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Feature
How To Get Out Of The "Credit Crunch" 17

The Coeeee Ceeb
Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Music, Movies, Etc. 25

PUZZLERS!• Word puzzles With A Lesbian/Gay Theme 28

What a World,
What a WorldS
Humor by Comedian Nancy Ford 22

MoiVrHLY Featores
5 To The Editor • 7 News
11 What's Goin' On
14 Dear Agnes•30 Poetry

31 Horoscope •33 Directory
36 Classifieds •38 Graffiti
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Dear Dimensions:

I'm confused. 1 just recently came out

Dear Dimensions:

This is utterly ridiculous.Can't we,as a
community,find something better to do
than fight about whether to call our

selves "lesbians" or "gay women"?
Either way you say it it means homo
sexual and that means discrimination in

this country.
I must say I feel the same way about the
continuing fight about "women" vs.
"wimmin".Words arejustthat—wcffds
— and, as we all know, actions speak
louder than them.

So, let's quit the petty disagreements
and get started on the real issues. Re

and picked up your publication for the
first time a couple of months ago. In

reading the personals I see alot of
"GWF's" and a few "GBF's". What

does that mean anyway? I noticed in the
men's magazines it usually says
"GWM".

Please give me a translation, I would
like to reply to some of the ads, but I
don't want to until I know what they
mean!

Sign Me
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Austin,TX

gardlessofwhatwe call ourselves21.06

still says we are "law-breakers", and
until thatissue is settled we don't really
have time to argue semantics.
Job discrimination, family ostracism,
gay bashing, and the general attitudes

of straight society should be our real
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I still love women, and that is what

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From A Woman Loving Woman

Ed. Note:Dear New,

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Gay White Female, "GBF" for Gay
Black Female, and "GWM"for Gay
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sexual White Female)or "DWF"(Di
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The JSTews
From Around the Region, the Country & the World

TEDRF Seeks

Stmmiary Judgement
Against Sodomy Law
AUSTIN,TX -TheTexas Human Rights
Foundation(THRF),filed a motion on
July 9,1990for summaryjudgementin
the case of Morales et at. vs the State of
Texas, which contests the constitution

ality of the "anti-gay" statute of the
Texas Penal Code.The lawsuitseeks to

have §21.06, or the sodomy law, de

"queer," they were "less innocent" in
their deaths than others, because they
were criminals under Section 21.06 of
the Texas Penal Code.

•In 1989 the Texas Legislature slashed
$15 million from proposed AIDS fund
ing, despite the fact that Texas ranked
5th nationally in the number of AIDS
cases, because legislators considered
the funding "the same thing as gay
rights."Representative Debra Danburg
summarized the prevailing attitude as,
"Why should we waste money trying

clared unconstitutional and barred from

save the lives of criminals?"

enforcement on the grounds that it vio
lates the plaintiffs' rights to privacy,

• In 1989 the Dallas police department

equal protection, and due process.

wasso severely understaffed that it was
engaged in a campaign to hire over 150

Section 21.06 of the Texas Penal Code
makes it a crime for adults of the same

application of a gay woman because.

sex to engage in sexual intercourse.The

Police Chief Mack Vines said, "We

new officers. Yet,the DPD refused the

motion for summary judgement would

don't hire people who violate the laws

have the question of constitutionality
decided by a district courtjudge, mak
ing a full trial unnecessary.
Texas is one of only seven states in the

of this state and who wiU continue to
violate the laws of this state. Deviant

sexual behavior is against the law in
Texas."

country that criminalizes the intimate

and private consenting relations be
tween two men or two women. Over

700,000 gay men and lesbians in Texas
are branded as criminals by the statute.
The motion is part ofthe ongoing batUe

The plaintiffs in the lawsuit against
§21.06 are all practicing homosexuals
who claim that the statute unconstitu

bv the Texas Human Rights Founda
tion against §21.06. The law itself is
virtually unenforced, but is used to

tionally criminalizes their private sex
ual relations: encourages disruption of
their family relationships; limits their
employmentopportunities;encourages
hate crimes against gay men and lesbi

out the state. For example:

ans; and encourages discrimination in
the judicial system and harassment of
gay men and lesbians by law enforce

•In 1988JudgeJackHamptonofDallas

include Linda Morales of Houston,

gave a man convicted of two "execu

Patricia Cramer of Austin, Charlotte
Taft of Dallas, and John Thomas of

provide a legal basis for discrimination
against lesbians and gay men through

ment officials. Plaintiffs in the case

tion-style" murders a thirty year sen
tence,rather than life in prison or d^th.

Judge Hampton defended his actions

Dallas.

by saying that since the victims were
August 1990• Dimensions• Page 7

Position

NOW Conference

Open at LGRL

Highlights Thompson

AUSTIN.TX -TheLesbianAjay Rights
Lobby(LGRL)ofTexas hasannounced
thatitis cuirently seeking asecond staff

and Kowalski

person to serve as a Lobbyist/Commu

nity Organizer.
The Lobbyist/Community Organizer
will be responsiblefor the development
and implementation of a community
outreach program specifically target
ing the lesbian community throughout
the state ofTexas.The chosen applicant
will be responsible for working closely
with the Executive Director to carry out
the various programs of the LGRL,as
articulated by the Board of Directors.
Some of the other duties of the Lobby
ist/Community Organizer will be to
develop, in consultation with the Ex
ecutive Director,legislative strategyfor
Regular and any Called Special Ses
sions of the Texas Legislator; coordi
nate and facilitate inclusion of tradi

tionally under-reiwesented communi
tiesin LGRL's work—particularly the
lesbian community and lesbian/gay
people of color, serve as a statewide
public spokesperson on matters of
concern to the lesbian and gay commu
nity: and assists with LGRL fundraising activities as needed.
The qualitied £q)plicants should have
knowledge of issues of concern to the
lesbian community. Previous experi
ence working with grassrootsorganiza
tions or political organizations is help
ful. In addition, previous experience
working with the Texas Legislature is
beneficial, although not required.

WASHINGTON,D.C. - The presenta
tion of"Women of Courage"awards to

Karen Thompson and Sharon Kowal
ski was greeted by a standing ovation
and tears at the National Organization
for Women's 1990 National Confer

ence on July 1 in San Francisco. When
NOW's Action Vice President Sheri

O'Dell presented the awards,along with
a tribute to the courage and accomplish
ments of both Thompson and Kowal

ski, Thompson responded that, "We
could not have done what we did with
out NOW."

Joining the tribute was Supervisor
Angela Alioto who read a proclamation
from the city of San Francisco declar
ing July 1"Karen ThompstMi and Sharon
KowalskiDay".Following Thompson's
comments,NOW president Molly Yard
concluded,"We often talk about the

power of love in trivial ways. But I
think that you have demonstrated the
jx)werofloverand whatit will achieve.
The Conference also featured elections
for national NOW officers with Presi

dent Molly Yard,Executive VicePresi
dentPatricia Ireland,and Secretary Kim

Gandy all being re-elected.Joining their
slate as Action Vice President, was

Rosemary Dempsey,along-time NOW
activist who has been particularly in
volved in lesbian rights.

Dempsey has been active in local,state
and national roles in NOW since the

early 1970's and has also been involved

For a job description, application pro
cedures and salary information, appli

in the lesbian and gay community

cants are requested to write; LGRL,

ber for Lambda Legal Defense and
Education Fund.Since 1985,Dempsey

P.O. Box 2579, Austin, Texas 78768.
Targeted hiring date will be October 1,

through such positions as board mem
has served as chair of NOW s Lesbian

with tentative starting date of early

Rights Conference Implementation

November 1990.

Committee, NOW's equivalent of a
national task force.

Page 8 • Dimensions • August 1990

In addition,delegatesatthe Conference
overwhelmingly passed a resolution on
outing, after heated debate. While rec

ognizing the firustration ofactivists who
advocate outing, the resolution clearly
stated NOW's opposition to outing "as
a feasible or acceptable strategy to
achieve our common goals of equality

and liberty...in the spirit ofour respect
and regard for each individual's rightto
self-identity, and in keeping with the
organizations historical efforts to de
nounce attacks on personal choice".

"speak kind words to some 24 million
gay Americans and their families to
help heal the wounds and to keep thee
families in loving relationships."
Mrs. Bush replied that" your words
speak eloquently of yoirr love for your
child and your compassion for all gay
Americans and their families."

Mrs. Bush frequently has made clear
her distaste for discrimination based on

sexual orientation, according to an
Associated Press report of her letter to
Goodman.

In May, President Bush aroused pro

THA]>JKS BAKBARAI
WASHINGTON,D.C.- Barbara Bush

has written the head of an organization
of parents of gay children that "we
cannot tolerate discrimination against
any individuals or groups in our coun
try."
The letter was addressed to Paulette

Goodman, president of the Federation
ofParents and Friends of Lesbians and

Gays(P-FLAG).It came in response to
Goodman's plea that the First Lady

tests from some conservatives when he

invited representatives ofgay groups to
attend the signing of the Hate Crimes
Statistics Act,which targets bias-moti
vated violence.

Tim McFeeley, executive director of
the Human Rights Campaign Fund,
lobbying arm of the movement for gay
and lesbian civil rights,said Mrs.Bush's
letter "reinforces values that American
mothers and American families are all
about."

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What's Goia' Oa
A Monthly Lsting Of Special Events All Around The Area

HERLAND SISTER RESOURCES,a
women's resource center, at their Fall

this year's Gay & Lesbian Pride
Month.The Empire State Building has
traditionally lit the building with dif
ferent colors for holidays and special

Retreat at Arrowhead State Park in

occasions, but this is the first time that

east central Oklahoma on August 31
and September 1-3,1990. This confer
ence is in preparation for the National

the management has agreed to light the

OKLAHOMA CITY - A Regional
Lesbian Conference will be hosted by

Lesbian Conference which is to be

held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 24-

building for Gay & Lesbian Pride
Month.Ifthe lithograph is notavailable
at your local bookstore,contactGLAAD
at(212)629-8140 for ordering info.

28,1991.

The regional meeting will bring to
gether lesbians from Oklahoma, Ar
kansas, Louisiana and Texas. A pri
mary objective ofthe meeting is to elect
four regional delegates to the Na
tional Lesbian Conference steering
committee so that this region's issues

may be brought to the national agenda.
Advance registration fees for the com
bined conference and retreat are on a

ALBUQUERQUE - The New Mex
ico Foundation for Human Enrich

ment is sponsoring a Lesbian & Gay
Spirituality Conference in San Cris
tobal, New Mexico August 31-Sept 3.
The conference will be held at Lama,a

small community of people following
different paths toward spiritual aware
ness.Lama is located north ofSan Cris

tobal, which is itself north of Taos.

sliding scale from $30-$40. On site

Workshop topics will include:explora

registration will be $45. If you would

tions of lesbian and gay spirituality;

like more information about the confer
ence or the retreat, call HERLAND
SISTER RESOURCES at (405) 521-

Zen practice; singing and music; shamonjoimieying;healing; unconditional
love and many other topics. For more

9696 or(405)528-3151.

information or to register call (505)

new YORK - Watch at your favorite
bookstore for "The Right To Light"
limited edition lithograph.Through the
efforts of lesbian/gay activists and the

807, Albuquerque, NM 87103.

256-0595 or write NMFHE,P.O. Box

Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against
Defamation (GLAAD), the manage
ment of the Empire State Building
agreed to illuminate (with lavender
light)the top portion of the building for

AUSTIN - OOPS! For the last several
months 1 have had the address for

SADIE'S PLACE wrong in several
different places, including the Dimen
sions Directory. 1 know for sure that I
have had at least one couple scouring
Austin,trying to find SADIE'S with no

August 1990• Dimensions• Page 11

success. My apologies to any of you

Alcohol Problems on the 7th and

who were lost and confused as well as

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with guest

to the folks at SADIE'S. But, the ad

speaker Jan Meador on the 21sl

dress is right now, so look it up and
check it out!

AUSTIN - Yes,girls.It's true.NEXUS/
PJ's is really coming back.I don't have
an address or opening date yet—but,I
expect to know more next month.Keep
your eyes on this space for details!

SAN ANTONIO - Have you ever
walked into a bar on Steak Nite only to
find that while everyone else is devour
ing a thick,juicy steak, you are left out
in the cold because you forgot to iHing
one? Well,worry no more.TheCIRCLE

is now offering to provide yoursteak for
only $3.50 + tax! Fixin's are and ad
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Dear AGWi§i
Answers to your questions about love,
REL^TIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS

Dear Agnes,

Send her funny cards? Flowers? I don't
want to go too far, but I really want to
keep in touch with her.

This is a long story but, I will try to
make it as short as possible.
I am deaf and got my first lover (also
deaO in August 1989. We both went to

Ex-SWCID College Student
Big Springs,TX &

the same college and graduated in May

Monroe, Louisiana

of 1990.

Not long after we broke up,she invited

Dear Ex,

me to go to the bar. After the bar closed

You have made an effort to keep in

thatnight we wentto afriends housefor
a party. My ex-lover introduced me to
her new (hearing) girlfriend. All! did
waslook at her new girlfriend and I fell
in love. They quit seeing each other
after just a few weeks so I felt free to
pursue this woman.

touch. She is the one who is not re

For months after thatI would see her in

the bar and she was always looking at
me.Ifmally got my nerve up and wrote
her a note telling her thatIliked her,she
wrote back saying she liked me too.

That night we talked for hours and the
next day at a party she kissed me.
Later, at the same party, 1 caught her
staring at me and she told told me she

sponding! Save your money, I'm not
sure someone who doesn't even speak

to you at the bar deserves flowers.
Sounds like this woman is into head
games.

I am sure you can find someone who
will be better to you ...and certainly
better for you.

Dear Agnes,
My lover and I have been together for
the last nine months and recently be

came engaged to each other.Rings and
all!

Recently she moved back to the San

needed to ask me something — she
never did. That night at the bar she
didn't even speak to me.

Antonio area because of a promising
job situation. She was promoted her
fu-st day on the job. We now commute

Now it's been awhile and 1 still haven't

back and forth from Dallas and San

heard from her. So,last month I wrote

Antonio.

her a note and I still got no response.
Right now, I'm still in love with her

My concern is that I have never had to
suppress my life style in a city or town

even though I don't know how she feels

(childhood in Lubbock).

about me.She made me very happy and
made me feel special.
So, should I keep writing her letters?

But when I visit S.A. I feel a certain

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"hush" thing. My lover and I have had
various conversations pertaining to this

concern.

two women holding hands.

How do I deal with me being openly
lesbian in and out of my living area if I
move to S.A.?

I realize that your are referring to the
Oak Lawn area when you refer to being
open with your sexuality. I also realize

In Dallas it hasn't been a problem be
causeI live in the gay community.After

'strip' comparable to Cedar Springs,

all, San Antonio and Austin will hire

and employee lesbian and gay men on
their police force. Yet,I still can't hold
my lover's hand on the Riverwalk!

My lifestyle is OK in Dallas, but my
heart and soulmate is in San Antonio

where gay bashing is express! Help!

Crossroads of True Love,
Dallas, TX

Dear True,

that Austin and S.A. do not have a

however, both cities boast many gay
and lesbian establishments and very

active lesbian/ gay communities.
I would also point out that gay bashing
is not limited to any one city. Every
major city has its share of violence
against gays — and Dallas is certainly
no exception.
If San Antonio is where your true love
is, give the city a chance, you may be
pleasantly surprised.

<S

It must be wonderful to never have had

to restrict your behavior.However I can

assure you that there are many places in

You Can

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AUSTIN 'TEXAS

How To
Get Out
Of The
"Credit Crunct"
BY Cameron Taylor
It's no wonder thatso many Americans
are in trouble with credit. At least once

other credit card? After all, you've got
three already. And that $1500 check
you cashed went to pay for new furni
ture when your old furniture would
have been fine for another year or two.
After a few years (or even months) of
this kind of spending on credit, you

a week many people receive a "preapproved"credit application in the mail,
and sometimes you can open an enve
lope and find acard you neverrequested
or applied for. Some companies will
even send you(unsolicited)a check for

suddenly wake up one morning and

anywherefrom $1000-$8(XX)in the mail

discover thatjust the minimum amount

— all you have to do is cash it — and

you must pay on all that debt is equal to

start making payments.

half of you take-home pay.

These offers are hard to resist We jus

It's a good thing you've got new furni

tify another creditcard with the"in case
of emergency" theory. We cash the
fifteen hundred dollar check with the

ture because you can't afford to do
anything but sitin the house for the next
three years while you dig your way out

thought that "it won't take long to pay

of debt.

it back". But, do you really need an
August 1990• Dimensions• Page 17

THE SYMPTOMS

Whether or not you decide to get credit
counseling, you should cut up your

So, how do you know if you are in
trouble with credit spending?
• You can't pay the minimum on your
credit cards withoutjuggling payments

credit cards. This is a very hard (and
very emotional)thing to do and mostof

on other expenses.
• You have no money left after all the
bills are paid.

us can think of a hundred reasons to

keepjust one—but,don't do it. This is
what got you into trouble to start with
and one card is all it takes to start the

cycle over again.

• You pay the minimum amount month
after month and have no idea what

THE PAYBACK

percentage interest you are paying.
• You have no emergency back-up
money in savings so you are forced to

The first step to take in getting out of
debt is to write down evervthing you

buy more and more on credit.
Careless spending is not the only way
you can getinto acreditcrunch.Loss of
a job,an extended illness, or even a

spend. Buy a small loose leaf notebook
and sit down with your check book and
make a listofall your expenses over the
past three months. For the next month.

A credit counselor can help you set up a
new budget, make a plan to pay your debts,
and help you deal with irate creditors.
slight drop in income can put your fi
nances into a tailspin. How do you pull
out? A good place to start is with Con
sumer Credit Counseling. A credit
counselor can help you set up a new
budget, make a plan to pay your debts,
and help you deal with irate creditors.
They may even take your credit cards

away from you if you are in really big

write down everything you spend
moneyon—whether you pay with cash,
check or credit Once you do this you
will have a fairly accurate picture of
where your money is going.
Then,on a separate sheetofpaper make
a list of your creditors and what you
owe each one. The example below
should give you an idea about how to

trouble.

start.

To find a reputable credit counselor in
your area, write or call:
The National Foundation for
Consumer Credit

CITIBANK VISA -$1100.00
CHASE VISA -$800.00
MASTER CARD - $750.00

8701 Georgia Ave., Suite 507
Silver Spring, MD 20910

LOAN FROM DAD - $500.00

(301)589-5600
They have over 250 offices nationwide
that help individuals with serious debt
problems. Fees are on a sliding scale

Don'tinclude mortgage or car loans on

but they will not turn anyone away.

fixed and non-negotiable.

Page 18• Dimensions • August 1990

this list unless you are having problems

meeting payments. For the most part,
payments on these types of loans are

Once you have a clear idea about where
your money is going,call each of your
creditors and work out arrangements

for payment. Tell them what you can
afford to pay.Be realistic—even if you

can pay only five dollars a month most

money crunch. Pay cash for these treats.

Once you remember how good it is to
spend your money on yourself and not
paying debts, you will be more deter

mined to start managing your money
better. As you go along,paying off your

creditors will work with you to settle

debts, you will become more and more

your debts.
One option you have is to consolidate
all your debts under one loan. This
could give you a lower monthly pay-

confident in handling your finances,

mentas well as lowerinteresL Butdon't

even consider doing this unless you are

prepared to change your spending hab

and you will have more and more money
to spend on yourself.

If you encounter problemsin following
these guidelines, or just can't seem to
do it on your own, contact Debtors

are still paying on the old ones.

Anonymous atthe address below.They
will help you find a group already
meeting in your area or will help in
forming a new chapter. Allinquiries are

Keep track of your progress as you are
paying off your debts. Log each pay

strictly confidential.
Debtors Anonymous

its drastically — otherwise you could

end up running up new bills while you

mentinto the spiral notebook.This will

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help to keep you focused on you goal
and give you a boostin confidence each

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time the total balance shrinks a little.

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One of the most important things to
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This means two things: 1. that you
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each month. Having a small savings
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paycheck. If your

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Whata Woruo,
What A Worud?
The Perils Of
Cable Abuse
BY NANCY FORD

my remote control box slipping omi
nously outofmy sweat-soaked palm. A

I was in my mid-to-late 20's,as was my
spouse. We had the house, the mort
gage. The health club membership.

twist — and there it was!

I was prosperous. I was upwardly mo

The Movie Channel!In full technicolor,

bile. I was America.

pirated glory! For free!

And I got busted.

I hadn'tordered it—I hadn'tinvited it

It's true — mine is not a delicate story.

in. It just appeared,like a divine coun

But it's one that needs to be told. I'm a

tenance. DO YOU UNDERSTAND

cable T.V. con.

WHAT I'M SAYING?!? It came to

It all began innocently enough. One
Saturday afternoon I was sitting in my
Strato-lounger flipping through the

me\ Visions of satellite dishes danced

in my head. Was there more? I felt my
heart pound in my throat with excite

networks via my remote control. What

ment Flushed,I dove ai the abandoned

a power cruise! — flashing past Pat
Summerall,stopping bffiefly •'t"Happy
Days", then a smooth glide into the
news.But something was different ap
proximately a half-click in-between

remote control lying on the floor.
Trembling, I switched to another nor
mally stadc-laden station. AND MTV

Maria Shriver and "Star Trek". I de
tected the faint but unmistakable

opening creditsfor"Clash ofthe Titans."

I recognized this immediately as one of
the pay movie stations (being an avid

SPRANG BEFORE ME! That was all

it took. The prospect of having Julie
Brown(thefunny one)in my own home
night after night pushed me right over
the edge.

T.V. Guide Reader and, from that,
knowing that"Clash of the Titans"can

I roamed the dial 'til Cinemax,
Nikolodeon,tmd HBO were mine.Then
on to theSUPER STATIONS—WON,
WTBS,CBN,CNN — I could almost

be seen on at least one cable channel at

hear Ted Turner's stock slipping.

any given time of day or night). It was
there,justaslightfine-tuning adjustment
away. I crept toward the control panel.

finished. I had fine-tuned myself into

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Two hours and 32 channels later it was

video nirvana. My fingers bled. I col-

lapsed exhausted in the Strato-Iounger
preparing to enjoy the first fruits of my

prospect of watching television from a

larcenous labors.

Eventually 1 intend to siTeak to high

As I was trying to decide between Arts
& Entertainment Network and the

school assemblies, warning students of
the perils of cable abuse. Hey,1 know

Playboy Channel an ominous warning
flashed across the screen. It implored

it's corny,butif1 can save one kid from
picking up that first movie channel,

means of entertainment to a purgative.

me and all other T.V. pirates to tiuri

then I'll feel like I've made a differ

ourselves in by means of dialing a toll-

ence.

free amnesty hot-line number. 1 can

And Ted Turner can sleep one more

only assume tliat doing this would once
again make die airways safe for re

night.

^

spectable paying viewers.

"Ha! Amnesty hot-line indeed!" 1
scoffed. I'd flee to Canada first. Be

sides, if 1 got up now to make a phone
call 1 d miss the Interview where
Christie Hefner reveals her secret to
success.

You Can Catch
Nancy Ford's Column

What A World,

Butthat was before.Before they caught

What A World!

me.Acting on a tip that our cars had not
left the drive for six weeks, two over

Every Month

sized goonsapfieared atthefamily room

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patio doors and witnessed me and my
whole family watching "The Parent
Trap" on the Disney Cliannel.

Caught dead with the goods.No where
to run, no where to hide. Not even

Haley Mills herselfcould help me now.
As one agent read me my rights and
dragged me out the door, the other
maniacally clipped our co-axial cable.
In firont of the dog. That was the worst
part of all.

EPILOGUE: But that was long ago.
Now I'm in a rehabilitation program
designed to help cablejunkies lead con
trollable lives. Once a week 1 attend a

behavior modification workshop where
they tape our eyes open and make us
watch continuous re-runs of "Bosom

Buddies".This procedure, with time,is
said to, without fail, transform the

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The Coffee Ceeb
Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Music, Movies, Etc.
This Month, T. Sumner Reviews:

Montana Feathers
BY Penny Hayes

Priorities
BY Linda Lyons

Get ready for a ride! This month we're

marries Jonathan Stanton and setUes

going to look at two novels from very

down — she wants to spend a year on

different settings.

her aunt's ranch in Montana.

The first is Montana Feathers (Naiad

Press, Inc., $8.95) by Penny Hayes.

When Elizabeth finally arrives in
Montana she discovers a land bigger

This is the story ofElizabeth Reynolds,

than any she could imagine, and it is

an upper-class debutantfrom New York
City. She has only one wish before she

filled with characters as big and bold as
the land itself. Elizabeth sets out to

August 1990• Dimensions• Page 25

leam about the land and its inhabitants,
and she meets Vivian Blake. Vivian is

a widow who runs her own sheep ranch,,
and Elizabeth has very conflicting feel

able from humans. She and her an

droids have devised a plan to kidnap the
son of the Earth's President and the

Jonathan and marriage—and the more

Controllers must stop her.
Since her appointment to the Director
ship ofthe Controllers,Amelia has been
under suspicion of being a robot. Now
she must prove herself on a personal

she wants Vivian.

level to both the President and his wife.

Montana Feathers is a realistic look at
life on the American frontier and the
women who made a life there. It is well
written and an easy read.

Priorities is one of the best novels of

Our second book this month is Priori

series.I,for one,am looking forward to
future installments with great expecta

ings towards her.
The longer sheremainsin Montana,the

more she wants to stay and forgetabout

lesbian science fiction I've read. It is

entertaining, thrilling and thought pro
voking. Ms. Lyons has scored a coup
with this, the first in the Controller

ties: The Controller Series . (Naiad
Press,Inc. $8.95)by Linda Lyons.

tions.

Amelia Roberts is the Director of the

Earth's elite robot-hunting organiza

Both Priorities and Montana Feath

tion, the Controllers. She and her sec
ond in command, Valentine, have set

Press, Inc., P.O. Box 10543, Tallahas

ers are available for $8.95 from Naiad

out to find the Earth's most dangerous

see,Florida 32302.Please include 15%

criminal — "the Doctor".

for shipping and handling.Full catalogs
are available upon request

The DoctOT is a woman who creates

androids that are almost indistinguish

Books and music

for ihc feminist,
gay and lesbian
communities.

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Inklings Saturdayfrom
on olicrnoiiyc hooLshon

10:30 to 6:30 p.m.,
and Sunday

Noon to 5 p.m.

1846 Richmond • Houston, Texas 77098
(713) 521-3369

Several thousand titles in stock.

Yes, we do mail order.

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The Distopian
Tale of a Girl

and Her Biker,by

PAT CALIFIA

DOC Si FLUFF ARE MACHO SLUTS
When Doc leaves a wild biker party with the cute and kinky

young Fluff, trouble follows, in a new sizzler from the author of
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"Pat Ccillfia is at her hot, wet, trashy best."
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POISTRY
From Our Readers

VIOLET

Violet, the word seemed to stick in her mind

like a memory of a lost day;
a time where words are no longer necessary.
It was as if she was walking into every corner;
torturing herself of this weary existence.
She thought about how trees look in the dead winter,
and how men lie.

Violet, how the blood rushes through veins into the gut.
I curse the sun and live for the moon;
while she laughs and violet hisses.
Traella K. Painter

Austin, TX

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pi operty of the Center

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

ARIES
Romance is in the air during the first

week of August. You will also find that
you have a great control over financial
matters right now. Yourexpenses could
rise unexpectedly due to a car break
down or other mishap during the third

to you may try to take advantage of your
feelings.

CAIVCER

week. Don't worry, it's nothing you
can't handle.Avoid travel after the 20th,

Be waryofromantic overturesand those
who would use you for money during
the first week of August. During the
2nd week you may think that someone
is withholding information. Don't go

especially ifitis an unplanned trip.This
is a good time to get in touch with a
long-distance friend,they can help you
avoid jumping to conclusions.

out on a limb trying to find the answer.
You may make decisions you will re
gret and that could hurt you later on.
After the 17th pay attentioit to your
loved ones and their needs. Let them

lAIUI'S

have the lead and you will find that you

The first week of August could bring
your boss's attention your way and net

are both more content

you a raise or promotion. You may feel
very affectionate toward your friends

EEO

and loved ones during the third week,
but don't let them take advantage of

your emotions. After the 20th love and
money matters will move along
smoothly. This is an especially good
time to improve your income if you
didn'tget thatraise earlier in the month.

OEMim

Yoursociallife is picking up and people

will be willing to grant you favors from
the 2nd thru the 11th. During the third
week you may be called upon to come

up with a solution to a friend's crisis.
After the 25th you may feel that your

relationships are in turmoil, but it's
nothing a little time won't fix. Give of
yourself and it will make those around
you more content.

During the first week ofAugust you can
move ahead with confidence in all

matters. But, after the 8th, you should

watch your tongue and be careful to say
nothing that will hurt another person.
During the third week you will be able
to set goals and reach them with ease.

Don't hesitate when opportunity pres
ents itself after the 21St.Someone close

VIRGO
A raise, promotion or other financial
windfall could be headed your way

during the first two weeks of August.
Your friends and love interest will also

provide much enjoyment and insight
right now. After the 21st the emphasis
will once again be on work and career

August 1990• Dimensions • Page 31

matters. Towards month's end, a new
romantic interest could be headed your

way or your current romance could be
heating up.

CAFRICORS
You will be able to step up the pace a bit
and enjoy business dealings and your
social life during August After the 14th

you are content and happy but may

libra
Progress can be made in all things
important to you,including money and

have the desire to travel. Try to avoid

troublemakers on the job. The focus
during the third and fourth weeks will

love, during the first week of August

be on financial and career matters. A

You havetheability toinfluencefriends,

raise or promotion could be coming

family and co-workers to your way of
thinking during the first two weeks.

your way but you'll have to finish proj
ects that you have been putting off.

Your love life really heats up after the

18th. You may be in financial straits in

AQUARIUS

the fourth week because you underesti

Let things move at their own pace.

mated expenses in the past

Romance and money matters will go
much more smoothly without pushing.

SCORPIO

Your social and romantic lives will be

Travel may be on your agenda during

exciting after the 9th. Everything is

the first week of August Whether it's
for business or pleasure. Take time out

going right for you now.Keep an open
mind and avoid criticism ofthosearound

to give a a loved one a special treat on

you. You may have a tendency to over

the 15th. A member of your family may

spend right now so keep a close eye on

also need your attention now,so be sure

your pocketbook!

to make time for them.During the third

week you may have a hard time pinning
down how you feel about someone,

PISCES
Try to achieve your goals withoutpush

trust your gut instincts.

ing too hard during the first week of

SAGrrmRics

August You could wind up trampling
on the opinions of others if you're not

You may find yourself playing the role
of peacemaker during the first week of
August Co-workers, family members
and neighbors may all need this service

careful. You can look forward to better
times after the 17th when it comes to
finances. This is also a good time to

right now. After the 21st don't let any
one,particularly a lover,push you into
a decision you aren't ready to make.
Hold off on any majcx'changes in your
life. People and projects that have
needed your attention are in the spot
light now.

rections in other areas of your life.
Work on matters thatconcern you from

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make changes,improvements and cor

behind the scenes,you will make better
progress if you keep to yourself.

99

The DmECTORY
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)
clubs

Coyote Connection • 131 Gay St • 277-1088

organizations
Gay/Lesbian Association of UTA
P.O. Box 19348-77, UTA Sl 76019 • 794-5140

Dallas Gay Youth Group
300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116 - 307-7203
Dallas Outdoors

P.O. Box 35474 75235 - 276-5270
Dallas Tavern Guild
3900 Lemmon Ave. #220 - 526-5292

Foundation for Human Understanding
5284233

Grace Fellowship In Christ Jesus

AUSTIN,TX (area code 512)

2727 Oak Lawn 75219-528-2811

clubs
Nexus (coming soon)•448-2292

Lesbian Information Line (LIL)

Sadie's Place • 113 San Jadnto • 479-6939

P.O. Box 191443 75219 - 528-2426

Lesbian/Gay Polttlcal Coalhlon

Affirmation (Methodist)

P.O. Box 224424 75222 - 828-9882
Lesbian Visionaries
P.O. Box 191443 75219 - 521-9642

7403 Shoal Creek-451-2329
Austin Lambda • P.O. Box 5455 78763

P.O. Box 191033 75219 - 941-8114

Gay/Lesbian Student

Oak Lawn Community Services

Association at UT Austin -458-3971
Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338

P.O. box 191094 75219-520-8108

Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby

P.O. Box 190973 75219 - 986-1751

organizations

Metroplex Republicans

Oak Lawn Symphonic Band

P.O. Box 2505 78768

WANT(Women In The Arts)

Metropolitan Community Church
1 too SpringdaleRd.-929-3660
Oasis Ministry

288-9299 or 823-3105

Womyn Together
3920 Cedar Springs - 5284233

5555 N. Lamar Blvd. #L101 -441-9191

Waterloo Counseling Center
507 Powell 78703 - 322-9654

Texas Human Rights Foundation

DENTON,TX (area code 817)
organizations

2201 N. Lamar # 203 78705 - 479-8473

COURAGE, Lesbian Gay Student Org.

AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417

c/b Student Activities Center

P.O. Box 5067 76203 - 382-3813

DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
businesses
Business Delivery Systems

FT. WORTH (area code 817)
organizations

14902 Preston Rd. 75240 - 733-1108

Affirmation (Methodist) - 478-7837
RESPECT - Gay/Lesbian Association
828 Hardwood Rd. - Hurst, TX 76054

Crossroads Market - 3930 Cedar Springs
521-8919 or 1-800-992-6404

Curious Times - Women's Books etc.

4008D Cedar Springs - 528-4087
Clubs
Sue Ellen's - 3903 Cedar Springs - 553D707

organizations
Affirmation (Methodist)
P.O. Box 225831 75222 - 948-1546

HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
businesses
Inklings - an altemative bookshop
1846 Richmond - 521-3369

Clubs

AIDS Resource Center

Ranch-9125 S. Main - 666-3464

4012-B Cedar Springs 75219
Dallas Gay Alliance
4012-B Cedar Springs 75219-5284233
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Hbtoric Archives
4012-B Cedar Springs -821-1653

organizations
AIDS Foundation
3927 Essex Lane • 623-6796
AIDS HOTUNE
do Switchboard - 529-3211

August 1990• Dimensions• Page 33

Gay/Lesbian Students University of Houston
4800 Calhoun-529-3211

Gay & Lesbian Swhehboard
P.O. Box 66591 77266 * 529-3211

Houston Gay PoHticai Caucus

NORMAN,OK(areacode40^
organizations
Women's Resource Center

P.O. Box 5089 73070

P.O. Box 66664 77266•521-1000

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

Lambda ALANON • Lambda Center for Alchoholics
1214 Joanne *521-9772

Lesbian/Gay Students
University of Houston - Ciear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations
Caste the Community Center
2135 NW 39th 73112 * 525-AIDS

Hertand Sister Resources, inc.
2312NW39th 73112 * 521-9696

MetropoHtan Community Church Of The
Resurrection * 1919 Decatur* 861-9149

Montrose Counseling Center
900Ljovett#203 77006 * 5294)037

SAN ANTONIO,TX (area code 512)
clut>s

Montrose Pool League/Biiiiards * PJ 863-8482

The Circle * 8021 Pinebrook * 341-2818

PWA Coalition * Houston

organizations

1475 W. Gray #163 * 522-5428
Womynspace
P.O. Box 980601 77098-0601

Dignhy/San Antonio
202 N. St. Mary's * 349-3632
integrity/San Antonio

880-9517 or 521-0780

P.O. Box 150006 78212 * 6844920

Women's Softball League

Rhrer City Living Metropolitan
Community Church

6431 Pineshade* 868-6256

202 Holland 78212 * 822-1121

LISA (Lesbian Infonnation SA) * 828-LISA (5472)

LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
organizations

SALGA - San Antonio Lesbian &

fjibbock Lesbian/Gay Alliance

SALSA - San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance

P.O. Box 64746 79464 * 796-2403

P.O. Box 12715 78212

Names Projact/Lubbock * 796-1800 or 744-1957

Gay Assembly * 733-7300

Coordinator; Jim 228-9877
San Antonio AIDS Foundation

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Affirmation; United Methodists

for Lesbian/Gay Concems
P.O. Box 1021 * Evanston, L 60204
AIDS Action Council

729 Eighth St. S.E. Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003 *(202) 547-3101
AIDS 800 * 1-800-221-7044
Conference For Catholic Lesbians
P.O. Box 436, Planetarium Station
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Dear Dimensions:

I'm confused. 1 just recently came out

Dear Dimensions:

This is utterly ridiculous.Can't we,as a
community,find something better to do
than fight about whether to call our

selves "lesbians" or "gay women"?
Either way you say it it means homo
sexual and that means discrimination in

this country.
I must say I feel the same way about the
continuing fight about "women" vs.
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— and, as we all know, actions speak
louder than them.

So, let's quit the petty disagreements
and get started on the real issues. Re

and picked up your publication for the
first time a couple of months ago. In

reading the personals I see alot of
"GWF's" and a few "GBF's". What

does that mean anyway? I noticed in the
men's magazines it usually says
"GWM".

Please give me a translation, I would
like to reply to some of the ads, but I
don't want to until I know what they
mean!

Sign Me
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Austin,TX

gardlessofwhatwe call ourselves21.06

still says we are "law-breakers", and
until thatissue is settled we don't really
have time to argue semantics.
Job discrimination, family ostracism,
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of straight society should be our real
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From A Woman Loving Woman

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The JSTews
From Around the Region, the Country & the World

TEDRF Seeks

Stmmiary Judgement
Against Sodomy Law
AUSTIN,TX -TheTexas Human Rights
Foundation(THRF),filed a motion on
July 9,1990for summaryjudgementin
the case of Morales et at. vs the State of
Texas, which contests the constitution

ality of the "anti-gay" statute of the
Texas Penal Code.The lawsuitseeks to

have §21.06, or the sodomy law, de

"queer," they were "less innocent" in
their deaths than others, because they
were criminals under Section 21.06 of
the Texas Penal Code.

•In 1989 the Texas Legislature slashed
$15 million from proposed AIDS fund
ing, despite the fact that Texas ranked
5th nationally in the number of AIDS
cases, because legislators considered
the funding "the same thing as gay
rights."Representative Debra Danburg
summarized the prevailing attitude as,
"Why should we waste money trying

clared unconstitutional and barred from

save the lives of criminals?"

enforcement on the grounds that it vio
lates the plaintiffs' rights to privacy,

• In 1989 the Dallas police department

equal protection, and due process.

wasso severely understaffed that it was
engaged in a campaign to hire over 150

Section 21.06 of the Texas Penal Code
makes it a crime for adults of the same

application of a gay woman because.

sex to engage in sexual intercourse.The

Police Chief Mack Vines said, "We

new officers. Yet,the DPD refused the

motion for summary judgement would

don't hire people who violate the laws

have the question of constitutionality
decided by a district courtjudge, mak
ing a full trial unnecessary.
Texas is one of only seven states in the

of this state and who wiU continue to
violate the laws of this state. Deviant

sexual behavior is against the law in
Texas."

country that criminalizes the intimate

and private consenting relations be
tween two men or two women. Over

700,000 gay men and lesbians in Texas
are branded as criminals by the statute.
The motion is part ofthe ongoing batUe

The plaintiffs in the lawsuit against
§21.06 are all practicing homosexuals
who claim that the statute unconstitu

bv the Texas Human Rights Founda
tion against §21.06. The law itself is
virtually unenforced, but is used to

tionally criminalizes their private sex
ual relations: encourages disruption of
their family relationships; limits their
employmentopportunities;encourages
hate crimes against gay men and lesbi

out the state. For example:

ans; and encourages discrimination in
the judicial system and harassment of
gay men and lesbians by law enforce

•In 1988JudgeJackHamptonofDallas

include Linda Morales of Houston,

gave a man convicted of two "execu

Patricia Cramer of Austin, Charlotte
Taft of Dallas, and John Thomas of

provide a legal basis for discrimination
against lesbians and gay men through

ment officials. Plaintiffs in the case

tion-style" murders a thirty year sen
tence,rather than life in prison or d^th.

Judge Hampton defended his actions

Dallas.

by saying that since the victims were
August 1990• Dimensions• Page 7

Position

NOW Conference

Open at LGRL

Highlights Thompson

AUSTIN.TX -TheLesbianAjay Rights
Lobby(LGRL)ofTexas hasannounced
thatitis cuirently seeking asecond staff

and Kowalski

person to serve as a Lobbyist/Commu

nity Organizer.
The Lobbyist/Community Organizer
will be responsiblefor the development
and implementation of a community
outreach program specifically target
ing the lesbian community throughout
the state ofTexas.The chosen applicant
will be responsible for working closely
with the Executive Director to carry out
the various programs of the LGRL,as
articulated by the Board of Directors.
Some of the other duties of the Lobby
ist/Community Organizer will be to
develop, in consultation with the Ex
ecutive Director,legislative strategyfor
Regular and any Called Special Ses
sions of the Texas Legislator; coordi
nate and facilitate inclusion of tradi

tionally under-reiwesented communi
tiesin LGRL's work—particularly the
lesbian community and lesbian/gay
people of color, serve as a statewide
public spokesperson on matters of
concern to the lesbian and gay commu
nity: and assists with LGRL fundraising activities as needed.
The qualitied £q)plicants should have
knowledge of issues of concern to the
lesbian community. Previous experi
ence working with grassrootsorganiza
tions or political organizations is help
ful. In addition, previous experience
working with the Texas Legislature is
beneficial, although not required.

WASHINGTON,D.C. - The presenta
tion of"Women of Courage"awards to

Karen Thompson and Sharon Kowal
ski was greeted by a standing ovation
and tears at the National Organization
for Women's 1990 National Confer

ence on July 1 in San Francisco. When
NOW's Action Vice President Sheri

O'Dell presented the awards,along with
a tribute to the courage and accomplish
ments of both Thompson and Kowal

ski, Thompson responded that, "We
could not have done what we did with
out NOW."

Joining the tribute was Supervisor
Angela Alioto who read a proclamation
from the city of San Francisco declar
ing July 1"Karen ThompstMi and Sharon
KowalskiDay".Following Thompson's
comments,NOW president Molly Yard
concluded,"We often talk about the

power of love in trivial ways. But I
think that you have demonstrated the
jx)werofloverand whatit will achieve.
The Conference also featured elections
for national NOW officers with Presi

dent Molly Yard,Executive VicePresi
dentPatricia Ireland,and Secretary Kim

Gandy all being re-elected.Joining their
slate as Action Vice President, was

Rosemary Dempsey,along-time NOW
activist who has been particularly in
volved in lesbian rights.

Dempsey has been active in local,state
and national roles in NOW since the

early 1970's and has also been involved

For a job description, application pro
cedures and salary information, appli

in the lesbian and gay community

cants are requested to write; LGRL,

ber for Lambda Legal Defense and
Education Fund.Since 1985,Dempsey

P.O. Box 2579, Austin, Texas 78768.
Targeted hiring date will be October 1,

through such positions as board mem
has served as chair of NOW s Lesbian

with tentative starting date of early

Rights Conference Implementation

November 1990.

Committee, NOW's equivalent of a
national task force.

Page 8 • Dimensions • August 1990

In addition,delegatesatthe Conference
overwhelmingly passed a resolution on
outing, after heated debate. While rec

ognizing the firustration ofactivists who
advocate outing, the resolution clearly
stated NOW's opposition to outing "as
a feasible or acceptable strategy to
achieve our common goals of equality

and liberty...in the spirit ofour respect
and regard for each individual's rightto
self-identity, and in keeping with the
organizations historical efforts to de
nounce attacks on personal choice".

"speak kind words to some 24 million
gay Americans and their families to
help heal the wounds and to keep thee
families in loving relationships."
Mrs. Bush replied that" your words
speak eloquently of yoirr love for your
child and your compassion for all gay
Americans and their families."

Mrs. Bush frequently has made clear
her distaste for discrimination based on

sexual orientation, according to an
Associated Press report of her letter to
Goodman.

In May, President Bush aroused pro

THA]>JKS BAKBARAI
WASHINGTON,D.C.- Barbara Bush

has written the head of an organization
of parents of gay children that "we
cannot tolerate discrimination against
any individuals or groups in our coun
try."
The letter was addressed to Paulette

Goodman, president of the Federation
ofParents and Friends of Lesbians and

Gays(P-FLAG).It came in response to
Goodman's plea that the First Lady

tests from some conservatives when he

invited representatives ofgay groups to
attend the signing of the Hate Crimes
Statistics Act,which targets bias-moti
vated violence.

Tim McFeeley, executive director of
the Human Rights Campaign Fund,
lobbying arm of the movement for gay
and lesbian civil rights,said Mrs.Bush's
letter "reinforces values that American
mothers and American families are all
about."

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What's Goia' Oa
A Monthly Lsting Of Special Events All Around The Area

HERLAND SISTER RESOURCES,a
women's resource center, at their Fall

this year's Gay & Lesbian Pride
Month.The Empire State Building has
traditionally lit the building with dif
ferent colors for holidays and special

Retreat at Arrowhead State Park in

occasions, but this is the first time that

east central Oklahoma on August 31
and September 1-3,1990. This confer
ence is in preparation for the National

the management has agreed to light the

OKLAHOMA CITY - A Regional
Lesbian Conference will be hosted by

Lesbian Conference which is to be

held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 24-

building for Gay & Lesbian Pride
Month.Ifthe lithograph is notavailable
at your local bookstore,contactGLAAD
at(212)629-8140 for ordering info.

28,1991.

The regional meeting will bring to
gether lesbians from Oklahoma, Ar
kansas, Louisiana and Texas. A pri
mary objective ofthe meeting is to elect
four regional delegates to the Na
tional Lesbian Conference steering
committee so that this region's issues

may be brought to the national agenda.
Advance registration fees for the com
bined conference and retreat are on a

ALBUQUERQUE - The New Mex
ico Foundation for Human Enrich

ment is sponsoring a Lesbian & Gay
Spirituality Conference in San Cris
tobal, New Mexico August 31-Sept 3.
The conference will be held at Lama,a

small community of people following
different paths toward spiritual aware
ness.Lama is located north ofSan Cris

tobal, which is itself north of Taos.

sliding scale from $30-$40. On site

Workshop topics will include:explora

registration will be $45. If you would

tions of lesbian and gay spirituality;

like more information about the confer
ence or the retreat, call HERLAND
SISTER RESOURCES at (405) 521-

Zen practice; singing and music; shamonjoimieying;healing; unconditional
love and many other topics. For more

9696 or(405)528-3151.

information or to register call (505)

new YORK - Watch at your favorite
bookstore for "The Right To Light"
limited edition lithograph.Through the
efforts of lesbian/gay activists and the

807, Albuquerque, NM 87103.

256-0595 or write NMFHE,P.O. Box

Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against
Defamation (GLAAD), the manage
ment of the Empire State Building
agreed to illuminate (with lavender
light)the top portion of the building for

AUSTIN - OOPS! For the last several
months 1 have had the address for

SADIE'S PLACE wrong in several
different places, including the Dimen
sions Directory. 1 know for sure that I
have had at least one couple scouring
Austin,trying to find SADIE'S with no

August 1990• Dimensions• Page 11

success. My apologies to any of you

Alcohol Problems on the 7th and

who were lost and confused as well as

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with guest

to the folks at SADIE'S. But, the ad

speaker Jan Meador on the 21sl

dress is right now, so look it up and
check it out!

AUSTIN - Yes,girls.It's true.NEXUS/
PJ's is really coming back.I don't have
an address or opening date yet—but,I
expect to know more next month.Keep
your eyes on this space for details!

SAN ANTONIO - Have you ever
walked into a bar on Steak Nite only to
find that while everyone else is devour
ing a thick,juicy steak, you are left out
in the cold because you forgot to iHing
one? Well,worry no more.TheCIRCLE

is now offering to provide yoursteak for
only $3.50 + tax! Fixin's are and ad
ditional $1 + tax. Tuesday Night
Topics at the CIRCLE in August are:

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HOUSTON - The Daily Specials at the
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Dear AGWi§i
Answers to your questions about love,
REL^TIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS

Dear Agnes,

Send her funny cards? Flowers? I don't
want to go too far, but I really want to
keep in touch with her.

This is a long story but, I will try to
make it as short as possible.
I am deaf and got my first lover (also
deaO in August 1989. We both went to

Ex-SWCID College Student
Big Springs,TX &

the same college and graduated in May

Monroe, Louisiana

of 1990.

Not long after we broke up,she invited

Dear Ex,

me to go to the bar. After the bar closed

You have made an effort to keep in

thatnight we wentto afriends housefor
a party. My ex-lover introduced me to
her new (hearing) girlfriend. All! did
waslook at her new girlfriend and I fell
in love. They quit seeing each other
after just a few weeks so I felt free to
pursue this woman.

touch. She is the one who is not re

For months after thatI would see her in

the bar and she was always looking at
me.Ifmally got my nerve up and wrote
her a note telling her thatIliked her,she
wrote back saying she liked me too.

That night we talked for hours and the
next day at a party she kissed me.
Later, at the same party, 1 caught her
staring at me and she told told me she

sponding! Save your money, I'm not
sure someone who doesn't even speak

to you at the bar deserves flowers.
Sounds like this woman is into head
games.

I am sure you can find someone who
will be better to you ...and certainly
better for you.

Dear Agnes,
My lover and I have been together for
the last nine months and recently be

came engaged to each other.Rings and
all!

Recently she moved back to the San

needed to ask me something — she
never did. That night at the bar she
didn't even speak to me.

Antonio area because of a promising
job situation. She was promoted her
fu-st day on the job. We now commute

Now it's been awhile and 1 still haven't

back and forth from Dallas and San

heard from her. So,last month I wrote

Antonio.

her a note and I still got no response.
Right now, I'm still in love with her

My concern is that I have never had to
suppress my life style in a city or town

even though I don't know how she feels

(childhood in Lubbock).

about me.She made me very happy and
made me feel special.
So, should I keep writing her letters?

But when I visit S.A. I feel a certain

Page 14• Dimensions• August 1990

"hush" thing. My lover and I have had
various conversations pertaining to this

concern.

two women holding hands.

How do I deal with me being openly
lesbian in and out of my living area if I
move to S.A.?

I realize that your are referring to the
Oak Lawn area when you refer to being
open with your sexuality. I also realize

In Dallas it hasn't been a problem be
causeI live in the gay community.After

'strip' comparable to Cedar Springs,

all, San Antonio and Austin will hire

and employee lesbian and gay men on
their police force. Yet,I still can't hold
my lover's hand on the Riverwalk!

My lifestyle is OK in Dallas, but my
heart and soulmate is in San Antonio

where gay bashing is express! Help!

Crossroads of True Love,
Dallas, TX

Dear True,

that Austin and S.A. do not have a

however, both cities boast many gay
and lesbian establishments and very

active lesbian/ gay communities.
I would also point out that gay bashing
is not limited to any one city. Every
major city has its share of violence
against gays — and Dallas is certainly
no exception.
If San Antonio is where your true love
is, give the city a chance, you may be
pleasantly surprised.

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It must be wonderful to never have had

to restrict your behavior.However I can

assure you that there are many places in

You Can

the Metroplex area that would not look

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How To
Get Out
Of The
"Credit Crunct"
BY Cameron Taylor
It's no wonder thatso many Americans
are in trouble with credit. At least once

other credit card? After all, you've got
three already. And that $1500 check
you cashed went to pay for new furni
ture when your old furniture would
have been fine for another year or two.
After a few years (or even months) of
this kind of spending on credit, you

a week many people receive a "preapproved"credit application in the mail,
and sometimes you can open an enve
lope and find acard you neverrequested
or applied for. Some companies will
even send you(unsolicited)a check for

suddenly wake up one morning and

anywherefrom $1000-$8(XX)in the mail

discover thatjust the minimum amount

— all you have to do is cash it — and

you must pay on all that debt is equal to

start making payments.

half of you take-home pay.

These offers are hard to resist We jus

It's a good thing you've got new furni

tify another creditcard with the"in case
of emergency" theory. We cash the
fifteen hundred dollar check with the

ture because you can't afford to do
anything but sitin the house for the next
three years while you dig your way out

thought that "it won't take long to pay

of debt.

it back". But, do you really need an
August 1990• Dimensions• Page 17

THE SYMPTOMS

Whether or not you decide to get credit
counseling, you should cut up your

So, how do you know if you are in
trouble with credit spending?
• You can't pay the minimum on your
credit cards withoutjuggling payments

credit cards. This is a very hard (and
very emotional)thing to do and mostof

on other expenses.
• You have no money left after all the
bills are paid.

us can think of a hundred reasons to

keepjust one—but,don't do it. This is
what got you into trouble to start with
and one card is all it takes to start the

cycle over again.

• You pay the minimum amount month
after month and have no idea what

THE PAYBACK

percentage interest you are paying.
• You have no emergency back-up
money in savings so you are forced to

The first step to take in getting out of
debt is to write down evervthing you

buy more and more on credit.
Careless spending is not the only way
you can getinto acreditcrunch.Loss of
a job,an extended illness, or even a

spend. Buy a small loose leaf notebook
and sit down with your check book and
make a listofall your expenses over the
past three months. For the next month.

A credit counselor can help you set up a
new budget, make a plan to pay your debts,
and help you deal with irate creditors.
slight drop in income can put your fi
nances into a tailspin. How do you pull
out? A good place to start is with Con
sumer Credit Counseling. A credit
counselor can help you set up a new
budget, make a plan to pay your debts,
and help you deal with irate creditors.
They may even take your credit cards

away from you if you are in really big

write down everything you spend
moneyon—whether you pay with cash,
check or credit Once you do this you
will have a fairly accurate picture of
where your money is going.
Then,on a separate sheetofpaper make
a list of your creditors and what you
owe each one. The example below
should give you an idea about how to

trouble.

start.

To find a reputable credit counselor in
your area, write or call:
The National Foundation for
Consumer Credit

CITIBANK VISA -$1100.00
CHASE VISA -$800.00
MASTER CARD - $750.00

8701 Georgia Ave., Suite 507
Silver Spring, MD 20910

LOAN FROM DAD - $500.00

(301)589-5600
They have over 250 offices nationwide
that help individuals with serious debt
problems. Fees are on a sliding scale

Don'tinclude mortgage or car loans on

but they will not turn anyone away.

fixed and non-negotiable.

Page 18• Dimensions • August 1990

this list unless you are having problems

meeting payments. For the most part,
payments on these types of loans are

Once you have a clear idea about where
your money is going,call each of your
creditors and work out arrangements

for payment. Tell them what you can
afford to pay.Be realistic—even if you

can pay only five dollars a month most

money crunch. Pay cash for these treats.

Once you remember how good it is to
spend your money on yourself and not
paying debts, you will be more deter

mined to start managing your money
better. As you go along,paying off your

creditors will work with you to settle

debts, you will become more and more

your debts.
One option you have is to consolidate
all your debts under one loan. This
could give you a lower monthly pay-

confident in handling your finances,

mentas well as lowerinteresL Butdon't

even consider doing this unless you are

prepared to change your spending hab

and you will have more and more money
to spend on yourself.

If you encounter problemsin following
these guidelines, or just can't seem to
do it on your own, contact Debtors

are still paying on the old ones.

Anonymous atthe address below.They
will help you find a group already
meeting in your area or will help in
forming a new chapter. Allinquiries are

Keep track of your progress as you are
paying off your debts. Log each pay

strictly confidential.
Debtors Anonymous

its drastically — otherwise you could

end up running up new bills while you

mentinto the spiral notebook.This will

General Service Board

help to keep you focused on you goal
and give you a boostin confidence each

P.O. Box 20322

time the total balance shrinks a little.

(212)642-8222

One of the most important things to
remember is not to neglect yourself.
This means two things: 1. that you
should try to put a little into savings
each month. Having a small savings
account will help you feel more secure
about handling your finances and being
able to weather an emergency., and 2.
that you should treat yourself at least
twice a month.Buy

yourself a new
blouse or go out to a

nice dinner every

paycheck. If your

New York, NY 10025-9992

Byfollowing these steps,you should be
well on your way to getting your fi
nances under control. You may even be

surprised by how much money you
really have when you aren't paying
interestcharges to every Tom,Dick and
Harry of the credit issuing world!

d5 Lire^Mnie ®

debts are sky high

you have probably

The Personal introduction Service

been neglecting

for life-time relationship

yourself while try

oriented people

ing to meet your

payments. "Luxu
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first to go in a

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D/FW Metroplex

(214)691-1728

Confidential

August 1990• Dimensions • Page 19

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Whata Woruo,
What A Worud?
The Perils Of
Cable Abuse
BY NANCY FORD

my remote control box slipping omi
nously outofmy sweat-soaked palm. A

I was in my mid-to-late 20's,as was my
spouse. We had the house, the mort
gage. The health club membership.

twist — and there it was!

I was prosperous. I was upwardly mo

The Movie Channel!In full technicolor,

bile. I was America.

pirated glory! For free!

And I got busted.

I hadn'tordered it—I hadn'tinvited it

It's true — mine is not a delicate story.

in. It just appeared,like a divine coun

But it's one that needs to be told. I'm a

tenance. DO YOU UNDERSTAND

cable T.V. con.

WHAT I'M SAYING?!? It came to

It all began innocently enough. One
Saturday afternoon I was sitting in my
Strato-lounger flipping through the

me\ Visions of satellite dishes danced

in my head. Was there more? I felt my
heart pound in my throat with excite

networks via my remote control. What

ment Flushed,I dove ai the abandoned

a power cruise! — flashing past Pat
Summerall,stopping bffiefly •'t"Happy
Days", then a smooth glide into the
news.But something was different ap
proximately a half-click in-between

remote control lying on the floor.
Trembling, I switched to another nor
mally stadc-laden station. AND MTV

Maria Shriver and "Star Trek". I de
tected the faint but unmistakable

opening creditsfor"Clash ofthe Titans."

I recognized this immediately as one of
the pay movie stations (being an avid

SPRANG BEFORE ME! That was all

it took. The prospect of having Julie
Brown(thefunny one)in my own home
night after night pushed me right over
the edge.

T.V. Guide Reader and, from that,
knowing that"Clash of the Titans"can

I roamed the dial 'til Cinemax,
Nikolodeon,tmd HBO were mine.Then
on to theSUPER STATIONS—WON,
WTBS,CBN,CNN — I could almost

be seen on at least one cable channel at

hear Ted Turner's stock slipping.

any given time of day or night). It was
there,justaslightfine-tuning adjustment
away. I crept toward the control panel.

finished. I had fine-tuned myself into

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Two hours and 32 channels later it was

video nirvana. My fingers bled. I col-

lapsed exhausted in the Strato-Iounger
preparing to enjoy the first fruits of my

prospect of watching television from a

larcenous labors.

Eventually 1 intend to siTeak to high

As I was trying to decide between Arts
& Entertainment Network and the

school assemblies, warning students of
the perils of cable abuse. Hey,1 know

Playboy Channel an ominous warning
flashed across the screen. It implored

it's corny,butif1 can save one kid from
picking up that first movie channel,

means of entertainment to a purgative.

me and all other T.V. pirates to tiuri

then I'll feel like I've made a differ

ourselves in by means of dialing a toll-

ence.

free amnesty hot-line number. 1 can

And Ted Turner can sleep one more

only assume tliat doing this would once
again make die airways safe for re

night.

^

spectable paying viewers.

"Ha! Amnesty hot-line indeed!" 1
scoffed. I'd flee to Canada first. Be

sides, if 1 got up now to make a phone
call 1 d miss the Interview where
Christie Hefner reveals her secret to
success.

You Can Catch
Nancy Ford's Column

What A World,

Butthat was before.Before they caught

What A World!

me.Acting on a tip that our cars had not
left the drive for six weeks, two over

Every Month

sized goonsapfieared atthefamily room

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patio doors and witnessed me and my
whole family watching "The Parent
Trap" on the Disney Cliannel.

Caught dead with the goods.No where
to run, no where to hide. Not even

Haley Mills herselfcould help me now.
As one agent read me my rights and
dragged me out the door, the other
maniacally clipped our co-axial cable.
In firont of the dog. That was the worst
part of all.

EPILOGUE: But that was long ago.
Now I'm in a rehabilitation program
designed to help cablejunkies lead con
trollable lives. Once a week 1 attend a

behavior modification workshop where
they tape our eyes open and make us
watch continuous re-runs of "Bosom

Buddies".This procedure, with time,is
said to, without fail, transform the

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The Coffee Ceeb
Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Music, Movies, Etc.
This Month, T. Sumner Reviews:

Montana Feathers
BY Penny Hayes

Priorities
BY Linda Lyons

Get ready for a ride! This month we're

marries Jonathan Stanton and setUes

going to look at two novels from very

down — she wants to spend a year on

different settings.

her aunt's ranch in Montana.

The first is Montana Feathers (Naiad

Press, Inc., $8.95) by Penny Hayes.

When Elizabeth finally arrives in
Montana she discovers a land bigger

This is the story ofElizabeth Reynolds,

than any she could imagine, and it is

an upper-class debutantfrom New York
City. She has only one wish before she

filled with characters as big and bold as
the land itself. Elizabeth sets out to

August 1990• Dimensions• Page 25

leam about the land and its inhabitants,
and she meets Vivian Blake. Vivian is

a widow who runs her own sheep ranch,,
and Elizabeth has very conflicting feel

able from humans. She and her an

droids have devised a plan to kidnap the
son of the Earth's President and the

Jonathan and marriage—and the more

Controllers must stop her.
Since her appointment to the Director
ship ofthe Controllers,Amelia has been
under suspicion of being a robot. Now
she must prove herself on a personal

she wants Vivian.

level to both the President and his wife.

Montana Feathers is a realistic look at
life on the American frontier and the
women who made a life there. It is well
written and an easy read.

Priorities is one of the best novels of

Our second book this month is Priori

series.I,for one,am looking forward to
future installments with great expecta

ings towards her.
The longer sheremainsin Montana,the

more she wants to stay and forgetabout

lesbian science fiction I've read. It is

entertaining, thrilling and thought pro
voking. Ms. Lyons has scored a coup
with this, the first in the Controller

ties: The Controller Series . (Naiad
Press,Inc. $8.95)by Linda Lyons.

tions.

Amelia Roberts is the Director of the

Earth's elite robot-hunting organiza

Both Priorities and Montana Feath

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POISTRY
From Our Readers

VIOLET

Violet, the word seemed to stick in her mind

like a memory of a lost day;
a time where words are no longer necessary.
It was as if she was walking into every corner;
torturing herself of this weary existence.
She thought about how trees look in the dead winter,
and how men lie.

Violet, how the blood rushes through veins into the gut.
I curse the sun and live for the moon;
while she laughs and violet hisses.
Traella K. Painter

Austin, TX

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pi operty of the Center

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

ARIES
Romance is in the air during the first

week of August. You will also find that
you have a great control over financial
matters right now. Yourexpenses could
rise unexpectedly due to a car break
down or other mishap during the third

to you may try to take advantage of your
feelings.

CAIVCER

week. Don't worry, it's nothing you
can't handle.Avoid travel after the 20th,

Be waryofromantic overturesand those
who would use you for money during
the first week of August. During the
2nd week you may think that someone
is withholding information. Don't go

especially ifitis an unplanned trip.This
is a good time to get in touch with a
long-distance friend,they can help you
avoid jumping to conclusions.

out on a limb trying to find the answer.
You may make decisions you will re
gret and that could hurt you later on.
After the 17th pay attentioit to your
loved ones and their needs. Let them

lAIUI'S

have the lead and you will find that you

The first week of August could bring
your boss's attention your way and net

are both more content

you a raise or promotion. You may feel
very affectionate toward your friends

EEO

and loved ones during the third week,
but don't let them take advantage of

your emotions. After the 20th love and
money matters will move along
smoothly. This is an especially good
time to improve your income if you
didn'tget thatraise earlier in the month.

OEMim

Yoursociallife is picking up and people

will be willing to grant you favors from
the 2nd thru the 11th. During the third
week you may be called upon to come

up with a solution to a friend's crisis.
After the 25th you may feel that your

relationships are in turmoil, but it's
nothing a little time won't fix. Give of
yourself and it will make those around
you more content.

During the first week ofAugust you can
move ahead with confidence in all

matters. But, after the 8th, you should

watch your tongue and be careful to say
nothing that will hurt another person.
During the third week you will be able
to set goals and reach them with ease.

Don't hesitate when opportunity pres
ents itself after the 21St.Someone close

VIRGO
A raise, promotion or other financial
windfall could be headed your way

during the first two weeks of August.
Your friends and love interest will also

provide much enjoyment and insight
right now. After the 21st the emphasis
will once again be on work and career

August 1990• Dimensions • Page 31

matters. Towards month's end, a new
romantic interest could be headed your

way or your current romance could be
heating up.

CAFRICORS
You will be able to step up the pace a bit
and enjoy business dealings and your
social life during August After the 14th

you are content and happy but may

libra
Progress can be made in all things
important to you,including money and

have the desire to travel. Try to avoid

troublemakers on the job. The focus
during the third and fourth weeks will

love, during the first week of August

be on financial and career matters. A

You havetheability toinfluencefriends,

raise or promotion could be coming

family and co-workers to your way of
thinking during the first two weeks.

your way but you'll have to finish proj
ects that you have been putting off.

Your love life really heats up after the

18th. You may be in financial straits in

AQUARIUS

the fourth week because you underesti

Let things move at their own pace.

mated expenses in the past

Romance and money matters will go
much more smoothly without pushing.

SCORPIO

Your social and romantic lives will be

Travel may be on your agenda during

exciting after the 9th. Everything is

the first week of August Whether it's
for business or pleasure. Take time out

going right for you now.Keep an open
mind and avoid criticism ofthosearound

to give a a loved one a special treat on

you. You may have a tendency to over

the 15th. A member of your family may

spend right now so keep a close eye on

also need your attention now,so be sure

your pocketbook!

to make time for them.During the third

week you may have a hard time pinning
down how you feel about someone,

PISCES
Try to achieve your goals withoutpush

trust your gut instincts.

ing too hard during the first week of

SAGrrmRics

August You could wind up trampling
on the opinions of others if you're not

You may find yourself playing the role
of peacemaker during the first week of
August Co-workers, family members
and neighbors may all need this service

careful. You can look forward to better
times after the 17th when it comes to
finances. This is also a good time to

right now. After the 21st don't let any
one,particularly a lover,push you into
a decision you aren't ready to make.
Hold off on any majcx'changes in your
life. People and projects that have
needed your attention are in the spot
light now.

rections in other areas of your life.
Work on matters thatconcern you from

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make changes,improvements and cor

behind the scenes,you will make better
progress if you keep to yourself.

99

The DmECTORY
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)
clubs

Coyote Connection • 131 Gay St • 277-1088

organizations
Gay/Lesbian Association of UTA
P.O. Box 19348-77, UTA Sl 76019 • 794-5140

Dallas Gay Youth Group
300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116 - 307-7203
Dallas Outdoors

P.O. Box 35474 75235 - 276-5270
Dallas Tavern Guild
3900 Lemmon Ave. #220 - 526-5292

Foundation for Human Understanding
5284233

Grace Fellowship In Christ Jesus

AUSTIN,TX (area code 512)

2727 Oak Lawn 75219-528-2811

clubs
Nexus (coming soon)•448-2292

Lesbian Information Line (LIL)

Sadie's Place • 113 San Jadnto • 479-6939

P.O. Box 191443 75219 - 528-2426

Lesbian/Gay Polttlcal Coalhlon

Affirmation (Methodist)

P.O. Box 224424 75222 - 828-9882
Lesbian Visionaries
P.O. Box 191443 75219 - 521-9642

7403 Shoal Creek-451-2329
Austin Lambda • P.O. Box 5455 78763

P.O. Box 191033 75219 - 941-8114

Gay/Lesbian Student

Oak Lawn Community Services

Association at UT Austin -458-3971
Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338

P.O. box 191094 75219-520-8108

Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby

P.O. Box 190973 75219 - 986-1751

organizations

Metroplex Republicans

Oak Lawn Symphonic Band

P.O. Box 2505 78768

WANT(Women In The Arts)

Metropolitan Community Church
1 too SpringdaleRd.-929-3660
Oasis Ministry

288-9299 or 823-3105

Womyn Together
3920 Cedar Springs - 5284233

5555 N. Lamar Blvd. #L101 -441-9191

Waterloo Counseling Center
507 Powell 78703 - 322-9654

Texas Human Rights Foundation

DENTON,TX (area code 817)
organizations

2201 N. Lamar # 203 78705 - 479-8473

COURAGE, Lesbian Gay Student Org.

AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417

c/b Student Activities Center

P.O. Box 5067 76203 - 382-3813

DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
businesses
Business Delivery Systems

FT. WORTH (area code 817)
organizations

14902 Preston Rd. 75240 - 733-1108

Affirmation (Methodist) - 478-7837
RESPECT - Gay/Lesbian Association
828 Hardwood Rd. - Hurst, TX 76054

Crossroads Market - 3930 Cedar Springs
521-8919 or 1-800-992-6404

Curious Times - Women's Books etc.

4008D Cedar Springs - 528-4087
Clubs
Sue Ellen's - 3903 Cedar Springs - 553D707

organizations
Affirmation (Methodist)
P.O. Box 225831 75222 - 948-1546

HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
businesses
Inklings - an altemative bookshop
1846 Richmond - 521-3369

Clubs

AIDS Resource Center

Ranch-9125 S. Main - 666-3464

4012-B Cedar Springs 75219
Dallas Gay Alliance
4012-B Cedar Springs 75219-5284233
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Hbtoric Archives
4012-B Cedar Springs -821-1653

organizations
AIDS Foundation
3927 Essex Lane • 623-6796
AIDS HOTUNE
do Switchboard - 529-3211

August 1990• Dimensions• Page 33

Gay/Lesbian Students University of Houston
4800 Calhoun-529-3211

Gay & Lesbian Swhehboard
P.O. Box 66591 77266 * 529-3211

Houston Gay PoHticai Caucus

NORMAN,OK(areacode40^
organizations
Women's Resource Center

P.O. Box 5089 73070

P.O. Box 66664 77266•521-1000

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

Lambda ALANON • Lambda Center for Alchoholics
1214 Joanne *521-9772

Lesbian/Gay Students
University of Houston - Ciear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations
Caste the Community Center
2135 NW 39th 73112 * 525-AIDS

Hertand Sister Resources, inc.
2312NW39th 73112 * 521-9696

MetropoHtan Community Church Of The
Resurrection * 1919 Decatur* 861-9149

Montrose Counseling Center
900Ljovett#203 77006 * 5294)037

SAN ANTONIO,TX (area code 512)
clut>s

Montrose Pool League/Biiiiards * PJ 863-8482

The Circle * 8021 Pinebrook * 341-2818

PWA Coalition * Houston

organizations

1475 W. Gray #163 * 522-5428
Womynspace
P.O. Box 980601 77098-0601

Dignhy/San Antonio
202 N. St. Mary's * 349-3632
integrity/San Antonio

880-9517 or 521-0780

P.O. Box 150006 78212 * 6844920

Women's Softball League

Rhrer City Living Metropolitan
Community Church

6431 Pineshade* 868-6256

202 Holland 78212 * 822-1121

LISA (Lesbian Infonnation SA) * 828-LISA (5472)

LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
organizations

SALGA - San Antonio Lesbian &

fjibbock Lesbian/Gay Alliance

SALSA - San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance

P.O. Box 64746 79464 * 796-2403

P.O. Box 12715 78212

Names Projact/Lubbock * 796-1800 or 744-1957

Gay Assembly * 733-7300

Coordinator; Jim 228-9877
San Antonio AIDS Foundation

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Affirmation; United Methodists

for Lesbian/Gay Concems
P.O. Box 1021 * Evanston, L 60204
AIDS Action Council

729 Eighth St. S.E. Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003 *(202) 547-3101
AIDS 800 * 1-800-221-7044
Conference For Catholic Lesbians
P.O. Box 436, Planetarium Station
New York, New York 10024
Hale Crime Line * 1-800-347-HATE

National Gay Alliance for Young Adults, Inc.

P.O. Box 120113 78212-9313

San Antonio Tavern Guild * 822-2823

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND,TX
(area code 512)
accomodations
Lyte's Deck * 120 L Atol St
P.O. Box 2326 78597 * 761-LYLE

List Your Business

P.O. Box 190426

Dallas, TX 752194)426 * (214) 307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor
NY, NY 10012

National Gay/Lesbian Crisisiine
1-800-SOS-GAYS

National Gay/Lesbian Task Force
1517 U Street NW

Washington D.C. 20009 * 202-332-6483
The Fund for Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Floor
NY, NY 10012

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Dear Dimensions:

I'm confused. 1 just recently came out

Dear Dimensions:

This is utterly ridiculous.Can't we,as a
community,find something better to do
than fight about whether to call our

selves "lesbians" or "gay women"?
Either way you say it it means homo
sexual and that means discrimination in

this country.
I must say I feel the same way about the
continuing fight about "women" vs.
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— and, as we all know, actions speak
louder than them.

So, let's quit the petty disagreements
and get started on the real issues. Re

and picked up your publication for the
first time a couple of months ago. In

reading the personals I see alot of
"GWF's" and a few "GBF's". What

does that mean anyway? I noticed in the
men's magazines it usually says
"GWM".

Please give me a translation, I would
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don't want to until I know what they
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Austin,TX

gardlessofwhatwe call ourselves21.06

still says we are "law-breakers", and
until thatissue is settled we don't really
have time to argue semantics.
Job discrimination, family ostracism,
gay bashing, and the general attitudes

of straight society should be our real
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I still love women, and that is what

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Gay White Female, "GBF" for Gay
Black Female, and "GWM"for Gay
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sexual White Female)or "DWF"(Di
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The JSTews
From Around the Region, the Country & the World

TEDRF Seeks

Stmmiary Judgement
Against Sodomy Law
AUSTIN,TX -TheTexas Human Rights
Foundation(THRF),filed a motion on
July 9,1990for summaryjudgementin
the case of Morales et at. vs the State of
Texas, which contests the constitution

ality of the "anti-gay" statute of the
Texas Penal Code.The lawsuitseeks to

have §21.06, or the sodomy law, de

"queer," they were "less innocent" in
their deaths than others, because they
were criminals under Section 21.06 of
the Texas Penal Code.

•In 1989 the Texas Legislature slashed
$15 million from proposed AIDS fund
ing, despite the fact that Texas ranked
5th nationally in the number of AIDS
cases, because legislators considered
the funding "the same thing as gay
rights."Representative Debra Danburg
summarized the prevailing attitude as,
"Why should we waste money trying

clared unconstitutional and barred from

save the lives of criminals?"

enforcement on the grounds that it vio
lates the plaintiffs' rights to privacy,

• In 1989 the Dallas police department

equal protection, and due process.

wasso severely understaffed that it was
engaged in a campaign to hire over 150

Section 21.06 of the Texas Penal Code
makes it a crime for adults of the same

application of a gay woman because.

sex to engage in sexual intercourse.The

Police Chief Mack Vines said, "We

new officers. Yet,the DPD refused the

motion for summary judgement would

don't hire people who violate the laws

have the question of constitutionality
decided by a district courtjudge, mak
ing a full trial unnecessary.
Texas is one of only seven states in the

of this state and who wiU continue to
violate the laws of this state. Deviant

sexual behavior is against the law in
Texas."

country that criminalizes the intimate

and private consenting relations be
tween two men or two women. Over

700,000 gay men and lesbians in Texas
are branded as criminals by the statute.
The motion is part ofthe ongoing batUe

The plaintiffs in the lawsuit against
§21.06 are all practicing homosexuals
who claim that the statute unconstitu

bv the Texas Human Rights Founda
tion against §21.06. The law itself is
virtually unenforced, but is used to

tionally criminalizes their private sex
ual relations: encourages disruption of
their family relationships; limits their
employmentopportunities;encourages
hate crimes against gay men and lesbi

out the state. For example:

ans; and encourages discrimination in
the judicial system and harassment of
gay men and lesbians by law enforce

•In 1988JudgeJackHamptonofDallas

include Linda Morales of Houston,

gave a man convicted of two "execu

Patricia Cramer of Austin, Charlotte
Taft of Dallas, and John Thomas of

provide a legal basis for discrimination
against lesbians and gay men through

ment officials. Plaintiffs in the case

tion-style" murders a thirty year sen
tence,rather than life in prison or d^th.

Judge Hampton defended his actions

Dallas.

by saying that since the victims were
August 1990• Dimensions• Page 7

Position

NOW Conference

Open at LGRL

Highlights Thompson

AUSTIN.TX -TheLesbianAjay Rights
Lobby(LGRL)ofTexas hasannounced
thatitis cuirently seeking asecond staff

and Kowalski

person to serve as a Lobbyist/Commu

nity Organizer.
The Lobbyist/Community Organizer
will be responsiblefor the development
and implementation of a community
outreach program specifically target
ing the lesbian community throughout
the state ofTexas.The chosen applicant
will be responsible for working closely
with the Executive Director to carry out
the various programs of the LGRL,as
articulated by the Board of Directors.
Some of the other duties of the Lobby
ist/Community Organizer will be to
develop, in consultation with the Ex
ecutive Director,legislative strategyfor
Regular and any Called Special Ses
sions of the Texas Legislator; coordi
nate and facilitate inclusion of tradi

tionally under-reiwesented communi
tiesin LGRL's work—particularly the
lesbian community and lesbian/gay
people of color, serve as a statewide
public spokesperson on matters of
concern to the lesbian and gay commu
nity: and assists with LGRL fundraising activities as needed.
The qualitied £q)plicants should have
knowledge of issues of concern to the
lesbian community. Previous experi
ence working with grassrootsorganiza
tions or political organizations is help
ful. In addition, previous experience
working with the Texas Legislature is
beneficial, although not required.

WASHINGTON,D.C. - The presenta
tion of"Women of Courage"awards to

Karen Thompson and Sharon Kowal
ski was greeted by a standing ovation
and tears at the National Organization
for Women's 1990 National Confer

ence on July 1 in San Francisco. When
NOW's Action Vice President Sheri

O'Dell presented the awards,along with
a tribute to the courage and accomplish
ments of both Thompson and Kowal

ski, Thompson responded that, "We
could not have done what we did with
out NOW."

Joining the tribute was Supervisor
Angela Alioto who read a proclamation
from the city of San Francisco declar
ing July 1"Karen ThompstMi and Sharon
KowalskiDay".Following Thompson's
comments,NOW president Molly Yard
concluded,"We often talk about the

power of love in trivial ways. But I
think that you have demonstrated the
jx)werofloverand whatit will achieve.
The Conference also featured elections
for national NOW officers with Presi

dent Molly Yard,Executive VicePresi
dentPatricia Ireland,and Secretary Kim

Gandy all being re-elected.Joining their
slate as Action Vice President, was

Rosemary Dempsey,along-time NOW
activist who has been particularly in
volved in lesbian rights.

Dempsey has been active in local,state
and national roles in NOW since the

early 1970's and has also been involved

For a job description, application pro
cedures and salary information, appli

in the lesbian and gay community

cants are requested to write; LGRL,

ber for Lambda Legal Defense and
Education Fund.Since 1985,Dempsey

P.O. Box 2579, Austin, Texas 78768.
Targeted hiring date will be October 1,

through such positions as board mem
has served as chair of NOW s Lesbian

with tentative starting date of early

Rights Conference Implementation

November 1990.

Committee, NOW's equivalent of a
national task force.

Page 8 • Dimensions • August 1990

In addition,delegatesatthe Conference
overwhelmingly passed a resolution on
outing, after heated debate. While rec

ognizing the firustration ofactivists who
advocate outing, the resolution clearly
stated NOW's opposition to outing "as
a feasible or acceptable strategy to
achieve our common goals of equality

and liberty...in the spirit ofour respect
and regard for each individual's rightto
self-identity, and in keeping with the
organizations historical efforts to de
nounce attacks on personal choice".

"speak kind words to some 24 million
gay Americans and their families to
help heal the wounds and to keep thee
families in loving relationships."
Mrs. Bush replied that" your words
speak eloquently of yoirr love for your
child and your compassion for all gay
Americans and their families."

Mrs. Bush frequently has made clear
her distaste for discrimination based on

sexual orientation, according to an
Associated Press report of her letter to
Goodman.

In May, President Bush aroused pro

THA]>JKS BAKBARAI
WASHINGTON,D.C.- Barbara Bush

has written the head of an organization
of parents of gay children that "we
cannot tolerate discrimination against
any individuals or groups in our coun
try."
The letter was addressed to Paulette

Goodman, president of the Federation
ofParents and Friends of Lesbians and

Gays(P-FLAG).It came in response to
Goodman's plea that the First Lady

tests from some conservatives when he

invited representatives ofgay groups to
attend the signing of the Hate Crimes
Statistics Act,which targets bias-moti
vated violence.

Tim McFeeley, executive director of
the Human Rights Campaign Fund,
lobbying arm of the movement for gay
and lesbian civil rights,said Mrs.Bush's
letter "reinforces values that American
mothers and American families are all
about."

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What's Goia' Oa
A Monthly Lsting Of Special Events All Around The Area

HERLAND SISTER RESOURCES,a
women's resource center, at their Fall

this year's Gay & Lesbian Pride
Month.The Empire State Building has
traditionally lit the building with dif
ferent colors for holidays and special

Retreat at Arrowhead State Park in

occasions, but this is the first time that

east central Oklahoma on August 31
and September 1-3,1990. This confer
ence is in preparation for the National

the management has agreed to light the

OKLAHOMA CITY - A Regional
Lesbian Conference will be hosted by

Lesbian Conference which is to be

held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 24-

building for Gay & Lesbian Pride
Month.Ifthe lithograph is notavailable
at your local bookstore,contactGLAAD
at(212)629-8140 for ordering info.

28,1991.

The regional meeting will bring to
gether lesbians from Oklahoma, Ar
kansas, Louisiana and Texas. A pri
mary objective ofthe meeting is to elect
four regional delegates to the Na
tional Lesbian Conference steering
committee so that this region's issues

may be brought to the national agenda.
Advance registration fees for the com
bined conference and retreat are on a

ALBUQUERQUE - The New Mex
ico Foundation for Human Enrich

ment is sponsoring a Lesbian & Gay
Spirituality Conference in San Cris
tobal, New Mexico August 31-Sept 3.
The conference will be held at Lama,a

small community of people following
different paths toward spiritual aware
ness.Lama is located north ofSan Cris

tobal, which is itself north of Taos.

sliding scale from $30-$40. On site

Workshop topics will include:explora

registration will be $45. If you would

tions of lesbian and gay spirituality;

like more information about the confer
ence or the retreat, call HERLAND
SISTER RESOURCES at (405) 521-

Zen practice; singing and music; shamonjoimieying;healing; unconditional
love and many other topics. For more

9696 or(405)528-3151.

information or to register call (505)

new YORK - Watch at your favorite
bookstore for "The Right To Light"
limited edition lithograph.Through the
efforts of lesbian/gay activists and the

807, Albuquerque, NM 87103.

256-0595 or write NMFHE,P.O. Box

Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against
Defamation (GLAAD), the manage
ment of the Empire State Building
agreed to illuminate (with lavender
light)the top portion of the building for

AUSTIN - OOPS! For the last several
months 1 have had the address for

SADIE'S PLACE wrong in several
different places, including the Dimen
sions Directory. 1 know for sure that I
have had at least one couple scouring
Austin,trying to find SADIE'S with no

August 1990• Dimensions• Page 11

success. My apologies to any of you

Alcohol Problems on the 7th and

who were lost and confused as well as

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with guest

to the folks at SADIE'S. But, the ad

speaker Jan Meador on the 21sl

dress is right now, so look it up and
check it out!

AUSTIN - Yes,girls.It's true.NEXUS/
PJ's is really coming back.I don't have
an address or opening date yet—but,I
expect to know more next month.Keep
your eyes on this space for details!

SAN ANTONIO - Have you ever
walked into a bar on Steak Nite only to
find that while everyone else is devour
ing a thick,juicy steak, you are left out
in the cold because you forgot to iHing
one? Well,worry no more.TheCIRCLE

is now offering to provide yoursteak for
only $3.50 + tax! Fixin's are and ad
ditional $1 + tax. Tuesday Night
Topics at the CIRCLE in August are:

Uyle

HOUSTON - The Daily Specials at the
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Wednesdays brings Happy Hour
Drinks All NightLong,Thursdays are,
once again 750 Draft from 7pm-Midnight and Sundays it's 750 Draft All
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are Pool Tournament Night,
Wednesdays it's C&W AND Dance
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Dear AGWi§i
Answers to your questions about love,
REL^TIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS

Dear Agnes,

Send her funny cards? Flowers? I don't
want to go too far, but I really want to
keep in touch with her.

This is a long story but, I will try to
make it as short as possible.
I am deaf and got my first lover (also
deaO in August 1989. We both went to

Ex-SWCID College Student
Big Springs,TX &

the same college and graduated in May

Monroe, Louisiana

of 1990.

Not long after we broke up,she invited

Dear Ex,

me to go to the bar. After the bar closed

You have made an effort to keep in

thatnight we wentto afriends housefor
a party. My ex-lover introduced me to
her new (hearing) girlfriend. All! did
waslook at her new girlfriend and I fell
in love. They quit seeing each other
after just a few weeks so I felt free to
pursue this woman.

touch. She is the one who is not re

For months after thatI would see her in

the bar and she was always looking at
me.Ifmally got my nerve up and wrote
her a note telling her thatIliked her,she
wrote back saying she liked me too.

That night we talked for hours and the
next day at a party she kissed me.
Later, at the same party, 1 caught her
staring at me and she told told me she

sponding! Save your money, I'm not
sure someone who doesn't even speak

to you at the bar deserves flowers.
Sounds like this woman is into head
games.

I am sure you can find someone who
will be better to you ...and certainly
better for you.

Dear Agnes,
My lover and I have been together for
the last nine months and recently be

came engaged to each other.Rings and
all!

Recently she moved back to the San

needed to ask me something — she
never did. That night at the bar she
didn't even speak to me.

Antonio area because of a promising
job situation. She was promoted her
fu-st day on the job. We now commute

Now it's been awhile and 1 still haven't

back and forth from Dallas and San

heard from her. So,last month I wrote

Antonio.

her a note and I still got no response.
Right now, I'm still in love with her

My concern is that I have never had to
suppress my life style in a city or town

even though I don't know how she feels

(childhood in Lubbock).

about me.She made me very happy and
made me feel special.
So, should I keep writing her letters?

But when I visit S.A. I feel a certain

Page 14• Dimensions• August 1990

"hush" thing. My lover and I have had
various conversations pertaining to this

concern.

two women holding hands.

How do I deal with me being openly
lesbian in and out of my living area if I
move to S.A.?

I realize that your are referring to the
Oak Lawn area when you refer to being
open with your sexuality. I also realize

In Dallas it hasn't been a problem be
causeI live in the gay community.After

'strip' comparable to Cedar Springs,

all, San Antonio and Austin will hire

and employee lesbian and gay men on
their police force. Yet,I still can't hold
my lover's hand on the Riverwalk!

My lifestyle is OK in Dallas, but my
heart and soulmate is in San Antonio

where gay bashing is express! Help!

Crossroads of True Love,
Dallas, TX

Dear True,

that Austin and S.A. do not have a

however, both cities boast many gay
and lesbian establishments and very

active lesbian/ gay communities.
I would also point out that gay bashing
is not limited to any one city. Every
major city has its share of violence
against gays — and Dallas is certainly
no exception.
If San Antonio is where your true love
is, give the city a chance, you may be
pleasantly surprised.

<S

It must be wonderful to never have had

to restrict your behavior.However I can

assure you that there are many places in

You Can

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AUSTIN 'TEXAS

How To
Get Out
Of The
"Credit Crunct"
BY Cameron Taylor
It's no wonder thatso many Americans
are in trouble with credit. At least once

other credit card? After all, you've got
three already. And that $1500 check
you cashed went to pay for new furni
ture when your old furniture would
have been fine for another year or two.
After a few years (or even months) of
this kind of spending on credit, you

a week many people receive a "preapproved"credit application in the mail,
and sometimes you can open an enve
lope and find acard you neverrequested
or applied for. Some companies will
even send you(unsolicited)a check for

suddenly wake up one morning and

anywherefrom $1000-$8(XX)in the mail

discover thatjust the minimum amount

— all you have to do is cash it — and

you must pay on all that debt is equal to

start making payments.

half of you take-home pay.

These offers are hard to resist We jus

It's a good thing you've got new furni

tify another creditcard with the"in case
of emergency" theory. We cash the
fifteen hundred dollar check with the

ture because you can't afford to do
anything but sitin the house for the next
three years while you dig your way out

thought that "it won't take long to pay

of debt.

it back". But, do you really need an
August 1990• Dimensions• Page 17

THE SYMPTOMS

Whether or not you decide to get credit
counseling, you should cut up your

So, how do you know if you are in
trouble with credit spending?
• You can't pay the minimum on your
credit cards withoutjuggling payments

credit cards. This is a very hard (and
very emotional)thing to do and mostof

on other expenses.
• You have no money left after all the
bills are paid.

us can think of a hundred reasons to

keepjust one—but,don't do it. This is
what got you into trouble to start with
and one card is all it takes to start the

cycle over again.

• You pay the minimum amount month
after month and have no idea what

THE PAYBACK

percentage interest you are paying.
• You have no emergency back-up
money in savings so you are forced to

The first step to take in getting out of
debt is to write down evervthing you

buy more and more on credit.
Careless spending is not the only way
you can getinto acreditcrunch.Loss of
a job,an extended illness, or even a

spend. Buy a small loose leaf notebook
and sit down with your check book and
make a listofall your expenses over the
past three months. For the next month.

A credit counselor can help you set up a
new budget, make a plan to pay your debts,
and help you deal with irate creditors.
slight drop in income can put your fi
nances into a tailspin. How do you pull
out? A good place to start is with Con
sumer Credit Counseling. A credit
counselor can help you set up a new
budget, make a plan to pay your debts,
and help you deal with irate creditors.
They may even take your credit cards

away from you if you are in really big

write down everything you spend
moneyon—whether you pay with cash,
check or credit Once you do this you
will have a fairly accurate picture of
where your money is going.
Then,on a separate sheetofpaper make
a list of your creditors and what you
owe each one. The example below
should give you an idea about how to

trouble.

start.

To find a reputable credit counselor in
your area, write or call:
The National Foundation for
Consumer Credit

CITIBANK VISA -$1100.00
CHASE VISA -$800.00
MASTER CARD - $750.00

8701 Georgia Ave., Suite 507
Silver Spring, MD 20910

LOAN FROM DAD - $500.00

(301)589-5600
They have over 250 offices nationwide
that help individuals with serious debt
problems. Fees are on a sliding scale

Don'tinclude mortgage or car loans on

but they will not turn anyone away.

fixed and non-negotiable.

Page 18• Dimensions • August 1990

this list unless you are having problems

meeting payments. For the most part,
payments on these types of loans are

Once you have a clear idea about where
your money is going,call each of your
creditors and work out arrangements

for payment. Tell them what you can
afford to pay.Be realistic—even if you

can pay only five dollars a month most

money crunch. Pay cash for these treats.

Once you remember how good it is to
spend your money on yourself and not
paying debts, you will be more deter

mined to start managing your money
better. As you go along,paying off your

creditors will work with you to settle

debts, you will become more and more

your debts.
One option you have is to consolidate
all your debts under one loan. This
could give you a lower monthly pay-

confident in handling your finances,

mentas well as lowerinteresL Butdon't

even consider doing this unless you are

prepared to change your spending hab

and you will have more and more money
to spend on yourself.

If you encounter problemsin following
these guidelines, or just can't seem to
do it on your own, contact Debtors

are still paying on the old ones.

Anonymous atthe address below.They
will help you find a group already
meeting in your area or will help in
forming a new chapter. Allinquiries are

Keep track of your progress as you are
paying off your debts. Log each pay

strictly confidential.
Debtors Anonymous

its drastically — otherwise you could

end up running up new bills while you

mentinto the spiral notebook.This will

General Service Board

help to keep you focused on you goal
and give you a boostin confidence each

P.O. Box 20322

time the total balance shrinks a little.

(212)642-8222

One of the most important things to
remember is not to neglect yourself.
This means two things: 1. that you
should try to put a little into savings
each month. Having a small savings
account will help you feel more secure
about handling your finances and being
able to weather an emergency., and 2.
that you should treat yourself at least
twice a month.Buy

yourself a new
blouse or go out to a

nice dinner every

paycheck. If your

New York, NY 10025-9992

Byfollowing these steps,you should be
well on your way to getting your fi
nances under control. You may even be

surprised by how much money you
really have when you aren't paying
interestcharges to every Tom,Dick and
Harry of the credit issuing world!

d5 Lire^Mnie ®

debts are sky high

you have probably

The Personal introduction Service

been neglecting

for life-time relationship

yourself while try

oriented people

ing to meet your

payments. "Luxu
ries" are always the
first to go in a

Ron Smith

D/FW Metroplex

(214)691-1728

Confidential

August 1990• Dimensions • Page 19

]!l^EXUS»

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Whata Woruo,
What A Worud?
The Perils Of
Cable Abuse
BY NANCY FORD

my remote control box slipping omi
nously outofmy sweat-soaked palm. A

I was in my mid-to-late 20's,as was my
spouse. We had the house, the mort
gage. The health club membership.

twist — and there it was!

I was prosperous. I was upwardly mo

The Movie Channel!In full technicolor,

bile. I was America.

pirated glory! For free!

And I got busted.

I hadn'tordered it—I hadn'tinvited it

It's true — mine is not a delicate story.

in. It just appeared,like a divine coun

But it's one that needs to be told. I'm a

tenance. DO YOU UNDERSTAND

cable T.V. con.

WHAT I'M SAYING?!? It came to

It all began innocently enough. One
Saturday afternoon I was sitting in my
Strato-lounger flipping through the

me\ Visions of satellite dishes danced

in my head. Was there more? I felt my
heart pound in my throat with excite

networks via my remote control. What

ment Flushed,I dove ai the abandoned

a power cruise! — flashing past Pat
Summerall,stopping bffiefly •'t"Happy
Days", then a smooth glide into the
news.But something was different ap
proximately a half-click in-between

remote control lying on the floor.
Trembling, I switched to another nor
mally stadc-laden station. AND MTV

Maria Shriver and "Star Trek". I de
tected the faint but unmistakable

opening creditsfor"Clash ofthe Titans."

I recognized this immediately as one of
the pay movie stations (being an avid

SPRANG BEFORE ME! That was all

it took. The prospect of having Julie
Brown(thefunny one)in my own home
night after night pushed me right over
the edge.

T.V. Guide Reader and, from that,
knowing that"Clash of the Titans"can

I roamed the dial 'til Cinemax,
Nikolodeon,tmd HBO were mine.Then
on to theSUPER STATIONS—WON,
WTBS,CBN,CNN — I could almost

be seen on at least one cable channel at

hear Ted Turner's stock slipping.

any given time of day or night). It was
there,justaslightfine-tuning adjustment
away. I crept toward the control panel.

finished. I had fine-tuned myself into

Page 22• Dimensions• August 1990

Two hours and 32 channels later it was

video nirvana. My fingers bled. I col-

lapsed exhausted in the Strato-Iounger
preparing to enjoy the first fruits of my

prospect of watching television from a

larcenous labors.

Eventually 1 intend to siTeak to high

As I was trying to decide between Arts
& Entertainment Network and the

school assemblies, warning students of
the perils of cable abuse. Hey,1 know

Playboy Channel an ominous warning
flashed across the screen. It implored

it's corny,butif1 can save one kid from
picking up that first movie channel,

means of entertainment to a purgative.

me and all other T.V. pirates to tiuri

then I'll feel like I've made a differ

ourselves in by means of dialing a toll-

ence.

free amnesty hot-line number. 1 can

And Ted Turner can sleep one more

only assume tliat doing this would once
again make die airways safe for re

night.

^

spectable paying viewers.

"Ha! Amnesty hot-line indeed!" 1
scoffed. I'd flee to Canada first. Be

sides, if 1 got up now to make a phone
call 1 d miss the Interview where
Christie Hefner reveals her secret to
success.

You Can Catch
Nancy Ford's Column

What A World,

Butthat was before.Before they caught

What A World!

me.Acting on a tip that our cars had not
left the drive for six weeks, two over

Every Month

sized goonsapfieared atthefamily room

Right Here In Dimensions

patio doors and witnessed me and my
whole family watching "The Parent
Trap" on the Disney Cliannel.

Caught dead with the goods.No where
to run, no where to hide. Not even

Haley Mills herselfcould help me now.
As one agent read me my rights and
dragged me out the door, the other
maniacally clipped our co-axial cable.
In firont of the dog. That was the worst
part of all.

EPILOGUE: But that was long ago.
Now I'm in a rehabilitation program
designed to help cablejunkies lead con
trollable lives. Once a week 1 attend a

behavior modification workshop where
they tape our eyes open and make us
watch continuous re-runs of "Bosom

Buddies".This procedure, with time,is
said to, without fail, transform the

nancy ford
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The Coffee Ceeb
Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Music, Movies, Etc.
This Month, T. Sumner Reviews:

Montana Feathers
BY Penny Hayes

Priorities
BY Linda Lyons

Get ready for a ride! This month we're

marries Jonathan Stanton and setUes

going to look at two novels from very

down — she wants to spend a year on

different settings.

her aunt's ranch in Montana.

The first is Montana Feathers (Naiad

Press, Inc., $8.95) by Penny Hayes.

When Elizabeth finally arrives in
Montana she discovers a land bigger

This is the story ofElizabeth Reynolds,

than any she could imagine, and it is

an upper-class debutantfrom New York
City. She has only one wish before she

filled with characters as big and bold as
the land itself. Elizabeth sets out to

August 1990• Dimensions• Page 25

leam about the land and its inhabitants,
and she meets Vivian Blake. Vivian is

a widow who runs her own sheep ranch,,
and Elizabeth has very conflicting feel

able from humans. She and her an

droids have devised a plan to kidnap the
son of the Earth's President and the

Jonathan and marriage—and the more

Controllers must stop her.
Since her appointment to the Director
ship ofthe Controllers,Amelia has been
under suspicion of being a robot. Now
she must prove herself on a personal

she wants Vivian.

level to both the President and his wife.

Montana Feathers is a realistic look at
life on the American frontier and the
women who made a life there. It is well
written and an easy read.

Priorities is one of the best novels of

Our second book this month is Priori

series.I,for one,am looking forward to
future installments with great expecta

ings towards her.
The longer sheremainsin Montana,the

more she wants to stay and forgetabout

lesbian science fiction I've read. It is

entertaining, thrilling and thought pro
voking. Ms. Lyons has scored a coup
with this, the first in the Controller

ties: The Controller Series . (Naiad
Press,Inc. $8.95)by Linda Lyons.

tions.

Amelia Roberts is the Director of the

Earth's elite robot-hunting organiza

Both Priorities and Montana Feath

tion, the Controllers. She and her sec
ond in command, Valentine, have set

Press, Inc., P.O. Box 10543, Tallahas

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The DoctOT is a woman who creates

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POISTRY
From Our Readers

VIOLET

Violet, the word seemed to stick in her mind

like a memory of a lost day;
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It was as if she was walking into every corner;
torturing herself of this weary existence.
She thought about how trees look in the dead winter,
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Violet, how the blood rushes through veins into the gut.
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pi operty of the Center

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

ARIES
Romance is in the air during the first

week of August. You will also find that
you have a great control over financial
matters right now. Yourexpenses could
rise unexpectedly due to a car break
down or other mishap during the third

to you may try to take advantage of your
feelings.

CAIVCER

week. Don't worry, it's nothing you
can't handle.Avoid travel after the 20th,

Be waryofromantic overturesand those
who would use you for money during
the first week of August. During the
2nd week you may think that someone
is withholding information. Don't go

especially ifitis an unplanned trip.This
is a good time to get in touch with a
long-distance friend,they can help you
avoid jumping to conclusions.

out on a limb trying to find the answer.
You may make decisions you will re
gret and that could hurt you later on.
After the 17th pay attentioit to your
loved ones and their needs. Let them

lAIUI'S

have the lead and you will find that you

The first week of August could bring
your boss's attention your way and net

are both more content

you a raise or promotion. You may feel
very affectionate toward your friends

EEO

and loved ones during the third week,
but don't let them take advantage of

your emotions. After the 20th love and
money matters will move along
smoothly. This is an especially good
time to improve your income if you
didn'tget thatraise earlier in the month.

OEMim

Yoursociallife is picking up and people

will be willing to grant you favors from
the 2nd thru the 11th. During the third
week you may be called upon to come

up with a solution to a friend's crisis.
After the 25th you may feel that your

relationships are in turmoil, but it's
nothing a little time won't fix. Give of
yourself and it will make those around
you more content.

During the first week ofAugust you can
move ahead with confidence in all

matters. But, after the 8th, you should

watch your tongue and be careful to say
nothing that will hurt another person.
During the third week you will be able
to set goals and reach them with ease.

Don't hesitate when opportunity pres
ents itself after the 21St.Someone close

VIRGO
A raise, promotion or other financial
windfall could be headed your way

during the first two weeks of August.
Your friends and love interest will also

provide much enjoyment and insight
right now. After the 21st the emphasis
will once again be on work and career

August 1990• Dimensions • Page 31

matters. Towards month's end, a new
romantic interest could be headed your

way or your current romance could be
heating up.

CAFRICORS
You will be able to step up the pace a bit
and enjoy business dealings and your
social life during August After the 14th

you are content and happy but may

libra
Progress can be made in all things
important to you,including money and

have the desire to travel. Try to avoid

troublemakers on the job. The focus
during the third and fourth weeks will

love, during the first week of August

be on financial and career matters. A

You havetheability toinfluencefriends,

raise or promotion could be coming

family and co-workers to your way of
thinking during the first two weeks.

your way but you'll have to finish proj
ects that you have been putting off.

Your love life really heats up after the

18th. You may be in financial straits in

AQUARIUS

the fourth week because you underesti

Let things move at their own pace.

mated expenses in the past

Romance and money matters will go
much more smoothly without pushing.

SCORPIO

Your social and romantic lives will be

Travel may be on your agenda during

exciting after the 9th. Everything is

the first week of August Whether it's
for business or pleasure. Take time out

going right for you now.Keep an open
mind and avoid criticism ofthosearound

to give a a loved one a special treat on

you. You may have a tendency to over

the 15th. A member of your family may

spend right now so keep a close eye on

also need your attention now,so be sure

your pocketbook!

to make time for them.During the third

week you may have a hard time pinning
down how you feel about someone,

PISCES
Try to achieve your goals withoutpush

trust your gut instincts.

ing too hard during the first week of

SAGrrmRics

August You could wind up trampling
on the opinions of others if you're not

You may find yourself playing the role
of peacemaker during the first week of
August Co-workers, family members
and neighbors may all need this service

careful. You can look forward to better
times after the 17th when it comes to
finances. This is also a good time to

right now. After the 21st don't let any
one,particularly a lover,push you into
a decision you aren't ready to make.
Hold off on any majcx'changes in your
life. People and projects that have
needed your attention are in the spot
light now.

rections in other areas of your life.
Work on matters thatconcern you from

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make changes,improvements and cor

behind the scenes,you will make better
progress if you keep to yourself.

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The DmECTORY
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)
clubs

Coyote Connection • 131 Gay St • 277-1088

organizations
Gay/Lesbian Association of UTA
P.O. Box 19348-77, UTA Sl 76019 • 794-5140

Dallas Gay Youth Group
300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116 - 307-7203
Dallas Outdoors

P.O. Box 35474 75235 - 276-5270
Dallas Tavern Guild
3900 Lemmon Ave. #220 - 526-5292

Foundation for Human Understanding
5284233

Grace Fellowship In Christ Jesus

AUSTIN,TX (area code 512)

2727 Oak Lawn 75219-528-2811

clubs
Nexus (coming soon)•448-2292

Lesbian Information Line (LIL)

Sadie's Place • 113 San Jadnto • 479-6939

P.O. Box 191443 75219 - 528-2426

Lesbian/Gay Polttlcal Coalhlon

Affirmation (Methodist)

P.O. Box 224424 75222 - 828-9882
Lesbian Visionaries
P.O. Box 191443 75219 - 521-9642

7403 Shoal Creek-451-2329
Austin Lambda • P.O. Box 5455 78763

P.O. Box 191033 75219 - 941-8114

Gay/Lesbian Student

Oak Lawn Community Services

Association at UT Austin -458-3971
Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338

P.O. box 191094 75219-520-8108

Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby

P.O. Box 190973 75219 - 986-1751

organizations

Metroplex Republicans

Oak Lawn Symphonic Band

P.O. Box 2505 78768

WANT(Women In The Arts)

Metropolitan Community Church
1 too SpringdaleRd.-929-3660
Oasis Ministry

288-9299 or 823-3105

Womyn Together
3920 Cedar Springs - 5284233

5555 N. Lamar Blvd. #L101 -441-9191

Waterloo Counseling Center
507 Powell 78703 - 322-9654

Texas Human Rights Foundation

DENTON,TX (area code 817)
organizations

2201 N. Lamar # 203 78705 - 479-8473

COURAGE, Lesbian Gay Student Org.

AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417

c/b Student Activities Center

P.O. Box 5067 76203 - 382-3813

DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
businesses
Business Delivery Systems

FT. WORTH (area code 817)
organizations

14902 Preston Rd. 75240 - 733-1108

Affirmation (Methodist) - 478-7837
RESPECT - Gay/Lesbian Association
828 Hardwood Rd. - Hurst, TX 76054

Crossroads Market - 3930 Cedar Springs
521-8919 or 1-800-992-6404

Curious Times - Women's Books etc.

4008D Cedar Springs - 528-4087
Clubs
Sue Ellen's - 3903 Cedar Springs - 553D707

organizations
Affirmation (Methodist)
P.O. Box 225831 75222 - 948-1546

HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
businesses
Inklings - an altemative bookshop
1846 Richmond - 521-3369

Clubs

AIDS Resource Center

Ranch-9125 S. Main - 666-3464

4012-B Cedar Springs 75219
Dallas Gay Alliance
4012-B Cedar Springs 75219-5284233
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Hbtoric Archives
4012-B Cedar Springs -821-1653

organizations
AIDS Foundation
3927 Essex Lane • 623-6796
AIDS HOTUNE
do Switchboard - 529-3211

August 1990• Dimensions• Page 33

Gay/Lesbian Students University of Houston
4800 Calhoun-529-3211

Gay & Lesbian Swhehboard
P.O. Box 66591 77266 * 529-3211

Houston Gay PoHticai Caucus

NORMAN,OK(areacode40^
organizations
Women's Resource Center

P.O. Box 5089 73070

P.O. Box 66664 77266•521-1000

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

Lambda ALANON • Lambda Center for Alchoholics
1214 Joanne *521-9772

Lesbian/Gay Students
University of Houston - Ciear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations
Caste the Community Center
2135 NW 39th 73112 * 525-AIDS

Hertand Sister Resources, inc.
2312NW39th 73112 * 521-9696

MetropoHtan Community Church Of The
Resurrection * 1919 Decatur* 861-9149

Montrose Counseling Center
900Ljovett#203 77006 * 5294)037

SAN ANTONIO,TX (area code 512)
clut>s

Montrose Pool League/Biiiiards * PJ 863-8482

The Circle * 8021 Pinebrook * 341-2818

PWA Coalition * Houston

organizations

1475 W. Gray #163 * 522-5428
Womynspace
P.O. Box 980601 77098-0601

Dignhy/San Antonio
202 N. St. Mary's * 349-3632
integrity/San Antonio

880-9517 or 521-0780

P.O. Box 150006 78212 * 6844920

Women's Softball League

Rhrer City Living Metropolitan
Community Church

6431 Pineshade* 868-6256

202 Holland 78212 * 822-1121

LISA (Lesbian Infonnation SA) * 828-LISA (5472)

LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
organizations

SALGA - San Antonio Lesbian &

fjibbock Lesbian/Gay Alliance

SALSA - San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance

P.O. Box 64746 79464 * 796-2403

P.O. Box 12715 78212

Names Projact/Lubbock * 796-1800 or 744-1957

Gay Assembly * 733-7300

Coordinator; Jim 228-9877
San Antonio AIDS Foundation

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Affirmation; United Methodists

for Lesbian/Gay Concems
P.O. Box 1021 * Evanston, L 60204
AIDS Action Council

729 Eighth St. S.E. Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003 *(202) 547-3101
AIDS 800 * 1-800-221-7044
Conference For Catholic Lesbians
P.O. Box 436, Planetarium Station
New York, New York 10024
Hale Crime Line * 1-800-347-HATE

National Gay Alliance for Young Adults, Inc.

P.O. Box 120113 78212-9313

San Antonio Tavern Guild * 822-2823

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND,TX
(area code 512)
accomodations
Lyte's Deck * 120 L Atol St
P.O. Box 2326 78597 * 761-LYLE

List Your Business

P.O. Box 190426

Dallas, TX 752194)426 * (214) 307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor
NY, NY 10012

National Gay/Lesbian Crisisiine
1-800-SOS-GAYS

National Gay/Lesbian Task Force
1517 U Street NW

Washington D.C. 20009 * 202-332-6483
The Fund for Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Floor
NY, NY 10012

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