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May, 1995
by Pat Reaves
9:02 A.M., APRIL 19, 1995: Our community and our lives were
forever changed. No one in Oklahoma City will ever forget
where they were and what they were doing at that moment.
Fifteen miles away, working at my computer, I felt the blast and
with my co-workers ran outside to look for the source of the
explosion.
None of us are unaffected -- a friend's partner is missing,
a co-worker's cousin, another friend's pastor and on and on and
on. Every day brings more bad news. I wonder about all the
people I know only by their first names. When I go to my favorite
bar or restaurant or to hear local musicians, will the usuals all be
there? lbis was no attack on an abstract government -- ordinary
working people and their children are dead and missing.
Thousands rushed to donate blood and to volunteer in
the hours after the blast. Enough doctors responded that the
closest hospital reported they had a doctor for each of the more
than 100 victims who came into the hospital. A radio caller asked
a volunteer rescue worker if he had been afraid of contracting
AIDS from all the blood on the victims. The worker responded
that saving lives was worth the risk. I worked in a cold rain with
other volunteers whose names I don't know to unload donations of
warm clothing and rain gear for rescue and relief workers whose
names I don't know brought by others whose names I don't know.
It didn't matter who they were. We are neighbors -- and neighbors
help each other.
Expressions of concern and sympathy have come from
around the world. Particularly poignant to me are the calls from
Israel. A rabbi quoted an Israeli friend, "Now you don't
understand, like we don't understand." The father of two missing
children tells a press conference he feels the world supporting
him. We have been reminded that we are not so different.
Through the horror, we have found a common humanity and
compassion.
Yet some are still not treated as neighbors. There are
reports that Muslim women have been stoned and spit on. The
New York Times reports a Muslim woman had a miscarriage after
a rock is thrown through the window of her home. Their
humanity is denied. They are called "those people." Around the
world, violence does not pause. There is a gas attack in Japan;
thousands are killed in Rwanda.
In the past few days we have seen the best and the worst
of human nature. The worst was when people were reduced to
icons; symbols of the government or targets of our fear and rage.
The best came when we looked at each other and saw frunily even
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though we were different races and classes.
In these days most Oklahoman's have acted like we've
learned the lesson our mamas tried so hard to teach us -- "Be nice
and share." It's not complicated or politically sophisticated but it
seems like a place to start making this city and the world a more
decent place to live.
I'm not naive -- we have real conflicts and huge
challenges to face . My hope is that we build on the common
humanity we've found in these days after the bomb.
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Condolences Sent From Tel Aviv
Laura Choate reported receiving a message from the Tel
Aviv lesbian community expressing their concern for the
bombing that took place in OKC on April 19th. Laura had
worked with some of these women in 1985 in Israel on a
government project.
Having experienced first-hand the terror and destruction
that a bombing can wreck upon the lives of those affected, they
wish to convey their understanding for the emotions Oklahoma
citizens are going through now.
The women especially want to send their love and
support to the women of Oklahoma.
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GAY MAY DAY
Pride Network, Inc. is sponsoring the annual community
festival of entertainment, crafts, merchandise, gifts, and
information on Saturday, May 6. Activities will take place from 1
P.M. to 6 P.M. on May 6 in the parking lot just west of the Habana
Inn, 2200 N.W. 39th Street, OKC.
Popular entertainer, Deb Roberts will coordinate the
afternoon's entertainment which will include performances by
Oklahoma's newly formed gay/lesbian ban, The Banned. ~
RETREAT ODDS 8
ENDS
If you haven't made plans to attend Herland's
1995 Annual Spring Retreat at Roman Nose
State Park May 19, 20, and 21 it's not too late to do
so! Registrations are still being accepted and on-site registration
is available as well.
You say you can't afford the time to spend the entire
weekend at the retreat because of your schedule? No worries!
Consider driving up for the Saturday night concert only and revel
in the music ofCuchla, Marca Cassity, Freefall,
STATEWIDE TOWN MEETING
ON GAY/LESBIAN ISSUES
A town meeting to set goals and plan strategies on issues
affecting lesbians, gay, transgenders, and bisexuals in the state of
Oklahoma is set for Saturday, May 6 from 10 AM. to NOON at
Testing the Limits, 2136 N.W. 39th Street in Oklahoma City.
A number of issues are on the agenda. First is to reduce
the list of goals from previous meetings to just ten. They will be
further distilled to five goals or strategies and action groups will
be formed to plan, brainstorm and strategize what it will take to
bring these five goals into reality in Oklahoma.
More information is available from Paul Thompson at
405-524-2131. ~
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BREAKFAST WITH
THE BOARD
Come share your ideas for Herland; learn more about
Herland and give feedback to the women on the Herland Board.
We'll gather at 9 AM. on Sunday at the retreat over breakfast in
the dining hall. This is your opportunity to tell us what you think!
and Donna D. Tickets to the concert only are $10.
We have several activities planned at this years spring
retreat to entertain and amuse you. Workshops include a
presentation on the natural history of Roman Nose State Park as
well as the musical, rhythmical, hands-on experience workshop
that seems to be a favorite among retreat goers.
For you athletic and semi-athletic enthusiasts we will be
having competition events on Saturday so train hard and
bring your gear!
As a reminder, we will not be providing a Friday evening
meal as we have in the past. Instead, we are encouraging you to
bring something to cookout
over
our
open
campfire . Saturday and Sunday morning breakfast/brunch
will be provided as usual and it is up to your creativeness to
muster something up for the pot-luck dinner Saturday night.
Peggy Johnson of course will be on hand to
delight us with her wonderful music around the campfire along
with others, which is not something you're going to want to miss.
It has become one of the most enjoyable activities of the entire
retreat experience!
If that's not enough entertainment for you, don't forget
the area offers horseback riding, hiking, fishing,
golf, paddle boats, canoes and who knows what else!
If you are free Friday, May 19 around 1:00 P.M. please
stop by Herland's and help us with the task of loading things up
for the retreat.
See you there!
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'95 CONFERENCE - Women's
Movements: Cultural, Intellectual and Political
(R)evolutions to be held June 21-25, 1995 at the
NWSA
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Questions?
Call 405-325-0138 for more information.
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May, 1995
Published by: Herland Sister Resources, Inc. 2312 N.W.
39th, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Circulation: 1200
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discourse. Articles reflect the opinions of the author and not
necessarily those of Herland Sister Resources. Unsolicited
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letters or articles may be printed under a pseudonym or
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MUSIC
REVIEW
take a chance on hearing some of the best singer/songwriters
around, right here in Oklahoma City. You don't have to spend a
fortune, there's no such thing as the nosebleed section, you can
take your own cooler, buy new music, and talk to the performers.
Sounds like heaven to me. -t"<
by Jill Garner
The Cox Family • May 19th
For those of you who aren't going to the Berland retreat
or who are waiting until Saturday, here's a concert that you might
want to know about. The Cox Family will be here on Friday, May
19th at the OK Country and Western Museum at 3925 S.E. 29th in
Del City. While they are a Blue Door concert, the location will be
at the museum. So if you're here and you love beautiful voices,
great harmony, and have any interest whatsoever in bluegrass
and/or gospel, this will be a show not to miss. The Cox Family
most recently won a Grammy award for their album with Alison
Krauss, I Know Who Holds Tomorrow. It's a bluegrass gospel
collaboration filled with the wonderful voices and music of this
talented family, along with Krauss and her band Union Station.
The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15. Call 525-7472 for
more details.
I recently caught a couple of great shows at the Blue
Door. Pete and Maura Kennedy, formerly of Nanci Griffith's
Blue Moon Orchestra, returned for another night of great music.
Maura is the voice of the duo, although they harmonize
wonderfully together, and Pete is a wizard on the acoustic guitar.
He has at least one album of his guitar music on CD, Shearwater,
but he's also a showman and it's a blast to watch the way he plays
his guitar. Pete and Maura recently released an album together,
River of Fallen Stars, on Green Linnet Records or if you love
acoustic guitar, check out Pete's album.
I also heard Ann Hills play at the Blue Door. I had never
heard her but I took a chance. I'm really glad I did because she
held the audience captive with her gorgeous voice and moving
songs. Her albums can be found in the Ladyslipper catalogue.
She also had her friend, Ilene Weiss, who has some albums of her
own, with her and she performed alone as well as with Ann, and
kept us all laughing with her hilarious stories.
For those of you who missed the Carla Sciaky concert at
the City Arts Center, too bad, because she put on a great show.
She's a very talented songwriter and has a beautiful soft, high
voice that is mesmerizing, and she's funny on top of all that. One
special treat of the show was Freefall, who opened the show on
their own, and helped close it by singing a few songs with Carla.
Freefall consists of Ginger McGovern, Rhonda and Tamara
Smith, and Louise Goldberg. They get better every time I hear
them, and they certainly deserved their standing ovation. Carla's
latest album is Awakening and consists of the hilarious Insomnia
Blues, as well as the very touching Is This Water and I highly
recommend it!
Besides the Cox Family, watch the Gazette for
upcoming shows at the Blue Door. As Greg wrote in the Blue
Door newsletter, the singers he brings in are played on radio
stations that we don't get here, so we just have to trust his taste and
Thanks to generous donations,
Herland now has an operating burgular
alarm. We appreciate all of you who
continue to give financial support and
your voluntary services to help us
continue working for the community.
BOOKS
CLEARANCE SALE
CONTINUES THIS
MONTH!
10- 40%
WILL BE MARKED OFF SELECTED BOOKS.
Herland has many books that will be marked down to
this special clearance price as well as a variety of used
books that we offer for sale also.
WE RECENTLY ORDERED
MANY NEW BOOKS TO HAVE
ON HAND AT THE 1995
ANNUAL SPRING RETREAT!
If you are unable to make it to the retreat the remaining
books will be for sale at Herland during normal
business hours.
DON'T FORGET OUR LENDING
LIBRARY!
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SPRING RETREAT TO FEATURE OKLAHOMA TALENT
An evening with some of Oklahoma's finest women musicians will be the entertainment highlight for this years spring retreat.
You've all had the opportunity to hear these women, no doubt, at various fund raising events in Oklahoma City. They are always
available and willing to lend their talents for the good of our community which we deeply appreciate. If you have never had such an
opportunity to hear them, then you are in for a treat! Make plans now to attend this retreat and delight in the music of:
CUCllLA
MARCA CASSITY
DONNA 0.
FREEFALL
The Spring Retreat will be held at Roman Nose State Park the weekend of May 19-21. Unlike past retreats, we will not be
offering a Friday evening meal so you will need to pickup something to eat or bring something to cook over an open fire. We are still in
need of workshop presenters so if you would like to participate please contact Herland with your idea.
HSR RETREAT REGISTRATION
MAY 19 - 21
Single Person's
annual income
$6,500
under
$6,500 - $13,250
$13,250 - $19,500
$1 9,500 - $30,000
over $30,CXX>
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ROMAN NOSE STA TE PARK
Pre-registration
per person
$15
$25
$35
$45
$60
Household Annual
income
under
$13,300
$18,CXX>
$26,000
over
$13,300
- $18,CXX>
- $26,000
- $50,000
$50,000
Please choose the registration fee most appropriate for you based on the above guidelines. On-site registration will be $60 with no
exceptions. The deadline for pre-regristration is May 17, 1995. Registration is non-refundable after May 18.
Complete and return the pre-registration form toHerland, 2312 N.W. 39, Oklahoma City, OK 73112.
City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
State
Zip
Make checks payable to Herland. Registration fee enclosed: _ _$15 _ _ $25 _ _$35 _ _$45 _ _$60
_ _I need a scholarship to attend
_ _I'm enclosing an additional $_ _to provide retreat scholarships.
_ _I'm bringing _ _ children. (Girls of all ages and boys under 10 are welcome at the retreat.)
_ _I would like to ride with someone.
_ _I can help provide rides.
Upon receipt of your paid registration Herland will mail you directions to Roman Nose State Park as well as a list
of suggested items you may wish to bring. Horseback riding facilities and a fishing lake are located nearby.
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