Dimensions : v.3: no.7(1989:Feb.)
- Title
- Dimensions : v.3: no.7(1989:Feb.)
- Description
- Dimensions was a lesbian lifestyle magazine published in Lubbock, TX from July 1986 until the end of 1996. Content includes national news, poetry, book reviews, advice columns, and horoscopes.
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- en_US Visions Publishing Co.
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- 1989-02
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- Dimensions
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- All rights reserved by Visions Publishing Co. Reproduced in collaboration with J.D. Doyle's Houston LGBT History Archive.
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- Hunter, Roxanne
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Volume 3, Issue 7
February 1989
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17 Winter Travel
Q winter travel and sports
guide for lesbian women
AMi^ress,
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24 the Coffee Club
lesbian & gay literature
^deportments
28 Quiz:
5 To the Editor
7 News
How Well Do You
11 What's Goin' On
Handle Being Alone?
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31
34
22 Whot A World,
Whot A Worldl
Dear Agnes
Graffiti Page
Poetry
Horoscope
Directory
37 Classifieds
humor by comedian
Nancy Ford
Dimensions is published by Visions Publishing Co., P.O. Box 856,Lubbock,TX 79408,Phone(806)
797-9647. Opinions expressed by columnists do not necessarily reflect those of Dimensions or its
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February 1989 • Dimensions • Page
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Roxanne Hunter
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Kelly Ctiambers
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what is happening in
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Signatyrg,
o the Editor
APPLAUSE FOR NANCY
BE OUR VALENTINE
Dear Readers!
Dear Dimensions
"Read my lips!"
Every lime George Bush slapped us
with this bullying quip during this past
She says you can never have too much
Tupperware,I say I can't get enough of
her! Nancy Ford's column is the great
est, I just wish it lasted longer. No
campaign, I wanted to pull one of my
man friends up close to me, smack a
luscious kiss together and retort,"Read
Mv Lips, George!
Despite the bad press and the dismal
return on the money we pay our govern
ment, we all know that our lesbian/gay
love, our sexuality, our relationships,
our way of seeing and being in the
world,are potent and powerful. We are
also learning thatour love empowers us
matter how slow I read it, it's always
over too soon.
The rest of your magazine is great too Keep up the good work!
Sherry
Irving, TX
when we let the world see it, alive,
healthy, creative, even demanding!
Soon we'll be celebrating Valentine's
Day,a day oflove and lovers. This year
I'd like to inundate the White House,
Congress, the Supreme Court, ABC,
CBS, etc ... with Lesbian/Gay Valen
tine's wishes.So,I invite you all to play
along and head for your favorite les
bian/gay cardshop, find your favorite
postcards of men or women kissing,
color them with a few red hearts, in
scribe them with a "Read My Lips!"
and any other quips you fancy. Then
send them off to George Bush,Justices
1101 E. Seminary
Ghe Old Spilt)
A SISTERHOOD HAPPENING IN FORT WORTH
DAILY SPECIALS
SUN: S3 Beer Bust
THURS:$ 1 WELL DRINKS
3-11
MON:Shot Treatment
S2.50 Pitchers
Return to
TUES: 25C Draft Beer!
WEDS: HAPPY HOUR
25C Draw Beer
FRI:75C Schnapps
SAT:$2 BEER BUST
HAPPY HOUR
4pm-7pm
All Day,All Night
DAILY
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|t<;:|t!Si58::NISht» A Sundoy
Rehnquist or O'Connor or to whom
ever you'd like to read your lips.Letour
FEBRUARY 18TH
KIM'S BIRTHDAY SHOW
collective lips daringly speak our love.
Nancy & Margoret, Karen & Sharon. & Claudia
Do Be My Valentine!
Michael Neisen
Monte Rio, CA
with special guests
Valentine's Night
Come Play The Newtywed Game With Us!
Pool Tourney • Feb SIti • Corona Party - Feb 4th
No Regular Cover Charge At Damsels
Open Dolly Noon-2am
February 1989 • Dimensions • Page
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P.O. Box 856 • Lubbock.TX 79408 • (806)797-9647
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ews
From Around the Region,the Country & the World
Armstrong
Doctors Confirm
Kowaiski Can
Communicate
Amendment Struck
Down
WASHINGTON - U.S. District Judge
MINNESOTA - Sharon Kowaiski can
understand and communicate her needs
Royce Lamberth ruled that the U.S.
Congress does not have the
constitutional power to compel the
and wishes say three court appointed
District of Columbia and its council
Kowaiski was severely injured in an
members to enactlegislation,including
anti-gay legislation.
The amendment, sponsored by Sen.
William Armstrong (R-Colo), would
have allowed religiously associated
educational institution to discriminate
against"any person or persons that are
organized for, or engaged in,
promoting,encouraging,or condoning
any homosexual act, lifestyle,
doctors.
automobile accident in 1983 and has
been keptin a nursing home since 1985.
This is the first full evaluation for
competency since 1984 although such
testing was required annually for her
father to retain legal guardianship.
This is all in response to Kowalski's
parmer, Karen Thompson's, fight for
proper medical care for Kowaiski and
the right to visit and help care for her.
District court judge Robert Campbell
orientation, or belief."
Congress coerced the Washington D.C.
has ordered the Kowaiski be moved
City Council to pass the amendment by
from her present location to a
the end of 1988 or face the cutoff of all
rehabilitation
city funds.
communication rehabilitation. Visitors
unit
to
receive
Judge Lamberth held that council
will be allowed based on Kowalski's
members have the right to exercise their
wishes.
own judgement in voting for or against
Thompson and her attorneys were
legislation and that the U.S.
government has no right to force
elated with the evaluation.
council members to vote for any
legislation.
Oak Lawn
Counseling Center
Changes Name
DALLAS - Oak Lawn Counseling
Center has changed its name to Oak
Lawn Community Services (OLCS).
February 1989 • Dimensions • Page
7
The change was official on January 1,
1989.
The name change reflects the growth of
the diversity ofservices offered. OLCS
now encompasses Health Services and
Public Information and Education in
addition to Counseling Services.
Health Services includes the Buddy
Project and PWA Care-A-Van
resource center is also expanding its
services to include free showings of
lesbian and gay films on the second and
fourth Friday of every month.
Herland is a women's collective that
provides a framework for a variety of
projects for the support and enjoyment
of Oklahoma City's women's
community.
transportation system.
Public Information and Education will
include a 24-hour bilingual AIDS
Hotline, all media relations and
publications within the OLCS, a
Gay Spirituality
Workshop Slated
speakers bureau and corporate
education.
AUSTIN - Daniel Helminiak will
The Counseling Services division
includes all group, individual, AIDS,
career and relationship counseling.
present an advanced workshop on gay
Also under this division are the
wellness programs, educational
seminars and the Oasis Recovery
Program for drug and alcohol abuse.
OLCS is also offering special programs
of interest to the lesbian community.
Women-only therapy groups, lesbian
AIDS education and space at the center
for lesbian organizations are just some
of the outreach programs planned.
If you would like more information on
workshops, events and services,
contact the OLCS at(214)520-8108.
spirituality
at
Metropolitan
Community Church of Austin, IKX)
Springdale Road, on Saturday,
February 18 from 10am to 4pm.
The workshop is designed for people
who are already religiously
comfortable being lesbian or gay and
who want to explore how their
sexuality can foster spiritual growth.
Although the program will touch on
issues specific to Christianity, the
workshop will be appropriate for any
person of good will, including those
who do not believe in God.
A ten-dollar donation is requested, but
no one will be turned away because of
Herland Sister
inability to pay. All proceeds go to the
MCCA building fund. Participants
should bring their own lunch.
Resources Moves Into
Dr. Daniel Helminiak is a Roman
New Building
Catholic priest and theologian. He is
OKLAHOMA CITY - Herland Sister
Resources is all moved in to their new
building at 2312 NW 39th. The new
author of The Same Jesus and Sniritual
Developmentand numerous articles on
psychology, theology,and spirituality.
Page 8 • Dimensions • February 1989
He has lectured nationally on sexuality
scheduled for late 1989 or early 1990.
and spirituality and is an instructor in
human sexuality at Austin Community
College. He is also the Director for
Spiritual Growth at Omega Point
Counseling Center in Austin. For
The conference envisioned is the first
further
information
about
the
workshop, call(512)338-0577.
ofits kind: broad based coalition effort
to set a lesbian agenda for social,
economic, and political change, to
increase lesbian visibility and to
acknowledge lesbian diversity and
common ground.
Regional planning meetings on the
national conference
National Lesbian
being
organized throughout the country in the
Conference in
months ahead. The first national
Planning Stages
steering committee meeting is set for
March 4-5 in Raliegh-Durham, NC.
Lesbians interested in getting involved
WASHINGTON,D.C. - According to
the
are
Herland
Sister
Resources
Newsletter, a group of east coast
lesbians convenved an open meeting to
begin to set goals and establish the
initial planning structure for an alllesbian conference tentatively
should
watch
for
future
announcements of planning meetings.
For more information write: National
Lesbian Conference, P.O. Box 3057,
Albany,NY 12203.
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SUNDAYS
$1 Well Drinks • $1 Beer • 75(t Schnapps
$1.50 Corona • $2 Call Drinks
ALL DAY & ALL NIGHT
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Treat Your Sweetheart to a Night Out at the
Valentine Headquarters!
TUESDAYS
Beer Bust • 7pm-Midnight • Dance Lessons
Pool Tournament Night, Everyone Welcome!
WEDNESDAYS
Happy Hour Drinks
THURSDAYS
Beer Bust • 7pm-Midnight
713-666-3464 • 9150 S. Main
Houston, TX
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IV
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A Monthy Listing of Speciai Evenb Aii Around Texas, Okiohoma & New Mexico
AUSTIN - PETTICOAT JUNCTION
themselves this month. On the 3rd
will be celebrating its 2nd
Anniversary on Ground Hog's Day,
Feb. 2nd! Happy Birthday PJ! If you
catch Shake Russell with opening act
Lennie & Sylvia. On the 16th, catch
Kate
Clinton.
A
Valentine
couldn't make it to New Orleans for
Celebration will be held on Tuesday
Mardi Gras, come celebrate at
the 14th.Be sure and check for topics of
Tuesday Night Discussion Sessions!
NEXUS/PJ's! The party starts on
Saturday and Sunday the 4th and 5th
and winds up on "Fat Tuesday" the
AUSTIN
7th! Ofcourse,a Valentine Ball will be
Brunch is planned for Feb. 5th at
held on Feb. 14th - dress up in your best
11am. Call Karen at 339-8508 or
duds and come on out!
Maria at 834-0933 for details. Don't
DALLAS - Well, ladies, you've got
your own bar at the Crossroads these
Valentine Dance to be held Sat. Feb
-
A
Lesbian
Mother's
miss the Austin Lambda and ALGPC
days - SUE ELLEN's opened officially
on Jan. 19th and they are going strong!
Monday thru Sat you can get 3-In-l's
(that's 3 shots in 1 drink) or Happy
Hour prices from 3pm-8pm and all
night long on Mondays! Be sure and
check out all the other drink specials
listed in the ad this month and say hello
to Kathy while you're there!
AUSTIN - Kate Clinton will be
appearing at the Amstin Opera House
on Friday, Fcbrutiry I7th - courtesy of
Live Wire Productions! Look for more
concerts and women's events coming
11th at the Unitarian Church!
FT. WORTH - Saturday, February
18th isKim's Birthday atDAMSELS!
In her honor, there will be a special
show with guests Nancy & Margaret,
Karen & Sharon & Claudia! Also,for
those of you who don't know,
DAMSELS now has600 square foot of
dance floor for you to play on!
DALLAS - Who's Those G iris? They
arc a Dallas-based professional all
women's revue that has been together
for years under various names. They
are unique because they not only have
hot women but live comedy and
in March & April!
character impersonations like Bette
SAN ANTONIO - The CIRCLE
always brings you the best in live
enteruiinment but they've outdone
Continued on Page 14
February 1989 • Dimensions • Page H
NOWvOPEN
/
Welcomes The Women To The Crossroads
Page 12 • Dimensions • February 1989
SUNDAYS
12 Noon-8pm • $1 Juice Drinks & $2 Mimosas
500 Draft Beer 8pm-Close
Watch for Shows Coming Soon On Sunday Nights!
MONDAYS
3-ln-1's or Happy Hour Prices All Day and All Night
8 Ball Pool Tournament • 8pm • Gash Prizes
TUESDAYS
3-ln-Ts or Happy Hour Prices 3pm-8pm
Comedy Night • Roseanne Barr Show 7:30pm
WEDNESDAYS
3-ln-1's or Happy Hour Prices 3pm-8pm
$1 Well & Draft 8pm-Close
THURSDAYS
3-ln-1's or Happy Hour Prices 3pm-8pm
Country & Western Night
$1 Domestic Longnecks 8pm-Close
No Cover
FRIDAYS
3-ln-1's or Happy Hour Prices 3pm-8pm
SATURDAYS
3-ln-1's or Happy Hour Prices 3pm-8pm
Optional Beer Bust 12 noon-8pm
Open Mon-Fri 3pm • Sat & Sun 12 noon
After Hours Fri & Sat
3903 Cedar Springs Rd. * Dallas, TX * (214) 559-0707
February 1989 • Dimensions • Page 13
Saver Sundays! All day and all night,
Midler, Hank Williams, Jr. Crystal
Gayle and Kenny Rogers. On Feb.
18lh you can catch them at Damsels in
you'll find SI Well Drinks, SI Beer,
750 Schnapps, SI.50 Corona and S2
Ft. Worth ... watch this column for
Call Drinks! The RANCH is also
future dates!
planning to help you celebrate
Valentine's all week long, whatever
night you decide to treat your sweetie,
the RANCH will be ready! If you're
ready to learn how to dance a two-step,
you can learn on Tuesday nights while
FT. WORTH -
The gang at
PARTNERS would like to thank
Gloria for filling in and welcome
Kathy back to the DJ's spot! Gloria
will be the Sunday Guest DJ now that
Kathy is back on her foot! This month
atPARTNERS you can catch theDena
Kaye Show on February the 4th and a
special J. Christopher Valentine's
Show on February 11th. They will also
be opening at 12 noon on Sundays so
come on out and have some fun!
HOUSTON
-
The
RANCH
is
definitely the place to be on Super
you enjoy Beer Bust!
WICHITA FALLS - Don't miss out
on the drink specials at ODDS. On
Tuesday it's SI.50 Bottled Beer,
including Corona!, Wednesday you
can get SI.50 wine coolers, Thursday
and Sunday bring a S3 beer bust from
9pm to midnight with 500 Schnapps on
Sunday. You can also catch Happy
Hour every night from 7-9pm!
my CAT.
The Jch ycu Save Hay Be Ycur lovers
LuIe's
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Convenient Air Connections to
Horiingen Airport
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Women Meet Women
3rd Full Weekend
& 3rd Week
Each Month
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Write or call for brochure:
120 E. Atol St. P.O. Box 2326
South Padre Island, TX 78597
512-761-LYLE
ear^gnes
Answers to your questions obout love,
relationships & personal problems
Dear Agnes,
My lover and I have known each other
for 25 years, but we have been lovers
for almost9 years. I've always felt like
I was second in her life because of her
mother and family. But last year I felt
like 1 had had enough of this so 1 started
listening to lies about her from two
people that 1 thought were my friends.
I now realize they were not friends.
My lover and 1 had a bad year in '88.
She met another woman, but later de
cided this woman was not her type.She
decided 1 was her type.
She says she still has strong feelings for
through your feelings, and clear up
some of the confusion that you are
experiencing.
Consider individual counseling if your
lover refuses to go with you.It can give
you a new prospective on why you feel
second and offer new insight into the
conflicts you feel about your relation
ship, her family, friends, etc..
Oak Lawn Community Services offers
counseling in the DFW area.
Dear Agnes,
me, and we are seeing each other, but
My lover has a hobby that just drives
me crazy. She likes to hunt! Not only
she still talks with this woman some
does she like to hunt, when she isn't
times. 1 get very angry and upset when
1 find out. She says it doesn't hurt to
have friends and talk to them. She
thinks 1 should do the same. Go out and
make friends-that is.
Should 1 stand back and let this happen?
Hoping it will pass, or should 1 get on
with my life? She says with all the
things that have happened, she's con
fused too, but time will heal. In her
words, people break-up and go back
together all the time.
This is still going on with her family.
Second
hunting she is getting ready for the next
big hunt.Everything in her closet came
from LL Bean,she has enough guns to
start the next Civil War. It is like an
obsession. I swear it is getting worse
and worse the older she gets. We
bought a new freezer last winter after
she came home from Colorado because
there wasn't room in the one we had for
all the deer meat.
She has a hunting buddy,but there isn't
any hanky panky. I'm sure of it!
When we first started living together
she would go quail and dove hunting
two or three times a season and deer
Dear Second,
Relationship counseling could greatly
benefit your relationship, help you sort
hunting at least once, but now days it's
every damn weekend or vacation day
she has. Everything really revolves
around the next hunting trip. These are
February 1989 • Dimensions • Page 15
big expensive trips too.
bit obsessive. Buying a new freezer is
I will not hunt! I told her that when we
obsessive-unless the old one is on it's
first started living together. I don't
think there is anything wrong with it(if
you don't do it all the time like she
does). She comes from a family of
last leg.
There is not much you can do about this
situation except tell her how you feel.
And if you want to live with her after
she retires-get a hobby!
hunters.
What do you make of this situation?
What should I do? I don't care if she
hunts,but all the time? Soon I am afraid
we will be buying a new freezer.Do you
know that when she retires she wants to
Write to Dear
hunt-that's all she has planned.
Hunting Widow in East Texas
Agnes with
your problems or
Dear Hunting Widow,
comments at:
Your letter implies that as your lover's
Dimensions
income level has increased so has the
time and money she spends on her
P.O. Box 856
hunting trips. I would say that every
weekend and vacation are definitely a
Lubbock,TX 79408
TUESDAY
FEB. 14TH
FRIDAY
FEB. 3RD
Valentine
Celebration!
THURSDAY
FEB.16TH
Shake
Russell
With
Lennie &
IRCL
Sylvia
Kate
Clinton
Arts, Entertainment
& Cultural Center
8021 Pinebrook • San Antonio,TX • (512) 341-2818
Page 16 • Dimensions • February 1989
WINTER TRAVEL
FOR WOMEN
A Look At Lesbian/Gay Travel Opportunities In The Southern Rockies
by Tasha Sumner
I've attempted skiing a
couple of times and al
though I won't say I was
good,I will say I wasn't
too bad for someone
who never did master
the art of stopping.
Now, I always
claimed that skiing
was too expensive
and dangerous for a
klutz" like me,but I
just might be will
ing to try it again
since I've discov
ered a number of
lesbian and gay
guesthouses
sprinkled
Of course, downhill skiing isn't the
only thing you'll find to do! There's
also cross-country skiing, snow shoe
ing, tubing, sleigh rides, and of course
romantic nights by the fire with snow
piling up outside.
Listed on the following pages are some of
the guesthouses in Colorado and New
Mexico. You'll also find some winter activi
ties, events, and info for "family". So,get out
your snow chains,your gloves,your ski clothes,
and get ready!
COLUMBINE LODGE
P.O. Box 267,
Green Mountain Foils, CO 80819
(719)684-9062
Located about 8 miles west of Colorado Springs, the
Columbine.-^ Lodge offers very reaonab1e
throughout the
ski areas of the
Rockies.
February 1989 • Dimensions • Page 17
rates and lots of specials! S30 per
couple, per night is the basic rate. Over
Valentine's you can get a room for S2,5
per night or S.36 per night including
flowers, champagne, and a dance for
sweethearts! Things to do nearby in
clude: cross country skiing, sleigh
rides, ice skating, ice fishing, and
spa,and indoor sauna a Just some of the
amenities. Winter rates range from
S45-S90 and summer rates from S50-
S115. Women only times arc available
upon request.
PIKES PEAK PARADISE INN
Box 5760
Woodlond Park, CO 80666
downhill skiing just 20 minutes to an
hour and a half away. Summer fun
(719)687-6656
includes white water rafting, fishing,
hiking, etc. Owners Barbara and Marty
also plan women's music concerts,
dances and a group campout in the near
30 minutes west of Colorado Springs
and 1 hour from major ski areas,there is
future.
This bed & breakfast is predominantly
male oriented but welcomes women.
much to keep you entertained here. You
can also find cross-country skiing, ice
BRECKENRIDGE MT. HOUSE
skating, shopping, etc.
Breckenridge, CO
CORRALES INN
P.O. Box 1361
(303)453-6475
This is a little different concept. You
can rent this 2 1/2 bedroom plus a loft
house for a minimum of four, or up to
ten women. Rates vary between winter
and summer. Winter rates run approxi
mately 5275 per night(327.50 per per
son based on a group of ten), summer
rates are S120 and up,depending on the
number in your group. All the linens,
cooking utensils, etc. are provided, but
you must bring your own food (and
cook). The house is about 1 mile from
the ski area and from the town ofBreck
enridge.
THEGALISTEO INN
Box 4
Galisteo, NM 87540
(505)982-1506
Corroles, NM 87048
(505)897-4422
15 Minutes from the heart of Albuquer
que and 40 minutes from Santa Fe
you'll find this charming little bed &
breakfast. In a great location for day
trips, you can find downhill and cross
country skiing, horseback riding, hot
air ballooning and a natural hot springs
all within an hours drive. Rates are S45
per person, 550 per couple with an
optional breakfast for a small amount.
There is a hot tub in the courtyard, as
well as, a fireplace and library in the
common room.
WINTER SPORTS TRIPS
Just minutes from Santa Fe, you'll find
this little Inn. Of course, you'll be
within driving distance of ski areas,
shopping and sight seeing, but you'll
also be right on the spot for cross
country skiing, horseback riding etc...
WOODSVVOMEN, a women's ad
The main house is 250 years old and
situated on 8 acres. A heated lap pool.
offered in Colorado February 11 th thru
venture travel organization also offers
much in the way of winter activities.
The Yellowstone Ski Extravaganza
happens February 25th thru March 4th
and a Cross Country Powder Ski is
the 18th. Woodswomen also offers ski
Page 18 • Dimensions • February 1989
and children are welcome on most trips.
If you would like more details, write
rants, etc. Bars are rated on a "four-
star" basis on what percentage of their
Woodswomen at 25 West Diamond
clientele are gay women.
Lake Rd., Minneapolis, MN 55419.
PLACES OF INTEREST
TO WOMEN
I couldn't reach ARTEMIS WIL
DERNESS TOURS for a list of their
specific activities but I can tell you that
they offer cross-country ski trips as
P.O. Box 35575
Phoenix, AZ 85032
A guide book for lesbian women lists
bars, accomodations, organizations,
well as backpacking,rafting, canoeing
and whalewatching trips to locations all
etc. Also listings for women events
across the Southwest. You can reach
including conferences, trips and music
them at (505) 758-2203 or write P.O.
festivals.
Box 1178, Taos, New Mexico 87471
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for dates and cost information.
P.O. Box 292
Village Station, NY, NY 10014
(212)674-0120
THINGS OF NOTE
Gay and lesbian guide book covering
Other information of note for lesbians
the U.S. and Canada. Lists bars, busi
and gay men planning a winter vaca
nesses, organizations etc.
tion:
ASPEN has no lesbian or gay accom
modations. However, Aspen has had a
non-discrimination policy since 1976
and there should be no problems with
lodging for same-sex couples.
GAY SKI WEEK is offered yearly in
Aspen. It is paditionally held the last
week in January but you should call the
<S
Dena Kaye Sho^
February 4th
Christopher
Aspen Gay/Lesbian Group at (303)
468-1956 for specific dates and details.
Although it's too late this year, plan on
1990! This has been a predominantly
gay male event but organizers would
like to see more women participate.
Also ofinvaluable interest to those who
travel are the guide books for lesbians
and gays.Three ofthe biggest are listed
below. Here are some addresses - write
to them or check your favorite book
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hat A World/{
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Lovehunt '89
by Nancy Ford
Happy, Happy Valentine's Day to all
my little Sapphic cherubs out there in
LIVING INDEPENDENT
Dimensions-land!
COMMITTED RELATIONSHIP,
Ah yes, Valentine's Day - taken from
the Latin valen meaning"love gift"and
tine meaning"prong ofeating utensil".
Translated, Valentine's Day is the
annual celebration of forking over a
token of affection to your Loved One,
be that Loved One your Husband,Wife,
AND PERFECTLY CONTENT IN
OF
A
THE REALITY IS THAT ONE DAY
THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE WILL
WALK THROUGH THAT DOOR
AND PUT NEW MEANING INTO
THE I4TH DAY OF FEBRUARY
FOR THE REST OF OUR LIVES.
WE'LL SEE.
Significant Other,or even the One you
I know this is true because my mother
actually love.
This celebration of the heart can be the
told me so. Verbatim. It's called the
most heartwarming of holidays,
providing, of course, that one of the
above is actually in your possession.
(Note to psych majors: Usage of the
word "Possession" is merely
descriptive terminology — not a
Freudian slip. Chill out already.)
Conversely, for those who have no
"One Day Your Prince Will Come"
theory, developed by mothers of
unwed, thirty-ish (but remarkably
youthful-looking considering what
they've been through) daughters.
And who am I to argue? Underscoring
the validity ofthis hypothesis is the fact
that my parents were married on
Significant Other, Valentine's is that
predisposed Day set apartas a reminder
Valentine's Day. They were,I swear. I
wouldn't make something like this up.
Perhaps now you understand better my
that THERE IS NO SHAME IN
obsession with this, the real V.D.
LIVING
BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH WE
The thing we Unwed Offspring know
that our Hopeful Parents do not is the
MAY BE QUITE PROSPEROUS
fact that keeping a Valentine is no big
ALONE
FOR
NOW
Page 22 • Dimensions • February 1989
trick (you should pardon the pun). It's
finding one that presents the problem.
So,for all those intcrc.stcd in Lovchunt
Personals are the best place to look for
people without partners. Too harsh?
Probably so. Sorry, but this love stuff is
'89 (and I'm not referring to another
game show hosted by Bob Eubanks,)
here arc a few suggestions to assist you
in your tjuest for the Ultimate
harsh business sometimes.
Valentine. Read,heed,and ladies, siari
you engines.
Smile Alot Wherever You Go
Who could resist those dimples? This is
another of my mother's theories, not
mine. However, I have seen it work.
Just a.sk my wife.
Avoid the Obvious
Do not rely on the bars as your sole
source of serious relationship-type
contacts, even if they do provide a
complimentary happy hour buffet.
Certainly not all, but many patrons of
these
establishments
arc
there
primarily to display padded wardrobes,
layered makeup, mundane opening
lines,and behavior that makes mothers
mad enough to organize and have
bumper stickers printed. Truly, these
Nancy Ford's Column,
"What A World,
What A World"
Can Be Found Every
Month In Dimensions!
places are little more than meat
markets.
Visit Your
Neighborhood Meat Market
Take a number and strike up a
nancy ford
conversation with a fellow carnivore
about the ascending price of rump roast
and its influence on our social attitudes.
People who eat red meat know about
the.se things,or at the very least have an
comedy
residential • commercial
opinion. But, best of all, in a real meat
market there is no blaring, computer-
for booking info
generated music to shout over nor
coll or write:
exotically-flavored schnapps to throw
down your throat on a dare. Except in
You'll See Productions
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Dallas, of course.
(713) 721-4125
(713) 520-7237
Read the Personals
Next to the obituary columns, the
February 1989 • Dimensions • Page 23
the
offee
A Discussion of Lesbian Literature Both New and Old
This month T. Sumner Reviews:
w
by Katherine
Sturtevant
This winter has been so warm that I
haven't been able to do one of my
thought so. Margaret literally runs into
Amy Dudley,a mysterious woman and
favorite things - sit in front of the
talented actress,and both their lives are
window with a good book and a cup of
get to sit down with a good book - just
forever changed.
Romance develops and blossoms as
Margaret vows to write a masterpiece
the snow and the hot chocolate were
to launch Amy to stardom. But, Amy
missing. The book is A Mistress
Moderately Fair by Katherine
come to light, both she and Margaret
hot chocolate and watch it snow. I did
Sturtevant (Alyson Publications, Inc,
$8.95). With the seventeenth-century
has a secret and should her past ever
could be delivered to the gallows.
Amy never reveals her secret to
London theater district as a backdrop,
Margaret in fear that she will no longer
we meet Margaret Featherstone, a
widow who manages her own affairs
and is a playwright. While we may not
think this is so shocking, 17th century
London would have undoubtedly
love her. When she can no longer keep
her secret, she disappears leaving
Margaret bewildered and hurt.
Margaret retreats into her shell and
vows to write her finest play. The new
Page 24 • Dimensions • February 1989
work demands a great actress and all
believe that only Amy can play the part.
The rush to find her leads to a very
surprising conclusion.
Lesbian literature has been in need of a
A MistressModerately Fairis available
for Alyson Publications, Inc., 40
Plympton St., Boston, Mass 02118 for
S8.95.or from your favorite bookstore.
Complete catalogs are available upon
good historical novel since Patience
request.
and Sarah and think I've found it.
Historically correct in both language
and manner, Ms. Sturtevant has placed
two
wonderful characters in an
accurate setting.
A Mistress Moderately Fair is
Sturtevant's first novel but, she has
In the gay rights movement, we try
to emphasize that we are the
same as everyone else except for
what we do in bed. The American
published stories in Sinister Wisdom
and Calyx as well as reviews in the San
Francisco Chronicle and the San Jose
Indian cultures I studied do just the
Mercury News.She has also written an,
as yet unpublished, travel book.
difference, but instead of seeing
Women's Walks: A Feminist Guide to
Historical London.
Sturtevant is a native Califomian
although she has traveled to England to
research material for Women's Walks.
I would recommend this novel to
everyone but particularly those who
enjoy history or the history of theater.
I hope Ms.Sturtevant will bless us with
opposite; they emphasize the
that difference as abnormal,
deviant or threatening, they see it
as a "specialness," an extra gift.
-Walter Williams
author of The Spirit and the Flesh:
Sexual Diversity in American Indian
Culture, 1987
From Unnatural Quotations
by Leigh W. Rutledge
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Around this time every year, the
focus is on love,togetherness and
romance. But, what about the
other side? How well do you
handle being alone? Answer the
following questions to find out
how emotionally independent
you are.
1. When faced with the
prospect of spending a day or
an evening alone, you:
a. panic, you hate to be alone.
b. aren't worried, even though
you'd rather be with someone.
c. look forward to it, you don't
get enough time to yourself.
2. When you are alone, you
keep the volume on the stereo:
a. turned up loud
b. about medium
c. turned down low
3. Do you have one or more
hobbies that you can do alone?
a. Yes
b. No
4. Are you always calling
people on the phone for no
tlW
reason?
a. Yes
b.No
5. Are you unhappy when you
have to go shopping or run
errands by yourself?
a. Yes
eio
Alone?
b.No
6. Do you plan time to be by
yourself on purpose?
a. Yes
b. No
Page 28 • Dimensions • February 1989
7. Do you crave something to eat or
drink all the time when you are
alone?
a. Yes
9-16
Generally speaking, you don't mind
being left to your own devices. You
may feel lonely at times but this is
a. Yes
probably force of habit more than any
thing else. You have a tendency to get
restless and enjoy work that brings you
in contact with people but you can get
by just fme with your won company
b. No
when necessary.
b.No
8. Are you generally happy with your
job and home life?
9. When you are faced with stress or
boredom, you;
a. find something to do - read a book,
work around the house, etc.
b. complain to whoever will listen.
c. go to sleep.
a-a
You are one of those people who love
anything loud, exciting and crowded.
You don't like being alone and take
extreme measures to avoid it. Try
spending a few moments each day by
yourself, you may just find that it isn't
SCORING
as bad as you think!
Give yourself points as follows
1.a-0, b-1, c-2
2. a-0, b-1, c-2
3. a-3, b-0
4. a-0, b-3
5. a-0, b-3
6. a-3, b-0
7. a-0, b-3
8. a-3, b-0
9. a-3, b-0, c-0
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oelry.
It's Never Too Late -
It's Always Too Late
>
Disappointment icoms heavy;
No grandchildren?
Our friends?
Why?
Where'd we go wrong?
You must be sick.
Definitely not sane,
it's just not right!
They won't see.
They can't.
The burdens ore huge;
1 love you,
I love her, too.
Please understand.
It's not your fault,
I tried,
It Is right,
Right for me.
I won't apologize.
I can't.
Weeks, months,years pass.
It wakes me up
Ringing and ringing.
What? Dead? When?
In my sleepy haze.
The words finally cameI'm sorry,,.
About everything.
In her grief.
The words finally camePlease come home,,.
She's welcome too,
Kaye Hunter
Lewisville, TX
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portY of the Ceiitaf
oroscope
What's in the Stars for You this month?
AQUARIUS
off. The 24th to the 28th love will
(Jan 20th - Feb 18th)
Love and money are the center focus
continue to be the focal point in your
thoughts. Don't be careless with your
involvements. If you are in a relation
for Aquarians this February. In fact
your head may be in the clouds. Do be
ship this could be an excellent time for
realistic or you could find yourself in a
a little time away together.
mess. The 9th to the 16th is an excel
lent time for planning and decision
making. Take advantage because plans
made now can affect you throughout
1989 and beyond.The 17th to the 23rd
be on guard, there is always a "trouble
maker" waiting to cause problems.
Don't leave yourself open to criticism it could affect your work or romance perhaps both. The 24th to 28th could
find you flirting with thoughts of a
ARIES
(Mar 21st - Apr 19th)
"Aloof probably best describes you as
Febraary gets underway.. Stay away
from people who do not have your best
interest in mind. All is not as it appearsno matter how flattering a person may
be. The 9th to the 16th your time can
best be spent planning for the future.
Make long range plans that include
commitment. This is an excellent time
savings and consider new investments.
for decisions.'89 is off to a good start if
The 17th to the 23rd may be a stressful
time in your love life. Be realistic and
you spend wisely and follow your in
stincts.
think things through before speaking or
you could hurtfeelings.The 24th to the
28th be open-minded in your relation
PISCES
(Feb 19th - Mar 20th)
The first week of February may find
you longing for a love that is not there.
Relationships may be stressful.Friends
are your best assets, remember that.
ship with friends, lovers, and business
associates. Remember that everyone
has an opinion and yours is not always
right. Take care to protect you home
this month.
The 9th thru the 16th romance may be
the highlight of your week. Beware of
TAURUS
your temper, especially if you are
drinking. The 17th to the 23rd don't
(Apr 20th - May 20th)
Social activities may overwhelm you
neglect business for romance. Keep
your belongings safely locked - double
the first part ofFebruary.This is a good
time to pick and choose what you do;
check your home.This is a good time to
decorate or paint or make the changes
keep.The 7th to the 16th your love life
in your environment that you have put
don't make commitments you won't
may be at odds. Don'tlet yourselfin for
February 1989 • Dimensions • Page 31
anything you aren't sure of. Stick to
your budget especially toward the end
that may move closer to romance later
in 1989. Be attentive to your health and
of the week. The 17th to the 23rd a
body from the 24th to month's end.
Surround yourself with positive, sup
portive people.
romance you had given up as a lost
cause may surprise you. The 24th to
month's end,keep a keen eye on your
finances and listen to the advice of
professionals. Rely on your communi
cation skills and be ready for change.
Remember your actions and decisions
may have long range effects.
GEMINI
LEO
(July 23rd - Aug 22nd)
February begins a positive romantic
trend for the lion. Beware of gossip and
jealousy,both can cause you problems.
The 9th to the 16th relationships con
tinue to be the main force in your life.
(May 21st-June 21st)
Relationships are the primary focus as
This is a great time to 'catch up' with
February gets underway don't neglect
friends, lovers, or social responsibili
not absolutely necessajry or finances
could be a mess by the end ofthe month.
ties with co-worker. The 9th to the
The 17th to the 23rd you may feel
old friends. Put off purchases that are
16th conflicts at work may leave you
pressured to make a decision concern
stressed out. Do keep abreast of ever
ing a lover. Don't commit to anything,
changing situations that may arise.
Lean on friends for emotional support.
The 17th to the 23rd avoid people with
over inflated egos or there will be prob
until you weigh your priorities care
fully. This may not be the best time for
a decision. The 24th to month's end
lems either at woric or in social situ
could find you the center of gossip.
Rely on friends for emotional support
ations. The 24th to month's end your
and don't shut out the people who care
social calender will be full. Your affairs
about you.
at home should be on good footing.
Pick your activities discriminately.
VIRGO
CANCER
Love and sex may be the key ingredi
(June 22ncl - July 22ncl)
Relationships with family,friends,and
ents of your life the first week ofFebru
(Aug 23rd - Sept 22nd)
co-workers are the main focus the first
week in February. Work on improving
your communications-the key to all
sound relationships. The 9th to the
16th try to keep your attention on oth
ers and off yourself. Make every effort
to control your financial future. Now is
the perfect time for shopping,but resist
the urge to over spend. The 17th to the
23rd could find a binding friendship
ary. Enjoy yourself, but don t open
yourself up to critics. The 9th to the
16th problems may arise in your love
life. In fact you may question your
whole lifestyle and feel more comfort
able in the company of friends. The
17th to the 23rd the emotional ups and
downs of last week will smooth outand
you will feel less pressured.Slow down
and take some time for yourself. The
24th to the end ofthe month may hold
some new adventures and romance is at
Page 32 • Dimensions • February 1989
SAGITTARIUS
the center of all this excitemenL
people come your way and there may
(Nov 23rd - Dec 21st)
Don'tmake hasty decisions concerning
your home Ufe the first week ofFebru
ary; things will get back to normal. The
9th to the 16th tie up loose endsat work
be romantic undertones involved but
and keep a close check on your money.
business and work may also be af
fected. The 9th to the 16th things may
not work out to your expectations for a
tion and delayed decisions can cause
LIBRA
(Sept 23rd - Oct 23rd)
The first week of February important
Both may need your immediate atten
social function this week, but don't let
problems. The 17th to the 23rd - be
happy! This may be easier said than
the situation stress you out Travel is
favored the first half of February, but
done,but with a litUe effort you can do
it. Friends can be of particular value to
keep a ready supply of cash on hand.
The 17th to the 23rd a relationship
may unravel abruptly, try to concen
trate your energies on work or a hobby
you right now. The 24th to the 28th
don't get so involved in a project you
forget to pay attention to the people
that you enjoy. The 24th to month's
end, don't neglect financial or health
of the month a lover may need some
emotional support. Be there!
around you. Esptecially toward the end
matters that need attention. This is an
excellent time to get involved in a long
term health plan-diet and exercise.
SCORPIO
(Oct 24tti - Nov 22nd)
The first week ofFebruary is an excel
lent time for planning long range
goals-a possible move is involved.The
9th to the 16th be extra careful of your
actions and words otherwise a contro
versy could result. The 17th to the
23rd there may still be conflict sur
rounding your life. Talk to a friend or
advisor who can give you an objective
opinion about how to handle this situ
ation. From the 24th to the 28th life
should start to smooth out and some of
the questions about all the controversy
from the previous week will fall into
place. Don't be pressed for answers,
they will come when all the facts are in.
CAPRICORN
(Dec 22nd - Jan 19th)
The first week of February everything
should be going your way. Don't get
carried away. Moderation is the key to
yotir continued successin both love and
money.The9th to the 16th you may be
emotionally swept up in a new and
captivating person to the exclusion of
all else- including home and work.
Don't make any hasty changes in your
life-all is not as it seems. The 17th to
the 23rd will follow pretty much the
same pattern as the previous week.
Focus on organizing your thoughts and
making long range plans for your fu
ture. The 24th to month's end don't
shy away from taking the lead in a
special project. You have the right stuff
to make it work.Keep a high profile and
take your bows for a job well done.
Keep your personal goals and ambi
tions clearly in perspective this month.
Febajaryl989 • Dimensions • Page 33
Irectory
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ARLINGTON,TX (area cede 51?)
organizations
Gay/Lesbian Association of UTA
P.O. Box 19348-77, UTA St. 76019
794-5140
organizations
Affirmation (Methodist)
P.O. Box 225831 75222 • 948-1546
AIDS Resource Center
3920 Cedar Springs 75219
Dallas Gay Alliance
P.O. Box 190712 75219 .528-4233
clubs
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives
3930 Cedar Springs • 821-1653
Dallas Gay Youth Group
Nexus/Petticoat Junction
300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116.307-7203
401 & 401-B E. 2nd •495-9553
Dallas Outdoors
P.O. Box 35474 75235 • 276-5270
Dallas Tavern Guild
3900 Lemmon Ave. #220 • 526-5292
AUSTIN, TX (area code 512)
organizations
Affirmation (Mettiodist)
7403 Stioal Creek •451-2329
Austin Lambda
P.O. Box 5455 78763
Gay/Lesbian Student
Association at UT Austin • 458-3971
Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338
Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby
P.O. Box 2505 78768
Metropolitan Community Church
1100 Springdoie Rd.• 929-3660
Oasis Ministry
5555 N. Lamer Blvd. #L101 •441-9191
Waterloo Counseling Cent-?:
507 Powell 78703• 322-9654
Texas Human Rights Foundation
2201 N. Lamor # 203 78705 • 479-8473
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417
Foundation for Human Understanding
528-4233
Gay Community Center
3920 Cedar Springs •528-4233
Gay/Lesbian Young Adults
528-4233
Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus
2727 Oak Lawn 75219.528-2811
Lesbian Information Line (LiL)
P.O. Box 191443 75219.528-2426
Lesbian/Gay Rights Advocates
528-4233
Lesbian Visionaries
P.O. Box 191443 75219 • 521-9642
Oak Lawn Community Services
3000 Turtle Creek Plaza. Suite 116
75219-5311.520-8108
Oak Lawn Symphonic Band
DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
P.O. Box 190973 75219 • 986-1751
accomodations
Womyn Together
3920 Cedar Springs.528-4233
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Gay/Lesbian Students
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4800 Caihoun • 529-3211
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Gay & Lesbian Switchboard
P.O. Box 66591 77266 • 529-3211
Women's Resource Center
P.O. Box 5089 73070
Houston Gay Political Caucus
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Steve: 699-3732 or Phii: 688-6970
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1214 Joanne * 521-9772
2135 NW 39th 73112 * 525-AiDS
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The Circle
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Lubbock Lesbian/Gay Alliance
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P.O. Box 150006 78212 • 684-4920
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San Antonio Tavem Guild • 822-2823
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Washington, DC 20003 *(202) 547-3101
AIDS 800 • 1-800-221-7044
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P.O. Box 190426
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APPLAUSE FOR NANCY
BE OUR VALENTINE
Dear Readers!
Dear Dimensions
"Read my lips!"
Every lime George Bush slapped us
with this bullying quip during this past
She says you can never have too much
Tupperware,I say I can't get enough of
her! Nancy Ford's column is the great
est, I just wish it lasted longer. No
campaign, I wanted to pull one of my
man friends up close to me, smack a
luscious kiss together and retort,"Read
Mv Lips, George!
Despite the bad press and the dismal
return on the money we pay our govern
ment, we all know that our lesbian/gay
love, our sexuality, our relationships,
our way of seeing and being in the
world,are potent and powerful. We are
also learning thatour love empowers us
matter how slow I read it, it's always
over too soon.
The rest of your magazine is great too Keep up the good work!
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when we let the world see it, alive,
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Armstrong
Doctors Confirm
Kowaiski Can
Communicate
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WASHINGTON - U.S. District Judge
MINNESOTA - Sharon Kowaiski can
understand and communicate her needs
Royce Lamberth ruled that the U.S.
Congress does not have the
constitutional power to compel the
and wishes say three court appointed
District of Columbia and its council
Kowaiski was severely injured in an
members to enactlegislation,including
anti-gay legislation.
The amendment, sponsored by Sen.
William Armstrong (R-Colo), would
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educational institution to discriminate
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doctors.
automobile accident in 1983 and has
been keptin a nursing home since 1985.
This is the first full evaluation for
competency since 1984 although such
testing was required annually for her
father to retain legal guardianship.
This is all in response to Kowalski's
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the right to visit and help care for her.
District court judge Robert Campbell
orientation, or belief."
Congress coerced the Washington D.C.
has ordered the Kowaiski be moved
City Council to pass the amendment by
from her present location to a
the end of 1988 or face the cutoff of all
rehabilitation
city funds.
communication rehabilitation. Visitors
unit
to
receive
Judge Lamberth held that council
will be allowed based on Kowalski's
members have the right to exercise their
wishes.
own judgement in voting for or against
Thompson and her attorneys were
legislation and that the U.S.
government has no right to force
elated with the evaluation.
council members to vote for any
legislation.
Oak Lawn
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DALLAS - Oak Lawn Counseling
Center has changed its name to Oak
Lawn Community Services (OLCS).
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The change was official on January 1,
1989.
The name change reflects the growth of
the diversity ofservices offered. OLCS
now encompasses Health Services and
Public Information and Education in
addition to Counseling Services.
Health Services includes the Buddy
Project and PWA Care-A-Van
resource center is also expanding its
services to include free showings of
lesbian and gay films on the second and
fourth Friday of every month.
Herland is a women's collective that
provides a framework for a variety of
projects for the support and enjoyment
of Oklahoma City's women's
community.
transportation system.
Public Information and Education will
include a 24-hour bilingual AIDS
Hotline, all media relations and
publications within the OLCS, a
Gay Spirituality
Workshop Slated
speakers bureau and corporate
education.
AUSTIN - Daniel Helminiak will
The Counseling Services division
includes all group, individual, AIDS,
career and relationship counseling.
present an advanced workshop on gay
Also under this division are the
wellness programs, educational
seminars and the Oasis Recovery
Program for drug and alcohol abuse.
OLCS is also offering special programs
of interest to the lesbian community.
Women-only therapy groups, lesbian
AIDS education and space at the center
for lesbian organizations are just some
of the outreach programs planned.
If you would like more information on
workshops, events and services,
contact the OLCS at(214)520-8108.
spirituality
at
Metropolitan
Community Church of Austin, IKX)
Springdale Road, on Saturday,
February 18 from 10am to 4pm.
The workshop is designed for people
who are already religiously
comfortable being lesbian or gay and
who want to explore how their
sexuality can foster spiritual growth.
Although the program will touch on
issues specific to Christianity, the
workshop will be appropriate for any
person of good will, including those
who do not believe in God.
A ten-dollar donation is requested, but
no one will be turned away because of
Herland Sister
inability to pay. All proceeds go to the
MCCA building fund. Participants
should bring their own lunch.
Resources Moves Into
Dr. Daniel Helminiak is a Roman
New Building
Catholic priest and theologian. He is
OKLAHOMA CITY - Herland Sister
Resources is all moved in to their new
building at 2312 NW 39th. The new
author of The Same Jesus and Sniritual
Developmentand numerous articles on
psychology, theology,and spirituality.
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He has lectured nationally on sexuality
scheduled for late 1989 or early 1990.
and spirituality and is an instructor in
human sexuality at Austin Community
College. He is also the Director for
Spiritual Growth at Omega Point
Counseling Center in Austin. For
The conference envisioned is the first
further
information
about
the
workshop, call(512)338-0577.
ofits kind: broad based coalition effort
to set a lesbian agenda for social,
economic, and political change, to
increase lesbian visibility and to
acknowledge lesbian diversity and
common ground.
Regional planning meetings on the
national conference
National Lesbian
being
organized throughout the country in the
Conference in
months ahead. The first national
Planning Stages
steering committee meeting is set for
March 4-5 in Raliegh-Durham, NC.
Lesbians interested in getting involved
WASHINGTON,D.C. - According to
the
are
Herland
Sister
Resources
Newsletter, a group of east coast
lesbians convenved an open meeting to
begin to set goals and establish the
initial planning structure for an alllesbian conference tentatively
should
watch
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announcements of planning meetings.
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themselves this month. On the 3rd
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Lennie & Sylvia. On the 16th, catch
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Celebration will be held on Tuesday
Mardi Gras, come celebrate at
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Tuesday Night Discussion Sessions!
NEXUS/PJ's! The party starts on
Saturday and Sunday the 4th and 5th
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AUSTIN
7th! Ofcourse,a Valentine Ball will be
Brunch is planned for Feb. 5th at
held on Feb. 14th - dress up in your best
11am. Call Karen at 339-8508 or
duds and come on out!
Maria at 834-0933 for details. Don't
DALLAS - Well, ladies, you've got
your own bar at the Crossroads these
Valentine Dance to be held Sat. Feb
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to Kathy while you're there!
AUSTIN - Kate Clinton will be
appearing at the Amstin Opera House
on Friday, Fcbrutiry I7th - courtesy of
Live Wire Productions! Look for more
concerts and women's events coming
11th at the Unitarian Church!
FT. WORTH - Saturday, February
18th isKim's Birthday atDAMSELS!
In her honor, there will be a special
show with guests Nancy & Margaret,
Karen & Sharon & Claudia! Also,for
those of you who don't know,
DAMSELS now has600 square foot of
dance floor for you to play on!
DALLAS - Who's Those G iris? They
arc a Dallas-based professional all
women's revue that has been together
for years under various names. They
are unique because they not only have
hot women but live comedy and
in March & April!
character impersonations like Bette
SAN ANTONIO - The CIRCLE
always brings you the best in live
enteruiinment but they've outdone
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3-ln-1's or Happy Hour Prices All Day and All Night
8 Ball Pool Tournament • 8pm • Gash Prizes
TUESDAYS
3-ln-Ts or Happy Hour Prices 3pm-8pm
Comedy Night • Roseanne Barr Show 7:30pm
WEDNESDAYS
3-ln-1's or Happy Hour Prices 3pm-8pm
$1 Well & Draft 8pm-Close
THURSDAYS
3-ln-1's or Happy Hour Prices 3pm-8pm
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February 1989 • Dimensions • Page 13
Saver Sundays! All day and all night,
Midler, Hank Williams, Jr. Crystal
Gayle and Kenny Rogers. On Feb.
18lh you can catch them at Damsels in
you'll find SI Well Drinks, SI Beer,
750 Schnapps, SI.50 Corona and S2
Ft. Worth ... watch this column for
Call Drinks! The RANCH is also
future dates!
planning to help you celebrate
Valentine's all week long, whatever
night you decide to treat your sweetie,
the RANCH will be ready! If you're
ready to learn how to dance a two-step,
you can learn on Tuesday nights while
FT. WORTH -
The gang at
PARTNERS would like to thank
Gloria for filling in and welcome
Kathy back to the DJ's spot! Gloria
will be the Sunday Guest DJ now that
Kathy is back on her foot! This month
atPARTNERS you can catch theDena
Kaye Show on February the 4th and a
special J. Christopher Valentine's
Show on February 11th. They will also
be opening at 12 noon on Sundays so
come on out and have some fun!
HOUSTON
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The
RANCH
is
definitely the place to be on Super
you enjoy Beer Bust!
WICHITA FALLS - Don't miss out
on the drink specials at ODDS. On
Tuesday it's SI.50 Bottled Beer,
including Corona!, Wednesday you
can get SI.50 wine coolers, Thursday
and Sunday bring a S3 beer bust from
9pm to midnight with 500 Schnapps on
Sunday. You can also catch Happy
Hour every night from 7-9pm!
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Write or call for brochure:
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South Padre Island, TX 78597
512-761-LYLE
ear^gnes
Answers to your questions obout love,
relationships & personal problems
Dear Agnes,
My lover and I have known each other
for 25 years, but we have been lovers
for almost9 years. I've always felt like
I was second in her life because of her
mother and family. But last year I felt
like 1 had had enough of this so 1 started
listening to lies about her from two
people that 1 thought were my friends.
I now realize they were not friends.
My lover and 1 had a bad year in '88.
She met another woman, but later de
cided this woman was not her type.She
decided 1 was her type.
She says she still has strong feelings for
through your feelings, and clear up
some of the confusion that you are
experiencing.
Consider individual counseling if your
lover refuses to go with you.It can give
you a new prospective on why you feel
second and offer new insight into the
conflicts you feel about your relation
ship, her family, friends, etc..
Oak Lawn Community Services offers
counseling in the DFW area.
Dear Agnes,
me, and we are seeing each other, but
My lover has a hobby that just drives
me crazy. She likes to hunt! Not only
she still talks with this woman some
does she like to hunt, when she isn't
times. 1 get very angry and upset when
1 find out. She says it doesn't hurt to
have friends and talk to them. She
thinks 1 should do the same. Go out and
make friends-that is.
Should 1 stand back and let this happen?
Hoping it will pass, or should 1 get on
with my life? She says with all the
things that have happened, she's con
fused too, but time will heal. In her
words, people break-up and go back
together all the time.
This is still going on with her family.
Second
hunting she is getting ready for the next
big hunt.Everything in her closet came
from LL Bean,she has enough guns to
start the next Civil War. It is like an
obsession. I swear it is getting worse
and worse the older she gets. We
bought a new freezer last winter after
she came home from Colorado because
there wasn't room in the one we had for
all the deer meat.
She has a hunting buddy,but there isn't
any hanky panky. I'm sure of it!
When we first started living together
she would go quail and dove hunting
two or three times a season and deer
Dear Second,
Relationship counseling could greatly
benefit your relationship, help you sort
hunting at least once, but now days it's
every damn weekend or vacation day
she has. Everything really revolves
around the next hunting trip. These are
February 1989 • Dimensions • Page 15
big expensive trips too.
bit obsessive. Buying a new freezer is
I will not hunt! I told her that when we
obsessive-unless the old one is on it's
first started living together. I don't
think there is anything wrong with it(if
you don't do it all the time like she
does). She comes from a family of
last leg.
There is not much you can do about this
situation except tell her how you feel.
And if you want to live with her after
she retires-get a hobby!
hunters.
What do you make of this situation?
What should I do? I don't care if she
hunts,but all the time? Soon I am afraid
we will be buying a new freezer.Do you
know that when she retires she wants to
Write to Dear
hunt-that's all she has planned.
Hunting Widow in East Texas
Agnes with
your problems or
Dear Hunting Widow,
comments at:
Your letter implies that as your lover's
Dimensions
income level has increased so has the
time and money she spends on her
P.O. Box 856
hunting trips. I would say that every
weekend and vacation are definitely a
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WINTER TRAVEL
FOR WOMEN
A Look At Lesbian/Gay Travel Opportunities In The Southern Rockies
by Tasha Sumner
I've attempted skiing a
couple of times and al
though I won't say I was
good,I will say I wasn't
too bad for someone
who never did master
the art of stopping.
Now, I always
claimed that skiing
was too expensive
and dangerous for a
klutz" like me,but I
just might be will
ing to try it again
since I've discov
ered a number of
lesbian and gay
guesthouses
sprinkled
Of course, downhill skiing isn't the
only thing you'll find to do! There's
also cross-country skiing, snow shoe
ing, tubing, sleigh rides, and of course
romantic nights by the fire with snow
piling up outside.
Listed on the following pages are some of
the guesthouses in Colorado and New
Mexico. You'll also find some winter activi
ties, events, and info for "family". So,get out
your snow chains,your gloves,your ski clothes,
and get ready!
COLUMBINE LODGE
P.O. Box 267,
Green Mountain Foils, CO 80819
(719)684-9062
Located about 8 miles west of Colorado Springs, the
Columbine.-^ Lodge offers very reaonab1e
throughout the
ski areas of the
Rockies.
February 1989 • Dimensions • Page 17
rates and lots of specials! S30 per
couple, per night is the basic rate. Over
Valentine's you can get a room for S2,5
per night or S.36 per night including
flowers, champagne, and a dance for
sweethearts! Things to do nearby in
clude: cross country skiing, sleigh
rides, ice skating, ice fishing, and
spa,and indoor sauna a Just some of the
amenities. Winter rates range from
S45-S90 and summer rates from S50-
S115. Women only times arc available
upon request.
PIKES PEAK PARADISE INN
Box 5760
Woodlond Park, CO 80666
downhill skiing just 20 minutes to an
hour and a half away. Summer fun
(719)687-6656
includes white water rafting, fishing,
hiking, etc. Owners Barbara and Marty
also plan women's music concerts,
dances and a group campout in the near
30 minutes west of Colorado Springs
and 1 hour from major ski areas,there is
future.
This bed & breakfast is predominantly
male oriented but welcomes women.
much to keep you entertained here. You
can also find cross-country skiing, ice
BRECKENRIDGE MT. HOUSE
skating, shopping, etc.
Breckenridge, CO
CORRALES INN
P.O. Box 1361
(303)453-6475
This is a little different concept. You
can rent this 2 1/2 bedroom plus a loft
house for a minimum of four, or up to
ten women. Rates vary between winter
and summer. Winter rates run approxi
mately 5275 per night(327.50 per per
son based on a group of ten), summer
rates are S120 and up,depending on the
number in your group. All the linens,
cooking utensils, etc. are provided, but
you must bring your own food (and
cook). The house is about 1 mile from
the ski area and from the town ofBreck
enridge.
THEGALISTEO INN
Box 4
Galisteo, NM 87540
(505)982-1506
Corroles, NM 87048
(505)897-4422
15 Minutes from the heart of Albuquer
que and 40 minutes from Santa Fe
you'll find this charming little bed &
breakfast. In a great location for day
trips, you can find downhill and cross
country skiing, horseback riding, hot
air ballooning and a natural hot springs
all within an hours drive. Rates are S45
per person, 550 per couple with an
optional breakfast for a small amount.
There is a hot tub in the courtyard, as
well as, a fireplace and library in the
common room.
WINTER SPORTS TRIPS
Just minutes from Santa Fe, you'll find
this little Inn. Of course, you'll be
within driving distance of ski areas,
shopping and sight seeing, but you'll
also be right on the spot for cross
country skiing, horseback riding etc...
WOODSVVOMEN, a women's ad
The main house is 250 years old and
situated on 8 acres. A heated lap pool.
offered in Colorado February 11 th thru
venture travel organization also offers
much in the way of winter activities.
The Yellowstone Ski Extravaganza
happens February 25th thru March 4th
and a Cross Country Powder Ski is
the 18th. Woodswomen also offers ski
Page 18 • Dimensions • February 1989
and children are welcome on most trips.
If you would like more details, write
rants, etc. Bars are rated on a "four-
star" basis on what percentage of their
Woodswomen at 25 West Diamond
clientele are gay women.
Lake Rd., Minneapolis, MN 55419.
PLACES OF INTEREST
TO WOMEN
I couldn't reach ARTEMIS WIL
DERNESS TOURS for a list of their
specific activities but I can tell you that
they offer cross-country ski trips as
P.O. Box 35575
Phoenix, AZ 85032
A guide book for lesbian women lists
bars, accomodations, organizations,
well as backpacking,rafting, canoeing
and whalewatching trips to locations all
etc. Also listings for women events
across the Southwest. You can reach
including conferences, trips and music
them at (505) 758-2203 or write P.O.
festivals.
Box 1178, Taos, New Mexico 87471
GAYELLOW PAGES
for dates and cost information.
P.O. Box 292
Village Station, NY, NY 10014
(212)674-0120
THINGS OF NOTE
Gay and lesbian guide book covering
Other information of note for lesbians
the U.S. and Canada. Lists bars, busi
and gay men planning a winter vaca
nesses, organizations etc.
tion:
ASPEN has no lesbian or gay accom
modations. However, Aspen has had a
non-discrimination policy since 1976
and there should be no problems with
lodging for same-sex couples.
GAY SKI WEEK is offered yearly in
Aspen. It is paditionally held the last
week in January but you should call the
<S
Dena Kaye Sho^
February 4th
Christopher
Aspen Gay/Lesbian Group at (303)
468-1956 for specific dates and details.
Although it's too late this year, plan on
1990! This has been a predominantly
gay male event but organizers would
like to see more women participate.
Also ofinvaluable interest to those who
travel are the guide books for lesbians
and gays.Three ofthe biggest are listed
below. Here are some addresses - write
to them or check your favorite book
iValentine Show
Feb nth
Partners Is now serving food with their
Thursday Nite "BEER BUSn
With Guest DJ -anything Goes Tonight!
Daily Specials
SUN: S2 Pitcher
MON: 5C Draw Beer
TUES: 25C Draw
WEDS; Beer
THURS: SI Well Drinks
FRI: Beer Bust
Daily Cocktail
Hour
S2.00 Pitcher
SI.00 Well
75C Draw
5C Beer Blast
Also -BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL'
Dr/nk Specials All Weekend!
store for copies of your favorite one.
Warm Those Winter
GAIA'S GUIDE
Nights with Partners
Own Special 5iend ColTee!
412 Archway Road
London, N. 16, England
This guide book is for lesbian women
and lists accomodations, bars, restau
DJ — Thurs: Fri: Sot: Sun
Now Open Sundays 12 Noon - 2am!
1612 Park Place • Ft. Worth • (817)927-9546
Febajaryl989 • Dimensions • Page 19
Come Celebrate
s. W
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hat A World/{
'hat A Worldl^ ^
Lovehunt '89
by Nancy Ford
Happy, Happy Valentine's Day to all
my little Sapphic cherubs out there in
LIVING INDEPENDENT
Dimensions-land!
COMMITTED RELATIONSHIP,
Ah yes, Valentine's Day - taken from
the Latin valen meaning"love gift"and
tine meaning"prong ofeating utensil".
Translated, Valentine's Day is the
annual celebration of forking over a
token of affection to your Loved One,
be that Loved One your Husband,Wife,
AND PERFECTLY CONTENT IN
OF
A
THE REALITY IS THAT ONE DAY
THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE WILL
WALK THROUGH THAT DOOR
AND PUT NEW MEANING INTO
THE I4TH DAY OF FEBRUARY
FOR THE REST OF OUR LIVES.
WE'LL SEE.
Significant Other,or even the One you
I know this is true because my mother
actually love.
This celebration of the heart can be the
told me so. Verbatim. It's called the
most heartwarming of holidays,
providing, of course, that one of the
above is actually in your possession.
(Note to psych majors: Usage of the
word "Possession" is merely
descriptive terminology — not a
Freudian slip. Chill out already.)
Conversely, for those who have no
"One Day Your Prince Will Come"
theory, developed by mothers of
unwed, thirty-ish (but remarkably
youthful-looking considering what
they've been through) daughters.
And who am I to argue? Underscoring
the validity ofthis hypothesis is the fact
that my parents were married on
Significant Other, Valentine's is that
predisposed Day set apartas a reminder
Valentine's Day. They were,I swear. I
wouldn't make something like this up.
Perhaps now you understand better my
that THERE IS NO SHAME IN
obsession with this, the real V.D.
LIVING
BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH WE
The thing we Unwed Offspring know
that our Hopeful Parents do not is the
MAY BE QUITE PROSPEROUS
fact that keeping a Valentine is no big
ALONE
FOR
NOW
Page 22 • Dimensions • February 1989
trick (you should pardon the pun). It's
finding one that presents the problem.
So,for all those intcrc.stcd in Lovchunt
Personals are the best place to look for
people without partners. Too harsh?
Probably so. Sorry, but this love stuff is
'89 (and I'm not referring to another
game show hosted by Bob Eubanks,)
here arc a few suggestions to assist you
in your tjuest for the Ultimate
harsh business sometimes.
Valentine. Read,heed,and ladies, siari
you engines.
Smile Alot Wherever You Go
Who could resist those dimples? This is
another of my mother's theories, not
mine. However, I have seen it work.
Just a.sk my wife.
Avoid the Obvious
Do not rely on the bars as your sole
source of serious relationship-type
contacts, even if they do provide a
complimentary happy hour buffet.
Certainly not all, but many patrons of
these
establishments
arc
there
primarily to display padded wardrobes,
layered makeup, mundane opening
lines,and behavior that makes mothers
mad enough to organize and have
bumper stickers printed. Truly, these
Nancy Ford's Column,
"What A World,
What A World"
Can Be Found Every
Month In Dimensions!
places are little more than meat
markets.
Visit Your
Neighborhood Meat Market
Take a number and strike up a
nancy ford
conversation with a fellow carnivore
about the ascending price of rump roast
and its influence on our social attitudes.
People who eat red meat know about
the.se things,or at the very least have an
comedy
residential • commercial
opinion. But, best of all, in a real meat
market there is no blaring, computer-
for booking info
generated music to shout over nor
coll or write:
exotically-flavored schnapps to throw
down your throat on a dare. Except in
You'll See Productions
2990 Richmond #316
Houston,Texas 77098
Dallas, of course.
(713) 721-4125
(713) 520-7237
Read the Personals
Next to the obituary columns, the
February 1989 • Dimensions • Page 23
the
offee
A Discussion of Lesbian Literature Both New and Old
This month T. Sumner Reviews:
w
by Katherine
Sturtevant
This winter has been so warm that I
haven't been able to do one of my
thought so. Margaret literally runs into
Amy Dudley,a mysterious woman and
favorite things - sit in front of the
talented actress,and both their lives are
window with a good book and a cup of
get to sit down with a good book - just
forever changed.
Romance develops and blossoms as
Margaret vows to write a masterpiece
the snow and the hot chocolate were
to launch Amy to stardom. But, Amy
missing. The book is A Mistress
Moderately Fair by Katherine
come to light, both she and Margaret
hot chocolate and watch it snow. I did
Sturtevant (Alyson Publications, Inc,
$8.95). With the seventeenth-century
has a secret and should her past ever
could be delivered to the gallows.
Amy never reveals her secret to
London theater district as a backdrop,
Margaret in fear that she will no longer
we meet Margaret Featherstone, a
widow who manages her own affairs
and is a playwright. While we may not
think this is so shocking, 17th century
London would have undoubtedly
love her. When she can no longer keep
her secret, she disappears leaving
Margaret bewildered and hurt.
Margaret retreats into her shell and
vows to write her finest play. The new
Page 24 • Dimensions • February 1989
work demands a great actress and all
believe that only Amy can play the part.
The rush to find her leads to a very
surprising conclusion.
Lesbian literature has been in need of a
A MistressModerately Fairis available
for Alyson Publications, Inc., 40
Plympton St., Boston, Mass 02118 for
S8.95.or from your favorite bookstore.
Complete catalogs are available upon
good historical novel since Patience
request.
and Sarah and think I've found it.
Historically correct in both language
and manner, Ms. Sturtevant has placed
two
wonderful characters in an
accurate setting.
A Mistress Moderately Fair is
Sturtevant's first novel but, she has
In the gay rights movement, we try
to emphasize that we are the
same as everyone else except for
what we do in bed. The American
published stories in Sinister Wisdom
and Calyx as well as reviews in the San
Francisco Chronicle and the San Jose
Indian cultures I studied do just the
Mercury News.She has also written an,
as yet unpublished, travel book.
difference, but instead of seeing
Women's Walks: A Feminist Guide to
Historical London.
Sturtevant is a native Califomian
although she has traveled to England to
research material for Women's Walks.
I would recommend this novel to
everyone but particularly those who
enjoy history or the history of theater.
I hope Ms.Sturtevant will bless us with
opposite; they emphasize the
that difference as abnormal,
deviant or threatening, they see it
as a "specialness," an extra gift.
-Walter Williams
author of The Spirit and the Flesh:
Sexual Diversity in American Indian
Culture, 1987
From Unnatural Quotations
by Leigh W. Rutledge
Alyson Pulications
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Around this time every year, the
focus is on love,togetherness and
romance. But, what about the
other side? How well do you
handle being alone? Answer the
following questions to find out
how emotionally independent
you are.
1. When faced with the
prospect of spending a day or
an evening alone, you:
a. panic, you hate to be alone.
b. aren't worried, even though
you'd rather be with someone.
c. look forward to it, you don't
get enough time to yourself.
2. When you are alone, you
keep the volume on the stereo:
a. turned up loud
b. about medium
c. turned down low
3. Do you have one or more
hobbies that you can do alone?
a. Yes
b. No
4. Are you always calling
people on the phone for no
tlW
reason?
a. Yes
b.No
5. Are you unhappy when you
have to go shopping or run
errands by yourself?
a. Yes
eio
Alone?
b.No
6. Do you plan time to be by
yourself on purpose?
a. Yes
b. No
Page 28 • Dimensions • February 1989
7. Do you crave something to eat or
drink all the time when you are
alone?
a. Yes
9-16
Generally speaking, you don't mind
being left to your own devices. You
may feel lonely at times but this is
a. Yes
probably force of habit more than any
thing else. You have a tendency to get
restless and enjoy work that brings you
in contact with people but you can get
by just fme with your won company
b. No
when necessary.
b.No
8. Are you generally happy with your
job and home life?
9. When you are faced with stress or
boredom, you;
a. find something to do - read a book,
work around the house, etc.
b. complain to whoever will listen.
c. go to sleep.
a-a
You are one of those people who love
anything loud, exciting and crowded.
You don't like being alone and take
extreme measures to avoid it. Try
spending a few moments each day by
yourself, you may just find that it isn't
SCORING
as bad as you think!
Give yourself points as follows
1.a-0, b-1, c-2
2. a-0, b-1, c-2
3. a-3, b-0
4. a-0, b-3
5. a-0, b-3
6. a-3, b-0
7. a-0, b-3
8. a-3, b-0
9. a-3, b-0, c-0
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WEDNESDAY-
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if you scored:
You tend to be very self-reliant and
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You know how to entertain yourself
and aren't adverse to being ione
whether you are at home,the movies
or traveling. However, if you an
swered "B" to question 8, you may be
withdrawing too much from those
around you.
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oelry.
It's Never Too Late -
It's Always Too Late
>
Disappointment icoms heavy;
No grandchildren?
Our friends?
Why?
Where'd we go wrong?
You must be sick.
Definitely not sane,
it's just not right!
They won't see.
They can't.
The burdens ore huge;
1 love you,
I love her, too.
Please understand.
It's not your fault,
I tried,
It Is right,
Right for me.
I won't apologize.
I can't.
Weeks, months,years pass.
It wakes me up
Ringing and ringing.
What? Dead? When?
In my sleepy haze.
The words finally cameI'm sorry,,.
About everything.
In her grief.
The words finally camePlease come home,,.
She's welcome too,
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Lewisville, TX
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What's in the Stars for You this month?
AQUARIUS
off. The 24th to the 28th love will
(Jan 20th - Feb 18th)
Love and money are the center focus
continue to be the focal point in your
thoughts. Don't be careless with your
involvements. If you are in a relation
for Aquarians this February. In fact
your head may be in the clouds. Do be
ship this could be an excellent time for
realistic or you could find yourself in a
a little time away together.
mess. The 9th to the 16th is an excel
lent time for planning and decision
making. Take advantage because plans
made now can affect you throughout
1989 and beyond.The 17th to the 23rd
be on guard, there is always a "trouble
maker" waiting to cause problems.
Don't leave yourself open to criticism it could affect your work or romance perhaps both. The 24th to 28th could
find you flirting with thoughts of a
ARIES
(Mar 21st - Apr 19th)
"Aloof probably best describes you as
Febraary gets underway.. Stay away
from people who do not have your best
interest in mind. All is not as it appearsno matter how flattering a person may
be. The 9th to the 16th your time can
best be spent planning for the future.
Make long range plans that include
commitment. This is an excellent time
savings and consider new investments.
for decisions.'89 is off to a good start if
The 17th to the 23rd may be a stressful
time in your love life. Be realistic and
you spend wisely and follow your in
stincts.
think things through before speaking or
you could hurtfeelings.The 24th to the
28th be open-minded in your relation
PISCES
(Feb 19th - Mar 20th)
The first week of February may find
you longing for a love that is not there.
Relationships may be stressful.Friends
are your best assets, remember that.
ship with friends, lovers, and business
associates. Remember that everyone
has an opinion and yours is not always
right. Take care to protect you home
this month.
The 9th thru the 16th romance may be
the highlight of your week. Beware of
TAURUS
your temper, especially if you are
drinking. The 17th to the 23rd don't
(Apr 20th - May 20th)
Social activities may overwhelm you
neglect business for romance. Keep
your belongings safely locked - double
the first part ofFebruary.This is a good
time to pick and choose what you do;
check your home.This is a good time to
decorate or paint or make the changes
keep.The 7th to the 16th your love life
in your environment that you have put
don't make commitments you won't
may be at odds. Don'tlet yourselfin for
February 1989 • Dimensions • Page 31
anything you aren't sure of. Stick to
your budget especially toward the end
that may move closer to romance later
in 1989. Be attentive to your health and
of the week. The 17th to the 23rd a
body from the 24th to month's end.
Surround yourself with positive, sup
portive people.
romance you had given up as a lost
cause may surprise you. The 24th to
month's end,keep a keen eye on your
finances and listen to the advice of
professionals. Rely on your communi
cation skills and be ready for change.
Remember your actions and decisions
may have long range effects.
GEMINI
LEO
(July 23rd - Aug 22nd)
February begins a positive romantic
trend for the lion. Beware of gossip and
jealousy,both can cause you problems.
The 9th to the 16th relationships con
tinue to be the main force in your life.
(May 21st-June 21st)
Relationships are the primary focus as
This is a great time to 'catch up' with
February gets underway don't neglect
friends, lovers, or social responsibili
not absolutely necessajry or finances
could be a mess by the end ofthe month.
ties with co-worker. The 9th to the
The 17th to the 23rd you may feel
old friends. Put off purchases that are
16th conflicts at work may leave you
pressured to make a decision concern
stressed out. Do keep abreast of ever
ing a lover. Don't commit to anything,
changing situations that may arise.
Lean on friends for emotional support.
The 17th to the 23rd avoid people with
over inflated egos or there will be prob
until you weigh your priorities care
fully. This may not be the best time for
a decision. The 24th to month's end
lems either at woric or in social situ
could find you the center of gossip.
Rely on friends for emotional support
ations. The 24th to month's end your
and don't shut out the people who care
social calender will be full. Your affairs
about you.
at home should be on good footing.
Pick your activities discriminately.
VIRGO
CANCER
Love and sex may be the key ingredi
(June 22ncl - July 22ncl)
Relationships with family,friends,and
ents of your life the first week ofFebru
(Aug 23rd - Sept 22nd)
co-workers are the main focus the first
week in February. Work on improving
your communications-the key to all
sound relationships. The 9th to the
16th try to keep your attention on oth
ers and off yourself. Make every effort
to control your financial future. Now is
the perfect time for shopping,but resist
the urge to over spend. The 17th to the
23rd could find a binding friendship
ary. Enjoy yourself, but don t open
yourself up to critics. The 9th to the
16th problems may arise in your love
life. In fact you may question your
whole lifestyle and feel more comfort
able in the company of friends. The
17th to the 23rd the emotional ups and
downs of last week will smooth outand
you will feel less pressured.Slow down
and take some time for yourself. The
24th to the end ofthe month may hold
some new adventures and romance is at
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SAGITTARIUS
the center of all this excitemenL
people come your way and there may
(Nov 23rd - Dec 21st)
Don'tmake hasty decisions concerning
your home Ufe the first week ofFebru
ary; things will get back to normal. The
9th to the 16th tie up loose endsat work
be romantic undertones involved but
and keep a close check on your money.
business and work may also be af
fected. The 9th to the 16th things may
not work out to your expectations for a
tion and delayed decisions can cause
LIBRA
(Sept 23rd - Oct 23rd)
The first week of February important
Both may need your immediate atten
social function this week, but don't let
problems. The 17th to the 23rd - be
happy! This may be easier said than
the situation stress you out Travel is
favored the first half of February, but
done,but with a litUe effort you can do
it. Friends can be of particular value to
keep a ready supply of cash on hand.
The 17th to the 23rd a relationship
may unravel abruptly, try to concen
trate your energies on work or a hobby
you right now. The 24th to the 28th
don't get so involved in a project you
forget to pay attention to the people
that you enjoy. The 24th to month's
end, don't neglect financial or health
of the month a lover may need some
emotional support. Be there!
around you. Esptecially toward the end
matters that need attention. This is an
excellent time to get involved in a long
term health plan-diet and exercise.
SCORPIO
(Oct 24tti - Nov 22nd)
The first week ofFebruary is an excel
lent time for planning long range
goals-a possible move is involved.The
9th to the 16th be extra careful of your
actions and words otherwise a contro
versy could result. The 17th to the
23rd there may still be conflict sur
rounding your life. Talk to a friend or
advisor who can give you an objective
opinion about how to handle this situ
ation. From the 24th to the 28th life
should start to smooth out and some of
the questions about all the controversy
from the previous week will fall into
place. Don't be pressed for answers,
they will come when all the facts are in.
CAPRICORN
(Dec 22nd - Jan 19th)
The first week of February everything
should be going your way. Don't get
carried away. Moderation is the key to
yotir continued successin both love and
money.The9th to the 16th you may be
emotionally swept up in a new and
captivating person to the exclusion of
all else- including home and work.
Don't make any hasty changes in your
life-all is not as it seems. The 17th to
the 23rd will follow pretty much the
same pattern as the previous week.
Focus on organizing your thoughts and
making long range plans for your fu
ture. The 24th to month's end don't
shy away from taking the lead in a
special project. You have the right stuff
to make it work.Keep a high profile and
take your bows for a job well done.
Keep your personal goals and ambi
tions clearly in perspective this month.
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Irectory
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ARLINGTON,TX (area cede 51?)
organizations
Gay/Lesbian Association of UTA
P.O. Box 19348-77, UTA St. 76019
794-5140
organizations
Affirmation (Methodist)
P.O. Box 225831 75222 • 948-1546
AIDS Resource Center
3920 Cedar Springs 75219
Dallas Gay Alliance
P.O. Box 190712 75219 .528-4233
clubs
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives
3930 Cedar Springs • 821-1653
Dallas Gay Youth Group
Nexus/Petticoat Junction
300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116.307-7203
401 & 401-B E. 2nd •495-9553
Dallas Outdoors
P.O. Box 35474 75235 • 276-5270
Dallas Tavern Guild
3900 Lemmon Ave. #220 • 526-5292
AUSTIN, TX (area code 512)
organizations
Affirmation (Mettiodist)
7403 Stioal Creek •451-2329
Austin Lambda
P.O. Box 5455 78763
Gay/Lesbian Student
Association at UT Austin • 458-3971
Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338
Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby
P.O. Box 2505 78768
Metropolitan Community Church
1100 Springdoie Rd.• 929-3660
Oasis Ministry
5555 N. Lamer Blvd. #L101 •441-9191
Waterloo Counseling Cent-?:
507 Powell 78703• 322-9654
Texas Human Rights Foundation
2201 N. Lamor # 203 78705 • 479-8473
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417
Foundation for Human Understanding
528-4233
Gay Community Center
3920 Cedar Springs •528-4233
Gay/Lesbian Young Adults
528-4233
Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus
2727 Oak Lawn 75219.528-2811
Lesbian Information Line (LiL)
P.O. Box 191443 75219.528-2426
Lesbian/Gay Rights Advocates
528-4233
Lesbian Visionaries
P.O. Box 191443 75219 • 521-9642
Oak Lawn Community Services
3000 Turtle Creek Plaza. Suite 116
75219-5311.520-8108
Oak Lawn Symphonic Band
DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
P.O. Box 190973 75219 • 986-1751
accomodations
Womyn Together
3920 Cedar Springs.528-4233
Plantation Inn • 520-3131
businesses
Business Delivery Systems
14902 Preston Rd. 75240 • 733-1108
Crossroads Market
3930 Cedar Springs
FT. WORTH (area code 817)
businesses
Kim& Kay's Painting • 735-9641
521-8919 or l-BOO-992-6404
Clubs
Curious Times - women's books, etc.
Partners
1612 Park Place.924-2519
Damsels
4008-D Cedar Springs 75219 • 528-4087
Clubs
Sue Ellen's
1101 E. Seminary Dr..924-5354
3903 Cedar Springs Rd.• 559-0707
organizations
Rumors
Affirmation (Methodist).478-7837
5039 Willis Ave.• 828-4471
HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
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National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
clubs
Ranch • 9125 S. Main
666 Broadway 4th Floor
666-3464
NY, NY 10012
organizations
National Gay/Lesbian Crisisline
AIDS Foundation
1-800-221-7044
3400 Montrose #700 • 524-AIDS
The Fund for Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Floor
NY, NY 10012
AIDS HOTLINE
c/o Switchboard • 529-3211
Gay/Lesbian Students
University of Houston
4800 Caihoun • 529-3211
NORMAN,OK (area code 405)
organizations
Gay & Lesbian Switchboard
P.O. Box 66591 77266 • 529-3211
Women's Resource Center
P.O. Box 5089 73070
Houston Gay Political Caucus
P.O. Box 66664 77266 * 521-1000
Houston Thurday Nite Mixers
Bowling League
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
(area code 405)
organizations
Steve: 699-3732 or Phii: 688-6970
Kingdom Community Church
614 E. 19th * 862-7533
Affirmation (Methodist)
Lambda ALANON
P.O. Box 56725 * 949-9704
Lambda Center for Alchoholics
1214 Joanne * 521-9772
2135 NW 39th 73112 * 525-AiDS
Oasis the Community Center
Lesbian/Gay Students
University of Houston - Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
Lesbian Mothers Group • 864-3098
Montrose Pool League/Biiiiords
Heriand Sister Resources, Inc.
2312 NW 39th 73112 * 794-7464
SAN ANTONIO,TX
(area code 512)
PJ 863-8482
PWA Coalition - Houston
clubs
3327 Essex Lane, Suite #16 77027
The Circle
623-4436
8021 Pinebrook * 341-2818
Women's Lobby Alliance
organizations
4 Chelsea • 521-0439
Dignify /San Antionio
202 N. St. Mary's * 349-3632
Integrity/San Antonio
Women's Softball League
6431 Rneshade • 868-6256
LUBBOCK.TX (area code 806)
organizations
Lubbock Lesbian/Gay Alliance
P.O. Box 64746 79464 • 796-2403
West Texas Aids Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 93120 * 794-1757
P.O. Box 150006 78212 • 684-4920
LISA (Lesbian Information SA)
828-LiSA (5472)
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
P.O. Box 120113 78212-9313
San Antonio Tavem Guild • 822-2823
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
(area code 512)
Affirmation: United Methodists for
Lesbian/Gay Concerns
accomodations
Lyie's Deck
P.O. Box 1021 • Evanston, IL 60204
AIDS Action Council
P.O. Box 2326 78597 * 761-LYLE
120 E. Atoi St.
729 Eighth St. S.E. Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003 *(202) 547-3101
AIDS 800 • 1-800-221-7044
Ntl. Gay Alliance for Young Adults, Inc.
P.O. Box 190426
Dallas, TX 75219-0426 * (214) 307-7203
WICHITA FALLS, TX
(area code 817)
clubs
Odds * 711 10th * 761-2822
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