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VoL 5, Issue 2• August 1991
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THE LANGUAGE OF LESBIANISM 17
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Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Music, Movies, Etc. 25
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The News
From Around the Region, the Country & the World
Am^MemoSays
ShouldServe
According to a document released by
the Justice Department on June 19, in
the course of a lawsuit against the U.S.
Naval Academy,the Department ofthe
Army appears to be considering a pro
posal to reverse its current ban and
permit gay men and women to serve.
The document was released by the Jus
tice Departmentin conjunction with the
discovery process in Joseph Steffan's
landmark gay and lesbian civil rights
lawsuit against the Naval Academy,
which discharged him for being gay in
1987.Thefact that the document,which
proposes changes in the Army's treat
ment ofgay service members,was pro
duced by the government's attorneys
defending the Naval Academy suggests
that the memo reached the highest lev
els of military policy administration.
in "society-at-large as a viable lifestyle
and a valid sexual orientation."
The document ends with a dramatic
proposal to change the current policy
and states,in part,that'The Army shall
notdiscriminate in recruitment,promo
tion or retention practices based on
sexual orientation."
The memo was originally withheld on
the basis of a claim by the government
that the document was "privileged."
The author of the document, the cir
cumstances under which it was pre
pared, the date it was written and the
status of the proposal was not clear.
Sandra J.Lowe,Lambda Staffattorney
and counsel for Steffan, reports:"This
document is an indication that the
change of policy is inevitable, if not
imminent."
From the Gayly Oklahoman,July 15th,
1991
The four-page document — which has
been described by gay activists as"stun
ning" and "staggering" — begins with
ResourceCentre
AddressesBatteriiigiii
a critical review of the background of
the current policy, citing military re
search that indicates"homosexual per
DALLAS - In conjunction with the
sons are no greatersecurity risk than are
Lesbian Resource Centte(LRC),thera
their heterosexual counterparts," mak
pists Marti Kranzberg, Victoria Hellman and Evilu Pridgeon have chosen to
form two different support groups for
Lesbians who are in a dangerous situ
ation and are in need of help. Support
groups for both battered and battering
ing sharp distinctions between sexual
orientation and sexual behavior, ac
knowledging great social changes that
have occurred since the ban was first
instituted,andrecognizing that"Homo
sexuality" has gained more acceptance
Page 8 • Dimensions • August 1991
Relation^ips
lesbians will be held at the LRC.
The LRC will serve as a referral service
ers.
for this project. The LRC recently in
Called"Human Rights in the 21st Cen
tury," the conference was noteworthy
for the high visibility ofgay and lesbian
stalled a "Hotline" to reach lesbians
outside the Metroplex; however, the
number one priority will be to refer
lesbians in abusive relationships to
activists, the candid remarks made by
therapists who have offered their serv
ices on a sliding scale basis.The hotline
top Amnesty officers,and the promises
made by Amnesty USA to lobby for
change within an organization that has
number is 1-800-766-DYKE.
resisted adopting homosexuals.
The support groups will run on a three
Gay and lesbian activists presented sev
month trial basis so that the needs ofthe
eral workshops,lobbied Amnesty lead
ers,formally addressed attendees,"and
participated in an anti-homophobia
community can be assessed. The longterm goal for the project is to have a
permanent shelter and on-going sup
port groups. Housing is currently being
discussed with the Dallas Gay Alli
ance.
The support group for battered lesbians
began in July. Additional meetings will
be held on August 8th and 22nd, and
September 12th and 16th from 6:308:30pm. The group for battering lesbi
ans will meet on August 17th and 31st,
andSeptember7thand21stfrom 10am12 noon. Both groups will meet at the
demonstration atthe MexicanEmbassy
diuing the conference.
The controversy surrounding Amnesty
centers on the organizations refusal to
assist or defend gays and lesbians ar
rested, tortured or harassed for expres
sion of homosexuality or sexual con
duct. The organization will adopt as
prisoners of conscience those arrested
on the basis of color, sex, religion,
political belief and ethnic origin—but
not sexual orientation.
Lesbian Resource Centre at 1315 Skiles.
Inclusion of gays and lesbians in
For more information call (214) 821-
Amnesty's mandate and the decision to
defend gays will be put before the or
3999.
ganization for a vote and its interna
tional conference in September in Ja
I^bian/Ga><aix>tqDS
lyObhyAinnesty
IhtematicttialFar
pan.
If the vote is negative,the Gay & Les
bian Task Force to Change Amnesty
Inclusion
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Lesbian and
International,a newly formed coalition
of groups, will call for a major boycott
of Amnesty. Meanwhile, gay groups
gay groups lobbied Amnesty Interna
tional USA's General Meeting in Wash
are continuing to work in cooperation
with Amnesty to persuade it to change
ington,D.C.recently.They are seeking
change in Amnesty's controversial
the policy.
policy toward lesbian and gay prison
Lesbian/Gay Task Force,addressed the
UrvashiVaid, director of the National
August 1991 • Dimensions • Page 9
opening reception at the Amnesty con
ference,saying,"We are notthe enemy,
the enemy is hate."
Many in Amnesty USA support the
pro-gay change."Gays and lesbians are
us,and we are proud ofthem,"said Jack
Healey, Amnesty USA's executive di
rector, in his opening remarks at the
conference. Amnesty USA is one of
four Amnesty sections to call for inclu
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Healey said he plans to send a letter to
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around the world urging them to sup
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What's Goeij' Ojv
A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
DALLAS - The Human Rights Cam
paign Fund (HRCF) Black Tie Din
ner will be held on September 14th at
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SAN ANTONIO - Bob Berky,one of
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will perform on Sauirday, July 27th at
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DALLAS - The MCC Women's Cof
feehouse is held every second Saturday
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There are games, entertainment, open
mike and refreshments. All women are
AUSTIN - Former Texan, Carolyn
Weathers, will be at LIBERTY
BOOKS (1014-B N. Lamar) for a
booksigning and welcoming recep
tion on Friday, August 9th from 7:30-
9pm. Ms. Weathers is the author of
Leaving Texas: A Memoir.Shitkickers
and Other Texas Stories, and Crazv.
For more information, call (800)8281279 or(512)495-9737.Refreshments
will be served.
invited to attend. If you would like
more information, call 526-6221.
DALLAS - The Lesbian Resource
Centre is sponsoring Tuesday Night
Discussion Groups on the 2nd and 4th
Tuesdays of every month at 7pm. The
Resource Centre also sponsors Friday
Night Dinners, dances, sports and a
lending library.The Centre is located at
1315 Skiles.If you needinformation on
any activity,cdl(214)821-3999.
HOUSTON - Join The Women's
Group for a little time on the links
every Thursday at the Buffalo Speed
way Driving Range. The Driving
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whether you know how to play or not.
If you would like more information,
contact Gwen at (713) 660-7924 or
Bonnie at(713)668-5894.
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FT.WORTH - If you are looking for a
new place to meet womenjoin in First
Friday Ft. Worth, a socializing and
networking group. The group meets
from 7-lOpm on theFirstFriday ofeach
month.For meeting location and infor
mation, call(817)599-6008.
SAN ANTONIO - Round 2 of the
CIRCLE Talent Search H will happen
on Sunday, August 18th. No entry Fee
will be charged and cash prizes will be
Country & Western Dance Lessons.
awarded for Live & Lip Sync catego
ries.Tuesday Night Topicsfor August
HOUSTON - Are you looking for a
place to relax with friends, make new
are: Quarterly Poetry Reading -
business contacts and enjoy a great
Erotic Works on August 6th, women
meal? Check out THE NETWORK,
are invited to read from their own work
THE professional women's night ev
ery Wednesday at Ms. B's. You can
enjoy a free homestyle buffet, drink
or that of others; Sex & Power (Un
equal Relationships) on the 27th,
Ramona Leonards and Frances
Timmons will talk aboutthe role ofsex
in relationships.
ARLINGTON - Don't misstheLabor
Day Bash atROPERS on Sunday,Sep
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Send $5 (No personal checks please, we hardly know each other),
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2990 Richmond, Suite 316
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Dear Aoi^ms
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS
Dear Agnes,
Dear Dogs,
This is going to sound crazy, but it is
really driving me up a wall and 1 don't
Hand her this letter and tell her she has
a choice. She can either narrow down
know what to do. The problem is my
the pet population or you are moving
lover. She loves pets. She picks up
every stray she fmds. At this point we
have three purebred dogs(all cost over
$2(X)), four purebred cats, two mutts,
out
If she still won't give in — move. You
don't have to break up, but you don't
have to live in a zoo either.
four other cats, three birds, an iguana,
six hamsters,and four aquariums full of
fish.
Dear Agnes,
All of these animals have complete run
My lover of three years is a musician.
of the house. I can't even sit down on
When we werefirst together she wwked
as a waitress while trying to get her
band going. Now she doesn't work at
the couch(what's left ofit after the cats
have clawedit up)withoutcoming away
totally covered in cat hair.The dogs are
only partially house trained. The smell
on hot,humid days(and on every other
day as well) is totally overwhelming.
They are all well taken care of.They've
all been fixed, get their shots and get
specialty pet food.The cost ofall this is
enormous. I figure that we spend at
least$150 to$200a month onjustfood!
Vet bills are totally something else.
I've tried to get her to give away the
mutts and narrow it down to just the
purebreds,but she won't hear of it. I've
even thought about opening the gate
all except for playing a gig now and
then. The band she has is really good,
but I'm at the end of my rope with all
these freeloaders.
We always have one or two band mem
bers living with us. None of them have
ajob except for the band and they live
with us between whatever girlfriend or
boyfriend they've got that has kicked
them ouL Then there are the"groupies
that are in and out at all hours.
Allofthem drink beer,butnone ofthem
ever offer to buy any.They eatourfood
and manage to have sex in every room
and just letting them out ("acciden
tally" of course). I really don't know
in the house.
what to do short of building an apart
the only person here with a full timejob.
ment over the garage for myself. Can
you help?
I am also the only one with a car. They
Going To The Dogs
won't let any of them (including my
Austin,TX
lover!) drive my car.
What can I do? This is my house.I am
are always wanting to borrow it, but I
Oiu: relationship didn't start out like
August 1991 • Dimensions• Page 15
this, and I can't continue to live like
this.I don't want to lose her, but I can't
putup with this much longer.Anyideas?
Tuned Out
Houston,TX
Dear Tuned Out,
If you managed to take control of your
car, you can take control of your home,
too. Tell her she has to get a job. Even
a part time job would help. She will
probably say that she works all night
and practice takes up too much of her
time. Tell her you know that she has
plenty of "idle" time, and that thou
entire band). Lay down the law on un
invited overnight guests and tell her
that you will no longer provide beer,
food,toilet paper,etc.for all her friends
and groupies.
You may not get everything you ask
for, but she will compromise if she
really wants the relationship to con
tinue.Ifshe refuses to give in let her go
her own way and chalk it up to a learn
ing experience. Good Luck.
sands of musicians before her have had
Write To "Agnes"
WITH Your
"day jobs" and still managed to make
Problems At:
music.
Tell her that you don't want to lose her,
but that you are not responsible for her
total support (much less that of the
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Lesbian. Butch. Femme. Dyke.
Bulldyke.
We all know what these words mean.
Some of them we use to describe our
selves. We consider them as simple
descriptive terms (or even a compli
ment), when we use them ourselves.
Some of them we consider an insult
when muttered by anyone outside our
realm. Stdl others we take as deroga
tory no matter who is using them.
The question is, how did these words
come to apply to us? After all,a dike is
just another word for a dam,right? You
know,like the one the little Dutch boy
stuck his finger in to plug up the hole
(hey, maybe there is a connection!).
The answer is yes. That is where the
term"dyke"comesfrom,butthe expla
nation for how and why it came to be
used to describe members of our com
munity is a bit more compUcated.
The following is a list of terms com
monly applied to lesbians and gay men
along with their origin and history.
When Sappho's poetry was redis
covered in the mid 1500's, the samesex love evident to scholars today was
largely ignored. Some 16th century
scholars even believed thatSappho was
a prostitute and that this was the source
of the eroticism in her poetry.
It wasn't until the late 19th century that
the connection between Sappho and her
"pupils" was looked at honestly. It is
then that the term lesbian came to be
applied to woman-loving-women.HowAugust 1991 • Dimensions • Page 17
ever, until the mid 20th century, it was
& ^cdtcCtf^
a term used mainly by scholars and
psychoanalysts. Only when the current
The Celts first came to the land we now
gay rights movementbegan in the early
know asEngland around 15(X)B.C.The
1950s did women begin to use the word
power structure of the people that in
"lesbian" to refer to themselves and
habited England before the Celts was
mostly matriarchal. Although the Celts
brought a mix of patriarchal and matri
archal beliefs with them from Turkey,
women still had considerable power.If
women like them.
Even the first lesbian organization in
the U.S.took it's name from the stories
of Sappho and the Isle of Lesbos. The
Daughters of BUitis was founded in
1955 in San Francisco. Bilitis was a
woman who, ujion her arrival on the
a woman had more wealth than her
Isle ofLesbos,wasseduced by Sappho.
ors, and older women often taught the
ways of war to young men.
^utcA & ^e*tuKC
husband she was considered the head of
the household. Women could be warri
Into this culture came Queen Boudica
turn comes from the French wordfemina,meaning"woman"or(more to the
point) "cHie who gives suck" or "one
(pronounced "Boo-uh-dike-ay"). She
was the Queen of the Hicca(a Celtic
Tribe), who occupied the area around
Norfolk, England. Queen Boudica is
remembered primarily for her role in
the Celtic revolt against the invading
who nourishes".
Romans in 61 A.D.
"Butch"probably stemsfrom theFrench
word "bouc" for goat or "bucca" for
buck. AncientEuropean tribes consid
ered the goat and stag to be sacred.The
goat-god was particularly revered in
whatis now France,and tribe members
sometimes cross-dressed to honor the
The name, Boudica, could well have
The term "femme"is fairly obvious.It
comesfixim the woTdfeminine which in
goat-god on holy days. These imper
sonators
were called "Puck".
Shakespeare s play A Midsummer
Night'sDream features Puck as a char-
actCT thatcan be played by either a male
or female.
It is theorized that Joan of Ark (who
was accused of paganism, as well as
cross-dressing among other things)was
standing up for her pagan beliefs and
sacrifrcing herselffor the goat-god.Her
butchness was valued among the com
been a ceremonial title, as opposed to
her given name.One of the ceremonial
duties of the Queen was to perform the
sacrifice of a bull on an altar-embank
ment. Her name Boudica (meaning
Bulldike or Bulldagger) could have
stood for her ceremonial role as the
bull-slayer-priestess.
Her association with dikesisevident In
61 A.D. soldiers often made earthen
embankments to protect themselves
from attack. These embankments were
also called"dikes"and were quite com
monplace in the Celtic war with the
Romans. Statues of Boudica can be
found all over England, and the most
famous is called "Boudica on the Em
bankment".
mon people. Her short hair, men's at
Although Boudica was married and had
tire, piety, and contact with the spirit
two daughters,it is likely that she per
world made her a hero of her people.
formed ceremoniallesbian acts.Homo-
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sexuality was accepted and even re
vered in Celtic religion.
Her name was probably passed on to us
by the English commonfolk who setded
this country and had heard tales of her
proud, defiant, warrior woman ways.
Thenegative connotationsof"bulldyke"
are probably a resultofher ultimate loss
to the Romans. After the war,the Celts
weresuppressed and it would have been
life-threatening to even mention her
name in the wrong company.
Although I doubt very seriously that
this article will make you any less of
fended the nexttime someone caV
a "bulldyke", it is comforting to kiiow
that many ofthe words used to describe
us have such grand origin. Perhaps, if
we began to look at words such as
"Bulldyke"(Queen ofthe Celts)OT'Taggot" (Keeper of the Fire) as compli
ments, our pride would grow every
time those words are thrown at us in
anger or hate.
Another historical"Dike" was a Greek
Goddess who was a companion of Al-
Information for this article was obtained
tethia.Dike wasthe Goddess ofNatural
from:
Justice, and Aletheia was the Goddess
Another Mother Tonaue. by Judy Grahn,
Beacon Press, Boston, Mass., 1984.
ofTmth.
Looking At Lesbian and Gav Life,bv Warren J.Blumefeld and Diane Raymond,Bea
'7i^<yicU>
con Press, Boston, Mass., 1989.
Sapoho:Poems&Fragments,by Josephine
GAY - From the Greek Earth Goddess
Balmer, Meadowland Books, Secaucus,
Gaia. She ruled over the earth during
New Jersey, 1988.
ancient matriarchal times.
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PART 5
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BY NANCY FORD
"Lucy,I'm home!"
Bianda looked forward to shouting that familiar through-the-door announcement each time she
walked through her door into her home. For one,the sit-com mantra seemed to ground her — as
if someone named Lucy really was awaiting her arrival each night after the Tropicana closed.But
even more satisfying was the fact that this otherwise senseless shouting always prompted Mr.
Schaefer,Bianda'sBates-esque landlord to peersuspiciously from bdiind his vertical blinds in the
house in front of Bianda's utilitarian-but-chic one-room walk-up.The Big House,Bianda called
Mr.Schaefer's abode."No pets allowed" was the first utterance to leave Mr.Schaefer's lips when
the two first met"No pets allowed. First and last month's rent Garbage pick-up Tuesday and
Friday. No pets allowed"
It always amused Bianda, the specter of this pinched, citrusy-smelling man peering from behind
the blind searching for the elusive Lucy, whether Lucy be feline,canine,or kept woman."Don't
worry, Mr. Schaefer," Bianda repledged her rental agreement, also remembering this past New
Year's resolution to declare no dependents, either fiscally or physically."No pets."
Bianda passed the still-erect futon, past two newspapers still wrapped in plastic, past Vivian.
"What's hqjpening,Needleface?"The million-year-old cactus,through no fault of it's own,had
come imder Bianda's care during one of her more impetuous south-by-southwest power drives.
While doing her best impersonation of Desert Hearts' Caye, she had accidentally plowed over
Vivian,all while trying to impress another woman.When lesbians drive backwardsin the movies,
they end up with the object oftheir desire in asteamy hotelroom.When Bianda drives backwards,
she mows cacti. C'est la Viv.
By the time Bianda was one button away from removing the wrinkled mess that has been a
p^ectly starched and pressed blouse the night before, she was automatically turning up the
volume on the VCR.As always. Just as automatically,she recognized the dialogue on the nearly
played-out extended run 16-hour tape."Oh Lucy," she thought out loud as she headed for the
shower,"All you have to do is tell Ricky you have to go to the bathroom,take the eggs outof your
shirt, then go back downstairs and rehearse the big Tango number." She turned on the water.
"Think, Lucy. For once in your life,just think."
The Woman had swagger,andBianda had always been a sucker for swagger.The candles she was
lighting were penetrating the unfamiliar room withjustenough light for Bianda to see the outline
of her hostess. A pleasing outline,one of confidence.The woman walked taller than she actually
measured in feet and inches. Swagger. Not arrogant swagger. Good swagger. There was a
difference. When Bianda was either too tired to make decisions, or too bored to care, she could
always depend on someone with swagger to suddenly ajrpear,just Uke magic,to take over.Notthat
Bianda ever relinquished control of the big decisions — not the Republican vs. Democrat
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decisions, not the shag vs. blunt cut decisions. Just the little ones,like which side of the bed she
should take. Bianda had a certain feeling that that was one decision that would be made for her
tonight,and happily so.She was more than complianttonotbepartofany decision-making pr "s
for the next several hours.
The Woman was scanning a stack ofCD's."Whatkind of music do you like? What would you like
to hear?"
"You decide."TAis is amazing,Bianda thought.Notonly are my legsfreshly shaven,butFmeven
wearing decent lingerie. Maybe this is happeningfor a reason tonight. Maybe this woman is the
woman ofmy destiny. Maybe this night is what my whole life has been leading up to. Maybe I'll
flap my arms andfly to the moon.
During Bianda's mental dissertationThe Womanhad sufficienttime to lightincense, walk silently
up behind Bianda, and begin to trace twin swirling patterns down her back,up her sides with the
tips of her fingers, not quite touching her breasts, yet not quite not. It was intoxicating,
simultaneously calming and exciting.
Easy jazz rhythms and patchouUi floated through the room. The Woman was evidently dead
serious about setting a mood."How did you know that patchouUi incense makes me relax?"
"Oxygen makes me relax." The Woman took one more mother-may-I-baby-step, spooning into
Bianda's body, and gently kissed the back of her neck."PatchoulU makes me hot"
The finger swirls were more deliberate,now swirling wider,but not wide enough.Her kisses were
leaving the realm of gentleness, moving into the breathy, open variety. Bianda gathered just
enough air into her lungs to speak."So, are you going to touch me,or are you going to waitimtil
my entire skeletal system turns to pasta?"
The woman turned Bianda around to face her, and kissed her the way they had first kissed an hour
earlier at the club, right after they met, right before they decided Bianda would follow her back
to her place,right after they both assured each other that neither of them normally did this sort of
thing.
"Make that cooked pasta."
"A1 dente?"The Woman metaphored back,biting that irresistible place that lies between the neck
and the shoulder."Besides,I am touching you." Another wet, opten kiss."And tasting you."
"And teasing me."
"It's only teasing if one of us intends to stop. I don't notice things slowing down." Without
breaking her gaze firom Bianda's,The Woman gestured to arack holding one clear and two green
bottles.'Wine?"
"No."
"Smoke?"This time she gestured to the marble coffee table where an over-sized ashtray cradled
a thin, pinched cigarette, barely scorched at one end.
"No.Thanks.I want to be here for this."
The Woman instinctively took this as the cue she had been waiting for, and Bianda didn't have to
make another decision for the next several hours.
As Bianda checked the temperature ofthe water and unbuttoned thatfinal button,shenoticed that,
even hours later, her blouse was still as full of the scent of stale patchoulU as Lucy's was full of
egg yolk. Slipping the garment fi:om her shoulders,she took aim for the laimdry basket,thought
again, and, in disgust, threw it into the waste basket
(to be continued...)
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The Cofeee Ceiib
Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Music, Movies, Etc.
This Month, Lasha Sumner Reviews:
CALLING RAIN
by Karen Marie Christa Minns
Black Iris
by Jeane Harris
We'11 startthis month with CallingRain
leave. As Nikki tries to blend in and be
by Karen Marie Christa Minns.
The novel begins with Nikki trying to
of some help in the research, she be
make her way up a mountain in the
Daman.
Pacific Northwest. She is trying to lo
cated the well guarded camp ofDarrian
Stone, the primatologist who has dis
covered the location of Big Foot.
Nikki became obsessed with meeting
Darrian after seeing a documentary on
comes more and more enamored of
As Darrian and Nikki become closer,
pressures on the Great Apes project
increase. The press is insisting on the
world's"righttoknow",politicians want
the public to have access to the apes,
and Darrian's financial backers want to
her work on television.She had written
take her away from her research on
several letters trying to get an invitation
to visitthe camp,but when she received
no reply, she decided to find the camp
lecture tours and interviews.
The pressure becomes greater and
greater until Nikkiisforced to make the
on her own.
ultimate sacrifice to save Darrian and
Darrian and her fellow researchers take
the apes.
Although I enjoyed this novel, 1 must
say that the parts I liked best were
Nikki in only because winter is upon
them and it is impossible for her to
August 1991 • Dimensions• Page 25
focused on the apes. Ms. Minns imagi
native descriptions of their behavior,
social order, and the Indians who have
appointed themselves their guardians
are well thought out and beautifully
written.
The people that inhabit this novel are
brutally raped Caroline years ago. Now
he's out of prison and in Denver—and
he's stalking Caroline.
Caroline and Jane mobilize the Denver
gay community to find the rapist and
turn him over to police, but Caroline
has plans of her own. She plans to find
another matter. The characters of Dar-
him, and kill him.
rian and Nikki are stereotypical and flat
— the Diane Fossey of Big Foot and
herlovestruck anthropological groupie.
The only person that truly comes to life
in Calling Rain is Farquhar, Darrian's
Black Iris is not a great book,but it isn't
bad either. While the story is enthrailing and well written, there are just too
many convenient coincidences pep
pered throughout the book to make it
beautiful Indian research assistant.
Overall,I would recommend this bode.
believable. However,since this is fic
tion,convenientcoincidences are bound
TTie "Great Apes" and their fictional
ized phght illustrate perfectly the pres
to happen and I would recommend the
book despite this one problem.
sures brought to bear on every endan
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Both of these books are available at
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Next, we'll look at Black Iris by Jeane
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even though Caroline regularly has
small affairs. They share a house di
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Although the stress caused by Caro
line's latest affair is making their rela
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c."It makes you look like Cher!"
3. Your girlfriend just left you for
another woman. You:
a. tell everyone what a bitch she is
and that she dumped you.
b.just say that it"didn't work out."
c. start a rumor that your ex has a
contagious disease.
4. You've been feeling really stressed
a.leave out the job you had two years
ago that you left after two weeks.
b. omit the fact that you were fired
from your last job.
c. give yourself a law degree.
out and need some time off, but
2. When shopping with your friend
for a bathing suit, she comes out of
the dressing room looking awful,and
c. have a friend call and tell them
you say:
5. A stuck up friend asks where you
you've used up your vacation already.
You:
a. tell your boss you need a"mental
health" day.
b. call in sick.
you've been kidnapped.
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got your great outfit You tell her
a. that you bought it at KMart
(honestly).
b. that you don't remember exactly
where you got it.
c. that you got it in New York on
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6. You go in for a Pap Smear. The
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b. you are not in need of any birth
control right now.
c. you have justjoined a convent and
will be leaving in a few days.
getting fat,it isn't the best to way keep
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You step over the line when it comes to
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HOROSiCOPB
What's in the stars for you this month?
ARIES
CAIVCER
You may be showing the possessive
side ofyour nature during the first week
rest of the week.
You may want some time to yourself
during the first week of August. Go
ahead,but explain it to a loved one who
will think you are ignoring her. After
the 14th your loved ones will be espe
cially sensitive to your needs. This is a
great time for a change of routine and a
slowerpace.Toward month'send you'll
need to watch how you act at work. A
co-worker may think you are pushing
them aside and cause problems.
XAERUS
EEO
Be sure to watch what you say both on
Pressiues on the job during the first
week of August give you the chance to
show off your skills. Avoid being ego
tistical or you could alienate yoiu"boss.
After the 18th what you want and what
you get may be two different things.
This 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.
ofAugust Letgo ofthereins or you risk
losing a loved one. After the 17th a
partner who wants your undivided at
tention could be upset about the time
you spend at work.A compromise is the
only way out Toward month's end get
family obligations out of the way as
quickly as possible so you can enjoy the
thejob and off during the first week of
August You could inadvertently re
veal a secret that has been entrusted to
you. Around the 15th avoid concentrat
ing on emotional issues at work. Don't
allow pressures to build up between
you and aco-worker. After the24th 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.
OEMI9R
Don'tlet yourselfgetinto a relationship
that is the least bit restrictive during the
first part of August. You need room to
explore right now. After the 10th you'll
feel you can be a little more free with
your affection. Towards month's end,
VIRGO
You may be reading more into a rela
tionship than there actually is during
the first week of August Be sure feel
ings are genuine on both sides before
going off the deep end. After the 12th a
friendship of long standing might take
a romantic turn — try to keep your
composure! Ignore idle gossip that's
your popularity at work could make
going around after the 16th. It doesn't
you the target of someone's jealousy.
Don't let it upset you — they can only
involve you and passing it along can get
hurt themselves, not you.
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you in trouble.
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Emotional honesty and a little flattery
will take you a long way in romance
during the first week 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 care
fully at work to avoid stepping on the
toes of a co-worker. Be careful or you
could find yourself in a bind.
$€0RP10
Travel could be part of the agenda dur
tine during the first week of August.If
you can't get out to socialize,try enter
taining at home. After the 17th yc
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"glassceiling"that hasbeen
blocking your way seems to be giving
way to allow you to take the next step.
AftUARICS
A new romance could have you walk
ing on air during the first week of Au
gust Be sure you aren't fooling your
self into thinking it's serious when it's
ing the first week of August. Whether
you are leaving on a trip orjust planning
one,your mood should be upbeat.Avoid
being pushy after the 12th, gentle per
all in fun. After the 15th you may be
feeUng down in the dumps — a new
friend you meet on the 18th could lift
suasion is a much more effective way to
to work hard to keep a secret that has
get what you want. After the 22nd you
been entrusted to you.This news seems
may have to decide between focusing
on work or home.Weigh your decision
carefully to avoid causing more con
flict than you can handle.
too good to keep to yourself. Give it
your spirits. After the 24th you'll have
time — it will come out soon enough
without your help.
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A close relationship is likely to have
A special friend could drop in for a visit
during the first week of August Plan
some ups and downs during the first
week of August You could end up
some time away from work to enjoy
feeling like the bad guy,but things will
their company. After the 14th be sure to
follow your gutfeelings when it comes
come out all right. After the 18th you'll
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 rela
tionship by giving in to an invitation
you don't really want to accept — and
besides, you just might have fun!
have great success in business affairs if
you watch your step.Toward's month's
end be generous with your praise and
affection and keep a tight rein on your
money. The urge to splurge could be
overwhelming.
CAPRICORN
You may be feeling bored by your rou
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2727 Oak Lawn 75219 - 528-2811
Affirmitlcn (MethodistJ •7403 Shoal Greek •451-2329
Austin LstlnoM LssblinTGsy Orginlzitlon
P.O. Box 191443 75219 - 528-2426
Grace Fellowship In Christ Jesus
Lesbian Information Line(UL)
P.O. Box 1350 78787 - 280-6107
Lesbian/Gay Political Coalition
Austin Lssblart/Gty Political Caucus
P.O. Box 224424 75222 - 828-9882
P.O. Box 822 78767 - 462-9888
Lesbian Resource Center -1315 Sklles - 821-3999
Bound By Dssirs (Women's S/M Support Group)
Lesbian Visionaries-P.O. Box 191443 75219-528-4087
P.O. Box 26583 78755 - 473-7104
Metroplex Republicans
Cantsrfor Battsrsd Women - Lesbian Group
385-5181 or 928-9070 (hotline)
Oak Lawn Community Services
P.O. Box 191033 75219 - 941-8114
Gay/Lssblan Student Association at UT Austin
P.O. Box 191094 75219-520-8108
458-3971 - Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338
Oak Lawn Symphonic Band
LssfalankSay Rights Lobby - 601 W.18th St - 474-5475
P.O. Box 190973 75219 - 986-1751
Lesbian Mothers - Karen - 339-8508
SDA Kinship (Gay & Lesbian Adverrtfets)
Live Wire Productions - PO Box 141202 78714
PO Box 38454 75238 - 373-8484
Metropolitan Community Church
WAffT(Women In The Arts)288-929/ 823-3105
Womyn Together - 3920 Cedar Springs -5284233
1100 ^rlngdale Rd. - 929-3660
Oasis Ministry - 5555 N. Lamar Blvd. *L101 - 441 -9191
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays) ■ 328-3830
Sapphire!• Lesbian Social Group -1600 S. Lamar
Waterloo Counseling Center
507 Povrell 78703 - 322-9654
Texas Human Rights Foundation
DENTON,TX(area code 817)
businesses
Athena's Attic - books, jewelry, art, etc.
601 W. 18th Si ■ 479-8473
106 N.Austin St.-565-9755
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417
The Treehouse (Lesbian Mothers Sipport Group)
organizations
607 NuecesSt. 78701 -477-5822
P.O. Box 5067 76203 - 382-3813
DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
5900 South Stemmons 76205-1-800-497-HMCC
COURAGE,Lesbian Gay Student Org.
Harvest Metropolitan Community Church
businesses
Advanced Electrolysis• 3209 Premier Dr. #124
Piano, TX 75075 - 424-7147
Business Delivery Systems
14902 Preston Rd. 75240 - 733-1108
Curious Times - Women's Books etc.
4008D Cedar Springs - 526-4087
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FT. WORTH (area code 817)
organizations
Affirmation (Methodist) - 478-7837
RESPECT - Gay/Lesbian Association
828 Hardwood Rd. - Hurst, TX 76054
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Partners•3425 S. Freeway 927-9555
National Gay/Lesbian Crisfsllne
1-800-SOS-GAYS
National Gay/Lesbian Task Force
1517 U StiBSt NW
HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
businesses
Inklings • an allernative bookshop
Washington D.C. 20009• 202-332-6483
The Fund for Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Floor• NY, NY 10012
1846 Richmond •521-3369
Clubs
Ranch • 9218 Buffalo Spdwy. ■ 666-3464
Ms. B's •9208 Buffalo Spdwy.•666-3356
organizations
AIDS Foundation ■ 3927 Essex Lane• 623-6796
AIDS HOTUNE • c/o Switchboard •529-3211
Gay/Lasblan Students University of Houston
4800 Calhoun-529-3211
Gay & Lesbian Switchboard
P.O. Box 66591 77266 •529-3211
Houston Gay Political Caucus
NORMAN,OK (area code 405)
organizations
Women's Resource Center
P.O. Box 5089 73070
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations
Oasis the Community Center
2135NW39th 73112•525-AIDS
Herland Sister Resources,Inc.
2312 NW39th 73112 ^521-9696
P.O. Box 66664 77266 •521-1000
Kingdom Community Church •614 E. 19th •862-7533
Lambda ALANON • Lambda Center for Alchohollcs
t214 Joanne •521-9772
Lesbian/Gay Students-Unlv. Houston Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
Metropolitan Community Church Of The Resurrection
SAN ANGELO,TX (area code 915)
businesses
Books Etc.,Inc.• LesbiarYGay/Altemative Books
2410 W. Ave N 76904•942-1544
1919Decatur*861-9149
Montrose Counseling Center
900 Loven #203 77006 •529-0037
Montrose Pool League/Billiards •PJ 863-8482
PWA Coalition - Houston • t475 W. Gray #t63•522-5428
Womynspace•P.O. Bex 980601 77098-0601
Women's Softball League ■ 6431 Pineshade•868-6256
SAN ANTONIO,TX (area code 512)
organizations
DIgnlty/San Antonio •202 N. St. Mary's • 349-3632
Integrity/San Antonio
P.O. Box 150006 78212•684-4920
River City Living Metropolitan Community Church
202 Holland 78212 •822-1121
LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
businesses
USA (Lesbian Information SA)•828-LISA (5472)
SALGA - San Antonio Lesbian & Gay Assembly •733-7300
SALSA - San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance
Ellle's Garden • 2812 34th St.• 7964)880
P.O. Box 12715 78212• Coordinator; Jim 228-9877
organizations
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
Lubbock LesMan/Gay Alliance
P.O. Box 120113 78212-9313
P.O. Box 64746 79464• 796-2403
San Antonk)Tavern Guild •822-2823
Names Project/Lubbock •796-1800 or 744-1957
Wild Wilde West Productions — theatre co.
P.O. Box 504 79408•796-0880
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Affirmation: United Methodists for Lesbian/Gay
Concerns• P.O. Box 1021 • Evanston, IL 60204
AIDS Action Council •729 Eighth St. S.E. Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003 •(202) 547-3101
AIDS 800 • 1-800-221-7044
Conference For Catholic Lesbians
P.O. Box 436, Planetarium Station • New York, NY 10024
GLAAD/USA •80 Varick St. #3E • NY, NY 10013
Hate Crime Line • 1-800-347-HATE
National Gay Alliance for Young Adults, Inc.
P.O. Box 190426
Dallas, TX 752194)426 •(214)307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
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