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Vol. 2 Issue 3
September 1987
FEATOEES
the Coffee Club
A Disscussion of Lesbian Literature......17
Memorandum (Humor)
19
The Art of Survival
23
Quiz: Are You Sarisfied
With Your Sex Life?
27
EEGTJLAE
FEATTIUEES
From the Editor
To the Editor
News
What's Coin' On
5
6
7
12
Dear Agnes
Horoscope
Directory
14
30
34
Classifieds
37
(Poetry & J^ictum
SepteniberZL
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mOM THE EDITOR
Webster defines ignorance as lacking knowledge or expierience. This definition would lead one
to believe that ignorance is curable. But is it really ? Do most people choose to be ignorant? If
we believe Webster, then how can ignorance be anything but a chosen condition supported by
the party or parties who participate. Recently, I have begun to wonder if ignorance is
contagious, but my real concem is that, if it is contagious, how the hell does it spread?
I would like to share some experiences I have had with ignorance recently. In fact, some of
these people never seemed ignorant to me before. I will let you decide.
A man with whom I have been associated with for the past fifteen years recently remarked,
"AIDS is a result of promiscuity and these "homos" deserve it. This man claims to be a
fundamentalist Christian. I can't see a damn thing Christian in his attitude.
Oh, and let's not leave out the office. Anyone who works in an office these days is probably
aware that AIDS is the hottest topic going. I got in on a conversation recently where a
secretary admitted her husband's brother had AIDS and is going blind. She ended the confession
by adding, "But he's a queer," as if that removed all compassion. Two of the participants in
the conservation are positive AIDS is transmitted through casual contact and mesquito bites.
Their solution is to ship everyone with AIDS to an island without medical supplies and just
enough food to sustain themselves. I wonder how long the food shipments will last?
Then there are people with my kind of ignorance. I'll explain. A very close friend of my
brother was recently diagnosed with AIDS. We have all been out together partying, and I am
very fond of this guy, but we had never kept in close contact except through my brother. I
consider him the favorite of my brother's friends. He is a beautiful man, a giving and caring
person. I asked for his phone number with the intention of calling because I knew he was
having a really tough time. Then I started thinking, "What will I say? Do I call and act like
nothmg is wrong? What the heU am I going to say?" I went straight home and put the phone
number under my alarm clock. Two weeks later my brother called. He was upset. Call
tomorrow because he is going in the hospital.' I went through my I don t know what to say
crap aU over again. To which my bother replied, "Call and act like everything is fine, let him
talk. It would mean so much to him."
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I caUed.I felt better. We talked. His parting words were,"I love you". I felt ike a rat for not
calling sooner. I love him too and what a selfish ignorant thing not to have caUed s^ner.
But there are a lot of people who don't call, as my brother says, because they don t know what
to say. It is easier than you think because once you start talking thmgs
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If we do not extend our,hands
our bro , who will? If we,do notr have„the courage
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stand up and fight for them, who
does?
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Hnw nan we live with ourselves if we turn our backs?
Wi)l we U,.m fe„ »d Ignor^c,or bo.b.fumre » rational,real,mo.compass,«„,».dulb.
You decWe b«au.e I have,«ch.d my d«isio„, ignorarrc is oomag.ous, but preventable. It s
your choice.
Roxanne Hunter — Editor
TO TME
VISA-ITS WHERE YOU DON'T
I received a phone caU from a "good friend" of
mine teUing me that her straight, married
roonunates had requested sheno longer associate
with my lover and I because they were
concerned about her transmitting the AIDS
virus to their chUdren."M caU you, but I won't
be coming to visit anymore," she said. "You
associate with persons with ARC, have lost
friends to AIDS,and you are probably going to
WANT TO BE
Dear Editor,
I was furious yesterday to pick up a magazine
and read a fuE page ad stating that every time I
use my Visa card between now and December
31, Visa wiU make a donation to the 1988 U.S.
Olympic Team.
Your readers should know that the U.S.
come down with it too.
Olympic Committee has a notoriously anti-gay
history. Li 1982, it sued organizers of what was
then caUed the Gay Olympics, on the groimds
that Congress had granted the USOC exclusive
rights to use the word 'Olympics'. Dozens of
others groups, ranging from the Armenian
Olympics and the Police Olympics to the Rat
Olympics and the Crab-Cooking Olympics, had
I've known this person for 10 years! If it hadn't
been for me hearing her cries for help, she
would have drowned last September whEe we
were on vacation together in Cancun, Mexico.
I felt like this was something that I had to share
with your readers and, at the same time,
publicly respond to her hcmqphobia.
used the term; the USOC had never seemed to
John
mind. But the Gay Olympics got hit with an
expensive lawsuit.
Ultimately,the USOC forced the Gay Olympics
to change then name to the Gay Games. As a
gay man, I refuse to make a purchase that
results in a contribution going to the U.S.
Olympic Team.
I urge readers who feel the same way to do what
I'm doing: Cut your VISA card in half, and send
one half to Jan Soderstrom, VISA-Marketing
Dept., Olympic Program, P.O. Box 8999, San
Dallas, TX
Francisco, CA
94128.
Enclose
a
Editor's Note: The following is the letter John
sent to his "good friend."
Dear Gloria,
In regards to our recent conversation, I'm sorry
you feel you can't associate with gay men
anymore because you'U expose your roommates
to the AIDS virus. You being a lesbian, I
expected more from you, especiaUy since we've
been friends for so many years. I only wish you
didn't read the 'National Enquirer' for your
source of information. I am also aware of your
sick infatuation for your married, heterosexual
roommate who helped put these misconceptions
note
explaining why you wUl not use your card
again.
Then send the other half to me: Sasha Alyson,
Alyson Publications, 40 Plympton Sl, Boston,
MA 02118. I think I can find an artist who
in your smaU brain. You can teU your
likes
unusual
"roommates" that if they're so concerned about
materials, and who can use these half-cards to
bringing up their chUdren to be Falwell
working
creatively
with
sculpt a memorial to Tom WaddeU, the Gay
Games founder who recently died of AIDS. DO
Hunkies that they should quit smoking pot and
IT NOW! And we can have the memorial in
drinking alcohol around their chUdren as weU as
keep better company than a devout lesbian as
time for the October March on Washington.
We don't often get such an easy, clear-cut way
Your type of thinking can only indicate a
yourseE.
to fight back against the discrimination we face.
Let s not pass itp this chance.
terrible inner conflict you must feel in being
homosexual. I know you're ashamed to level
with most people about your sexuality. Does
this mean that you won't be able to associate
Sincerely,
Sasha Alyson
Alyson PubUcations, Inc
with your gay brother?
Boston, MA.
You are and wUl remain a shame and an
embarrassment to the gay community.I wonder
what most of your gay brothers and sisters
LESBIAN SHUNS MALE FRIEND
Dear Dimensions:
would feel?
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MIEWi
FEDERAL DISTRICT
JUDGE JERRY
BUCHMEYER TO SPEAK
ON GAY RIGHTS
ruling when gays needed it the most"
Invitations to the dinner will be mailed to
gay leaders and organizations across the
state, but anyone may attend. For more
information, contact the Dallas Gay
Alliance at 528-4233.
DALLAS - Federal District Judge Jerry
Buchmeyer will be the quest speaker at a
special banquet to raise the awareness of
gay rights in Texas, according to William
Wayboum, president to the Dallas Gay
Alliance and the sponsoring organization.
The event will be held Saturday,
September 12th, at the Fairmont Hotel.
Tickets are $50 and available by invitation
or through the Dallas Gay Alliance.
Judge Buchmeyer delivered his opinion
striking down Texas sodomy laws on
Sasha Alyson - Publisher
August 17th, 1982, because Section 21.06
denied homosexuals their Constitutional
YOUR SUGGESTIONS
rights of privacy and equal protection. The
ruling was appealed to the Fifth Circuit
Coiut and upheld 2 to 1. That ruling was
subsequently apf)ealed by Amarillo
District Attorney Daimy HiU to the Fifth
NEEDED FOR AIDS
BOOKLET
BOSTON - Virtually anyone, whatever
Circuit Court en banc and overturned. The
their skills or available time, can do
Texas Human Rights Foimdation, which
has been the litigating foimdation for the
21.06 case, then appealed to the Supreme
something to help in the fight against
Court, which declined to review the Fifth
Court's latest decision. Judge Buchmeyer's
original decision has been hailed by legal
professionals and in juris prudence
academic circles as a landmark gay rights
ruling. However the prevailing opinion of
the entire Fifth Circuit Court serves to
recriminalize homosexual behavior in
Texas.
Wayboum said the Dallas Gay Alliance
was honored to provide Judge Buchmeyer a
forum to address the subsequent ruling
regarding 21.06 and to recognize him as
"someone who significantly raised the self-
esteem of gays across Texas with his 1982 -7-
AIDS.
That's the premise of a new booklet, being
prepared as a non-profit, cooperative effort
by a number of publishers and writers.
The
booklet,
titled
You
CAN
Do
Something About AIDS, will be widely
distributed next spring, free of charge.
"I think huge numbers of people in middle
America, including many who a few years
ago didn't know what AIDS was, are now
eager to do something about it,"
says Sasha Alyson. His company, Alyson
Publications, is coordinating the allvolunteer effort
"Unfortunately, most of those people
assume there's nothing they can do. The
point of this booklet is to give them some
Registrants requiring private rooms must
ideas, to get them started, to encourage
them to think creatively about the options
op)en to them."
Some of those ideas will be relatively
obvious:
write
to
your
elected
find some one with whom to share the
room. For those wishing to stay seven
days or more, there are sprecial discounts.
Lyle's Deck- A Guesthouse has a capacity
representatives, for example. Others will
of 40 pteople. Advance reservations and a
be less obvious: volunteer your specific
skills to help a local AIDS group: or find
deposit of $80.00 per room ($40.00 per
person) are required. The deposit is fully
ways to combat AIDS within the context
refimdable with notice on or before
of your profession.
"The booklet will emphasize the wide
September 4, 1987. People registering on
range of ways that people can help fight
locker in the "Locker Room" at the
weekend rate of $51.04. The locker room
a solo basis will be assigned a bunk and a
AIDS," Alyson explains. "We've got a lot
of ideas already, but we need more. We
want to be creative in exploring the many
steps, big and small, that individuals
around the country can take." He asks that
anyone who has suggestions write to him
at Alyson Publications, 40 Plympton St.,
Tran-Star
Boston, Mass. 02118
available on all of the airlines, particularly
is normally a non-smoking area imless all
registered quests in that room agree to
permit smoking.
South Padre Island is serviced by
American, Continental, Southwest and
airlines. Cut-rate fares
are
when special, advance purchase fares are
requested. Auto rentals or airport transfers
are available from the Harlingen airport.
Lyle's Deck is only 500 feet from one of
the ten most beautiful beaches in the
world. It has a new swimming ptool,
'itll.
Jacuzzi, gym and game room. A large
private room with coffee maker, tables and
tu':!;'?
chairs
have
been
set
aside
for
A.A./Alanon's meetings. A complete
community kitchen is available for group
meals or individuals. Within walking
distance are many excellent dining
establishments to fit any budget or
Lyle's Deck - A Guesthouse, South Padre
GAY A.A. RETREAT
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
api>etite.
A group meeting on the first evening of
the retreat (Friday, September 18th, 8
SOUTH PADRE - Lyle's Deck, a nonalchoholic, gay guest house on South
Padre Island, Texas, will host a second
sermarmual gay Alcoholic's Anonymous/
p.m.) will set the agenda for the retreat by
group conscious. A.A./Alanon's members
are invited to contribute input in advance.
There are many inexpensive recreational
Alanon s retreat the weekend from Friday,
September 18, 1987, to Monday,
services nearby, such as horseback riding
on the beach, surfing, sailing, fishing,
cruising the Lagima Madre on an authentic
paddle-wheel boat, and visiting the
September 21, 1987. Both men and
women are welcome.The three day retreat
is modesUy priced at $64.80 per person
(double occupancy)for a large room with
private
bath.
Less
markets in Matamoros, Mexico.
For further information and reservations
write to LYLE'S DECK-A Guesthouse,
expensive
accorrunodations, as well as, deluxe rooms
at slightly higher prices, are available.
-8-
P.O. Box 2326, South Padre Island, TX
78597, or call (512) 761-5953.
r
and 20. The weekend will not only feature
LESBIAN GAY
DEMOCRATS OF
TEXAS TO HOLD
CONFERENCE
two rodeo jjerformances, but also three
dances,
dance
exhibitions,
live
entertainment, a coimtry crafts fair, and an
awards dinner.
This is the first time the cowboys and
cowgirls who scored the best in five
regional gay rodeos will get a chance to
compete for top honors at a finals rodeo.
Theregional gay rodeos are produced every
DALLAS,TX- Lesbian/Gay Democrats of
Texas will hold its first statewide bieimial
conference in Austin September 11 & 12
at the Sheraton Crest Hotel. This will be
year by state gay rodeo association
the first time the organization will meet as
a whole not during a Democratic
members of the International Gay Rodeo
Association across the west and midwest.
Convention.
Businesses can assist with the rodeo in
Everyone from political novices to
exp>erienced gay activists will find
activities designed to help the gay
community develop its influence in the
Democratic Party in 1988.
A welcoming social Friday evening will
begin the weekend. Saturday features
meeting in which gay leaders from across
the state and Democratic Party officials
will share ideas on participating on the
local and state levels. Preliminary plans
two ways. They can sponsor the rodeo by
making a contribution that covers some
expense involved in producing the rodeo.
Those desiring to be rodeo sponsors
should call Denis at (707) 829-0742.
Businesses can also advertise in the rodeo
program. Call Triangle Media, Inc. at
(213)590-8518.
If you wish to attend the rodeo contact
Adventure Center Travel at (415) 6548411. If you wish to participate, contact
Rob at (415) 827-4301 or Dennis at
for convention strategies, endorsements,
and platforms wiU be drafted. The
(707)829-0742 for further information.
Democratic Party will present its
workshop on basic political involvement.
black & WHITE
The 1988 rules changes will be explained.
An LGDT board meeting wiU be held
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Sunday morning.
WANTED
All interested Democrats are invited to
participate. To pre-register send $25 to
CHAMPAIGN, IL - A small group of
LGDT, P.O. Box 190933, Dallas, TX
75219. Fee includes limch on Saturday.
photographers are needed to participate in a
FIRST ANNUAL
INTERNATIONAL GAY
Amsterdam September 29-October 9,
1987. Participants should be interested in
model, art photography, and conceptual
project documenting the sub-cultures of
photo- joumahsm in a black and white
FINALS RODEO
TO BE HELD IN
SAN FRANCISCO
format.
Cost is $2150 including all airfare from
New York, housing, model fees, studio
and darkroom facilities. Participants must
SAN
FRANCISCO-
Gay
Rodeo
provide their own photo gear, flim, and
is
coming to San Francisco for the first time
food.
this fall. The First Aimual International
Gay Finals Rodeo will be hosted by the
Open to photographers wishing to become
published, participants will work together
Bay Area Chapter of the Golden State Gay
in a workshop environment with darkroom
Rodeo Association on September 18,19,
-9-
and studio facilities available. Areas to be
covered are model photography, the people
of the street, and meeting places, all done
SUPER HAPPY HOUR
4pm til 8 i»n
in a black and white format.
Mon. thru Fri. with Richard
Costs are shared among participants as
well as profits from the book. Some small
grants are also available for photography
$1.25 Longnecks & Well Drinks
750 Schnapps & Draft Beer
students.
SUNDAYS
NIE is a non-profit organization that
promotes exploration and discovery;
spxmsors the Earthtreks book series which
documents world wide expteditions; and
involves those interested in travel, writing,
and photography in publishing and
producing documentary books about their
4pm til 10pm Beer Bust
6-8pm Free Potluck Dinner
HAPPY HOUR PRICES
Mondays-Wednesdays-Sundays
adventures.
BEER BUSTS
For more information, contact Lynn
Muhlenhaupt,
Program
Associate,
National Institute for Exploration, 217352-3667, P.O. Box 3494, Champaign,
Illinois 61821.
AUSTIN NEEDS AIDS
BUDDIES
Tuesdays - Thurdays
C & W DANCE LESSONS
Every Tuesday & Thursday with Tom
'Tanya Seville" Campbell u Tony Parker
BLACKJACK
Tuesday thru Sanirday with David & Pam
AUSTIN - AIDS Services of Austin
needs volunteers in areas surrounding
Austin, counties include: Williamson,
Bumet, Blanco, Hays, Caldwell, Bastrop,
and other nearby counties.
These volunteers are needed to work with
HOUSTON
jreople with AIDS in their communities.
(713) 666-3464
For more information, contact the ASA
office at 512-458-3505 or call 458-AIDS
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After Hollywood producer Samuel Goldwyn bought the screen
rights to a Broadway play, he was told it was
a lesbian love story. He shrugged and said:
"We con oiwoys coll them
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Bulgarians.
It was too wonderful a line to let it go
to waste. Now, theater historian
Kaier Curtin has used Goldwyn's ut
terance as the title for a fascinating
new book. Here, he uncovers the
long-repressed story of gay and les
bian characters on the Broadway
stage in the first half of this century.
Filled with wonderful stories and in
triguing facts, "We Can Always Call
Them Bulgarians" gives us back the
chapter that's been left out of our
gence
lesbians
Ame»
American theater courses.
"We Con Always Coll Them Dulgorions"
The emergence of lesbions and gay men on the Americon stage
by Kaier Curtin
Cloth, illustrated, with index; 340 pages.
$18.95 in bookstores, or use this coupon to order by mail.
Enclosed is $19.00 (postpaid) for one copy of "We Can Always Call Them
Bulgarians".
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Dept. P-15, 40 Plympton St., Boston, MA 02118
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A Monthly Listing of Special Events
All over Texas, New Mexico & Oklahoma
DALLAS
-
Productions,
Little
Inc.
Feather
Presents
HOUSTON
-
Cricket
&
in
Michelle, Come On Down! You're
conceit, HOLLY NEAR on Sunday,
October 4th at 5pm at the Garland
Performing Arts Center. Tickets are
the first winners in The Newlywed
Game! But, don't worry, everyone
else still has a chance! Every Friday
night at the ROCK 'N' HORSE,
you'll have a chance to play. The
winners each Friday will go on to the
Championships and the winners there
available at Shakespeare Books,
Paperbacks Plus and Crossroads
Market
in
Connections
Dallas
Bookstore
and
in
Ft.
Worth. If you want more information
call (214)372-2796 in Dallas or(817)
will receive a free weekend for two in
will be $15 in advance and $17 at the
sunny Galveston! Also, all you single
girls keep your eyes and ears open
because The Dating Game is
door.
coming soon!
924-4757 in Ft. Worth. Ticket Prices
Little
Feather
Productions, Inc. is a non-profit
Women's Music Production company.
HOUSTON - The 17th of September
is gonna be a big day at the RANCH!
Not only is Betsy having a birthday,
she's also throwing a party! Check at
the bar for more details as the date
moves
closer...there'll
be
drink
specials and lots of fun. Be sure to
say Happy Birthday when you're
AUSTIN
-
Check
it
out!
The
GETAWAY is the place to be on
Friday nights! Friday the 4th it's
Crystal Collins. Shaunna steps
in on the 11th. The one and only
Danielle Sommars will be there
on the 18th and Elisha Desiree on
the 25th! Saturdays there'll be a
different drink special every hour for
the entire hour! Keep in mind that the
there!
TEXAS
DecK
AQUeSTHOUSl
A Year-Round Resort!
Women Meet Women
3rd Full Weekend &
3rd Week ofEact)Month
Convenient Air
Connections to
Hcriingen Airport
Write or call for brocfiure;
120E.AtolSt. P.O. Box 2326
3,4 & 7 Day Packages
Soutbi Padre Island,TX 78597(
Available
512-761-LYLE
woman plays over 15 instruments!
GETAWAY is BYOB...just bring
your own liquor, Karen will provide
the beer and set-ups! The GETAWAY
will be closed on Last Splash
Sunday but they'll be back on
Monday, don't miss it!
Hour! Charra is your friendly
bartender. Also, the remodeling is
done and it looks great!
HOUSTON
DENTON - Be on the lookout for
-
Just
a
reminder...
And the entire time Ms. Mauney
plays, you can also enjoy Happy
KINDRED SPIRITS is the place to
TJ's
be on Wednesday nights! There's
2nd
Anniversary
Party
Long
coming in October! Details weren't
available at press time but you can
and lots and lots of fun! And, don't
check at the bar for details and dates
forget about the daily Buffet from
5:30 to 8:30 everyday, the food is
great and the company is even better!
later on this month!
Happy
Hour
All
Night
DALLAS - Where can you find
Send us a letter with your
special events listed! We'll
Happy Hour all night long on
do our best to fit them in!
Tuesdays and Thursdays? RUMORS,
of course! But, there's much more
than
that...There's
Live
Music
every Thursday and Friday with a
special appearance by Shirley
McFatter
doing
her
Billie
Holliday Revue on the 11th and
the 25th! "Brats" will be appearing
on September 4th. On Sundays, bring
out your favorite dip recipe, whip it
up and bring it on out to RUMORS
with some chips for Football on the
big screen TV! Don't forget there's
the
Dating
Game and
the
Newlywed Game on Wednesdays.
And last, but certainly not least, a
50's
Costume
Party
Rock "N" Horse
Closed Mondays
Open Tues-Sun 4pnn-2ann
SATURDAYS 9PM to 2AM
LIVE BAND
$3.00 Cover
on
DRINK SPECIALS
September 19th! No one without
Tues.
Draft Pitctrers
$2.00
rolled down bobby socks will be
Weds.
Schnapps
$1.00
admitted. (I'm only kidding, come
Thurs.
Beer
$1.00
Sun.
Bloody Marys
$1.00
how you want but costumes are
encouraged) That's all for now, but
join us in this space next month for
more of this continuing saga...!
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HOUSTON - Check it out! Theresa
Mauney will be playing Tues-Fri
from 5pm-8pm at BACCHUS. This
5731 KIRBY
HOUSTON, TX
(713)520-9910
J^nszuers your Questions aSout lovt,
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Dear Agnes,
Please help! I'm a 22 year old
art student and my lover is a 21
Maybe it's just a stage she's
going through. I don't think she
year old business woman. I am
madly in love with her and she
says she's in love with me. We
anyone else, I'm just not sure
met 2 years ago through a
Lesbian writing club. We were
both
in
the
closet
and
would ever mess around with
and it's driving me crazy!
Needs Help in Dallas
Dear Help,
Communicate with your lover
completely inexperienced with
about your feelings and fears.
women. We are still in the
You will never know if what
closet because we don't want to
you are thinking is right if you
risk her losing her job.
We are vei^ happy together
most ofthe time but the problem
is, I think she might regret not
don't talk to her. Insecurity can
make one's imagination run
having dated
other women
before she met me. When we go
out to the bars, I get the feeling
wild.
If you lover really wants to date
other women then you should
allow her to do so. Keeping
someone in a closed relationship
that she's depressed when we
against their will can only lead
leave and I know why. It's like
a baby in a candy store. She
to more problems (more fights,
sees all these great looking,
Communication is your l^st bet
in dealing with this situation.
interesting women and even
though she loves me, I think
she still might regret not being
and
alot
of
heartaches).
Dear Agnes,
able to go out with other
This is a big problem and I
women.
don't think I can stand it another
minute! Please don't laugh
because I know it sounds silly
This is definitely a closed
relationship, I couldn't handle
an open one. I couldn't stand to
think of her sleeping with
another woman. I thought I
but, believe me, it's not. It
causes more fights between my
lover and me than anything else.
could at one point, if it would
The problem is her cat. She
make her happy but I know
worships him. Their relation-14- ship is not the average pet/
that would be impossible.
You should not let your feelings
owner
relationship.
It's
completely disgusting. It's like
they're in love with each other.
I swear the cat gets kinky
ofjealously get in the way of a
near perfect relationship. Is the
around her...and, she kisses on
excuse
it constantly. No exaggeration,
cat
underlying problem. If talking
doesn't help you come to grips
She thinks I'm ridiculous for
suggest you seek counseling. CD
she kisses the damn
more than she kisses me!
cat really the problem or an
with
being jealous of her cat. If I tell
her to put the cat down, she
will, but I get the feeling she'd
rather hold the cat than me.
When she comes home from
work, she kisses the cat before
to
this
fight
over
an
situation, then
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she kisses me. She even kisses
it on the mouth! I told her she
could get toxoplasmosis and
that she could give it to me, but
she doesn't listen.
BACCHUS
If it wasn't for this damn cat,
our relationship would
perfect.
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- The Fine Art of Survival
byTasha Sumner
So, you can't imagine that you'd ever need
moisture. The cold of the snow can rob
survival skilk. After all, you hate
your body of much needed warmth. It
camping, you live in a big city and well,
should always be melted first and then
youd just never have occasion to be
stranded in the Rocky Mountains, an
African jungle or Death Valley.
You don't have to wander in the wilderness
to need and use survival skills. Floods,
hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural
disasters can require at least a basic
knowledge of these skiUs. However much
more likely is the possibility of car
trouble on a deserted road, a plane accident
or a power black-out.
So, here are some basic skills for desert,
winter and home survival. You may not
ever need to put them to use but if you
did, they just might save your live or that
of someone you love.
ROAD&
sterilized by one of the methods above.
And, yes, you can get water from the
desert! With the help of a device called a
"Solar Still" you can get water from even
the driest looking country. Dig a shallow
pit about 1 1/2 feet deep and 2 feet around.
Place an empty, open coffee can in the
center of the pit. Cover with a 3'x3' piece
of heavy, clear plastic and secure it with
rocks at all four comers. Now, place a
rock in the center of the plastic so that the
plastic sags towards the center of the can.
Now any moisture in the ground will
condense on the plastic and run towards
the center where it will drip into the can.
This method also can be used to purify
water obtained by other methods,just pour
the water into the pit and let it condense
WILDERNESS
SURVIVAL
onto the plastic. It takes a while but it can
Water - Water is the first necessity.
FIRE - Fire is a necessity for cooking,
When traveling it is a good idea to keep a
jug of water in the trunk of the car. If you
don t cany water here are some pointers
one started. The best thing you can do is
mean the difference between life and death.
boiling water, signalling for help and
warmth, but it's not always easy to get
for getting it from other sources.
Streams, lakes, etc., are an obvious source
of water but all of these must be sterilized
carry long wooden kitchen matches that
have been dipped in paraffin in a zip-lock
bag. This ensures that the matches wUl be
by boiling before drinking. If you don't
have a way to boil it, you can put two
newspaper dipped in paraffin can be an
drops of iodine into 1 quart of water, let it
set for 20 minutes and the water will be
fairly safe to drink.
Snow is another obvious source of water,
but you should never eat snow for
dry. Small (3"x3") squares of folded
excellent firestarter for wet wood and in
places where small wood is scarce.
SHELTER - If you are stranded in your
car, the best thing to do is stay close to
-22- the road and close to your car. Not only
does it provide shelter from the elements,
Water (in
it can also protect you from attackers and
containers) should be stored in your home
you have a better chance of being rescued.
If you are not in a car, you can build a
or storm shelter. During a natural
disaster, you should also fill your bathtubs
shelter from broken limbs, blankets or
and sinks with water as soon as you hear
of the emergency. Local water supplies
may become contaminated through power
loss or flood waters. These supplies of
anything you might have available to keep
you out of the weather.
If you are stranded in the snow, do not
ever turn on your car for warmth. Ice and
snow can block exhaust pipes and cause
toxic carbon monoxide to build up in the
car possibly causing death or illness. If
you must turn on the car for any reason,
be sure to roU down both windows at least
half-way.
plastic jugs or capped
water should be covered and boiled before
use as drinking water.
Keep at least week's supply of food on
hand that does not require refrigeration or
cooking. An extra supply of prescription
medicines and first aid supplies are also
good to have aroimd. If you wear
prescription glasses or contacts, an extra
food - A supply of non-pterishable food
items (dried or freeze-dried foods, caimed
pair of these might come in handy also.
soups, beans, vegetables, etc.) should be
batteries,
carried with you in your car in case of
obviously needed. Work gloves and
Flashlights,
transistor
candles
radios,
and
matches
extra
are
emergency. If you do not cany food and
clothing may also be necessary.
you do not know what plants are edible,
If you have not prepared for these
emergencies. Listen to your radio or
do not try to eat any of them. Even
watching what birds and animals eat is not
television
a good method, since what is good for
community shelters are in your area. They
will provide shelter, food, clothing and
medical supplies. However, it is always
best to be prepared to remain in your
home since emergency shelters may not be
them can often cause illness or death in
humans and vice versa. It is best to go
hungry for a few days rather than risk
illness.
and
find
out
where
the
readily available.
FIRST AID - Knowledge of First Aid
and/or CPR can be vital to your survival.
SURVIVAL KIT
If you do not know either of these, contact
your local Red Cross office for
A survival kit for your car and yom home
information about when and where classes
can greatly increase your chances of
are available. The cost is usually low and
first aid training can prove invaluable
stirvival. The following is a list of items
wherever you are.
for.
you may need and what they can be used
Large Coffee Can w/ Lid - use to
SURVIVAL AT HOME
A major emergency of almost any kind
may interfere with your normal supphes
of food, water, heat and other necessities at
home. The following information will
give you an idea of how to prepare for an
emergency and what steps to take if you
haven't
store other equipment;
for cooking,
boiling & collecting water, for use as a
waterproof container.
Iodine - for sterilizing water, treating
cuts and abrasions
Matches - Large wooden kitchen matches
are best when dipped in paraffm to prevent
moisture from ruining them. Store in ziplock bag.
-23- Fire Starters - 3x3 pieces of folded
newspaper dipped in paraffin make a water
Sunscreen
proof, fast starting, long-burning fire
Work gloves
starter.
All of the above can be fitted into a small
tackle box or tool box and earned in the
Knife - Hunting knife or large pocket
knife.
batteries
trunk of your car or stored at home.
When packing for a trip, always carry
Radio - battery pxrwered, with extra
clothes for the climate you will be
Flashlight - with at least 2 extra sets of
traveling to and the chmatcs you will be
traveling through! A long sleeve shirt and
batteries
Short Stout Candles - for fire starting
and light
Toilet Paper - easier to store if center
hat are a necessity when traveling across
desert to protect against sunburn.
If traveling by car through a cold climate,
put blankets or sleeping bags in the
cardboard removed and roll flattened
Sanitary Napkins or Tampons - no
explanation needed
trunk, along with a hat, gloves, heavy
Maps of the area in which you are
socks, etc. You may be on your way to a
traveling
warmer climate, but you never know what
can happen on the road!
Small (3x3) piece of clear, heavy plastic
Band aids
Aspirin
I could go on and on, there is much more
Kleenexes
to survival than this. But, I've given you
the basics. If you wish to learn more, your
local bookstore or hbrary is the best place
to look. You may also want to check into
some classes on this subject in your area.
Rolled Bandage & Tape
Vaseline - for chapped hps, simbum,
windbum & protection for hands against
cold
Extra
supply
of
any
prescription
medication
Extra prescription eyeglasses
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you are
you ore here
now.
be aware
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there are raindrops failing
and leaves rustling
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ARE
YOU
WITH
YOUR
SEX
LIFE?
Everyone would like to have a
fantasy sex life but very few
people do. Do you get what you
5. I am easily disn-acted during
want from your partners? Find
6. My lover and I communicate
sex.
out when you take the test
well about what gives us
below.
pleasure in bed.
Answer
the
25
Questions listed below True or
False and find out what you're
missing out on!
7. I feel like I owe my lover
sex, but I really don't enjoy it
very much.
1. I don't have sex any more
because I never enjoy^ it very
8. I am content to make friends
much anyway.
instead of pursuing sexual
partners.
2. Sex with my lover would be
9. My sex life isn't quite up to
par but I'm not sure why.
alot more exciting if there were
a little more variation.
3. I have to really psyche
10. In my opinion, my partner
myself out to get in the mood
and I don't make love often
for sex.
enough.
4. Even when I am involved in
11. If it were possible,I would
never have sex again.
other things, I'm always ready
for sex.
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"perfect" lover.
relationship, I would give up
my current lover.
13. I find myself day-dreaming
SCORING
12. I am still searching for the
about sex wifh someone outside
Give yourself one point for each
my current relationship.
answer that matches.
14. Sex is an important part of
l.F
3.F
5.F
7.F
9.F
11.F
my relationships.
15. My sex life revolves around
fantasies about people and
things I never get.
13. F
15. F
17. F
19. F
21.F
23. T
25. F
16. I am always in trouble over
my sex life.
17. I'm constantly on the
lookout for a new and better sex
partner.
2. F
4.T
6.T
8.F
10. F
12. F
14. T
16. F
18. F
20. T
22. T
24. T
18. 1 takes too long for me to
reach orgasm.
IFYOU SCORED:
25-17
Satisfaction describes your sex
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19. My lover and I are at odds
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20. My sex life gets better as I
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21. When my lover wants to
it. You are comfortable with
have sex and I don't, it makes
touching, and are not afraid of
me very uncomfortable.
rejection. You know how to let
go of your inhibitions and enjoy
yourself. You have the
22. After having sex, I usually
feel very self-confident.
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lover know what is best for you
23. Sex with my current partner
in bed and you use them quite
frequently. You are not
is more satisfying than with
anyone before.
overpowering and encourage
24. Nothing disturbs my
with you also.
your lovers to communicate
concentration during sex.
25. If sex alone made a
16-8
For the most part you are quite
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Communication is definitely the
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about
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or
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sex life does not affect how
happy you are in other areas of
your
life
but
sexual
dissatisfaction is not to be taken
lightly. Sexuality plays a large
role in our lives and should be
recognized for its importance.
Research has found that sexual
anxiety is a major cause of
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What's in the Stars for you this Month?
Love, Money.Trove!
remember, sex isn't everything.
VIRGO
(Aug 23 - Sept 22)
The first week of September may
find you with more to do than you have
time for, especially socially. Be sure to
make time for yourself. The 8th to the
16th could find love and romance going
astray. Don't let emotions get the best of
you over either situation. The 17th to
the 23rd may continue to be emotionally
trying in the romance department. This is
a wise time to restructure your finances.
Keep a keen eye on joint financial projects
right now or you could be in for a surprise
you aren't ready for. The 24th to
month's end could be an exciting time
for Virgo; there is travel, romance, and
career changes on the horizon.
SCORPIO
(Oct 24 - Nov 23)
The
first
week
of September
emotions run high for Scorpio. Love may
be a major conflict in your life now.
Farmers are not the problem, making up
your mind about what you want is. The
8th to the 16th may fmd you stressed
out. Now is good time to take some time
off, go on a short trip or just sit home.
It is an excellent time to be alone. There
may be conflict if a lover is involved in
your day to day activities now. The 17th
to the 23rd
will fmd
you caught
up in social activities. The possibility of
meeting someone new and exciting is
there this week. The 24th to month's
end will usher in the "good times . There
LIBRA
(Sept23-Oct 23)
The first week of September may be
a tough one for Libra. There seems to be a
crisis in your life now that is being fueled
by a possible lie. Stay clear of any new
lovers who are trying to enter your life
this week. The 8th to the 16th keep
your priorities straight
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both with the
family and lover or you could be asking
for problems. Talk out problems, but be
prepared to give some ground. The 17th
to the 23rd take care of yourself as the
first two weeks of September may have
left you stressed out. Keep a keen eye on
are new and exciting people to meet, your
career is taking off, and happiness is
within reach. Grab it.
SAGIHARIUS
(Nov 23 - Dec 21)
The first week of September starts
an new cycle in your love life. Test the
waters before you jump in. This should be
the start of a very positive period for you.
The 8th to the 16th watch what you
say or you may get more than you bargain
for especially in the romance department.
Avoid people who wiU use you now. The
money; some of your investments should
17th to the 23rd may fmd you in a
start to pay off. Concentrate on your
strange situation with either a friend or
creative side now both in love and money.
The 24th to month's end may find you
financial matter. Check out the situation
before you make any promises. Remain
captivated by a romance. Be objective and -30- cautious in your romances. Try to be open
Property of the Center
minded
with
friends
and
don't over
emphasize your opinion. The 24th to
month's end career and money come
into sharp focus. Organization is your key
at work, and do not to act until you are
organized.
Splurge and buy that new outfit you want
picpFS
(Feb 19- Mar 20)
The past may haunt you this first week
of September and add to the difficulties
encountered in a relationship. Put the past
CAPRICORN
behind you. Don't loose your temper. The
(Dec 22-Jan 19th)
8th to the 16th could be financially
The first week of September may be
a better time for planning than action.
Surrotmd yourself with friends whom you
enjoy this week. Friends who put you in a
tough. Get control of your money and
don't complain. Work and friends are your
two key assets. Listen to the advice of a
relative. The 17th to the 23rd begins a
good mood. Be cautious in business. The
period of change. Change for the better.
8th to the 16th try to maintain
harmony in your life and avoid being
Planning for the future should be high on
judgmental. Plan for the future. The 17th
to the 23rd your social calendar is filled
and romance plays an important role in all
these
activities. Don't let someone's
jealously sf>oil your mood by casting
doubts where they don't belong. The 24th
your list of priorities now. The 24th to
month's end, change will continue to be
a key part of your life. Friends play a
major role in your life now. Be at your
best. A trip may be just what you need
and the opportunity will present itself.
to month's end avoid gossip and don't
ARIES
discuss your personal problems. This is a
(Mar 21 - April 19)
time for planning and moving forward in
The first week of September may
your life. Don t dwell on events that can't
fmd you planning a career move, but do
all your homework before making any
be changed. Romance shottld keep you
busy. Enjoy yourself.
decisions. People around you may be in
disagreement over an important issue.
AQUARIUS
(Jon 20 - Feb 18)
The 1st to the 7th could be an
excellent time to socialize. Romance is in
the picture too and you may be most
attractive in familiar surroundings. The
8th thru the 16th may find you with
new and exciting opportunities. This
doesn't mean money, but that may change
down the road. Your love life will
continue to keep excitement in your life.
The 17th to the 23rd your moodiness
will be showing this week. A lover may
not imderstand. Work will be demanding
but rewarding and travel could be involved.
The 24th to month's end may prove
to be a difficult time. You may find a
relationship "too much" because of
pressure or continuing difficulties. The
social calendar will be filled this week.
Wait for the right time to get involved.
The 8th to the 16th be optimistic in
matters of love and don't base this
romance on past experience. Changes are
ahead in your career and there are financial
gains in association with it. The 17th to
the 23rd could be a difficult week.
Beware of trusting secrets to friends or
associates; things could easily backfire. A
new acquaintance may be attractive to you
but beware of involvement. The 24th to
month's end is an excellent time to
entertain. Don't over indulge yourself.
Avoid overeating or drinking.Take care of
yourself.
TAURUS
(April 20 - May 20)
Avoid gossip, even if someone else is
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September. There are other more adult
ways of dealing with such problems. The
The 24th to
month's end
a new
8th to the 16th could be a major
let other people's opinions sway your
turning point in your life because of a new
opportunity. Someone you have trusted
may turn out to be a fraud. It may be best
to cut this person out of your life. The
thinking. A new creative idea for business
17th to the 23rd could find you in the
mood to shop. There are some items at
if you will work for it.
romance may have your interest. Do not
may be in the works. Put it on paper and
it will get the ball rolling for you.
Remember,
anything
is
fiossible
home you should replace. Spend wisely.
LEO
The 24th to month's end should be a
(July 23 - Aug 22)
peaceful period, catch up on your reading,
September may start as a quiet time for
the Lion. Relax, stay home and do the
movie watching, or other hobbies you
have neglected. You may be in a reclusive
things you really enjoy. Don't let anyone
mood now.
"get to you" this week. The 8th to the
16th continue with the slower pace of the
GEMINI
previous week. It may suit you to shop
(May 21 - June 21)
for fall clothes now, but spend with care.
Romance enters the picmre at week's end.
The 17th to the 23rd may find you
The first week of September may be
an emotional one. Try not to blame
others for your mood. Financial prospects
are good if you work hard. The 8th to
the 16th your work may be much more
rewarding than your love life. Be faithful
to work, it will pay off. This is a good
meeting social demands, but romance will
mix nicely into the picture too. Surround
yourself with positive people or you could
end up with a case of the blues. The 24th
to the 30th will continue to be socially
demanding. There may be times you end
up rushing from event to event. This may
be related to a community project you
time to shop for a fall wardrobe. The 17th
to the 23rd will find your love life back
on track. Be thoughtful of others this
week, call or mail a card to friends you
haven't corresponded with in a while. The
24th
to
month's
end
will
be
have been involved in.
an
excellent time for vacation. Go away and
indulge yourself. After all you deserve it.
If you stay around home, entertain, but
save time for yourself.
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If Michelangelo
had been straight,
the Sistine Chapel
CANCER
(June 22 - July 22)
The first week of September expect
good news about a project you are
would have been
working on.Be cautious in love especially
if there are great differences between you
painted basic white
and your lover. The 8th to the 16th is
with a roller.
a great time to start a self- improvement
program. It could change your entire
outlook. The 17th to the 23rd could
find you catching tip on reading or other
projects you enjoy. There may be a
disagreement with someone you know.
- Rita Mae Brown
Foreword,Our Right to Love
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DIRECTORY
Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
AUSTIN,TX(area code 512)
businesses
Liberty Books
llthSt. &LamarBlvd.
495-9737
clubs
The Getaway
8402 S. Congress
282-6556
Nexus/Petticoat Junction
401 E.2nd
495-9553
P.O. Box 190712 75219
528-4233
Dallas Gay Archives
3930 Cedar Springs
821-1653
Dallas Outdoors
P.O. Box 35474 75235
276-5270
Dallas Tavern Guild
3900 Lemmon Ave.#220
526-5292
Foundation for Human Understanding
528-4233
Gay Community Center
3920 Cedar Springs
528-4233
organizations
Austin Lambda
P.O.80x5455 78763
458-8050
Gay/Lesbian Student
Association at UT Austin
Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338
Gay/Lesbian Young Adults
528-4233
Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus
2727 Oak Lawn 75219
528-2811
Lesbian Information Line (LIL)
528-2426
458-3971
Lesbian/Gay Rights Advocates
Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby
528-4233
P.O. Box 2505 78768
Waterloo Counseling Center
6901 N.Lamar#109 78752
452-5966
Oak Lawn Counseling Center
5811 NashSt. 75235
351-1502
Womyn Together
3920 Cedar Springs
528-4233
DALLAS,TX(area code 214)
businesses
Crossroads Market
3930 Cedar Springs
528-4620
Oft the street
3921 Cedar Springs
DENTON,TX(area code 817)
clubs
TJs
1215 E. University
566-9910
521-9051
Lobo Bookstore
4008-C Cedar Springs 75219
HOUSTON.TX(area code 713)
522-1132
businesses
clubs
Runrwrs
Lobo Bookstore
1424-C Westheimer
522-5156
Wit & Wisdom of
Oscar Wilde & Friends
5039 Willis Ave.
828-4471
1103 California St. 77006
522-9808
organizations
Resource Center
^40 Cedar Springs 75219
^las Area Lesbian Visionaries
P.O. Box 710185 75271
Dallas Gay Alliance
Clubs
Bacchus
523 Lovett
523-3396
34- Kindred Spirits
AIDS Action Council
4902 Richmond
623-6135
729 Eighth St.S.E. Suite 200
Washington,D.C. 20003
Ranch
(202)547-3101
9125 S. Main
666-3464
Rock 'N' Horse
5731 Klrby
520-9910
AIDS 800
1-800-221-7044
National GayAesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway4th Floor
NY.NY 10012
National GayAesbian Crislsline
organizations
1-800-221-7044
The Fund(or Human Dignity
666 Broadway4th Floor
aids Foundation
3400 Montrose #700
524-AiDS
aids HOTLINE
NY. NY 10012
c/o Switchboard
NORMAN,OK(area code 405)
organizations
529-3211
Gay/Lesbian Students
University of Houston
4800 Caihoun
529-3211
Women's Resource Center
P.O.Box5089 73070
Gay & Lesbian Switchboard
P.O. Box 66591 77266
OKLAHOMA CiTY,OK(area
529-3211
code 405)
Houston Gay Political Caucus
P.O. Box 66664 77266
organizations
521-1000
Oasis the Community Center
Houston Thurday Nite Mixers
Bowiing League
Steve;973-1358 or Phii:688-6970
Lambda ALANON
Lambda Center for Aichohoiics
2135 NW 39th 73112
525-AiDS
SAN ANTONIO,TX(area code
512)
1214Joanne
521-9772
clubs
Lesbian/Gay Students
University of Houston - Ciear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
The Jezebel
8755 Wurzbach Rd.
697-0413
Lesbian Molhers
Mothers Group
864-3098
organizations
Montrose Sports Association
Roger 869-6108
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
P.O. Box 120113 78212-9313
San Antonio Tavern Guild
Women's Lobby Alliance
822-2823
Biiiiards
4 Cheisea
521-0439
Women's Softball League
6431 Rneshade
868-6256
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND.TX(area
code 512)
accomodations
LyIe's Deck
LUBBOCK,TX(area code 806)
120E.AtoiSt.
P.O. Box 2326 78597
761-LYLE
organizations
Lubbock Lesbian/Gay Alliance
P.O. Box64746 79464
West Texas Aids Foundation,Inc.
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794-1757
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