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To The Tditor
Expressing the Opinions & Viewpoints of Dimensions' Readers
has questioned why we would choose
to spend so much time with women
instead of with gay men exclusively.
This has gotten me to thinking — do

WHY CAN'T WE BE
FRIENDS?
Dear Dimensions:
I would like to address an issue which

really surprises me and which I find to
be quite a shame; that many gay men
cannotcomprehend having a close rela
tionship with lesbians.
Over the last year or so, my lover and I
have become the best of friends with a

lesbian couple,and we feel like we have
never had more sincere friends. The

four of us have so much fun together,
doing everything from picnic outings
by the lake to relaxed dinners at each
other's homes. They are true friends
that we know we could turn to in a time

of need and they would be there —
which is more than I can say for the

many other gay men and lesbians feel
this way? Is itjust because these people
aren't sexually attracted to members of
the opposite sex thatthey feel they can't
socialize with them? I would find it

extremely ironic that our community
would choose to perpetuate our differ
ences rather than grow together in united
friendship. Not a day goes by that I
don't count my blessings for having
such wonderful,beautiful people in my
life as these two women.

I would be interested to hear further
comment on this issue from other

members ofthe gay community.Maybe

majority of gay male acquaintances of

I'm mistaken in my conclusions...and
what a great mistake that would be!

ours.

David A. Clarke

A particular person who comes to mind

Austin, TX

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The N'Ewh
From Around the Region,the Country & the World
gion of the NLC,ccHitact Kathy Rome
at(214)941-0375.For registration and
information on the NLC-Gulf Region
meeting in Eureka Springs, AR, call
KarenLewisat(405)528-3151 or Maria
at(405)525-7996.

Region Wide Group
Meets to Plan

Strategy For National
Lesbian Conference
The Gulf Region of the National Les
bian Conference(Arkansas,Louisiana,
Oklahoma and Texas) met at Arrow
head State Park in central Oklahoma

August 31-Sept. 3,1990.It was hosted
by Herland Sister Resources,an Okla
homa-based women's resource center,
at their fall retreat.

Two ofthe problems indigenous to this
area that were discussed are: inade

quate representation ofthe large Native
American peculation and the invisibil
ity ofrural lesbians and the difficulty of
ilnding and reaching out to them.
Gulf Region delegates to the NLC
SteeringCommittee wereelected.These

include three permanent delegates:
Karen Lewis,Josi Mata,Alpha Thomas
and one tempwary delegate.

The next meeting of the NLC-Gulf
Region will be held November 2-4 in

Eureka Springs, Arkansas at the Peidmont Bed and Breakfast.

The National Lesbian Conference will

be held April24-28 in Atlanta,Gewgia.
The purpose of this conference is to
satisfy the Lesbian Nation's need to
create, publicize and implement a na

tional lesbian agenda. Through this
conference, lesbians meet each other,
identify common issues,havefun,build

coalitions,and plan for their collective
future.

For more information on the Gulf Re

Kowalski Denied

Right to Attend
Pride Day
Judge. Robert Campbell has denied

permission for Sharon Kowalski to at
tend and be recognized by the first
National Disability Pride Day that was
held October 6th in Boston, MA. Ac-

ending to the court-appointed social
workn.JudgeCampbellfeltit was"not
in Sharon's best interest right now" to
be allowed to attend the event.

"This is another clear example of why 1
need to be Sharon's guardian", said
Karen Thompson. "1 asked Sharon if
she wanted to go to this event,she said
yes. 1 am the only one who has taken
Sharon's wishes into account and has
listened to Sharon."

NOW Vice President Rosemary

Dempsey stated,"It is outrageous that
Sharon Kowalski should be denied the

right to attend the National Disability
Pride Day. Judge Campbell's decision
is arbitrary and insensitive. Sharon
should be deciding what she wants to
attend. Karen Thompson is clearly the

best qualiHed guardian becauseshe will
represent what Sharon wants."
Thompson, who has been fighting for
Kowalski's rights for over six years,

November 1990• Dimensions•Page

7

filed a petition last year to be appointed
Sharon Kowalski's guardian. A hear
ing on the request was scheduled for
August2at which time Thompson had
hoped for a decision. Judge Campbell
cancelled the hearing because the press
demanded,and was granted by the ap
pellate court, the right to be present at
the hearing. It was decided that the

pointed guardian.If it is not,then she is
the best qualified."
Despite this temporary setback, Th
ompson is confident that the profes
sional testimony of the hearings will
support her petition for guardianship.
"Tliis hearing should validate what I
have been saying is best for Sharon all
along", said Thompson.

arguments ofcounsel would be submit

ted to the courtin writing and the Judge
would rule by theendofAugustwhether
to award guardianship to Karen Th
ompson or to order an evidentiary hear

1990 AIDS
Foundation Houston
Walkathon Slated

ing. On August 30, Judge Campbell
issued an order calling for the eviden
tiary hearing stating that significant is

The Second Annual AIDS Foundation

Houston Walkathon will take place

,

sues were raised requiring additional
testimony.
Thompson's reaction to the Judge's

November 17,1990 and will be dedicated to the memory of Congressman

!
[

Mickey Leland, it was announced by

Walk'90ChairpersonSueLovellatthe

i

ruhng was,"I am very disappointed. I
had hoped this would be over and we

kick-<rff party held at the Hiram Butler

could get back to living a more normal

Gallery(August 23).

life. The Judge's ruling could certainly

"Congressman Leland was one of the

be viewed asasetback butIam optimis

earliestsupporters offurrding for AIDS

tic of what the final outcome will be.

research programs,"Ms.Lovell pointed

It's very frustrating that this is being

out,"and we at AFH and the hundreds
of volunteers who will be participating

unnecessarily dragged outbecauseonce

again, Sharon loses. The legal proce
dures could realistically cost over
$20,000.Every one ofthese dollars is a
dollartaken directly awayfrom Sharon's
rehabilitative needs."

Fred Friedman, Kowalski's court ap
pointed attorney, stated in his brief on
the guardianship request that, "If the
ability to turn conunitment into hard
work, loyalty, and energy is the test,
nobody could meet the test of the
guardianship stauite better than Karen

Thompson...Karen Thompson meets
the Statutory test butlacks the^roval

will be walking with the memwy of
Congressman Leland's dedication to
helping people".
The lOK Walk,equivalentof6.2 miles,
will begin andend atSam HoustonPark
downtown;registration is scheduled to

open at 11am and the Walk will begin at
1pm.

aids Foundation Houston is seeking
volimteers from area organizations

businesses,hospitals,schools,corporal
tions,religious institutions, trades an^
all walks of life to wganize Walk 'qQ
teams and collect pledgesfor each kilo

of the Kowalski's. If the Court finds

meter walked.Individuals,as well,are

this essential, she should not be ap

being encouraged to register and col-

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lectpledgesfrom family,neighbors and

tries from students whose primary lan

co-workers.Forfurther information and

guage is not English and firom hearing

pre-registration call the AFH office at
(713)623-6796.

impaired students are encouraged.
The theme of the contest is"What is it

like being gay or lesbian in America
today?"There will be one first prize of
$500,one second prize of$300 and one

Essay Contest

essay contest for high school students.
The contest is open to all high school
students in grades 10 through 12. Sex

third prize of $200. Honorable Men
tions, Finalists and Semi-finalists will
be announced at thejudges discretion.
For a rules summary and entry pack,
please contact NOAYA, P.O. Box
190426, Dallas, TX 75219-0426.
Deadline for entry packet requests is

ual orientation of contest entrants will

December 15th, 1990. Contest entries

not be apart of the judging criteria and
the judges will use a holistic grading

1990.

Announced
The National Gay Alliance for Young
Adults (NOAYA) has announced an

mustbe postmarked by December 31st,

scheme to minimize cultural bias. En

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What's Ooia' Oa
A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area

AUSTIN - The Iris Art Collective,

Houston appearance with "Dykes to

Austin Parks and Recreation andLive

Watch Out For:The Slide Show".The

Wire Productions are bringing you"A

show is produced by Hazelwitch Pro

Woman's Tradition: An Art Festi

ductions and will b,e held at

val" on Saturday and Sunday Novem

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ber 17 & 18 at the McBeth Recreation

Center. If you are interested in booth
space, please call (512) 339-8508 and
leave your address and phone number.

dinner and show and are available at
INKLINGS and LUCIA'S GARDEN.

Seating is limited so get yours now!

DALLAS - Susie Bright, controver

DALLAS - SPROUTS, a new group

sial editor of On Our Backs magazine,

for lesbians who are just"coming out"

will give a two-hour lecture on lesbian
safe-sex, toys and other erotica. The

or those new to the Dallas area will
meet the first Sunday ofevery month at

lecture will be held at Winfrey Point
Clubhouse on White Rock Lake(950
E. Lawther Drive, entry only from
Garland Road. Mapsco page 37U)on
Monday, November 12th at 7:30pm.
The lecture will be followed by a book

5pm at the Lesbian Resource Center

signing hosted by CURIOUS TIMES
bookstore.Entertainment,refreshments

at 1315 Skiles. For more info, leave a

message at the LRC,(214)821-3999 or
on LIL(214)528-2426.
HOUSTON - Folksinger PHRANC,
with Austin folk/rockers, 2 NICE
GIRLS (who just came back from

and mail order sex toy catalogs will also

wowing them at the Michigan

be available. Advance tickets are $10

Women's Music Festival) will be ap

and are available at CURIOUS TIMES

pearing at Hammond Hall at Rice
University on Sunday,November 18th.

or by mail from LESBIAN VISION
ARIES.

FT. WORTH - Rock and Roll sisters,

The concert is sponsored by KTRU
Radio- Tickets are $12 and will be sold
at INKLINGS.

June & Jean Millington will perform
live on Saturday,November 3rd at 8pm

DALLAS - The Metropolitan Com

at AGAPE MCC. Tickets are $10 in
advance and $12 at the door and avail

able at CONNECTIONS, CROSS
WORDS & CURIOUS TIMES. For

munity Church of Dallas will be
moving its worship service to a new
location on Saturday, November 3rd.
The new facility is at 5353 Maple Av

more information call(817)924-4757
or(214) 285-1883.

enue. The first service at the new space

HOUSTON - Be sure to catch lesbian
cartoonist, AILson Bechidel in her first

November 4th.

will be Saturday evening at7:15pm and
the first Sunday services will be on

November 1990 • Dimensions • Page 11

SAN ANTONIO - The MetropoUtan

for it! Your favorite danca, Delilab

Community Church of San Antonio

Deleon,iscoming back toPARTNERS
for two shows on Saturday,November
10th. Make your reservations now or
you might miss it! Be sure to check at
the bar for details on Thanksgiving
activities! Barbara,all the employees
ofPARTNERS and the Nicholsfamily
would like to thank everyone for their
effortsand donations to help pay for the
funoal ofcancer victim,Tina Nichols.

will offer a 6-Sunday course on
Homosexuality and the Bible. The
course begins Sunday,November 11th
at 6:30pm at the church at 1136 W.
Woodlawn.Rev.Linda Bynum willbe
the instructor in this course about what

the bible does and does not say about
homosexuality.Fot more information,

'call(512)532-881l,exL 1511 or(512)
* 734-0048.

Your hard wtwk and generosity are
greatly jqjpreciated.

HOUSTON - The move is on at the

RANCH! Betsy,Packie, Brigitte and
the rest of the gang are now located at

SAN ANTONIO - The "left-handed

9200 Buffalo Speedway. They've got

Jewish Lesbian"is back!Lynn Lavner
will appear at the CIRCLE on Sunday,

a 250-300 car parking lot with lights
and night & weekoid security, 12,000

November4th at8pm.Tickets are$8 at

square feet of space with more bath
rooms, seating, games and a bigger

November 3rd). Tuesday Night Top

dance flow, and three strategically
placed bars from which to wet your
whistle! With all thisspace,they've got

Price willspeakon"Feminism:Whatit
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the door and $6 in advance (through
ics for November are: on the 13th,Kay

lots of room for the special events

your life?"; and on the 27th, "Ma
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scheduled fOT TGRA Rodeo Week

the staff and management of the

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Dear Aci^s
Answers to your questions about love.
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS

Dear Agnes,
I have a big problem. My lover was
recently arrested for dealing drugs. I
still love her very much but I am not
sure I want to stay with her.
I was aware that she occasionally did
some drugs, but I truly thought it was
only a"social" thing. I had no idea she
was dealing (and in large quantities).
She says she didn't tell me because she
knew I wouldn't approve and didn't
want me to leave her.

She has asked me to stick by her,but I
don'tknow ifI can.She has been hiding
the truth from me for so long I'm not
sure I can ever trust her again.
She has promised to"reform",to never
do or deal dmgs again. But, that is
damned hard to believe after all this.
This is the first time that she has ever

this serious,she can lie about anything.
I suspect she only "fessed up" because
she gotcaught.Consider yourselflucky
that you didn't wake up in jail, wonder
ing how you got there. You deserve
better.

Dear Agnes,
I would like to agree with the letter in
September's issue from "Hushed Up in
San Antonio".

I have been a Dallas city resident for 7
years, 3 of those 7 spent in the Oak
Lawn area. In those three years,
NEVER,haveI met with so much crime,

violence,snobbery and attitude served
up with a smile.

Don'tget me wrong,Dallas,I know it's
notjust happening here,butface it,itIS
here.

lied to me in6 years(thatIknow oO and
I would liketo give herasecond chance,
but this is such abig transgression,I'm

I have spenttime in gay communitiesin
Arlington, Ft. Worth, Houston,

Galveston,Chicago,Virginia and Cali

notsure ifshedeservesa secondchance.

fornia and have been treated with noth

I'm so angry and upset that I don't

ing less than respect and politeness.

know what to do. Should I leave or

Unfortunately,I haven't made it to San
Antonio yet,but have friends from that
area who do not take such a dim view.
Dallas has another quirk I haven't en

stay? I don't know,can you help?

Going In Circles
Houston,TX

countered anywhere else—whatin the
Dear Circles,

hell is this that gay men don't like gay

Pack your bags and leave before you
have bigger problems than a lying girl
friend. No,you can't trust her and liv

and you know who I'm talking about)

ing with anyone who is dealing drugs is
risky business. If they had decided to
arrest her at home while you were there

you could very well be in jail with her
right now.
If this woman will lie about somehting

women and vice versa(as a rule, ya'H
— Where's the threat folks?

Now that I've got all of Oak Lawn's
undergarments in a wad, you, Dallas
may ask"What are you still doing here

then?" And I may honestly reply, "j
really don't know." I've moved out of
the city, but am still in the area. Maybe

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'

I'm afraid of too big of a change all at
once. But I'll make it big time when
God tells me it's time to get going.
Keep on rockin'San Antonio—there's
not a thing in the world Dallas has got

gay gathering places nearby.
I'm not particularly looking for a rela
tionship (although it would be nice).
What1 am looking for are some friends
1 can be open and honest with.Surely all

on you.

lesbians don't live in cities — I'm sure

Sincerely,
Outward Bound

thatr m notthe only oneliving out here,

Dallas, TX

1 just can't figure out how to find them.
Do you have any ideas?

Dear Outward,

Name and
Address Withheld

Everyone is entitled to their opinion.
However, all cities and communities

Dear Withheld,

have their drawbacks.It isn't limited to

A good place to start would be to con
tact the lesbian or gay organization in
the city nearest you. They may be able
to put you in touch with other"sisters"

Dallas, San Antonio or anywhere else.
You might read the letter to the editor
on page 5 for more about how gay men
and women get along.

Dear Agnes,
I'm sure 1 share my problem with alotof
women.1 came"out" to myself about a
year ago and the problem is that1 live in
a rural area. 1 have a very hard time
meeting other women.1 don't getto the
city thatoften even though 1only live an
hour away and obviously there are no

in your area.
You might also consider running an ad
in the city's gay publication or even in
Dimensions.

You Can
Write To "Agnes" At:
P.O. Box 856

Lubbock, TX 79408

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The 1991 Winter
Travel Guide
Most of us don't get away for a "big" vacation every year. We take our vacations in
bits and pieces on long weekends and over holidays. As a result, this travel article is
going to focus on some places to go and things to do in the Dimensions distribution
area. There's more to do in your own backyard than you may realize.
November 1990• Dimensions• Page 17

TEXAS

is located only thr^ blocks from Bour
bon Street906Mazant(504-944-2662)

While there aren't many gay guest
houses in Texas, you do have a choice
of two on the Gulf coast Lyle's Deck
(512-761-LYLE) is situated only 500

is woman-owned and features a planta

feet from the beach on South Padre

Island. They offer a pool, Jacuzzi,

a charming courtyard area.Then there's
The Frenchmen(so-named because of

kitchen facilities and loads of fun. The

it'slocation oh Frenchmen Street).They

third week (and weekend) of every
month is women's week. Women are

have a pool & Jacuzzi, lush tropical
patio, valet service and tour service.

welcome anytime, but are encouraged

Food and drinks are also served and all

to come during the third week to meet
other women.

A bit further north at Port Aransas(30
minutes south ofCorpus Christi)you'll
find theSea HorseInn(512-749-5221).
Situated on Mustang Island on a high
dune overlooking the Gulf of Mexico,
the Sea HorseInn isonly a three-minute
walk to the beach. All rooms feature a

full bath, kitchenette and television
with cable and two movie channels.

They do have one two-bedroom suite
and one cabin.If you prefer notto swim
in the Gulf, the Inn has a swimming
pool just for you!

tion setting. Les Bon Maison Apart
ments (504-561-8498) are actually
renovated slave quarters situated around

rooms feature TV and a private bath.
Athena's Bed & Breakfast(504-5221413) consists of one, one-bedroom

apartment in the French Quarter. It has
a full kitchen, full bath, courtyard and
swimming pool.

NEW MEXICO
Whether it's skiing, shopping or Just
soaking up the scenery. New Mexico
has a guest house for you.Beginning in
Taos in Northern New Mexico you'll
find the Ruby Slipper(505-758-0613).

You can choose from private or shared
bath, standard or water beds, and sev
eral roomscome with an authentic kiva

LOUISIANA

fireplace or wood-burning stove. Hik

New Orleans is definitely the destina
tion of choice in Louisiana and they
have accommodations galore! Of
course, the location of choice is the
French Quarter, close to all the action
both during MardiGrasand throughout

are all available within a short distance.

the year.While it is probably too late to

getreservations for Mardi Gras at most

courtyard will help ease those aching
muscles after a day skiing or shopping

of these guest houses, you can always

at Santa Fe.

plan for next year!TheBorgoyne Guest

Still further south towards Albuquer.

House(504-524-3621)is located in the

queis the CorralesInn(505-897-4422)

heartoftheFrench Quarter and features

private baths and kitchens. The New

Within driving distance you'll finj
downhill and cross-country skiing

Orleans Guest House(504-566-1177)

horseback riding and a natural hot

ing,downhill and cross-country skiing
Moving South on the road to Santa Fe,
the Triangle Inn(505)455-3375 offers

six individual guest houses.Each guest
housefeaturesa full kitchen and bath as
well as a living area. A hot-tub in the

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springs. You might even think about

Places ofInterest to Women is a general

covering all of this territory in a single
trip. The drive from Albuquerque to
Santa Fe to Taos is breathtaking and
there is much to see and do along the

guide book to U.S., Canada, Australia,
New Zealand,and Mexico. Inn Places

way.

is a comprehensive guide to Bed &
Breakfasts and other accommodations
across the the same areas.

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OKLAHOMA

P.O. Box 292

Afterlookingeverywhererveonly been
able to find one hotel that specifically
targets the gay community in Okla
homa.The HabanaInn(405-528-2221)
in the heart of the gay "area" of Okla

Village Station, NY, NY 10014 ^

General guide book for both lesbiarii
and gay men covering the U.S. and
Canada. National Edition - $10.

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homa City offers standard hotel rooms

with easy access to OKC night life.
All of these accommodations welcome

gay women and the management or

staff will be happy to help you find your
way to local gay night spots or other
places ofinterest However,ifyou would
like more information on these or any
area in the U.S.or abroad,check outone

of the many gay guidebooks. Below,
I've listed three of the big ones to help
get you started. You can find them at

your local bookstore or by writing to
the addresses listed.

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What A Worth,
What A WorupS
Moving Again
BY NANCY FORD
Does anyone know when the Pope is
coming back to Texas? It would be
good to know when. tQ expect him,
because Tm moving at the end of this

month and I could r^y use his help
with the heavy stuff.
^
As it happens,I have become comfort

able felying-on the kindness of strang
ers,I have no choice.People who move
at thB end of every lease cannot afford

to be picky.In the last ten years,I have
moved ten,count'em,ten times. Once,
13,000 times. That's ten microwaves

or 10 chances to win a trip to beautiful
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (airfare not
included) in lease language. Improb
able as this may seem,I no longer have
any firiends who own pickup trucks.
As a result, I have no problem entrust

lower back pain(if1 were a tube of Ben
Gay in which sealed carton would 1 be
hiding? In the medicine chest carton.

But, did 1 remember to pack the medi
cine chest?) is a small price to pay to
upgrade one's residential status.
But the actual moving isn't the prob
lem. Moving is a snap — it's the preproduction that's the killer.Box gather
ing! Refrigerator defrosting! Glasswrapping! Oven-cleaning! That's right
—OVEN CLEANING!This is no way
to spend a Saturday afternoon.
And then there's the inevitable self-

examinationsof motives when trying to
determine the real reason for not dis

carding the contents of boxes that have
remained unopened — sealing tape in
tact—for the last three moves.Why do

ing the safe down-one-flight-of-stairsand-up-another journey of my grand

1 keep the index card notes from my

mothers 200-pound.heirloom etagere

The Golden Era of the Silver Screen"?

to any muscular piece offero^meat that
happens to be in the neighborhood.

keep them? 1 got an A.

If you could help mejust this one time,
I can get the couch,loveseat and dining
room table all by myself. Probably.
Works every time.
But a few days of the discomfort of

high school senior term paper entitled?
Why do 1 keep them? How could 1 not
In those same boxes are my high school
yearbooks. 1 flip through them once
every few years or so - it's my way f
keeping in touch with old friends It's
heartwarming in a predictable sort of

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way to read that at least20 people from
my past believe that I am 2 sweet 2 be
forgotten and that I'll go far ifI stay as
Iare.Am.It's reasonable to assume that

people who wrote things like that in
high school yearbooks do so with the
certainty that aftercommencementnone
of us would ever see each other again.
Except Duane Hurd. Duane Hurd, my
friend, the then president of Young
Religious Republicans or a similar in
credibly uprightorganization and whom
I haven't seen since commencement

wrote in my yearbook in an almost
prophetic manner(and I quote):
"...if I can ever help you in any way,
just let me know."
Well,Duane,like I said,I'm moving at
the end of this month.

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T^'USTI^T'EXJIS

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

Ninth Life
BY Lauren Wright Douglas

Players
BY Robbi Sommers

and timely second novel from Lauren
Wright Douglas. The novel,Ninth Life

Shrew. The package contains a blind
and maimed cat and photographs of
animal experimentation.

is the second in the Caitlin Reece

While Caitlin takes the cat to a friend

We'll start this month with an excellent

Mystery Series. Ms. Douglas' first ef

who is an animal psychologist. Shrew

fort, The Alwavs Anonvmous Beast.

is killed. The other members of Ninth

was widely acclaimed,as will be Ninth

Life, the militant animal-rights organi

Life.

zation of which Shrew was a member,

The unconventional private detective,
Caitlin Reece has been hired to pick up
a package by a woman code-named

believe that she was killed by someone
at the cosmetics company. Living
World. Shrew had been working to

November 1990• Dimensions • Page 25

Caitlin decides that itis up to her to find

confuse you. Although the behavior
displayed in the book can be found in
thelesbian community,itcertainly isn't
something I want to read about. Even
the sex scenes (which are numerous)

out the truth about Shrew's death and

are predictable and boring. Doc And

infiltrate and get evidence that Living
World was using animal experimenta
tion when their advertising claimed that
they did not.

about the alleged animal experimenta
tion at Living World.
Ms.Douglas,allows you to really care
about her eccentric characters and their

problems(although I must say I would
like to read more about "Gray", the
animal psychologist). Douglas is the
Rita Mae Brown of lesbian mysteries.

Fluff it isn't

I might enjoy Ms. Sommer's books
more if she would drop the self-satis
fied ("Look,I'm a writer!") tone ftom
her writing. A little humility in both she
and her characters would make them

both much more appealing.

NextisPlavers bvRobbiSommers.Yon

Both Ninth Life and Plavers are avail

may recall that I gave Pleasures, her

able at your local bookstore or fiom
Naiad Press,Inc.To order by mail send
$8.95 per book plus 15% postage and
handling to:Naiad Press,Inc.,P.O.Box

book of erotic short stories,low marks.

Unfortunately,Playsis will getthe same
criticism.

The story begins with Ruby (the one
we're supposed to care about) remi
niscing about her relationship with

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Maikie. Markie is the master of head

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Ruby's affections.
While Ruby and Markie are seducing
each other,they are also alienating their
friends, sleeping with numerous other
women and gener

ally being unfeeling ^
twits.

Of course, in the
end. Ruby ends up
in a self-help group

and everyone lives
happily ever after.
I won't even try to
mention any other

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Costumed, Singing Balloon Deliveries

characters in the

bode — it will only

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AVre /ou

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Demanding
Some women won't settle for anything

a. develop a sudden "headache" and

less than perfection in their firiends

ask to be taken home.

lovers and family.Are you oneofthem?
To find out if you demand too much
from those around you, answer the

b.stay areasonable timeand then ask to
go home.

c. give her a chance, you might like

questions below!

each oth» better when you're both not
so nervous.

1. Your lover is always leaving the lid
off of the toothpaste. You:

d. ask her out again, you dcMi't have
anything else to do.

a. bitch, bitch, bitch about it.

b.start doing something that drives her

3.You have fallen head over heals for a

crazy to prove your point

woman,but she isn't ready to make a

c. let it go,it d^sn't really matter.
d.don't say anything and put the lid on

commitment You:

2. You're out on a blind date and after

a. go along with whatever she says.
Maybe she'll come around.
b. quit seeing her. No sense putting
yourself through the pain.

a half hour you decide you really don't

c. keep nagging her about a commit

like her. You:

ment until she gives you a definitive

yourself.

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be perfect (by your definition). You

answer.

d. shower her with gifts and make

yourselfindispensable so thatshe can't
help but love you.
4. Your lover is flirting with another
woman at the bar, you:

a. try to ignore it
b.stay cool until you get home and then
blow up.

believe that if isn't done your way, it
isn't done right You need to learn to
.bend a little. You may even need to
learn that, yes, you also have some
faults. If you drai't give those around
you room to make mistakes, you don't
allow them to be themselves when they

are with you. If you let up a little you
mayfind that you alllike each otheralot
more.

c. leave while she isn't looking.
d.don'tcare. You know that you're the

12-19

one she loves.

5. When looking for a lover, you want
her to be:

a. perfect in every way.
b.good looking and financially secure.
c. loving, caring and self-confident.
d. anything as long as you love ha-.

6. Of all the women you've dated,
you've remained friends with:
a. most of them.
b. about half of them.
c. less than half.
d. n(Mie of them.

SCCRIMG
give yourself points as follows

1.a4,b-3,c-l,d-2
2. a-4, b-3,c-2, d-1
3. a-2, b-4,c-l,d-3
4. a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
5. a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
6. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

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You have a tendency to let things slide
until it's gone sofar you can'tfix it.Try
askingfoisomething smallatfirst,even
if it is only for your lover to bring you
acup ofcoffee.You won'tget whatyou
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Poetry
From Our Readers

Black Lace

You wore black lace i wore my heart
i followed you but kept my distance
you never looked back
my secret was safe
you never had to say no
i told you i cared i told you i love you
you said hurry back i did

you wore black lace i wore my heart
you loved me in McCormick in Indiana in my bed
hidden secrets stolen touches

his house his wife his child his bed

Second guessing Second chances Second thoughts
you said we were friends
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Denton, TX

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Property of the Center

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

ARIES
You'll have to be self disciplined to
achieve your goals this month.Concen
trate on your goals but remain flexible

when d^ing with people. Try to see
the other person's point of ■view. Don't
pass up abig social event towards month
end—it could give your career just the
boostit needs. A former flame couldre

appear in your life and send the sparks
flying!

TAI'RIS
Financial matters are at the forefront at

thebeginningofNovember.You'llhave
to watch your money carefully and
don't go overboard on holiday spend

ing. After the 17th you will find your
self having to make compromises to
ensure the happiness of close relation
ships. A few social events may have to
be put on hold during the last week of
the month. All the activity has got you
nm down and you need to rest!

more complicated than you think. Put
ting pleasure above all else could be
tempting right now, but your boss may
not take too kindly to the idea. After the
10th it is best to think before you speak
or a new relationship could collapse

before it even gets started. Towards
month's end a partner's demands may

lead to confrontation—be flexible and
listen!

lEO
The urge to travel is strong in Novem
ber,but family or home obligations will
keep you tied down until late in the
month. Something you have worked
hard to achieve could be within reach

but you'll have to buckle down and
work hard to reach your goals. Even
though work may be getting you down,
your personal life is going great and
social engagements are many.

VIRGO
Someone youmeetduring the first week
of November could have ulteriOT mo

oEmiM
Being open and flexible can make No
vember go much more smoothly for
Gemini. It won't be hard to convince

others to go along with your plans once

you've figured out what they are. Your

social life picks up considerably after
the 18th. Try not to step on anyone's
toes — someone you know may be
itching for a fight, don't give them an

opportunity. Keep things low key dur
ing the last week of the month.

CASrCER
Emotions are intense during the first
week of November. The situation isn't

tives. Be sure to investigate before you
decide to become friends. Handle your
finances carefuUy after the 13th, an

extravagantexpensecouldhaveputyou
in the red. A new romaiKe could get

started as the result of a phone call on
the 20th. Take your time and be spe
cific about what you want from the

relationship. You'll both be happierif
you establish the ground rules now.

UBRA
You're feelingloved and appreciated at
the beginning of November. Finances
are looking up and your spirits are defi
nitely improving. Be siure to investigate

November 1990 • Dimensions • Page 31

a risky financial move for yourself and
don't rely on the advice of friends.
Keep your secrets to yourself aftCT the
16th.Telling even atrusted friend could

start a storm of gossip. Family and

upbeatattitudecouldbecontagiousboth
at work and on the job. A romantic
getaway at month's end may be just
what the doctor ordered to perk up a
faltering relationship.

social obligations take up the last week.

AQPURHS
SCORPIO

Be careful not to ignrae your home life

You may want to get some distance

while trying to advance your career

from a close relationship during the

during November.A good mix of work

first week of November. A different

and pleasure should keep everyone
happy. Some very good news could
come your way after the 17th. Araise or
promotion could be coming your way
after the Thanksgiving holidays. Dcm't
be a braggart! Your good mood might

perspective will help you decide whatit

is you really want.Yourcareer is taking
off rigjit now,but be careful not to let
your ego get in the way of your ambi
tions.Too much activity may be putting
a strain on your primary relationship.A
shorttrip forjustthe twoof you over the
weekend ofthe 24th could bejust what

get on'the nerves of those who don't
share your good fortune. Be subtle.

the doctor ordered.

PliSCES

SAGmCARICS

situation can change your lifestyle for

Someone in the background may be
causing you trouble on the job during
the first week of NovembCT. Jealousy
over your accomplishments may be the
root cause. After the 20th you could
fmd new romance with someonetotally
your opposite. Use time alone to reas
sess your goals; both personally and
professionally.

the bettCT in November! Your feelings
few a new love interest are deepening.
Don't get too carried away. Go slowly
and you have a better chance at a happy
and successfulrelatitwtship.On the other
hand,a problem with a family member
may be getting out ofcontrol.It may be

A change in your home or employment

besttojustavoid this person altogether.
Make plans now few holiday activities.

CAPRICORK

<s

You may feel like be

ing alone during No
vember, but you may

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The Directory
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubss
ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)
organizations
Gay/Lesbian Association oi UTA
P.O. Box 19348-77, UTA St. 76019•794-5140

AUSTIN,TX (area code 512)
clubs
Nexus•304 W.5th •448-2292
Sadie's • 113 San Jacinto* 479-6939

Dallas Gay AiHance
P.O. Box 190712 75219 - 5280144

Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives
P.O. Box190712 ^219 - 821-1653

Dallas Gay Youth Group
300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116 - 307-7203
Dallas Outdoors
P.O. Box 35474 752K - 276-5270
DMIas Tavern Guild
3900 Lemmon Ave.#220 - 526-5292

Dignity/Dallas - PO Box 190133 75219 - 2264101

organizations
Affirmation (Methodist)

Foundation for Human Understandlng-5284233
Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus

7403 Shoal Creek *451-2329

2727 Oak Lawn 75219 - 528-2811

Austin Latino/a Lesbian/Gay Organization

Lesbian btformailon Line(UL)

P.O. Box 1350 78787•280-6107

P.O. Box 191443 75219 - 528-2426

Austin Lesbian/Gay Pollticat Caucus

LesblaiVGay Political Coalition

P.O. Box 822 78767-462-9888

P.O. Box 224424 75222 - 828-9882
Lesbian Resource Center

Center for Battered Women • Lesbian Group
385-5181 or 928-9070 (hotline)
Gay/Lesbian Student Association at UT Austin
458-3971 -Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338

1315Skiles-821-3999

Lesbian Visionaries
P.O. Box 191443 75219 -5284087

Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby•PO Box 2505 78768

Metraplex Republcans

Lesbian Mothers - Karen •339-8508
Live Wire Productions •PO Box 141202 78714

P.O. Box 191033 75219 - 941-8114

Oak Lawn Community Services

Metropoihm Community Church
1100 Springdale Rd.•929-3660
Oasis Ministry

Oak Lawn Symphonic Band

5555 N. LamarBlvd.#L101 -441-9191

SDA Kinship(Gay & Lesbian Adventists)

P-Fiag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)-328-3830
Sapphire! - Lesbian Social Group -1600 S. Lamar
Waterloo Counseling Center

POBox38454 75238-3736484

P.O. box 191094 75219-5204108
P.O. Box 190973 75219 - 986-1751

WANT(Wonwn In The Aits)288-929/ 823-3105
Womyn Together - 3920 Cedar Springs -5284233

507 Powell 78703 - 322-9654

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

AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417

DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
businesses
Business Delivery Systems
14902 Preston Rd. 75240 - 733-1108

DENTON,TX(area code 817)
organizations
COURAGE,Lesbian Gay Student Oig.
P.O. Box 5067 76203 - 382-3813

FT. WORTH(area code 817)
clubs

Crossroads Market - 3930 Cedar Springs

Partners- 1612 Park Place Dr.-927-9546

521 -8919 or 1-800-992-6404

organizations

Curious Times - Women's Books etc.
4008D Cedar Springs - 5284087
Clubs
Sue Eiien's - 3903 Cedar Springs - 559-0707

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

organizations

HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)

Affirmation - PO Box 225831 75222 - 948-1546

businesses
Inklings - an altamative bookshop

AIDS Resource Center
P.O. Box 190712 75219

1846 Richmond-5216369

November 1990• Dimensions• Page 33

clubs

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

Ranch •912S S. Main •666-3464

National Gay/Lesbian Task Force

organizations

1517UStreetNW

AIDS Foundation
3927 Essex Lane•623-6796
AlOSHOTUNE
cto Switdiboerd •529-3211

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

Gay/Laabian Students UnWaraityot Houston .
4800 Calhoun* 529-3211

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

NORMAN,OK (area code 405)
organizations

Houston Gay Political Caucus

Women's Resource Center

P.O. Box 66664 77266•521-1000

P.O. Box 5089 73070

Kingdom Community Church
614119th • 862-7533
Lambda ALANON •Lambda Center for Alchoholics
1214Joanne'521-9772

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
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Books Etc., Inc'Lesbian/Gay/Altemative Books

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NATIONAL ORGAMZATIONS
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Concerns'P.O. Box 1021' Evanslon, L 60204

Gay Assembly'733-7300

AIDS Action CouncI

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

729 Eighth St S.E. Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003'(202)547-3101
AIDS 800'1-803221-7044
Conference For Catholic LesblanB

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New York, New York 10024
Hate Crime Line •1-800-347-HATE

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

Dallas, TX 752136426-(214)307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor
NY, NY 10012

Coordinator;Jim 2239877
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
P.O. Box 120113 78212-9313

San Antonio Tavern Guild'822-2823

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four of us have so much fun together,
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other's homes. They are true friends
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of need and they would be there —
which is more than I can say for the

many other gay men and lesbians feel
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aren't sexually attracted to members of
the opposite sex thatthey feel they can't
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extremely ironic that our community
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ences rather than grow together in united
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I'm mistaken in my conclusions...and
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David A. Clarke

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The N'Ewh
From Around the Region,the Country & the World
gion of the NLC,ccHitact Kathy Rome
at(214)941-0375.For registration and
information on the NLC-Gulf Region
meeting in Eureka Springs, AR, call
KarenLewisat(405)528-3151 or Maria
at(405)525-7996.

Region Wide Group
Meets to Plan

Strategy For National
Lesbian Conference
The Gulf Region of the National Les
bian Conference(Arkansas,Louisiana,
Oklahoma and Texas) met at Arrow
head State Park in central Oklahoma

August 31-Sept. 3,1990.It was hosted
by Herland Sister Resources,an Okla
homa-based women's resource center,
at their fall retreat.

Two ofthe problems indigenous to this
area that were discussed are: inade

quate representation ofthe large Native
American peculation and the invisibil
ity ofrural lesbians and the difficulty of
ilnding and reaching out to them.
Gulf Region delegates to the NLC
SteeringCommittee wereelected.These

include three permanent delegates:
Karen Lewis,Josi Mata,Alpha Thomas
and one tempwary delegate.

The next meeting of the NLC-Gulf
Region will be held November 2-4 in

Eureka Springs, Arkansas at the Peidmont Bed and Breakfast.

The National Lesbian Conference will

be held April24-28 in Atlanta,Gewgia.
The purpose of this conference is to
satisfy the Lesbian Nation's need to
create, publicize and implement a na

tional lesbian agenda. Through this
conference, lesbians meet each other,
identify common issues,havefun,build

coalitions,and plan for their collective
future.

For more information on the Gulf Re

Kowalski Denied

Right to Attend
Pride Day
Judge. Robert Campbell has denied

permission for Sharon Kowalski to at
tend and be recognized by the first
National Disability Pride Day that was
held October 6th in Boston, MA. Ac-

ending to the court-appointed social
workn.JudgeCampbellfeltit was"not
in Sharon's best interest right now" to
be allowed to attend the event.

"This is another clear example of why 1
need to be Sharon's guardian", said
Karen Thompson. "1 asked Sharon if
she wanted to go to this event,she said
yes. 1 am the only one who has taken
Sharon's wishes into account and has
listened to Sharon."

NOW Vice President Rosemary

Dempsey stated,"It is outrageous that
Sharon Kowalski should be denied the

right to attend the National Disability
Pride Day. Judge Campbell's decision
is arbitrary and insensitive. Sharon
should be deciding what she wants to
attend. Karen Thompson is clearly the

best qualiHed guardian becauseshe will
represent what Sharon wants."
Thompson, who has been fighting for
Kowalski's rights for over six years,

November 1990• Dimensions•Page

7

filed a petition last year to be appointed
Sharon Kowalski's guardian. A hear
ing on the request was scheduled for
August2at which time Thompson had
hoped for a decision. Judge Campbell
cancelled the hearing because the press
demanded,and was granted by the ap
pellate court, the right to be present at
the hearing. It was decided that the

pointed guardian.If it is not,then she is
the best qualified."
Despite this temporary setback, Th
ompson is confident that the profes
sional testimony of the hearings will
support her petition for guardianship.
"Tliis hearing should validate what I
have been saying is best for Sharon all
along", said Thompson.

arguments ofcounsel would be submit

ted to the courtin writing and the Judge
would rule by theendofAugustwhether
to award guardianship to Karen Th
ompson or to order an evidentiary hear

1990 AIDS
Foundation Houston
Walkathon Slated

ing. On August 30, Judge Campbell
issued an order calling for the eviden
tiary hearing stating that significant is

The Second Annual AIDS Foundation

Houston Walkathon will take place

,

sues were raised requiring additional
testimony.
Thompson's reaction to the Judge's

November 17,1990 and will be dedicated to the memory of Congressman

!
[

Mickey Leland, it was announced by

Walk'90ChairpersonSueLovellatthe

i

ruhng was,"I am very disappointed. I
had hoped this would be over and we

kick-<rff party held at the Hiram Butler

could get back to living a more normal

Gallery(August 23).

life. The Judge's ruling could certainly

"Congressman Leland was one of the

be viewed asasetback butIam optimis

earliestsupporters offurrding for AIDS

tic of what the final outcome will be.

research programs,"Ms.Lovell pointed

It's very frustrating that this is being

out,"and we at AFH and the hundreds
of volunteers who will be participating

unnecessarily dragged outbecauseonce

again, Sharon loses. The legal proce
dures could realistically cost over
$20,000.Every one ofthese dollars is a
dollartaken directly awayfrom Sharon's
rehabilitative needs."

Fred Friedman, Kowalski's court ap
pointed attorney, stated in his brief on
the guardianship request that, "If the
ability to turn conunitment into hard
work, loyalty, and energy is the test,
nobody could meet the test of the
guardianship stauite better than Karen

Thompson...Karen Thompson meets
the Statutory test butlacks the^roval

will be walking with the memwy of
Congressman Leland's dedication to
helping people".
The lOK Walk,equivalentof6.2 miles,
will begin andend atSam HoustonPark
downtown;registration is scheduled to

open at 11am and the Walk will begin at
1pm.

aids Foundation Houston is seeking
volimteers from area organizations

businesses,hospitals,schools,corporal
tions,religious institutions, trades an^
all walks of life to wganize Walk 'qQ
teams and collect pledgesfor each kilo

of the Kowalski's. If the Court finds

meter walked.Individuals,as well,are

this essential, she should not be ap

being encouraged to register and col-

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lectpledgesfrom family,neighbors and

tries from students whose primary lan

co-workers.Forfurther information and

guage is not English and firom hearing

pre-registration call the AFH office at
(713)623-6796.

impaired students are encouraged.
The theme of the contest is"What is it

like being gay or lesbian in America
today?"There will be one first prize of
$500,one second prize of$300 and one

Essay Contest

essay contest for high school students.
The contest is open to all high school
students in grades 10 through 12. Sex

third prize of $200. Honorable Men
tions, Finalists and Semi-finalists will
be announced at thejudges discretion.
For a rules summary and entry pack,
please contact NOAYA, P.O. Box
190426, Dallas, TX 75219-0426.
Deadline for entry packet requests is

ual orientation of contest entrants will

December 15th, 1990. Contest entries

not be apart of the judging criteria and
the judges will use a holistic grading

1990.

Announced
The National Gay Alliance for Young
Adults (NOAYA) has announced an

mustbe postmarked by December 31st,

scheme to minimize cultural bias. En

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What's Ooia' Oa
A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area

AUSTIN - The Iris Art Collective,

Houston appearance with "Dykes to

Austin Parks and Recreation andLive

Watch Out For:The Slide Show".The

Wire Productions are bringing you"A

show is produced by Hazelwitch Pro

Woman's Tradition: An Art Festi

ductions and will b,e held at

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Seating is limited so get yours now!

DALLAS - Susie Bright, controver

DALLAS - SPROUTS, a new group

sial editor of On Our Backs magazine,

for lesbians who are just"coming out"

will give a two-hour lecture on lesbian
safe-sex, toys and other erotica. The

or those new to the Dallas area will
meet the first Sunday ofevery month at

lecture will be held at Winfrey Point
Clubhouse on White Rock Lake(950
E. Lawther Drive, entry only from
Garland Road. Mapsco page 37U)on
Monday, November 12th at 7:30pm.
The lecture will be followed by a book

5pm at the Lesbian Resource Center

signing hosted by CURIOUS TIMES
bookstore.Entertainment,refreshments

at 1315 Skiles. For more info, leave a

message at the LRC,(214)821-3999 or
on LIL(214)528-2426.
HOUSTON - Folksinger PHRANC,
with Austin folk/rockers, 2 NICE
GIRLS (who just came back from

and mail order sex toy catalogs will also

wowing them at the Michigan

be available. Advance tickets are $10

Women's Music Festival) will be ap

and are available at CURIOUS TIMES

pearing at Hammond Hall at Rice
University on Sunday,November 18th.

or by mail from LESBIAN VISION
ARIES.

FT. WORTH - Rock and Roll sisters,

The concert is sponsored by KTRU
Radio- Tickets are $12 and will be sold
at INKLINGS.

June & Jean Millington will perform
live on Saturday,November 3rd at 8pm

DALLAS - The Metropolitan Com

at AGAPE MCC. Tickets are $10 in
advance and $12 at the door and avail

able at CONNECTIONS, CROSS
WORDS & CURIOUS TIMES. For

munity Church of Dallas will be
moving its worship service to a new
location on Saturday, November 3rd.
The new facility is at 5353 Maple Av

more information call(817)924-4757
or(214) 285-1883.

enue. The first service at the new space

HOUSTON - Be sure to catch lesbian
cartoonist, AILson Bechidel in her first

November 4th.

will be Saturday evening at7:15pm and
the first Sunday services will be on

November 1990 • Dimensions • Page 11

SAN ANTONIO - The MetropoUtan

for it! Your favorite danca, Delilab

Community Church of San Antonio

Deleon,iscoming back toPARTNERS
for two shows on Saturday,November
10th. Make your reservations now or
you might miss it! Be sure to check at
the bar for details on Thanksgiving
activities! Barbara,all the employees
ofPARTNERS and the Nicholsfamily
would like to thank everyone for their
effortsand donations to help pay for the
funoal ofcancer victim,Tina Nichols.

will offer a 6-Sunday course on
Homosexuality and the Bible. The
course begins Sunday,November 11th
at 6:30pm at the church at 1136 W.
Woodlawn.Rev.Linda Bynum willbe
the instructor in this course about what

the bible does and does not say about
homosexuality.Fot more information,

'call(512)532-881l,exL 1511 or(512)
* 734-0048.

Your hard wtwk and generosity are
greatly jqjpreciated.

HOUSTON - The move is on at the

RANCH! Betsy,Packie, Brigitte and
the rest of the gang are now located at

SAN ANTONIO - The "left-handed

9200 Buffalo Speedway. They've got

Jewish Lesbian"is back!Lynn Lavner
will appear at the CIRCLE on Sunday,

a 250-300 car parking lot with lights
and night & weekoid security, 12,000

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Dear Aci^s
Answers to your questions about love.
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS

Dear Agnes,
I have a big problem. My lover was
recently arrested for dealing drugs. I
still love her very much but I am not
sure I want to stay with her.
I was aware that she occasionally did
some drugs, but I truly thought it was
only a"social" thing. I had no idea she
was dealing (and in large quantities).
She says she didn't tell me because she
knew I wouldn't approve and didn't
want me to leave her.

She has asked me to stick by her,but I
don'tknow ifI can.She has been hiding
the truth from me for so long I'm not
sure I can ever trust her again.
She has promised to"reform",to never
do or deal dmgs again. But, that is
damned hard to believe after all this.
This is the first time that she has ever

this serious,she can lie about anything.
I suspect she only "fessed up" because
she gotcaught.Consider yourselflucky
that you didn't wake up in jail, wonder
ing how you got there. You deserve
better.

Dear Agnes,
I would like to agree with the letter in
September's issue from "Hushed Up in
San Antonio".

I have been a Dallas city resident for 7
years, 3 of those 7 spent in the Oak
Lawn area. In those three years,
NEVER,haveI met with so much crime,

violence,snobbery and attitude served
up with a smile.

Don'tget me wrong,Dallas,I know it's
notjust happening here,butface it,itIS
here.

lied to me in6 years(thatIknow oO and
I would liketo give herasecond chance,
but this is such abig transgression,I'm

I have spenttime in gay communitiesin
Arlington, Ft. Worth, Houston,

Galveston,Chicago,Virginia and Cali

notsure ifshedeservesa secondchance.

fornia and have been treated with noth

I'm so angry and upset that I don't

ing less than respect and politeness.

know what to do. Should I leave or

Unfortunately,I haven't made it to San
Antonio yet,but have friends from that
area who do not take such a dim view.
Dallas has another quirk I haven't en

stay? I don't know,can you help?

Going In Circles
Houston,TX

countered anywhere else—whatin the
Dear Circles,

hell is this that gay men don't like gay

Pack your bags and leave before you
have bigger problems than a lying girl
friend. No,you can't trust her and liv

and you know who I'm talking about)

ing with anyone who is dealing drugs is
risky business. If they had decided to
arrest her at home while you were there

you could very well be in jail with her
right now.
If this woman will lie about somehting

women and vice versa(as a rule, ya'H
— Where's the threat folks?

Now that I've got all of Oak Lawn's
undergarments in a wad, you, Dallas
may ask"What are you still doing here

then?" And I may honestly reply, "j
really don't know." I've moved out of
the city, but am still in the area. Maybe

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'

I'm afraid of too big of a change all at
once. But I'll make it big time when
God tells me it's time to get going.
Keep on rockin'San Antonio—there's
not a thing in the world Dallas has got

gay gathering places nearby.
I'm not particularly looking for a rela
tionship (although it would be nice).
What1 am looking for are some friends
1 can be open and honest with.Surely all

on you.

lesbians don't live in cities — I'm sure

Sincerely,
Outward Bound

thatr m notthe only oneliving out here,

Dallas, TX

1 just can't figure out how to find them.
Do you have any ideas?

Dear Outward,

Name and
Address Withheld

Everyone is entitled to their opinion.
However, all cities and communities

Dear Withheld,

have their drawbacks.It isn't limited to

A good place to start would be to con
tact the lesbian or gay organization in
the city nearest you. They may be able
to put you in touch with other"sisters"

Dallas, San Antonio or anywhere else.
You might read the letter to the editor
on page 5 for more about how gay men
and women get along.

Dear Agnes,
I'm sure 1 share my problem with alotof
women.1 came"out" to myself about a
year ago and the problem is that1 live in
a rural area. 1 have a very hard time
meeting other women.1 don't getto the
city thatoften even though 1only live an
hour away and obviously there are no

in your area.
You might also consider running an ad
in the city's gay publication or even in
Dimensions.

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P.O. Box 856

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Travel Guide
Most of us don't get away for a "big" vacation every year. We take our vacations in
bits and pieces on long weekends and over holidays. As a result, this travel article is
going to focus on some places to go and things to do in the Dimensions distribution
area. There's more to do in your own backyard than you may realize.
November 1990• Dimensions• Page 17

TEXAS

is located only thr^ blocks from Bour
bon Street906Mazant(504-944-2662)

While there aren't many gay guest
houses in Texas, you do have a choice
of two on the Gulf coast Lyle's Deck
(512-761-LYLE) is situated only 500

is woman-owned and features a planta

feet from the beach on South Padre

Island. They offer a pool, Jacuzzi,

a charming courtyard area.Then there's
The Frenchmen(so-named because of

kitchen facilities and loads of fun. The

it'slocation oh Frenchmen Street).They

third week (and weekend) of every
month is women's week. Women are

have a pool & Jacuzzi, lush tropical
patio, valet service and tour service.

welcome anytime, but are encouraged

Food and drinks are also served and all

to come during the third week to meet
other women.

A bit further north at Port Aransas(30
minutes south ofCorpus Christi)you'll
find theSea HorseInn(512-749-5221).
Situated on Mustang Island on a high
dune overlooking the Gulf of Mexico,
the Sea HorseInn isonly a three-minute
walk to the beach. All rooms feature a

full bath, kitchenette and television
with cable and two movie channels.

They do have one two-bedroom suite
and one cabin.If you prefer notto swim
in the Gulf, the Inn has a swimming
pool just for you!

tion setting. Les Bon Maison Apart
ments (504-561-8498) are actually
renovated slave quarters situated around

rooms feature TV and a private bath.
Athena's Bed & Breakfast(504-5221413) consists of one, one-bedroom

apartment in the French Quarter. It has
a full kitchen, full bath, courtyard and
swimming pool.

NEW MEXICO
Whether it's skiing, shopping or Just
soaking up the scenery. New Mexico
has a guest house for you.Beginning in
Taos in Northern New Mexico you'll
find the Ruby Slipper(505-758-0613).

You can choose from private or shared
bath, standard or water beds, and sev
eral roomscome with an authentic kiva

LOUISIANA

fireplace or wood-burning stove. Hik

New Orleans is definitely the destina
tion of choice in Louisiana and they
have accommodations galore! Of
course, the location of choice is the
French Quarter, close to all the action
both during MardiGrasand throughout

are all available within a short distance.

the year.While it is probably too late to

getreservations for Mardi Gras at most

courtyard will help ease those aching
muscles after a day skiing or shopping

of these guest houses, you can always

at Santa Fe.

plan for next year!TheBorgoyne Guest

Still further south towards Albuquer.

House(504-524-3621)is located in the

queis the CorralesInn(505-897-4422)

heartoftheFrench Quarter and features

private baths and kitchens. The New

Within driving distance you'll finj
downhill and cross-country skiing

Orleans Guest House(504-566-1177)

horseback riding and a natural hot

ing,downhill and cross-country skiing
Moving South on the road to Santa Fe,
the Triangle Inn(505)455-3375 offers

six individual guest houses.Each guest
housefeaturesa full kitchen and bath as
well as a living area. A hot-tub in the

Page 18• Dimensions• November 1990

springs. You might even think about

Places ofInterest to Women is a general

covering all of this territory in a single
trip. The drive from Albuquerque to
Santa Fe to Taos is breathtaking and
there is much to see and do along the

guide book to U.S., Canada, Australia,
New Zealand,and Mexico. Inn Places

way.

is a comprehensive guide to Bed &
Breakfasts and other accommodations
across the the same areas.

GAYELLOW PAGES

OKLAHOMA

P.O. Box 292

Afterlookingeverywhererveonly been
able to find one hotel that specifically
targets the gay community in Okla
homa.The HabanaInn(405-528-2221)
in the heart of the gay "area" of Okla

Village Station, NY, NY 10014 ^

General guide book for both lesbiarii
and gay men covering the U.S. and
Canada. National Edition - $10.

<S

homa City offers standard hotel rooms

with easy access to OKC night life.
All of these accommodations welcome

gay women and the management or

staff will be happy to help you find your
way to local gay night spots or other
places ofinterest However,ifyou would
like more information on these or any
area in the U.S.or abroad,check outone

of the many gay guidebooks. Below,
I've listed three of the big ones to help
get you started. You can find them at

your local bookstore or by writing to
the addresses listed.

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What A Worth,
What A WorupS
Moving Again
BY NANCY FORD
Does anyone know when the Pope is
coming back to Texas? It would be
good to know when. tQ expect him,
because Tm moving at the end of this

month and I could r^y use his help
with the heavy stuff.
^
As it happens,I have become comfort

able felying-on the kindness of strang
ers,I have no choice.People who move
at thB end of every lease cannot afford

to be picky.In the last ten years,I have
moved ten,count'em,ten times. Once,
13,000 times. That's ten microwaves

or 10 chances to win a trip to beautiful
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (airfare not
included) in lease language. Improb
able as this may seem,I no longer have
any firiends who own pickup trucks.
As a result, I have no problem entrust

lower back pain(if1 were a tube of Ben
Gay in which sealed carton would 1 be
hiding? In the medicine chest carton.

But, did 1 remember to pack the medi
cine chest?) is a small price to pay to
upgrade one's residential status.
But the actual moving isn't the prob
lem. Moving is a snap — it's the preproduction that's the killer.Box gather
ing! Refrigerator defrosting! Glasswrapping! Oven-cleaning! That's right
—OVEN CLEANING!This is no way
to spend a Saturday afternoon.
And then there's the inevitable self-

examinationsof motives when trying to
determine the real reason for not dis

carding the contents of boxes that have
remained unopened — sealing tape in
tact—for the last three moves.Why do

ing the safe down-one-flight-of-stairsand-up-another journey of my grand

1 keep the index card notes from my

mothers 200-pound.heirloom etagere

The Golden Era of the Silver Screen"?

to any muscular piece offero^meat that
happens to be in the neighborhood.

keep them? 1 got an A.

If you could help mejust this one time,
I can get the couch,loveseat and dining
room table all by myself. Probably.
Works every time.
But a few days of the discomfort of

high school senior term paper entitled?
Why do 1 keep them? How could 1 not
In those same boxes are my high school
yearbooks. 1 flip through them once
every few years or so - it's my way f
keeping in touch with old friends It's
heartwarming in a predictable sort of

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way to read that at least20 people from
my past believe that I am 2 sweet 2 be
forgotten and that I'll go far ifI stay as
Iare.Am.It's reasonable to assume that

people who wrote things like that in
high school yearbooks do so with the
certainty that aftercommencementnone
of us would ever see each other again.
Except Duane Hurd. Duane Hurd, my
friend, the then president of Young
Religious Republicans or a similar in
credibly uprightorganization and whom
I haven't seen since commencement

wrote in my yearbook in an almost
prophetic manner(and I quote):
"...if I can ever help you in any way,
just let me know."
Well,Duane,like I said,I'm moving at
the end of this month.

nancy ford
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T^'USTI^T'EXJIS

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

Ninth Life
BY Lauren Wright Douglas

Players
BY Robbi Sommers

and timely second novel from Lauren
Wright Douglas. The novel,Ninth Life

Shrew. The package contains a blind
and maimed cat and photographs of
animal experimentation.

is the second in the Caitlin Reece

While Caitlin takes the cat to a friend

We'll start this month with an excellent

Mystery Series. Ms. Douglas' first ef

who is an animal psychologist. Shrew

fort, The Alwavs Anonvmous Beast.

is killed. The other members of Ninth

was widely acclaimed,as will be Ninth

Life, the militant animal-rights organi

Life.

zation of which Shrew was a member,

The unconventional private detective,
Caitlin Reece has been hired to pick up
a package by a woman code-named

believe that she was killed by someone
at the cosmetics company. Living
World. Shrew had been working to

November 1990• Dimensions • Page 25

Caitlin decides that itis up to her to find

confuse you. Although the behavior
displayed in the book can be found in
thelesbian community,itcertainly isn't
something I want to read about. Even
the sex scenes (which are numerous)

out the truth about Shrew's death and

are predictable and boring. Doc And

infiltrate and get evidence that Living
World was using animal experimenta
tion when their advertising claimed that
they did not.

about the alleged animal experimenta
tion at Living World.
Ms.Douglas,allows you to really care
about her eccentric characters and their

problems(although I must say I would
like to read more about "Gray", the
animal psychologist). Douglas is the
Rita Mae Brown of lesbian mysteries.

Fluff it isn't

I might enjoy Ms. Sommer's books
more if she would drop the self-satis
fied ("Look,I'm a writer!") tone ftom
her writing. A little humility in both she
and her characters would make them

both much more appealing.

NextisPlavers bvRobbiSommers.Yon

Both Ninth Life and Plavers are avail

may recall that I gave Pleasures, her

able at your local bookstore or fiom
Naiad Press,Inc.To order by mail send
$8.95 per book plus 15% postage and
handling to:Naiad Press,Inc.,P.O.Box

book of erotic short stories,low marks.

Unfortunately,Playsis will getthe same
criticism.

The story begins with Ruby (the one
we're supposed to care about) remi
niscing about her relationship with

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women and gener

ally being unfeeling ^
twits.

Of course, in the
end. Ruby ends up
in a self-help group

and everyone lives
happily ever after.
I won't even try to
mention any other

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AVre /ou

I'oo

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Demanding
Some women won't settle for anything

a. develop a sudden "headache" and

less than perfection in their firiends

ask to be taken home.

lovers and family.Are you oneofthem?
To find out if you demand too much
from those around you, answer the

b.stay areasonable timeand then ask to
go home.

c. give her a chance, you might like

questions below!

each oth» better when you're both not
so nervous.

1. Your lover is always leaving the lid
off of the toothpaste. You:

d. ask her out again, you dcMi't have
anything else to do.

a. bitch, bitch, bitch about it.

b.start doing something that drives her

3.You have fallen head over heals for a

crazy to prove your point

woman,but she isn't ready to make a

c. let it go,it d^sn't really matter.
d.don't say anything and put the lid on

commitment You:

2. You're out on a blind date and after

a. go along with whatever she says.
Maybe she'll come around.
b. quit seeing her. No sense putting
yourself through the pain.

a half hour you decide you really don't

c. keep nagging her about a commit

like her. You:

ment until she gives you a definitive

yourself.

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be perfect (by your definition). You

answer.

d. shower her with gifts and make

yourselfindispensable so thatshe can't
help but love you.
4. Your lover is flirting with another
woman at the bar, you:

a. try to ignore it
b.stay cool until you get home and then
blow up.

believe that if isn't done your way, it
isn't done right You need to learn to
.bend a little. You may even need to
learn that, yes, you also have some
faults. If you drai't give those around
you room to make mistakes, you don't
allow them to be themselves when they

are with you. If you let up a little you
mayfind that you alllike each otheralot
more.

c. leave while she isn't looking.
d.don'tcare. You know that you're the

12-19

one she loves.

5. When looking for a lover, you want
her to be:

a. perfect in every way.
b.good looking and financially secure.
c. loving, caring and self-confident.
d. anything as long as you love ha-.

6. Of all the women you've dated,
you've remained friends with:
a. most of them.
b. about half of them.
c. less than half.
d. n(Mie of them.

SCCRIMG
give yourself points as follows

1.a4,b-3,c-l,d-2
2. a-4, b-3,c-2, d-1
3. a-2, b-4,c-l,d-3
4. a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
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If you SCORED:

19-2*
No doubtaboutit, you are

This is iwt a problem fw you. You
know that you don't always get what
you ask for, but you also know that it
doesn't hurt to ask. You are good at
compromise and very accepting of
others faults. Keep it up!

(i-11
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Horoscope
What's in the stars for you this month?

ARIES
You'll have to be self disciplined to
achieve your goals this month.Concen
trate on your goals but remain flexible

when d^ing with people. Try to see
the other person's point of ■view. Don't
pass up abig social event towards month
end—it could give your career just the
boostit needs. A former flame couldre

appear in your life and send the sparks
flying!

TAI'RIS
Financial matters are at the forefront at

thebeginningofNovember.You'llhave
to watch your money carefully and
don't go overboard on holiday spend

ing. After the 17th you will find your
self having to make compromises to
ensure the happiness of close relation
ships. A few social events may have to
be put on hold during the last week of
the month. All the activity has got you
nm down and you need to rest!

more complicated than you think. Put
ting pleasure above all else could be
tempting right now, but your boss may
not take too kindly to the idea. After the
10th it is best to think before you speak
or a new relationship could collapse

before it even gets started. Towards
month's end a partner's demands may

lead to confrontation—be flexible and
listen!

lEO
The urge to travel is strong in Novem
ber,but family or home obligations will
keep you tied down until late in the
month. Something you have worked
hard to achieve could be within reach

but you'll have to buckle down and
work hard to reach your goals. Even
though work may be getting you down,
your personal life is going great and
social engagements are many.

VIRGO
Someone youmeetduring the first week
of November could have ulteriOT mo

oEmiM
Being open and flexible can make No
vember go much more smoothly for
Gemini. It won't be hard to convince

others to go along with your plans once

you've figured out what they are. Your

social life picks up considerably after
the 18th. Try not to step on anyone's
toes — someone you know may be
itching for a fight, don't give them an

opportunity. Keep things low key dur
ing the last week of the month.

CASrCER
Emotions are intense during the first
week of November. The situation isn't

tives. Be sure to investigate before you
decide to become friends. Handle your
finances carefuUy after the 13th, an

extravagantexpensecouldhaveputyou
in the red. A new romaiKe could get

started as the result of a phone call on
the 20th. Take your time and be spe
cific about what you want from the

relationship. You'll both be happierif
you establish the ground rules now.

UBRA
You're feelingloved and appreciated at
the beginning of November. Finances
are looking up and your spirits are defi
nitely improving. Be siure to investigate

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a risky financial move for yourself and
don't rely on the advice of friends.
Keep your secrets to yourself aftCT the
16th.Telling even atrusted friend could

start a storm of gossip. Family and

upbeatattitudecouldbecontagiousboth
at work and on the job. A romantic
getaway at month's end may be just
what the doctor ordered to perk up a
faltering relationship.

social obligations take up the last week.

AQPURHS
SCORPIO

Be careful not to ignrae your home life

You may want to get some distance

while trying to advance your career

from a close relationship during the

during November.A good mix of work

first week of November. A different

and pleasure should keep everyone
happy. Some very good news could
come your way after the 17th. Araise or
promotion could be coming your way
after the Thanksgiving holidays. Dcm't
be a braggart! Your good mood might

perspective will help you decide whatit

is you really want.Yourcareer is taking
off rigjit now,but be careful not to let
your ego get in the way of your ambi
tions.Too much activity may be putting
a strain on your primary relationship.A
shorttrip forjustthe twoof you over the
weekend ofthe 24th could bejust what

get on'the nerves of those who don't
share your good fortune. Be subtle.

the doctor ordered.

PliSCES

SAGmCARICS

situation can change your lifestyle for

Someone in the background may be
causing you trouble on the job during
the first week of NovembCT. Jealousy
over your accomplishments may be the
root cause. After the 20th you could
fmd new romance with someonetotally
your opposite. Use time alone to reas
sess your goals; both personally and
professionally.

the bettCT in November! Your feelings
few a new love interest are deepening.
Don't get too carried away. Go slowly
and you have a better chance at a happy
and successfulrelatitwtship.On the other
hand,a problem with a family member
may be getting out ofcontrol.It may be

A change in your home or employment

besttojustavoid this person altogether.
Make plans now few holiday activities.

CAPRICORK

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You may feel like be

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vember, but you may

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The Directory
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubss
ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)
organizations
Gay/Lesbian Association oi UTA
P.O. Box 19348-77, UTA St. 76019•794-5140

AUSTIN,TX (area code 512)
clubs
Nexus•304 W.5th •448-2292
Sadie's • 113 San Jacinto* 479-6939

Dallas Gay AiHance
P.O. Box 190712 75219 - 5280144

Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives
P.O. Box190712 ^219 - 821-1653

Dallas Gay Youth Group
300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116 - 307-7203
Dallas Outdoors
P.O. Box 35474 752K - 276-5270
DMIas Tavern Guild
3900 Lemmon Ave.#220 - 526-5292

Dignity/Dallas - PO Box 190133 75219 - 2264101

organizations
Affirmation (Methodist)

Foundation for Human Understandlng-5284233
Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus

7403 Shoal Creek *451-2329

2727 Oak Lawn 75219 - 528-2811

Austin Latino/a Lesbian/Gay Organization

Lesbian btformailon Line(UL)

P.O. Box 1350 78787•280-6107

P.O. Box 191443 75219 - 528-2426

Austin Lesbian/Gay Pollticat Caucus

LesblaiVGay Political Coalition

P.O. Box 822 78767-462-9888

P.O. Box 224424 75222 - 828-9882
Lesbian Resource Center

Center for Battered Women • Lesbian Group
385-5181 or 928-9070 (hotline)
Gay/Lesbian Student Association at UT Austin
458-3971 -Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338

1315Skiles-821-3999

Lesbian Visionaries
P.O. Box 191443 75219 -5284087

Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby•PO Box 2505 78768

Metraplex Republcans

Lesbian Mothers - Karen •339-8508
Live Wire Productions •PO Box 141202 78714

P.O. Box 191033 75219 - 941-8114

Oak Lawn Community Services

Metropoihm Community Church
1100 Springdale Rd.•929-3660
Oasis Ministry

Oak Lawn Symphonic Band

5555 N. LamarBlvd.#L101 -441-9191

SDA Kinship(Gay & Lesbian Adventists)

P-Fiag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)-328-3830
Sapphire! - Lesbian Social Group -1600 S. Lamar
Waterloo Counseling Center

POBox38454 75238-3736484

P.O. box 191094 75219-5204108
P.O. Box 190973 75219 - 986-1751

WANT(Wonwn In The Aits)288-929/ 823-3105
Womyn Together - 3920 Cedar Springs -5284233

507 Powell 78703 - 322-9654

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

AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417

DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
businesses
Business Delivery Systems
14902 Preston Rd. 75240 - 733-1108

DENTON,TX(area code 817)
organizations
COURAGE,Lesbian Gay Student Oig.
P.O. Box 5067 76203 - 382-3813

FT. WORTH(area code 817)
clubs

Crossroads Market - 3930 Cedar Springs

Partners- 1612 Park Place Dr.-927-9546

521 -8919 or 1-800-992-6404

organizations

Curious Times - Women's Books etc.
4008D Cedar Springs - 5284087
Clubs
Sue Eiien's - 3903 Cedar Springs - 559-0707

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

organizations

HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)

Affirmation - PO Box 225831 75222 - 948-1546

businesses
Inklings - an altamative bookshop

AIDS Resource Center
P.O. Box 190712 75219

1846 Richmond-5216369

November 1990• Dimensions• Page 33

clubs

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

Ranch •912S S. Main •666-3464

National Gay/Lesbian Task Force

organizations

1517UStreetNW

AIDS Foundation
3927 Essex Lane•623-6796
AlOSHOTUNE
cto Switdiboerd •529-3211

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

Gay/Laabian Students UnWaraityot Houston .
4800 Calhoun* 529-3211

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

NORMAN,OK (area code 405)
organizations

Houston Gay Political Caucus

Women's Resource Center

P.O. Box 66664 77266•521-1000

P.O. Box 5089 73070

Kingdom Community Church
614119th • 862-7533
Lambda ALANON •Lambda Center for Alchoholics
1214Joanne'521-9772

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations

LesbianfGay Studsnts4Jnlv. Houston Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
MetropoMan Community Church

2135NW39lh 73112'523AIDS

01 TIm Reaunectlon
1919 Decatur* 861-9149

2312 NW 39th 73112'521-9696

Montroee Couneeing Center
900Lovett#203 77006
'
529-0037

Montroee Pool Leaguefilliaids'PJ 863-8482
PWACoMklon'Houston

Oasis the Community Center
Herfand SMer Resources,Inc.

SAN ANGELO,TX (area code 915)
businesses
Books Etc., Inc'Lesbian/Gay/Altemative Books

1475 W.Gray *163'522-5428
Womynapaee

2410 W. Ave N 76904
'
942-1544

P.O. Box 960601 770930601
880-9517 or 5210780

SAN ANTONIO,TX(area code 512)

Women's SoftbaH League
6431 Pkieehade'8636256

LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
organizations

dubs
TheCtrde '8021 Pinebrook'341-2818

organizations

Lubbock LesbianlGay Alliance

Dignky/San Antonio
202N.St Mary's'3433632
Inlegrlty/San Antonio

P.O. Box 64746 79464
'
7932403

P.O. Box 150006 78212
'
684-4920

Names Pro)eGt1jubbock'7931800 or 744-1957

River Cky Living
Metropolitan Community Church

NATIONAL ORGAMZATIONS
Affimntlon: United Methodhts for Lesbian/Gay

202 Holland 78212 '822-1121

LISA (Lesbian Information SA)'823LISA (5472)
SALGA'San Antonio Lesbian &

Concerns'P.O. Box 1021' Evanslon, L 60204

Gay Assembly'733-7300

AIDS Action CouncI

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

729 Eighth St S.E. Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003'(202)547-3101
AIDS 800'1-803221-7044
Conference For Catholic LesblanB

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

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

Dallas, TX 752136426-(214)307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor
NY, NY 10012

Coordinator;Jim 2239877
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
P.O. Box 120113 78212-9313

San Antonio Tavern Guild'822-2823

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND,TX
(area code 512)
accomodaticns

Lyle'sDeck'120E.AtolSt.
P.O. Box 2326 78597
'
761-LYLE

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four of us have so much fun together,
doing everything from picnic outings
by the lake to relaxed dinners at each
other's homes. They are true friends
that we know we could turn to in a time

of need and they would be there —
which is more than I can say for the

many other gay men and lesbians feel
this way? Is itjust because these people
aren't sexually attracted to members of
the opposite sex thatthey feel they can't
socialize with them? I would find it

extremely ironic that our community
would choose to perpetuate our differ
ences rather than grow together in united
friendship. Not a day goes by that I
don't count my blessings for having
such wonderful,beautiful people in my
life as these two women.

I would be interested to hear further
comment on this issue from other

members ofthe gay community.Maybe

majority of gay male acquaintances of

I'm mistaken in my conclusions...and
what a great mistake that would be!

ours.

David A. Clarke

A particular person who comes to mind

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The N'Ewh
From Around the Region,the Country & the World
gion of the NLC,ccHitact Kathy Rome
at(214)941-0375.For registration and
information on the NLC-Gulf Region
meeting in Eureka Springs, AR, call
KarenLewisat(405)528-3151 or Maria
at(405)525-7996.

Region Wide Group
Meets to Plan

Strategy For National
Lesbian Conference
The Gulf Region of the National Les
bian Conference(Arkansas,Louisiana,
Oklahoma and Texas) met at Arrow
head State Park in central Oklahoma

August 31-Sept. 3,1990.It was hosted
by Herland Sister Resources,an Okla
homa-based women's resource center,
at their fall retreat.

Two ofthe problems indigenous to this
area that were discussed are: inade

quate representation ofthe large Native
American peculation and the invisibil
ity ofrural lesbians and the difficulty of
ilnding and reaching out to them.
Gulf Region delegates to the NLC
SteeringCommittee wereelected.These

include three permanent delegates:
Karen Lewis,Josi Mata,Alpha Thomas
and one tempwary delegate.

The next meeting of the NLC-Gulf
Region will be held November 2-4 in

Eureka Springs, Arkansas at the Peidmont Bed and Breakfast.

The National Lesbian Conference will

be held April24-28 in Atlanta,Gewgia.
The purpose of this conference is to
satisfy the Lesbian Nation's need to
create, publicize and implement a na

tional lesbian agenda. Through this
conference, lesbians meet each other,
identify common issues,havefun,build

coalitions,and plan for their collective
future.

For more information on the Gulf Re

Kowalski Denied

Right to Attend
Pride Day
Judge. Robert Campbell has denied

permission for Sharon Kowalski to at
tend and be recognized by the first
National Disability Pride Day that was
held October 6th in Boston, MA. Ac-

ending to the court-appointed social
workn.JudgeCampbellfeltit was"not
in Sharon's best interest right now" to
be allowed to attend the event.

"This is another clear example of why 1
need to be Sharon's guardian", said
Karen Thompson. "1 asked Sharon if
she wanted to go to this event,she said
yes. 1 am the only one who has taken
Sharon's wishes into account and has
listened to Sharon."

NOW Vice President Rosemary

Dempsey stated,"It is outrageous that
Sharon Kowalski should be denied the

right to attend the National Disability
Pride Day. Judge Campbell's decision
is arbitrary and insensitive. Sharon
should be deciding what she wants to
attend. Karen Thompson is clearly the

best qualiHed guardian becauseshe will
represent what Sharon wants."
Thompson, who has been fighting for
Kowalski's rights for over six years,

November 1990• Dimensions•Page

7

filed a petition last year to be appointed
Sharon Kowalski's guardian. A hear
ing on the request was scheduled for
August2at which time Thompson had
hoped for a decision. Judge Campbell
cancelled the hearing because the press
demanded,and was granted by the ap
pellate court, the right to be present at
the hearing. It was decided that the

pointed guardian.If it is not,then she is
the best qualified."
Despite this temporary setback, Th
ompson is confident that the profes
sional testimony of the hearings will
support her petition for guardianship.
"Tliis hearing should validate what I
have been saying is best for Sharon all
along", said Thompson.

arguments ofcounsel would be submit

ted to the courtin writing and the Judge
would rule by theendofAugustwhether
to award guardianship to Karen Th
ompson or to order an evidentiary hear

1990 AIDS
Foundation Houston
Walkathon Slated

ing. On August 30, Judge Campbell
issued an order calling for the eviden
tiary hearing stating that significant is

The Second Annual AIDS Foundation

Houston Walkathon will take place

,

sues were raised requiring additional
testimony.
Thompson's reaction to the Judge's

November 17,1990 and will be dedicated to the memory of Congressman

!
[

Mickey Leland, it was announced by

Walk'90ChairpersonSueLovellatthe

i

ruhng was,"I am very disappointed. I
had hoped this would be over and we

kick-<rff party held at the Hiram Butler

could get back to living a more normal

Gallery(August 23).

life. The Judge's ruling could certainly

"Congressman Leland was one of the

be viewed asasetback butIam optimis

earliestsupporters offurrding for AIDS

tic of what the final outcome will be.

research programs,"Ms.Lovell pointed

It's very frustrating that this is being

out,"and we at AFH and the hundreds
of volunteers who will be participating

unnecessarily dragged outbecauseonce

again, Sharon loses. The legal proce
dures could realistically cost over
$20,000.Every one ofthese dollars is a
dollartaken directly awayfrom Sharon's
rehabilitative needs."

Fred Friedman, Kowalski's court ap
pointed attorney, stated in his brief on
the guardianship request that, "If the
ability to turn conunitment into hard
work, loyalty, and energy is the test,
nobody could meet the test of the
guardianship stauite better than Karen

Thompson...Karen Thompson meets
the Statutory test butlacks the^roval

will be walking with the memwy of
Congressman Leland's dedication to
helping people".
The lOK Walk,equivalentof6.2 miles,
will begin andend atSam HoustonPark
downtown;registration is scheduled to

open at 11am and the Walk will begin at
1pm.

aids Foundation Houston is seeking
volimteers from area organizations

businesses,hospitals,schools,corporal
tions,religious institutions, trades an^
all walks of life to wganize Walk 'qQ
teams and collect pledgesfor each kilo

of the Kowalski's. If the Court finds

meter walked.Individuals,as well,are

this essential, she should not be ap

being encouraged to register and col-

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J

lectpledgesfrom family,neighbors and

tries from students whose primary lan

co-workers.Forfurther information and

guage is not English and firom hearing

pre-registration call the AFH office at
(713)623-6796.

impaired students are encouraged.
The theme of the contest is"What is it

like being gay or lesbian in America
today?"There will be one first prize of
$500,one second prize of$300 and one

Essay Contest

essay contest for high school students.
The contest is open to all high school
students in grades 10 through 12. Sex

third prize of $200. Honorable Men
tions, Finalists and Semi-finalists will
be announced at thejudges discretion.
For a rules summary and entry pack,
please contact NOAYA, P.O. Box
190426, Dallas, TX 75219-0426.
Deadline for entry packet requests is

ual orientation of contest entrants will

December 15th, 1990. Contest entries

not be apart of the judging criteria and
the judges will use a holistic grading

1990.

Announced
The National Gay Alliance for Young
Adults (NOAYA) has announced an

mustbe postmarked by December 31st,

scheme to minimize cultural bias. En

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What's Ooia' Oa
A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area

AUSTIN - The Iris Art Collective,

Houston appearance with "Dykes to

Austin Parks and Recreation andLive

Watch Out For:The Slide Show".The

Wire Productions are bringing you"A

show is produced by Hazelwitch Pro

Woman's Tradition: An Art Festi

ductions and will b,e held at

val" on Saturday and Sunday Novem

TREEBEARD'S, 315 Travis, on No
vember 11th at6pm.Tickets are S15for

ber 17 & 18 at the McBeth Recreation

Center. If you are interested in booth
space, please call (512) 339-8508 and
leave your address and phone number.

dinner and show and are available at
INKLINGS and LUCIA'S GARDEN.

Seating is limited so get yours now!

DALLAS - Susie Bright, controver

DALLAS - SPROUTS, a new group

sial editor of On Our Backs magazine,

for lesbians who are just"coming out"

will give a two-hour lecture on lesbian
safe-sex, toys and other erotica. The

or those new to the Dallas area will
meet the first Sunday ofevery month at

lecture will be held at Winfrey Point
Clubhouse on White Rock Lake(950
E. Lawther Drive, entry only from
Garland Road. Mapsco page 37U)on
Monday, November 12th at 7:30pm.
The lecture will be followed by a book

5pm at the Lesbian Resource Center

signing hosted by CURIOUS TIMES
bookstore.Entertainment,refreshments

at 1315 Skiles. For more info, leave a

message at the LRC,(214)821-3999 or
on LIL(214)528-2426.
HOUSTON - Folksinger PHRANC,
with Austin folk/rockers, 2 NICE
GIRLS (who just came back from

and mail order sex toy catalogs will also

wowing them at the Michigan

be available. Advance tickets are $10

Women's Music Festival) will be ap

and are available at CURIOUS TIMES

pearing at Hammond Hall at Rice
University on Sunday,November 18th.

or by mail from LESBIAN VISION
ARIES.

FT. WORTH - Rock and Roll sisters,

The concert is sponsored by KTRU
Radio- Tickets are $12 and will be sold
at INKLINGS.

June & Jean Millington will perform
live on Saturday,November 3rd at 8pm

DALLAS - The Metropolitan Com

at AGAPE MCC. Tickets are $10 in
advance and $12 at the door and avail

able at CONNECTIONS, CROSS
WORDS & CURIOUS TIMES. For

munity Church of Dallas will be
moving its worship service to a new
location on Saturday, November 3rd.
The new facility is at 5353 Maple Av

more information call(817)924-4757
or(214) 285-1883.

enue. The first service at the new space

HOUSTON - Be sure to catch lesbian
cartoonist, AILson Bechidel in her first

November 4th.

will be Saturday evening at7:15pm and
the first Sunday services will be on

November 1990 • Dimensions • Page 11

SAN ANTONIO - The MetropoUtan

for it! Your favorite danca, Delilab

Community Church of San Antonio

Deleon,iscoming back toPARTNERS
for two shows on Saturday,November
10th. Make your reservations now or
you might miss it! Be sure to check at
the bar for details on Thanksgiving
activities! Barbara,all the employees
ofPARTNERS and the Nicholsfamily
would like to thank everyone for their
effortsand donations to help pay for the
funoal ofcancer victim,Tina Nichols.

will offer a 6-Sunday course on
Homosexuality and the Bible. The
course begins Sunday,November 11th
at 6:30pm at the church at 1136 W.
Woodlawn.Rev.Linda Bynum willbe
the instructor in this course about what

the bible does and does not say about
homosexuality.Fot more information,

'call(512)532-881l,exL 1511 or(512)
* 734-0048.

Your hard wtwk and generosity are
greatly jqjpreciated.

HOUSTON - The move is on at the

RANCH! Betsy,Packie, Brigitte and
the rest of the gang are now located at

SAN ANTONIO - The "left-handed

9200 Buffalo Speedway. They've got

Jewish Lesbian"is back!Lynn Lavner
will appear at the CIRCLE on Sunday,

a 250-300 car parking lot with lights
and night & weekoid security, 12,000

November4th at8pm.Tickets are$8 at

square feet of space with more bath
rooms, seating, games and a bigger

November 3rd). Tuesday Night Top

dance flow, and three strategically
placed bars from which to wet your
whistle! With all thisspace,they've got

Price willspeakon"Feminism:Whatit
means now? How do you apply it to

the door and $6 in advance (through
ics for November are: on the 13th,Kay

lots of room for the special events

your life?"; and on the 27th, "Ma
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the staff and management of the

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Dear Aci^s
Answers to your questions about love.
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS

Dear Agnes,
I have a big problem. My lover was
recently arrested for dealing drugs. I
still love her very much but I am not
sure I want to stay with her.
I was aware that she occasionally did
some drugs, but I truly thought it was
only a"social" thing. I had no idea she
was dealing (and in large quantities).
She says she didn't tell me because she
knew I wouldn't approve and didn't
want me to leave her.

She has asked me to stick by her,but I
don'tknow ifI can.She has been hiding
the truth from me for so long I'm not
sure I can ever trust her again.
She has promised to"reform",to never
do or deal dmgs again. But, that is
damned hard to believe after all this.
This is the first time that she has ever

this serious,she can lie about anything.
I suspect she only "fessed up" because
she gotcaught.Consider yourselflucky
that you didn't wake up in jail, wonder
ing how you got there. You deserve
better.

Dear Agnes,
I would like to agree with the letter in
September's issue from "Hushed Up in
San Antonio".

I have been a Dallas city resident for 7
years, 3 of those 7 spent in the Oak
Lawn area. In those three years,
NEVER,haveI met with so much crime,

violence,snobbery and attitude served
up with a smile.

Don'tget me wrong,Dallas,I know it's
notjust happening here,butface it,itIS
here.

lied to me in6 years(thatIknow oO and
I would liketo give herasecond chance,
but this is such abig transgression,I'm

I have spenttime in gay communitiesin
Arlington, Ft. Worth, Houston,

Galveston,Chicago,Virginia and Cali

notsure ifshedeservesa secondchance.

fornia and have been treated with noth

I'm so angry and upset that I don't

ing less than respect and politeness.

know what to do. Should I leave or

Unfortunately,I haven't made it to San
Antonio yet,but have friends from that
area who do not take such a dim view.
Dallas has another quirk I haven't en

stay? I don't know,can you help?

Going In Circles
Houston,TX

countered anywhere else—whatin the
Dear Circles,

hell is this that gay men don't like gay

Pack your bags and leave before you
have bigger problems than a lying girl
friend. No,you can't trust her and liv

and you know who I'm talking about)

ing with anyone who is dealing drugs is
risky business. If they had decided to
arrest her at home while you were there

you could very well be in jail with her
right now.
If this woman will lie about somehting

women and vice versa(as a rule, ya'H
— Where's the threat folks?

Now that I've got all of Oak Lawn's
undergarments in a wad, you, Dallas
may ask"What are you still doing here

then?" And I may honestly reply, "j
really don't know." I've moved out of
the city, but am still in the area. Maybe

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'

I'm afraid of too big of a change all at
once. But I'll make it big time when
God tells me it's time to get going.
Keep on rockin'San Antonio—there's
not a thing in the world Dallas has got

gay gathering places nearby.
I'm not particularly looking for a rela
tionship (although it would be nice).
What1 am looking for are some friends
1 can be open and honest with.Surely all

on you.

lesbians don't live in cities — I'm sure

Sincerely,
Outward Bound

thatr m notthe only oneliving out here,

Dallas, TX

1 just can't figure out how to find them.
Do you have any ideas?

Dear Outward,

Name and
Address Withheld

Everyone is entitled to their opinion.
However, all cities and communities

Dear Withheld,

have their drawbacks.It isn't limited to

A good place to start would be to con
tact the lesbian or gay organization in
the city nearest you. They may be able
to put you in touch with other"sisters"

Dallas, San Antonio or anywhere else.
You might read the letter to the editor
on page 5 for more about how gay men
and women get along.

Dear Agnes,
I'm sure 1 share my problem with alotof
women.1 came"out" to myself about a
year ago and the problem is that1 live in
a rural area. 1 have a very hard time
meeting other women.1 don't getto the
city thatoften even though 1only live an
hour away and obviously there are no

in your area.
You might also consider running an ad
in the city's gay publication or even in
Dimensions.

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P.O. Box 856

Lubbock, TX 79408

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Travel Guide
Most of us don't get away for a "big" vacation every year. We take our vacations in
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going to focus on some places to go and things to do in the Dimensions distribution
area. There's more to do in your own backyard than you may realize.
November 1990• Dimensions• Page 17

TEXAS

is located only thr^ blocks from Bour
bon Street906Mazant(504-944-2662)

While there aren't many gay guest
houses in Texas, you do have a choice
of two on the Gulf coast Lyle's Deck
(512-761-LYLE) is situated only 500

is woman-owned and features a planta

feet from the beach on South Padre

Island. They offer a pool, Jacuzzi,

a charming courtyard area.Then there's
The Frenchmen(so-named because of

kitchen facilities and loads of fun. The

it'slocation oh Frenchmen Street).They

third week (and weekend) of every
month is women's week. Women are

have a pool & Jacuzzi, lush tropical
patio, valet service and tour service.

welcome anytime, but are encouraged

Food and drinks are also served and all

to come during the third week to meet
other women.

A bit further north at Port Aransas(30
minutes south ofCorpus Christi)you'll
find theSea HorseInn(512-749-5221).
Situated on Mustang Island on a high
dune overlooking the Gulf of Mexico,
the Sea HorseInn isonly a three-minute
walk to the beach. All rooms feature a

full bath, kitchenette and television
with cable and two movie channels.

They do have one two-bedroom suite
and one cabin.If you prefer notto swim
in the Gulf, the Inn has a swimming
pool just for you!

tion setting. Les Bon Maison Apart
ments (504-561-8498) are actually
renovated slave quarters situated around

rooms feature TV and a private bath.
Athena's Bed & Breakfast(504-5221413) consists of one, one-bedroom

apartment in the French Quarter. It has
a full kitchen, full bath, courtyard and
swimming pool.

NEW MEXICO
Whether it's skiing, shopping or Just
soaking up the scenery. New Mexico
has a guest house for you.Beginning in
Taos in Northern New Mexico you'll
find the Ruby Slipper(505-758-0613).

You can choose from private or shared
bath, standard or water beds, and sev
eral roomscome with an authentic kiva

LOUISIANA

fireplace or wood-burning stove. Hik

New Orleans is definitely the destina
tion of choice in Louisiana and they
have accommodations galore! Of
course, the location of choice is the
French Quarter, close to all the action
both during MardiGrasand throughout

are all available within a short distance.

the year.While it is probably too late to

getreservations for Mardi Gras at most

courtyard will help ease those aching
muscles after a day skiing or shopping

of these guest houses, you can always

at Santa Fe.

plan for next year!TheBorgoyne Guest

Still further south towards Albuquer.

House(504-524-3621)is located in the

queis the CorralesInn(505-897-4422)

heartoftheFrench Quarter and features

private baths and kitchens. The New

Within driving distance you'll finj
downhill and cross-country skiing

Orleans Guest House(504-566-1177)

horseback riding and a natural hot

ing,downhill and cross-country skiing
Moving South on the road to Santa Fe,
the Triangle Inn(505)455-3375 offers

six individual guest houses.Each guest
housefeaturesa full kitchen and bath as
well as a living area. A hot-tub in the

Page 18• Dimensions• November 1990

springs. You might even think about

Places ofInterest to Women is a general

covering all of this territory in a single
trip. The drive from Albuquerque to
Santa Fe to Taos is breathtaking and
there is much to see and do along the

guide book to U.S., Canada, Australia,
New Zealand,and Mexico. Inn Places

way.

is a comprehensive guide to Bed &
Breakfasts and other accommodations
across the the same areas.

GAYELLOW PAGES

OKLAHOMA

P.O. Box 292

Afterlookingeverywhererveonly been
able to find one hotel that specifically
targets the gay community in Okla
homa.The HabanaInn(405-528-2221)
in the heart of the gay "area" of Okla

Village Station, NY, NY 10014 ^

General guide book for both lesbiarii
and gay men covering the U.S. and
Canada. National Edition - $10.

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homa City offers standard hotel rooms

with easy access to OKC night life.
All of these accommodations welcome

gay women and the management or

staff will be happy to help you find your
way to local gay night spots or other
places ofinterest However,ifyou would
like more information on these or any
area in the U.S.or abroad,check outone

of the many gay guidebooks. Below,
I've listed three of the big ones to help
get you started. You can find them at

your local bookstore or by writing to
the addresses listed.

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What A Worth,
What A WorupS
Moving Again
BY NANCY FORD
Does anyone know when the Pope is
coming back to Texas? It would be
good to know when. tQ expect him,
because Tm moving at the end of this

month and I could r^y use his help
with the heavy stuff.
^
As it happens,I have become comfort

able felying-on the kindness of strang
ers,I have no choice.People who move
at thB end of every lease cannot afford

to be picky.In the last ten years,I have
moved ten,count'em,ten times. Once,
13,000 times. That's ten microwaves

or 10 chances to win a trip to beautiful
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (airfare not
included) in lease language. Improb
able as this may seem,I no longer have
any firiends who own pickup trucks.
As a result, I have no problem entrust

lower back pain(if1 were a tube of Ben
Gay in which sealed carton would 1 be
hiding? In the medicine chest carton.

But, did 1 remember to pack the medi
cine chest?) is a small price to pay to
upgrade one's residential status.
But the actual moving isn't the prob
lem. Moving is a snap — it's the preproduction that's the killer.Box gather
ing! Refrigerator defrosting! Glasswrapping! Oven-cleaning! That's right
—OVEN CLEANING!This is no way
to spend a Saturday afternoon.
And then there's the inevitable self-

examinationsof motives when trying to
determine the real reason for not dis

carding the contents of boxes that have
remained unopened — sealing tape in
tact—for the last three moves.Why do

ing the safe down-one-flight-of-stairsand-up-another journey of my grand

1 keep the index card notes from my

mothers 200-pound.heirloom etagere

The Golden Era of the Silver Screen"?

to any muscular piece offero^meat that
happens to be in the neighborhood.

keep them? 1 got an A.

If you could help mejust this one time,
I can get the couch,loveseat and dining
room table all by myself. Probably.
Works every time.
But a few days of the discomfort of

high school senior term paper entitled?
Why do 1 keep them? How could 1 not
In those same boxes are my high school
yearbooks. 1 flip through them once
every few years or so - it's my way f
keeping in touch with old friends It's
heartwarming in a predictable sort of

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way to read that at least20 people from
my past believe that I am 2 sweet 2 be
forgotten and that I'll go far ifI stay as
Iare.Am.It's reasonable to assume that

people who wrote things like that in
high school yearbooks do so with the
certainty that aftercommencementnone
of us would ever see each other again.
Except Duane Hurd. Duane Hurd, my
friend, the then president of Young
Religious Republicans or a similar in
credibly uprightorganization and whom
I haven't seen since commencement

wrote in my yearbook in an almost
prophetic manner(and I quote):
"...if I can ever help you in any way,
just let me know."
Well,Duane,like I said,I'm moving at
the end of this month.

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T^'USTI^T'EXJIS

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

Ninth Life
BY Lauren Wright Douglas

Players
BY Robbi Sommers

and timely second novel from Lauren
Wright Douglas. The novel,Ninth Life

Shrew. The package contains a blind
and maimed cat and photographs of
animal experimentation.

is the second in the Caitlin Reece

While Caitlin takes the cat to a friend

We'll start this month with an excellent

Mystery Series. Ms. Douglas' first ef

who is an animal psychologist. Shrew

fort, The Alwavs Anonvmous Beast.

is killed. The other members of Ninth

was widely acclaimed,as will be Ninth

Life, the militant animal-rights organi

Life.

zation of which Shrew was a member,

The unconventional private detective,
Caitlin Reece has been hired to pick up
a package by a woman code-named

believe that she was killed by someone
at the cosmetics company. Living
World. Shrew had been working to

November 1990• Dimensions • Page 25

Caitlin decides that itis up to her to find

confuse you. Although the behavior
displayed in the book can be found in
thelesbian community,itcertainly isn't
something I want to read about. Even
the sex scenes (which are numerous)

out the truth about Shrew's death and

are predictable and boring. Doc And

infiltrate and get evidence that Living
World was using animal experimenta
tion when their advertising claimed that
they did not.

about the alleged animal experimenta
tion at Living World.
Ms.Douglas,allows you to really care
about her eccentric characters and their

problems(although I must say I would
like to read more about "Gray", the
animal psychologist). Douglas is the
Rita Mae Brown of lesbian mysteries.

Fluff it isn't

I might enjoy Ms. Sommer's books
more if she would drop the self-satis
fied ("Look,I'm a writer!") tone ftom
her writing. A little humility in both she
and her characters would make them

both much more appealing.

NextisPlavers bvRobbiSommers.Yon

Both Ninth Life and Plavers are avail

may recall that I gave Pleasures, her

able at your local bookstore or fiom
Naiad Press,Inc.To order by mail send
$8.95 per book plus 15% postage and
handling to:Naiad Press,Inc.,P.O.Box

book of erotic short stories,low marks.

Unfortunately,Playsis will getthe same
criticism.

The story begins with Ruby (the one
we're supposed to care about) remi
niscing about her relationship with

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Maikie. Markie is the master of head

(and bed) games who has toyed with
Ruby's affections.
While Ruby and Markie are seducing
each other,they are also alienating their
friends, sleeping with numerous other
women and gener

ally being unfeeling ^
twits.

Of course, in the
end. Ruby ends up
in a self-help group

and everyone lives
happily ever after.
I won't even try to
mention any other

^aCCoom
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Costumed, Singing Balloon Deliveries

characters in the

bode — it will only

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a. develop a sudden "headache" and

less than perfection in their firiends

ask to be taken home.

lovers and family.Are you oneofthem?
To find out if you demand too much
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c. give her a chance, you might like

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each oth» better when you're both not
so nervous.

1. Your lover is always leaving the lid
off of the toothpaste. You:

d. ask her out again, you dcMi't have
anything else to do.

a. bitch, bitch, bitch about it.

b.start doing something that drives her

3.You have fallen head over heals for a

crazy to prove your point

woman,but she isn't ready to make a

c. let it go,it d^sn't really matter.
d.don't say anything and put the lid on

commitment You:

2. You're out on a blind date and after

a. go along with whatever she says.
Maybe she'll come around.
b. quit seeing her. No sense putting
yourself through the pain.

a half hour you decide you really don't

c. keep nagging her about a commit

like her. You:

ment until she gives you a definitive

yourself.

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be perfect (by your definition). You

answer.

d. shower her with gifts and make

yourselfindispensable so thatshe can't
help but love you.
4. Your lover is flirting with another
woman at the bar, you:

a. try to ignore it
b.stay cool until you get home and then
blow up.

believe that if isn't done your way, it
isn't done right You need to learn to
.bend a little. You may even need to
learn that, yes, you also have some
faults. If you drai't give those around
you room to make mistakes, you don't
allow them to be themselves when they

are with you. If you let up a little you
mayfind that you alllike each otheralot
more.

c. leave while she isn't looking.
d.don'tcare. You know that you're the

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one she loves.

5. When looking for a lover, you want
her to be:

a. perfect in every way.
b.good looking and financially secure.
c. loving, caring and self-confident.
d. anything as long as you love ha-.

6. Of all the women you've dated,
you've remained friends with:
a. most of them.
b. about half of them.
c. less than half.
d. n(Mie of them.

SCCRIMG
give yourself points as follows

1.a4,b-3,c-l,d-2
2. a-4, b-3,c-2, d-1
3. a-2, b-4,c-l,d-3
4. a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
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Poetry
From Our Readers

Black Lace

You wore black lace i wore my heart
i followed you but kept my distance
you never looked back
my secret was safe
you never had to say no
i told you i cared i told you i love you
you said hurry back i did

you wore black lace i wore my heart
you loved me in McCormick in Indiana in my bed
hidden secrets stolen touches

his house his wife his child his bed

Second guessing Second chances Second thoughts
you said we were friends
you still love me

you wore black lace i wore my heart
i still love you.
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Denton, TX

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Property of the Center

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

ARIES
You'll have to be self disciplined to
achieve your goals this month.Concen
trate on your goals but remain flexible

when d^ing with people. Try to see
the other person's point of ■view. Don't
pass up abig social event towards month
end—it could give your career just the
boostit needs. A former flame couldre

appear in your life and send the sparks
flying!

TAI'RIS
Financial matters are at the forefront at

thebeginningofNovember.You'llhave
to watch your money carefully and
don't go overboard on holiday spend

ing. After the 17th you will find your
self having to make compromises to
ensure the happiness of close relation
ships. A few social events may have to
be put on hold during the last week of
the month. All the activity has got you
nm down and you need to rest!

more complicated than you think. Put
ting pleasure above all else could be
tempting right now, but your boss may
not take too kindly to the idea. After the
10th it is best to think before you speak
or a new relationship could collapse

before it even gets started. Towards
month's end a partner's demands may

lead to confrontation—be flexible and
listen!

lEO
The urge to travel is strong in Novem
ber,but family or home obligations will
keep you tied down until late in the
month. Something you have worked
hard to achieve could be within reach

but you'll have to buckle down and
work hard to reach your goals. Even
though work may be getting you down,
your personal life is going great and
social engagements are many.

VIRGO
Someone youmeetduring the first week
of November could have ulteriOT mo

oEmiM
Being open and flexible can make No
vember go much more smoothly for
Gemini. It won't be hard to convince

others to go along with your plans once

you've figured out what they are. Your

social life picks up considerably after
the 18th. Try not to step on anyone's
toes — someone you know may be
itching for a fight, don't give them an

opportunity. Keep things low key dur
ing the last week of the month.

CASrCER
Emotions are intense during the first
week of November. The situation isn't

tives. Be sure to investigate before you
decide to become friends. Handle your
finances carefuUy after the 13th, an

extravagantexpensecouldhaveputyou
in the red. A new romaiKe could get

started as the result of a phone call on
the 20th. Take your time and be spe
cific about what you want from the

relationship. You'll both be happierif
you establish the ground rules now.

UBRA
You're feelingloved and appreciated at
the beginning of November. Finances
are looking up and your spirits are defi
nitely improving. Be siure to investigate

November 1990 • Dimensions • Page 31

a risky financial move for yourself and
don't rely on the advice of friends.
Keep your secrets to yourself aftCT the
16th.Telling even atrusted friend could

start a storm of gossip. Family and

upbeatattitudecouldbecontagiousboth
at work and on the job. A romantic
getaway at month's end may be just
what the doctor ordered to perk up a
faltering relationship.

social obligations take up the last week.

AQPURHS
SCORPIO

Be careful not to ignrae your home life

You may want to get some distance

while trying to advance your career

from a close relationship during the

during November.A good mix of work

first week of November. A different

and pleasure should keep everyone
happy. Some very good news could
come your way after the 17th. Araise or
promotion could be coming your way
after the Thanksgiving holidays. Dcm't
be a braggart! Your good mood might

perspective will help you decide whatit

is you really want.Yourcareer is taking
off rigjit now,but be careful not to let
your ego get in the way of your ambi
tions.Too much activity may be putting
a strain on your primary relationship.A
shorttrip forjustthe twoof you over the
weekend ofthe 24th could bejust what

get on'the nerves of those who don't
share your good fortune. Be subtle.

the doctor ordered.

PliSCES

SAGmCARICS

situation can change your lifestyle for

Someone in the background may be
causing you trouble on the job during
the first week of NovembCT. Jealousy
over your accomplishments may be the
root cause. After the 20th you could
fmd new romance with someonetotally
your opposite. Use time alone to reas
sess your goals; both personally and
professionally.

the bettCT in November! Your feelings
few a new love interest are deepening.
Don't get too carried away. Go slowly
and you have a better chance at a happy
and successfulrelatitwtship.On the other
hand,a problem with a family member
may be getting out ofcontrol.It may be

A change in your home or employment

besttojustavoid this person altogether.
Make plans now few holiday activities.

CAPRICORK

<s

You may feel like be

ing alone during No
vember, but you may

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The Directory
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubss
ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)
organizations
Gay/Lesbian Association oi UTA
P.O. Box 19348-77, UTA St. 76019•794-5140

AUSTIN,TX (area code 512)
clubs
Nexus•304 W.5th •448-2292
Sadie's • 113 San Jacinto* 479-6939

Dallas Gay AiHance
P.O. Box 190712 75219 - 5280144

Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives
P.O. Box190712 ^219 - 821-1653

Dallas Gay Youth Group
300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116 - 307-7203
Dallas Outdoors
P.O. Box 35474 752K - 276-5270
DMIas Tavern Guild
3900 Lemmon Ave.#220 - 526-5292

Dignity/Dallas - PO Box 190133 75219 - 2264101

organizations
Affirmation (Methodist)

Foundation for Human Understandlng-5284233
Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus

7403 Shoal Creek *451-2329

2727 Oak Lawn 75219 - 528-2811

Austin Latino/a Lesbian/Gay Organization

Lesbian btformailon Line(UL)

P.O. Box 1350 78787•280-6107

P.O. Box 191443 75219 - 528-2426

Austin Lesbian/Gay Pollticat Caucus

LesblaiVGay Political Coalition

P.O. Box 822 78767-462-9888

P.O. Box 224424 75222 - 828-9882
Lesbian Resource Center

Center for Battered Women • Lesbian Group
385-5181 or 928-9070 (hotline)
Gay/Lesbian Student Association at UT Austin
458-3971 -Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338

1315Skiles-821-3999

Lesbian Visionaries
P.O. Box 191443 75219 -5284087

Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby•PO Box 2505 78768

Metraplex Republcans

Lesbian Mothers - Karen •339-8508
Live Wire Productions •PO Box 141202 78714

P.O. Box 191033 75219 - 941-8114

Oak Lawn Community Services

Metropoihm Community Church
1100 Springdale Rd.•929-3660
Oasis Ministry

Oak Lawn Symphonic Band

5555 N. LamarBlvd.#L101 -441-9191

SDA Kinship(Gay & Lesbian Adventists)

P-Fiag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)-328-3830
Sapphire! - Lesbian Social Group -1600 S. Lamar
Waterloo Counseling Center

POBox38454 75238-3736484

P.O. box 191094 75219-5204108
P.O. Box 190973 75219 - 986-1751

WANT(Wonwn In The Aits)288-929/ 823-3105
Womyn Together - 3920 Cedar Springs -5284233

507 Powell 78703 - 322-9654

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

AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417

DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
businesses
Business Delivery Systems
14902 Preston Rd. 75240 - 733-1108

DENTON,TX(area code 817)
organizations
COURAGE,Lesbian Gay Student Oig.
P.O. Box 5067 76203 - 382-3813

FT. WORTH(area code 817)
clubs

Crossroads Market - 3930 Cedar Springs

Partners- 1612 Park Place Dr.-927-9546

521 -8919 or 1-800-992-6404

organizations

Curious Times - Women's Books etc.
4008D Cedar Springs - 5284087
Clubs
Sue Eiien's - 3903 Cedar Springs - 559-0707

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

organizations

HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)

Affirmation - PO Box 225831 75222 - 948-1546

businesses
Inklings - an altamative bookshop

AIDS Resource Center
P.O. Box 190712 75219

1846 Richmond-5216369

November 1990• Dimensions• Page 33

clubs

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

Ranch •912S S. Main •666-3464

National Gay/Lesbian Task Force

organizations

1517UStreetNW

AIDS Foundation
3927 Essex Lane•623-6796
AlOSHOTUNE
cto Switdiboerd •529-3211

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

Gay/Laabian Students UnWaraityot Houston .
4800 Calhoun* 529-3211

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

NORMAN,OK (area code 405)
organizations

Houston Gay Political Caucus

Women's Resource Center

P.O. Box 66664 77266•521-1000

P.O. Box 5089 73070

Kingdom Community Church
614119th • 862-7533
Lambda ALANON •Lambda Center for Alchoholics
1214Joanne'521-9772

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations

LesbianfGay Studsnts4Jnlv. Houston Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
MetropoMan Community Church

2135NW39lh 73112'523AIDS

01 TIm Reaunectlon
1919 Decatur* 861-9149

2312 NW 39th 73112'521-9696

Montroee Couneeing Center
900Lovett#203 77006
'
529-0037

Montroee Pool Leaguefilliaids'PJ 863-8482
PWACoMklon'Houston

Oasis the Community Center
Herfand SMer Resources,Inc.

SAN ANGELO,TX (area code 915)
businesses
Books Etc., Inc'Lesbian/Gay/Altemative Books

1475 W.Gray *163'522-5428
Womynapaee

2410 W. Ave N 76904
'
942-1544

P.O. Box 960601 770930601
880-9517 or 5210780

SAN ANTONIO,TX(area code 512)

Women's SoftbaH League
6431 Pkieehade'8636256

LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
organizations

dubs
TheCtrde '8021 Pinebrook'341-2818

organizations

Lubbock LesbianlGay Alliance

Dignky/San Antonio
202N.St Mary's'3433632
Inlegrlty/San Antonio

P.O. Box 64746 79464
'
7932403

P.O. Box 150006 78212
'
684-4920

Names Pro)eGt1jubbock'7931800 or 744-1957

River Cky Living
Metropolitan Community Church

NATIONAL ORGAMZATIONS
Affimntlon: United Methodhts for Lesbian/Gay

202 Holland 78212 '822-1121

LISA (Lesbian Information SA)'823LISA (5472)
SALGA'San Antonio Lesbian &

Concerns'P.O. Box 1021' Evanslon, L 60204

Gay Assembly'733-7300

AIDS Action CouncI

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

729 Eighth St S.E. Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003'(202)547-3101
AIDS 800'1-803221-7044
Conference For Catholic LesblanB

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

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

Dallas, TX 752136426-(214)307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor
NY, NY 10012

Coordinator;Jim 2239877
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
P.O. Box 120113 78212-9313

San Antonio Tavern Guild'822-2823

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND,TX
(area code 512)
accomodaticns

Lyle'sDeck'120E.AtolSt.
P.O. Box 2326 78597
'
761-LYLE

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