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Prope rty of the Center

the Honeypot
March 1993 The Newsletter of Wom n for Wom n the Lesbian Resource Centre Vol. 4 No. 3

A Few Words ...
by Christine Jarosz
Director/Coordinator

Last month I wrote about an experience I had with my Mother during the holidays. I
wanted to let you know that my Mother was really touched by my article and shared
it with her friends . That, of course, made me very happy. So, I really want to thank
the LRC for the opportunity to write each month. Without it, I probably would not
have had that experience and that experience was very important to me.
I know I wrote that I would write about our finances, and budget, and money matters
this month; but, I don't think I can. This past month, along with 78% of the world, I have
been sick (I hear the collective "oh". Thanks, I appreciate your kindness) and I still have not recovered my wits
(and you are saying, "what wits"?) to write about such an important and intricate matter. So, I hope you can wait
til next month.
One light thing I can write about is personal growth. This year, almost one year to the day, I started to learn to
use the computer ... something I thought I could never do. I just did not allow myself to think that I was capable.
I was an idea person ... an inspirer... not a technically skilled and talented person. I really limited myself. Now I am
getting pretty good at it. I, of course, was very lucky ... I had a very good teacher, Deb Floyd. And, I want to thank
Deb for all the support that she gives to me and to other womyn. She is patient, smart, and very capable. LRC
and I owe her very much . She is just great. But the point is that life is a continuing experience and if you allow
yourself, you can do anything .. .if you just let yourself. Well, so much for this month. Maybe next month I will have
recovered enough to write something interesting. Maybe not.
Thanks to Mary Ellen, Gail, and Jennifer who told me how much they liked my article about my Mom and me last
month. Your kind words mean a lot.

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Crisis Intervention Program
Battered Lesbian Project:

February 5, 1993 a meeting with Dallas Lesbian and Gay
Alliance on Domestic Violence was held at the Gay/
Lesbian Community Center.. Christine Jarosz, Artemis,
and Tanea , all of the LRC's Battered Lesbian Project,
attended this meeting called by DGLA Board Member,
Gary Bellamy. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss
ways of introducing the issue of Domestic Violence to the
Lesbian and Gay Community. Since LRC has been
conscious of this issue and been working on it for over 3
years, Gary asked the LRC to participate and bring our
expertise to the meeting. Since there are already programs for womyn, both in the Lesbian and mainstream
communities, the primary focus it seems will be to introduce this area of concern to the Gay Community (meaning men). Approximately 15 people were at this meeting:
Except for Gary, all were womyn. There were lawyers,
police officers, therapists, Battered Lesbians, community
activists, and Program Directors in attendance. LRC
members made certain that everyone knew what the
Centre had and was continuing to do in the area of
Domestic Violence and Crisis Intervention. The information was very well received. The only concern that LRC
representatives had was one that continues to be a critical
issue for womyn. There were 14 womyn there and it
appeared that most of them were interested in spending
their time and energy on issues of interest and benefit to
men. Needless to say that the issue of Domestic Violence
in gay relationships are of importance, but if womyn
continue to abandon the needs of womyn in favor of the
needs of men, where does that leave womyn? LRC plans
to continue to meet and work with DGLA on this project to
insure that womyn 's needs are not overlooked and abandoned. And, we'd like to say that Gary deserves a lot of
credit fortalking on a project that will get little support from
men. Hopefully his stand will help other men take
responsibility for their own lives rather than depending on
the neverending love and nurturing of womyn alone.
The Crisis Intervention Program: Battered Lesbian Project
meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 5:30
at the Centre.

Thank.,,-ou TIIAlll('IOU ThankYou ThankYou

Thanks this month go especially to Maria for making dinner
last week. She volunteered at the very last minute and
saved the day. Thanks Maria. Also thanks to Donna
Bigelow, Mary Jo, Audrey, Teresa, Jennifer, Karla, Deb,
Lisa Mashigian, all those who helped with the Therapy
Sisters Concert, Teri Rosario, Valerie B, Lurese, Tanea,
Artemis, Judy Cannon, Ruth, Vicki Harris, MaAnna, Lynn,
Valerie G, Judith Powell, Lucy.
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JUDITH CANNON, PH.D.
INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE and FAMILY COUNSELING

3609 Cedar Springs
Dallas, Texas 75219
(214) 521-4810
Lic.m.sa! '.Ma!TUl9t aruf '.Famify 'Therapist

Needed:
A coordinator of the LRC's Friday Night Dinners
a grounds keeper (someone to
taken care of and that the lawn
around the corner)

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make sure the Garden is
is mown ... Spring is just

.•' Volunteers to answer the telephone (requires a short
.•,. training session).
PLEASE call Christine if you know of someone who
would like to do any of these little tasks.

What Christine Did in February:
The Lesbian Resource Centre exists to create physical
space where lesbians are valued for themselves. This
space, committed to a feminist philosophy, will provide
resources to all lesbians. The LRC Newsletter is published monthly and is distributed to over 650 womyn by
the LRC, P.O. Box 180446, Dallas, TX 75218-0446.
(214) 821-3999. We welcome your comments, news,
suggestions, and co.ntributions. Call for ad rates. All
material is due in the LRC by the second Friday of the
month.
Board of Directors
Lisa Mashigian
Ann Brown
Vicki Cantrell
Lurese Terrell
Dawynn Edwards
Vicki Harris
Christine Jarosz, Director

This month's meetings, ·telephone calls and conversations: turkey
basters and artificial insemination, pan sexuality (what is that?),
segregation by Lesbians of men, sexual discrimination, hatred and
bigotry, leather and dildos, directions to the Centre (52) , harassment
calls (12), Friday Night Dinners, Over 38's, drag queens, relationships, teenagers being thrown out of their homes because of their
sexuality, responsibility, suicide, Battered Lesbians, etc.

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Please Note new policy on newsletter: Items other than
announcements and artwork should be submitted on diskette. Thanks for your cooperation . (Editor)

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Original Designs
Hand Dyed Silks, Satins,
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Radiant, Glowing Colors
Vests
Jackets
Accessories
for all
occas10ns

Wearable Art for Women
of all sizes
Call for an appointment
or local show schedule

Valery Guignon
Guignon Designs
(214) 245-9719

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A Most Welcome Gift
Received a donation of a Sharp Copier from " " • • ~
Printing Please. This copier will be used as
parts for the one we already have but does
not work at this time. Donna Bigelow is our
resident Sharp Copier Technician and will
have our machine running again soon.

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Black ink pens, color pens, markers,
scotch tape, another telephone line,
another really good answering machine,
telephone, fax machine, hanging magazine rack,
lawn mower, rake, shovel, clippers, plants and
flowers, waste baskets, roof repairs, pencil
sharpener, stamps, money, new members,
shelves in the kitchen. Thanks to all of you who
brought in office supplies last month .

WISH LIST

The UNDERMAIN THEATRE Presents
the regional premiere of Howard Barker's

THE CASTLE (A TRIUMPH).
A love affair between the lady of a medieval manor and
a farm woman creates a feminist utopia which is challenged by the return of crusading knights .
The play runs Wednesdays through Saturdays until
March 27. Curtain times are 7:30 pm on Wednesdays &
Thursdays, 8: 15 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets
are $10 to $14; Wednesdays are Pay What You Can.
The UNDERMAIN THEATRE is located 3202 Elm St.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Over 38's
Group meets the 2nd and 4th
Tuesdays at 7:30. A nice place
to meet. (At the LRC, of course.)

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BEYOND VANILLA
SIM, LEATHER, FETISH SEMINARS
Saturday, March 13, 1993
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Dallas Gay & Lesbian Commuity Center
Call (214) 559-3511 for more info.

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CANS FOR BOOKS

Have you heard about the project
being sponsored by the new Under
30 Group? We are collecting
and recycling aluminum ~ ~ § ; '
cans. The money will go to buy books for
the LRC library. Due to a lack of storage space at theCenter, the group will
be collecting at the LRC every third
Saturday from noon to 5:00 pm starting March 20. See ya Saturdays!

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UNDER30
Sunday, March 14 from 2:00 - 5:00pm, the Under 30
Group will have a cookout for members and prospective
members. Anyone who is interested in learning about the
group is invited to attend this informal gathering. Please
plan to attend. For more information, talk to Karla or
Jennifer - we are at the LRC every Saturday from 3:00 5:00 pm.

Carpets
Upholstery
Orientals
Dhurries
Haitians
Draperies
Leathers
DONNA BIGELOW

On March 26, the Friday Night Dinner will be prepared
for your dining pleasure by the Under 30 Group. Anyone
interested in the new group come to dinner! What
better way to spend a Friday evening than with good
food and good conversation

Don't forget Saturday Night at the Movies, a fun way to see
some classics you may have missed, as well as relatively
new releases. At the LRC , on the First Saturday of the
month, at 7:00 pm. See a flick with your friends!

The Tuesday Night Discussion Group, currently meeting on
Wednesday evenings, is always a sure bet for interesting
conversation. Check the calendar for dates and times, and
then check it out!

(214) 618-4282

Mashigian Investigations
P.O. Box 260415
Plano, TX 75026-0415

Commercial and Domestic
Private Investigations

Lisa R. Mashigian
President

3307 Kinmore Street, Dallas, Texas 75223, (214) 826-6133

~ SPECIAL THANKS
For those of you who did not attend the WINTER
DANCE put on by the Under 30 Group, you missed a
great party!! The success of this event is due primarily to the hard work and sweat of the following members: Teresa and Jennifer F. for the cleaning and
decorating, J-lene for signs and carpentry skills, and
Amanda and Grace for music and stereo equipment.
A round of applause for all. A special thanks to Jennifer B. for spinning the tunes that kept us dancing,
and Kathy of Sue Ellen's who was kind enough to
provide us with some of the music for the evening, and
Dawyn for taking care of the cash box at the door. Last
but not least, all the wonderful women who pitched in
when the dance was over and the lights came up, -and
helped clean-up and put the Center back together.
The following Saturday, January 31, the Under 30 .
Group ran the extremely successful LRC Cafe during
the Therape Sisters concert. Thanks to Kathy, Kri~ty,
·and Amanda for their hard work. Thanks to everyone
for making these events the successes they were.

rr perty of the Center

1 <J<JJ MCC/Ll?C 4UCTIO~
Each year MCC sponsors an Auction to benefit three different
Lesbian groups. LRC has always been one of those groups. This
year the auction will be held at the MCC church on April 3 at
6:00pm. Donations of services (hair cuts, yard maintenance, color
counseling, therapy, massages, piano lessons, violin
lessons.painting, etc) and things (jewelry, paintings, clothes, furniture, clothes, anything) are appreciated. Call Dawynn or Lisa to
help.

MARTI KRANZBERG , Ph.D.

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4054 McKinney Ave ., Suite 212

Dallas, Texas 75204
(214) 528-1815

Sheila's uncle is bringing to the Auction thousands of dollars worth
of leather goods (exotic and erotic-all sorts). Last year Deb bought
a $300 dollar leather jacket for $75.00. There are a lot of great deals
to be had. This is also an event to which we invite all those guys out
there who want to support their sisters and who want to get a good
deal.
There are lots of things that need to be done for this to be a
successful event. There is always a ton of food there ... lots of
someones have to make it and set it up.... someone has to solicit the
donations ...someone has to work the tables .. .someone has to help
with the catalogue ... someone has to clean up ...you know there are
a million things that have to be done on any project. SO, call Lisa
or Dawynn .

The name , "Under30 Group", lacks the pizzazz thatthe dynamic
women of the group are seeking, but we're having trouble
coming up with something better. We are appealing to the
masses for help. We are sponsoring a NAME THE GROUP
contest. Watch for details and a listing of the rules to be posted
at the LRC!

Please suppport our advertisers! Their support helps make
the LRC, and this publication, possible.

Psychologist

Talent Show
The Spring Talent Show is almost on
us. If you want to perform or participate, please call Christine. At the end
of March or April. Call for exact dates.

SRO
Diana Rivers' Performance Art presentation was a
great success! The crowd, which was standing
room only, was very entusiastic, and participated in
the production by dancing and playing musical
insturments, which were distibuted by the troupe.
Local musicians also participated in this creative
and colorful presentation. The event, which was
held on Valentine's Day, generated a very high
energy level shared by all present. Tentatively
scheduled for another event in late fall ... watch for
details if you are interested in participating.
Thanks to all of the women involved, including the
Under 30 Goup (they're everywhere), and all the
local talent, the clean-up crew, security crew, publicity crew, and everyone who worked to make this
event such a success.

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THE CIRCLE IS EVER OPEN,
EVER UNBROKEN

Mary K. Grigsby, M.Ed.
Licensed l'rofessiondl
Counselor

by Artemis Silverowl
I made a promise to my Self this past Lam mas (August 1992)
to revive/restart a Wimmin's Dianic Magic Circle in the
Metroplex. After a slow start, I am pleased to say that area
wimmin are showing their interest and support through an ever
increasing numberwho regularly attend these Circles. I would
like to thank the LRC for providing a safe place for gathering
and for enabling news of the rituals to be spread through out
the community via announcements in The Honeypot.
It has been brought to my attention that there are some
wimmin who are hesitant to attend these rituals, because they
have no knowledge of what goes on at a ritual and they don't
know what to bring with them to the Circle. Please do not allow
lack of experience with wimmin's Magic to prevent you from
attending ritual. These rituals are designed to enable and
encourage ALL wimmin the opportunity to dis-cover the
Goddess with in and celebrate Her mysteries.
Generally speaking, the followiing items are used/needed at
ritual :
Festive clothes
1.
Food to share at the ritual feast
2.
Candles, one placed on the altar to represent yourself
3.
and an extra one just in case they're needed for other
things.
A special/magical object to place on the altar; ,this can
4.
include a favorite crystal, feather, statue, floyJers, etc.
Musical
instruments, especially percussion type
5.

(214) 521 - 1213
Individual clfld
Group Therapy

• Ch ronic Il lnesses
• Addictions
• Relationships
• Abu se Recovery

35 14 Cedar Springs Rd . • Su ite 300-C • Dallas, TX 75219

RECAP
The evening with The Therape Sisters was an unqualified
success!! Not only was the crowd "Standing room only",
people actually had to be turned away at the door! This
is another instance establishing that the women's community can and will support events and artists.who see
things, and share them, from a unique perspective. Many
thanks to every one who worked so hard. In light of the
fact that not all women who wanted to see th e sh ow were
able to, a larger facillity is being sought for futu re such
events. We don't want anyone to miss out on such great
entertainment.

I would also like to assure wimmin that attendance at a ritual
does not mean that participation in all aspects of the ritual is
mandatory. During the course of the ritual only do the things
that you are comfortable with doing. You can always opt to
step out of any portion of the ritual that you are not comfortable
with doing . Further, you are always able to leave the Circle at
any time if you are not comfortable .
So I would like to extend an invitation to you to come and
attend a ritual .. . take a moment to come closer to your
Goddess Self... and feel the power of Wimmin's Energy.
Blessed Be!

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
Registered Massage Therapist
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JULIE KIMBREL
Tx. Reg. # MT3766
(214) 622-5537

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February 28 - April 10, 1993

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7 :30pm Tuesday
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6:30pm New
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10:30am Women's Lodge
1:00pm -5 Librarian's Open House

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Mar 10

3:00pm -7 Centre Open
7:30pm Over 38's
Group

7:00pm Women's
Lodge

Mar 11
WOMEN'S
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7:00pm Women's
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7:00pm Saturday Night at

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Mar 12
6:00pm LRC Business/
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Newsletter Deadline
7:30pm Friday Night
Dinners

Mar 13
3:00pm -5:00 Under 30's

6:30pm Umoja Hermanas
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1:00pm -5 Librarian's Open House

Mar 15
3:00pm -7 Centre Open

6:30pm Volunteer
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Mar 16
Sarah Caldwell
Day
3:00pm -7 Centre Open
7:30pm Womyn
Overcoming Racism

Mar 21

Mar22

Mar23

10:30am Women's Lodge
12:30pm Facilities Committee
1:00pm -5 Lilnrian's Open Holl8C
2 :00pm -Spm Spring F.quinox
5 :OOpm Womyn of Color Poetry ull Short
Story Sc88ion

3:00pm -7 Centre Open
5:30pm Domestic
Violence Task Force

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3:00pm -7 Centre Open
7:30pm Over 38's
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10:30am Women's Lodge
1:00pm -5 Librarian's Open House

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Mar 17
7:30pm Tuesday Night
Discussion Group

Mar 18
7:00pm Women's
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6:00pm NcwsleUcr Mailing
6 :30pm Mcmbenbip
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7:30pm Friday Night
Dinacn

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3:00pm -5:00 Under 30's

Mar25
Matilda Jocelyn Gage
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7:00pm Women's
Lodge
7:30pm Book Study

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7:00pm Women's
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