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

Are You A Real Friend? 28

What a World,
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Humor by Comedian Nancy Ford 22

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14 Dear Agnes •30 Poetry

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HOW DO YOU
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Dear Editor:

I am creating an anthology about lesbi
ans healing from the loss of lover rela
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ogy to speak of this pain and the impact
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GREAT SITCOMS!
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that have be«i showing up in prime
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Although they are usually notrecurring
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"HeartBeat"), they do not follow the

"dyke who hates men" sterotype.
There have been lesbian characters on

"The Golden Girls" and "Desigiung
Women"to name just two. Now,if we
could only get a recurring character on
a hit show,that would be great But,at
least they are taking a few tiny steps.
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The Ifews
From Around the Region, the Country & the World

Marlboro/Miller

bar owners and bar patrons to decide

Boycott Takes Hold

the Miller issue for themselves. San

In Texas Cities

meetings of the San Antonio Tavern
Guild, has not yet made a decision
although a few bars have already
boycotted both Miller and Marlboro.

Gay bars and establishments across the
country have taken Marlboro cigarettes
outoftheir vending machines to protest
the Phillip MorrisCo.'sfinancial support
ofthe campaign ofSenator Jesse Helms
(R-NC).
Helms hascontinued to viciously attack

Antonio, after several emergency

Case Against §21.06

the gay community during his years in

Reveals Latest

the Senate. He is wildly opposed to all

Findings on Anti-Gay

issues of gay rights and AIDS funding
and research. Phillip Morris has
contributed heavily to Helmscampaign
chest through the years.

Phillip Morris (PM) is the parent
company of both Marlboro cigarettes
and Miller beer. The Marlboro brand is
PM's biggest seller.

While many bars are pulling Marlboros
outoftheir vending machines,the Miller
boycott is not progressing so smoothly.
The Dallas Tavern Guild has stated that

Miller has done little to support the
Dallas Gay community and has
encouraged the boycott. As a result,
most Dallas bars are no longer selling
Miller Beer. Other cities supporting the

Miller boycott include New Orleans,
Portland, Oregon and Seattle,
Washington and some bars in San
Francisco.

On the other hand,Houston bar owners

have opted not to support the Miller
boycott due to Miller's support of the
Houston gay community through the
years.

Austin has decided to allow individual

Prejudice
AUSTIN - The Texas sodomy law,and
other similar legislation, reinforces
hostility, discrimination, and violence
againstlesbians and gay men and hinders
efforts at AIDS education and

prevention says new research which
has come to light as a result of the case

against§21.06ofthe TexasPenal Code.
The case,called Morales el. at vs. The

State of Texas, is a challenge to the

constitutionality of the Texas Sodomy
law, which makes sexual relations
between adults of the same sex a crime

in Texas. The research was part of the

affidavits presented in the motion for
summary judgement recently filed by
the Texas Human Rights Foundation

(THRF). The summary motion would
have the law declared unconstitutional

by ajudge,making full trial unnecessary.
The motion includes testimony by Dr.

Gregory Herek, an award-winning
research psychologist at the University
ofCalifornia at Davis. First stating that
"homosexual behavior is common in

September 1990 • Dimensions •Page

7

societies throughout the world . . .
whether the particular culture admire,
vilify,orignoreit,"and that"a minimum
of 6% of the American population is

likely to report homosexual acdvity to
their doctor, making early diagnosis
and ueaunent difficult. AIDS research

self-identitified as gay." Dr. Herek
says that legislation such as the Texas
sodomy law does not decrease the

and pardcipate in research projects

and funding are also affected because

gay men areless likely to comeforward
The case of Morales et at vs. The Stat
ofTexas is part of an ongoing battle bv

incidence of homosexual activity, nor
does it p"omote mental health. In fact,
such laws primarily serve to reinforce
hostility, discrimination, and violence
against lesbians and gay men, while
making AIDS educadon and research

the THRF against §21.06.

For more informadon on this case or
other work of THRF, call (5i2) 479
8473

more difficult and less effecdve.

The sodomy law also makes it less
likely that gay people will be qten
about their sexuality with non-gay
acquaintancesand co-workers,because
they fear sdgmatizadon, job loss, or
othCT negad veconsequences.Dr.Herek
points to research which shows that the
development of a close personal reladonship with a memberofa"minority"
groupis cwie ofthe mostpowerful means
of combatting any form of prejudice.
Such reladonships are discouraged by
existence of the sodomy law. Secdon
§21.06also makes itless likely that gay
men and lesbians who are vicdms of

violence will report the crimes. Lesbi
ans and gay men also fear encountering
addidonal homphobia from law offi

DoUas aids Study to
Focus on IvCsbians
DALLAS - The Nelson-Tebedo Clinic

(associated with the Dallas Gay Alli
ance)will be sponsoring a study begin
ning in September to determine the

actual and perceived impact of AIDS
on the Dallas Lesbian Community.
The quesdonaire will be available at

local bookstores and through various
women's newsletters in an effort to

reach as many women as possible.

Pardcipadon in the study will help to
assure accurate analysis and help to
determine future educadonal programs
and projects at the Nelson-Tebedo
Clinic.

cers and others when they learn about
the victim's sexual orientadon.

In Texas,a recent survey by the Dallas

Gay AlliaiKe found that nearly onefourth of gay men and lesbians have
been threatened with physical harm
because of their sexual orientadon.

Almostone-fifth ofthoserepordng said
that they were actually attacked.
Another major impact of the sodomy
law, according to Dr. Herek, is the
difficulty it creates in efforts to combat
the AIDS epidemic. People are less

GIAAD Fights for Gay
and Lesbian Artists
NEW YORK - The New York chapter
ofthe Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against
Defamadon (GLAAD/NY) is urging
members of the President's Commis

sion on the NadonalEndowmentfor the

Arts(NEA)to"take a strong leadership
role and stand firm against... expres
sions of homophobia"

The Commission was formed by Presi-

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dent Bush to make suggestions on pos
sible ways to restructure the process by

gay.

which the NEA determines which art

In addition to writing letters to the

ists should be awarded grants. The

Commission's members, through it's
Freedom of Expression project,

Commission is thePresident's response

artists — three of which were openly

to recent attacks on the NEA by Senator

GLAAD/NY has also written letters to

Jesse Helms and other right-wing legis
lators who are particularly incensed by

every Congressperson asking them to

the NEA's supportofartists who depict
gay and lesbian themed work.
"The right wing's assault on artistic

support NEA funding of gay and les
bian artists; has worked with the Na

concern to all Americans," said Craig

tional Gay & Lesbian Task Force to
launch and sustain a national post card
and letterwriting campaign; and was
represented at a recent meeting with

Davidson, GLAAD/NY's Executive

NEA staff to discuss these issues face-

freedom of expression should be of

Director."Gays and lesbians have been

to-face.

singled out so far, but we are only the
first of many victims in a war that all

Founded in 1985, GLAAD is the only
national organization devoted primar
ily to discouraging negative stereotypes

stand to lose."

Earlier this year. Congress prohibited
the NEA from funding "homoeroticism."Morerecendy,NEA's ChairJohn
Frohnmayer took the highly criticized
step of rejecting the NEA's peer review
panel's recommendation to supportfour

and misinformation about lesbians and

gay men.It pursues it's goal by organ
izing grass-roots response to public
bigotry and working with the media to
improve coverage of issues that con
cern gay people.

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What's Goia' Oa
A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
AUSTIN - Yes, we've finally got our

DJ's from area bars. For more info on

own! The LONE STAR WOMEN'S

the event, call (512) 646-TGRA. To

MUSIC FESTIVAL will be held in

sign up your team for the volleyball
toumey,call Lance at(512)822-0051.

Austin on October 5,6 & 7. Featured

performers will include Nancy Scott,
Laura Love, Lara Linette, Susan
Colton,The Therapy Sisters,the Fontanelles and many, many more. There

HOUSTON -TheMontrose Counsel

ing Center will host Women's Week
end 1990 on October 26 & 27 at the

will also be arts and crafts booths,

University of Houston Hilton (4800

river rafting on the Guadalupe,and all
kinds of watersports including fishing!

Calhoun). The theme for the weekend
will be "Embracing Women's Leg
acy: Our Healing Connection".
Workshops will be offered, as well as

The festival also coincides with Octo-

berfest in Fredricksburg! If you want
more info, write: Lone Star Women's
Music Festival,ATTN:DIM,P.O.Box

"playshops" on music, art, writing and
games.For registration information call

2650, Austin, TX 78768.

(713)529-0037 or write to: Women's

DALLAS - The annual Black Tie Din

ter, 900 Lovett, Suite 203, Houston,

ner will be held Saturday, September
22nd at the Fairmont Hotel. Organiz

TX 77006

ers are expecting 1200 guests. The

DALLAS - A 3-day women's film
festival is currently in the planning
stages for this fall. The festival will

Weekend,Montrose Counseling Cen

dinner benefits local Dallas organiza
tions, including Lesbian Visionaries,
as well as the Human Rights Cam

paign Fund based in Washington,D.C.
Tickets are $150.00 per person. For
more info, call Kay at.528-4087.

include regional and international
works,as well as works by local artists.

If you are interested in volunteering to
help with the event, call and leave a
message at(214)824-0743.

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio

Chapter of the Texas Gay Rodeo As

HOUSTON - A strange and wonderful

sociation (TGRA) wUl host the First

rumor has been heard in certain circles

Annual Fall Fest'90 on Sunday,Sep

around Houston recently. The rumor is
that the RANCH is moving to bigger
and better quarters. Keep your eye on

tember 16th in San Pedro Park. The

event will run from noon to 8pm and
will include booths, games, dancing,a
volleyball tournament, and of course,
beer. Music will be provided by guest

this space for further info! Of course,
it's no rumor that the RANCH features

great drink specials all week long ...

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including 500 Draft Beer All Day and
All Night on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays & Sundays. Coming up in
September Amiga de Houston will
sponsor a Tex-Mex Dance benefit on

the 16th from 4pm-8pm at the RANCH.

Becky Contreras will be the guest DJ
and will play your favorite Tex-Mex
music. Cover will be $5 at the door or

S4 with your Voters Registration Card.

on out to the CIRCLE on Wednesday

nights for"ThirtySomething Night"that's right, music for the Baby Boom
generation! Tuesday Night Topics for
September are: A Short Story/Poetry
Reading on the 4th. The reading is
open to anyone and you may read either
your own work or someone else's work
that you admire; and "I Passed For
Straight", a skit to be performed by a

group from Austin on the 18th. And,

AUSTIN - Soon girls,I promisell have
it on good authority that NEXUS will

last but not least, get your boots pol
ished 'cause Dena Kaye is coming to

be opening soon in a downtown Austin

the CIRCLE on the 14th of October!

location.I'vereceived letters and phone
calls by the dozens asking about an
address and exact opening date,butI'm

not at liberty to say just yet I will say
that I will have all the details in next

month's Dimensions,so hang in there!

FORT WORTH - Be sure to get out to

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wn they will have special guest enter
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Dear Aoj^s
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS

Dear Readers,

active(yet)as it is in Dallas,we do have

Last month's letter"Crossroads ofTrue

alot to offer.

Love"(August '90) in which a Dallas
woman complained about her lover
living in San Antonio, has created a

I resent having my city being berated as
"where gay bashing is express." Like

small rebellion from the women of that

ans & gays off the police force.
This is a beautiful city with a great gay
community. The women here are very
supportive and are working very hard to
help the community. Maybe "Cross
roads" could be of some help in this
area instead ofjustcomplaining that we

city. In the interest of equal time,I am
printing some of the letters I have re
ceived below.

Dear Agnes,
I have lived in San Antonio for 20 years
and I've never felt hke my hfestyle has
had to be hidden.I hug & kiss my lover

she said, at least we don't throw lesbi

aren't good enough for her.

Angry in S.A.

wherever and whenever I feel the need.

Wedon'texchange affection in astraight

Dear Agnes,

bar at 2:30 A.M.—we are careful with

This woman may "feel a certain 'hush'
thing" in San Antonio, but I feel a
certain "snob" thing in Dallas. Just

our surroundings, but only because we
can't be bothered.Moststraightcouples
don't exchange any affection in those

because you live in a city with a well-

circumstances either.

organized,centralized gay community,

The world is not safe and being cau
tious is important It isn't advisable to
take a moonlight walk down a dark

you have no right to come and criticize
our community. We are working as

alley either.
Besides, Dallas didn't get so under
standing overnight You and your lover

both the attitudes in this city and the

could be involved in the growth of San
Antonio. We hope you'll consider
experiencing the River City.
Alamo Fan

hard and as fast as we can to change
misconceptions about our city's gay
community.
Living in Dallas does not make you a
better lesbian,nor does it make you less
susceptible to anti-gay violence. For
you to make these kinds of blanket

statements against San Antonio makes

Dear Agnes,

me very angry.

Even though the San Antonio gay &

There are wonderful, caring women

lesbian community is not as politically

here,just as there are in Dallas. At least

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give us a fair chance before you judge.
P.S. Yes, you can hold hands on the
Rivenvalk if you so choose.You will be
in no more danger than if you held

San Antonio does have it's drawbacks.

Being a predominantly Catholic city,
we have a harder time overcoming the
stigma ofbeing gay.But,we manage to

hands outside the Oak Lawn area of

get along just the same.

Dallas. A few sideways glances is
probably all the harassment you'll get

I'm sure that you and your lover would
be welcome additions to our fair city.

Your"life" may be in Dallas,butif your

Hushed Up in S.A.

"heartand soulmate"arein San Antonio,

then that's where you ought to be!

Dear Agnes,
. .. All cities have their problems,
Dallas hasa centralized gay community,

but they won't allow lesbians on the
police force, and they've got at least
one very homophobic judge that I can
think of. Our gay community may not
be centralized in one area,but it is large

Waiting to
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ING
by Tasha Sumner

Let's face it "Coming out" is
one ofthe hardest things lesbi

ansand gay men arefaced with.
Theprocessofcoming out,both

to yourself and to others, is
fraught with anxiety.
National Coming Out Day

(NCOD) happens on October
11th. Organizers of the event
urge all of us to "take the next
step" in the coming out proc
ess.In view ofthis, we thought
we would examine the process
of coming out, as well as the
benefits and drawbacks.

September 1990 • Dimensions • Page 17

STEP 1;

avoid a confrontation with family

Coming Out

Many gays will choose to come out to a
sympathetic family member fu-st. De
pending on what kind of reaction they
get,they will tell another family mem

To Yourself
Admitting to yourself that you are
homosexual can be a long, arduous
process. Our families (and society in
general) "assume" that we will be

members.

ber, and so on. Others may choose to
call a"family meeting"and announce it
to everyone at once. Either way, the

heterosexual. Their expectations lead

closet door is hard to close once it has

us to believe that any course other than

cause much pain to theemerging homo

been opened even a crack.
For many, the freedom to call your
mother and cry when you've broken up
with a girlfriend is worth all the worry

sexual. The high suicide rate among

and discomfort of fu-st coming out.

heterosexuality is unacceptable.
This "homophobic" atmosphere can

gay teens is evidenceofthefear and low

self-esteem that coming out to yourself
can bring.
The visibility of happy, healthy homo

STEP 3:

sexuals can do much to alleviate some

Coming out on thejob is a big step.For

of the fears of being gay. The gradual
process of integrating thoughts, feel
ings and sexual experience into a new

jumping. Coming out on the job can

definition ofourselves as a homosexual

can be much less frightening with the
presence of positive gay role models.

Your Job
most of us it is the one hurdle we avoid
mean loss of income and security, as

well as making it harder to geta newjob
should yoin boss not be understanding.
However,those that have come out on

the job (and kept it) say that, despite

STEP 2:

Your Family

some initial setbacks, life is easier. No

more trying to explain the flowers that

Although the rejection by family

came withouta card. No more trying to
remember to change all your pronouns

members is a very real consideration,

to "he".

issues ofself-esteem lead many ofus to
tell ourfamilies aboutour sexual orien

tation. Although most parents are ac
cepting ofthe factthattheir child is gay,

the risk of rejection means that many
lesbians and gay men will never tell
their parents or siblings abouttheir true
feelings. Many homosexuals will even
marry someone of the opposite sex to

Coming out,no matter how far,is a very

personal decision.There are many who
choose to stay in the closet forever.
There are also many who may come out

to family and friends but stay closeted
on thejob(or vice versa)Emotional and
financial considerations keep most of
us from throwing caution to the wind

Page 18• Dimensions • September 1990

National Coming Out Day is an annual

and coming out to everyone. You know
whatis best for you and how far you can
open that closet door without doing

event. The date, October 11th, com

damage to yourself.

for Lesbian and Gay Rights. If you

memorates the 1987 March on Washin-

Ofcourse,it would be wonderful to not

would like more information on Na

have to worry about being rejected,
fired orotherwiseemotionally trampled
for just being who we are. In a more
perfect society all of our closet doors
could be wide open.
Thel988 "Coming Out Kit" from the

tional Coming Out Day, you can write
to: NCOD,P.O. Box 15524, Santa Fe,
New Mexico 87506,or call:(505)982-

NCOD says it best:

"Our invisibility is the core of our
oppression, we experience hate,
fear,and prejudicebecause people

2558.

Also,be sure to check your local book
stores(gay and mainstream) for Com
ing Out: An Act of Love by Robert
Eichberg to be available in early Sep
tember.

don't know who we are. But we
know. We are their sons and

daughters, brothers and sisters,
and mothers and fathers."

We truly are everywhere. Everyone
knows at least one of us. We are doctors

and lawyers and Indian chiefs. We

work in every field at every level. We
touch the lives of millions of people
every day and their view of homosexu

ality would improve considerably if
they knew who we are.

Many people are afraid of homosexual

ity because they imagine that homo
sexuals are those"weirdos" they see on
the news every so often. They don't

realize that we are their family, neigh
bors, friends, and co-workers. If, by
coming out, each of us can change the
mind of just one person per year. It
wouldn't be long before the discrimina

tion we face now would be only a
memory.

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NH Austin Soon!
September 1990 • Dimensions • Page 21

What A Wortd,
What A WoRU)?
"Just Say 'No'" To
Phillip Morris
BY NANCY FORD

By now you've all heard about the
Miller Brewing/Phillip Morris
controversy, yes? No? Okay — once

I don't smoke.Don't need to: I reside in

more:

capital ofthesouthwest I automatically

As for me,the choice is a simple one. A)
Houston, the noxious emmissions

Seems that the MB/PM folks are — in

receive toxic levels of tar and nicotine

a big way—fmancial supporters ofthat
wacky Senator from North Carolina,

justby being conscious. And,B)I don't

Jesse Helms. You remember Jesse —

taste that turns me off—beer is beer is

like Miller beer. It's not so much the

he's the one who opposes the Hate

beer. Rather, it's that I'm intellectually

Crimes Statistics Act, funding to the

opposed to the concept of"light" beer
in general, and Miller was the first to
introduce it."Light"beer,indeed.Makes

National Endowment for the Arts, all

AIDS funding, and virtually any
legislation that might benefit lesbians
and gays, period. Needless to say, ol'
Jesse is a busy guy.
As a result, many gay/lesbian decision
makers have chosen to officially abstain
from purchasing products manufactured
under the huge Phillip Morris corporate

umbrella, thereby not lending support
to a supporter of a politician who goes
out of his way not to support us.
At this writing Dallas is going the route
of the boycott. Houston is not, leaving
the decision to the discretion of the
individual consumer. The vote is still
out in Waxahachie.

as much sense as dietetic M&M's.

But, as more time passes, the more

complex this whole issue is becoming.
In order to do this political consumer
abstinance thing right, it's more than

just cigs and brews that will have to be
sacrificed. So, not that you asked, but
justso you know and can cast your own

moral judgement, below is a list of
items that may help Phillip Morris reelect Jesse Helms if we continue to

purchase them — even with a coupon.
Marlboro, Virginia Slims, Merit,
Benson & Hedges, Parliament,
Cambridge, Alpine, Chesterfield and

Page 22• Dimensions • September 1990

Lark. But, tell the truth, do you know
anybody who smokes Larks?)

Miller Beer, Lite, Sharp's, Lowenbrau
and Milwaukee's best. All Post

Products, Minute Rice and Oro-wheat

products. Jell-0. That's right — no

more pudding pops. So much for those
romantic eyenings in front of the
freezer, girls.

Actually this could all work out for the
best. In retrospect it's clear that by
ayoiding consumption of these rightwing affiliated products,notonly might
we sleep a little more soundly with the
partner ofour choice,but we also might
drop a couple pounds in the process.
After all, there's nothing like being

Sanka, Maxwell House, Entemann's,

syelte and politically
simultaneously.

Tang and Kool-Aid. Parkay. Not
butter, Parkay. Philadelphia Cream
Cheese, Cracker Barrel and Breyer's
Ice cream. Say goodbye to the big

Nancy Ford's September Play Dates:
13-29 - Houston Skyline Theater "Award Zone" - Original Comedy

daddies of luncheon meat, both Oscar

Meyer

and

Louis Rich. No more

Miracle Whip. No more VeWeeta. No
more Cool-Whip. Dear God in
Heayen, no more Cool-Whip?

correct

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The Distopian
Tale of a Girl

and Her Biker,by

PAT CALIFIA

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When Doc leaves a wild biker party with the cute and kinlqr

young Fliofif, trouble follows, in a new sizzler from the author of
Macho Sluts.

"Pat Caliila is at her hot, wet, trashy best."
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"Outstanding." — The Advocate

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AND

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

Murder Is
Relative
by Karen Saum

A Room

Full of Women
by Elisabeth Nonas

We'll start this month with Murder Is

Relative by Karen Saum (Naiad Press,
Inc. $8.95). The story begins when
Brigid Donovan,arecovering alcohohc,
is assigned by matriarch Claire Du Lac
to write the history of a charitable or
ganization. But, that isn't all Mrs. Du
Lac wants. She also wants Brigid to
find out who murdered her son-in-law,

Genevieve, his illegitimate son Sid?
The suspects and family members are
too numerous to list

Although I enjoyed the book,I found it
very superficial. In meeting all the
characters,itseems you never really get

to know any ofthem or truly understand
their relationship to one another.
This is a book with too many issues.

David Thome.

The focus on alcoholism contributes

Could it be his wife,his daughter Sister

very little to the book and leans towards

September 1990• Dimensions • Poge 25

being "preachy". Many of the major
characters are either heavy drinkers or
recovering alcoholics, and while this
fact is pointed out, it does nothing to
increase our understanding of those
characters and their motivations. I
understand the need to educate our

community about the effects of alco
holism, but I'm not convinced that a

murder mystery is the right vehicle for

that education.I found myself trying to

keep up with who was still drinking and
who was recovering instead of who was
on the list of suspects.

Rodin Full of Women relies on nothing
but the lives ofthe characters to provide
the story. It is a refreshing change from
the over-complicated plots of many
lesbian novels. It is the story of my
friends and your friends put in black
and white.

Both Murder Is Relative and A Room

Full of Women are available for $8.95
from Naiad Press,Inc.P.O.Box 10543,

Tallahassee, PL 32302, or from your
favorite bookstore. If ordering direct,
please include 15% postage. Complete
catalogs are available upon request.

Now we'll look at A Room Full of

Women by Elisabeth Nonas (Naiad
Press,Inc.,$8.95). Amazingly,I found
afriend in almostevery character in this

outstanding novel of contemporary
lesbian life. The names are different,
butin each character lurked my real-life
friends and acquaintances.
The story revolves around Blair Wilder
who,unlike her friends,doesn't want a
permanent relationship, and Natalie

urious
imes

Bazarian who is the envy of mostofher
friends because of her ten-year rela
tionship with Annie Weiss.

Blair and Natalie are both having seri
ous second thoughts about their choice

da as

of lifestyle.

A new love interest, a friend dying of
AIDS,and an ailing mother are causing
Blair to rethink her solitary existence.
Natalie is questioning everything in her

mind

life including her career and her rela
tionship with Annie.
As both women set out to find out what

aoul

it is they really want, they will learn
more about themselves, their friends
and each other.

This book has wonderful insights into

[M«(l order welcome * Aek far our

the lesbian community of the 90's. A

eetelogua of books, sfeo.1

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September 1990• Dimensions • Page 27

Are You
A Real
Friend

Therearefunfnends.suppwtivefriends,

2. A friend is leaving on a business trip

"best" friends and "fair-weather"

and asks you to take her to the airport.

friends,and then there are Real Friends.

You:

Which are you? The following short

a.politely say"no"and remind her that
since it is a business trip her company
should pay for a cab.
b. agree to take her if you don't have

quiz should give you an idea!

1. You are getting ready for a really
"hot" date when a friend calls crying
because shejustIroke up with herlover.

anything else to do that day.
c.rearrange your whole day to take her.

You:

a. tell you've got a date and you'll call
her in the morning when she feels bet
ter.

b.call and ask your date ifshe can pick
you up at a later time so that you can go
and comfort your friend.
c.stand your date up so you can rush to

her aid.

3. Your car iM-eaks down on the way
home from a long trip, you call:
a. your mother, you wouldn't ask any
one else.

b. the auto club.

c. an acquaintance in a nearby town.

4.One ofyourfriends is dating a woman

Page 28• Dimensions•September 1990

you can't stand. When they ask you
over for dinner you:
a.go.You haven't really given yourself
a chance to get to know her.
b. say no. You don't want to put your
self through that.
c. go because you can't let your friend

answer may be that you take more than
you give. You may expect your friends
to always be there for you yet resent it
when they need you. Make an effort to
"be there" for them. This may mean a
few sacrifices on your part,butit will be
well worth it when you are more easily

down.

able to make new friends. Your current

5. Since your best friend got a new

friends will also be pleasantly surprised
at the change in you.

lover, you haven't heard much from
her. You:

11-18

a.Call so often she threatens to unplug

You are a great friend! You know how
to be supportive without ignoring your
own needs. You are always there when
your friends really need you, but you
know when you have to quit giving and
ask for some support for yourself.

the phone.

b. Call once and quit. You don't have
time to chase after her.

c. Call every so often. After all, you
understand that new relationships take
alot of time and attention.

Answer the following True or False.

19-24

1. Friends are for life if you nurture the

You are a very good friend...too good.

friendship.

You have a tendency to sacrifice all

2. Friends are more important than

1.a-1

b-2

c-3

your needs for those of your friends.
You have a tough time syaing "no"
even when you want to. You may also
be unwilling to let your friends help you
out when you need it. Friendship is a
two-way street and you'll find your
friendships are more productive and
satisfying when you show your vul

2. a-2

b-1

c-3

nerabilities sometimes.

3.a-3
4. a-2

b-2
b-1

c-1
c-3

5.a-3

b-1

c-2

lovers.

3.Your bestfriend is like a sister to you.

SCORING
Give yourself points as follows:

Part 2 - give yourself 3
points for each TRUE
answer.

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September 1990• Dimensions • Page 29

Poetry
From Our Readers

The incubus comes by night
slipping in the cracks
between my dreams,
It rises above me

big as a mountain

leaning forward to steal my breath.
'open your legs.'
open or be broken like a twig
or the needle's eye before the camel.
It tears into me

to steal my soul.
What else would a demon wish?
It breathes fire
I feel it on me

burning me away, I'm fading fast
I look at the incubus

lightning flashes, I see it's face
I speak its name . . .
"Daddy?"
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Houston, TX
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Property of the Center

Horoi§»cop£
What's in the stars for you this month?

ARIES

decision about whether to continue this

Work is highlighted this month. You
have a chance to improve your skills
and performance cm the job. Don't go
overboard and focus all you attention
on work or you could wind up with
major conflicts at home.Travel may be

relationship will be left up to you.Weigh
all possibilities carefully before mak
ing a decision.

LEO
You seem to getbogged down in details

in the cards after the 24th.

either at work or in trying to manage

TAJJBXJS

your personal finances. Pay attention
and you could reap some great rewards
from thisseemingly endless task.When

Yourimagination could give youa boost
in any creative endeavors during Sep
tember. Your future, both on the job
and at home seems much clearer after
the 17th.Social events and romance fill

all is said and done,a few days off will
not only help your attitude, it will also
help strengthen your commitmentto an
on-going relationship.

your fiee time. Blending business and
pleasure could be the key to success in

VIRGO

the immediate fiiture.

GEIMDDKI
Your family and home life seem to be
eating into your free time all month.
Your c^timism and senseof humor will
get you through even when your pa
tience wears thin. You'llfeel alot better

after the 23rd when the promise of
romance and extra money combine to
lift your spirits. A co-worker comes to
your rescue when you have poblems
meeting a deadline.

CANCER
SeptembCT will usher in a calmer time
after all the activities of summer. An

emphasis on communicationsand work
helps keep you grounded firmly in the

"here and now". A close relaticMiship
will be in crisis around the 17th. The

Focusing too much on yourselfand not
enou^on your"significantother"could
get you in trouble during the first partof
September. A raise or promotion could
be in the wwks after the 15th — but

only if you accept the challenges of
fered you. Counton your intuititMi both
on the job and in love after the 24th.

UBRA
Your social calendar fills up quickly in

September. A focus on personal affairs
all month brings contact with influen
tial friends and family. They can help
you reach your goals if you'll let them.
Be sure to keep some time for yourself
to sort out goals and jsiorities for the
near futine. Work captures all your
attention after the 21sL Gentle persua
sion will wwk better than throwing
your weight around.

September 1990• Dimensions•Page 31

SCORPIO

AQUARIUS

You may feel you could be doing better

You seem to have a"sixth sense" about

financially than you are at the present

business and financial matters during
the first week of September. Use these

time. Spending for pleasure during the
first two weeks ofSeptember may have

feelings to advance your career and
improve your money picture. Try to
find time in your busy schedule to enjoy

thrown your budget off track. You will
have very good luck in both business
and private matters after the 23rd. Be

some social activities before the 26th.

selective aboutsocial events.Too much

After that you may be toosnowed under

partying can throw your ambitions at
work into a tailspin.

at work to take time out. A relationship
switches into high gear toward month's
end.

SAGlTEARnJS
PISCES

A big decision in the work arena de
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part of September. Don't be rushed.
Take yourtimeand think thingsthrough.

Interpersonal relationships are at the
forefront, both at work and at home,

during the first part of September. Be
careful who you choose to associate
with or you could wind up in hot water.
You and a partner reach an understand
ing abouta long-standing problem after
the 17th. Keep home and office inter
ests seperate to avoid new conficts.
You may be feeling restless towards the

Take time to listen to a friend who

needs cheering up after the 16th. Your
mate could be feeling neglected after
the 23rd—do something special to lift
her spirits. Money matters dominate
during the last week. Take time out to
review your financial position.

end of the month. Take a break from

your routine and the world will seem

CAPRICORIV
Your patience and persistence pay off

like a new place.

this month when some of your long-

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may be torn between work and play
during the second week. Someone you
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The DmEcxoRT
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 St 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 (conning soon)• 448-2292

P.O. Box 191443 75219 * 528-2426

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

organizations
Affirmation (Mettiodist)
7403 Shoal Creek* 451-2329
Austin Lambda * P.O. Box 5455 78763

Lesbian Information Line (LIL)

Lesbian/Gay Political Coalition
P.O. Box 224424 75222 * 828-9882
Lesbian Resource Center
1315 Sklles* 821-3999
Lesbian Visionaries
P.O. Box 191443 75219 *5284087

Gay/Lesbian Student

Metroplex Republicans

As^latlon at UT Austin *458-3971

P.O. Box 191033 75219 * 941-8114

Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338

Oak Lawn Comnunlty Services

Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby

P.O. box 191094 75219*520-8108

P.O. Box 2505 78768

Oak Lawn Symphonic Band

Metropolitan Community Church

P.O. Box 190973 75219 * 986-1751

1100 Springdale Rd. * 929-3660

WANT(Women In The Arts)

Oasis Ministry

288-9299 or 823-3105

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

Womyn Together
3920 Cedar Springs * 5284233

Waterloo Counseling Center
507 Powell 78703 * 322-9654

Texas Human Rights Foundation
2201 N. Lamar # 203 78705 * 479-8473

AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417

DENTON,TX(area code 817)
organizations
COURAGE, Lesbian Gay Student Org.

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

do Student Activities Center
P.O. Box 5067 76203 * 382-3813

14902 Preston Rd. 75240 * 733-1108

FT. WORTH (area code 817)

Crossroads Marftet * 3930 Cedar Springs

clubs

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 * 559-0707

organizations
Afflrmatbn (Methodist)
P.O. Box 225831 75222 * 948-1546
AIDS Resource Center

4012-B Cedar Springs 75219
Dallas Gay Alliance
4012-B Cedar Springs 75219*528^233
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives
4012-B Cedar Springs *821-1653

Partners * 1612 Park Place Dr. * 927-9546

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

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

Clubs
Ranch *9125 S. Main * 666-3464

September 1990• Dimensions • Page 33

organizations

National Gay/Lesbian Task Force

AIDS Foundation
3927 Essex Lane • 623-6796

1517 U Street NW

c/o Switchboard •529-3211

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

Gay/Lesbian Students University of Houston

NY, NY 10012

AIDS HOTUNE

4800 Calhoun •529-3211

Gay & Lesbian Switchboard
P.O. Box 66591 77266
'
529-3211

Houston Gay Poiitlcai Caucus

NORMAN,OK (area code 405)
organizations

P.O. 00x66664 77266 - 521-1000

Women's Resource Center

Kingdom Community Church

P.O. Box 5089 73070

614 E. 19th • 862-7533

Lambda ALANON • Lambda Center for Alchohollcs
1214 Joanne'521-9772

Lesbian/Gay Students
University ol Houston - Ciear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
Metropoihan Community Church Of The
Resurrection -1919 Decatur - 861 -9149

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

Herland Sister Resources, inc.
2312 NW 39th 73112' 521-9696

Montrose Counseiing Center
900 Lovett #203 77006 - 529-0037

Montrose Pod League/Biiiiards - PJ 863-8482

SAN AhfTONIO,TX (area code 512)

PWA Coaikion ■ Houston

clul}s

1475 W. Gray #163'522-5428
Womynspaca

The Circle -8021 Pinebrook - 341-2818

P.O. Box 980601 77098-0601
880-9517 or 521-0780

Women's Softball League
6431 Pineshade - 868-6256

LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806}
organizations
Lubbock Lesbian/Gay Alliance

organizations
Dignity/San Antonio
202 N. St. ktery's - 349-3632
integrity/San Antonio
P.O. Box 150006 78212 - 6844920

River City Living Metropditan
Community Church
202 Holland 78212 - 822-1121

LISA (Lesbian Information SA)- 828-LISA (5472)
SALGA ■ San Antonio Lesbian &

P.O. Box 64746 79464 - 796-2403

Gay Assembly - 733-7300

Names Project/Lubbock - 796-1800 or 744-1957

SALSA - San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance
P.O. 00X 12715 78212

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Coordinator; Jim 228-9877

Affirmation: United Methodists

San Antonio AIDS Foundation
P.O. 00X 120113 78212-9313

for Lecbian/Gay Concerns
P.O. Box 1021'Evanston, IL 60204

San Antonio Tavern Guild - 822-2823

AIDS Action Council

729 Eighth St. S.E. Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003 -(202) 547-3101
AIDS 800' 1-800-221-7044
Conference For Cathdic Lesbians

P.O. Box 436, Planetarium Station
New York, New York 10024
Hate Crime Line -1-800-347-HATE

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX
(area code 512)
accofnodatlons
Lyie's Deck -120 E. Atol Si
P.O. Box 2326 78597 - 761-LYLE

National Gay Alliance for Young Adults, Inc.
P.O. Box 190426

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HOW DO YOU
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Dear Editor:

I am creating an anthology about lesbi
ans healing from the loss of lover rela
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a self-addressed stamped envelope AND

PHONE NUMBER to Anita Pace,P.O.
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(U.S.A.) Deadline is October 31st.
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women to send me their stories of how

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they got through their loss. I'm also
including Canada, Australia, and New

Sherman Oaks,CA

Zealand.

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ogy to speak of this pain and the impact
on one's health,woik,finances,sexual

ity,etc.I want to know iffamilies were
supportive or if they only caused more
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get back on their feet again. Besides
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apy. I'm looking for the little (almost
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GREAT SITCOMS!
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I would just like to make a comment
about all the positive lesbian characters

that have be«i showing up in prime
time during the last few years.
Although they are usually notrecurring
characters(with the exception ofABC's
"HeartBeat"), they do not follow the

"dyke who hates men" sterotype.
There have been lesbian characters on

"The Golden Girls" and "Desigiung
Women"to name just two. Now,if we
could only get a recurring character on
a hit show,that would be great But,at
least they are taking a few tiny steps.
Thanks,

of the tunnel?

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

Marlboro/Miller

bar owners and bar patrons to decide

Boycott Takes Hold

the Miller issue for themselves. San

In Texas Cities

meetings of the San Antonio Tavern
Guild, has not yet made a decision
although a few bars have already
boycotted both Miller and Marlboro.

Gay bars and establishments across the
country have taken Marlboro cigarettes
outoftheir vending machines to protest
the Phillip MorrisCo.'sfinancial support
ofthe campaign ofSenator Jesse Helms
(R-NC).
Helms hascontinued to viciously attack

Antonio, after several emergency

Case Against §21.06

the gay community during his years in

Reveals Latest

the Senate. He is wildly opposed to all

Findings on Anti-Gay

issues of gay rights and AIDS funding
and research. Phillip Morris has
contributed heavily to Helmscampaign
chest through the years.

Phillip Morris (PM) is the parent
company of both Marlboro cigarettes
and Miller beer. The Marlboro brand is
PM's biggest seller.

While many bars are pulling Marlboros
outoftheir vending machines,the Miller
boycott is not progressing so smoothly.
The Dallas Tavern Guild has stated that

Miller has done little to support the
Dallas Gay community and has
encouraged the boycott. As a result,
most Dallas bars are no longer selling
Miller Beer. Other cities supporting the

Miller boycott include New Orleans,
Portland, Oregon and Seattle,
Washington and some bars in San
Francisco.

On the other hand,Houston bar owners

have opted not to support the Miller
boycott due to Miller's support of the
Houston gay community through the
years.

Austin has decided to allow individual

Prejudice
AUSTIN - The Texas sodomy law,and
other similar legislation, reinforces
hostility, discrimination, and violence
againstlesbians and gay men and hinders
efforts at AIDS education and

prevention says new research which
has come to light as a result of the case

against§21.06ofthe TexasPenal Code.
The case,called Morales el. at vs. The

State of Texas, is a challenge to the

constitutionality of the Texas Sodomy
law, which makes sexual relations
between adults of the same sex a crime

in Texas. The research was part of the

affidavits presented in the motion for
summary judgement recently filed by
the Texas Human Rights Foundation

(THRF). The summary motion would
have the law declared unconstitutional

by ajudge,making full trial unnecessary.
The motion includes testimony by Dr.

Gregory Herek, an award-winning
research psychologist at the University
ofCalifornia at Davis. First stating that
"homosexual behavior is common in

September 1990 • Dimensions •Page

7

societies throughout the world . . .
whether the particular culture admire,
vilify,orignoreit,"and that"a minimum
of 6% of the American population is

likely to report homosexual acdvity to
their doctor, making early diagnosis
and ueaunent difficult. AIDS research

self-identitified as gay." Dr. Herek
says that legislation such as the Texas
sodomy law does not decrease the

and pardcipate in research projects

and funding are also affected because

gay men areless likely to comeforward
The case of Morales et at vs. The Stat
ofTexas is part of an ongoing battle bv

incidence of homosexual activity, nor
does it p"omote mental health. In fact,
such laws primarily serve to reinforce
hostility, discrimination, and violence
against lesbians and gay men, while
making AIDS educadon and research

the THRF against §21.06.

For more informadon on this case or
other work of THRF, call (5i2) 479
8473

more difficult and less effecdve.

The sodomy law also makes it less
likely that gay people will be qten
about their sexuality with non-gay
acquaintancesand co-workers,because
they fear sdgmatizadon, job loss, or
othCT negad veconsequences.Dr.Herek
points to research which shows that the
development of a close personal reladonship with a memberofa"minority"
groupis cwie ofthe mostpowerful means
of combatting any form of prejudice.
Such reladonships are discouraged by
existence of the sodomy law. Secdon
§21.06also makes itless likely that gay
men and lesbians who are vicdms of

violence will report the crimes. Lesbi
ans and gay men also fear encountering
addidonal homphobia from law offi

DoUas aids Study to
Focus on IvCsbians
DALLAS - The Nelson-Tebedo Clinic

(associated with the Dallas Gay Alli
ance)will be sponsoring a study begin
ning in September to determine the

actual and perceived impact of AIDS
on the Dallas Lesbian Community.
The quesdonaire will be available at

local bookstores and through various
women's newsletters in an effort to

reach as many women as possible.

Pardcipadon in the study will help to
assure accurate analysis and help to
determine future educadonal programs
and projects at the Nelson-Tebedo
Clinic.

cers and others when they learn about
the victim's sexual orientadon.

In Texas,a recent survey by the Dallas

Gay AlliaiKe found that nearly onefourth of gay men and lesbians have
been threatened with physical harm
because of their sexual orientadon.

Almostone-fifth ofthoserepordng said
that they were actually attacked.
Another major impact of the sodomy
law, according to Dr. Herek, is the
difficulty it creates in efforts to combat
the AIDS epidemic. People are less

GIAAD Fights for Gay
and Lesbian Artists
NEW YORK - The New York chapter
ofthe Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against
Defamadon (GLAAD/NY) is urging
members of the President's Commis

sion on the NadonalEndowmentfor the

Arts(NEA)to"take a strong leadership
role and stand firm against... expres
sions of homophobia"

The Commission was formed by Presi-

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dent Bush to make suggestions on pos
sible ways to restructure the process by

gay.

which the NEA determines which art

In addition to writing letters to the

ists should be awarded grants. The

Commission's members, through it's
Freedom of Expression project,

Commission is thePresident's response

artists — three of which were openly

to recent attacks on the NEA by Senator

GLAAD/NY has also written letters to

Jesse Helms and other right-wing legis
lators who are particularly incensed by

every Congressperson asking them to

the NEA's supportofartists who depict
gay and lesbian themed work.
"The right wing's assault on artistic

support NEA funding of gay and les
bian artists; has worked with the Na

concern to all Americans," said Craig

tional Gay & Lesbian Task Force to
launch and sustain a national post card
and letterwriting campaign; and was
represented at a recent meeting with

Davidson, GLAAD/NY's Executive

NEA staff to discuss these issues face-

freedom of expression should be of

Director."Gays and lesbians have been

to-face.

singled out so far, but we are only the
first of many victims in a war that all

Founded in 1985, GLAAD is the only
national organization devoted primar
ily to discouraging negative stereotypes

stand to lose."

Earlier this year. Congress prohibited
the NEA from funding "homoeroticism."Morerecendy,NEA's ChairJohn
Frohnmayer took the highly criticized
step of rejecting the NEA's peer review
panel's recommendation to supportfour

and misinformation about lesbians and

gay men.It pursues it's goal by organ
izing grass-roots response to public
bigotry and working with the media to
improve coverage of issues that con
cern gay people.

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What's Goia' Oa
A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
AUSTIN - Yes, we've finally got our

DJ's from area bars. For more info on

own! The LONE STAR WOMEN'S

the event, call (512) 646-TGRA. To

MUSIC FESTIVAL will be held in

sign up your team for the volleyball
toumey,call Lance at(512)822-0051.

Austin on October 5,6 & 7. Featured

performers will include Nancy Scott,
Laura Love, Lara Linette, Susan
Colton,The Therapy Sisters,the Fontanelles and many, many more. There

HOUSTON -TheMontrose Counsel

ing Center will host Women's Week
end 1990 on October 26 & 27 at the

will also be arts and crafts booths,

University of Houston Hilton (4800

river rafting on the Guadalupe,and all
kinds of watersports including fishing!

Calhoun). The theme for the weekend
will be "Embracing Women's Leg
acy: Our Healing Connection".
Workshops will be offered, as well as

The festival also coincides with Octo-

berfest in Fredricksburg! If you want
more info, write: Lone Star Women's
Music Festival,ATTN:DIM,P.O.Box

"playshops" on music, art, writing and
games.For registration information call

2650, Austin, TX 78768.

(713)529-0037 or write to: Women's

DALLAS - The annual Black Tie Din

ter, 900 Lovett, Suite 203, Houston,

ner will be held Saturday, September
22nd at the Fairmont Hotel. Organiz

TX 77006

ers are expecting 1200 guests. The

DALLAS - A 3-day women's film
festival is currently in the planning
stages for this fall. The festival will

Weekend,Montrose Counseling Cen

dinner benefits local Dallas organiza
tions, including Lesbian Visionaries,
as well as the Human Rights Cam

paign Fund based in Washington,D.C.
Tickets are $150.00 per person. For
more info, call Kay at.528-4087.

include regional and international
works,as well as works by local artists.

If you are interested in volunteering to
help with the event, call and leave a
message at(214)824-0743.

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio

Chapter of the Texas Gay Rodeo As

HOUSTON - A strange and wonderful

sociation (TGRA) wUl host the First

rumor has been heard in certain circles

Annual Fall Fest'90 on Sunday,Sep

around Houston recently. The rumor is
that the RANCH is moving to bigger
and better quarters. Keep your eye on

tember 16th in San Pedro Park. The

event will run from noon to 8pm and
will include booths, games, dancing,a
volleyball tournament, and of course,
beer. Music will be provided by guest

this space for further info! Of course,
it's no rumor that the RANCH features

great drink specials all week long ...

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including 500 Draft Beer All Day and
All Night on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays & Sundays. Coming up in
September Amiga de Houston will
sponsor a Tex-Mex Dance benefit on

the 16th from 4pm-8pm at the RANCH.

Becky Contreras will be the guest DJ
and will play your favorite Tex-Mex
music. Cover will be $5 at the door or

S4 with your Voters Registration Card.

on out to the CIRCLE on Wednesday

nights for"ThirtySomething Night"that's right, music for the Baby Boom
generation! Tuesday Night Topics for
September are: A Short Story/Poetry
Reading on the 4th. The reading is
open to anyone and you may read either
your own work or someone else's work
that you admire; and "I Passed For
Straight", a skit to be performed by a

group from Austin on the 18th. And,

AUSTIN - Soon girls,I promisell have
it on good authority that NEXUS will

last but not least, get your boots pol
ished 'cause Dena Kaye is coming to

be opening soon in a downtown Austin

the CIRCLE on the 14th of October!

location.I'vereceived letters and phone
calls by the dozens asking about an
address and exact opening date,butI'm

not at liberty to say just yet I will say
that I will have all the details in next

month's Dimensions,so hang in there!

FORT WORTH - Be sure to get out to

PARTNERS on Labor Day Weekend
wn they will have special guest enter
tainers and a DJ nightly. Plus, don't
miss out on their great drinks at great

prices! Be sure to tell Barbara Hello
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RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS

Dear Readers,

active(yet)as it is in Dallas,we do have

Last month's letter"Crossroads ofTrue

alot to offer.

Love"(August '90) in which a Dallas
woman complained about her lover
living in San Antonio, has created a

I resent having my city being berated as
"where gay bashing is express." Like

small rebellion from the women of that

ans & gays off the police force.
This is a beautiful city with a great gay
community. The women here are very
supportive and are working very hard to
help the community. Maybe "Cross
roads" could be of some help in this
area instead ofjustcomplaining that we

city. In the interest of equal time,I am
printing some of the letters I have re
ceived below.

Dear Agnes,
I have lived in San Antonio for 20 years
and I've never felt hke my hfestyle has
had to be hidden.I hug & kiss my lover

she said, at least we don't throw lesbi

aren't good enough for her.

Angry in S.A.

wherever and whenever I feel the need.

Wedon'texchange affection in astraight

Dear Agnes,

bar at 2:30 A.M.—we are careful with

This woman may "feel a certain 'hush'
thing" in San Antonio, but I feel a
certain "snob" thing in Dallas. Just

our surroundings, but only because we
can't be bothered.Moststraightcouples
don't exchange any affection in those

because you live in a city with a well-

circumstances either.

organized,centralized gay community,

The world is not safe and being cau
tious is important It isn't advisable to
take a moonlight walk down a dark

you have no right to come and criticize
our community. We are working as

alley either.
Besides, Dallas didn't get so under
standing overnight You and your lover

both the attitudes in this city and the

could be involved in the growth of San
Antonio. We hope you'll consider
experiencing the River City.
Alamo Fan

hard and as fast as we can to change
misconceptions about our city's gay
community.
Living in Dallas does not make you a
better lesbian,nor does it make you less
susceptible to anti-gay violence. For
you to make these kinds of blanket

statements against San Antonio makes

Dear Agnes,

me very angry.

Even though the San Antonio gay &

There are wonderful, caring women

lesbian community is not as politically

here,just as there are in Dallas. At least

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give us a fair chance before you judge.
P.S. Yes, you can hold hands on the
Rivenvalk if you so choose.You will be
in no more danger than if you held

San Antonio does have it's drawbacks.

Being a predominantly Catholic city,
we have a harder time overcoming the
stigma ofbeing gay.But,we manage to

hands outside the Oak Lawn area of

get along just the same.

Dallas. A few sideways glances is
probably all the harassment you'll get

I'm sure that you and your lover would
be welcome additions to our fair city.

Your"life" may be in Dallas,butif your

Hushed Up in S.A.

"heartand soulmate"arein San Antonio,

then that's where you ought to be!

Dear Agnes,
. .. All cities have their problems,
Dallas hasa centralized gay community,

but they won't allow lesbians on the
police force, and they've got at least
one very homophobic judge that I can
think of. Our gay community may not
be centralized in one area,but it is large

Waiting to
Welcome

You to S.A.

You Can

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P.O. Box 856

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ING
by Tasha Sumner

Let's face it "Coming out" is
one ofthe hardest things lesbi

ansand gay men arefaced with.
Theprocessofcoming out,both

to yourself and to others, is
fraught with anxiety.
National Coming Out Day

(NCOD) happens on October
11th. Organizers of the event
urge all of us to "take the next
step" in the coming out proc
ess.In view ofthis, we thought
we would examine the process
of coming out, as well as the
benefits and drawbacks.

September 1990 • Dimensions • Page 17

STEP 1;

avoid a confrontation with family

Coming Out

Many gays will choose to come out to a
sympathetic family member fu-st. De
pending on what kind of reaction they
get,they will tell another family mem

To Yourself
Admitting to yourself that you are
homosexual can be a long, arduous
process. Our families (and society in
general) "assume" that we will be

members.

ber, and so on. Others may choose to
call a"family meeting"and announce it
to everyone at once. Either way, the

heterosexual. Their expectations lead

closet door is hard to close once it has

us to believe that any course other than

cause much pain to theemerging homo

been opened even a crack.
For many, the freedom to call your
mother and cry when you've broken up
with a girlfriend is worth all the worry

sexual. The high suicide rate among

and discomfort of fu-st coming out.

heterosexuality is unacceptable.
This "homophobic" atmosphere can

gay teens is evidenceofthefear and low

self-esteem that coming out to yourself
can bring.
The visibility of happy, healthy homo

STEP 3:

sexuals can do much to alleviate some

Coming out on thejob is a big step.For

of the fears of being gay. The gradual
process of integrating thoughts, feel
ings and sexual experience into a new

jumping. Coming out on the job can

definition ofourselves as a homosexual

can be much less frightening with the
presence of positive gay role models.

Your Job
most of us it is the one hurdle we avoid
mean loss of income and security, as

well as making it harder to geta newjob
should yoin boss not be understanding.
However,those that have come out on

the job (and kept it) say that, despite

STEP 2:

Your Family

some initial setbacks, life is easier. No

more trying to explain the flowers that

Although the rejection by family

came withouta card. No more trying to
remember to change all your pronouns

members is a very real consideration,

to "he".

issues ofself-esteem lead many ofus to
tell ourfamilies aboutour sexual orien

tation. Although most parents are ac
cepting ofthe factthattheir child is gay,

the risk of rejection means that many
lesbians and gay men will never tell
their parents or siblings abouttheir true
feelings. Many homosexuals will even
marry someone of the opposite sex to

Coming out,no matter how far,is a very

personal decision.There are many who
choose to stay in the closet forever.
There are also many who may come out

to family and friends but stay closeted
on thejob(or vice versa)Emotional and
financial considerations keep most of
us from throwing caution to the wind

Page 18• Dimensions • September 1990

National Coming Out Day is an annual

and coming out to everyone. You know
whatis best for you and how far you can
open that closet door without doing

event. The date, October 11th, com

damage to yourself.

for Lesbian and Gay Rights. If you

memorates the 1987 March on Washin-

Ofcourse,it would be wonderful to not

would like more information on Na

have to worry about being rejected,
fired orotherwiseemotionally trampled
for just being who we are. In a more
perfect society all of our closet doors
could be wide open.
Thel988 "Coming Out Kit" from the

tional Coming Out Day, you can write
to: NCOD,P.O. Box 15524, Santa Fe,
New Mexico 87506,or call:(505)982-

NCOD says it best:

"Our invisibility is the core of our
oppression, we experience hate,
fear,and prejudicebecause people

2558.

Also,be sure to check your local book
stores(gay and mainstream) for Com
ing Out: An Act of Love by Robert
Eichberg to be available in early Sep
tember.

don't know who we are. But we
know. We are their sons and

daughters, brothers and sisters,
and mothers and fathers."

We truly are everywhere. Everyone
knows at least one of us. We are doctors

and lawyers and Indian chiefs. We

work in every field at every level. We
touch the lives of millions of people
every day and their view of homosexu

ality would improve considerably if
they knew who we are.

Many people are afraid of homosexual

ity because they imagine that homo
sexuals are those"weirdos" they see on
the news every so often. They don't

realize that we are their family, neigh
bors, friends, and co-workers. If, by
coming out, each of us can change the
mind of just one person per year. It
wouldn't be long before the discrimina

tion we face now would be only a
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What A Wortd,
What A WoRU)?
"Just Say 'No'" To
Phillip Morris
BY NANCY FORD

By now you've all heard about the
Miller Brewing/Phillip Morris
controversy, yes? No? Okay — once

I don't smoke.Don't need to: I reside in

more:

capital ofthesouthwest I automatically

As for me,the choice is a simple one. A)
Houston, the noxious emmissions

Seems that the MB/PM folks are — in

receive toxic levels of tar and nicotine

a big way—fmancial supporters ofthat
wacky Senator from North Carolina,

justby being conscious. And,B)I don't

Jesse Helms. You remember Jesse —

taste that turns me off—beer is beer is

like Miller beer. It's not so much the

he's the one who opposes the Hate

beer. Rather, it's that I'm intellectually

Crimes Statistics Act, funding to the

opposed to the concept of"light" beer
in general, and Miller was the first to
introduce it."Light"beer,indeed.Makes

National Endowment for the Arts, all

AIDS funding, and virtually any
legislation that might benefit lesbians
and gays, period. Needless to say, ol'
Jesse is a busy guy.
As a result, many gay/lesbian decision
makers have chosen to officially abstain
from purchasing products manufactured
under the huge Phillip Morris corporate

umbrella, thereby not lending support
to a supporter of a politician who goes
out of his way not to support us.
At this writing Dallas is going the route
of the boycott. Houston is not, leaving
the decision to the discretion of the
individual consumer. The vote is still
out in Waxahachie.

as much sense as dietetic M&M's.

But, as more time passes, the more

complex this whole issue is becoming.
In order to do this political consumer
abstinance thing right, it's more than

just cigs and brews that will have to be
sacrificed. So, not that you asked, but
justso you know and can cast your own

moral judgement, below is a list of
items that may help Phillip Morris reelect Jesse Helms if we continue to

purchase them — even with a coupon.
Marlboro, Virginia Slims, Merit,
Benson & Hedges, Parliament,
Cambridge, Alpine, Chesterfield and

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Lark. But, tell the truth, do you know
anybody who smokes Larks?)

Miller Beer, Lite, Sharp's, Lowenbrau
and Milwaukee's best. All Post

Products, Minute Rice and Oro-wheat

products. Jell-0. That's right — no

more pudding pops. So much for those
romantic eyenings in front of the
freezer, girls.

Actually this could all work out for the
best. In retrospect it's clear that by
ayoiding consumption of these rightwing affiliated products,notonly might
we sleep a little more soundly with the
partner ofour choice,but we also might
drop a couple pounds in the process.
After all, there's nothing like being

Sanka, Maxwell House, Entemann's,

syelte and politically
simultaneously.

Tang and Kool-Aid. Parkay. Not
butter, Parkay. Philadelphia Cream
Cheese, Cracker Barrel and Breyer's
Ice cream. Say goodbye to the big

Nancy Ford's September Play Dates:
13-29 - Houston Skyline Theater "Award Zone" - Original Comedy

daddies of luncheon meat, both Oscar

Meyer

and

Louis Rich. No more

Miracle Whip. No more VeWeeta. No
more Cool-Whip. Dear God in
Heayen, no more Cool-Whip?

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The Distopian
Tale of a Girl

and Her Biker,by

PAT CALIFIA

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

Murder Is
Relative
by Karen Saum

A Room

Full of Women
by Elisabeth Nonas

We'll start this month with Murder Is

Relative by Karen Saum (Naiad Press,
Inc. $8.95). The story begins when
Brigid Donovan,arecovering alcohohc,
is assigned by matriarch Claire Du Lac
to write the history of a charitable or
ganization. But, that isn't all Mrs. Du
Lac wants. She also wants Brigid to
find out who murdered her son-in-law,

Genevieve, his illegitimate son Sid?
The suspects and family members are
too numerous to list

Although I enjoyed the book,I found it
very superficial. In meeting all the
characters,itseems you never really get

to know any ofthem or truly understand
their relationship to one another.
This is a book with too many issues.

David Thome.

The focus on alcoholism contributes

Could it be his wife,his daughter Sister

very little to the book and leans towards

September 1990• Dimensions • Poge 25

being "preachy". Many of the major
characters are either heavy drinkers or
recovering alcoholics, and while this
fact is pointed out, it does nothing to
increase our understanding of those
characters and their motivations. I
understand the need to educate our

community about the effects of alco
holism, but I'm not convinced that a

murder mystery is the right vehicle for

that education.I found myself trying to

keep up with who was still drinking and
who was recovering instead of who was
on the list of suspects.

Rodin Full of Women relies on nothing
but the lives ofthe characters to provide
the story. It is a refreshing change from
the over-complicated plots of many
lesbian novels. It is the story of my
friends and your friends put in black
and white.

Both Murder Is Relative and A Room

Full of Women are available for $8.95
from Naiad Press,Inc.P.O.Box 10543,

Tallahassee, PL 32302, or from your
favorite bookstore. If ordering direct,
please include 15% postage. Complete
catalogs are available upon request.

Now we'll look at A Room Full of

Women by Elisabeth Nonas (Naiad
Press,Inc.,$8.95). Amazingly,I found
afriend in almostevery character in this

outstanding novel of contemporary
lesbian life. The names are different,
butin each character lurked my real-life
friends and acquaintances.
The story revolves around Blair Wilder
who,unlike her friends,doesn't want a
permanent relationship, and Natalie

urious
imes

Bazarian who is the envy of mostofher
friends because of her ten-year rela
tionship with Annie Weiss.

Blair and Natalie are both having seri
ous second thoughts about their choice

da as

of lifestyle.

A new love interest, a friend dying of
AIDS,and an ailing mother are causing
Blair to rethink her solitary existence.
Natalie is questioning everything in her

mind

life including her career and her rela
tionship with Annie.
As both women set out to find out what

aoul

it is they really want, they will learn
more about themselves, their friends
and each other.

This book has wonderful insights into

[M«(l order welcome * Aek far our

the lesbian community of the 90's. A

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Are You
A Real
Friend

Therearefunfnends.suppwtivefriends,

2. A friend is leaving on a business trip

"best" friends and "fair-weather"

and asks you to take her to the airport.

friends,and then there are Real Friends.

You:

Which are you? The following short

a.politely say"no"and remind her that
since it is a business trip her company
should pay for a cab.
b. agree to take her if you don't have

quiz should give you an idea!

1. You are getting ready for a really
"hot" date when a friend calls crying
because shejustIroke up with herlover.

anything else to do that day.
c.rearrange your whole day to take her.

You:

a. tell you've got a date and you'll call
her in the morning when she feels bet
ter.

b.call and ask your date ifshe can pick
you up at a later time so that you can go
and comfort your friend.
c.stand your date up so you can rush to

her aid.

3. Your car iM-eaks down on the way
home from a long trip, you call:
a. your mother, you wouldn't ask any
one else.

b. the auto club.

c. an acquaintance in a nearby town.

4.One ofyourfriends is dating a woman

Page 28• Dimensions•September 1990

you can't stand. When they ask you
over for dinner you:
a.go.You haven't really given yourself
a chance to get to know her.
b. say no. You don't want to put your
self through that.
c. go because you can't let your friend

answer may be that you take more than
you give. You may expect your friends
to always be there for you yet resent it
when they need you. Make an effort to
"be there" for them. This may mean a
few sacrifices on your part,butit will be
well worth it when you are more easily

down.

able to make new friends. Your current

5. Since your best friend got a new

friends will also be pleasantly surprised
at the change in you.

lover, you haven't heard much from
her. You:

11-18

a.Call so often she threatens to unplug

You are a great friend! You know how
to be supportive without ignoring your
own needs. You are always there when
your friends really need you, but you
know when you have to quit giving and
ask for some support for yourself.

the phone.

b. Call once and quit. You don't have
time to chase after her.

c. Call every so often. After all, you
understand that new relationships take
alot of time and attention.

Answer the following True or False.

19-24

1. Friends are for life if you nurture the

You are a very good friend...too good.

friendship.

You have a tendency to sacrifice all

2. Friends are more important than

1.a-1

b-2

c-3

your needs for those of your friends.
You have a tough time syaing "no"
even when you want to. You may also
be unwilling to let your friends help you
out when you need it. Friendship is a
two-way street and you'll find your
friendships are more productive and
satisfying when you show your vul

2. a-2

b-1

c-3

nerabilities sometimes.

3.a-3
4. a-2

b-2
b-1

c-1
c-3

5.a-3

b-1

c-2

lovers.

3.Your bestfriend is like a sister to you.

SCORING
Give yourself points as follows:

Part 2 - give yourself 3
points for each TRUE
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Poetry
From Our Readers

The incubus comes by night
slipping in the cracks
between my dreams,
It rises above me

big as a mountain

leaning forward to steal my breath.
'open your legs.'
open or be broken like a twig
or the needle's eye before the camel.
It tears into me

to steal my soul.
What else would a demon wish?
It breathes fire
I feel it on me

burning me away, I'm fading fast
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Property of the Center

Horoi§»cop£
What's in the stars for you this month?

ARIES

decision about whether to continue this

Work is highlighted this month. You
have a chance to improve your skills
and performance cm the job. Don't go
overboard and focus all you attention
on work or you could wind up with
major conflicts at home.Travel may be

relationship will be left up to you.Weigh
all possibilities carefully before mak
ing a decision.

LEO
You seem to getbogged down in details

in the cards after the 24th.

either at work or in trying to manage

TAJJBXJS

your personal finances. Pay attention
and you could reap some great rewards
from thisseemingly endless task.When

Yourimagination could give youa boost
in any creative endeavors during Sep
tember. Your future, both on the job
and at home seems much clearer after
the 17th.Social events and romance fill

all is said and done,a few days off will
not only help your attitude, it will also
help strengthen your commitmentto an
on-going relationship.

your fiee time. Blending business and
pleasure could be the key to success in

VIRGO

the immediate fiiture.

GEIMDDKI
Your family and home life seem to be
eating into your free time all month.
Your c^timism and senseof humor will
get you through even when your pa
tience wears thin. You'llfeel alot better

after the 23rd when the promise of
romance and extra money combine to
lift your spirits. A co-worker comes to
your rescue when you have poblems
meeting a deadline.

CANCER
SeptembCT will usher in a calmer time
after all the activities of summer. An

emphasis on communicationsand work
helps keep you grounded firmly in the

"here and now". A close relaticMiship
will be in crisis around the 17th. The

Focusing too much on yourselfand not
enou^on your"significantother"could
get you in trouble during the first partof
September. A raise or promotion could
be in the wwks after the 15th — but

only if you accept the challenges of
fered you. Counton your intuititMi both
on the job and in love after the 24th.

UBRA
Your social calendar fills up quickly in

September. A focus on personal affairs
all month brings contact with influen
tial friends and family. They can help
you reach your goals if you'll let them.
Be sure to keep some time for yourself
to sort out goals and jsiorities for the
near futine. Work captures all your
attention after the 21sL Gentle persua
sion will wwk better than throwing
your weight around.

September 1990• Dimensions•Page 31

SCORPIO

AQUARIUS

You may feel you could be doing better

You seem to have a"sixth sense" about

financially than you are at the present

business and financial matters during
the first week of September. Use these

time. Spending for pleasure during the
first two weeks ofSeptember may have

feelings to advance your career and
improve your money picture. Try to
find time in your busy schedule to enjoy

thrown your budget off track. You will
have very good luck in both business
and private matters after the 23rd. Be

some social activities before the 26th.

selective aboutsocial events.Too much

After that you may be toosnowed under

partying can throw your ambitions at
work into a tailspin.

at work to take time out. A relationship
switches into high gear toward month's
end.

SAGlTEARnJS
PISCES

A big decision in the work arena de
mands all you attention during the ftfst
part of September. Don't be rushed.
Take yourtimeand think thingsthrough.

Interpersonal relationships are at the
forefront, both at work and at home,

during the first part of September. Be
careful who you choose to associate
with or you could wind up in hot water.
You and a partner reach an understand
ing abouta long-standing problem after
the 17th. Keep home and office inter
ests seperate to avoid new conficts.
You may be feeling restless towards the

Take time to listen to a friend who

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ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)
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Coyote Connection • 131 Gay St• 277-1088

organizations
Gay/Lesbian Association of UTA
P.O. Box 19348-77, UTA St 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 (conning soon)• 448-2292

P.O. Box 191443 75219 * 528-2426

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

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

Lesbian Information Line (LIL)

Lesbian/Gay Political Coalition
P.O. Box 224424 75222 * 828-9882
Lesbian Resource Center
1315 Sklles* 821-3999
Lesbian Visionaries
P.O. Box 191443 75219 *5284087

Gay/Lesbian Student

Metroplex Republicans

As^latlon at UT Austin *458-3971

P.O. Box 191033 75219 * 941-8114

Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338

Oak Lawn Comnunlty Services

Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby

P.O. box 191094 75219*520-8108

P.O. Box 2505 78768

Oak Lawn Symphonic Band

Metropolitan Community Church

P.O. Box 190973 75219 * 986-1751

1100 Springdale Rd. * 929-3660

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Oasis Ministry

288-9299 or 823-3105

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

Womyn Together
3920 Cedar Springs * 5284233

Waterloo Counseling Center
507 Powell 78703 * 322-9654

Texas Human Rights Foundation
2201 N. Lamar # 203 78705 * 479-8473

AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417

DENTON,TX(area code 817)
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COURAGE, Lesbian Gay Student Org.

DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
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Business Delivery Systems

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Clubs
Sue Ellen's * 3903 Cedar Springs * 559-0707

organizations
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P.O. Box 225831 75222 * 948-1546
AIDS Resource Center

4012-B Cedar Springs 75219
Dallas Gay Alliance
4012-B Cedar Springs 75219*528^233
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives
4012-B Cedar Springs *821-1653

Partners * 1612 Park Place Dr. * 927-9546

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

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

Clubs
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organizations

National Gay/Lesbian Task Force

AIDS Foundation
3927 Essex Lane • 623-6796

1517 U Street NW

c/o Switchboard •529-3211

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

Gay/Lesbian Students University of Houston

NY, NY 10012

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4800 Calhoun •529-3211

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Houston Gay Poiitlcai Caucus

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P.O. 00x66664 77266 - 521-1000

Women's Resource Center

Kingdom Community Church

P.O. Box 5089 73070

614 E. 19th • 862-7533

Lambda ALANON • Lambda Center for Alchohollcs
1214 Joanne'521-9772

Lesbian/Gay Students
University ol Houston - Ciear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
Metropoihan Community Church Of The
Resurrection -1919 Decatur - 861 -9149

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

Herland Sister Resources, inc.
2312 NW 39th 73112' 521-9696

Montrose Counseiing Center
900 Lovett #203 77006 - 529-0037

Montrose Pod League/Biiiiards - PJ 863-8482

SAN AhfTONIO,TX (area code 512)

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1475 W. Gray #163'522-5428
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The Circle -8021 Pinebrook - 341-2818

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Women's Softball League
6431 Pineshade - 868-6256

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Lubbock Lesbian/Gay Alliance

organizations
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202 N. St. ktery's - 349-3632
integrity/San Antonio
P.O. Box 150006 78212 - 6844920

River City Living Metropditan
Community Church
202 Holland 78212 - 822-1121

LISA (Lesbian Information SA)- 828-LISA (5472)
SALGA ■ San Antonio Lesbian &

P.O. Box 64746 79464 - 796-2403

Gay Assembly - 733-7300

Names Project/Lubbock - 796-1800 or 744-1957

SALSA - San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance
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Affirmation: United Methodists

San Antonio AIDS Foundation
P.O. 00X 120113 78212-9313

for Lecbian/Gay Concerns
P.O. Box 1021'Evanston, IL 60204

San Antonio Tavern Guild - 822-2823

AIDS Action Council

729 Eighth St. S.E. Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003 -(202) 547-3101
AIDS 800' 1-800-221-7044
Conference For Cathdic Lesbians

P.O. Box 436, Planetarium Station
New York, New York 10024
Hate Crime Line -1-800-347-HATE

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Lyie's Deck -120 E. Atol Si
P.O. Box 2326 78597 - 761-LYLE

National Gay Alliance for Young Adults, Inc.
P.O. Box 190426

Dallas, TX 752190426 •(214) 307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor
NY, NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Crislsiine
1-800-SOS-GAYS

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Dear Editor:

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every state in the United States for

a self-addressed stamped envelope AND

PHONE NUMBER to Anita Pace,P.O.
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(U.S.A.) Deadline is October 31st.
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they got through their loss. I'm also
including Canada, Australia, and New

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Zealand.

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ogy to speak of this pain and the impact
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GREAT SITCOMS!
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I would just like to make a comment
about all the positive lesbian characters

that have be«i showing up in prime
time during the last few years.
Although they are usually notrecurring
characters(with the exception ofABC's
"HeartBeat"), they do not follow the

"dyke who hates men" sterotype.
There have been lesbian characters on

"The Golden Girls" and "Desigiung
Women"to name just two. Now,if we
could only get a recurring character on
a hit show,that would be great But,at
least they are taking a few tiny steps.
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of the tunnel?

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

Marlboro/Miller

bar owners and bar patrons to decide

Boycott Takes Hold

the Miller issue for themselves. San

In Texas Cities

meetings of the San Antonio Tavern
Guild, has not yet made a decision
although a few bars have already
boycotted both Miller and Marlboro.

Gay bars and establishments across the
country have taken Marlboro cigarettes
outoftheir vending machines to protest
the Phillip MorrisCo.'sfinancial support
ofthe campaign ofSenator Jesse Helms
(R-NC).
Helms hascontinued to viciously attack

Antonio, after several emergency

Case Against §21.06

the gay community during his years in

Reveals Latest

the Senate. He is wildly opposed to all

Findings on Anti-Gay

issues of gay rights and AIDS funding
and research. Phillip Morris has
contributed heavily to Helmscampaign
chest through the years.

Phillip Morris (PM) is the parent
company of both Marlboro cigarettes
and Miller beer. The Marlboro brand is
PM's biggest seller.

While many bars are pulling Marlboros
outoftheir vending machines,the Miller
boycott is not progressing so smoothly.
The Dallas Tavern Guild has stated that

Miller has done little to support the
Dallas Gay community and has
encouraged the boycott. As a result,
most Dallas bars are no longer selling
Miller Beer. Other cities supporting the

Miller boycott include New Orleans,
Portland, Oregon and Seattle,
Washington and some bars in San
Francisco.

On the other hand,Houston bar owners

have opted not to support the Miller
boycott due to Miller's support of the
Houston gay community through the
years.

Austin has decided to allow individual

Prejudice
AUSTIN - The Texas sodomy law,and
other similar legislation, reinforces
hostility, discrimination, and violence
againstlesbians and gay men and hinders
efforts at AIDS education and

prevention says new research which
has come to light as a result of the case

against§21.06ofthe TexasPenal Code.
The case,called Morales el. at vs. The

State of Texas, is a challenge to the

constitutionality of the Texas Sodomy
law, which makes sexual relations
between adults of the same sex a crime

in Texas. The research was part of the

affidavits presented in the motion for
summary judgement recently filed by
the Texas Human Rights Foundation

(THRF). The summary motion would
have the law declared unconstitutional

by ajudge,making full trial unnecessary.
The motion includes testimony by Dr.

Gregory Herek, an award-winning
research psychologist at the University
ofCalifornia at Davis. First stating that
"homosexual behavior is common in

September 1990 • Dimensions •Page

7

societies throughout the world . . .
whether the particular culture admire,
vilify,orignoreit,"and that"a minimum
of 6% of the American population is

likely to report homosexual acdvity to
their doctor, making early diagnosis
and ueaunent difficult. AIDS research

self-identitified as gay." Dr. Herek
says that legislation such as the Texas
sodomy law does not decrease the

and pardcipate in research projects

and funding are also affected because

gay men areless likely to comeforward
The case of Morales et at vs. The Stat
ofTexas is part of an ongoing battle bv

incidence of homosexual activity, nor
does it p"omote mental health. In fact,
such laws primarily serve to reinforce
hostility, discrimination, and violence
against lesbians and gay men, while
making AIDS educadon and research

the THRF against §21.06.

For more informadon on this case or
other work of THRF, call (5i2) 479
8473

more difficult and less effecdve.

The sodomy law also makes it less
likely that gay people will be qten
about their sexuality with non-gay
acquaintancesand co-workers,because
they fear sdgmatizadon, job loss, or
othCT negad veconsequences.Dr.Herek
points to research which shows that the
development of a close personal reladonship with a memberofa"minority"
groupis cwie ofthe mostpowerful means
of combatting any form of prejudice.
Such reladonships are discouraged by
existence of the sodomy law. Secdon
§21.06also makes itless likely that gay
men and lesbians who are vicdms of

violence will report the crimes. Lesbi
ans and gay men also fear encountering
addidonal homphobia from law offi

DoUas aids Study to
Focus on IvCsbians
DALLAS - The Nelson-Tebedo Clinic

(associated with the Dallas Gay Alli
ance)will be sponsoring a study begin
ning in September to determine the

actual and perceived impact of AIDS
on the Dallas Lesbian Community.
The quesdonaire will be available at

local bookstores and through various
women's newsletters in an effort to

reach as many women as possible.

Pardcipadon in the study will help to
assure accurate analysis and help to
determine future educadonal programs
and projects at the Nelson-Tebedo
Clinic.

cers and others when they learn about
the victim's sexual orientadon.

In Texas,a recent survey by the Dallas

Gay AlliaiKe found that nearly onefourth of gay men and lesbians have
been threatened with physical harm
because of their sexual orientadon.

Almostone-fifth ofthoserepordng said
that they were actually attacked.
Another major impact of the sodomy
law, according to Dr. Herek, is the
difficulty it creates in efforts to combat
the AIDS epidemic. People are less

GIAAD Fights for Gay
and Lesbian Artists
NEW YORK - The New York chapter
ofthe Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against
Defamadon (GLAAD/NY) is urging
members of the President's Commis

sion on the NadonalEndowmentfor the

Arts(NEA)to"take a strong leadership
role and stand firm against... expres
sions of homophobia"

The Commission was formed by Presi-

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dent Bush to make suggestions on pos
sible ways to restructure the process by

gay.

which the NEA determines which art

In addition to writing letters to the

ists should be awarded grants. The

Commission's members, through it's
Freedom of Expression project,

Commission is thePresident's response

artists — three of which were openly

to recent attacks on the NEA by Senator

GLAAD/NY has also written letters to

Jesse Helms and other right-wing legis
lators who are particularly incensed by

every Congressperson asking them to

the NEA's supportofartists who depict
gay and lesbian themed work.
"The right wing's assault on artistic

support NEA funding of gay and les
bian artists; has worked with the Na

concern to all Americans," said Craig

tional Gay & Lesbian Task Force to
launch and sustain a national post card
and letterwriting campaign; and was
represented at a recent meeting with

Davidson, GLAAD/NY's Executive

NEA staff to discuss these issues face-

freedom of expression should be of

Director."Gays and lesbians have been

to-face.

singled out so far, but we are only the
first of many victims in a war that all

Founded in 1985, GLAAD is the only
national organization devoted primar
ily to discouraging negative stereotypes

stand to lose."

Earlier this year. Congress prohibited
the NEA from funding "homoeroticism."Morerecendy,NEA's ChairJohn
Frohnmayer took the highly criticized
step of rejecting the NEA's peer review
panel's recommendation to supportfour

and misinformation about lesbians and

gay men.It pursues it's goal by organ
izing grass-roots response to public
bigotry and working with the media to
improve coverage of issues that con
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What's Goia' Oa
A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
AUSTIN - Yes, we've finally got our

DJ's from area bars. For more info on

own! The LONE STAR WOMEN'S

the event, call (512) 646-TGRA. To

MUSIC FESTIVAL will be held in

sign up your team for the volleyball
toumey,call Lance at(512)822-0051.

Austin on October 5,6 & 7. Featured

performers will include Nancy Scott,
Laura Love, Lara Linette, Susan
Colton,The Therapy Sisters,the Fontanelles and many, many more. There

HOUSTON -TheMontrose Counsel

ing Center will host Women's Week
end 1990 on October 26 & 27 at the

will also be arts and crafts booths,

University of Houston Hilton (4800

river rafting on the Guadalupe,and all
kinds of watersports including fishing!

Calhoun). The theme for the weekend
will be "Embracing Women's Leg
acy: Our Healing Connection".
Workshops will be offered, as well as

The festival also coincides with Octo-

berfest in Fredricksburg! If you want
more info, write: Lone Star Women's
Music Festival,ATTN:DIM,P.O.Box

"playshops" on music, art, writing and
games.For registration information call

2650, Austin, TX 78768.

(713)529-0037 or write to: Women's

DALLAS - The annual Black Tie Din

ter, 900 Lovett, Suite 203, Houston,

ner will be held Saturday, September
22nd at the Fairmont Hotel. Organiz

TX 77006

ers are expecting 1200 guests. The

DALLAS - A 3-day women's film
festival is currently in the planning
stages for this fall. The festival will

Weekend,Montrose Counseling Cen

dinner benefits local Dallas organiza
tions, including Lesbian Visionaries,
as well as the Human Rights Cam

paign Fund based in Washington,D.C.
Tickets are $150.00 per person. For
more info, call Kay at.528-4087.

include regional and international
works,as well as works by local artists.

If you are interested in volunteering to
help with the event, call and leave a
message at(214)824-0743.

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio

Chapter of the Texas Gay Rodeo As

HOUSTON - A strange and wonderful

sociation (TGRA) wUl host the First

rumor has been heard in certain circles

Annual Fall Fest'90 on Sunday,Sep

around Houston recently. The rumor is
that the RANCH is moving to bigger
and better quarters. Keep your eye on

tember 16th in San Pedro Park. The

event will run from noon to 8pm and
will include booths, games, dancing,a
volleyball tournament, and of course,
beer. Music will be provided by guest

this space for further info! Of course,
it's no rumor that the RANCH features

great drink specials all week long ...

September 1990 • Dimensions • Page 11

including 500 Draft Beer All Day and
All Night on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays & Sundays. Coming up in
September Amiga de Houston will
sponsor a Tex-Mex Dance benefit on

the 16th from 4pm-8pm at the RANCH.

Becky Contreras will be the guest DJ
and will play your favorite Tex-Mex
music. Cover will be $5 at the door or

S4 with your Voters Registration Card.

on out to the CIRCLE on Wednesday

nights for"ThirtySomething Night"that's right, music for the Baby Boom
generation! Tuesday Night Topics for
September are: A Short Story/Poetry
Reading on the 4th. The reading is
open to anyone and you may read either
your own work or someone else's work
that you admire; and "I Passed For
Straight", a skit to be performed by a

group from Austin on the 18th. And,

AUSTIN - Soon girls,I promisell have
it on good authority that NEXUS will

last but not least, get your boots pol
ished 'cause Dena Kaye is coming to

be opening soon in a downtown Austin

the CIRCLE on the 14th of October!

location.I'vereceived letters and phone
calls by the dozens asking about an
address and exact opening date,butI'm

not at liberty to say just yet I will say
that I will have all the details in next

month's Dimensions,so hang in there!

FORT WORTH - Be sure to get out to

PARTNERS on Labor Day Weekend
wn they will have special guest enter
tainers and a DJ nightly. Plus, don't
miss out on their great drinks at great

prices! Be sure to tell Barbara Hello
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Dear Aoj^s
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS

Dear Readers,

active(yet)as it is in Dallas,we do have

Last month's letter"Crossroads ofTrue

alot to offer.

Love"(August '90) in which a Dallas
woman complained about her lover
living in San Antonio, has created a

I resent having my city being berated as
"where gay bashing is express." Like

small rebellion from the women of that

ans & gays off the police force.
This is a beautiful city with a great gay
community. The women here are very
supportive and are working very hard to
help the community. Maybe "Cross
roads" could be of some help in this
area instead ofjustcomplaining that we

city. In the interest of equal time,I am
printing some of the letters I have re
ceived below.

Dear Agnes,
I have lived in San Antonio for 20 years
and I've never felt hke my hfestyle has
had to be hidden.I hug & kiss my lover

she said, at least we don't throw lesbi

aren't good enough for her.

Angry in S.A.

wherever and whenever I feel the need.

Wedon'texchange affection in astraight

Dear Agnes,

bar at 2:30 A.M.—we are careful with

This woman may "feel a certain 'hush'
thing" in San Antonio, but I feel a
certain "snob" thing in Dallas. Just

our surroundings, but only because we
can't be bothered.Moststraightcouples
don't exchange any affection in those

because you live in a city with a well-

circumstances either.

organized,centralized gay community,

The world is not safe and being cau
tious is important It isn't advisable to
take a moonlight walk down a dark

you have no right to come and criticize
our community. We are working as

alley either.
Besides, Dallas didn't get so under
standing overnight You and your lover

both the attitudes in this city and the

could be involved in the growth of San
Antonio. We hope you'll consider
experiencing the River City.
Alamo Fan

hard and as fast as we can to change
misconceptions about our city's gay
community.
Living in Dallas does not make you a
better lesbian,nor does it make you less
susceptible to anti-gay violence. For
you to make these kinds of blanket

statements against San Antonio makes

Dear Agnes,

me very angry.

Even though the San Antonio gay &

There are wonderful, caring women

lesbian community is not as politically

here,just as there are in Dallas. At least

Page 14• Dimensions • September 1990

give us a fair chance before you judge.
P.S. Yes, you can hold hands on the
Rivenvalk if you so choose.You will be
in no more danger than if you held

San Antonio does have it's drawbacks.

Being a predominantly Catholic city,
we have a harder time overcoming the
stigma ofbeing gay.But,we manage to

hands outside the Oak Lawn area of

get along just the same.

Dallas. A few sideways glances is
probably all the harassment you'll get

I'm sure that you and your lover would
be welcome additions to our fair city.

Your"life" may be in Dallas,butif your

Hushed Up in S.A.

"heartand soulmate"arein San Antonio,

then that's where you ought to be!

Dear Agnes,
. .. All cities have their problems,
Dallas hasa centralized gay community,

but they won't allow lesbians on the
police force, and they've got at least
one very homophobic judge that I can
think of. Our gay community may not
be centralized in one area,but it is large

Waiting to
Welcome

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ING
by Tasha Sumner

Let's face it "Coming out" is
one ofthe hardest things lesbi

ansand gay men arefaced with.
Theprocessofcoming out,both

to yourself and to others, is
fraught with anxiety.
National Coming Out Day

(NCOD) happens on October
11th. Organizers of the event
urge all of us to "take the next
step" in the coming out proc
ess.In view ofthis, we thought
we would examine the process
of coming out, as well as the
benefits and drawbacks.

September 1990 • Dimensions • Page 17

STEP 1;

avoid a confrontation with family

Coming Out

Many gays will choose to come out to a
sympathetic family member fu-st. De
pending on what kind of reaction they
get,they will tell another family mem

To Yourself
Admitting to yourself that you are
homosexual can be a long, arduous
process. Our families (and society in
general) "assume" that we will be

members.

ber, and so on. Others may choose to
call a"family meeting"and announce it
to everyone at once. Either way, the

heterosexual. Their expectations lead

closet door is hard to close once it has

us to believe that any course other than

cause much pain to theemerging homo

been opened even a crack.
For many, the freedom to call your
mother and cry when you've broken up
with a girlfriend is worth all the worry

sexual. The high suicide rate among

and discomfort of fu-st coming out.

heterosexuality is unacceptable.
This "homophobic" atmosphere can

gay teens is evidenceofthefear and low

self-esteem that coming out to yourself
can bring.
The visibility of happy, healthy homo

STEP 3:

sexuals can do much to alleviate some

Coming out on thejob is a big step.For

of the fears of being gay. The gradual
process of integrating thoughts, feel
ings and sexual experience into a new

jumping. Coming out on the job can

definition ofourselves as a homosexual

can be much less frightening with the
presence of positive gay role models.

Your Job
most of us it is the one hurdle we avoid
mean loss of income and security, as

well as making it harder to geta newjob
should yoin boss not be understanding.
However,those that have come out on

the job (and kept it) say that, despite

STEP 2:

Your Family

some initial setbacks, life is easier. No

more trying to explain the flowers that

Although the rejection by family

came withouta card. No more trying to
remember to change all your pronouns

members is a very real consideration,

to "he".

issues ofself-esteem lead many ofus to
tell ourfamilies aboutour sexual orien

tation. Although most parents are ac
cepting ofthe factthattheir child is gay,

the risk of rejection means that many
lesbians and gay men will never tell
their parents or siblings abouttheir true
feelings. Many homosexuals will even
marry someone of the opposite sex to

Coming out,no matter how far,is a very

personal decision.There are many who
choose to stay in the closet forever.
There are also many who may come out

to family and friends but stay closeted
on thejob(or vice versa)Emotional and
financial considerations keep most of
us from throwing caution to the wind

Page 18• Dimensions • September 1990

National Coming Out Day is an annual

and coming out to everyone. You know
whatis best for you and how far you can
open that closet door without doing

event. The date, October 11th, com

damage to yourself.

for Lesbian and Gay Rights. If you

memorates the 1987 March on Washin-

Ofcourse,it would be wonderful to not

would like more information on Na

have to worry about being rejected,
fired orotherwiseemotionally trampled
for just being who we are. In a more
perfect society all of our closet doors
could be wide open.
Thel988 "Coming Out Kit" from the

tional Coming Out Day, you can write
to: NCOD,P.O. Box 15524, Santa Fe,
New Mexico 87506,or call:(505)982-

NCOD says it best:

"Our invisibility is the core of our
oppression, we experience hate,
fear,and prejudicebecause people

2558.

Also,be sure to check your local book
stores(gay and mainstream) for Com
ing Out: An Act of Love by Robert
Eichberg to be available in early Sep
tember.

don't know who we are. But we
know. We are their sons and

daughters, brothers and sisters,
and mothers and fathers."

We truly are everywhere. Everyone
knows at least one of us. We are doctors

and lawyers and Indian chiefs. We

work in every field at every level. We
touch the lives of millions of people
every day and their view of homosexu

ality would improve considerably if
they knew who we are.

Many people are afraid of homosexual

ity because they imagine that homo
sexuals are those"weirdos" they see on
the news every so often. They don't

realize that we are their family, neigh
bors, friends, and co-workers. If, by
coming out, each of us can change the
mind of just one person per year. It
wouldn't be long before the discrimina

tion we face now would be only a
memory.

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NH Austin Soon!
September 1990 • Dimensions • Page 21

What A Wortd,
What A WoRU)?
"Just Say 'No'" To
Phillip Morris
BY NANCY FORD

By now you've all heard about the
Miller Brewing/Phillip Morris
controversy, yes? No? Okay — once

I don't smoke.Don't need to: I reside in

more:

capital ofthesouthwest I automatically

As for me,the choice is a simple one. A)
Houston, the noxious emmissions

Seems that the MB/PM folks are — in

receive toxic levels of tar and nicotine

a big way—fmancial supporters ofthat
wacky Senator from North Carolina,

justby being conscious. And,B)I don't

Jesse Helms. You remember Jesse —

taste that turns me off—beer is beer is

like Miller beer. It's not so much the

he's the one who opposes the Hate

beer. Rather, it's that I'm intellectually

Crimes Statistics Act, funding to the

opposed to the concept of"light" beer
in general, and Miller was the first to
introduce it."Light"beer,indeed.Makes

National Endowment for the Arts, all

AIDS funding, and virtually any
legislation that might benefit lesbians
and gays, period. Needless to say, ol'
Jesse is a busy guy.
As a result, many gay/lesbian decision
makers have chosen to officially abstain
from purchasing products manufactured
under the huge Phillip Morris corporate

umbrella, thereby not lending support
to a supporter of a politician who goes
out of his way not to support us.
At this writing Dallas is going the route
of the boycott. Houston is not, leaving
the decision to the discretion of the
individual consumer. The vote is still
out in Waxahachie.

as much sense as dietetic M&M's.

But, as more time passes, the more

complex this whole issue is becoming.
In order to do this political consumer
abstinance thing right, it's more than

just cigs and brews that will have to be
sacrificed. So, not that you asked, but
justso you know and can cast your own

moral judgement, below is a list of
items that may help Phillip Morris reelect Jesse Helms if we continue to

purchase them — even with a coupon.
Marlboro, Virginia Slims, Merit,
Benson & Hedges, Parliament,
Cambridge, Alpine, Chesterfield and

Page 22• Dimensions • September 1990

Lark. But, tell the truth, do you know
anybody who smokes Larks?)

Miller Beer, Lite, Sharp's, Lowenbrau
and Milwaukee's best. All Post

Products, Minute Rice and Oro-wheat

products. Jell-0. That's right — no

more pudding pops. So much for those
romantic eyenings in front of the
freezer, girls.

Actually this could all work out for the
best. In retrospect it's clear that by
ayoiding consumption of these rightwing affiliated products,notonly might
we sleep a little more soundly with the
partner ofour choice,but we also might
drop a couple pounds in the process.
After all, there's nothing like being

Sanka, Maxwell House, Entemann's,

syelte and politically
simultaneously.

Tang and Kool-Aid. Parkay. Not
butter, Parkay. Philadelphia Cream
Cheese, Cracker Barrel and Breyer's
Ice cream. Say goodbye to the big

Nancy Ford's September Play Dates:
13-29 - Houston Skyline Theater "Award Zone" - Original Comedy

daddies of luncheon meat, both Oscar

Meyer

and

Louis Rich. No more

Miracle Whip. No more VeWeeta. No
more Cool-Whip. Dear God in
Heayen, no more Cool-Whip?

correct

Reyiew,caII759-0701 forreseryations;
6th - Missouri St. Station,

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The Distopian
Tale of a Girl

and Her Biker,by

PAT CALIFIA

DOC 81 FLUFF ARE MACHO SLUTS
When Doc leaves a wild biker party with the cute and kinlqr

young Fliofif, trouble follows, in a new sizzler from the author of
Macho Sluts.

"Pat Caliila is at her hot, wet, trashy best."
— Lambda Book Report

"Outstanding." — The Advocate

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

Murder Is
Relative
by Karen Saum

A Room

Full of Women
by Elisabeth Nonas

We'll start this month with Murder Is

Relative by Karen Saum (Naiad Press,
Inc. $8.95). The story begins when
Brigid Donovan,arecovering alcohohc,
is assigned by matriarch Claire Du Lac
to write the history of a charitable or
ganization. But, that isn't all Mrs. Du
Lac wants. She also wants Brigid to
find out who murdered her son-in-law,

Genevieve, his illegitimate son Sid?
The suspects and family members are
too numerous to list

Although I enjoyed the book,I found it
very superficial. In meeting all the
characters,itseems you never really get

to know any ofthem or truly understand
their relationship to one another.
This is a book with too many issues.

David Thome.

The focus on alcoholism contributes

Could it be his wife,his daughter Sister

very little to the book and leans towards

September 1990• Dimensions • Poge 25

being "preachy". Many of the major
characters are either heavy drinkers or
recovering alcoholics, and while this
fact is pointed out, it does nothing to
increase our understanding of those
characters and their motivations. I
understand the need to educate our

community about the effects of alco
holism, but I'm not convinced that a

murder mystery is the right vehicle for

that education.I found myself trying to

keep up with who was still drinking and
who was recovering instead of who was
on the list of suspects.

Rodin Full of Women relies on nothing
but the lives ofthe characters to provide
the story. It is a refreshing change from
the over-complicated plots of many
lesbian novels. It is the story of my
friends and your friends put in black
and white.

Both Murder Is Relative and A Room

Full of Women are available for $8.95
from Naiad Press,Inc.P.O.Box 10543,

Tallahassee, PL 32302, or from your
favorite bookstore. If ordering direct,
please include 15% postage. Complete
catalogs are available upon request.

Now we'll look at A Room Full of

Women by Elisabeth Nonas (Naiad
Press,Inc.,$8.95). Amazingly,I found
afriend in almostevery character in this

outstanding novel of contemporary
lesbian life. The names are different,
butin each character lurked my real-life
friends and acquaintances.
The story revolves around Blair Wilder
who,unlike her friends,doesn't want a
permanent relationship, and Natalie

urious
imes

Bazarian who is the envy of mostofher
friends because of her ten-year rela
tionship with Annie Weiss.

Blair and Natalie are both having seri
ous second thoughts about their choice

da as

of lifestyle.

A new love interest, a friend dying of
AIDS,and an ailing mother are causing
Blair to rethink her solitary existence.
Natalie is questioning everything in her

mind

life including her career and her rela
tionship with Annie.
As both women set out to find out what

aoul

it is they really want, they will learn
more about themselves, their friends
and each other.

This book has wonderful insights into

[M«(l order welcome * Aek far our

the lesbian community of the 90's. A

eetelogua of books, sfeo.1

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Are You
A Real
Friend

Therearefunfnends.suppwtivefriends,

2. A friend is leaving on a business trip

"best" friends and "fair-weather"

and asks you to take her to the airport.

friends,and then there are Real Friends.

You:

Which are you? The following short

a.politely say"no"and remind her that
since it is a business trip her company
should pay for a cab.
b. agree to take her if you don't have

quiz should give you an idea!

1. You are getting ready for a really
"hot" date when a friend calls crying
because shejustIroke up with herlover.

anything else to do that day.
c.rearrange your whole day to take her.

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a. tell you've got a date and you'll call
her in the morning when she feels bet
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b.call and ask your date ifshe can pick
you up at a later time so that you can go
and comfort your friend.
c.stand your date up so you can rush to

her aid.

3. Your car iM-eaks down on the way
home from a long trip, you call:
a. your mother, you wouldn't ask any
one else.

b. the auto club.

c. an acquaintance in a nearby town.

4.One ofyourfriends is dating a woman

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you can't stand. When they ask you
over for dinner you:
a.go.You haven't really given yourself
a chance to get to know her.
b. say no. You don't want to put your
self through that.
c. go because you can't let your friend

answer may be that you take more than
you give. You may expect your friends
to always be there for you yet resent it
when they need you. Make an effort to
"be there" for them. This may mean a
few sacrifices on your part,butit will be
well worth it when you are more easily

down.

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5. Since your best friend got a new

friends will also be pleasantly surprised
at the change in you.

lover, you haven't heard much from
her. You:

11-18

a.Call so often she threatens to unplug

You are a great friend! You know how
to be supportive without ignoring your
own needs. You are always there when
your friends really need you, but you
know when you have to quit giving and
ask for some support for yourself.

the phone.

b. Call once and quit. You don't have
time to chase after her.

c. Call every so often. After all, you
understand that new relationships take
alot of time and attention.

Answer the following True or False.

19-24

1. Friends are for life if you nurture the

You are a very good friend...too good.

friendship.

You have a tendency to sacrifice all

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1.a-1

b-2

c-3

your needs for those of your friends.
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even when you want to. You may also
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b-1

c-3

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3.a-3
4. a-2

b-2
b-1

c-1
c-3

5.a-3

b-1

c-2

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What's in the stars for you this month?

ARIES

decision about whether to continue this

Work is highlighted this month. You
have a chance to improve your skills
and performance cm the job. Don't go
overboard and focus all you attention
on work or you could wind up with
major conflicts at home.Travel may be

relationship will be left up to you.Weigh
all possibilities carefully before mak
ing a decision.

LEO
You seem to getbogged down in details

in the cards after the 24th.

either at work or in trying to manage

TAJJBXJS

your personal finances. Pay attention
and you could reap some great rewards
from thisseemingly endless task.When

Yourimagination could give youa boost
in any creative endeavors during Sep
tember. Your future, both on the job
and at home seems much clearer after
the 17th.Social events and romance fill

all is said and done,a few days off will
not only help your attitude, it will also
help strengthen your commitmentto an
on-going relationship.

your fiee time. Blending business and
pleasure could be the key to success in

VIRGO

the immediate fiiture.

GEIMDDKI
Your family and home life seem to be
eating into your free time all month.
Your c^timism and senseof humor will
get you through even when your pa
tience wears thin. You'llfeel alot better

after the 23rd when the promise of
romance and extra money combine to
lift your spirits. A co-worker comes to
your rescue when you have poblems
meeting a deadline.

CANCER
SeptembCT will usher in a calmer time
after all the activities of summer. An

emphasis on communicationsand work
helps keep you grounded firmly in the

"here and now". A close relaticMiship
will be in crisis around the 17th. The

Focusing too much on yourselfand not
enou^on your"significantother"could
get you in trouble during the first partof
September. A raise or promotion could
be in the wwks after the 15th — but

only if you accept the challenges of
fered you. Counton your intuititMi both
on the job and in love after the 24th.

UBRA
Your social calendar fills up quickly in

September. A focus on personal affairs
all month brings contact with influen
tial friends and family. They can help
you reach your goals if you'll let them.
Be sure to keep some time for yourself
to sort out goals and jsiorities for the
near futine. Work captures all your
attention after the 21sL Gentle persua
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SCORPIO

AQUARIUS

You may feel you could be doing better

You seem to have a"sixth sense" about

financially than you are at the present

business and financial matters during
the first week of September. Use these

time. Spending for pleasure during the
first two weeks ofSeptember may have

feelings to advance your career and
improve your money picture. Try to
find time in your busy schedule to enjoy

thrown your budget off track. You will
have very good luck in both business
and private matters after the 23rd. Be

some social activities before the 26th.

selective aboutsocial events.Too much

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partying can throw your ambitions at
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You may be feeling restless towards the

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during the last week. Take time out to
review your financial position.

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this month when some of your long-

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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 St 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 (conning soon)• 448-2292

P.O. Box 191443 75219 * 528-2426

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

organizations
Affirmation (Mettiodist)
7403 Shoal Creek* 451-2329
Austin Lambda * P.O. Box 5455 78763

Lesbian Information Line (LIL)

Lesbian/Gay Political Coalition
P.O. Box 224424 75222 * 828-9882
Lesbian Resource Center
1315 Sklles* 821-3999
Lesbian Visionaries
P.O. Box 191443 75219 *5284087

Gay/Lesbian Student

Metroplex Republicans

As^latlon at UT Austin *458-3971

P.O. Box 191033 75219 * 941-8114

Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338

Oak Lawn Comnunlty Services

Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby

P.O. box 191094 75219*520-8108

P.O. Box 2505 78768

Oak Lawn Symphonic Band

Metropolitan Community Church

P.O. Box 190973 75219 * 986-1751

1100 Springdale Rd. * 929-3660

WANT(Women In The Arts)

Oasis Ministry

288-9299 or 823-3105

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

Womyn Together
3920 Cedar Springs * 5284233

Waterloo Counseling Center
507 Powell 78703 * 322-9654

Texas Human Rights Foundation
2201 N. Lamar # 203 78705 * 479-8473

AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417

DENTON,TX(area code 817)
organizations
COURAGE, Lesbian Gay Student Org.

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

do Student Activities Center
P.O. Box 5067 76203 * 382-3813

14902 Preston Rd. 75240 * 733-1108

FT. WORTH (area code 817)

Crossroads Marftet * 3930 Cedar Springs

clubs

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 * 559-0707

organizations
Afflrmatbn (Methodist)
P.O. Box 225831 75222 * 948-1546
AIDS Resource Center

4012-B Cedar Springs 75219
Dallas Gay Alliance
4012-B Cedar Springs 75219*528^233
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives
4012-B Cedar Springs *821-1653

Partners * 1612 Park Place Dr. * 927-9546

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

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

Clubs
Ranch *9125 S. Main * 666-3464

September 1990• Dimensions • Page 33

organizations

National Gay/Lesbian Task Force

AIDS Foundation
3927 Essex Lane • 623-6796

1517 U Street NW

c/o Switchboard •529-3211

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

Gay/Lesbian Students University of Houston

NY, NY 10012

AIDS HOTUNE

4800 Calhoun •529-3211

Gay & Lesbian Switchboard
P.O. Box 66591 77266
'
529-3211

Houston Gay Poiitlcai Caucus

NORMAN,OK (area code 405)
organizations

P.O. 00x66664 77266 - 521-1000

Women's Resource Center

Kingdom Community Church

P.O. Box 5089 73070

614 E. 19th • 862-7533

Lambda ALANON • Lambda Center for Alchohollcs
1214 Joanne'521-9772

Lesbian/Gay Students
University ol Houston - Ciear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
Metropoihan Community Church Of The
Resurrection -1919 Decatur - 861 -9149

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

Herland Sister Resources, inc.
2312 NW 39th 73112' 521-9696

Montrose Counseiing Center
900 Lovett #203 77006 - 529-0037

Montrose Pod League/Biiiiards - PJ 863-8482

SAN AhfTONIO,TX (area code 512)

PWA Coaikion ■ Houston

clul}s

1475 W. Gray #163'522-5428
Womynspaca

The Circle -8021 Pinebrook - 341-2818

P.O. Box 980601 77098-0601
880-9517 or 521-0780

Women's Softball League
6431 Pineshade - 868-6256

LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806}
organizations
Lubbock Lesbian/Gay Alliance

organizations
Dignity/San Antonio
202 N. St. ktery's - 349-3632
integrity/San Antonio
P.O. Box 150006 78212 - 6844920

River City Living Metropditan
Community Church
202 Holland 78212 - 822-1121

LISA (Lesbian Information SA)- 828-LISA (5472)
SALGA ■ San Antonio Lesbian &

P.O. Box 64746 79464 - 796-2403

Gay Assembly - 733-7300

Names Project/Lubbock - 796-1800 or 744-1957

SALSA - San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance
P.O. 00X 12715 78212

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Coordinator; Jim 228-9877

Affirmation: United Methodists

San Antonio AIDS Foundation
P.O. 00X 120113 78212-9313

for Lecbian/Gay Concerns
P.O. Box 1021'Evanston, IL 60204

San Antonio Tavern Guild - 822-2823

AIDS Action Council

729 Eighth St. S.E. Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003 -(202) 547-3101
AIDS 800' 1-800-221-7044
Conference For Cathdic Lesbians

P.O. Box 436, Planetarium Station
New York, New York 10024
Hate Crime Line -1-800-347-HATE

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX
(area code 512)
accofnodatlons
Lyie's Deck -120 E. Atol Si
P.O. Box 2326 78597 - 761-LYLE

National Gay Alliance for Young Adults, Inc.
P.O. Box 190426

Dallas, TX 752190426 •(214) 307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor
NY, NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Crislsiine
1-800-SOS-GAYS

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