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Volume 3, Issue 1
July 1988
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ANNIVERSARY
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Volume 3, Issue 1
July 1988
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17 In The Year 2525?
A look into the future of the
lesbian/gay community
22 the Coffee Club
lesbian & gay literature
ndeportments
5 From the Editor
7 News
11 What's Goin' On
14 Dear Agnes
24 Graffiti Page
25 Quiz:
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Cornoetetive
_ /Are You?
28 Poetry
30 Horoscope
34 Directory
37 Ciossifieds
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rom the Editor
In June of 19861 was in Dallas and North Central Texas talking to anyone who would
listen about this greatidea for a lesbian magazine.There were alot ofencouraging words
from the people 1 met and talked with,almostall of whom were strangers.1 had my mind
made up before the trip - that 1 was going to try the waters with a publication directed
to the women's community.
The encouragement stopped once 1 came home except for a handful of friends (all of
whom 1 can counton one hand).1 gotcomments like-"You can never makea publication
directed at women work . They don't have the income to keep one up and they won't
support it!" Others flat did not like the format because 1 had chosen to stay away from
politics and direct it toward entertainment. Several "Mends" told me that 1 was nuts.
Well,friend's advice can be great, but 1 have never believed you should hinge your hfe
on what people think or say. Otherwise, nothing would ever get done.
1 am proud to say that Dimensions is two years old this month! And without you - the
advertisers,the subscribers,the distributors,and the readers we would not be here trying
for our third year of publication.
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without adding to the list, my staff, made up of mostly volunteers, who also believe in
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build a business from a long supressed dream and the determination and foresight to
work with me.
This by no means implies we are perfect,or that thejob is easy ,or has been easy.1 would
tell anybody who is considering starting a business ofany kind that the horror stories are
true: there are long hours and 1 don't mean eight to ten hours a day. 1 mean sixteen to
eighteen.Don'tthink you are"going to fly"for the first year because odds are you aren't.
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especially from close friends-think again. To this very day,only one of my friends has
a subscription to Dimensions. They think it is fine, but I "dedicate too much time to it".
But for all the negative aspects there is the reward ofknowing you are doing something
you enjoy and making it work,in spite of set backs.
Our first year was by far the hardest both emotionally and financially. Emotionally we
eotpractically nofeedback and had very litUe advertising,it wasfrustrating,and attimes,
1 began to wonder if my friends weren't right -"1 was nuts." The second year was
somewhat easier and that can mosUy be attributed to the added support from our
subscribers, readers and advertisers. For all the plusses, it is still hard financially, but
together we are making it happen!
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From Around the Region,the Country & the World
AIDS Education
UFMCC Women's
Grants Available
Spirituality Retreat
Washington D.C. - The United States
Dallas - Women from all over are in
Conference of Mayors released a Re
vited to attend the First Annual South
Central District UFMCC women's
quest for Proposals(RFP)for funding
of community based AIDS risk reduc
tion educadon programs targedng ra
cial and ethnic minorides. Approxi
mately 15 grants wiU be awarded for
projects up to 12 months in amounts
ranging from $20,000 to $42,000.
Between January 1981 and June 1988,
over 62,000 persons have been diag
nosed with AIDS; a dispropordonate
number of these persons are in black
and Hispanic communides. The pri
mary goal of this RFP is to provide
educador on AIDS and HIV infecdon
to racial and ethnic minorides through
funding community based,community
service organizadons with an emphasis
on those organizations with established
ties to racial and ethnic populations.
Funding for these grants was made
available to the Conference of Mayors
by the federal Centers for Disease
Control. Over $1 million in grants has
been given to fund over 50 projects in
the five previous rounds of funding.
spirituality retreat. The retreat will be
held near Dallas over July 4th weekend.
For more informadon contact your
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Seattle, WA - A nadonal survey of
lesbian and gay couples is being under
taken by Partners. The research will
help determine the nature and needs of
this often invisible segment of the gay
community. The last major survey of
gay and lesbian couples was conducted
almost ten years ago.
All lesbians and gay men in a reladonship are asked to pardcipate in the sur
vey. The short, anonymous quesdonnaire requests general information on
subjects such as discrimination, fi
mation are available from Matthew
nances, children, reladonship prob
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port.
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(202) 293-7330.
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and include a self-addressed, stamped
business envelope. Groups ororganizaJuly 1988 • Dimensions • Page 7
tions are encouraged to request and
total of $120,000 in discretionary fund
distribute multiple copies. The Part
ners' mailing list is confidential; never
grants-the category of grants for which
statewide organizations like THRF are
eligible-to 5 organizations.
THRF Executive Director Dara Gray
said about the grant: "We are very
happy to have been selected as a recipi
ent of these lOLTA funds. The grant
sold or loaned.
According to publisher Demian,"This
information promises to be ofimmense
interest, and it will arm social service
providers and civil rights organizations
with information they need."
Partners is an eight-page monthly con
taining interviews, news, and features
of interest to lesbian and gay couples.
press rekase
will give us the means to go full steam
ahead on the AIDS Legal Resource
Project. Still,it provides only partofthe
funds necessary to address the tremen
dous needs in this area, so we are ac
tively seeking other donations to meet
the entire program budget."
The AIDS Legal Resource Project,
$20,000 Grant
Awarded To
AIDS Legal Resource
Project
Austin - In an important development
for the AIDS Legal Resource Project,
the Texas Equal Access to Justice
Foundation announced on June 8 its
award of $20,000 to the program.
The grant money will be used to pro
vide legal services to low-income
clients of the AIDS Legal Resource
Project, a comprehensive, statewide
legal assistance and education program
of the Texas Human Rights Founda
tion.
Created in 1984 by the Texas Supreme
Court, the Texas Equal Access to Jus
tice Foundation is a non-profit organi
zation which funds legal service pro
grams for the poor in civil matters. The
grant is part of the lOLTA (Interest On
Lawyers' Trust Accounts) program
which pools funds from the trust ac
counts of lawyers who choose to par
ticipate.
This year, the foundation is giving a
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with a total budget of $75,000, will
consist primarily of a toll-free legal
information hotline and the Council of
Cooperating Attorneys, a statewide
network of attorneys recruited and
trained by THRF to take on AIDSrelated cases.
Hotline callers will receive assistance
from the legal director or trained volun
teers and, when necessary, will get re
ferrals to members of the Council. In
some instances, legal counsel will be
provided on a pro bono(free ofcharge)
basis. Additionally, a public education
program will educate Texans on the
protection of individual rights of
people directly affected by AIDS.
The Texas Human Rights Foundation
is a non-profit organization dedicated
to fighting discrimination againstlesbi
ans and gay men and against people
affected by AIDS through public inter
est litigation, education, and legal as
sistance.
Tax deductible contributions to the
AIDS Legal Resource Project may be
sent to THRF at 1014-G N. Lamar
Blvd., Austin, TX 78703. Attorneys
interested in participating in the Coun-
cil of Cooperating Attorneys should
For more information contact the Den
write to the same address or contact
ver Women's Chorus, Choral Music
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Competition,P.O. Box 26381 Denver,
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A Monthy Listing of Special Events Ail Around Texas, Oklahoma & New Mexico
AUSTIN - If you want to come out of the
heat-do itatNEXUS/PJ's!They are getting
"lots more" air conditioning on the PET
TICOAT JUNCTION side - enough to
make it cool, cool, cool! Be sure and catch
the weekly specials! The "Girls Only"
Pool Tournament on Tuesdays at 8:30pm,
it pays $50 for first and $30 for second,plus
there will be $1 draft beer! Pitcher Nite
happens on Wednesdays with $3 pitchers
and C&W Dance Lessons starting at 8:30.
Thursdays are Steak Nights from 7-9pm
with $1.50 well drinks and margaritas. Sat
urdays you can catch after-hours until 4am
and Sundays it's Beer Bust starting at 6pm!
Also, don't forget that Happy Hour hap
pens from 6-9pm Tuesday-Saturday! Also
coming in July - a Benefit Show for AIDS
RANCH are: The Appaioosa Band on the
15th from 9pm-lam & The Jocks and
Dresses Drag Show on the 22nd to be put
on by the Men's Softball League. Plus,
D ance Lessons are back on Tuesday Nights
with Larry!
DALLAS - Live entertainment is what
you'll find this month at RUMORS:Marge
Troyer wiU appear on the 1st at 7:30pm,
Lisa Michaels is up on the 17th, also at
7:30pm, Little Feather Productions will
present the Therapy Sisters on the 29th &
the TGRA is putting on a Drag Show to
benefit the AIDS Resource Center on the
17th. Also there are some new weekly
specials: Pool Tournaments on Mondays,
Pictionary & Drink Specials on Wednes
Services of Austin. The show will be
days, Thursday is Martini Night & of
hosted by Ms. TGRA Candidate Kelly
Jackson and starring the "Babtist
Women"(the missp)eliing is on purpose.)
course Friday & Saturday night its time to
dance and party!
AUSTIN - Austin's Metropolitan Com
DALLAS - If your looking for excitement,
be at HIGH COUNTRY on Sunday, July
3rd for a WetT-Shirt Contest -just the way
to getstarted early for the 4th ofJuly! On the
21st its the Lip Sync Contest. Now,if you
consider yourself butch then watch out - the
munity Church has got some great things
planned for their fourth annual Summer
Program! This summer's theme is "A
Whale ofa Summer"and it started off with
a trip to Sea World in San Antonio on June
4th. Some of the upcoming events include:
get ready for the Ms. Butch Pageant!
Tubing the river in San Marcos on July 9th,
fun and games in Bullcreek Park on July
Check with Brandi at the bar for regisuation details and don't forget to shine up
on August20th.If you would like more info
14th is Butch Nite and coming in August,
those army boots. Also, a reminder that
Monday Night Steakout is being held at
HIGH COUNTRY,not at the Barracks as I
reported last month ... Sorry!
HOUSTON - Hey baseball fans, don't for
get to save those Astro ticket stubs - they
are good for one Super Happy Hour drink
when you lake them to the RANCH! Just
some of the events coming up in July at the
30th and a the Grand Finale Talent Show
on these or other MCC activities, call the
church at 512-929-3660.
ODESSA - Something's always happening
at the NITESPOT! On the 3rd. it's the
Metroplex Irregulars,live from Dallas/Ft.
Worth. On Wednesdays it's Country &
Western Night and $I Longnecks,Thurs
days bring you $1 well drinks and to top off
the week you can get 25d beer from 6pm-
July 1988 • Dimensions • Page 11
9pm and there is no cover!
day at 7:30pm at 4107 Medical Parkway!
FT. WORTH - Undefeated.That's right, I
HOUSTON - Don't forget that the 37th
Aimual Warren Payne Women's Fast
said that the PARTNERS Baseball Team
is undefeated! Congratulations! And, in
addition to celebrating this, PARTNERS
will also be commemorating their 4th An
Pitch Tournament will be in Houston July
niversary with a Grand Opening Cele
8,9 & 10atMemorial#'s 1,4&5 & there's
only one bar where you can get your tickets
- kindred SPIRITS! They wiU be spton-
bration and Show,featuring Riana Lea on
soring the tournament and you should be
the 3rd. On the 6th there wiU be a Variety
able to catch a glimpse of some of these
Show (you remember - like Soimy & Cher
& Dolly). PARTNERS would also like to
salute all those people who worked so hard
women from aU over the country while you
are there. Also,remember that KS is open 7
to make Ft Worth's Gay Pride Week a
days a week! Monday thru Thursday the
doors open at 5pm with Happy Hour from
smashing success — SAAAALUTE!
5pm-8pm and Friday thru Simday at 4pm
SAN ANTONIO - There's a fairly new bar
in town and it's called the BLUE ANGEL
beginning at 4pm. Happy Hour last all
night on Wednesdays and Stmdays you can
catch Beer Bust and Buffet from 4-7pm!
with Free Pool and Happy Hour also
WEST! They've been open since earlier
this year butthey wantyou to know thatthey
are a mixed bar and now have women
employees including Cocktail waitress &
bartender Sam,and,formerly of Our Place,
Linda!Some of the things to catch at B AW
are
Tuesday C&W Night with $1 Weli
Drinks and $1 Longnecks, Thursday
Night Amateur Night and a Free Buffet&
drink speciais Sundays at 7pm!
AUSTIN - Want to get involved in your
community? Austin LAMBDA is holding
regular Women's Meetings every Thtirs-
SOUTH PADRE - Sun anyone? DIMEN
SIONS,along with LYLE'S DECK is spon
soring a Women's Getaway Weekend at
South Padre Island, October 7-lOth and
you are invited! There wiU be plenty of fun
in the sun and time to refresh your tan for the
winter months,plus free cocktail hour Fri
day & Saturday nights,free dinner Simday
Night and free continental breakfast ev
ery morning! For more info and reservation
information see the back cover of this issue.
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ear
gnes
Answers to your questions about love.
Dear Agnes,
My lover and I just came home from a
"dream vacation" that we had saved for
years to take. We had a wonderful time
and spent the last two weeks in Paris. I
am into art and spentseveral days in the
museums and galleries while my lover
did the sight seeing tours.
My lover met a beautiful French
woman during one of these afternoon
excursions and proceeded to talk me
into a three-way.It was wonderful. We
spent a week having blissful,erotic sex.
But I would never do this kind of thing
at home.
The problem is,now that we are home,
my lover seems distant and depressed.
I have tried to gether to talk to me about
it, but she refuses. I told her that she
shouldn't feel guilty, but I don't think
guiltis all there is to it.Do you think she
No matter how old we get or how long
we are in relationships it does not insu
late us againstfalling in love.However,
even if she did feel something for this
woman,you mustkeep in mind thatshe
came home with you.
It could be many to things other than
that she has fallen in love. It could be
guilt. She may even think you are in
love with the French woman.
No matter what is wrong, you will have
to give her a chance to come to terms
with it. Do try to talk to her about the
trip, the woman and how you feel, but
don't push for an explanation of her
feelings. She will come around when
she feels ready.
Dear Agnes,
I am living with a woman who makes
over $50,000 a year. We have been
may be in love with our French
together for almost a year and a half.
woman?
We have a wonderful lifestyle and take
Not Talking
trips often. In fact we just came home
Houston,TX
from two weeks in Mexico. I love her
very much, but I by no means pay my
half. I have asked her about how she
Dear Not Talking,
feels concerning the big difference in
Your letter does not mention how long
our financial situations, but she seems
you have been home.Itis not unusual to
be depressed after a long, spectacular
to think there is no problem.
trip such as the one you have described.
This could be part of the problem. It
may be that, after all the anticipation,
the trip is over and now it is time to get
back to a normal,routine life.
Page 14 • Dimensions • July 1988
There may not be for her, but I feel
inadequate. I make about $13,000 a
year and no way could I be taking a two
week trip to Mexico on my income.I do
pay some on the house payment, buy
groceries, make a car payment. I also
help around the house,but I don't think
this makes up the difference. What do
you think, any advice or suggestions?
$30k Difference
vice column than you do!
The Boss
Oklahoma City
Ft. Worth,TX
Dear The Boss,
Dear $30K Difference,
To answer your first question-I never
had any to start with!
If there is one thing you can rest assured
If you reread the letter from "In the
Dumps", you will notice that she did
ofin life: That is the fact that people are
vocal about money and how they spend
it. If your lover says she doesn't have a
problem with your financial situation
then I think you should quit worrying so
much. If she has the money and wants
you to come along on a trip you should
stop feeling guilty.
If you threw a fit every time she wanted
to go somewhere because you don't
have the money to go,that is a different
matter, but if she asks you to go, you
should stop the negative feelings.
If you were living with her and not
paying for anything or helping with the
house I cotild see where you mightfeel
not ask for advice.
Women are not possessions or property
as you imply. And just because you
drag someone home doesn't mean you
can make them love you or make them
stay. Or does that count in yotn book?
I think you could write an excellent
advice column, but you may be a few
years ahead of your time. Try writing a
column for the Neanderthal cavemen,
they sound more your style.
X>ff TH€
bad or inadequate,butsounds to me like
you are keeping up your end as much as
possible. Unfortunately, we can't all
make $50,000 plus, but as long as you
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take care of your financial responsibili
ties, there is no need to feel inadequate.
Dear Agnes,
Have you lost your "balls"? I can't
m
UNIQUE GIFTS
believe the advice you gave "In The
T-shirts
Dumps"from San Antonio in the April
issue. If I came home and my woman
fiOULT a OCCfiSION
was sleeping with my best friend, I
would beat the hell outofmybestfriend
and drag my woman home by the hair of
PRINTS a POSTERS
the head. You can't stand for that kind
of baloney in life. You should have told
OPEN
her to do something. No wonder she is
MON-FRl 10-10
depressed.
SAT 10-9
SUN 1-5
I've got more business writing an ad
3921 CEDAR SPGS.
DALLAS,TX
214-521-9051
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What will the
world be like for
lesbians and
gay men in the
year 2525? I cer
tainly can't
answer that
question but I do
have few ideas
about what I'd
like to see. World
peace and a
healthy environ
ment are on my
agenda, but this
^^ecin'
article is about
us. You and me.
What would you
like to see for
lesbians? Read
on, I'm sure I've
left out quite a
bit, but then,
you oan fill in
by Cameron Taylor
the blanks.
July 1988 • Dimensions • Page 17
In the futuristic short story,"The Test",
by Katherine V. Forrest*, the author
enough to have families like this al
ready, many are not so fortunate.
describes a world where being homo
sexual is preferred. In the story, the
"normals" try desperately to prove that
their children are homosexual. Dr.
Newell, the researcher in the story
makes the following statement:
"Imagine knowing beyond a
shadow of a doubt that all those
individuals in your species [hu
mans] with exceptional intelligence
or creativity possess a precise ge
netic configuration [homosexual
ity], either dominant or recessive and that you don't."
Now this may sound a bitfar-fetched to
us, but what if we were an "accepted
In this "perfect world" of the future,
you could not be fired from yourjob for
your sexual orientation. You would not
be the butt of officejokes or the subject
of harassment and juicy gossip. You
would not be held back in climbing the
corporate ladder for being "single",nor
would it be taboo to bring your lover to
the office Christmas party. You
wouldn't be embarrassed to receive
flowers from another woman on
Valentine's day and no one would
question your directdeposit donation to
the Gay Alliance.
minority" as opposed to being consid
ered a "deviant lifestyle"? What
changes could we expect? Below are
some of the differences 1 see could be
made in our everyday lives if this world
were closer to perfection.
Of course, in this hypotlietical society,
homosexuals would not only be al
lowed" in the military, they would be
judged on their merits as soldiers alone
and not on the basis of who they loved.
Who knows,they mighteven have base
housing for same-sex couples!
As in the story described above, we
would be able to expect acceptance
from our families. Parents would not
disown, disinherit, commit or other
wise shun their homosexual children.
You would be able to bring your lover
home for Thanksgiving without receiv
ing a cold shoulder from your favorite
'poc6'Ccc
Wouldn't it be great if you could kiss
your sweetheart goodbye when she is
leaving on a long trip without stepping
aunt and strange questions from your
back into the house and pulling the door
grandmother. You would be given the
double bed in the guest room and not
shut? Or, how about holding hands in
the mall, calling each other "honey" in
the grocery store and being able to say
the twin beds in your old room and no
one would harass you about being an
"old maid". Some of us are lucky
Page 18 • Dimensions • July 1988
"my lover" and not "my roommate"
when talking to anyone,including your
family and your neighbors. The prob
lem ofsidelong glances from bank offi
cers when setting up a joint checking
account or loan would be eliminated,as
well as,store clerks who give you dirty
looks when receiving one of those
It's happening now. All we have to do
is keep pushing. Who knows, Kather-
ine V. Forrest may be right. In closing
the story"The Test"*,Dr.Newell turns
to her assistant and says:
stand why "the roommate" wants to
"From biblical times,from the very
dawing of otir species, racial fore
stay all night at the hospital. In the year
2525, anything can happen.
knowledge told the normals that we
represented humankind's next step
checks and nurses who don't under
on the ladder ofevolution—thatthe
homosexual is homo superior."
* "The Test" can be found in the book
Now this covers all kinds of possibili
ties — from gay elected officials (we
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rest, availablefromNaiad Press,Inc.,P.O.
Box 10543, Tallahassee, Florida 32302.
already have some of those) to an ab
sence of police harassment. If you
wanted to run for political office, you
wouldn't fear that your sexual prefer
ences would cause harm to your cam
paign — it wouldn't even be an issue.
There would be no worries about
homophobic judges,juries or any other
officials. We could go even further and
speculate that, after all the human and
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A Discussion of Lesbian Literature Both New and Old
This month T. Sumner Reviews:
SUNDAY'S CHILD
by Joyce Bright
OSTEN'S BAY
by Zenobia N, Vole
good way to cool off is to sit under the
course,running.Ms.Brightcaptures all
of it well, but especially the sport. She
air conditioning vent and read a good
book. I've got two great summertime
thoughts that run through your mind
Summer is here and the heat is on. One
books this month.
The first is S"ndav's Child by Joyce
takes you through the endless stream of
during any lengthy physical activity to
the competition and comraderie among
Bright(Naiad Press, Inc., $8.95). The
story revolves around Kate Ashboume
and her best friend Angie. Kate is a
runner. She came just steps away from
the contestants. It even made me want
the Olympic Trials in high school and
disturbed family life that prodiiced
now,24 years later, she's ready to try
again. Kate enlists Angie to coach her.
This not only deepens their friendship
but also serves to take Angle's mind off
to take up running.(I wear my jogging
shoes to run to the refrigerator)
There are also some intriguing insigu
into the mind of a rapist, as well as the
him.
I would recommend this book to any
one interested in sports but also to
the rapist that is terrorizing their town.
As the big race draws closer, neither
mystery and romance lovers. This is
one of those books where you get it all
woman realizes that they are on a colli
- right down to the shocking conclu
sion course with the rapist.
This novel involves many aspects.
There is mystery, romance and, of
sion!
Page 22 • Dimensions • Juiy 1988
Next we have Osten's R^y by Zenobia
N. Vole(Naiad Press,Inc.,$8.95).Gail
Murray is a marine geologist working
at a small Canadian university. When
that I mean that the bad characters are
evil and the good ones are so good it
she is offered a job on an island off the
hurts. A few in-between characters or at
coast of South America, she eagerly
leastsome that you could wonder about
accepts. But, upon her arrival, she dis
covers that the job is not what it ap
peared to be. With funding from a
mysterious,oil hungry corporation and
would definitely have helped my in
volvement in the plot. Also, the lead
character, Gail, lacked definition until
very late in the book, almost all you
several near-fatal accidents with her
knew about her was that she was a
SCUBA divers, Gail is reluctant to
marine geologist and was one of the
"good" ones.
This a great book for anyone interested
in SCUBA diving or for lovers of melo
hand over her valuable research.
In the meantime, Gail becomes in
volved with Marike Osten, owner of a
resort on the island. As intrigue leads to
violence, Gail goes to Marike for help
and they fight the evil together.
Ms. Vole is a captivating author. Her
drama.
Both of these books as well as many
more are available from Naiad Press,
Inc., P.O. Box 10543 , Tallahassee,
descriptions of the island, as well as,
it's underwater surroundings,are writ
Florida 32302for $8.95 plus 15% post
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are available upon request.
ten in vivd detail.Theonly thing Ifound
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Are yeu?
Most of us think of competition as
being mostly confined to the playing
field but,in reality,there is competition
everywhere you go and in everything
you do. We all compete for jobs, love
and "to score points" in all areas ofour
lives. Of course, some are a bit more
cutthroat and some of us would rather
let an opportunity pass us by than
compete for it. Which are you? Answer
the fourteen questions below and find
out. The first one finished wins the
booby prize!
she'll go easy on you.
c. Go,even though you know you'll
get beat —it'll be fun.
S.Your boss decides to throw a
party on the night you have
already set up a special date
with your lover. You:
a. Cancel your date. After all, not
everyone gets invited to the boss s
parties.
b. Tell your boss you can't make it
because of a previous commitment.
c. Say nothing to your boss, go on
/. A former lover begins seeing
someone else after you break
up with her. You:
your date and forget about it.
4^. You just found out that your
a. Suddenly become interested in her
again.
sister or brother has been
b. Could care less one way or
more money than you do. You:
promoted and is now making
another.
a. Say nothing to them and start
c. Are glad that she is happy.
really pushing for a promotion for
2. A friend, who is on ace
b. Congratulate them and then start
working on your own promotion.
yourself.
tennis player, invites you out for
on informal Sunday game. You:
a. Say "No," because you don't stand
c. Call and send a note of congratula
tions.
a chance of winning.
b. Tell her that you'll play only if
5. While at the bar, you meet a
July 1988 • Dimensions • Page 25
captivating woman. While you
are taiking to her, another
woman joins in the conversa
tion who is obviously interested
c. Play the game but don't tell anyone
that you don't know how.
in her also. You:
a. Take the first woman and lead her
seeing casually brings up her
ex during conversation. You:
a. Become insanely Jealous and ask
away to a secluded table for two.
b. Ignore the other woman and hope
she'll go away.
c. Leave and look for someone else
who catches your fancy.
6. When playing softball or any
fO. The woman you just started
her never to broach the subject again.
b. Keep your mouth shut and listen
even though you don't really care.
c. Ask questions, after all, you want
to know everything about her.
other team sport, your top
It. When you go out. you
priority is:
a. Being the star player.
always dress:
a. In the latest style.
b. Winning with team work.
c. Having fun.
c. Comfortably.
b. Nice, but without regard to fashion.
7. Your lover is always telling
tZ. You don't like to go out of
you that her ex makes the best
the house unless:
lasagna in the world. You:
a. Start taking Italian cooking lessons.
b. Call and ask her for the recipe.
c. Avoid making lasagna at all costs.
and well-dressed.
a. You are tanned, in shape, made-up
b. Your hair is combed and your
clothes are clean.
c. You have something to do. You go
5'. You just found out that the
out however you want, you don't care
woman you ore seeing has a
what others think of your appearance.
lover of 5 years waiting at
home. You:
a. Continue seeing her. You'll win
out eventually.
b. Tell her she must choose between
you.
c. Quit seeing her immediately.
f3. You and several co-workers
ore all vying for the same
promotion. You:
a. Start working harder than usual and
make sure that "higher ups" know of
your accomplishments.
b. Let the boss know that you would
9. At a friends house, everyone
is playing penny ante poker.
You don't know how to ploy so
of doing it.
you:
you will get the promotion only if
a. Refuse to play since you know
you deserve it to start with.
like the job and think you are capable
c. Keep doing what you are doing,
you'll lose anyway.
b. Agree to play if someone will
show you the ropes.
Page 26 • Dimensions • July 1988
t4. Two of your close friends
just bought new cars. You:
a. Start looking for a new one for
yourself even though you know you
can't afford it right now.
b. Are envious but know you don't
need a new car right now.
c. are happy for them since they
aren't driving an old clunker like
yours.
SCORING
B =2
telligent but giving and friendly. You
also know when to admit your weak
nesses and ask for help — a trait that
will take you far.
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Give yourself points as follows:
A=3
when to give and when to take.You also
know when to give up a fight when the
cost of winning outweighs the reward.
Friends and co-workers see you as in
C=1
if you scored:
You have a tendency to rely too much
on"luck"for whatever comes your way
in life. You have to be willing to ask for
what you want and give things push
when necessary. You may have a ten
33-42
Though your competitive spirit can be
great on the playing field, it may not
work in your favor in social or jobrelated situations. Your desire to win
could offend others, esjtecially coworkers when a team effort is required
on a project. You may also have a
tendency to compete with your friends
dency to be shy in social situations
because you don't like to express your
opinion. At work you need to leam to
push for recognition. Ask to be given a
special project or more responsibilities
and stick your nose out a little to getthe
boss's attention. Your unwillingness to
fightfor what you want may be costing
you more than you know.
for lovers, the best car, nicest house,
etc. You don't want to keep up with the
Joneses,you wantto stay ahead ofthem
at all costs. Mellow out, you don't
always have to be in front. Your friends
and lovers will probably appreciate you
more if you aren't always right, or
always better, or always brighter. Give
a little of your limelight away and ev
eryone will be happier- including you!
24-32
You've got a great sense of what is
important to you and you are willing to
fight for it — when necessary. On the
other side of the coin, you don't let a
loss get you down for long. You know
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oroscope
What's in the Stars for You this month?
CANCER
(June 22nd - July 22nd)
You will have great luck in friendship
during the first week of July. You will
find it easy to make new friends and
you will benefit from friendships you
already have. From the 9th thru the
16th you can make great strides both at
work and in social situations. You are
able to communicate exactly what you
want, and get it! From the 17th thru
the 23rd you will make good impres
a raise or promotion. From the 24th
thru the 31st some unusual social
events are in store for you. Whether
they are fun or not is all up to you. Be
discreet about your personal life around
co-workers now.
VIRGO
(Aug 23rd - Sept 22nd)
Friends, family and love are the focus
during the first week ofJuly.Romance
is definitely in the air. The days may be
sions on the boss and co-workers. This
boring, but the nights will be unforget
is a great time to push for a raise or
promotion that you've been wanting.
table. From the 9th thru the 16th a
From the 24th thru the 31st you may
need to pay extra attention to loved
ones. This is also a good time to finish
up a project that you started long ago.
LEO
(July 23rd - Aug 22nd)
Take time out to relax during the first
week of July. Social activities or
something out of the ordinary will be
just what you need to lift your spirits.
From the 9th thru the 16th you may be
surprise visitor or trip this week could
your brighten your days up quite a bit!
From the 17th thru the 23rd friends or
a new love interest could help you at
tain financial success during the first
part of the week. During the second
part, it is best to keep business discus
sions in the background.From the 24th
the the 31st your continued focus on
social activities may be taking its toll on
your pocketbook. Staying at home this
week could take the strain off your
budget,as well as, give you time to get
to know a new love interest.
surprised to find that you are the subject
of some vicious gossip. But, you won't
have to defend yourself — your friends
LIBRA
will come to your rescue. From the
(Sept 23rd - Oct 23rd)
17th thru the 23rd some sudden de
Travel plans are in the works during the
velopments at work may interfere with
first week of July. You may be feeling
social plans you made earlier this
month.If you meet your obligations on
the job, you may justfind yourself with
a desire to see loved ones who live quite
a distance away.From the 9th thru the
Page 30 • Dimensions • July 1988
16th try to stay out of arguments when
Property of the Center
it comes to a major decision. Your
partner could be unwilling to compro
the 17th thru the 23rd friends may
mise and it is foolish to try and change
out to be fun, profitable, or both! You
her mind.From the 17th thru the 23rd
may be feeling short-tempered right
now.Don'tjump to conclusions and try
to avoid arguments. From the 24th
thru the 31st your career could get a
your love life is exciting, finances are
improving and you'll be in a good
frame of mind.From the 24th thru the
31st stay away from from unconven
tional solutions when it comes to a
problem at home. Be conservative in
your dealings with and co-workers.
have some weird ideas that could turn
great boost but you may have to help
things along by keeping yourcriticisms
to yourself.
CAPRICORN
SCORPIO
(Oct 24th - Nov 23rd)
(Dec 22nd - Jan 19th)
An old argument between you and a
Partying can get out of hand during the
first week ofJuly.You could get your
self into some compromising positions
friend or loved one could come up
if you are trying too hard to have fun.
cial problems may be keeping you
awake at night. Don't worry, the solu
From the 9th thru the 16th money
could be causing big problems in your
again during the first week of July.
From the 9th thru the 16th somefinan
tion will come but you may have to
relationship. Compromise can end the
budget to get back on the right track.
stalemate but it may take things awhile
to smooth out completely. From the
From the 17th thru the 23rd the
17th thru the 23rd avoid idle chatter in
tween you and someone close to you.
which you could reveal something best
Be diplomatic and don'tspeak in anger,
it will only make things worse. From
kept secret right now. Don't mix
budget could be causing problems be
friends and money - you could lose
the 24th thru the 31st money matters
both. From the 24th thru the 31st
are definitely looking up. Romance
things are looking up. Try to stay in a
positive mood, this could help keep
start at the first of the week.
everyone else's spirits up.
SAGinARIUS
(Nov 24th - Dec 21st)
A financial opportunity during the first
week of July may have some built-in
risks. It is better to save your money
now and wait for a less risky invest
ment. From the 9th thru the 16th im
provements in financial matters,a great
new development in your love life and
some wonderful social activities can
make you feel on top ofthe world.From
will also be improving after a rough
AQUARIUS
(Jan 20th - Feb 18th)
The first week ofJuly is a good time to
iron out any problems in your job or
relationships. Things may not improve
as Quickly as you would like, but it s a
beginning.From the 9th thru the 16th
there may be a few romantic surprises
in store for you. If you are not attached
there could be a brand new romance on
the horizon. From the 17th thru the
23rd avoid taking any chances at work
July 1988 • Dimensions • Page 31
or in love. Stick to the tried and true.
Taking risks could cost you more than
ronment. Follow your instincts in ro
mance and money.
you bargained for. From the 24th thru
the 31st money matters are improving
and your social life is picking up. An
old enemy could show up and cause
trouble, but don't worry, it fades fast.
PISCES
(Feb 19th - Mar 20th)
Friendships and social matters are in
the forefront during the first week of
July. Your leadership qualities serve
you well now. From the 9th thru the
16th you may have problems express
ing yourself both at work and at home.
TAURUS
(April 20th - May 20th)
The first week of July is a great time
for travel to faraway places. Your ad
venturous nature can help you have fun
in some very strange places. From the
9th thru the 16th your social life will
be exciting and your calendar filled.
This will go on for the next few weeks
so avoid overdoing at the start. From
the 17th thru the 23rd you would be
well advised to review your financial
A little romance or a shared creative
situation and find some favorable ways
to make more money or invest what you
project should help you say what you
have now.From the 24th thru the 31st
want.From the 17th thru the 23rd new
friends, social events and financial
matters will have you in a good mood.
From the 24th thru the 31st getting
overly emotional could cause you some
embarrassment. Play it cool and don't
dwell on what is past. Use imagination
in romance.
ARIES
(Mar 21st - April 19th)
Don't mix finances and friendships
during the first week of July. You
could lose not only the money but your
you will be busy at work and at play but,
your love life will demand more of yotu*
time than usual. Avoid making long
range plans right now.
GEMINI
(May 21st - June 21st)
You may feel like you are on an emo
tional rollercoaster during the first
week of July. Both your love life and
your career could be causing violent
mood swings. From the 9th thru the
16th you will be able to relax, but not
too m uch. After last week's turmoil you
friend too. From the 9th thru the 16th
may have a tendency to be overemo-
there may be a developing romance but
tional. This is a good time to travel.
don't put too much into it Just yet. You
could get burned if you don't keep a
From the 17th thru the 23rd try to
cool head.From the 17th thru the 23rd
lover and friends. This is a good time to
your initiative and drive can help you
get ahead at work, but you may step on
a few toes if you aren't careful. From
plan a party or start a home improve
ment project. From the 24th thru the
31st you will feel relaxed. Quiet nights
the 24th thru the 31st travel could be in
at home with someone special could
the cards but you will have more con
trol over happenings in your own envi
track.
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A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
AUSTIN,TX (area code 512)
Dallas Outdoors
P.O. Box 35474 75235.276-5270
clubs
Dallas Tavern Guild
Nexus/Petticoat Junction
401 & 401-B E. 2nd • 495-9553
3900 Lemmon Ave. #220.526-5292
organizations
528-4233
Austin Lambda
P.O. Box 5455 78763
Gay Community Center
3920 Cedar Springs.528-4233
Gay/Lesbian Young Adults
Gay/Lesbian Student
Association at UT Austin
Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338
458-3971
Lesbian/Gay Rigtits Lobby
P.O. Box 2505 78768
Metropolitan Community Ctiurcti
llOOSprlngdcle Rd.• 929-3660
Oasis Ministry
5555 N. Lamer Blvd. #L101 • 441-9191
Foundation for Human Understanding
528-4233
Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus
2727 Oak Lawn 75219.528-2811
Lesbian Information Line (LIL)
528-2426
Lesbian/Gay Rights Advocates
528-4233
Lesbian Visionaries
P.O. Box 710185 75371
Waterloo Counseling Center
Oak Lawn Counseling Center
507 Powell 78703 • 322-9654
Texas Human Rigtits Foundation
3000 Turtle Creek Plaza, Suite 116
75219-5311.520-8108
1014-G N. Lam or 78703• 479-8473
Oak Lawn Symphonic Band
P.O. Box 190973 75219.986-1751
Womyn Together
DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
businesses
Business Delivery Systems
3920 Cedar Springs.528-4233
FT. WORTH (area code 817)
14902 Preston Rd. 75240 • 733-1108
Crossroads Market
clubs
3930 Cedar Springs
Partners
1612 Park Place.924-2519
528-4620 or 1-800-992-6404
Curious Time
4008-d Cedar Spgs.• 528-4087
HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
Ott ttie Street
3921 Cedar Springs • 521-9051
clubs
Higti Country
businesses
Lobo Bookstore
1424-C Westhelmer.522-5156
5039 Willis Ave.• 828-4471
clubs
Kindred Spirits
4902-C Westtielmer.522-5156
organizations
9125 S. Main.666-3464
3121 Inwood • 351-2278
Rumors
AIDS Resource Center
Ranch
3920 Cedar Springs 75219
organizations
Among Friends
P.O. Box 710135 75371
3400 Montrose #700.524-AIDS
AIDS Foundation
Dallas Gay Alliance
AIDS HOTLINE
P.O. Box 190712 75219 .528-4233
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives
c/o Switcliboard.529-3211
3930 Cedar Springs .821-1653
Dallas Gay Youth Group
University of Houston
4800 Caltioun.529-3211
300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116.307-7203
Gay & Lesbian Switchboard
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Gay/Lesbian Students
P.O. Box 66591 77266 • 529-3211
NORMAN,OK (area code 405)
Houston Gay Political Caucus
organizations
P.O. Box 66664 77266 • 521-1000
Houston Ttiurday Nite Mixers
P.O. Box 5089 73070
Bowling League
Steve: 699-3732 or Phil: 688-6970
Kingdom Community Ctiurcti
614 E. 19tti • 862-7533
Lambda ALANON
Lambda Center for Alctiohollcs
1214 Joanne • 521-9772
lesbian/Gay Students
University of Houston - Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
Lesbian Mottiers
Mottiers Group
864-3098
Montrose Pool League/Bllllards
PJ 863-8482
PWA Coalition - Houston
3327 Essex Lane, Suite #16 77027
623-4436
Women's Lobby Alliance
4 Ctieisea • 521-0439
Women's Softball League
6431 Pineshade • 868-6256
Women's Resource Center
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
(area code 405)
organizations
Oasis the Community Center
2135 NW 39th 73112• 525-AlDS
Herland Sister Resources, Inc.
2312 NW 39th 73112• 794-7464
SAN ANTONiO,TX
(area code 512)
clubs
Blue Angel West
1583 Bandera • 434-5652
The Jezebel
8755 Wurzbach Rd.• 697-0413
organizations
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
P.O. Box 120113 78212-9313
San Antonio Tavern Guild
822-2823
LUBBOCK.TX (area code 806)
organizations
Lubbock Lesbian/Gay Alliance
P.O. Box 64746 79464• 796-2403
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX
(area code 512)
West Texas Aids Foundation, Inc.
accomodations
P.O. Box 93120.794-1757
Lyie's Deck
120 E. Atol St.
P.O. Box 2326 78597
NATIONAL ORGANiZATiONS
761-LYLE
AIDS Action Council
729 Eighth St. S.E. Suite 200
Washington, D.C. 20003
(202) 547-3101
List Your Business
AIDS 800
1-800-221-7044
National Gay Alliance for Young
Adults, Inc.
p O. Box 190426
Dallas, TX 75219-0426
(214) 307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor
NY, NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Crisisllne
1-800-221-7044
The Fund for Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Floor
NY, NY 10012
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companion. Enjoys cooking; playing
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C&W or 50/60's music, not a great
dancer but would like to learn;bowling;
bingo; yellow roses. Absolutely no
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DALLAS - Private Piano & Guitar
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