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Coming of Age: Stonewall 25 17
The Coffee Ceeb
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Letters and Comments From Our Reoders
Adoption
Another Choice
Dear Dimensions,
I'm writing in reference to the article
"So, you want to have a baby..." in the
May 1994 issue of Dimensions. I think
any discussion about alternative
fertilization should include the idea of
whether people have a right know their
biological roots.
I am adopted. Many of my friends are
too. We have spent many years
early 20's have not yet experienced the
medical problems that they are passing
to their children. The
medical
information from these young donors is
almost useless unless some way opens
up for donors to update health
information as they get older.
I hope that lesbians considering
parenthood will think aboutthese issues
before choosing unknown donors, or
deciding to "...pick several donors and
mix the sperm together so that the
identity of the father is uncertain."
searching for our birth parents. We've
Women interested in reading more about
worked to change adoption laws so
adoption and unknown donor issues
future adoptees won't be denied the
opportunity to know about their
biological mothers,fathers and siblings.
Many adoptees feel the need to search
for their biological roots,despite having
wonderful adoptive parents. Many of
from a feminist perspective are
encouraged to check out the excellent
newsletter. Chain of Life, P.O. Box
8081, Berkeley, CA 94707. Many
lesbians participate in the dialogue.
My ex-lover and I chose to become
young that we were different from our
parents through adoption.Our daughter
is now 8 years old. We never forget that
us have known since we were very
adoptive families. It is apparent to us
she has a mother and father, and a
that many important parts of who we
are, come from our "donors."
brother and sister who are an important
People who are conceived by semen
that is purchased from a sperm bank
will never have the opportunity to learn
our position in her life one bit.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Claps
about about half of their biological
Red Rock,TX
part of who she is. It doesn't diminish
W
heritage. If they attempt to search as
adults, they will find that the sperm
bank, the doctors and their mothers
conspired to make sure they would never
know anything about their paternal
roots.Some of these people wil 1 be verv
angry and hurt.
I'd also like to address the issue of
medical information. Most sperm
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK!
donors are college or medical students.
These young men,in their late teens or
P.O. Box 856 • Lubbock, TX 79408
Send Your Letters to:
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7
The ISTews
From Around the Region, the Country & the World
Congressional
Hearing Focuses on
Camp Sistter Spirit
JACKSON, MISS. - A U.S. House of
Representative subcommittee held an
oversight hearing in Jackson, Missis
sippi on July 6th focusing on the events
surrounding the conflict in Ovett, Mis
Hendry and his group, Mississippi for
Family Values. Hendry has organized
two town meetings and two rallies tar
geting the Hensons and Camp Sister
Spirit,
The Hensons testimony also featured
several instances in which they say
Mississippi officials did not respond to
requests for assistance or intervention
sissippi, the location of the feminist
retreat Camp Sister Spirit, run by the
lesbian couple Brenda and Wanda
or were directly antagonistic toward the
Henson. The Subcommittee on Civil
and Constitutional Rights of the House
County Clerk of Courts Cynthia
Clayton, Commissioner of the Missis
Judiciary Committee heard testimony
from the Hensons, leaders of the Mis
sissippiforFamily Values(whooppose
the creation ofCamp Sister Spirit),sev
eral local officials, representatives of
the U.S. Department of Justice and ex
perts in the area of hate crimes.
The hearing waschaired by Rep.Barney
Frank (D-Mass.) and also led by Rep.
Jerrold Nadler (D-NY). Robin Kane,
Public Information Manager at the Na
tional Gay and Lesbian Task Force
(NGLTF), attended the hearing and
submitted a written statement to the
Hensons. Those officials included the
Jones County Sheriff Maurice Hooks
Deputy Sheriff Myron Holifield,Jones
sippi Department ofPublic Safety James
Ingram, Mississippi governor Kirk
Fordice and U.S.Representative Mike
Parker(D-Miss)The
HensonsmJ
implorS
federal
officials to protect
.
ensure their basic civil rights
^
"We do not seek toleranr.» " .
tance," said Wanda Henson'"We'seek
equality under the law and freeSm
from oppression, mtimidationTnd
rassment. We seek justice tmn ^
syslem that is capable and wilS
defend our rights"
"'mg to
subcommittee.
In their testimony, Brenda and Wanda
Henson summarized the harassment,
threats and violent incidents that have
been committed against them since
November 1993,including death threats
by mail and phone,a dead dog hung on
their mailbox, gunshot fire along the
property line, gunshots aimed at a
woman from a moving vehicle, and a
high speed vehicle chase involving
Brenda Henson and an unknown perpe
trator. These incidents have followed a
highly publicized campaign against
Camp Sister Spirit headed by James
Page 8 • Dimensions "August 1994
harassment and incidents aga „st'
jmplied or overtly slated that S
Hensons are unsubstantiated and they
menrT
them
for'7,""
publicity. Contrary to"Sainst
previ
ous statements, both Hendry and Allen
said they do not want the Hensons to
leave Ovett. Instead, they said they
merely oppose the "commercial" as
pect of Camp Sister Spirit.
Hendry went on to list the incidents of
harassing mail and phone calls he has
received since January. Hendry played
a tape of several graphic phone calls.
Allen also referred to harassment tar
free people, forces of oppression must
geting him as spokesperson for Missis
sippi for Family Values and asked the
congressmen to "reject [the Hensons']
ofJustice to be extended.For America,
claims and desires." While Allen's tes
and lesbians, the time is now.
timony focused on his moral opposition
to the Hensons'lesbianism and the"gay
ered to commemorate the 25th anniver
and lesbian agenda," he did not outline
any specific goals except that the
Hensons' "experience the life-chang
ing redemption found in a genuine faith
be confronted in order for the frontiers
the time has come again. For gay men
Just recently,a million Americans gath
sary of Stonewall,the first milestone in
this long journey on freedoms road.
surrender to Jesus Christ."
The civil rights movement is on the
march again, moving closer to the
American ideal ofliberty and justice for
Sheriff Maurice Hooks and Deputy
all.
Sheriff Myron Holifield(who stated in
a newspaper article that "It is a known
fact that all your violent crimes comes
hate. Once again, it is time to challenge
our country to live up to its founding
from homosexuals") had agreed to ap
ideals.
pear at the hearing but did not attend
A great deal of progress has been made
in the past quarter century. Although
due to a funeral.
Robin Kane's written statement to the
subcommittee said, in part — "The
We have refused to be intimidated by
many miles have been traveled, there
are many promises yet to keep. They
the lack of federal protection based on
are promises to a cook in Georgia fired
for being a lesbian;to a postal worker in
sexual orientation actually hinders the
Michigan beaten unconscious by co-
federal government from intervening
workers for being gay; and to a truck
driver in New Hampshire, a stock bro
ker in Maryland, a social worker in
Mississippi,and countless other Ameri
cans — all fired because of prejudice
situation in Ovett has demonstrated how
on behalf of its own citizens. Without
specific inclusion in legislation, gay,
lesbian and bisexual people across the
country lack basic civil rights that are
taken for granted by most citizens.
NGLTF wants to ensure that case-bycase advocacy is not necessary for the
federal government to protect its gay
lesbian and bisexual citizens."
despite their productivity and perfor
mance. Such flagrant discrimination is
wrong, and it is time to fight back.
That is why, along with thirty of my
Senate colleagues and 115 House mem
bers.I have sponsored the Employment
Kennedy Issues Letter
TO Gay Community
The following is an open letter to the les
bian!gay community by Senator EdwardM.
Kennedy. Senator Kennedy is a principle
co-sponsor, with 30other Senators and 110
Members ofthe House ofRepresentatives of
the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of
Non-Discrimination Act of 1994. Our
bipartisan legislation will extend exist
ing federal protections against job dis
crimination to gay men and lesbians,
and give relief to those living in fear of
losing their livelihoods. Our bill will
send a strong message to employers and
all Americans thathomophobia will not
be tolerated as employment policy any
1994,a bill outlawing employment discrimi
where in the nation.
nation based on sexual orientation.
This is not about granting special rights
— it is about righting senseless wrongs.
THE TIME IS NOW
At all critical stages in the history of a
Our case is strong—ourcause isjust—
and we intend to prevail.
August 1994• Dimensions • Page 9
in employment or know someone who
Polls show that the vast majority of
Americans agree with us that lesbians
Fortune 500 corporations have already
has — make sure we know the facts.
Send all the information to: Committee
on Labor and Human Resources, SD
428, DC 20510.
included sexual orientation in their non-
2) Write and call your Senators and
discrimination policies.Eight states and
more than 100 municipalities have acted
Representatives at(202)224-3121 and
tell them to con-sponsor the Employ
and gay men should not have to face
discrimination in the workplace. Many
to ban discrimination against gay men
ment Non-Discrimination Act of 1994
and lesbians.
(S.2238 and HR 4636).
3) Urge your friends, family and coworkers to make their voices heard in
favor of freedom and justice.
For those imprisoned by prejudice and
those liberated by pride,let this be a call
But the fact remains that in 42 states,
qualified lesbians and gay men with
excellent records can be fired — with
no warning — Just for being gay. It
happens every day and it is up to us to
to action. Gay and Lesbian Americans
— the time has come — and together
stop it.
Let's be clear — the radical right will
leave no stone unturned to block the
enactment of this essential legislation.
Our own commitment must be even
we march toward a new dawn.
REGIONAL CO-SPONSORS
Louisiana
stronger. To ensure success, we need
your active support and assistance.
William Jefferson - House
Being right is good,but it is not enough.
New Mexico
J. Bingaman - Senate
We need to mount a major effort in
order to prevail. We must inspire the
Oklahoma
complacent and convert the skeptical.
None
To make this bill a reality, we need you
Texas
Henry Gonzalez - House
Craig Washington - House
to take the following steps:
1)If you have been discriminated against
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What's Goesj' On
A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
perform from 8-1 Ipm.Theeveningwill
HOUSTON — The planners of Town
Meeting II: Business Expo and
Concert are holding a fundraiser with
feature coffees and music from around
entertainment
Museum
and Game Nights at the Centerfrom 8-
Restaurant (1512 W. Alabama) on
11 pm.Pride Cafe happens on the 19th
from 9-11 pm and the Sunday Cookout
will take place on August 21 from 2pm6pm.For more info,call the CO Center
at
the
August9th from 5-7pm.Town Meeting
II is a day of enlightenment, unity,
education and entertainment.The focus
is to bring together the Houston gay/
lesbian community and plant the seeds
that will initiate change. If you would
like more information on Town
Meeting II or the fundraiser, call Alan
Bourgeois at(713)949-3119.
FORT WORTH - Colors of Love is a
new group established at Agape MCC.
The group is open to all people ofcolor
and focuses on exploring the "isms"
that surround our community.
Educational workshops, speakers and
social events are being planned. The
firstevent will be a"Pig Out"Barbecue
on September 5th at Agape MCC
string at 11am. Tickets are $5 per
plate. For more info, call (817) 5355002.
HOUSTON
Metropolitan
Community Church of the
Resurrection(MCCR)is holding sign
language classes on Sundays in the
Fellowship Hall at the church (1919
Decatur). The class fee is $10. To get
more info, call (713) 861-9140.
the world. The 12th & 26th are Movie
at(806)762-1019
ALBUQUERQUE- Full Circle Books
is sponsoring the Women Over the
Hill bike tour for women of all ages on
Saturday, August 6th. They will also
hold a Celebration of Women's
Survival and Wholeness by the
Clothesline Project from 7-9pm on
Friday the 19th. For more info on the
bike tour,call(505)242-8569.For info
on the Celebration of Wholeness, call
(505)266-0022.
NACOGDOCHES - The Stephen F.
Austin State University Gay and
Lesbian Alumni(GALA)will hold the
First Annual GALA Family Reunion
October21-23 during SFA homecom ing
weekend. Over 250people are expected
to attend. If you are an SFA alumni and
would like to join GALA or if you are
interested in attending the reunion,send
a self-addressed, stamped envelope to
SFA GALA,P.O.Box 543122,Dallas,
Texas 75354-3122.
OF INTEREST TO ALL
LUBBOCK - The Lubbock Lesbian/
Gay Alliance will host several events
at the Community Outreach Center
^during August. On the 5th, Tara will
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Don'tMiss It! The Lone Star Women's
Music Festival will be held October
7,8 & 9 on the banks of the Guadalupe
River outside of New Braunfels. The
Festival will include over 18 music
lesbians(and any woman willing to be
acts, open mike stage and some
they know of). The tournament will be
mistaken for one) in the world (that
surprises.Registration is$85 perperson
held Labor Day Weekend(September
through August and $95 in September.
2-4). In addition to soccer games, the
Meal tickets are an additional $35. For
more information,call(512)929-0002.
Start Making Plans now! The 1995
Texas Lesbian Conference will be held
Festival of the Babes also features a
variety of activities and events, as well
as evening entertainment,dance parties
over the Memorial Day Weekend
and an awards ceremony. 24 teams
participated last year and any 7-woman
(May 26-28, 1995) and is tentatively
team of any age range or skill level is
scheduled for the Radisson Hotel on
Town Lake.Planning meetings are held
welcome.Players can register as a team
or as individuals. For more info, call
the last Wednesday of each month at
Amy at(510)652-9786.
^
7pm at the Austin History Center(810
Guadalupe). If you are interested in
volunteering to help produce TLC'95,
if you have information for
you are encouraged to attend the meeting
What's Goin" On,
or call (512) 837-3669 for more
please send it to us!
information.
Deadline for submissions
The Fourth Annual San Francisco
is the 20th of each month
Bay Area Festival ofthe Babes(a.k.a.
FOB)- the only soccer tournament for
before publication.
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Dear
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS
Dear Agnes,
Remember that although you may see
My lover and I have been together for
almost three years. Last year, she went
her paranoia as going overboard,not all
your indiscretions are imaginary.
out oftown for three weeks on business.
While she was gone, I went out with a
friend and got really drunk. We ended
up back at her apartment and slept
Dear Agnes,
1 have lived with my lover for eight
months. 1 moved in with her after we
together.
I told my lover about this when she got
home. We had a huge fight, but she
eventually decided to "forgive" me.
Everything was strained but okay for
She gets up in the morning drinking and
drinks until we go to bed at night.1 have
about three months. But then she started
seen her have a beer before she goes to
had been seeing each other about two
weeks. Well, little did I know how
much this woman drinks.
following, me everywhere.
work in the morning and 1 know she
She calls me at least once an hour at
carries vodka to work in a thermos
work, won't let me go to the grocery
sometimes.
store by myself,and even stayed parked
Now let me make this clear—she is not
outside a restaurant while I had a
mean or verbally abusive.1 am just very
business lunch. It's like she has gotten
concerned about the amount she drinks.
totally paranoid. She is constantly
accusing me oflooking at other women
and gets totally upset if even make a
together how much she drinks,I would
have never, ever moved in with her.
comment about an actress on TV.
What should 1 do?
At first I was understanding — after all,
I was the one who screwed up. But this
Dallas, TX
Had 1 known before we started living
Concerned
is too much.I don't have a second alone
and she is always upset with me over
Dear Concerned,
some imaginary indiscretion.
Please help.Ifthings don'tchange soon,
I'm going to lose my mind.
Never Alone
Houston,TX
This is a classic example of why you
should not move in together after you
have known each other only two weeks,
however,that is irrelevant at this point.
You can encourage her to seek
treatment, but be aware that it will
Dear Never,
You both need to see a counselor. The
probably make her fighting mad. No
alcoholic wants to be told they drink too
sooner the better.
much.
August 1994• Dimensions• Page 15
You could try going to ALANON for
support and to learn how to deal with
living with an alcoholic,and where and
how to get her some help.
Your only other option is to move out.
Either way,good luck.
BUY GAY.
The Job
You Save
Write To "Agnes"
May Be
WITH Your
Problems At:
Your Lover's.
P.O. Box 856
Lubbock, TX 79408
V*** Women's Music Festival
plojl
fifh annual women's retreat
October 7,8, and 9, 1994
three days and nights of entertainment and camping on the
beautiful Whitewater Guadalupe River in the Texas hill country
more than 20 musical acts from our region,the nation, and
around the world - rock,folk, jazz, country, pop, and comedy
always lots of surprises
workshops,campflre song circles, open mikes,
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tickets $75-$85 in advance,$105 at the gate
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COMING
OF AGE:
STONEWALL 25
by Cynthia Lucas
R
. emembering how it was...
I was just fifteen when the now famous
riot at the Stonewall Inn made it to the
pages ofthe New York Times.I read the
story from microfilm at the county
library, constantly vigilant lest a
librarian catch on to my quest for
information.It was arestless time,filled
with civil rights, war, rebellion, and in
my heart I knew that my people, too,
would rise someday.Only first,I had to
find my people. But where?
Try New York on June 26th, 1994 at a
parade that stretched from the United
Nations to Central Park. My people
were there. And so was I. And it was
August 1994 • Dimensions • Page 17
...organized, festive, fun, peaceful and
... dare I say it... normal. The way I see
it, in the twenty-five years since
Stonewall, the Lesbian & Gay rights
movement has come of age. And so
have I. I celebrated my 40th birthday
during gay pride week. And the events
Today,I don't getcalled to make
TV appearances.There are paid
lobbyists who do that. Instead,
I go aboutthe business ofbeing a middleaged career woman with a dog, some
good friends, and a girlfriend I take to
all my company functions.I've become
I became one of those activist types who
wrote to newspapers,canvassed candidates,
took every opportunity to stand before a
camera or a microphone and say, "i am a
Lesbian, and it's OK."
of that week...the dances, the parties,
the Gay Games,the cruise,and ofcourse,
aretired revolutionary, who contributes
to the bureaucracy that has evolved
the parade...made me realize how much
from the Stonewall Riots, and Unity
I owe the movement. And, it made me
Week,Pride Week, Gay Games Week
... the whole great celebration, is an
incredible testimony to just how much
reflect on how both my life and the
movement have truly matured.
Once I escaped the confines of
life for gays and Lesbians has changed.
We are recognized, courted for votes,
my hometown, back in the
early 70's,I set out to join the
Gay Liberation Front. Except there
wasn't one at my Midwestern college.
capitalized on, marketed to, and have
just about made the mainstream.
Imagine...
Of course it was grand to watch the
So I helped start one, and soon became
parade take four hours to pass, to see
subways,theatre lines,airport terminals,
restaurants all filled with Gay and
Lesbian folk. The moment of silence,
one ofthose activist types who wrote to
newspapers,canvassed candidates,took
every opportunity to stand before a
camera or a microphone and say,"I am
a Lesbian, and it's OK." It was risky
and there were repercussions. But I did
it because there were other brave people,
when New York City was hushed in
memory ofthe wonderful people we've
lost to AIDS, brings a tear to my eye
even as I write. But, for me, the real
be tnie: that my heart and my dignity
significance came in a most unexpected
package.
ui re worth fighting for, and that I was
I stood next to a woman at the parade
in t alone.
who had a very active three-year-old.
mentors who affirmed what I knew to
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He was just a kid at a parade like you'd
sec anywhere, running onto the street
for a better look, marching along for a
ists started so many years ago has truly
few yards when he liked the music or
the costumes, bugging his mama to
ing the banner for us now.and there will
pick him up ... Just like any kid at a
ing that Mama,or Aunt Amy or Uncle
parade ... except he was waving a
rainbow flag. It was fascinating to see
how moved the people marching in the
parade were by this happy little kid.
Steve are homosexuals... young Gays
and Lesbians who don't have to hide in
the stacks at the library or in public
COTiAC 0^ age. Our children, and our
friend's and family's children,arc wav
be more... people who are raised know
restrooms to discover their sexuality.
Some Just broke into big grins; some
We have, in my lifetime, gone from
deviants to radicals to respectable folks.
lifted him up and twirled with him;one
drag queen who made Glinda the Good
Witch look underdressed even stopped
That, my friend, is what I saw on my
40th birthday in New York City.
to take HIS picture.
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What A World,
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THE BIG FOUR-OH
BY NANCY FORD
In the past forty years,I've —
— played dumb.
— wept openly at the opera.
— made a mountain out of a molehill.
— been a lesbian poster child in
— seldom left well enough alone.
Newsweek.
— bitten off more than I could chew.
— been recorded,along with thousands
— turned the other cheek when I should
of her other screaming fans in
have filed charges.
— repeatedly lost and regained enough
total weight to populate my own cult
Cleveland's Music Hall when Bette
Midler produced her legendary Live at
Last album.
— felt my first lover'schild move within
—come to love my ex-wife's new wife.
— never lied about my age.
— fallen in love at first sight.
— sunbathed topless.
— never kept a New Year's resolution,
or known anyone who has.
her womb.
— entered an Exxon station restroom in
compound.
— drunk a champagne toast on New
Year's Eve in Times Square with a
stranger.
— climbed the ruins of Mexico.
— fallen asleep with my head on my
little doggie Cuji's butt, feeling at the
time her company was preferential to
anyone else's.
— met, interviewed, partied and/or
performed with Jamie Anderson, Eric
Dolly Parton drag and exited in clown
makeup.
— gone fishing in a rowboat with my
grandfather.
— never felt compelled to skydive or
bungee jump.
Gatlin, The Flirtations, Marvin
Hanilisch, Olivia Newton John, Chuck
— made love in the eye of a hurricane.
— driven across the Adirondack
Mountains during a blizzard.
— survived an earthquake, .several
Jones,Grace Jones,Lynn Lavner,Annie
tornadoes and the swine tlu.
Leibowitz, Bette Midler, Martina
— never felt unfulfilled as a result of
Navratilova, Emo Phillips, Debbie
Reynolds, Jean Stapleton, Mary
Cathc'ine Stewart, Billy Stritch, Judy
— lost sleep wondering what would
happen if Jupiter exploded.
Cannen, Kate Clinton, Jon Cryer, Tlie
Derrick Dolls,Melissa Etheridge,Larry
lenuta and Tina Turner, but not
rocessarily in that order.
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not having children.
Piad much more fun on Halloween as
an adult than I ever had as a child.
never watched a complete episode of
Star Trek — of any generation — from
start to finish.
joined over a million gay men and
lesbians and their friends for a little
Sunday stroll one beautiful April
afternoon down Pennsylvania Avenue.
walked down 42nd Street in New
York City at 1:30 in the morning by
myself.
buried twelve comedy partners.
watched fireworks over a queer-
filled Yankee Stadium.
driven 3300 miles cross-country in
10 days with the top down.
told jokes to 400+ enlisted Navy
women stationed in Norfolk, Virginia
who weren't afraid to come to a comedy
show in a lesbian bar before President
Clinton enacted his "don't ask, don't
tell, don't pursue" military compromise.
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— laughed at funerals.
— voted Democrat, Republican, and
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The Coffee Ceiib
Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Musio, Movies, Eto.
This Month, Tasha Sumner Introduces:
UP,UP AND AWAY
BY Catherine Ennis
Sarah Bodman has two professions —
the federal lawyer from Boston. The
morning after the deposition,Sarah takes
Margaret up for a ride in her balloon and
they witness the murder of the wimess
and the other federal lawyer.Sarah cuts
Certified Video Specialist and hot air
the tethers on the balloon when the
The first book we'll look at this month
is Up, Up and Away by Catherine
Ennis (author of Clearwater and
Chautauqua).
balloon pilot.
murderers turn and fireat the two women.
Sarah is called to videotape a deposition
in a Louisiana prison. Two federal
They crash-land in Louisiana's Manchac
swamp.
lawyers will be questioning a man in
Scalio is determined to eradicate every
the witness protection program. The
man is testifying against the notorious
trace ofevidence against him and sends
out his goons to track down Margaret
mobster, Vinnie Scalio.
and Sarah, and the film ofthe deposition.
The women must escape the swamp
while avoiding Scalio's planes and guns.
While taking the deposition,Sarah finds
herselfvery attracted to MargaretPaige,
August 1994• Dimensions• Page 25
In the midst of this danger, the two
and sensual all at the same time —
women find themselves falling in love.
making it the best story in the book.
But, Margaret is keeping a secret that
may destroy their budding relationship
— if Sarah's ex-lover doesn't destroy it
first.
Catherine Ennis' books are always
entertaining. The characters are
believable even though they are
frequently in unbelievable situations.
The setting is intriguing and gives alot
Both Up, Up and Away and Personal
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Eastern Gulf Coast Texans will
particularly enjoy. Up, Up and Away
is escapism, pure and simple — a great
book for the beach or for a long car trip.
Next, we'll take a look at Personal Ads
by Robbi Sommers. This collection of
short stories all begin with a classified
ad and then proceed to tell the story
behind the ad. The stories are mostly
erotic in nature, with a little ghost-type
fantasy thrown in for good measure.
An erotic fiction writer looks for
someone to help bring the characters in
her stories to life. A three-way sexual
encounter begins with the purchase of
red,rhinestone,high-heeled pumps. An
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feminist communities.
uptight executive seeks sexual release
in a company elevator. A woman finds
a lost diary and discovers some very
erotic writing,as well as some surprising
inkling.
news about her ex-lover.
Ms. Sommers' books usually
concentrate on the purely sexual, and
her erotic writings have improved
greatly since her first book(Pleasures).
However, it is this reviewer's opinion
that her true talent lies in the writing of
fantasy (Uncertain Companions).
Included in Personal Ads is the story of
f•. ^ artist who agrees to house sit for a
rionth in a remote cottage. The ghostly
di-.ection this story takes is frightening
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As darkness envelopes me
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Throwing sparks, which slowly
disappear
I find myself chasing the sparks
Hoping for a taste, a touch.
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The colors so rich
The warmth so comforting
The taste of smoke so exhilarating
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Do You Run
Away From
Youp
Ppobloins?
All of us run into situations we'd rather
crumble.
notface from time to time.For the most
b. climb up and try to repair it
yourself first.
part, we face up and go on,but there are
some who would rather duck and hide
than ever confront any problem. Are
c. call a roofing company
immediately.
yon running away from your problems?
Answer the questions below and add up
3. You have received a traffic ticket
your score to find out.
that you believe you don't deserve,
1. You've just broken up with your
long-time lover, do you;
a. refuse to pay, after all it isn't your
you:
fault.
a. move,change jobs — anything to
get away from the way you feel.
b. set a court date and try to get the
b. go on with your life and try to
c. pay anyway, you don't want to get
adjust to the new circumstances.
in trouble.
c. keep your feelings under wraps and
remain friendly with her.
2. The roof in your house has a leak,
you:
a. let it go until the ceiling starts to
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matter resolved.
4. You made a mistake at work that
could cause big problems. You.
a. seriously consider changing jobs
before you are found out.
b. try to correct the mistake and
minimize damage before you 'fess
up.
c. hide until things "hit the fan" and
then take the hiame.
5. Your boss has discovered a
mistake you made that you weren't
aware of, you:
a. try to place the blame somewhere
else.
b. admit to the mistake and take steps
is that running away doesn't resolve the
problem, in fact, most of the time, it
only gets worse. If you run away from
problems in a relationship or job by
leaving or quitting, you will probably
only recreate the same problems in a
new relationship or job somewhere
down the line. You need to learn to face
up to your mistakes and acquire the art
of saying you're sorry. Learning from
the problems we face is the only way we
c. take all the blame whether you
leam to avoid them in the future and
running away doesn't allow to get past
deserve it or not.
the problem and on to biggerchallenges.
6. When you and your friends or
12-16
You obviously understand the art of
to avoid it in the future.
lover have an argument, you:
a. leave before things get too bad.
b. try to keep an open mind but stand
by your position.
c. play peacemaker and try to get
everyone calmed down.
problem "management". You are
perfectly capable of facing up to your
problems and making every effort to
correct them as well as avoid the same
problems in the future. On the other
hand, you also know when it is time to
7. Your mother loaned you $200
recently and you don't have the
money to pay her back yet, you:
walk away,when you have done all you
can do, you chalk it up as a learning
experience and go on.
a. avoid her and don't take her calls
until you have the money.
b. explain the problem to her and
work out a payment plan.
c. hock your jewelry to pay her back
on time.
Scoring
Give yourself:
3 points for each "A" answer.
2 points for each "B" answer.
1 points for each "C" answer.
7-11
You not only face up to your problems,
you also have a tendency to take on
everyone else's. You never make
excuses, even though you may have a
perfectly good reason for what you did
or when you know you are in the right.
Leam to take only your fair share ofthe
blame and to stand up for yourself.
Instead of running away from your
problems, you are letting them run over
you!
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ARIES
CAACER
A close relationship is likely to have
some ups and downs during the first
part ofAugust.You could end up feeling
like the bad guy, but things will come
A special friend could drop in for a visit
during the first part of August. Plan
some time away from work to enjoy
out all right. After the 18th you'll have
great success in business affairs if you
watch your step. Be generous with your
praise and affection and keep a tight
rein on your money toward month's
end. The urge to splurge could be
overwhelming.
their company. After the 14th be sure to
follow your gut feelings when it comes
to personal goals. Your inner voice will
be right on target and may signal a
change of course. Towards month's
end you can improve a strained
relationship by giving in to an invitation
you don't really want to accept — and
besides, you just might have fun!
TAURUS
A new romance could have you walking
EEO
on air during the first part of August. Be
Travel could be part ofthe agenda during
the first part of August. Whether you
are leaving on a trip or just planning
one,your mood should be upbeat.Avoid
sure you aren't fooling yourself into
thinking it's serious when it's all in fun.
After the 15th you may be feeling down
in the dumps — a new friend you meet
on the 18th could lift your spirits. After
the 24th you'll have to work hard to
keep a secret that has been entrusted to
you. This news seems too good to keep
to yourself. Give it time — it will come
out soon enough without your help.
being pushy after the 12th, gentle
persuasion is a much more effective
way to get what you want. After the
22nd you may have to decide between
focusing on work or home.Weigh your
decision carefully to avoid causing more
conflict than you can handle.
GEMUm
VIRGO
You may be feeling bored by your
Emotional honesty will take you a long
routine during the first part of August.
If you can't get out to socialize, try
entertaining at home. After the 17th
you are in a daydreamy mood - someone
you have been interested in for awhile
is beginning to show an interest in you!
Towards month's end you'll be able to
focus on your career and moving up the
ladder.The"glass ceiling"that has been
blocking your way seems to be giving
way in romance during the first part of
August. After the 14th things will slow
down at work and you'll be able to
focus on your home life. A short vacation
could be just the thing to help bring
some heat back into your love life.
Towards month's end you'll have to
tread carefully at work to avoid stepping
on the toes ofa co-worker.Be careful or
you could find yourself in a bind.
way to allow you to take the next step.
UBRA
You will have an opportunity to show
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1
off your talents at work during the first
part of August. A short vacation could
be just what you need after the 11th.
You'll be especially lucky around the
13th. Be sure to double check your
lottery tickets. You may be feeling
worried aboutasituation at work toward
month's end. Don't be too concerned,
the situation is only temporary.
SCORPIO
Pressures on thejob during the first part
of Augustgives you the chance to show
AftlJARIUS
Be sure to watch what you say both on
the job and off during the first part of
August. You could inadvertently reveal
a secret that has been entrusted to you.
Around the 15th avoid concentrating
on emotional issues at work.Don't allow
pressures to build up between you and
a co-worker. After the 24th you may
feel the urge to go on a spending spree.
Don't! Your finances aren't in great
shape right now and you'll only make
them worse.
off your skills. Avoid being egotistical
or you could alienate your boss. After
PISCES
the 18th what you want and what you
get may be two different things. TTiis
applies to both your romantic life as
well as your career. Don't act on
impulse. Be realistic and plan logically
to avoid getting in over your head.
You may be showing the possessive
side of your nature during the first part
of August.Let go ofthe reins or you risk
losing a loved one. After the 17th a
partner who wants your undivided
attention could be upset about the time
you spend at work.A compromise is the
SAGnTARICS
only way out. Toward month's end get
family obligations out of the way as
quickly as possible so you can enjoy
You may want some time to yourself
during thefirst partofAugust Goahead,
but explain it to a loved one who will
think you are ignoring her. After the
what's left of summer.
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14th your loved ones will be especially
sensitive to your needs. This is a great
timefor achange ofroutine and aslower
pace.Toward month's end you'll need
to watch how you act at work. A co-
worker may think you are pushing them
aside and cause problems.
CAWUCORHT
Do something out of the ordinary to
spice up a relaitonship during the first
partofAugust. An unexpected financial
windfall could come your way on the
13th. You may be feeling restless after
the ISth.Try tokeepyourmindonyour
work and your eyes on your long-term
goals.Family problems could consume
your time toward month's end. Try to
remain neutral and keep a cool head.
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