC Austin River
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Answers your questions a6out Cove,

rdationsfiips &personalyroStems ^
Dear Agnes,

Dear Confused,

I am twenty-five years old and I fell in

Yes, move out immediately if not
sooner! Living in the same house
with them is not going to help your

love with a woman who was eleven

years older than me. She knew that I
loved her, but she felt that I was only
"in love" with her. I helped her get
over her last lover and I stood by her.

already ailing ego or self esteem. Life
is too short to put yourself through
such emotional hell. Noone can be all

She helped me get over a rape that
happened in March. We were together

giving all of the time, and it is

for seven months and have had several

giving. Your letter leaves me with the
impression that you feel you have
brought this on yourself. If there is a
victim, it's you. You shouldn't feel
guilty about moving out, or about

fights.

My problem is that she just told me
she has been seeing my best friend. I
was very shocked. Both of them have
told me that they did not mean for
this to happen. They have even asked

definately time for you to stop

not wanting to talk to your "best
friend". However remember your"best

me to share a house with them.

friend" did not get in this situation all

I do need a place to live. I have been
staying at my ex-lovers house and so
has her new girlfriend. I sleep in the

by herself. As I have said before,
often we place blame on friends and

kid's room or in the floor. It hurts me

just as much to blame,if not more.

not lovers, when in fact lovers are

knowing that there is someone on my

side of the bed. I still get along with
my ex-lover, but not too well with
my best friend.
My question is, do you think I will
just keep hurting myself if I keep
living with them?

My ex-lover knows that I will always
be there for her and I feel she will

always be there for me. I just can't
stand to talk to my best friend
anymore.

Am I wrong for that?
Confused In Denton

Dear Agnes,

I moved to Houston three weeks ago.

I am eighteen and 1 have a lover who
had to stay home while I am here
going to school. I'm very in love
with her. Since I came here I decided
to see how much I love her and how
faithful I am. So I tried going out to
the clubs here and I met nice loking
women that were interested in me. I
noticed that I didn't want of feel

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My lover is only 16 and, according to
the law, she cannot leave home until

she is 17. Her parents hate me
because they won't accept that we are

gay and love each other. So, I can't

over and over. If you find a way to get
mail to your lover, be aware that she
needs to be very, very careful with

those letters. Especially in her parents

house. Good luck.

even write to her. I talk to her once a

week on the phone and she tells me
she loves me and she will wait. But

both of us are going crazy without

Write to Dear ognes
with your problems or

have ever been apart.What do we do?

comments at:
Dimensions

Going Crazy in Houston

P.O. Box 856

each other. This is the longest we

LubbookJX 79408
Dear Crazy,
There is nothing to do but wait!
According to the law, you could be
put in jail for contributing to the
delinquency of a minor and/or
kidnapping and statutory rape.
Considering the way her parents feel
this is a very real possibility if she
leaves home to live with you right
now.

A year may seem like a long time to
you right now, but try to see the
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1. On the First date, vou talk about
having a commitment.

Concentrate on having a good time
and getting to know each other. Don't
be pushy about a commitment, you
might push that person away.
2.Nag and worry about her ex.

Come on girls everyone is allowed to
have a past. Concentrate on making
your current relationship satisfying
for both of you.
3.Take vour date to the bar and then

gripe about who she dances with.
That's what bars are for, to socialize

somewhat femme, don't tell your date
all about picking out nail polish. Try
to talk about things both of you can
get into.

5. Think that evervone is after vour
woman. Don't be possessive. You
might think that your girlfriend is topnotch, but to others she may be like
Lassie; friendly but too furry.

G. Take her for granted. Expect to
have a meal on the table and your
clothes washed. If you keep doing
this, you will run her off and then

you'll have to eat your own cooking.

and have a good time. If you can't

handle that, then I wish you good

7. Love her onlv when she's haonv

luck when you invite your date to
come over and dance with only you in
between commercials on your stereo.

strong and confident. She needs you
more when she is down and out If

you won't give her support, there is
always someone else who will.

4. If vou are into athletics and vour
date isn't, do not talk about how to

slide into home plate. If you are

8. After the 1st, night vou sleep

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tell

her

she

reminds

vou of so & so in bed. Then you can
then try yelling "Good morning" as
she is walking out the front door.
9. Criticize the dresses she wears. At
least, her wardrobe does not consist

strictly of 501s and flannel shirts.
There's always someone who will like

everything you like.
12.Get angrv and make a scene if she

talks to her ex. Get a grip. Honey! It
says alot about a person if they can be
friends with their ex-lovers. Are you
friends with any of yours?

that dress or the stores wouldn't sell

13. Last but not least, expect vour

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Sometimes it is nice to go shop with
a friend or have a beer. Let your wife
out of the house without you being
10 inches behind her and you might
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you are together. A relationship that
puts other activities and friends in the
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everyday.
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times.

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vour best friend is super. Just because

you enjoy watching your firiend slam
down beers and dance on tables,

doesn't mean your girlfriend does.
You can not expect her to like

for disaster.

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spaced well apart in their 27th year.

hold her close within my arms. Hers
was the most stable of the three

friendships. Our working together
would give our friendship the time

"The eldest, who would turn 28 on the

5th of June was the newest of my
acquaintances, the one who would
flutter quickly through my life
leaving a dark void of mental
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streaked hair, her ribboned pigtail, her
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needed to develop.
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filly. Twenty seven last year on the
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but only learned her name on my
birthday. May 2. For she was the

present 1 gave myself. An hour 1 gave
myself to sit, eat chocolate-chip ice
cream and bask in the radiance of her

the room. But she seemed older than

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personality. Shannon, 1 knew when 1

green eyes and saw worry or pain. 1
would never know for sure which, our
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to pry. But 1 was sure of one thing,
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create. She would pass through my

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always
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all her deep brown eyes that always
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life as a cool summer rain leaving my
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longing for more.
The youngest had just turned 27 in
January.
Terry
the
most

special place in my heart, always,

domesticated of the three as maybe

always, for it was her honesty,
finally, about her life, her lover that
changed the course of my life and
began my slow recovery from
homophobia. Thank you. Shannon.

she well should have been with a 7

year old son to raise. Still she was the
youngest and seemed the youngest.
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isolation. 1 wanted to reach out and

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You have finally found "Ms. Right!" She
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you've

dreamed

of.

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both work togctlicr and just how much
patience your lover really has.

Remember how excited you were to find

Since I was all eager to help^ get

out on your first date that she was a true

everything done but my lover knew I'd te
in the way, she decided to send me to the

blue Stevie Nicks fan when you have
always adored Stevie Nicks and your ex

hardware store while she took the faucet

hated her? You both smoke the same brand

apart.(Now I was glad to do this because I

of cigarettes, have the same zodiac sign
and talk about fireworks when you got

didn't want to mess with icky faucets

anyway, but I didn't tell her that.) As I

between the sheets!

was heading for the door, she asked me to

While riding high on this wave of bliss,

shut the water off since the cut-off valve

you suddenly realize that you don't have

was right outside the front door. Sure.

anymore room in your closet because your

Fine. No Problem. That sounds easy

lover's clothes are occupying the extra

enough. I could handle that!

space. Instead of just spending weekends
together, you're now arranging time
schedules for the bathroom to get ready for
work in the mornings.
What happens next? You decide officially
to live together in a place of yotir own. If

When I got back from the store, there she
was, sitting on the front porch, water

dripping down her hair and t-shirt,
smoking a cigarette and looking madder
than hell. I look one look and
asked,"What's wrong?"

you are like most women, you both have

She just looked at me and through tightly

ideas about what your "love nest" should
be like. My lover and I thought we had
found just the right place, a place that had

clenched teeth and speaking very calmly

something for both of us. I wanted a big

I said, "Sure, I turned it off."

kitchen and a place for a washer and dryer.
She wanted a garage or carport so she

She said, (again, very calmly), "Which
way did you turn the valve?

would have a place to work on the cars. It

"I turned it this way," I said and showed

also had a fireplace which we both loved.
The best part of all was that it fit into our

That's when the screaming started...,"YOU

budget with a few "minor" repairs, which
We (my lover since I'm not very
mechanically inclined) were willing to do.

We (I)decided the repairs should be made
before we moved in so everything would
be perfect. With this in mind, the weekend
before the big move-in, we went to the
new house all prepared to replace faucets,

and precisely said,"Didn't you hear me ask
you to turn the water off.i

her the direction.

TURNED IT UP FULL BLAST!"

Needless to say, I thought she had great

patience for restraining herself that long.
I saw just how much patience when I
walked into the kitchen and saw water on

the ceiling, floor, cabinets and coimtertops
from the woman-made fountain.

She preceded to tell me how she had to

ceiling tiles and paint. Now, it is at times

balance the toolbox over the center nozzle

like this that you Icam just how well you

22 with the hot and cold knobs, while the

force of the water kept pushing it off, so

After one or the other can't stand it

she could run to the front of the house and

anymore, you start to have discussions

really turn the water off while she could

about these things (we all know that in

hear me backing out of the driveway.
After that, we (she) decided that most of
the other repairs would wait until we got
settled in. As I said, great patience, and I
did say I was not mechanically inclined.
Whatever anyone has told you about not
knowing someone until you live with
them, don't doubt any of it for a minute.
This is what I call "The Awakening" She
likes the bed sheets tucked in,you like
your feet to hang out. You want a minor
blizzard in the bedroom at night while she
has fifteen blankets on top of her.(It's
damned hard to make love through fifteen
blankets.) She puts all her clothes away
after she changes from work, you throw
yours in a comer to be picked up after
you've relaxed awhile (if then). She loves
going shopping for anything, you just
pick up a pair of jeans and you're ready to
go home. Sometimes it even gets a
little bizarre, like, do you like your toilet
paper over or under?

any great relationship, you never fight,
you "discuss") This also brings about a
new definition of the "barter system. You

pick up your clothes, I'll put the TP
under.

During all these discussions (if you are
both still in one piece), you slip into the
"Mellowing Stage." You start to accept

the fact that while your lover does have
faults, so do you. You are not going to

agree on, or like everything that she does.
You are two separate people and it does
take alot of work and communication to
become one.

She is still the "Ms. Right" you thought
she was, only better; because during the
first year, you also found a friend with a
shoulder to lean on, a siniling face to
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how the AIDS vims is
transmitted and, as lesbians,
most of you probably know alot

FACTS

about safe sex for men and
heterosexuals. You may also
have heard that several lesbians
in the U.S. have or have died of
AIDS. These; eases are isolated,
but what about you?

YOU

Everyone has focused .so much
attention on the "high risk

groups" that many lesbians have
the mistaken idea that they

cannot get AIDS. Those who

SHOULD

have wondered if they are at
risk have found it hard to get
information about safe sex for
lesbians or how they can protect

themselves against the AIDS
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vims.

you are considering pregnancy.
Listed below you will find the
safe sex guidelines for lesbians

AM I AT RISK?
Yes, if you:
• Share needles or other paraphernalia
if using IV drugs. This is the most
important single risk factor for

who have reason to believe they

may be infected with the AE)S
virus or whose activities may

lesbians.

place them at risk. Most

• Have had sexual contact with :

coincide with safe sex practices

-people who use IV drugs

for gay men and heterosexuals

-men who have had gay sex since

although

1979

there

are

some

differences.

-people of either sex whose

'Everyone hasfocused so much
on 'high-risk groups' that many
lesbians have the mistaken idea

that they cannot get AIDS.
-sexual histories are unknown

-people

who

or who have
transfusions or

are

SAFE SEX PRACTICES

hemophiliac,

If either woman may be carrying the

received blood
blood products

vims, she should not allow her
menstmal blood, vaginal secretions,

between 1979-1985.

urine, feces or breast milk to enter her

• Have used semen for donor
insemination from a donor in a

partner's body through the mouth,
rectum, vagina or broken skin.

high risk group who is known to

be antibody

positive or

Although the vims has been found in
saliva, there is no evidence that it can

whose

risk status is unknown.
• Have received a blood transfusion or

blood

products between

be transmitted through this fluid.

1979-

Safe Sex practicesfor

1985

Lesbians at Risk
If you think you may have been
exposed to the AIDS virus you

-massage, hugging
-social (dry) kissing

may want to consider taking the
AIDS antibody test at a testing

-voyeurism, exhibitionism, fantasy

site where your anonymity is
guaranteed. If the antibody is
found you may not get AIDS
but you will be infectious for an
indefinite period of time. You
may also want to take the test if

-body-to-body mbbing
-masturbation

-vibrators or other sex toys (keep

separate toys for each partner and
always use your own on yourself)
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-S/M or other activities that do not
involve the exchange of body fluids

Possibly Safe Sex

• Insemination

parenting

Practices
-oral-genital contact (cunninglus)
using a thin piece of latex placed

aids related work as volunteers
and paid workers.

vaginal or anal penetration with
finger(s) using a disposable latex

Approximately 7% ofthe people
with AIDS in the U.S. are

glove.

women - 50% of these women

-french (wet) kissing
-anal-oral contact (rimming) with a

are Black, 23% Hispanic, 26%
are Caucasian.

latex barrier

Unsafe Sex Practices

Women

-unprotected cunninglus (especially

on hands

-sharing needles (IV or other skin
peircing needles)
-blood contact of any kind including

co-

been

limited by AIDS.

contact,

during menstruation)
-unprotected hand/finger-to-vagina
contact especially if you have cuts

and

have

• Many lesbians are involved in

between the vulva and the tongue,

-hand/finger-to-genital

choices

options

accountfor 7%
of people with
AIDS in the
U.S.

menstrual blood

-urine or feces in mouth or vagina
-unprotected rimming (anal-oral

Most lesbians are not at a high
risk
for
contracting
or

contact)

-fisting (hand in vagina/rectum)
-sharing sex toys that have contact
with body fluids.

transmitting the AIDS virus.
However, if you use IV drugs
or have unsafe sexual contact

with people in a high risk group

If you have sex with men in

high risk groups, learn about,

you are at risk.

and always use a condom.

this has to do with you if you

If you have any questions
concerning Lesbians and AIDS,
contact your local AIDS
organization or the San

and your lesbian friends are not

Francisco

at a high risk for AIDS.

Hotline at(415)863-AlDS.

• Many lesbians have been affected
by the AIDS related death or
illness of friends and loved ones.

obtained through the San Francisco

• The AIDS epedemic emphasizes
the need to address the problems
of substance abuse, and especially

AIDS Foundation and the Women's
AIDS Network and was reprinted with
permission.

You may also wonder what all

AIDS Foundation

The information in this article was

IV drug use within the lesbian

© July, 1986, San Francisco AIDS

community.

Foundation.

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I drop

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into the fearful needs
of my human heart,
into the darkfields of my dreams,
heart too old, too tired,

too full of yearnings and regrets
not knowing
what to do about them

I need you

You've made a memory that lives still
and does not set mefree,
it lives as long as lovers tell lovers
oflovers they loved
I need you.

Woman,
you are

my heart's cry
the silent meaning
singing
the sweet

sounds of love

bring your

melody of joy.
All I need
you are
All I need alone

to be always my own,
no other song to heed,
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Woman,
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Love. Money,Travei
LEO

money, and adventure. Don't worry about

getting into anything you can't get out of.

(July-Aug22)
The first week of August may find

This is a good week to enjoy social life

your domestic life in turmoil, especially if
you cannot reach an agreement on the
matters at hand. Try to see both sides and
don't be standoffish because of your pride.
Go out and socialize, now is not a good
time for feeling sorry for yourself. This is

find everything going your way, but dont
let it go to your head. This is an excellent
time to plan for your future (education,

too. The last week of August could

financial, home, etc.) .

LIBRA
(Sept23-Oct23)

an excellent time to start a creative

project, but keep in mind the negative as
well as the positive side to it. The 9th to
the 17th your love life may still be on

the tight rope. This could be an excellent
time to change strategies. It will be hard
for anyone to outshine the Lion this week.

Everything seems to go your way and

The first week of August could be

trying, especially with friends. Someone

you have counted on may not be there.
Socially and career wise things look
promising this week. There may be a new
acquaintance that will fascinate you.The

your mood wUl show it. Financial matters

9th to the 16th may find you with

and business are in good condition as the
last week of August approaches. All
your hard work is paying off. Don't let all

diplomatic if you have to cancel plans.

this success go to your head. Work may

find you rescheduling social activities, but
it will pay off.

more to do than you have time for. Be
Tread cautiously in the business arena,

don't make any decisions without

personally checking them out. The 17th
to the 23rd is a good time to stay in
home territory and concentrate on your

VIRGO

career. Career and love may come in direct
conflict.

The last week of August

(Aug 23 - Sept 22)

finds you hard at work. There may be

The first week of August may leave
you with a feeling you have been on a
rollercoaster. Love and money seem to be

some conflicts with a lover this week.
Don't discuss your private life right now.

fine one minute and at odds the next.

Involve yourself in social outings and do
the spring cleaning you have been putting
off. From the 9th to the 16th dont let

stress get you down. Financial matters are

working for you this week. A short trip

Your social life may be very demanding,
but your first priority is work.

SCORPIO
(Nov23-Dec21)
The first week of August may find

could be just what you need to get an

you heavily involved in you career or

insight on the matters at hand. The 17th

other activities. This may result in a

to the 23rd is your week for love, -31- conflict with your love life. Investigate

your financial decisions closely this week.

week, but it will pass. The 9th to the

The 9th to the 16th

16th financial matters may still be the
primary focus of your attention. Over
spending may have caught up with you or
xmexpected expenses. Whichever,use your
creative abilities in finance to get you
through. The 17th to the 23rd may be
frustrating. A project you have been
working on does not seem to be going as
scheduled. Start planning a long awaited
vacation. The time off wUl do you good,

is an excellent

time to involve yourself in work or a new
project you are interested in. Don't press
romantic issues right now. The 17th to
the 23rd may find you tired from the
demands of work.

Now is an excellent

time to do the financial plarming you have
been putting off. This is also a good week
for planning the trip you haven't had time
for. Get out and circulate, there are new
people you should meet The last week

of August continues to be a great time
to mingle. You will attract the people you
need now. You may find yourself taking a
vacation. l.eave your home well secured
and watch money and valuables on
vacation. Enjoy.

but be sure you plan everything out. The
last week of August may find you

caught up in planning for your future.
Don't let anyone hold you back. Make
time for social activities and fun.

AQUARIUS
(Jan21 -Febl8)
The first week of August may find

SAGinARIUS
(Nov23-Dec21)
The first week of August may be
rough in the romance department. You
may have read the cards all wrong about

you feeling pressured to achieve. Most
likely, loved ones are where the pressure is

what your prospective lover wants (or
wanted). Don't fret, get out and mingle.

9th to the 16th

Toward the end of the week, work will

occupy more and more of your time. The
9th to the 16th may find you caught
between

friends.

Don't

take

sides!

Concentrate your energies on work and
making plans. This is a great time to plan
your vacation. The 17th to the 23rd
may find some Sagittarians off on
vacation. Some may be working on plans
(educational, career, etc..). Midweek could
find you making a major decision or
comittment about a relationship. The last
week of August centers around work
and career for Sagittariuns. There could be
a promotion for you. Remember to show

appreciation to the people who have
supported you; especially love ones.

CAPRICORN
(Dec 22-Jan 20)
The first week of August is a great
time to keep your energies focused on
work. Don't get side-tracked. Your love

life may be falling apart over jealousy this

coming from. You need support, not

pressure. Seek it from good friends. The
may be highly

emotional days. Keep your sense of
humor, it wUl help get you through.
Midweek things calm down and you may

meet someone you are very attracted to.
Have an open mind. The 17th to the
23rd may find you caught between
attractions and commitments. There are

hard decisions ahead in both love and

career. Choose wisely. There are financial
rewards associated with all this upheaval.

The last week of August may find

you studying your financial situation
rather closely. Toward the end of the week
make time for love and social affairs. You
have earned some fun.

PISCES
(Febl9-Mar20)

You may feel drawn between work ^d
play this first week of August. Weigh
your priorities carefully and avoid confhcL
From the 9th to the 16th be decisive,

otherwise you wUl be an emotional mess.
Emotionally, things will smooth out after

"32- the full moon passes. Organize well.

especially at work and financially. The

find yourself wondering what all the fuss

17th to the 23rd is an excellent week

was about the first few days of August.
Financial matters are looking up, too. The
last week of August is a good time to

to socialize and catch up on the things you
enjoy. Work and a positive development
in a special relationship should put you in
a positive frame of mind this week. The
last week of August may find you
ready to start on a new enterprise. Dive
in. Do check all financial details and legal
matters yourself. Read the fine print, twice

start planning for your future (career,
education, etc..). August leaves die BuU in
a much more positive frame of mind than,
it started in.

if you have to.

. :.-:^ .; ^-

(May-June 21)

Keep your plans flexible the first Week
in August. There may be delays and mix-

ARIES
(Mar 21 - April 19)
The first week of August may find
you wanting to get away by yourself or
focusing most of your attention on a
special project. Personal relationships may
only add to this desire. The 9th to the
16th watch your finances; yes, friends
wiU take advantage of you. If you do get
carried away in the spending department,

you'll have to pay up and could end up
missing out on a hot financial deal. The

ups, but you can handle it if you keep
your sense of humor. Double-check all
financial moves this week. The 9th to
the 17th, it may be best to .avoid

daydreaming this week and stick to your
work. Don't rely too much on other

people right now. The 18th to the 23rd
is a good week to relax and entertain at
home. People feel good around you now
and it is a good time to extend yourself to
others. The 24th thru the 31st resist

17th thru the 23rd is an excellent

the urge to get involved in to many

week to take a vacation and get away from
it all. The last week of August things
fall more into place for Aries, work comes

projects. Study your priorities carefully

into focus. Check your work carefully and

Gemini.

be sure you are 'into it',
mistakes

could

result.

and choose what is reaUy right for you."

August looks like a busy month for

otherwise,

Follow

CANCER

your

■

intuitions now they won't lead you astray.

(June 22July 22)
August does not necessarily start out on a

TAURUS

positive note and money may play a jjig
part of the picture. This may be the perfect

(April 20-May 20)
The first week of August may be a
trying one for the BuU. It may seem that
every way you turn something is wrong.

Keep your cool. You could ptossibly find
yourself in the middle of some bad

time to sit down and plan a budget.
Otherwise the situation could cause

domestic problems. The. 9th to .the
16th finances are still a- major focus of

your life. Perhaps it is time to talk ,to

situations. The 5>th to the 16th the fuU

everyone in the house about how ^rious

moon may stiU be causing emotional
unrest in your home life. Try talking

to the 23rd work may he all you can

the

situation really ,. is. , ,The- , l^th ■

thing out, it wiU probably help. Don't

handle the first part of the week. A new

msh into any new projects just now.

romantic interest has yOUr attention now,
but move slowly. The last week of.

Your social life may be the only bright
spot this week. But, it will keep you
occupied. The 17th to the 24th your
home life will settle down,and you may

August may find you caught-.up,in.
flurry of social activities. Relax and ^joy

22 yourself you deserve it! .

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