Dimensions : v.5: no.9(1992:Apr.)
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- Dimensions : v.5: no.9(1992:Apr.)
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- Dimensions was a lesbian lifestyle magazine published in Lubbock, TX from July 1986 until the end of 1996. Content includes national news, poetry, book reviews, advice columns, and horoscopes.
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- en_US Visions Publishing Co.
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- 1992-04
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- Chambers, Kelly
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April 1992
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ConmEisTS
Volume 5, Issue 9• April 1992
Features
CRUISING! CRUISES for women 17
The CoFiEE Ceeb
Lesbian Literature, Music, Movies & More 24
Are You A Game Player? 27
CojwERSATioi^s With Biatvda
Humor by Comedian Nancy Ford 22
A Feminist Perspective
Women & Politics With Lobbyist Laurie Eiserloh 38
HoiKmiET FEATUREiS
8 News • 12 What's Goin' On
15 Dear Agnes • 29 Poetry
30 Horoscope* 32 Directory
35 Classifieds •39 Graffiti
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The I^ews
From Around the Region, the Country & the World
Meeting Between
Bush & Gays Sparks
Backlash
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Far Right
organizations have seized on a meeting
between the National Gay and Lesbian
Task Force and the Bush/Quayle '92
campaign to push anti-gay rhetoric to
the forefront of the presidential race
and attack gay and lesbian campaign
visibility.
NGLTF representatives met with Rob
NGLTF agenda is not the Republican
agenda and should not become part of
your re-election bid."
The Conservative Political Caucus,Pat
Robertson's "700 Club", the National
Association of Evangelicals and other
groups have also vilified the meeting.
Richard Land,Christian Life Commis
sion head,was quoted inThe Tennessean
as saying, "People who campaign for
office as pro-family are engaging in
hypocrisy when they court people whose
lifestyle is not...traditional."
ert Mosbacher,chair ofthe Bush reelec
The White House has distanced itself
tion campaign on February 13 in Wash
ington. D.C. The activists briefed the
campaign on discrimination,AIDS and
homophobic campaign rhetoric. Fol
lowing national media coverage of the
from the meeting,saying it was a"per
sonal decision" by Mosbacher.
"Gay people have every right to meet
with representatives ofour elected offi
cials," said NGLTF executive director
gay and lesbian issues.
Urvashi Vaid, who arranged the meet
ing.'These extremist groups are anti
democratic. In a panic because of in
creasing gay political organizing, they
are striking out at our visibility. Now
"Having the highest-ranking member
of your re-election campaign meet with
the homosexual lobby is a direct contra
capitulate to the bigotry of exu-emists,
or will he stand for tolerance and jus
meeting,several arch-conservative po
litical and religious groupsaggressively
condemned the meeting and demanded
President Bush disavow himself from
diction to your attempts to portray your
administration as pro-family," wrote
Rev. Morris Chapman,president of the
Southern Baptist Convention (SBQ,
and reported in the Washington Times.
"We call upon you to personally dis
avow any support or sympathy for the
homosexual civil rights agenda."
On February 24,Reps.William Danne-
meyer(R-CA),Newt Gingrich(R-GA)
the burden is on President Bush.Will he
tice?"
Anti-Gay Pressure On
In Oregon,Alabama &
Colorado
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A far-right
Christian organization has bombarded
Oregon's gay and lesbian community
with a number of statewide and local
and other conservative Congressmen
fired off a letter to Bush blasting the
anli-gay initiatives to be placed on the
meeting.'The invitation and meeting
wasa slap in the face to every voter who
bama,the state Senate is poised to vote
on a bill which would mandate that
schools teach that homosexuality is
affirms the traditional family. The
Page 8 • Dimensions •April '92
ballots this year. Meanwhile, in Ala
unacceptable and a criminal offense. At
for a list of organizations and contacts
the same time in Colorado,activists are
in the various states.
waging a battle againsta statewide an tigay initiative.
The Oregon Citizens Alliance, a farright group that initiated a successful
anti-gay measure in 1988, introduced
two statewide and three local initia
tives.
Onestatewide initiative amends the state
constitution to prohibit local, regional,
and state govemments in Oregon from
"promoting, encouraging, or facilitat
ing" homosexuality.
These initiatives would mean that gay
men and lesbians could lose their jobs
or homessimply because oftheir sexual
orientation, with no legal recourse.
Govemments could not issue permits
for gay pride marches, public facilities
could not be rented to gay organiza
tions,public libraries would berequired
to remove books that treat homosexual
ity neutrally or positively, and public
schools would be required to teach stu
dents that homosexuality is"abnormal,
wrong, unnatural, and perverse."
In Alabama, the State Senate Health
Committee unanimously approved ofa
bill mandating specific limits on sex
education in public schools. If passed,
the bill would require that schools re
move abortion and safer sex discus
sions in sex-ed classes, teach total ab
stinence as the only form of prevention
for AIDS,and teach that homosexual
ity is unacceptable and a criminal of
fense.
The Colorado for Family Values initia
tive, would exclude sexual orientation
from protected class status in any civil
rights laws in the state.
If you would like to get involved in the
fight to defeat these various initiatives,
you can contact the National Gay &
Lesbian Task Force at(202)332-6483
Students Collect
Ballots to End ROTO
Discriniination
WASHINGTON,D.C. - The National
Lesbian,Gay & Bisexual Student Cau
cus, an affiliate of the United States
Student Association(USS A)collected
close to four thousand postcard-like
ballots urging the President to rescind
the ROTC's and the Department of
Defense' discriminatory policy against
lesbian, gay and bisexual people. The
ballots were collected from over one-
hundred(100)campuses spanning over
thirty states.However,the ballots them
selvesrepresent voting studentsin fortyeight (48) states and even American
students as far away asPuerto Rico,the
United Kingdom and New Zealand.
The campaign is part of the Caucus'
"1992 Student vote Against Discrimi
nation." Each postcard-like ballot is a
potential student vote and conveys a
message that students are a voting con
stituency to be reckoned with for the
'92 Elections.
The ballots were distributed at both
small and big, rural and urban cam
puses. The highest return came from
campusesthroughoutthe Central,South
and Southeast,extending from Arizona
to Florida and the Atlantic Ocean.C^puses in the Dimensions distribution
area that participated include: Rice,
SMU,A&M,UT North Texas,UT Ar
lington, UT Austin, UT San Antonio,
Oklahoma State, and the Univ.ofOkla
homa at Norman.
The National Lesbian,Gay & Bisexual
Caucus is an affiliate of USSA and
networks, organizes and advocates for
lesbian,gay and bisexualstudents across
April '92 • Dimensions • Page 9
the nation and in Washington, D.C.
Color in Diversity Program for NOW,
The U.S. Student Association is the
and current Coordinator of Leadership
for the Black Gay and Lesbian Confer
country's oldest, largest and most di
verse national student union represent
ing close to four million students to the
White House, U.S. Congress, Federal
Education Deparunent and in the na
tional higher education community.
Dallas Gearing Up
ForTLC '92
DALLAS - The fifth annual Texas Les
bian Conference will take place on May
ence.
Kate Clinton, Lesbian-Feminist-Hu
morist,is scheduled for theconference's
Saturday nightentertainment.The Kate
Clinton concert is open to everyone.
Tickets are SIO in advance for confer
ence attendees and S12 for those not
attending the conference.
TLC will host more than 39 workshops
and will sponsor a round-table discus
sion open to gay men so that"commu
15-17 at the Southland Hotel in Down
nity gender issues" may be addressed.
town Dallas. The conference is spon
sored by Lesbian Visionaries and be
tween 600-1000 women are expected
The cost of the conference is on a slid
to attend.
ing scale of $35-$45. Rooms are re
served for conference participants at a
flat rate of $55 for up to four people.
The conference keynote speakers in
clude Laurie Eiserloh, lobbyist for the
Lesbian and Gay Rights Lobby;Emma
Home hospitality is also available if
requested in advance. Vendor space is
Perez,PhD.,AssistantProfessorof His
tory at UTEP and featured author of
Chicana Lesbians:The Girls Our Moth
For more information about TLC,call
(214) 740-3407. For travel arrange
ments, contact Fantastic Voyage at 1-
ers Warned Us About: and, Sabrina
800-622-6988.
also available.
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What's Goia' On
A Monthly Usting Of Special Events All Around The Area
HOUSTON - Monica Grant returns
Sally Cavell and Altazar. There will
to Houston on Friday, April 3rd at
also be and Arts & Crafts Fair, work
8:30pm for a very distinctive comedy
shops, a fun run and dances held on
Saturday and Sunday nights. Housing
is available at the University of New
performance in the Downtown Market
Square Historic District's Bayou Ter
race (located in the historic Magnolia
Brewery).Taking the stage first will be
Dimension's (and Houston's) own
Nancy Ford dishing out her unique
brand of comedy. Tickets are $10-$20
and are available at INKLINGS Book
shop, at the door,or by calling Planet
Earth Productions at(713)528-0748.
DALLAS - The CATHEDRAL OF
HOPE MCC will hold its third annual
Shop 'til You Drop auction on Satur
Mexico dorms or from various hotels in
town. For housing and ticket informa
tion,please write: Wim infest,P.O.Box
80204,Albuquerque,NM 87198-0204.
DALLAS - Comedian/singer Monica
Grant will also be appearing in Dallas
on Saturday, April 4th at the Dallas
Gay Alliance Community Center
(2701 Reagan) at 8pm. Julie Mon-
danaro will open the concert. Tickets
are $10.00 in advance and are available
day,ApriI4th,1992.Proceeds will ben
efit the Lesbian Resource Centre,
at CURIOUS TIMES. A portion of the
Lesbian Visionaries and the Women's
Gay & Lesbian Alliance and the AIDS
Health Project. Some of the items to
be auctioned are: wine tasting parties,
moonbght cruises, movie passes, con
cert tickets, haircuts and stylings, din
ners, objects d'art, and massages.Pre
view is at6pm and the auction begins at
7pm. Admission is $1. Hors d'oeuvres
will be available throughout the eve
ning. Cash, check. Visa, MasterCard
and American Express will be accepted.
The church is locted at 5353 Maple
Ave. For more info, contact Sue
Schraderat(214)526-6221.
ALBUQ UERQUE-Start making plans
proceeds will go to benefit the Dallas
Resource Center. For more info, call
Soundtrax Productions at(214)9860040.
AUSTIN - Shaman's Circle, a gay
men's empowerment group will offer
Coming Together: Gay Men and Les
bians,a weekend of sharing on a thou
sand-acre ranch in the Texas HillCoun
try on April 3-5 and again on May 2931. For more information about these
weekends and other events sponsored
by Shaman's Circle, please contact
liberty books at(512)495-9737
or(800)828-1279.
now to attend Wiminfest'92,May 22-
24 (Memorial Day Weekend). The
weekend will include lots of musicfrom
performers such as Havens, Marga
Gomez,Dissapear Fear,Venus Envy,
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everywhere - The 13th Annual
Conference of the Gay and Lesbian
Parents Coalition International
(GLPCI) will be held at the downtown
Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis, Indi
ana June 3-5. The conference will be a
gathering of parents, co-parents, part
ners, spouses and children. There will
be workshops, guest speakers, a ban
quet,a dance,entertianment,fireworks
and a family picnic. There will be a
Children's Conference for ages 6-12
and a Youth Conference for ages 13
and up. Childcare will be available for
infants to age five. For more informa
tion on GLPCI or on the conference,
please call (202) 583-8029 or write:
P.O. Box 50360, Washington, D.C.
20091.
FT. WORTH - Chris Williamson &
Tret Pure will be in concert at the
Orchestra Hall in Fort Worth on April
11th at 8pm. Tickets are available at
DALLAS - Looking for something new
and different to do? A lesbian Tupperware Party and fundraiser will be held
on April 26th from 2-5pm at the Dallas
Gay and Lesbian Center. Proceeds
will go to benefit the Texas Lesbian
Conference.For more info,or for pre-
sales and catalogues,call Susan at(214)
881-1467. Visa, MasterCard and Dis
cover will be accepted.
HOUSTON - Betsy will be celebrating
her Six Year Anniversary of The
RANCH on Sunday, April 26th —
don't miss the party! In addition to all
the anniversary activities,on Thursday,
April 9th, the Thursday Bowling
League will hold it's Award Ceremo
nies in the RANCH and on Sunday,
Curious Times in Dallas and Connec
April 12th, the Sunday Bowling
League will hold their awards in MS.
tions and Crosswords in Ft. Worth.
B'S.
HOUSTON - A Houston authoris seek
ing information,recollections and indi
viduals associated with Houston Gay
and Lesbian Pride Weeks ofthe past.
If you are willing to be interviewed or
have anything to contribute to a book
on Houston'sPride History,please con
HOUSTON - Nancy Ford invites ev
erybody to come on outto JULIETTE'S
PLACE every Thursday at 9pm when
she hosts Open Mike Night. Bring
your voice,favorite musical instrument
or your dancing shoes and show off
your talent!
tact Jazz at (713) 522-9325 or (713)
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Dear Agates
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS
Dear Agnes,
back and forth for months before we
I wrote to you back in November and
you published my letter in December's
Dimensions (letter signed "Miserable,
City Withheld").I wrote abouta woman
I had been dating for two years and I
finally broke up with her because we
always verbally and physically fought
Well, I ended up having to move be
cause she was constantly over at my
house causing problems all the time.
I'm so glad I did.I took your advice and
went to talk to someone.It helped alot.
Ifinally got the nerve to go outand meet
some people.Now I have lots offriends
physically met. I gave an in-depth de
scription of the kind of woman I am
and they are wonderful.I didn't think it
was possible I could have friends again
as much as my ex-lover was putting me
down all the time.
There were times when I started think
ing about her and got depressed. My
friends were right there to cheer me up
again. I want to say thanks to them for
being there,and thanks a million to you.
I'm a much happier person today!
VERY HAPPY IN:
Austin, TX
interested in. She knew that she didn't
fit the bill, but she continued to disillu
sion me. And,I began to fall in love..
.I compromised my standards the mo
ment I laid eyes on her. I accepted her
for the person I had grown to love
within — right down to the men's
BVD's and Stetson! But, she took ad
vantage of that love.
Although she claimed to have owned a
business, it became apparent that she
preferred to spend my money. There
were no contributions to the rent,food
or phone bill that she ran up accepting
collect calls from all over Texas! What
really hurt was her blatant disrespect
for me and my career, when she'd
scream at the top of her lungs about our
personal affairs during her temper tan
trums. Does my desire of a discreet
relationship make me homophobic?
As long as this is America and 1 have the
freedom to choose, 1 choose a woman
who looks like, acts like, and enjoys
being a woman.1 know that"Heartbro
ken" loves me; as 1 do her. But, as
Dear Happy,
It is great to hear that you are doing so
well! I wish you continued happiness
and success.
Dear Agnes,
This is in reference to your response to
"Heartbroken"(February 1992Dimen
sions),and your criticism of my former
mate.Maybe you wouldn't be sojudge
mental, if you were better informed...
"Heartbroken" and I wrote long letters
Arnold said, in the movie Torch Song
Trilogy,"... but, NOT enough!"
P.S. Hopefully, you have room to print
"the rest of the story."
Without "Love"
San Antonio, TX
Dear Without,
Thanks for filling us in. 1 realize that all
stories have two sides. Unfortunately,
in the letters 1 receive,there is only one
side of the story represented.
April '92 • Dimensions • Page 15
Dear Agnes,
I have a question I thought maybe you
could answer. I really don't get into
"butch" or "fluff. I am just me. Why
wear. It is always a good idea to get to
know people for who they are as indi
viduals. They will surprise you every
time. The woman with all the makeup
can't more women be like that?
I don't want someone who carries a
may be a great car mechanic, and the
wallet in their back pocket, nor do I
pocket may arrange flowers for a living
want someone that carries tons of
able, gentle, strong women anywhere?
... you just never know.
Perhaps Dimension's readers havesome
comments on this subject. I'd like to
hear from anyone who has an opinion
If so, point me in their direction.
on the stereotyping ofbutch and/or fluff
makeup in a purse.
Are there any down to earth, comfort
Looking For A Real
Relationship
Fort Worth,TX
woman with the wallet in her back
women!
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Write To "Agnes"
WITH Your
Dear Looking,
It's bad business to judge people on
how they look, what they wear, where
they carry their wallet(or how fat it is),
or how much makeup they do or don't
Problems At:
P.O. Box 856
Lubbock, TX 79408
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CRUISING!
Cruises For Lesbian Women (and gay men too)
by Tasha Sumner
tions range from the Caribbean to the
Imagine sailing the ocean blue on aship
with hundreds ofwomen...gay woman.
Imagine that nobody cares if you kiss
So what's a cruise like and how do you
your lover in the dining room or hold
get on board? Well, we'll start with a
hands while you sunbathe on deck. If
you are single, imagine meeting other
single gay women from all over the
country (and the world) in one place.
little information about cruises in gen
eral and then move on to specific com
Sounds like fun, huh?
Twocompaniesare now offering cruises
for lesbians (others offer mixed - gay
men & lesbian — cruises). Destina
Nile.
panies.
THE CRUISE
Most cruise packages include every
thing except your travel to and from the
port city and your beverages(alcoholic
April '92 • Dimensions • Page 17
and non-alcoholic) while on board.
You'll also have to pay your own taxes,
and accommodations. Every cruise in
cludes nightly entertainment by some
gratuities and transfer fees.
of the best names in women's music.
Mostships offer one or two large dining
rooms as well as buffets in the lounge or
Past performers include(butaren'tlim
ited to)Chris Williamson,Teresa Trull
on deck. Most will make arrangements
and Tret Pure.
for special diets (vegetarian, diabetic,
salt-free, kosher, etc.) upon request
events with women from differentcom
when you make reservations. Food is
included in the price of the cruise.
If you are worried about being bored
while on board — don't! Most ships
have a lounge, one or more swimming
pools, and a gambling casino(depend
ing upon the ship). Activities range
from aerobic classes,dances and nightly
entertainment to 12-step meetings and
commitment ceremonies.
Most cruises offer planned tours and
activities while you are in a port, but
you are welcome to hit the local market
or explore on your own as long as you
are back on the ship in time for departirre.
What should you wear on a cruise?
Casual attire is fine although you will
be expected to "dress" for dinner(you
Olivia Cruises also offer meetings and
munities along the travel route. The
Greek cruise will offer a special cere
mony on the Isle of Lesbos for those
who wish to honor Sappho.The Alaska
cruise will offer plane rides over the
glaciers, hiking and other activities.
Special activities on Olivia cruises in
clude: singles nights, midnight buffets
on the deck, the "Dating Game", and
dancelessons. 12-step meetingsare also
available on all cruises.
Cruises for the remainder of 1992 in
clude: Alaska - 7 nights, June 19-26
leaving from Vancouver;and the Greek
Isles - 7 nights,September 14-21,leav
ing from Athens. A Mexican Riviera
Valentine's cruise is already scheduled
for February 13-20, 1993. This cruise
is 7 nights,leaves from San Diego,and
don't have to wear a tux or formal —
goes to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and
unless you just want to).
Puerto Vallarta.
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Robin Tyler is well known for the suc
Olivia, the biggest name in women's
cess of her women's music and comedy
festivals and has had two sold-out all-
cruises, offers a variety of destinations
15842 Chase Street
Sepulveda, CA 91343
women cruises.Her nextcruise is sched
including; the Bahamas; the Mexican
Caribbean; the Mexican Riviera;
Alaska;and the Greek Isles(with a stop
at the Isle of Lesbos!). Prices start at
lucky group of women up the Egyptian
Nile. An optional, add-on tour ofIsrael
$795 per person all the way up to $2595
and a separate Nile cruise for men are
per person depending on destination
also available. Between now and the
uled for February 1993 and will take a
Nile cruises, Robin Tyler will offer a
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"least expensive women's cruise ever"
for the greek craises.
to the West Coast of Mexico (leaving
from San Diego)July 3-10.Prices start
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Tyler produces a major women's music
festival,"women's" music is not a part
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CoiWERSATIOSrS
With Biahia
Part X
BY NANCY FORD
Bianda was amazed at the ease in which the two-hundred some odd patrons(some odder than
others)flowed into and aroimd the club.It was the Power Hour atThe Storm Cellar—that weekly
post-work gathering of the lesbian community's movers and shakers.The subterranean meeting
place was once a huge wine cellar beneath Auntie Em's,Bianda's favorite restaurant. But since
the Reagan years, most of the wine served at Auntie Em's was generally stored in a cardboard
carton, leaving this voluminous cavem empty, echoing.
Butnottonight.Notduring Power Hour.The women crammed together,lined up in pseudo-rack
formation,somewhat akin to the wine bottles that had aged and ripened in thatsame room lifetimes
before. Many of them wore business suits and tasteful pumps,some comfortably, easily, while
others donned pantyhose only as an inevitable corporate disguise. On a good night they would
move together in one body,dancing in conversation and innuendo.Thisseemed to be a good night.
The women networked,drank,politicked,smoked and pontificated,thinly veiling their ancient
mating ritual.Two macfilUon years ago women huddled around a fire in a cave exchanging herbal
remedies, tribal songs and nurturing massages while their male counterparts pwunded the killing
trad.Tonight at The Storm Cellar women huddled together to organize fimding to propagate their
own social interests, or to share the name of a good investment broker, gynecologist or
veterinarian. With any luck these conversations de deux wdl later turn into invitations for a
cappucino nightcap upstairs at Auntie Em's.Perhaps later stiU some of the women,the one whose
planets and stars have aligned and linked double-heart fashion in the cosmos, will retire to the
nearest cave to exchange herbal remedies, tribal songs and tender nurturing massages.
Bianda scanned the periphery of the room looking for some human drama to entertain her.To
her left a group of five women discussed heatedly the difference between a lesbian and a gay
woman. Atthe comer tablejust beyond the debaters,two other women were having a confrontation
of another kind altogether. They stared at each other lustily as each raced to be the first to tonguetie a cherry stem.
"The one on the left.I give her a 5.5 for technical merit,but a perfect6 in artistic interpretation."
Amused,Bianda turned toward the direction of the quip.She recognized The Stranger, yet she
didn t. Farmliar anonymity. Say something, dummy, Bianda thought Say something quick,
something witty,something intelligent before this goddess is sucked Lck into the whirlpool,and
oii/o/my
h/e/orever.Bianda turned,and volleyed."Soooo,what's a well-adjusted,stable-looking
woman hke you domg m a tawdry place Wee this?"Bianda winced at her own triteness. That's it,
dazzle her with repartee.
The Stranger flashed a glistening smile,without doubtcausing atleast3or4fellow cave women
within her immediate sphere ofinfluence to lose their trains ofthought And if anyone could derail
a thought train, it would be tWs woman.She was diminuUve,barelv five feet tall in boots.Butshe
acted taU, confident.'Tawdry? Why whatever could you mean?" She spoke in a thick, halfmocking Southem Bellese. Again with the smile, except this time she partially concealed it's
radiance with a glass ofsoda and lime.'Tawdry? Why, my roommate just loves it when I come
home stained with Uquor I don't drink,reeking of cigarettes I don't smoke and six different kinds
of perfume I don't own."
Roommate? Bianda thought. Ten seconds into the conversation and she's already let me know
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that she doesn't have a lover,just a roommate.
Suddenly the sea surged,pitching her closer toward Bianda,gently pinning her between her and
the bar.The crowd ebbed,but The Stranger made no attempt to return to its previous position, her
body now somewhat jigsawing itself into Bianda's.
"This is kind of a neat place. Is it always this crowded?"
Aha,a new girl in town. Otherwise she would know that thisis the only nightofthe week it might
be dangerous tofire a cannon through the Storm Cellar's main throughway."Only when they're
lucky," Bianda offered. "Most of the time the bulk of the activity is going on upstairs in the
restaurant. You've never eaten at Auntie Em's?"
"No, my roommate and Ijust moved here about 3 weeks ago, and this is the first time we've,
I mean,I've gotten away from impacking boxes
Another roommate reference. Hmmmmm.
"- and I swore that ifI didn't get out to make some kind of human contact tonight,I'd just,I'd
just now The Stranger was fanning herself with a cocktail napkin."- well,Ijust felt like I was
going to explode!"She drained her soda,pteering over the edge of the glass at Bianda and actually
fluttering her eyelashes. As she leaned past Bianda to place her glass on the bar,Bianda detected
a faint hint of Jasmine.
Bianda realized that the Southern BeUe routine was no routine at all. Scarlett O'Hara lives, is
gay, and stood there before Bianda in all her Confederate splendor. She was nearly overcome by
a case of the vapors."Can I offer you another julep? — I mean soda — I mean, would you like
another drink?"
"Why how very kind of you. Yes, yes,I believe I would like a drink
Biandapivoted toward the bar,signaling for help.Before she could order another soda and lime.
The Stranger interrupted.
"- except this time I think I'd like something just a tad stronger. My daddy always drinks Jack
Daniels. And it's his birthday today, so I believe I'll have another Jack Daniels in my daddy's
honor. Straight, no rocks." Another smile, another flutter of the eyelashes. "But you have to
promise me,ifI get sUly you'll have to take care of me. After all, my roommate's out of town for
a couple days, and I have no one to rely upon to keep me out of trouble tonight."
Suddenly Bianda had an overwhelming urge to whistle Dixie."Well then,"Bianda said raising
her glass toward the south,"here's to Daddy, wherever he may be."
'Oh,I know where he is,"The Stranger stated matter-of-factly."He's in prison."She tossed the
drink down her throat in one swoop."Hejust doesn't imderstand my lifestyle, and he has such a
temper."
Bianda gulped air, then gulped the rest of her own cocktail in a single swallow.Her life passed
before her, followed by pages of a calendar flipping madly through the number of days, nights,
weeks it had been since she shared her bearskin,even for acouple hours, with another cave woman.
Before she could
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Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Music, Movies, Etc.
This Month, Tasha Sumner Reviews:
HOUSTON
TOWN
by Deborah Powell
The END
of APRIL
by Penny Sumner
I've got two great (but very different)
mysteries to look at this month. The
alibi, Charlotte is the prime suspect.
firsi is Houston Town,the second in the
friend and upstairs neighbor while she
Hollis Carpenter Series by Deborah
sets out to find "whodunit."
Powell.
The setting is 1930s Houston. Hollis is
Along the way,Hollis finds a sheriffon
the take, a goofy and corrupt politician
sleeping soundly when she receives a
(who shows a remarkable resemblance
call from her friend Charlotte. Char
lotte has come home from a night out
to recent Texas gubernatorial candi
only to find a man's corp.se in her bed.
other corpse, and a charismatic woman
Hollis comes to the rescue, but Char
lotte refuses to tell anyone where she
was earlier in the evening. With no
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Hollis hides Charlotte with her gay
date, Clayton "Claytie" Williams), an
evangelist with a past. Wading through
offers of sex and money and dodging
threats on her life. Holli-S must figure
out how all these people fit together.
You may recall that I really liked Ms.
the same language. I still haven't fig
ured out whata"punt"is.(I think it may
Powell's first book, Bavou Citv Se
be a rowboat,butit could also be an oar,
crets. and Houston Town is a great
or even the act of rowing. If anybody
follow-up. If Larry McMurtry (author
out there knows, write me, I would
of Texasville and Lonesome Etovel
appreciate it!) This was a great story,
wrote big city mystery novels,this might
but the cultural differences in the lan
be what came out. The eccentricities
of her characters are delightful. Ms.
Powell's writings are bright, witty,and
thoroughly readable. She captures the
guage did make it hard for this Texas
girl to get through. Maybe a glossary in
the back would help?
Other than the problems with the lan
seediness of 1930's Houston with a
guage, I really enjoyed The End of
flair that few others could master.
April. Ms. Sumner shows great prom
ise as a mystery writer.
Our second novel is a mystery from
Penny Sumner.The End of April intro-
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i
Do you stand on your own two feet, or
do you allow other people to dictate
3. Are you always stressing your
your emotions and reactions? How do
good points to anyone who will
week?
you deal with the everyday crises of
listen?
life? Answer the following questions
4. Do you "throw a fit" when things
Yes or No to find out!
don't go your way?
5. Is it hard for you to make promises
t
because you hate to feel obligated?
t. Do you believe that age is a state
of mind?
2. Are you bored when you have to
stay home more than two nights a
/. Do you read books and articles on
self-improvement?
April '92 • Dimensions • Page 27
2. Do you keep a close check on your
finances?
3. Do you keep a journal of day to
much of other people. You are fairly
self-confident, but you may be a bit
judgmental. Relax and have fun — you
day events?
are too serious about life and how it
4. Do you give your advice freely,
without prompting?
5. Do you have a hard time making a
should be lived.
3
decision until you know the facts?
t. Are you a "slave to fashion"?
2. Are you always borrowing clothes,
jewelry, tools, books, etc.?
3. Does money seem to slip through
your fingers?
4. Do you try to hide your problems
You are not very self-reliant, but you
help build up the self-confidence of
others. You may be too much of a
dreamer for your own good. Instead of
fantasizing, you should set out to make
just one of your dreams come true.
Once you've had a taste of success you
will become more self-reliant.
from friends and try to solve them
yourself?
5. Do you like romance novels?
If you have three or more "Yes"
answers in any category, read that
answer. If you have three "Yes"
answers in more than one category,
read both (or all three) answers.
You arc fairly extroverted and like to
do well in all your endeavors. You
are an independent thinker and don't
like any effort to change your mind.
You are courageous and imaginative,
however, you should listen more
closely to those around you — their
opinions and advice could be valu
able.
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You do not rely enough on your own
efforts and therefore you expect too
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Horoscope
What's in the stars for you this month?
ARBES
Balancing the physical, emotional,and
mental demands placed on you during
the first week of April could be tough.
A romantic alliance could have you
walking an emotional tightrope after
the 8th. Talk with friends to ease your
tionally draining situation could be at
the heart of your black mood. Make
changes now and the mood will im
prove immediately, if you wait the rift
may be permanent. Watch your money
closely after the 18th, your financial
picture looks murky for the rest of April
anxieties. Tensions ease towards
so batten down the hatches and cut out
month's end if you get differences out
some frivolous items in your budget.
in the open and talk them through.
UBO
TAURUS
Knowing when to quit can help in all
areas during the first part of April. Your
Tension that has been building in the
past few months starts to diminish dur
ing the first week of April. Both finan
love life,career & finances will al ben
cial and emotional worries will be eased
efit from quitting while you are ahead.
by a few happy coincidences early in
the month.The biggest problem you'll
have isjuggling home and career inter
ests. A good balance between the two
After the 17th you may have to spend
some time finishing up personal proj
ects.Outside responsibilities take up all
your time after the 24th. Take an occa
works well until after the 24th when
you'll have to put all your efforts to
sional time out or you won't make it
through!
wards yottr career.
GEMOJI
VIRGO
Put old hurts behind you and look to the
A project you started months ago will
future during the first week of April.
finally start to pay off during April.
Big (positive) changes are on the hori
zon and you need to be ready to take
Everything seems to be looking up this
advantage of them. After the lOth your
standstill, gets a jump start and your
love life is definitely improving.Change
is the watchword forApril,so getready I
social life will take a turn for the better.
You have what it takes this month to
attractnewfriendsandromance. Some
month. Your career, which seemed at a
one close to you might not be leveling
with you towards month's end. Pay
After the 24th you may finally have
time to get away for a long awaited
vacation, it may be a short one, but it
attention and don't get taken.
will cure your wanderlust for awhile.
CAACER
eibra
You tend to be more serious than usual
You may have taken on more responsi
during the first week of April. An emo
bilities than you can handle during the
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Propeity of the Center
off what you can or you'll be feeling
pretty exhausted. After the 15th you'll
be having an itch to get away from it all,
but you won't be able to. Turn this to
your advantage by pushing your career
ahead. You'll finally be able to relax
what you need to recharge you batter
ies. After the 21Sta new money-making
project could put a dent in your wallet
temporarily. Don't worry — you'll get
you investment back ... with interest!
after the 25th.
AQUARIUS
Problems at home or with family may
SCORPIO
Someone you care about could be play
ing on your sympathies to get what they
want during the first week of April. Be
firm and say "no", you won't be sorry.
After the 8th your social life takes the
spoUight and you are the prime attrac
tion.Yourcheerful attitude draws people
to you like a magnet. After the 24th the
pace will slow down and let you focus
on career matters.
cut into your free time during the first
week of April. Keep yourcool—a nice
getaway is in the works after the 6th. A
romantic attraction around the 19th may
be short-lived. Keep an eye on your
pocketbook or you could wind up over
spending. Your emotions swing wildly
after the 24th.Try to think things trough
logically instead of emotionally.
PISCES
An unpleasant argument with a close
SAGirrARIUS
Your charm will make you new friends
and let you enjoy old ones during the
first week of April. After the 6th, a
shock to your budget could cause some
friction between you and a partner. Be
careful what you say after the 20th or
you could make things even worse with
a tactless remark. Stay focused on the
friend could have you feeling down
during the first week of April. One of
you may want a more intimate relation
ship while the other does not — talk it
outand you'll be alright. Your creativ
ity is in the forefront during the second
and third week. Tension on the job
could mar your good mood after the
25th — don't let it get to you.
positive.
CAPRICORN
Your social calendar
fills up quickly dur
ing the first week of
April. Pick and
choose which invita
tions you accept
since demands on
your time will be
high. You'll proba
bly need to rest up
after the 9th. A short
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AMARILLO,TX (area code 806)
organizations
Lesbian/Gay Alliance • PC Box 9361 79105•359-4219
MCC ol Amarillo • PC Box 1275• 3724557
Business Delivery Systems
14902 Preston Rd. 75240 - 733-1108
Curious Times - Women's Books etc.
4008D Cedar Springs - 522-5887
Clubs
Sue Ellen's - 3903 Cedar Springs - 559-0707
organizations
Affirmation - PO Box 225831 75222 - 948-1546
AIDS Resource Center - P.O. Box 190712 75219
Asians & Friends - PO Box 9142 75209 -392-3339
Congregation Beth El Binah
ARLiNGTON.TX (area code 817)
organizations
P.O. Box 64460 752206 - 497-1591
Dallas Gay Alliance - P.O. Box 190712 75219 - 528-0144
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives
Gay/Lesbian Association ol UTA
P.O. Box 190712 75219 - 821-1653
P.O. Box 19348-77, UTA St. 76019• 794-5140
Dallas Gay Youlh Group
300 Turtle Creek Piaza #116 - 307-7203
AUSTiN.TX (area code 512)
CiUtTS
Nexus • 305 W. 5th • 472-5288
Dallas Outdoors • P.O. Box 35474 75235 • 276-5270
Dallas Tavern Guild - 3900 Lemmon Ave. #220 - 526-5292
Dignity/Dallas - PO Box 190133 75219 - 2268101
Rrst Church of Divine Ifetaphysics - 2701 Reagan
P.O. Box 683 75221 - 826-7110, Ext. 302
organizations
Foundation for Human Understanding - 5284233
Atlinnallon (Methodist)•7403 Shoal Greek • 45t-2329
Austin Latlno/a Lesbian/Gay Organization
GLAAD/Dalias - P.O. Box 190712 75219 - 526GLAD
P.O. Box 1350 78787 ■ 2808107
2727 Oak Lawn 75219 - 528-2811
Austin LesblantGay Political Caucus
Lesbian Information Line (UL)
P.O. Box 822 78767• 462-9888
P.O. Box 191443 75219 - 528-2426
Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus
Bound By Desire (Women's S/M Support Groi^)
Lesbian/Gay Poiiticai Coalition
P.O. Box 26583 78755 - 473-7104
P.O. Box 224424 75222 - 828-9882
Center lor Battered Women • Lesbian Grotp
385-518t or 928-9070 (hotline)
Gay/Lesbian Student Association at UT Austin
Lesbian Resource Center -1315 Skiies • 821-3999
Lesbian Visionaries • P.O. Box 191443 75219 -528-4087
Metropiex Republicans
458-3971 ■Box275TexasUnion 78712-7338
P.O. Box 191033 75219 - 941-8114
Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby • 601 W. 18lh St • 474-5475
Oak Lawn Community Services
Lesbian Mothers - Karen • 339-8508
Live Wire Productions • PO Box 141202 78714
Oak Lawn Symphonic Band
Metropolitan Community Church
1100 ^ringdale Rd. • 929-3660
Oasis Ministry • 5555 N. Lamar Blvd. til 01 • 441 -9191
P-Flag (Parents/Friends LesbiansGays) • 328-3830
Sapphlirel • Lesbian Social Groi^i
Meeting Address • 1700 S. Lamar
MaiSng Address • 201 W. Slassney, Ste. #321 78745-3156
Waterloo Counseling Center
507 Powell 78703 • 322-9654
Texas Human Rights Foundation
601 W.lBlh Si-4798473
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417
The Treehouse (Lesbian Mothers Support Group)
607NtjecesSt. 78701 -477-5822
DALLAS, TX (area code 214)
businesses
Advanced Electrolysis - 3209 Premier Dr. #124
Piano, TX 75075 - 424-7147
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P.O. Box 191094 75219- 5206108
P.O. Box 190973 75219 ■ 986-1751
PFLAG/Daiias - 5566640
SDA Kinship-POBox38454 75238 - 373-8484
WANT (Women In The Arts) 288-929/ 823-3105
Womyn Together • 3920 Cedar Springs -5284233
DENTON, TX (area code 817)
clubs
Bedo's -1215 E. University - 566-9910
businesses
Athena's Attic ■ books, jewelry, art, etc.
106 N. Austin St.-565-9755
organizations
COURAGE, lesbian Gay Student Org.
P.O. Box 5067 76203 • 382-3813
Harvest Metropolitan Community Church
5900 South Slemmons 76205 - 1-800-497-HMCC
FT. WORTH (area code 817)
organizations
Agape MCC • 5 SE Loop 820•535-5002
Aflirmatlon (Methodisl)•478-7837
RESPECT - Gay/Lesbian Association
828 Hardwood Rd.• HursL TX 76054
National Gay Alliance for Young Adults, Inc.
P.O. Box 190426
Dallas, TX 75219-0426•(214)307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4lh Floor - NY, NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Crisisllne
t-808SOS-GAYS
National Gay/Lesbian Task Force
1517 U Street NW
HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
businesses
Washington D.C. 20009 - 202-332-6483
The Fund for Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Ftoor - NY, NY 10012
Inklings • an alternative bookshop
1846 Richmond ■ 521-3369
ciubs
Ranch •9218 Buffalo Spdwy.•666-3464
Ms. B's • 9208 Buffalo Spdwy.•666-3356
XTC • 9212 Buffalo Spdwy.• 666-3356
organizations
AIDS Foundation -3927 Essex Lane• 623-6796
AIDS HOTLINE • do SwKchboard ■ 529-3211
NORMAN,OK (area code 405)
organizations
Women's Resource Center
P.O. Box 5089 73070
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations
Gay/Lesbian Students University of Houston
Oasis the Community Center
4800 Calhoun-529-3211
2135 NW 39th 73112-528AIDS
Gay & Lesbian Switchboard
Heriand Sister Resources,Inc.
P.O. Box 66591 77266 •529-3211
2312 NW39th 73112 - 521-9696
Houston Gay Political Caucus
P.O. Box 66664 77266-521-1000
Kingdom Community Church ■ 6t4 E. 19th •862-7533
Lambda ALANON • Lambda Center for Alchoholics
1214Joanne-521-9772
SAN ANGELO,TX (area code 915)
businesses
Books Etc., Inc. - Lesbian/Gay/Alternative Books
Lesbian/Gay Studsnts-Univ. Houston Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
Metropolitan Community Church Of The Resurrection
2410 W. Ave N 76904 - 942-1544
1919Decatur-861-9t49
SAN ANTONIO,TX (area code 512)
Montrose Counseling Center
900 Lovetl #203 77006 •529-0037
Montrose Pool League/Billiards ■ PJ 863-8482
PWA Coalition - Houston • t475 W. Gray #163• 522-5428
Womynspace • P.O. Box 980601 77098-0601
Women's Softball League •643t Pineshade ■ 868-6256
clubs
Memories•6402 Callaghan • 340-1241
Nexus San Antonio ■ 8021 Pinebrook • 341-2818
organizations
DIgnity/San Antonio - 202 N. St. Mary's - 349-3632
Integrity/San Antonio
LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
P.O. Box 150006 78212 - 684-4920
businesses
202 Holland 78212 - 822-1121
Ellie's Garden ■ 2812 34th St.• 796-0880
Lambda Students Center -1140 W. Woodlawn Ave.
organizations
LISA (Lesbian Information SA) - 828-LISA (5472)
SALGA - San Antonio Lesbian & Gay Assembly - 733-7300
Lubbock Lesbian/Gay Alliance & Wild Wilde West Prod.
River City Living Metropolitan Community Church
P.O. Box 64746 79464• 796-2403
SALSA - San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance
P.O. BOX12715 78212-SALSALine7381225
Community Outreach Center & Outreach AA fTues.@
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San Antonio AIDS Foundation
P.O. Box 120113 78212-9313
San Antonio Tavern Guild - 822-2823
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 - 1-808221-7044
Conference For Catholic Lesbians
P.O. Box 436, Planetarium Station - New 'fork, NY 10024
GLAAD/USA - 80 Varick St. #3E - NY, NY 10013
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A Femewst Perspective
A New Monthly Column From The Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby
WRinEN By Laurie Eiserloh, Executive Director
Many of you may have heard the term "Log Cabin Republican."This is the name of a nationwide
organization of individuals who are gay and yet support the Republican party. The name "Log
Cabin" refers to Abraham Lincoln's humble, and perhaps mythical, abode in the woods Illinois.
This is an unusual name considering how few lesbians are members of this organization. One can
almost picture alog cabin clubhouse with a sign on the door"Girls Keep Out." Also,the word"log"
conjures up certain phallic images.This connotation was probably not purposeful,but as Dr.Freud
said,"Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar." And sometimes, well...
Log Cabin members agree with the Republican party's economic ideas, but disagree with the
party s social stance on the issues of gay rights and choice. The goal of Log Cabin is to alter
repressive social policies by working within the party. Although I agree, in theory, with the Log
Cabin goals,I question if it is possible to separate the Republican party's economic policies from
its social policies. I also question whether we, as lesbians and as feminists, should support Log
Cabin.
The Reagan administration ushered in a new era of Republican politics whereby the Republican
party used organized religion and repressive social policies to gamer the votes ofindividuals who
would not benefit from the party's economic stance. This strategy depended heavily upon deepseated prejudices in American society and was aimed at middle class and working class Americans
who economically had nothing to gain by supporting the Republican party. However, these
individuals could rest assured that by supporting the Republican party that they were voting for
so-called "family-values.""Family values"is a catch phrase for policies that penalize lesbian/gay
people, women,and single parents. Thus,the economic and social goals of the Republican party
are inextricably connected and it may not be possible, as the Log Cabin Republicans suggest, to
support the Republican's economic policies without supporting their social policies.
We are all familiar with the Republican's racist and sexist stand on the issues. With respect to gay
and lesbian people, their stance is equally appalling. For instance, the Texas Republican Party
Platform states,"Homosexuality should not be presented as an acceptable lifestyle in schools ..
. no person should receive special privileges based on sexual preference — homosexuality
necrophilia, pedophilia, beastiality, or incest..." It also seeks to deny us custody and visitation
of our children. Although 1 know many Republicans who do not agree with the platform,few are
willing to do so publicly.
Even if it were possible to separate economic policies from social issues,1 do not see why women
should support the economic policies put forth by the Republican party. As women, we are far
more likely to be left without basic human rights such as health care. We are also far more likely
to care for the young and the elderly. These human services issues are not a priority in the
Republican party.
1 am not suggesting that we should offer our support to the Democratic party. Currently,1 know
of two races in the state of Texas where the Republican candidate may, in fact, be stronger on
progressive issues than the Democratic opposition. However, this is more the exception than the
rule. As lesbians and as feminists, it is important for us to engage in the political process and
understand how these issues of electoral politics affect our community.
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7
The I^ews
From Around the Region, the Country & the World
Meeting Between
Bush & Gays Sparks
Backlash
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Far Right
organizations have seized on a meeting
between the National Gay and Lesbian
Task Force and the Bush/Quayle '92
campaign to push anti-gay rhetoric to
the forefront of the presidential race
and attack gay and lesbian campaign
visibility.
NGLTF representatives met with Rob
NGLTF agenda is not the Republican
agenda and should not become part of
your re-election bid."
The Conservative Political Caucus,Pat
Robertson's "700 Club", the National
Association of Evangelicals and other
groups have also vilified the meeting.
Richard Land,Christian Life Commis
sion head,was quoted inThe Tennessean
as saying, "People who campaign for
office as pro-family are engaging in
hypocrisy when they court people whose
lifestyle is not...traditional."
ert Mosbacher,chair ofthe Bush reelec
The White House has distanced itself
tion campaign on February 13 in Wash
ington. D.C. The activists briefed the
campaign on discrimination,AIDS and
homophobic campaign rhetoric. Fol
lowing national media coverage of the
from the meeting,saying it was a"per
sonal decision" by Mosbacher.
"Gay people have every right to meet
with representatives ofour elected offi
cials," said NGLTF executive director
gay and lesbian issues.
Urvashi Vaid, who arranged the meet
ing.'These extremist groups are anti
democratic. In a panic because of in
creasing gay political organizing, they
are striking out at our visibility. Now
"Having the highest-ranking member
of your re-election campaign meet with
the homosexual lobby is a direct contra
capitulate to the bigotry of exu-emists,
or will he stand for tolerance and jus
meeting,several arch-conservative po
litical and religious groupsaggressively
condemned the meeting and demanded
President Bush disavow himself from
diction to your attempts to portray your
administration as pro-family," wrote
Rev. Morris Chapman,president of the
Southern Baptist Convention (SBQ,
and reported in the Washington Times.
"We call upon you to personally dis
avow any support or sympathy for the
homosexual civil rights agenda."
On February 24,Reps.William Danne-
meyer(R-CA),Newt Gingrich(R-GA)
the burden is on President Bush.Will he
tice?"
Anti-Gay Pressure On
In Oregon,Alabama &
Colorado
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A far-right
Christian organization has bombarded
Oregon's gay and lesbian community
with a number of statewide and local
and other conservative Congressmen
fired off a letter to Bush blasting the
anli-gay initiatives to be placed on the
meeting.'The invitation and meeting
wasa slap in the face to every voter who
bama,the state Senate is poised to vote
on a bill which would mandate that
schools teach that homosexuality is
affirms the traditional family. The
Page 8 • Dimensions •April '92
ballots this year. Meanwhile, in Ala
unacceptable and a criminal offense. At
for a list of organizations and contacts
the same time in Colorado,activists are
in the various states.
waging a battle againsta statewide an tigay initiative.
The Oregon Citizens Alliance, a farright group that initiated a successful
anti-gay measure in 1988, introduced
two statewide and three local initia
tives.
Onestatewide initiative amends the state
constitution to prohibit local, regional,
and state govemments in Oregon from
"promoting, encouraging, or facilitat
ing" homosexuality.
These initiatives would mean that gay
men and lesbians could lose their jobs
or homessimply because oftheir sexual
orientation, with no legal recourse.
Govemments could not issue permits
for gay pride marches, public facilities
could not be rented to gay organiza
tions,public libraries would berequired
to remove books that treat homosexual
ity neutrally or positively, and public
schools would be required to teach stu
dents that homosexuality is"abnormal,
wrong, unnatural, and perverse."
In Alabama, the State Senate Health
Committee unanimously approved ofa
bill mandating specific limits on sex
education in public schools. If passed,
the bill would require that schools re
move abortion and safer sex discus
sions in sex-ed classes, teach total ab
stinence as the only form of prevention
for AIDS,and teach that homosexual
ity is unacceptable and a criminal of
fense.
The Colorado for Family Values initia
tive, would exclude sexual orientation
from protected class status in any civil
rights laws in the state.
If you would like to get involved in the
fight to defeat these various initiatives,
you can contact the National Gay &
Lesbian Task Force at(202)332-6483
Students Collect
Ballots to End ROTO
Discriniination
WASHINGTON,D.C. - The National
Lesbian,Gay & Bisexual Student Cau
cus, an affiliate of the United States
Student Association(USS A)collected
close to four thousand postcard-like
ballots urging the President to rescind
the ROTC's and the Department of
Defense' discriminatory policy against
lesbian, gay and bisexual people. The
ballots were collected from over one-
hundred(100)campuses spanning over
thirty states.However,the ballots them
selvesrepresent voting studentsin fortyeight (48) states and even American
students as far away asPuerto Rico,the
United Kingdom and New Zealand.
The campaign is part of the Caucus'
"1992 Student vote Against Discrimi
nation." Each postcard-like ballot is a
potential student vote and conveys a
message that students are a voting con
stituency to be reckoned with for the
'92 Elections.
The ballots were distributed at both
small and big, rural and urban cam
puses. The highest return came from
campusesthroughoutthe Central,South
and Southeast,extending from Arizona
to Florida and the Atlantic Ocean.C^puses in the Dimensions distribution
area that participated include: Rice,
SMU,A&M,UT North Texas,UT Ar
lington, UT Austin, UT San Antonio,
Oklahoma State, and the Univ.ofOkla
homa at Norman.
The National Lesbian,Gay & Bisexual
Caucus is an affiliate of USSA and
networks, organizes and advocates for
lesbian,gay and bisexualstudents across
April '92 • Dimensions • Page 9
the nation and in Washington, D.C.
Color in Diversity Program for NOW,
The U.S. Student Association is the
and current Coordinator of Leadership
for the Black Gay and Lesbian Confer
country's oldest, largest and most di
verse national student union represent
ing close to four million students to the
White House, U.S. Congress, Federal
Education Deparunent and in the na
tional higher education community.
Dallas Gearing Up
ForTLC '92
DALLAS - The fifth annual Texas Les
bian Conference will take place on May
ence.
Kate Clinton, Lesbian-Feminist-Hu
morist,is scheduled for theconference's
Saturday nightentertainment.The Kate
Clinton concert is open to everyone.
Tickets are SIO in advance for confer
ence attendees and S12 for those not
attending the conference.
TLC will host more than 39 workshops
and will sponsor a round-table discus
sion open to gay men so that"commu
15-17 at the Southland Hotel in Down
nity gender issues" may be addressed.
town Dallas. The conference is spon
sored by Lesbian Visionaries and be
tween 600-1000 women are expected
The cost of the conference is on a slid
to attend.
ing scale of $35-$45. Rooms are re
served for conference participants at a
flat rate of $55 for up to four people.
The conference keynote speakers in
clude Laurie Eiserloh, lobbyist for the
Lesbian and Gay Rights Lobby;Emma
Home hospitality is also available if
requested in advance. Vendor space is
Perez,PhD.,AssistantProfessorof His
tory at UTEP and featured author of
Chicana Lesbians:The Girls Our Moth
For more information about TLC,call
(214) 740-3407. For travel arrange
ments, contact Fantastic Voyage at 1-
ers Warned Us About: and, Sabrina
800-622-6988.
also available.
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What's Goia' On
A Monthly Usting Of Special Events All Around The Area
HOUSTON - Monica Grant returns
Sally Cavell and Altazar. There will
to Houston on Friday, April 3rd at
also be and Arts & Crafts Fair, work
8:30pm for a very distinctive comedy
shops, a fun run and dances held on
Saturday and Sunday nights. Housing
is available at the University of New
performance in the Downtown Market
Square Historic District's Bayou Ter
race (located in the historic Magnolia
Brewery).Taking the stage first will be
Dimension's (and Houston's) own
Nancy Ford dishing out her unique
brand of comedy. Tickets are $10-$20
and are available at INKLINGS Book
shop, at the door,or by calling Planet
Earth Productions at(713)528-0748.
DALLAS - The CATHEDRAL OF
HOPE MCC will hold its third annual
Shop 'til You Drop auction on Satur
Mexico dorms or from various hotels in
town. For housing and ticket informa
tion,please write: Wim infest,P.O.Box
80204,Albuquerque,NM 87198-0204.
DALLAS - Comedian/singer Monica
Grant will also be appearing in Dallas
on Saturday, April 4th at the Dallas
Gay Alliance Community Center
(2701 Reagan) at 8pm. Julie Mon-
danaro will open the concert. Tickets
are $10.00 in advance and are available
day,ApriI4th,1992.Proceeds will ben
efit the Lesbian Resource Centre,
at CURIOUS TIMES. A portion of the
Lesbian Visionaries and the Women's
Gay & Lesbian Alliance and the AIDS
Health Project. Some of the items to
be auctioned are: wine tasting parties,
moonbght cruises, movie passes, con
cert tickets, haircuts and stylings, din
ners, objects d'art, and massages.Pre
view is at6pm and the auction begins at
7pm. Admission is $1. Hors d'oeuvres
will be available throughout the eve
ning. Cash, check. Visa, MasterCard
and American Express will be accepted.
The church is locted at 5353 Maple
Ave. For more info, contact Sue
Schraderat(214)526-6221.
ALBUQ UERQUE-Start making plans
proceeds will go to benefit the Dallas
Resource Center. For more info, call
Soundtrax Productions at(214)9860040.
AUSTIN - Shaman's Circle, a gay
men's empowerment group will offer
Coming Together: Gay Men and Les
bians,a weekend of sharing on a thou
sand-acre ranch in the Texas HillCoun
try on April 3-5 and again on May 2931. For more information about these
weekends and other events sponsored
by Shaman's Circle, please contact
liberty books at(512)495-9737
or(800)828-1279.
now to attend Wiminfest'92,May 22-
24 (Memorial Day Weekend). The
weekend will include lots of musicfrom
performers such as Havens, Marga
Gomez,Dissapear Fear,Venus Envy,
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everywhere - The 13th Annual
Conference of the Gay and Lesbian
Parents Coalition International
(GLPCI) will be held at the downtown
Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis, Indi
ana June 3-5. The conference will be a
gathering of parents, co-parents, part
ners, spouses and children. There will
be workshops, guest speakers, a ban
quet,a dance,entertianment,fireworks
and a family picnic. There will be a
Children's Conference for ages 6-12
and a Youth Conference for ages 13
and up. Childcare will be available for
infants to age five. For more informa
tion on GLPCI or on the conference,
please call (202) 583-8029 or write:
P.O. Box 50360, Washington, D.C.
20091.
FT. WORTH - Chris Williamson &
Tret Pure will be in concert at the
Orchestra Hall in Fort Worth on April
11th at 8pm. Tickets are available at
DALLAS - Looking for something new
and different to do? A lesbian Tupperware Party and fundraiser will be held
on April 26th from 2-5pm at the Dallas
Gay and Lesbian Center. Proceeds
will go to benefit the Texas Lesbian
Conference.For more info,or for pre-
sales and catalogues,call Susan at(214)
881-1467. Visa, MasterCard and Dis
cover will be accepted.
HOUSTON - Betsy will be celebrating
her Six Year Anniversary of The
RANCH on Sunday, April 26th —
don't miss the party! In addition to all
the anniversary activities,on Thursday,
April 9th, the Thursday Bowling
League will hold it's Award Ceremo
nies in the RANCH and on Sunday,
Curious Times in Dallas and Connec
April 12th, the Sunday Bowling
League will hold their awards in MS.
tions and Crosswords in Ft. Worth.
B'S.
HOUSTON - A Houston authoris seek
ing information,recollections and indi
viduals associated with Houston Gay
and Lesbian Pride Weeks ofthe past.
If you are willing to be interviewed or
have anything to contribute to a book
on Houston'sPride History,please con
HOUSTON - Nancy Ford invites ev
erybody to come on outto JULIETTE'S
PLACE every Thursday at 9pm when
she hosts Open Mike Night. Bring
your voice,favorite musical instrument
or your dancing shoes and show off
your talent!
tact Jazz at (713) 522-9325 or (713)
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Dear Agates
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS
Dear Agnes,
back and forth for months before we
I wrote to you back in November and
you published my letter in December's
Dimensions (letter signed "Miserable,
City Withheld").I wrote abouta woman
I had been dating for two years and I
finally broke up with her because we
always verbally and physically fought
Well, I ended up having to move be
cause she was constantly over at my
house causing problems all the time.
I'm so glad I did.I took your advice and
went to talk to someone.It helped alot.
Ifinally got the nerve to go outand meet
some people.Now I have lots offriends
physically met. I gave an in-depth de
scription of the kind of woman I am
and they are wonderful.I didn't think it
was possible I could have friends again
as much as my ex-lover was putting me
down all the time.
There were times when I started think
ing about her and got depressed. My
friends were right there to cheer me up
again. I want to say thanks to them for
being there,and thanks a million to you.
I'm a much happier person today!
VERY HAPPY IN:
Austin, TX
interested in. She knew that she didn't
fit the bill, but she continued to disillu
sion me. And,I began to fall in love..
.I compromised my standards the mo
ment I laid eyes on her. I accepted her
for the person I had grown to love
within — right down to the men's
BVD's and Stetson! But, she took ad
vantage of that love.
Although she claimed to have owned a
business, it became apparent that she
preferred to spend my money. There
were no contributions to the rent,food
or phone bill that she ran up accepting
collect calls from all over Texas! What
really hurt was her blatant disrespect
for me and my career, when she'd
scream at the top of her lungs about our
personal affairs during her temper tan
trums. Does my desire of a discreet
relationship make me homophobic?
As long as this is America and 1 have the
freedom to choose, 1 choose a woman
who looks like, acts like, and enjoys
being a woman.1 know that"Heartbro
ken" loves me; as 1 do her. But, as
Dear Happy,
It is great to hear that you are doing so
well! I wish you continued happiness
and success.
Dear Agnes,
This is in reference to your response to
"Heartbroken"(February 1992Dimen
sions),and your criticism of my former
mate.Maybe you wouldn't be sojudge
mental, if you were better informed...
"Heartbroken" and I wrote long letters
Arnold said, in the movie Torch Song
Trilogy,"... but, NOT enough!"
P.S. Hopefully, you have room to print
"the rest of the story."
Without "Love"
San Antonio, TX
Dear Without,
Thanks for filling us in. 1 realize that all
stories have two sides. Unfortunately,
in the letters 1 receive,there is only one
side of the story represented.
April '92 • Dimensions • Page 15
Dear Agnes,
I have a question I thought maybe you
could answer. I really don't get into
"butch" or "fluff. I am just me. Why
wear. It is always a good idea to get to
know people for who they are as indi
viduals. They will surprise you every
time. The woman with all the makeup
can't more women be like that?
I don't want someone who carries a
may be a great car mechanic, and the
wallet in their back pocket, nor do I
pocket may arrange flowers for a living
want someone that carries tons of
able, gentle, strong women anywhere?
... you just never know.
Perhaps Dimension's readers havesome
comments on this subject. I'd like to
hear from anyone who has an opinion
If so, point me in their direction.
on the stereotyping ofbutch and/or fluff
makeup in a purse.
Are there any down to earth, comfort
Looking For A Real
Relationship
Fort Worth,TX
woman with the wallet in her back
women!
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Write To "Agnes"
WITH Your
Dear Looking,
It's bad business to judge people on
how they look, what they wear, where
they carry their wallet(or how fat it is),
or how much makeup they do or don't
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CRUISING!
Cruises For Lesbian Women (and gay men too)
by Tasha Sumner
tions range from the Caribbean to the
Imagine sailing the ocean blue on aship
with hundreds ofwomen...gay woman.
Imagine that nobody cares if you kiss
So what's a cruise like and how do you
your lover in the dining room or hold
get on board? Well, we'll start with a
hands while you sunbathe on deck. If
you are single, imagine meeting other
single gay women from all over the
country (and the world) in one place.
little information about cruises in gen
eral and then move on to specific com
Sounds like fun, huh?
Twocompaniesare now offering cruises
for lesbians (others offer mixed - gay
men & lesbian — cruises). Destina
Nile.
panies.
THE CRUISE
Most cruise packages include every
thing except your travel to and from the
port city and your beverages(alcoholic
April '92 • Dimensions • Page 17
and non-alcoholic) while on board.
You'll also have to pay your own taxes,
and accommodations. Every cruise in
cludes nightly entertainment by some
gratuities and transfer fees.
of the best names in women's music.
Mostships offer one or two large dining
rooms as well as buffets in the lounge or
Past performers include(butaren'tlim
ited to)Chris Williamson,Teresa Trull
on deck. Most will make arrangements
and Tret Pure.
for special diets (vegetarian, diabetic,
salt-free, kosher, etc.) upon request
events with women from differentcom
when you make reservations. Food is
included in the price of the cruise.
If you are worried about being bored
while on board — don't! Most ships
have a lounge, one or more swimming
pools, and a gambling casino(depend
ing upon the ship). Activities range
from aerobic classes,dances and nightly
entertainment to 12-step meetings and
commitment ceremonies.
Most cruises offer planned tours and
activities while you are in a port, but
you are welcome to hit the local market
or explore on your own as long as you
are back on the ship in time for departirre.
What should you wear on a cruise?
Casual attire is fine although you will
be expected to "dress" for dinner(you
Olivia Cruises also offer meetings and
munities along the travel route. The
Greek cruise will offer a special cere
mony on the Isle of Lesbos for those
who wish to honor Sappho.The Alaska
cruise will offer plane rides over the
glaciers, hiking and other activities.
Special activities on Olivia cruises in
clude: singles nights, midnight buffets
on the deck, the "Dating Game", and
dancelessons. 12-step meetingsare also
available on all cruises.
Cruises for the remainder of 1992 in
clude: Alaska - 7 nights, June 19-26
leaving from Vancouver;and the Greek
Isles - 7 nights,September 14-21,leav
ing from Athens. A Mexican Riviera
Valentine's cruise is already scheduled
for February 13-20, 1993. This cruise
is 7 nights,leaves from San Diego,and
don't have to wear a tux or formal —
goes to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and
unless you just want to).
Puerto Vallarta.
THE COMPANIES
robin TYLER TOURS
OLIVIA CRUISES
1-800-631-6277
4400 Market Street
(818)893-4075
Oakland, CA 94068
Robin Tyler is well known for the suc
Olivia, the biggest name in women's
cess of her women's music and comedy
festivals and has had two sold-out all-
cruises, offers a variety of destinations
15842 Chase Street
Sepulveda, CA 91343
women cruises.Her nextcruise is sched
including; the Bahamas; the Mexican
Caribbean; the Mexican Riviera;
Alaska;and the Greek Isles(with a stop
at the Isle of Lesbos!). Prices start at
lucky group of women up the Egyptian
Nile. An optional, add-on tour ofIsrael
$795 per person all the way up to $2595
and a separate Nile cruise for men are
per person depending on destination
also available. Between now and the
uled for February 1993 and will take a
Nile cruises, Robin Tyler will offer a
Page 18• Dimensions •April '92
Greek cruises aresched
uled for April 23, May
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Phone: (2U) 826-7110
night Caribbean cruises
Ext. 302
leave on March 21,
photo safari in Africa July 4-21,1992.
Also in 1993,Robin Tyler will offer the
April 11, April 25,May
2,and June 13,1992.Prices start at$595 for
Caribbean cruises all the way up to S1495
"least expensive women's cruise ever"
for the greek craises.
to the West Coast of Mexico (leaving
from San Diego)July 3-10.Prices start
at$299 and you have your choice ofa3,
4 or seven day cruise. Although Robin
Tyler produces a major women's music
festival,"women's" music is not a part
PARKSIDE TRAVEL
1-800-552-1647
1431 South Main Street
Akron, Ohio 44301
Has only one cruise scheduled for seven
nightsin the Mexican Caribbean,leaving on
of the cruise. Entertainment runs the
January 9th,1993.Pricesstart at$1095 with
gamut from jazz to dance music and
includes comedy,C&W dance lessons
airfare included.
and lots more.
MIXED CRUISES(for gay men& women)
are also available from several companies.
for the lesbian, gay and
Their addresses and some basic information
feminist communities.
Books, music and more
are listed below.
ADVANCE-DAMRON
1-800-695-0880
10700 Northwest Frwy.,Suite 160
Houston, TX 77092
Inklings
Books cruises from other companies and
offers a Windjammer Sailing on the "Yan
kee Clipper" to Grenada on October 25th-
31st, 1992. This is a sailing ship and will
accommodate only 68 people.
1846 Richmond Ave.
Houston, Texas 77098
(713)521-3369
fantastic VOYAGE
305-463-3911
714 West Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, PL 33312
1992schedule includes cruises to the Baha
Open Tuesday - Sunday
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CoiWERSATIOSrS
With Biahia
Part X
BY NANCY FORD
Bianda was amazed at the ease in which the two-hundred some odd patrons(some odder than
others)flowed into and aroimd the club.It was the Power Hour atThe Storm Cellar—that weekly
post-work gathering of the lesbian community's movers and shakers.The subterranean meeting
place was once a huge wine cellar beneath Auntie Em's,Bianda's favorite restaurant. But since
the Reagan years, most of the wine served at Auntie Em's was generally stored in a cardboard
carton, leaving this voluminous cavem empty, echoing.
Butnottonight.Notduring Power Hour.The women crammed together,lined up in pseudo-rack
formation,somewhat akin to the wine bottles that had aged and ripened in thatsame room lifetimes
before. Many of them wore business suits and tasteful pumps,some comfortably, easily, while
others donned pantyhose only as an inevitable corporate disguise. On a good night they would
move together in one body,dancing in conversation and innuendo.Thisseemed to be a good night.
The women networked,drank,politicked,smoked and pontificated,thinly veiling their ancient
mating ritual.Two macfilUon years ago women huddled around a fire in a cave exchanging herbal
remedies, tribal songs and nurturing massages while their male counterparts pwunded the killing
trad.Tonight at The Storm Cellar women huddled together to organize fimding to propagate their
own social interests, or to share the name of a good investment broker, gynecologist or
veterinarian. With any luck these conversations de deux wdl later turn into invitations for a
cappucino nightcap upstairs at Auntie Em's.Perhaps later stiU some of the women,the one whose
planets and stars have aligned and linked double-heart fashion in the cosmos, will retire to the
nearest cave to exchange herbal remedies, tribal songs and tender nurturing massages.
Bianda scanned the periphery of the room looking for some human drama to entertain her.To
her left a group of five women discussed heatedly the difference between a lesbian and a gay
woman. Atthe comer tablejust beyond the debaters,two other women were having a confrontation
of another kind altogether. They stared at each other lustily as each raced to be the first to tonguetie a cherry stem.
"The one on the left.I give her a 5.5 for technical merit,but a perfect6 in artistic interpretation."
Amused,Bianda turned toward the direction of the quip.She recognized The Stranger, yet she
didn t. Farmliar anonymity. Say something, dummy, Bianda thought Say something quick,
something witty,something intelligent before this goddess is sucked Lck into the whirlpool,and
oii/o/my
h/e/orever.Bianda turned,and volleyed."Soooo,what's a well-adjusted,stable-looking
woman hke you domg m a tawdry place Wee this?"Bianda winced at her own triteness. That's it,
dazzle her with repartee.
The Stranger flashed a glistening smile,without doubtcausing atleast3or4fellow cave women
within her immediate sphere ofinfluence to lose their trains ofthought And if anyone could derail
a thought train, it would be tWs woman.She was diminuUve,barelv five feet tall in boots.Butshe
acted taU, confident.'Tawdry? Why whatever could you mean?" She spoke in a thick, halfmocking Southem Bellese. Again with the smile, except this time she partially concealed it's
radiance with a glass ofsoda and lime.'Tawdry? Why, my roommate just loves it when I come
home stained with Uquor I don't drink,reeking of cigarettes I don't smoke and six different kinds
of perfume I don't own."
Roommate? Bianda thought. Ten seconds into the conversation and she's already let me know
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that she doesn't have a lover,just a roommate.
Suddenly the sea surged,pitching her closer toward Bianda,gently pinning her between her and
the bar.The crowd ebbed,but The Stranger made no attempt to return to its previous position, her
body now somewhat jigsawing itself into Bianda's.
"This is kind of a neat place. Is it always this crowded?"
Aha,a new girl in town. Otherwise she would know that thisis the only nightofthe week it might
be dangerous tofire a cannon through the Storm Cellar's main throughway."Only when they're
lucky," Bianda offered. "Most of the time the bulk of the activity is going on upstairs in the
restaurant. You've never eaten at Auntie Em's?"
"No, my roommate and Ijust moved here about 3 weeks ago, and this is the first time we've,
I mean,I've gotten away from impacking boxes
Another roommate reference. Hmmmmm.
"- and I swore that ifI didn't get out to make some kind of human contact tonight,I'd just,I'd
just now The Stranger was fanning herself with a cocktail napkin."- well,Ijust felt like I was
going to explode!"She drained her soda,pteering over the edge of the glass at Bianda and actually
fluttering her eyelashes. As she leaned past Bianda to place her glass on the bar,Bianda detected
a faint hint of Jasmine.
Bianda realized that the Southern BeUe routine was no routine at all. Scarlett O'Hara lives, is
gay, and stood there before Bianda in all her Confederate splendor. She was nearly overcome by
a case of the vapors."Can I offer you another julep? — I mean soda — I mean, would you like
another drink?"
"Why how very kind of you. Yes, yes,I believe I would like a drink
Biandapivoted toward the bar,signaling for help.Before she could order another soda and lime.
The Stranger interrupted.
"- except this time I think I'd like something just a tad stronger. My daddy always drinks Jack
Daniels. And it's his birthday today, so I believe I'll have another Jack Daniels in my daddy's
honor. Straight, no rocks." Another smile, another flutter of the eyelashes. "But you have to
promise me,ifI get sUly you'll have to take care of me. After all, my roommate's out of town for
a couple days, and I have no one to rely upon to keep me out of trouble tonight."
Suddenly Bianda had an overwhelming urge to whistle Dixie."Well then,"Bianda said raising
her glass toward the south,"here's to Daddy, wherever he may be."
'Oh,I know where he is,"The Stranger stated matter-of-factly."He's in prison."She tossed the
drink down her throat in one swoop."Hejust doesn't imderstand my lifestyle, and he has such a
temper."
Bianda gulped air, then gulped the rest of her own cocktail in a single swallow.Her life passed
before her, followed by pages of a calendar flipping madly through the number of days, nights,
weeks it had been since she shared her bearskin,even for acouple hours, with another cave woman.
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This Month, Tasha Sumner Reviews:
HOUSTON
TOWN
by Deborah Powell
The END
of APRIL
by Penny Sumner
I've got two great (but very different)
mysteries to look at this month. The
alibi, Charlotte is the prime suspect.
firsi is Houston Town,the second in the
friend and upstairs neighbor while she
Hollis Carpenter Series by Deborah
sets out to find "whodunit."
Powell.
The setting is 1930s Houston. Hollis is
Along the way,Hollis finds a sheriffon
the take, a goofy and corrupt politician
sleeping soundly when she receives a
(who shows a remarkable resemblance
call from her friend Charlotte. Char
lotte has come home from a night out
to recent Texas gubernatorial candi
only to find a man's corp.se in her bed.
other corpse, and a charismatic woman
Hollis comes to the rescue, but Char
lotte refuses to tell anyone where she
was earlier in the evening. With no
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Hollis hides Charlotte with her gay
date, Clayton "Claytie" Williams), an
evangelist with a past. Wading through
offers of sex and money and dodging
threats on her life. Holli-S must figure
out how all these people fit together.
You may recall that I really liked Ms.
the same language. I still haven't fig
ured out whata"punt"is.(I think it may
Powell's first book, Bavou Citv Se
be a rowboat,butit could also be an oar,
crets. and Houston Town is a great
or even the act of rowing. If anybody
follow-up. If Larry McMurtry (author
out there knows, write me, I would
of Texasville and Lonesome Etovel
appreciate it!) This was a great story,
wrote big city mystery novels,this might
but the cultural differences in the lan
be what came out. The eccentricities
of her characters are delightful. Ms.
Powell's writings are bright, witty,and
thoroughly readable. She captures the
guage did make it hard for this Texas
girl to get through. Maybe a glossary in
the back would help?
Other than the problems with the lan
seediness of 1930's Houston with a
guage, I really enjoyed The End of
flair that few others could master.
April. Ms. Sumner shows great prom
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Our second novel is a mystery from
Penny Sumner.The End of April intro-
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i
Do you stand on your own two feet, or
do you allow other people to dictate
3. Are you always stressing your
your emotions and reactions? How do
good points to anyone who will
week?
you deal with the everyday crises of
listen?
life? Answer the following questions
4. Do you "throw a fit" when things
Yes or No to find out!
don't go your way?
5. Is it hard for you to make promises
t
because you hate to feel obligated?
t. Do you believe that age is a state
of mind?
2. Are you bored when you have to
stay home more than two nights a
/. Do you read books and articles on
self-improvement?
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2. Do you keep a close check on your
finances?
3. Do you keep a journal of day to
much of other people. You are fairly
self-confident, but you may be a bit
judgmental. Relax and have fun — you
day events?
are too serious about life and how it
4. Do you give your advice freely,
without prompting?
5. Do you have a hard time making a
should be lived.
3
decision until you know the facts?
t. Are you a "slave to fashion"?
2. Are you always borrowing clothes,
jewelry, tools, books, etc.?
3. Does money seem to slip through
your fingers?
4. Do you try to hide your problems
You are not very self-reliant, but you
help build up the self-confidence of
others. You may be too much of a
dreamer for your own good. Instead of
fantasizing, you should set out to make
just one of your dreams come true.
Once you've had a taste of success you
will become more self-reliant.
from friends and try to solve them
yourself?
5. Do you like romance novels?
If you have three or more "Yes"
answers in any category, read that
answer. If you have three "Yes"
answers in more than one category,
read both (or all three) answers.
You arc fairly extroverted and like to
do well in all your endeavors. You
are an independent thinker and don't
like any effort to change your mind.
You are courageous and imaginative,
however, you should listen more
closely to those around you — their
opinions and advice could be valu
able.
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You do not rely enough on your own
efforts and therefore you expect too
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Horoscope
What's in the stars for you this month?
ARBES
Balancing the physical, emotional,and
mental demands placed on you during
the first week of April could be tough.
A romantic alliance could have you
walking an emotional tightrope after
the 8th. Talk with friends to ease your
tionally draining situation could be at
the heart of your black mood. Make
changes now and the mood will im
prove immediately, if you wait the rift
may be permanent. Watch your money
closely after the 18th, your financial
picture looks murky for the rest of April
anxieties. Tensions ease towards
so batten down the hatches and cut out
month's end if you get differences out
some frivolous items in your budget.
in the open and talk them through.
UBO
TAURUS
Knowing when to quit can help in all
areas during the first part of April. Your
Tension that has been building in the
past few months starts to diminish dur
ing the first week of April. Both finan
love life,career & finances will al ben
cial and emotional worries will be eased
efit from quitting while you are ahead.
by a few happy coincidences early in
the month.The biggest problem you'll
have isjuggling home and career inter
ests. A good balance between the two
After the 17th you may have to spend
some time finishing up personal proj
ects.Outside responsibilities take up all
your time after the 24th. Take an occa
works well until after the 24th when
you'll have to put all your efforts to
sional time out or you won't make it
through!
wards yottr career.
GEMOJI
VIRGO
Put old hurts behind you and look to the
A project you started months ago will
future during the first week of April.
finally start to pay off during April.
Big (positive) changes are on the hori
zon and you need to be ready to take
Everything seems to be looking up this
advantage of them. After the lOth your
standstill, gets a jump start and your
love life is definitely improving.Change
is the watchword forApril,so getready I
social life will take a turn for the better.
You have what it takes this month to
attractnewfriendsandromance. Some
month. Your career, which seemed at a
one close to you might not be leveling
with you towards month's end. Pay
After the 24th you may finally have
time to get away for a long awaited
vacation, it may be a short one, but it
attention and don't get taken.
will cure your wanderlust for awhile.
CAACER
eibra
You tend to be more serious than usual
You may have taken on more responsi
during the first week of April. An emo
bilities than you can handle during the
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Propeity of the Center
off what you can or you'll be feeling
pretty exhausted. After the 15th you'll
be having an itch to get away from it all,
but you won't be able to. Turn this to
your advantage by pushing your career
ahead. You'll finally be able to relax
what you need to recharge you batter
ies. After the 21Sta new money-making
project could put a dent in your wallet
temporarily. Don't worry — you'll get
you investment back ... with interest!
after the 25th.
AQUARIUS
Problems at home or with family may
SCORPIO
Someone you care about could be play
ing on your sympathies to get what they
want during the first week of April. Be
firm and say "no", you won't be sorry.
After the 8th your social life takes the
spoUight and you are the prime attrac
tion.Yourcheerful attitude draws people
to you like a magnet. After the 24th the
pace will slow down and let you focus
on career matters.
cut into your free time during the first
week of April. Keep yourcool—a nice
getaway is in the works after the 6th. A
romantic attraction around the 19th may
be short-lived. Keep an eye on your
pocketbook or you could wind up over
spending. Your emotions swing wildly
after the 24th.Try to think things trough
logically instead of emotionally.
PISCES
An unpleasant argument with a close
SAGirrARIUS
Your charm will make you new friends
and let you enjoy old ones during the
first week of April. After the 6th, a
shock to your budget could cause some
friction between you and a partner. Be
careful what you say after the 20th or
you could make things even worse with
a tactless remark. Stay focused on the
friend could have you feeling down
during the first week of April. One of
you may want a more intimate relation
ship while the other does not — talk it
outand you'll be alright. Your creativ
ity is in the forefront during the second
and third week. Tension on the job
could mar your good mood after the
25th — don't let it get to you.
positive.
CAPRICORN
Your social calendar
fills up quickly dur
ing the first week of
April. Pick and
choose which invita
tions you accept
since demands on
your time will be
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A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (area code 505)
organizations
SIstsr Source Cooparative & Lesbian Resource Line
144 Harvard SE-258-2116
AMARILLO,TX (area code 806)
organizations
Lesbian/Gay Alliance • PC Box 9361 79105•359-4219
MCC ol Amarillo • PC Box 1275• 3724557
Business Delivery Systems
14902 Preston Rd. 75240 - 733-1108
Curious Times - Women's Books etc.
4008D Cedar Springs - 522-5887
Clubs
Sue Ellen's - 3903 Cedar Springs - 559-0707
organizations
Affirmation - PO Box 225831 75222 - 948-1546
AIDS Resource Center - P.O. Box 190712 75219
Asians & Friends - PO Box 9142 75209 -392-3339
Congregation Beth El Binah
ARLiNGTON.TX (area code 817)
organizations
P.O. Box 64460 752206 - 497-1591
Dallas Gay Alliance - P.O. Box 190712 75219 - 528-0144
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives
Gay/Lesbian Association ol UTA
P.O. Box 190712 75219 - 821-1653
P.O. Box 19348-77, UTA St. 76019• 794-5140
Dallas Gay Youlh Group
300 Turtle Creek Piaza #116 - 307-7203
AUSTiN.TX (area code 512)
CiUtTS
Nexus • 305 W. 5th • 472-5288
Dallas Outdoors • P.O. Box 35474 75235 • 276-5270
Dallas Tavern Guild - 3900 Lemmon Ave. #220 - 526-5292
Dignity/Dallas - PO Box 190133 75219 - 2268101
Rrst Church of Divine Ifetaphysics - 2701 Reagan
P.O. Box 683 75221 - 826-7110, Ext. 302
organizations
Foundation for Human Understanding - 5284233
Atlinnallon (Methodist)•7403 Shoal Greek • 45t-2329
Austin Latlno/a Lesbian/Gay Organization
GLAAD/Dalias - P.O. Box 190712 75219 - 526GLAD
P.O. Box 1350 78787 ■ 2808107
2727 Oak Lawn 75219 - 528-2811
Austin LesblantGay Political Caucus
Lesbian Information Line (UL)
P.O. Box 822 78767• 462-9888
P.O. Box 191443 75219 - 528-2426
Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus
Bound By Desire (Women's S/M Support Groi^)
Lesbian/Gay Poiiticai Coalition
P.O. Box 26583 78755 - 473-7104
P.O. Box 224424 75222 - 828-9882
Center lor Battered Women • Lesbian Grotp
385-518t or 928-9070 (hotline)
Gay/Lesbian Student Association at UT Austin
Lesbian Resource Center -1315 Skiies • 821-3999
Lesbian Visionaries • P.O. Box 191443 75219 -528-4087
Metropiex Republicans
458-3971 ■Box275TexasUnion 78712-7338
P.O. Box 191033 75219 - 941-8114
Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby • 601 W. 18lh St • 474-5475
Oak Lawn Community Services
Lesbian Mothers - Karen • 339-8508
Live Wire Productions • PO Box 141202 78714
Oak Lawn Symphonic Band
Metropolitan Community Church
1100 ^ringdale Rd. • 929-3660
Oasis Ministry • 5555 N. Lamar Blvd. til 01 • 441 -9191
P-Flag (Parents/Friends LesbiansGays) • 328-3830
Sapphlirel • Lesbian Social Groi^i
Meeting Address • 1700 S. Lamar
MaiSng Address • 201 W. Slassney, Ste. #321 78745-3156
Waterloo Counseling Center
507 Powell 78703 • 322-9654
Texas Human Rights Foundation
601 W.lBlh Si-4798473
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417
The Treehouse (Lesbian Mothers Support Group)
607NtjecesSt. 78701 -477-5822
DALLAS, TX (area code 214)
businesses
Advanced Electrolysis - 3209 Premier Dr. #124
Piano, TX 75075 - 424-7147
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P.O. Box 191094 75219- 5206108
P.O. Box 190973 75219 ■ 986-1751
PFLAG/Daiias - 5566640
SDA Kinship-POBox38454 75238 - 373-8484
WANT (Women In The Arts) 288-929/ 823-3105
Womyn Together • 3920 Cedar Springs -5284233
DENTON, TX (area code 817)
clubs
Bedo's -1215 E. University - 566-9910
businesses
Athena's Attic ■ books, jewelry, art, etc.
106 N. Austin St.-565-9755
organizations
COURAGE, lesbian Gay Student Org.
P.O. Box 5067 76203 • 382-3813
Harvest Metropolitan Community Church
5900 South Slemmons 76205 - 1-800-497-HMCC
FT. WORTH (area code 817)
organizations
Agape MCC • 5 SE Loop 820•535-5002
Aflirmatlon (Methodisl)•478-7837
RESPECT - Gay/Lesbian Association
828 Hardwood Rd.• HursL TX 76054
National Gay Alliance for Young Adults, Inc.
P.O. Box 190426
Dallas, TX 75219-0426•(214)307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4lh Floor - NY, NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Crisisllne
t-808SOS-GAYS
National Gay/Lesbian Task Force
1517 U Street NW
HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
businesses
Washington D.C. 20009 - 202-332-6483
The Fund for Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Ftoor - NY, NY 10012
Inklings • an alternative bookshop
1846 Richmond ■ 521-3369
ciubs
Ranch •9218 Buffalo Spdwy.•666-3464
Ms. B's • 9208 Buffalo Spdwy.•666-3356
XTC • 9212 Buffalo Spdwy.• 666-3356
organizations
AIDS Foundation -3927 Essex Lane• 623-6796
AIDS HOTLINE • do SwKchboard ■ 529-3211
NORMAN,OK (area code 405)
organizations
Women's Resource Center
P.O. Box 5089 73070
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations
Gay/Lesbian Students University of Houston
Oasis the Community Center
4800 Calhoun-529-3211
2135 NW 39th 73112-528AIDS
Gay & Lesbian Switchboard
Heriand Sister Resources,Inc.
P.O. Box 66591 77266 •529-3211
2312 NW39th 73112 - 521-9696
Houston Gay Political Caucus
P.O. Box 66664 77266-521-1000
Kingdom Community Church ■ 6t4 E. 19th •862-7533
Lambda ALANON • Lambda Center for Alchoholics
1214Joanne-521-9772
SAN ANGELO,TX (area code 915)
businesses
Books Etc., Inc. - Lesbian/Gay/Alternative Books
Lesbian/Gay Studsnts-Univ. Houston Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
Metropolitan Community Church Of The Resurrection
2410 W. Ave N 76904 - 942-1544
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A Femewst Perspective
A New Monthly Column From The Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby
WRinEN By Laurie Eiserloh, Executive Director
Many of you may have heard the term "Log Cabin Republican."This is the name of a nationwide
organization of individuals who are gay and yet support the Republican party. The name "Log
Cabin" refers to Abraham Lincoln's humble, and perhaps mythical, abode in the woods Illinois.
This is an unusual name considering how few lesbians are members of this organization. One can
almost picture alog cabin clubhouse with a sign on the door"Girls Keep Out." Also,the word"log"
conjures up certain phallic images.This connotation was probably not purposeful,but as Dr.Freud
said,"Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar." And sometimes, well...
Log Cabin members agree with the Republican party's economic ideas, but disagree with the
party s social stance on the issues of gay rights and choice. The goal of Log Cabin is to alter
repressive social policies by working within the party. Although I agree, in theory, with the Log
Cabin goals,I question if it is possible to separate the Republican party's economic policies from
its social policies. I also question whether we, as lesbians and as feminists, should support Log
Cabin.
The Reagan administration ushered in a new era of Republican politics whereby the Republican
party used organized religion and repressive social policies to gamer the votes ofindividuals who
would not benefit from the party's economic stance. This strategy depended heavily upon deepseated prejudices in American society and was aimed at middle class and working class Americans
who economically had nothing to gain by supporting the Republican party. However, these
individuals could rest assured that by supporting the Republican party that they were voting for
so-called "family-values.""Family values"is a catch phrase for policies that penalize lesbian/gay
people, women,and single parents. Thus,the economic and social goals of the Republican party
are inextricably connected and it may not be possible, as the Log Cabin Republicans suggest, to
support the Republican's economic policies without supporting their social policies.
We are all familiar with the Republican's racist and sexist stand on the issues. With respect to gay
and lesbian people, their stance is equally appalling. For instance, the Texas Republican Party
Platform states,"Homosexuality should not be presented as an acceptable lifestyle in schools ..
. no person should receive special privileges based on sexual preference — homosexuality
necrophilia, pedophilia, beastiality, or incest..." It also seeks to deny us custody and visitation
of our children. Although 1 know many Republicans who do not agree with the platform,few are
willing to do so publicly.
Even if it were possible to separate economic policies from social issues,1 do not see why women
should support the economic policies put forth by the Republican party. As women, we are far
more likely to be left without basic human rights such as health care. We are also far more likely
to care for the young and the elderly. These human services issues are not a priority in the
Republican party.
1 am not suggesting that we should offer our support to the Democratic party. Currently,1 know
of two races in the state of Texas where the Republican candidate may, in fact, be stronger on
progressive issues than the Democratic opposition. However, this is more the exception than the
rule. As lesbians and as feminists, it is important for us to engage in the political process and
understand how these issues of electoral politics affect our community.
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The I^ews
From Around the Region, the Country & the World
Meeting Between
Bush & Gays Sparks
Backlash
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Far Right
organizations have seized on a meeting
between the National Gay and Lesbian
Task Force and the Bush/Quayle '92
campaign to push anti-gay rhetoric to
the forefront of the presidential race
and attack gay and lesbian campaign
visibility.
NGLTF representatives met with Rob
NGLTF agenda is not the Republican
agenda and should not become part of
your re-election bid."
The Conservative Political Caucus,Pat
Robertson's "700 Club", the National
Association of Evangelicals and other
groups have also vilified the meeting.
Richard Land,Christian Life Commis
sion head,was quoted inThe Tennessean
as saying, "People who campaign for
office as pro-family are engaging in
hypocrisy when they court people whose
lifestyle is not...traditional."
ert Mosbacher,chair ofthe Bush reelec
The White House has distanced itself
tion campaign on February 13 in Wash
ington. D.C. The activists briefed the
campaign on discrimination,AIDS and
homophobic campaign rhetoric. Fol
lowing national media coverage of the
from the meeting,saying it was a"per
sonal decision" by Mosbacher.
"Gay people have every right to meet
with representatives ofour elected offi
cials," said NGLTF executive director
gay and lesbian issues.
Urvashi Vaid, who arranged the meet
ing.'These extremist groups are anti
democratic. In a panic because of in
creasing gay political organizing, they
are striking out at our visibility. Now
"Having the highest-ranking member
of your re-election campaign meet with
the homosexual lobby is a direct contra
capitulate to the bigotry of exu-emists,
or will he stand for tolerance and jus
meeting,several arch-conservative po
litical and religious groupsaggressively
condemned the meeting and demanded
President Bush disavow himself from
diction to your attempts to portray your
administration as pro-family," wrote
Rev. Morris Chapman,president of the
Southern Baptist Convention (SBQ,
and reported in the Washington Times.
"We call upon you to personally dis
avow any support or sympathy for the
homosexual civil rights agenda."
On February 24,Reps.William Danne-
meyer(R-CA),Newt Gingrich(R-GA)
the burden is on President Bush.Will he
tice?"
Anti-Gay Pressure On
In Oregon,Alabama &
Colorado
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A far-right
Christian organization has bombarded
Oregon's gay and lesbian community
with a number of statewide and local
and other conservative Congressmen
fired off a letter to Bush blasting the
anli-gay initiatives to be placed on the
meeting.'The invitation and meeting
wasa slap in the face to every voter who
bama,the state Senate is poised to vote
on a bill which would mandate that
schools teach that homosexuality is
affirms the traditional family. The
Page 8 • Dimensions •April '92
ballots this year. Meanwhile, in Ala
unacceptable and a criminal offense. At
for a list of organizations and contacts
the same time in Colorado,activists are
in the various states.
waging a battle againsta statewide an tigay initiative.
The Oregon Citizens Alliance, a farright group that initiated a successful
anti-gay measure in 1988, introduced
two statewide and three local initia
tives.
Onestatewide initiative amends the state
constitution to prohibit local, regional,
and state govemments in Oregon from
"promoting, encouraging, or facilitat
ing" homosexuality.
These initiatives would mean that gay
men and lesbians could lose their jobs
or homessimply because oftheir sexual
orientation, with no legal recourse.
Govemments could not issue permits
for gay pride marches, public facilities
could not be rented to gay organiza
tions,public libraries would berequired
to remove books that treat homosexual
ity neutrally or positively, and public
schools would be required to teach stu
dents that homosexuality is"abnormal,
wrong, unnatural, and perverse."
In Alabama, the State Senate Health
Committee unanimously approved ofa
bill mandating specific limits on sex
education in public schools. If passed,
the bill would require that schools re
move abortion and safer sex discus
sions in sex-ed classes, teach total ab
stinence as the only form of prevention
for AIDS,and teach that homosexual
ity is unacceptable and a criminal of
fense.
The Colorado for Family Values initia
tive, would exclude sexual orientation
from protected class status in any civil
rights laws in the state.
If you would like to get involved in the
fight to defeat these various initiatives,
you can contact the National Gay &
Lesbian Task Force at(202)332-6483
Students Collect
Ballots to End ROTO
Discriniination
WASHINGTON,D.C. - The National
Lesbian,Gay & Bisexual Student Cau
cus, an affiliate of the United States
Student Association(USS A)collected
close to four thousand postcard-like
ballots urging the President to rescind
the ROTC's and the Department of
Defense' discriminatory policy against
lesbian, gay and bisexual people. The
ballots were collected from over one-
hundred(100)campuses spanning over
thirty states.However,the ballots them
selvesrepresent voting studentsin fortyeight (48) states and even American
students as far away asPuerto Rico,the
United Kingdom and New Zealand.
The campaign is part of the Caucus'
"1992 Student vote Against Discrimi
nation." Each postcard-like ballot is a
potential student vote and conveys a
message that students are a voting con
stituency to be reckoned with for the
'92 Elections.
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networks, organizes and advocates for
lesbian,gay and bisexualstudents across
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the nation and in Washington, D.C.
Color in Diversity Program for NOW,
The U.S. Student Association is the
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ForTLC '92
DALLAS - The fifth annual Texas Les
bian Conference will take place on May
ence.
Kate Clinton, Lesbian-Feminist-Hu
morist,is scheduled for theconference's
Saturday nightentertainment.The Kate
Clinton concert is open to everyone.
Tickets are SIO in advance for confer
ence attendees and S12 for those not
attending the conference.
TLC will host more than 39 workshops
and will sponsor a round-table discus
sion open to gay men so that"commu
15-17 at the Southland Hotel in Down
nity gender issues" may be addressed.
town Dallas. The conference is spon
sored by Lesbian Visionaries and be
tween 600-1000 women are expected
The cost of the conference is on a slid
to attend.
ing scale of $35-$45. Rooms are re
served for conference participants at a
flat rate of $55 for up to four people.
The conference keynote speakers in
clude Laurie Eiserloh, lobbyist for the
Lesbian and Gay Rights Lobby;Emma
Home hospitality is also available if
requested in advance. Vendor space is
Perez,PhD.,AssistantProfessorof His
tory at UTEP and featured author of
Chicana Lesbians:The Girls Our Moth
For more information about TLC,call
(214) 740-3407. For travel arrange
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800-622-6988.
also available.
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What's Goia' On
A Monthly Usting Of Special Events All Around The Area
HOUSTON - Monica Grant returns
Sally Cavell and Altazar. There will
to Houston on Friday, April 3rd at
also be and Arts & Crafts Fair, work
8:30pm for a very distinctive comedy
shops, a fun run and dances held on
Saturday and Sunday nights. Housing
is available at the University of New
performance in the Downtown Market
Square Historic District's Bayou Ter
race (located in the historic Magnolia
Brewery).Taking the stage first will be
Dimension's (and Houston's) own
Nancy Ford dishing out her unique
brand of comedy. Tickets are $10-$20
and are available at INKLINGS Book
shop, at the door,or by calling Planet
Earth Productions at(713)528-0748.
DALLAS - The CATHEDRAL OF
HOPE MCC will hold its third annual
Shop 'til You Drop auction on Satur
Mexico dorms or from various hotels in
town. For housing and ticket informa
tion,please write: Wim infest,P.O.Box
80204,Albuquerque,NM 87198-0204.
DALLAS - Comedian/singer Monica
Grant will also be appearing in Dallas
on Saturday, April 4th at the Dallas
Gay Alliance Community Center
(2701 Reagan) at 8pm. Julie Mon-
danaro will open the concert. Tickets
are $10.00 in advance and are available
day,ApriI4th,1992.Proceeds will ben
efit the Lesbian Resource Centre,
at CURIOUS TIMES. A portion of the
Lesbian Visionaries and the Women's
Gay & Lesbian Alliance and the AIDS
Health Project. Some of the items to
be auctioned are: wine tasting parties,
moonbght cruises, movie passes, con
cert tickets, haircuts and stylings, din
ners, objects d'art, and massages.Pre
view is at6pm and the auction begins at
7pm. Admission is $1. Hors d'oeuvres
will be available throughout the eve
ning. Cash, check. Visa, MasterCard
and American Express will be accepted.
The church is locted at 5353 Maple
Ave. For more info, contact Sue
Schraderat(214)526-6221.
ALBUQ UERQUE-Start making plans
proceeds will go to benefit the Dallas
Resource Center. For more info, call
Soundtrax Productions at(214)9860040.
AUSTIN - Shaman's Circle, a gay
men's empowerment group will offer
Coming Together: Gay Men and Les
bians,a weekend of sharing on a thou
sand-acre ranch in the Texas HillCoun
try on April 3-5 and again on May 2931. For more information about these
weekends and other events sponsored
by Shaman's Circle, please contact
liberty books at(512)495-9737
or(800)828-1279.
now to attend Wiminfest'92,May 22-
24 (Memorial Day Weekend). The
weekend will include lots of musicfrom
performers such as Havens, Marga
Gomez,Dissapear Fear,Venus Envy,
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everywhere - The 13th Annual
Conference of the Gay and Lesbian
Parents Coalition International
(GLPCI) will be held at the downtown
Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis, Indi
ana June 3-5. The conference will be a
gathering of parents, co-parents, part
ners, spouses and children. There will
be workshops, guest speakers, a ban
quet,a dance,entertianment,fireworks
and a family picnic. There will be a
Children's Conference for ages 6-12
and a Youth Conference for ages 13
and up. Childcare will be available for
infants to age five. For more informa
tion on GLPCI or on the conference,
please call (202) 583-8029 or write:
P.O. Box 50360, Washington, D.C.
20091.
FT. WORTH - Chris Williamson &
Tret Pure will be in concert at the
Orchestra Hall in Fort Worth on April
11th at 8pm. Tickets are available at
DALLAS - Looking for something new
and different to do? A lesbian Tupperware Party and fundraiser will be held
on April 26th from 2-5pm at the Dallas
Gay and Lesbian Center. Proceeds
will go to benefit the Texas Lesbian
Conference.For more info,or for pre-
sales and catalogues,call Susan at(214)
881-1467. Visa, MasterCard and Dis
cover will be accepted.
HOUSTON - Betsy will be celebrating
her Six Year Anniversary of The
RANCH on Sunday, April 26th —
don't miss the party! In addition to all
the anniversary activities,on Thursday,
April 9th, the Thursday Bowling
League will hold it's Award Ceremo
nies in the RANCH and on Sunday,
Curious Times in Dallas and Connec
April 12th, the Sunday Bowling
League will hold their awards in MS.
tions and Crosswords in Ft. Worth.
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viduals associated with Houston Gay
and Lesbian Pride Weeks ofthe past.
If you are willing to be interviewed or
have anything to contribute to a book
on Houston'sPride History,please con
HOUSTON - Nancy Ford invites ev
erybody to come on outto JULIETTE'S
PLACE every Thursday at 9pm when
she hosts Open Mike Night. Bring
your voice,favorite musical instrument
or your dancing shoes and show off
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Dear Agates
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS
Dear Agnes,
back and forth for months before we
I wrote to you back in November and
you published my letter in December's
Dimensions (letter signed "Miserable,
City Withheld").I wrote abouta woman
I had been dating for two years and I
finally broke up with her because we
always verbally and physically fought
Well, I ended up having to move be
cause she was constantly over at my
house causing problems all the time.
I'm so glad I did.I took your advice and
went to talk to someone.It helped alot.
Ifinally got the nerve to go outand meet
some people.Now I have lots offriends
physically met. I gave an in-depth de
scription of the kind of woman I am
and they are wonderful.I didn't think it
was possible I could have friends again
as much as my ex-lover was putting me
down all the time.
There were times when I started think
ing about her and got depressed. My
friends were right there to cheer me up
again. I want to say thanks to them for
being there,and thanks a million to you.
I'm a much happier person today!
VERY HAPPY IN:
Austin, TX
interested in. She knew that she didn't
fit the bill, but she continued to disillu
sion me. And,I began to fall in love..
.I compromised my standards the mo
ment I laid eyes on her. I accepted her
for the person I had grown to love
within — right down to the men's
BVD's and Stetson! But, she took ad
vantage of that love.
Although she claimed to have owned a
business, it became apparent that she
preferred to spend my money. There
were no contributions to the rent,food
or phone bill that she ran up accepting
collect calls from all over Texas! What
really hurt was her blatant disrespect
for me and my career, when she'd
scream at the top of her lungs about our
personal affairs during her temper tan
trums. Does my desire of a discreet
relationship make me homophobic?
As long as this is America and 1 have the
freedom to choose, 1 choose a woman
who looks like, acts like, and enjoys
being a woman.1 know that"Heartbro
ken" loves me; as 1 do her. But, as
Dear Happy,
It is great to hear that you are doing so
well! I wish you continued happiness
and success.
Dear Agnes,
This is in reference to your response to
"Heartbroken"(February 1992Dimen
sions),and your criticism of my former
mate.Maybe you wouldn't be sojudge
mental, if you were better informed...
"Heartbroken" and I wrote long letters
Arnold said, in the movie Torch Song
Trilogy,"... but, NOT enough!"
P.S. Hopefully, you have room to print
"the rest of the story."
Without "Love"
San Antonio, TX
Dear Without,
Thanks for filling us in. 1 realize that all
stories have two sides. Unfortunately,
in the letters 1 receive,there is only one
side of the story represented.
April '92 • Dimensions • Page 15
Dear Agnes,
I have a question I thought maybe you
could answer. I really don't get into
"butch" or "fluff. I am just me. Why
wear. It is always a good idea to get to
know people for who they are as indi
viduals. They will surprise you every
time. The woman with all the makeup
can't more women be like that?
I don't want someone who carries a
may be a great car mechanic, and the
wallet in their back pocket, nor do I
pocket may arrange flowers for a living
want someone that carries tons of
able, gentle, strong women anywhere?
... you just never know.
Perhaps Dimension's readers havesome
comments on this subject. I'd like to
hear from anyone who has an opinion
If so, point me in their direction.
on the stereotyping ofbutch and/or fluff
makeup in a purse.
Are there any down to earth, comfort
Looking For A Real
Relationship
Fort Worth,TX
woman with the wallet in her back
women!
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WITH Your
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or how much makeup they do or don't
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CRUISING!
Cruises For Lesbian Women (and gay men too)
by Tasha Sumner
tions range from the Caribbean to the
Imagine sailing the ocean blue on aship
with hundreds ofwomen...gay woman.
Imagine that nobody cares if you kiss
So what's a cruise like and how do you
your lover in the dining room or hold
get on board? Well, we'll start with a
hands while you sunbathe on deck. If
you are single, imagine meeting other
single gay women from all over the
country (and the world) in one place.
little information about cruises in gen
eral and then move on to specific com
Sounds like fun, huh?
Twocompaniesare now offering cruises
for lesbians (others offer mixed - gay
men & lesbian — cruises). Destina
Nile.
panies.
THE CRUISE
Most cruise packages include every
thing except your travel to and from the
port city and your beverages(alcoholic
April '92 • Dimensions • Page 17
and non-alcoholic) while on board.
You'll also have to pay your own taxes,
and accommodations. Every cruise in
cludes nightly entertainment by some
gratuities and transfer fees.
of the best names in women's music.
Mostships offer one or two large dining
rooms as well as buffets in the lounge or
Past performers include(butaren'tlim
ited to)Chris Williamson,Teresa Trull
on deck. Most will make arrangements
and Tret Pure.
for special diets (vegetarian, diabetic,
salt-free, kosher, etc.) upon request
events with women from differentcom
when you make reservations. Food is
included in the price of the cruise.
If you are worried about being bored
while on board — don't! Most ships
have a lounge, one or more swimming
pools, and a gambling casino(depend
ing upon the ship). Activities range
from aerobic classes,dances and nightly
entertainment to 12-step meetings and
commitment ceremonies.
Most cruises offer planned tours and
activities while you are in a port, but
you are welcome to hit the local market
or explore on your own as long as you
are back on the ship in time for departirre.
What should you wear on a cruise?
Casual attire is fine although you will
be expected to "dress" for dinner(you
Olivia Cruises also offer meetings and
munities along the travel route. The
Greek cruise will offer a special cere
mony on the Isle of Lesbos for those
who wish to honor Sappho.The Alaska
cruise will offer plane rides over the
glaciers, hiking and other activities.
Special activities on Olivia cruises in
clude: singles nights, midnight buffets
on the deck, the "Dating Game", and
dancelessons. 12-step meetingsare also
available on all cruises.
Cruises for the remainder of 1992 in
clude: Alaska - 7 nights, June 19-26
leaving from Vancouver;and the Greek
Isles - 7 nights,September 14-21,leav
ing from Athens. A Mexican Riviera
Valentine's cruise is already scheduled
for February 13-20, 1993. This cruise
is 7 nights,leaves from San Diego,and
don't have to wear a tux or formal —
goes to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and
unless you just want to).
Puerto Vallarta.
THE COMPANIES
robin TYLER TOURS
OLIVIA CRUISES
1-800-631-6277
4400 Market Street
(818)893-4075
Oakland, CA 94068
Robin Tyler is well known for the suc
Olivia, the biggest name in women's
cess of her women's music and comedy
festivals and has had two sold-out all-
cruises, offers a variety of destinations
15842 Chase Street
Sepulveda, CA 91343
women cruises.Her nextcruise is sched
including; the Bahamas; the Mexican
Caribbean; the Mexican Riviera;
Alaska;and the Greek Isles(with a stop
at the Isle of Lesbos!). Prices start at
lucky group of women up the Egyptian
Nile. An optional, add-on tour ofIsrael
$795 per person all the way up to $2595
and a separate Nile cruise for men are
per person depending on destination
also available. Between now and the
uled for February 1993 and will take a
Nile cruises, Robin Tyler will offer a
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Greek cruises aresched
uled for April 23, May
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night Caribbean cruises
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leave on March 21,
photo safari in Africa July 4-21,1992.
Also in 1993,Robin Tyler will offer the
April 11, April 25,May
2,and June 13,1992.Prices start at$595 for
Caribbean cruises all the way up to S1495
"least expensive women's cruise ever"
for the greek craises.
to the West Coast of Mexico (leaving
from San Diego)July 3-10.Prices start
at$299 and you have your choice ofa3,
4 or seven day cruise. Although Robin
Tyler produces a major women's music
festival,"women's" music is not a part
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Has only one cruise scheduled for seven
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gamut from jazz to dance music and
includes comedy,C&W dance lessons
airfare included.
and lots more.
MIXED CRUISES(for gay men& women)
are also available from several companies.
for the lesbian, gay and
Their addresses and some basic information
feminist communities.
Books, music and more
are listed below.
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1-800-695-0880
10700 Northwest Frwy.,Suite 160
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Inklings
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CoiWERSATIOSrS
With Biahia
Part X
BY NANCY FORD
Bianda was amazed at the ease in which the two-hundred some odd patrons(some odder than
others)flowed into and aroimd the club.It was the Power Hour atThe Storm Cellar—that weekly
post-work gathering of the lesbian community's movers and shakers.The subterranean meeting
place was once a huge wine cellar beneath Auntie Em's,Bianda's favorite restaurant. But since
the Reagan years, most of the wine served at Auntie Em's was generally stored in a cardboard
carton, leaving this voluminous cavem empty, echoing.
Butnottonight.Notduring Power Hour.The women crammed together,lined up in pseudo-rack
formation,somewhat akin to the wine bottles that had aged and ripened in thatsame room lifetimes
before. Many of them wore business suits and tasteful pumps,some comfortably, easily, while
others donned pantyhose only as an inevitable corporate disguise. On a good night they would
move together in one body,dancing in conversation and innuendo.Thisseemed to be a good night.
The women networked,drank,politicked,smoked and pontificated,thinly veiling their ancient
mating ritual.Two macfilUon years ago women huddled around a fire in a cave exchanging herbal
remedies, tribal songs and nurturing massages while their male counterparts pwunded the killing
trad.Tonight at The Storm Cellar women huddled together to organize fimding to propagate their
own social interests, or to share the name of a good investment broker, gynecologist or
veterinarian. With any luck these conversations de deux wdl later turn into invitations for a
cappucino nightcap upstairs at Auntie Em's.Perhaps later stiU some of the women,the one whose
planets and stars have aligned and linked double-heart fashion in the cosmos, will retire to the
nearest cave to exchange herbal remedies, tribal songs and tender nurturing massages.
Bianda scanned the periphery of the room looking for some human drama to entertain her.To
her left a group of five women discussed heatedly the difference between a lesbian and a gay
woman. Atthe comer tablejust beyond the debaters,two other women were having a confrontation
of another kind altogether. They stared at each other lustily as each raced to be the first to tonguetie a cherry stem.
"The one on the left.I give her a 5.5 for technical merit,but a perfect6 in artistic interpretation."
Amused,Bianda turned toward the direction of the quip.She recognized The Stranger, yet she
didn t. Farmliar anonymity. Say something, dummy, Bianda thought Say something quick,
something witty,something intelligent before this goddess is sucked Lck into the whirlpool,and
oii/o/my
h/e/orever.Bianda turned,and volleyed."Soooo,what's a well-adjusted,stable-looking
woman hke you domg m a tawdry place Wee this?"Bianda winced at her own triteness. That's it,
dazzle her with repartee.
The Stranger flashed a glistening smile,without doubtcausing atleast3or4fellow cave women
within her immediate sphere ofinfluence to lose their trains ofthought And if anyone could derail
a thought train, it would be tWs woman.She was diminuUve,barelv five feet tall in boots.Butshe
acted taU, confident.'Tawdry? Why whatever could you mean?" She spoke in a thick, halfmocking Southem Bellese. Again with the smile, except this time she partially concealed it's
radiance with a glass ofsoda and lime.'Tawdry? Why, my roommate just loves it when I come
home stained with Uquor I don't drink,reeking of cigarettes I don't smoke and six different kinds
of perfume I don't own."
Roommate? Bianda thought. Ten seconds into the conversation and she's already let me know
Page 22• Dimensions •April '92
that she doesn't have a lover,just a roommate.
Suddenly the sea surged,pitching her closer toward Bianda,gently pinning her between her and
the bar.The crowd ebbed,but The Stranger made no attempt to return to its previous position, her
body now somewhat jigsawing itself into Bianda's.
"This is kind of a neat place. Is it always this crowded?"
Aha,a new girl in town. Otherwise she would know that thisis the only nightofthe week it might
be dangerous tofire a cannon through the Storm Cellar's main throughway."Only when they're
lucky," Bianda offered. "Most of the time the bulk of the activity is going on upstairs in the
restaurant. You've never eaten at Auntie Em's?"
"No, my roommate and Ijust moved here about 3 weeks ago, and this is the first time we've,
I mean,I've gotten away from impacking boxes
Another roommate reference. Hmmmmm.
"- and I swore that ifI didn't get out to make some kind of human contact tonight,I'd just,I'd
just now The Stranger was fanning herself with a cocktail napkin."- well,Ijust felt like I was
going to explode!"She drained her soda,pteering over the edge of the glass at Bianda and actually
fluttering her eyelashes. As she leaned past Bianda to place her glass on the bar,Bianda detected
a faint hint of Jasmine.
Bianda realized that the Southern BeUe routine was no routine at all. Scarlett O'Hara lives, is
gay, and stood there before Bianda in all her Confederate splendor. She was nearly overcome by
a case of the vapors."Can I offer you another julep? — I mean soda — I mean, would you like
another drink?"
"Why how very kind of you. Yes, yes,I believe I would like a drink
Biandapivoted toward the bar,signaling for help.Before she could order another soda and lime.
The Stranger interrupted.
"- except this time I think I'd like something just a tad stronger. My daddy always drinks Jack
Daniels. And it's his birthday today, so I believe I'll have another Jack Daniels in my daddy's
honor. Straight, no rocks." Another smile, another flutter of the eyelashes. "But you have to
promise me,ifI get sUly you'll have to take care of me. After all, my roommate's out of town for
a couple days, and I have no one to rely upon to keep me out of trouble tonight."
Suddenly Bianda had an overwhelming urge to whistle Dixie."Well then,"Bianda said raising
her glass toward the south,"here's to Daddy, wherever he may be."
'Oh,I know where he is,"The Stranger stated matter-of-factly."He's in prison."She tossed the
drink down her throat in one swoop."Hejust doesn't imderstand my lifestyle, and he has such a
temper."
Bianda gulped air, then gulped the rest of her own cocktail in a single swallow.Her life passed
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This Month, Tasha Sumner Reviews:
HOUSTON
TOWN
by Deborah Powell
The END
of APRIL
by Penny Sumner
I've got two great (but very different)
mysteries to look at this month. The
alibi, Charlotte is the prime suspect.
firsi is Houston Town,the second in the
friend and upstairs neighbor while she
Hollis Carpenter Series by Deborah
sets out to find "whodunit."
Powell.
The setting is 1930s Houston. Hollis is
Along the way,Hollis finds a sheriffon
the take, a goofy and corrupt politician
sleeping soundly when she receives a
(who shows a remarkable resemblance
call from her friend Charlotte. Char
lotte has come home from a night out
to recent Texas gubernatorial candi
only to find a man's corp.se in her bed.
other corpse, and a charismatic woman
Hollis comes to the rescue, but Char
lotte refuses to tell anyone where she
was earlier in the evening. With no
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Hollis hides Charlotte with her gay
date, Clayton "Claytie" Williams), an
evangelist with a past. Wading through
offers of sex and money and dodging
threats on her life. Holli-S must figure
out how all these people fit together.
You may recall that I really liked Ms.
the same language. I still haven't fig
ured out whata"punt"is.(I think it may
Powell's first book, Bavou Citv Se
be a rowboat,butit could also be an oar,
crets. and Houston Town is a great
or even the act of rowing. If anybody
follow-up. If Larry McMurtry (author
out there knows, write me, I would
of Texasville and Lonesome Etovel
appreciate it!) This was a great story,
wrote big city mystery novels,this might
but the cultural differences in the lan
be what came out. The eccentricities
of her characters are delightful. Ms.
Powell's writings are bright, witty,and
thoroughly readable. She captures the
guage did make it hard for this Texas
girl to get through. Maybe a glossary in
the back would help?
Other than the problems with the lan
seediness of 1930's Houston with a
guage, I really enjoyed The End of
flair that few others could master.
April. Ms. Sumner shows great prom
ise as a mystery writer.
Our second novel is a mystery from
Penny Sumner.The End of April intro-
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April are available at your local book
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t
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finances?
3. Do you keep a journal of day to
much of other people. You are fairly
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judgmental. Relax and have fun — you
day events?
are too serious about life and how it
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t. Are you a "slave to fashion"?
2. Are you always borrowing clothes,
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3. Does money seem to slip through
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4. Do you try to hide your problems
You are not very self-reliant, but you
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Horoscope
What's in the stars for you this month?
ARBES
Balancing the physical, emotional,and
mental demands placed on you during
the first week of April could be tough.
A romantic alliance could have you
walking an emotional tightrope after
the 8th. Talk with friends to ease your
tionally draining situation could be at
the heart of your black mood. Make
changes now and the mood will im
prove immediately, if you wait the rift
may be permanent. Watch your money
closely after the 18th, your financial
picture looks murky for the rest of April
anxieties. Tensions ease towards
so batten down the hatches and cut out
month's end if you get differences out
some frivolous items in your budget.
in the open and talk them through.
UBO
TAURUS
Knowing when to quit can help in all
areas during the first part of April. Your
Tension that has been building in the
past few months starts to diminish dur
ing the first week of April. Both finan
love life,career & finances will al ben
cial and emotional worries will be eased
efit from quitting while you are ahead.
by a few happy coincidences early in
the month.The biggest problem you'll
have isjuggling home and career inter
ests. A good balance between the two
After the 17th you may have to spend
some time finishing up personal proj
ects.Outside responsibilities take up all
your time after the 24th. Take an occa
works well until after the 24th when
you'll have to put all your efforts to
sional time out or you won't make it
through!
wards yottr career.
GEMOJI
VIRGO
Put old hurts behind you and look to the
A project you started months ago will
future during the first week of April.
finally start to pay off during April.
Big (positive) changes are on the hori
zon and you need to be ready to take
Everything seems to be looking up this
advantage of them. After the lOth your
standstill, gets a jump start and your
love life is definitely improving.Change
is the watchword forApril,so getready I
social life will take a turn for the better.
You have what it takes this month to
attractnewfriendsandromance. Some
month. Your career, which seemed at a
one close to you might not be leveling
with you towards month's end. Pay
After the 24th you may finally have
time to get away for a long awaited
vacation, it may be a short one, but it
attention and don't get taken.
will cure your wanderlust for awhile.
CAACER
eibra
You tend to be more serious than usual
You may have taken on more responsi
during the first week of April. An emo
bilities than you can handle during the
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Propeity of the Center
off what you can or you'll be feeling
pretty exhausted. After the 15th you'll
be having an itch to get away from it all,
but you won't be able to. Turn this to
your advantage by pushing your career
ahead. You'll finally be able to relax
what you need to recharge you batter
ies. After the 21Sta new money-making
project could put a dent in your wallet
temporarily. Don't worry — you'll get
you investment back ... with interest!
after the 25th.
AQUARIUS
Problems at home or with family may
SCORPIO
Someone you care about could be play
ing on your sympathies to get what they
want during the first week of April. Be
firm and say "no", you won't be sorry.
After the 8th your social life takes the
spoUight and you are the prime attrac
tion.Yourcheerful attitude draws people
to you like a magnet. After the 24th the
pace will slow down and let you focus
on career matters.
cut into your free time during the first
week of April. Keep yourcool—a nice
getaway is in the works after the 6th. A
romantic attraction around the 19th may
be short-lived. Keep an eye on your
pocketbook or you could wind up over
spending. Your emotions swing wildly
after the 24th.Try to think things trough
logically instead of emotionally.
PISCES
An unpleasant argument with a close
SAGirrARIUS
Your charm will make you new friends
and let you enjoy old ones during the
first week of April. After the 6th, a
shock to your budget could cause some
friction between you and a partner. Be
careful what you say after the 20th or
you could make things even worse with
a tactless remark. Stay focused on the
friend could have you feeling down
during the first week of April. One of
you may want a more intimate relation
ship while the other does not — talk it
outand you'll be alright. Your creativ
ity is in the forefront during the second
and third week. Tension on the job
could mar your good mood after the
25th — don't let it get to you.
positive.
CAPRICORN
Your social calendar
fills up quickly dur
ing the first week of
April. Pick and
choose which invita
tions you accept
since demands on
your time will be
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ThB DiRBCTORr
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (area code 505)
organizations
SIstsr Source Cooparative & Lesbian Resource Line
144 Harvard SE-258-2116
AMARILLO,TX (area code 806)
organizations
Lesbian/Gay Alliance • PC Box 9361 79105•359-4219
MCC ol Amarillo • PC Box 1275• 3724557
Business Delivery Systems
14902 Preston Rd. 75240 - 733-1108
Curious Times - Women's Books etc.
4008D Cedar Springs - 522-5887
Clubs
Sue Ellen's - 3903 Cedar Springs - 559-0707
organizations
Affirmation - PO Box 225831 75222 - 948-1546
AIDS Resource Center - P.O. Box 190712 75219
Asians & Friends - PO Box 9142 75209 -392-3339
Congregation Beth El Binah
ARLiNGTON.TX (area code 817)
organizations
P.O. Box 64460 752206 - 497-1591
Dallas Gay Alliance - P.O. Box 190712 75219 - 528-0144
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives
Gay/Lesbian Association ol UTA
P.O. Box 190712 75219 - 821-1653
P.O. Box 19348-77, UTA St. 76019• 794-5140
Dallas Gay Youlh Group
300 Turtle Creek Piaza #116 - 307-7203
AUSTiN.TX (area code 512)
CiUtTS
Nexus • 305 W. 5th • 472-5288
Dallas Outdoors • P.O. Box 35474 75235 • 276-5270
Dallas Tavern Guild - 3900 Lemmon Ave. #220 - 526-5292
Dignity/Dallas - PO Box 190133 75219 - 2268101
Rrst Church of Divine Ifetaphysics - 2701 Reagan
P.O. Box 683 75221 - 826-7110, Ext. 302
organizations
Foundation for Human Understanding - 5284233
Atlinnallon (Methodist)•7403 Shoal Greek • 45t-2329
Austin Latlno/a Lesbian/Gay Organization
GLAAD/Dalias - P.O. Box 190712 75219 - 526GLAD
P.O. Box 1350 78787 ■ 2808107
2727 Oak Lawn 75219 - 528-2811
Austin LesblantGay Political Caucus
Lesbian Information Line (UL)
P.O. Box 822 78767• 462-9888
P.O. Box 191443 75219 - 528-2426
Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus
Bound By Desire (Women's S/M Support Groi^)
Lesbian/Gay Poiiticai Coalition
P.O. Box 26583 78755 - 473-7104
P.O. Box 224424 75222 - 828-9882
Center lor Battered Women • Lesbian Grotp
385-518t or 928-9070 (hotline)
Gay/Lesbian Student Association at UT Austin
Lesbian Resource Center -1315 Skiies • 821-3999
Lesbian Visionaries • P.O. Box 191443 75219 -528-4087
Metropiex Republicans
458-3971 ■Box275TexasUnion 78712-7338
P.O. Box 191033 75219 - 941-8114
Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby • 601 W. 18lh St • 474-5475
Oak Lawn Community Services
Lesbian Mothers - Karen • 339-8508
Live Wire Productions • PO Box 141202 78714
Oak Lawn Symphonic Band
Metropolitan Community Church
1100 ^ringdale Rd. • 929-3660
Oasis Ministry • 5555 N. Lamar Blvd. til 01 • 441 -9191
P-Flag (Parents/Friends LesbiansGays) • 328-3830
Sapphlirel • Lesbian Social Groi^i
Meeting Address • 1700 S. Lamar
MaiSng Address • 201 W. Slassney, Ste. #321 78745-3156
Waterloo Counseling Center
507 Powell 78703 • 322-9654
Texas Human Rights Foundation
601 W.lBlh Si-4798473
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417
The Treehouse (Lesbian Mothers Support Group)
607NtjecesSt. 78701 -477-5822
DALLAS, TX (area code 214)
businesses
Advanced Electrolysis - 3209 Premier Dr. #124
Piano, TX 75075 - 424-7147
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P.O. Box 191094 75219- 5206108
P.O. Box 190973 75219 ■ 986-1751
PFLAG/Daiias - 5566640
SDA Kinship-POBox38454 75238 - 373-8484
WANT (Women In The Arts) 288-929/ 823-3105
Womyn Together • 3920 Cedar Springs -5284233
DENTON, TX (area code 817)
clubs
Bedo's -1215 E. University - 566-9910
businesses
Athena's Attic ■ books, jewelry, art, etc.
106 N. Austin St.-565-9755
organizations
COURAGE, lesbian Gay Student Org.
P.O. Box 5067 76203 • 382-3813
Harvest Metropolitan Community Church
5900 South Slemmons 76205 - 1-800-497-HMCC
FT. WORTH (area code 817)
organizations
Agape MCC • 5 SE Loop 820•535-5002
Aflirmatlon (Methodisl)•478-7837
RESPECT - Gay/Lesbian Association
828 Hardwood Rd.• HursL TX 76054
National Gay Alliance for Young Adults, Inc.
P.O. Box 190426
Dallas, TX 75219-0426•(214)307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4lh Floor - NY, NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Crisisllne
t-808SOS-GAYS
National Gay/Lesbian Task Force
1517 U Street NW
HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
businesses
Washington D.C. 20009 - 202-332-6483
The Fund for Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Ftoor - NY, NY 10012
Inklings • an alternative bookshop
1846 Richmond ■ 521-3369
ciubs
Ranch •9218 Buffalo Spdwy.•666-3464
Ms. B's • 9208 Buffalo Spdwy.•666-3356
XTC • 9212 Buffalo Spdwy.• 666-3356
organizations
AIDS Foundation -3927 Essex Lane• 623-6796
AIDS HOTLINE • do SwKchboard ■ 529-3211
NORMAN,OK (area code 405)
organizations
Women's Resource Center
P.O. Box 5089 73070
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations
Gay/Lesbian Students University of Houston
Oasis the Community Center
4800 Calhoun-529-3211
2135 NW 39th 73112-528AIDS
Gay & Lesbian Switchboard
Heriand Sister Resources,Inc.
P.O. Box 66591 77266 •529-3211
2312 NW39th 73112 - 521-9696
Houston Gay Political Caucus
P.O. Box 66664 77266-521-1000
Kingdom Community Church ■ 6t4 E. 19th •862-7533
Lambda ALANON • Lambda Center for Alchoholics
1214Joanne-521-9772
SAN ANGELO,TX (area code 915)
businesses
Books Etc., Inc. - Lesbian/Gay/Alternative Books
Lesbian/Gay Studsnts-Univ. Houston Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
Metropolitan Community Church Of The Resurrection
2410 W. Ave N 76904 - 942-1544
1919Decatur-861-9t49
SAN ANTONIO,TX (area code 512)
Montrose Counseling Center
900 Lovetl #203 77006 •529-0037
Montrose Pool League/Billiards ■ PJ 863-8482
PWA Coalition - Houston • t475 W. Gray #163• 522-5428
Womynspace • P.O. Box 980601 77098-0601
Women's Softball League •643t Pineshade ■ 868-6256
clubs
Memories•6402 Callaghan • 340-1241
Nexus San Antonio ■ 8021 Pinebrook • 341-2818
organizations
DIgnity/San Antonio - 202 N. St. Mary's - 349-3632
Integrity/San Antonio
LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
P.O. Box 150006 78212 - 684-4920
businesses
202 Holland 78212 - 822-1121
Ellie's Garden ■ 2812 34th St.• 796-0880
Lambda Students Center -1140 W. Woodlawn Ave.
organizations
LISA (Lesbian Information SA) - 828-LISA (5472)
SALGA - San Antonio Lesbian & Gay Assembly - 733-7300
Lubbock Lesbian/Gay Alliance & Wild Wilde West Prod.
River City Living Metropolitan Community Church
P.O. Box 64746 79464• 796-2403
SALSA - San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance
P.O. BOX12715 78212-SALSALine7381225
Community Outreach Center & Outreach AA fTues.@
8pm) • 102 N.Ave.S-866-4380
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
P.O. Box 120113 78212-9313
San Antonio Tavern Guild - 822-2823
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 - 1-808221-7044
Conference For Catholic Lesbians
P.O. Box 436, Planetarium Station - New 'fork, NY 10024
GLAAD/USA - 80 Varick St. #3E - NY, NY 10013
Hate Crime Line - 1-800-347-HATE
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GWF, Sincere; Affectionate; Roman
say I've spoiled myself. I'm tired of
tic; Cute"soft-butch"; Versatile in hob
being alone with a great lifestyle, and
am looking for a beautiful lesbian His
panic or Anglo woman. I'm a one per
son person and can be very good to the
right woman. I want someone who is
ready to make a permanent commit
ment and be with me. However,I can't
bies, interests; Seeking feminine com
panion(21-35)in Ft.Worth-Dallas area.
Reply to Box #377.
HANDSOME, generous, lovable GF
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A Femewst Perspective
A New Monthly Column From The Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby
WRinEN By Laurie Eiserloh, Executive Director
Many of you may have heard the term "Log Cabin Republican."This is the name of a nationwide
organization of individuals who are gay and yet support the Republican party. The name "Log
Cabin" refers to Abraham Lincoln's humble, and perhaps mythical, abode in the woods Illinois.
This is an unusual name considering how few lesbians are members of this organization. One can
almost picture alog cabin clubhouse with a sign on the door"Girls Keep Out." Also,the word"log"
conjures up certain phallic images.This connotation was probably not purposeful,but as Dr.Freud
said,"Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar." And sometimes, well...
Log Cabin members agree with the Republican party's economic ideas, but disagree with the
party s social stance on the issues of gay rights and choice. The goal of Log Cabin is to alter
repressive social policies by working within the party. Although I agree, in theory, with the Log
Cabin goals,I question if it is possible to separate the Republican party's economic policies from
its social policies. I also question whether we, as lesbians and as feminists, should support Log
Cabin.
The Reagan administration ushered in a new era of Republican politics whereby the Republican
party used organized religion and repressive social policies to gamer the votes ofindividuals who
would not benefit from the party's economic stance. This strategy depended heavily upon deepseated prejudices in American society and was aimed at middle class and working class Americans
who economically had nothing to gain by supporting the Republican party. However, these
individuals could rest assured that by supporting the Republican party that they were voting for
so-called "family-values.""Family values"is a catch phrase for policies that penalize lesbian/gay
people, women,and single parents. Thus,the economic and social goals of the Republican party
are inextricably connected and it may not be possible, as the Log Cabin Republicans suggest, to
support the Republican's economic policies without supporting their social policies.
We are all familiar with the Republican's racist and sexist stand on the issues. With respect to gay
and lesbian people, their stance is equally appalling. For instance, the Texas Republican Party
Platform states,"Homosexuality should not be presented as an acceptable lifestyle in schools ..
. no person should receive special privileges based on sexual preference — homosexuality
necrophilia, pedophilia, beastiality, or incest..." It also seeks to deny us custody and visitation
of our children. Although 1 know many Republicans who do not agree with the platform,few are
willing to do so publicly.
Even if it were possible to separate economic policies from social issues,1 do not see why women
should support the economic policies put forth by the Republican party. As women, we are far
more likely to be left without basic human rights such as health care. We are also far more likely
to care for the young and the elderly. These human services issues are not a priority in the
Republican party.
1 am not suggesting that we should offer our support to the Democratic party. Currently,1 know
of two races in the state of Texas where the Republican candidate may, in fact, be stronger on
progressive issues than the Democratic opposition. However, this is more the exception than the
rule. As lesbians and as feminists, it is important for us to engage in the political process and
understand how these issues of electoral politics affect our community.
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The I^ews
From Around the Region, the Country & the World
Meeting Between
Bush & Gays Sparks
Backlash
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Far Right
organizations have seized on a meeting
between the National Gay and Lesbian
Task Force and the Bush/Quayle '92
campaign to push anti-gay rhetoric to
the forefront of the presidential race
and attack gay and lesbian campaign
visibility.
NGLTF representatives met with Rob
NGLTF agenda is not the Republican
agenda and should not become part of
your re-election bid."
The Conservative Political Caucus,Pat
Robertson's "700 Club", the National
Association of Evangelicals and other
groups have also vilified the meeting.
Richard Land,Christian Life Commis
sion head,was quoted inThe Tennessean
as saying, "People who campaign for
office as pro-family are engaging in
hypocrisy when they court people whose
lifestyle is not...traditional."
ert Mosbacher,chair ofthe Bush reelec
The White House has distanced itself
tion campaign on February 13 in Wash
ington. D.C. The activists briefed the
campaign on discrimination,AIDS and
homophobic campaign rhetoric. Fol
lowing national media coverage of the
from the meeting,saying it was a"per
sonal decision" by Mosbacher.
"Gay people have every right to meet
with representatives ofour elected offi
cials," said NGLTF executive director
gay and lesbian issues.
Urvashi Vaid, who arranged the meet
ing.'These extremist groups are anti
democratic. In a panic because of in
creasing gay political organizing, they
are striking out at our visibility. Now
"Having the highest-ranking member
of your re-election campaign meet with
the homosexual lobby is a direct contra
capitulate to the bigotry of exu-emists,
or will he stand for tolerance and jus
meeting,several arch-conservative po
litical and religious groupsaggressively
condemned the meeting and demanded
President Bush disavow himself from
diction to your attempts to portray your
administration as pro-family," wrote
Rev. Morris Chapman,president of the
Southern Baptist Convention (SBQ,
and reported in the Washington Times.
"We call upon you to personally dis
avow any support or sympathy for the
homosexual civil rights agenda."
On February 24,Reps.William Danne-
meyer(R-CA),Newt Gingrich(R-GA)
the burden is on President Bush.Will he
tice?"
Anti-Gay Pressure On
In Oregon,Alabama &
Colorado
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A far-right
Christian organization has bombarded
Oregon's gay and lesbian community
with a number of statewide and local
and other conservative Congressmen
fired off a letter to Bush blasting the
anli-gay initiatives to be placed on the
meeting.'The invitation and meeting
wasa slap in the face to every voter who
bama,the state Senate is poised to vote
on a bill which would mandate that
schools teach that homosexuality is
affirms the traditional family. The
Page 8 • Dimensions •April '92
ballots this year. Meanwhile, in Ala
unacceptable and a criminal offense. At
for a list of organizations and contacts
the same time in Colorado,activists are
in the various states.
waging a battle againsta statewide an tigay initiative.
The Oregon Citizens Alliance, a farright group that initiated a successful
anti-gay measure in 1988, introduced
two statewide and three local initia
tives.
Onestatewide initiative amends the state
constitution to prohibit local, regional,
and state govemments in Oregon from
"promoting, encouraging, or facilitat
ing" homosexuality.
These initiatives would mean that gay
men and lesbians could lose their jobs
or homessimply because oftheir sexual
orientation, with no legal recourse.
Govemments could not issue permits
for gay pride marches, public facilities
could not be rented to gay organiza
tions,public libraries would berequired
to remove books that treat homosexual
ity neutrally or positively, and public
schools would be required to teach stu
dents that homosexuality is"abnormal,
wrong, unnatural, and perverse."
In Alabama, the State Senate Health
Committee unanimously approved ofa
bill mandating specific limits on sex
education in public schools. If passed,
the bill would require that schools re
move abortion and safer sex discus
sions in sex-ed classes, teach total ab
stinence as the only form of prevention
for AIDS,and teach that homosexual
ity is unacceptable and a criminal of
fense.
The Colorado for Family Values initia
tive, would exclude sexual orientation
from protected class status in any civil
rights laws in the state.
If you would like to get involved in the
fight to defeat these various initiatives,
you can contact the National Gay &
Lesbian Task Force at(202)332-6483
Students Collect
Ballots to End ROTO
Discriniination
WASHINGTON,D.C. - The National
Lesbian,Gay & Bisexual Student Cau
cus, an affiliate of the United States
Student Association(USS A)collected
close to four thousand postcard-like
ballots urging the President to rescind
the ROTC's and the Department of
Defense' discriminatory policy against
lesbian, gay and bisexual people. The
ballots were collected from over one-
hundred(100)campuses spanning over
thirty states.However,the ballots them
selvesrepresent voting studentsin fortyeight (48) states and even American
students as far away asPuerto Rico,the
United Kingdom and New Zealand.
The campaign is part of the Caucus'
"1992 Student vote Against Discrimi
nation." Each postcard-like ballot is a
potential student vote and conveys a
message that students are a voting con
stituency to be reckoned with for the
'92 Elections.
The ballots were distributed at both
small and big, rural and urban cam
puses. The highest return came from
campusesthroughoutthe Central,South
and Southeast,extending from Arizona
to Florida and the Atlantic Ocean.C^puses in the Dimensions distribution
area that participated include: Rice,
SMU,A&M,UT North Texas,UT Ar
lington, UT Austin, UT San Antonio,
Oklahoma State, and the Univ.ofOkla
homa at Norman.
The National Lesbian,Gay & Bisexual
Caucus is an affiliate of USSA and
networks, organizes and advocates for
lesbian,gay and bisexualstudents across
April '92 • Dimensions • Page 9
the nation and in Washington, D.C.
Color in Diversity Program for NOW,
The U.S. Student Association is the
and current Coordinator of Leadership
for the Black Gay and Lesbian Confer
country's oldest, largest and most di
verse national student union represent
ing close to four million students to the
White House, U.S. Congress, Federal
Education Deparunent and in the na
tional higher education community.
Dallas Gearing Up
ForTLC '92
DALLAS - The fifth annual Texas Les
bian Conference will take place on May
ence.
Kate Clinton, Lesbian-Feminist-Hu
morist,is scheduled for theconference's
Saturday nightentertainment.The Kate
Clinton concert is open to everyone.
Tickets are SIO in advance for confer
ence attendees and S12 for those not
attending the conference.
TLC will host more than 39 workshops
and will sponsor a round-table discus
sion open to gay men so that"commu
15-17 at the Southland Hotel in Down
nity gender issues" may be addressed.
town Dallas. The conference is spon
sored by Lesbian Visionaries and be
tween 600-1000 women are expected
The cost of the conference is on a slid
to attend.
ing scale of $35-$45. Rooms are re
served for conference participants at a
flat rate of $55 for up to four people.
The conference keynote speakers in
clude Laurie Eiserloh, lobbyist for the
Lesbian and Gay Rights Lobby;Emma
Home hospitality is also available if
requested in advance. Vendor space is
Perez,PhD.,AssistantProfessorof His
tory at UTEP and featured author of
Chicana Lesbians:The Girls Our Moth
For more information about TLC,call
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What's Goia' On
A Monthly Usting Of Special Events All Around The Area
HOUSTON - Monica Grant returns
Sally Cavell and Altazar. There will
to Houston on Friday, April 3rd at
also be and Arts & Crafts Fair, work
8:30pm for a very distinctive comedy
shops, a fun run and dances held on
Saturday and Sunday nights. Housing
is available at the University of New
performance in the Downtown Market
Square Historic District's Bayou Ter
race (located in the historic Magnolia
Brewery).Taking the stage first will be
Dimension's (and Houston's) own
Nancy Ford dishing out her unique
brand of comedy. Tickets are $10-$20
and are available at INKLINGS Book
shop, at the door,or by calling Planet
Earth Productions at(713)528-0748.
DALLAS - The CATHEDRAL OF
HOPE MCC will hold its third annual
Shop 'til You Drop auction on Satur
Mexico dorms or from various hotels in
town. For housing and ticket informa
tion,please write: Wim infest,P.O.Box
80204,Albuquerque,NM 87198-0204.
DALLAS - Comedian/singer Monica
Grant will also be appearing in Dallas
on Saturday, April 4th at the Dallas
Gay Alliance Community Center
(2701 Reagan) at 8pm. Julie Mon-
danaro will open the concert. Tickets
are $10.00 in advance and are available
day,ApriI4th,1992.Proceeds will ben
efit the Lesbian Resource Centre,
at CURIOUS TIMES. A portion of the
Lesbian Visionaries and the Women's
Gay & Lesbian Alliance and the AIDS
Health Project. Some of the items to
be auctioned are: wine tasting parties,
moonbght cruises, movie passes, con
cert tickets, haircuts and stylings, din
ners, objects d'art, and massages.Pre
view is at6pm and the auction begins at
7pm. Admission is $1. Hors d'oeuvres
will be available throughout the eve
ning. Cash, check. Visa, MasterCard
and American Express will be accepted.
The church is locted at 5353 Maple
Ave. For more info, contact Sue
Schraderat(214)526-6221.
ALBUQ UERQUE-Start making plans
proceeds will go to benefit the Dallas
Resource Center. For more info, call
Soundtrax Productions at(214)9860040.
AUSTIN - Shaman's Circle, a gay
men's empowerment group will offer
Coming Together: Gay Men and Les
bians,a weekend of sharing on a thou
sand-acre ranch in the Texas HillCoun
try on April 3-5 and again on May 2931. For more information about these
weekends and other events sponsored
by Shaman's Circle, please contact
liberty books at(512)495-9737
or(800)828-1279.
now to attend Wiminfest'92,May 22-
24 (Memorial Day Weekend). The
weekend will include lots of musicfrom
performers such as Havens, Marga
Gomez,Dissapear Fear,Venus Envy,
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everywhere - The 13th Annual
Conference of the Gay and Lesbian
Parents Coalition International
(GLPCI) will be held at the downtown
Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis, Indi
ana June 3-5. The conference will be a
gathering of parents, co-parents, part
ners, spouses and children. There will
be workshops, guest speakers, a ban
quet,a dance,entertianment,fireworks
and a family picnic. There will be a
Children's Conference for ages 6-12
and a Youth Conference for ages 13
and up. Childcare will be available for
infants to age five. For more informa
tion on GLPCI or on the conference,
please call (202) 583-8029 or write:
P.O. Box 50360, Washington, D.C.
20091.
FT. WORTH - Chris Williamson &
Tret Pure will be in concert at the
Orchestra Hall in Fort Worth on April
11th at 8pm. Tickets are available at
DALLAS - Looking for something new
and different to do? A lesbian Tupperware Party and fundraiser will be held
on April 26th from 2-5pm at the Dallas
Gay and Lesbian Center. Proceeds
will go to benefit the Texas Lesbian
Conference.For more info,or for pre-
sales and catalogues,call Susan at(214)
881-1467. Visa, MasterCard and Dis
cover will be accepted.
HOUSTON - Betsy will be celebrating
her Six Year Anniversary of The
RANCH on Sunday, April 26th —
don't miss the party! In addition to all
the anniversary activities,on Thursday,
April 9th, the Thursday Bowling
League will hold it's Award Ceremo
nies in the RANCH and on Sunday,
Curious Times in Dallas and Connec
April 12th, the Sunday Bowling
League will hold their awards in MS.
tions and Crosswords in Ft. Worth.
B'S.
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ing information,recollections and indi
viduals associated with Houston Gay
and Lesbian Pride Weeks ofthe past.
If you are willing to be interviewed or
have anything to contribute to a book
on Houston'sPride History,please con
HOUSTON - Nancy Ford invites ev
erybody to come on outto JULIETTE'S
PLACE every Thursday at 9pm when
she hosts Open Mike Night. Bring
your voice,favorite musical instrument
or your dancing shoes and show off
your talent!
tact Jazz at (713) 522-9325 or (713)
527-9111.
tuesdays • steak night
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Sunday variety show
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Dear Agates
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS
Dear Agnes,
back and forth for months before we
I wrote to you back in November and
you published my letter in December's
Dimensions (letter signed "Miserable,
City Withheld").I wrote abouta woman
I had been dating for two years and I
finally broke up with her because we
always verbally and physically fought
Well, I ended up having to move be
cause she was constantly over at my
house causing problems all the time.
I'm so glad I did.I took your advice and
went to talk to someone.It helped alot.
Ifinally got the nerve to go outand meet
some people.Now I have lots offriends
physically met. I gave an in-depth de
scription of the kind of woman I am
and they are wonderful.I didn't think it
was possible I could have friends again
as much as my ex-lover was putting me
down all the time.
There were times when I started think
ing about her and got depressed. My
friends were right there to cheer me up
again. I want to say thanks to them for
being there,and thanks a million to you.
I'm a much happier person today!
VERY HAPPY IN:
Austin, TX
interested in. She knew that she didn't
fit the bill, but she continued to disillu
sion me. And,I began to fall in love..
.I compromised my standards the mo
ment I laid eyes on her. I accepted her
for the person I had grown to love
within — right down to the men's
BVD's and Stetson! But, she took ad
vantage of that love.
Although she claimed to have owned a
business, it became apparent that she
preferred to spend my money. There
were no contributions to the rent,food
or phone bill that she ran up accepting
collect calls from all over Texas! What
really hurt was her blatant disrespect
for me and my career, when she'd
scream at the top of her lungs about our
personal affairs during her temper tan
trums. Does my desire of a discreet
relationship make me homophobic?
As long as this is America and 1 have the
freedom to choose, 1 choose a woman
who looks like, acts like, and enjoys
being a woman.1 know that"Heartbro
ken" loves me; as 1 do her. But, as
Dear Happy,
It is great to hear that you are doing so
well! I wish you continued happiness
and success.
Dear Agnes,
This is in reference to your response to
"Heartbroken"(February 1992Dimen
sions),and your criticism of my former
mate.Maybe you wouldn't be sojudge
mental, if you were better informed...
"Heartbroken" and I wrote long letters
Arnold said, in the movie Torch Song
Trilogy,"... but, NOT enough!"
P.S. Hopefully, you have room to print
"the rest of the story."
Without "Love"
San Antonio, TX
Dear Without,
Thanks for filling us in. 1 realize that all
stories have two sides. Unfortunately,
in the letters 1 receive,there is only one
side of the story represented.
April '92 • Dimensions • Page 15
Dear Agnes,
I have a question I thought maybe you
could answer. I really don't get into
"butch" or "fluff. I am just me. Why
wear. It is always a good idea to get to
know people for who they are as indi
viduals. They will surprise you every
time. The woman with all the makeup
can't more women be like that?
I don't want someone who carries a
may be a great car mechanic, and the
wallet in their back pocket, nor do I
pocket may arrange flowers for a living
want someone that carries tons of
able, gentle, strong women anywhere?
... you just never know.
Perhaps Dimension's readers havesome
comments on this subject. I'd like to
hear from anyone who has an opinion
If so, point me in their direction.
on the stereotyping ofbutch and/or fluff
makeup in a purse.
Are there any down to earth, comfort
Looking For A Real
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CRUISING!
Cruises For Lesbian Women (and gay men too)
by Tasha Sumner
tions range from the Caribbean to the
Imagine sailing the ocean blue on aship
with hundreds ofwomen...gay woman.
Imagine that nobody cares if you kiss
So what's a cruise like and how do you
your lover in the dining room or hold
get on board? Well, we'll start with a
hands while you sunbathe on deck. If
you are single, imagine meeting other
single gay women from all over the
country (and the world) in one place.
little information about cruises in gen
eral and then move on to specific com
Sounds like fun, huh?
Twocompaniesare now offering cruises
for lesbians (others offer mixed - gay
men & lesbian — cruises). Destina
Nile.
panies.
THE CRUISE
Most cruise packages include every
thing except your travel to and from the
port city and your beverages(alcoholic
April '92 • Dimensions • Page 17
and non-alcoholic) while on board.
You'll also have to pay your own taxes,
and accommodations. Every cruise in
cludes nightly entertainment by some
gratuities and transfer fees.
of the best names in women's music.
Mostships offer one or two large dining
rooms as well as buffets in the lounge or
Past performers include(butaren'tlim
ited to)Chris Williamson,Teresa Trull
on deck. Most will make arrangements
and Tret Pure.
for special diets (vegetarian, diabetic,
salt-free, kosher, etc.) upon request
events with women from differentcom
when you make reservations. Food is
included in the price of the cruise.
If you are worried about being bored
while on board — don't! Most ships
have a lounge, one or more swimming
pools, and a gambling casino(depend
ing upon the ship). Activities range
from aerobic classes,dances and nightly
entertainment to 12-step meetings and
commitment ceremonies.
Most cruises offer planned tours and
activities while you are in a port, but
you are welcome to hit the local market
or explore on your own as long as you
are back on the ship in time for departirre.
What should you wear on a cruise?
Casual attire is fine although you will
be expected to "dress" for dinner(you
Olivia Cruises also offer meetings and
munities along the travel route. The
Greek cruise will offer a special cere
mony on the Isle of Lesbos for those
who wish to honor Sappho.The Alaska
cruise will offer plane rides over the
glaciers, hiking and other activities.
Special activities on Olivia cruises in
clude: singles nights, midnight buffets
on the deck, the "Dating Game", and
dancelessons. 12-step meetingsare also
available on all cruises.
Cruises for the remainder of 1992 in
clude: Alaska - 7 nights, June 19-26
leaving from Vancouver;and the Greek
Isles - 7 nights,September 14-21,leav
ing from Athens. A Mexican Riviera
Valentine's cruise is already scheduled
for February 13-20, 1993. This cruise
is 7 nights,leaves from San Diego,and
don't have to wear a tux or formal —
goes to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and
unless you just want to).
Puerto Vallarta.
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Robin Tyler is well known for the suc
Olivia, the biggest name in women's
cess of her women's music and comedy
festivals and has had two sold-out all-
cruises, offers a variety of destinations
15842 Chase Street
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women cruises.Her nextcruise is sched
including; the Bahamas; the Mexican
Caribbean; the Mexican Riviera;
Alaska;and the Greek Isles(with a stop
at the Isle of Lesbos!). Prices start at
lucky group of women up the Egyptian
Nile. An optional, add-on tour ofIsrael
$795 per person all the way up to $2595
and a separate Nile cruise for men are
per person depending on destination
also available. Between now and the
uled for February 1993 and will take a
Nile cruises, Robin Tyler will offer a
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Also in 1993,Robin Tyler will offer the
April 11, April 25,May
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Caribbean cruises all the way up to S1495
"least expensive women's cruise ever"
for the greek craises.
to the West Coast of Mexico (leaving
from San Diego)July 3-10.Prices start
at$299 and you have your choice ofa3,
4 or seven day cruise. Although Robin
Tyler produces a major women's music
festival,"women's" music is not a part
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MIXED CRUISES(for gay men& women)
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Their addresses and some basic information
feminist communities.
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CoiWERSATIOSrS
With Biahia
Part X
BY NANCY FORD
Bianda was amazed at the ease in which the two-hundred some odd patrons(some odder than
others)flowed into and aroimd the club.It was the Power Hour atThe Storm Cellar—that weekly
post-work gathering of the lesbian community's movers and shakers.The subterranean meeting
place was once a huge wine cellar beneath Auntie Em's,Bianda's favorite restaurant. But since
the Reagan years, most of the wine served at Auntie Em's was generally stored in a cardboard
carton, leaving this voluminous cavem empty, echoing.
Butnottonight.Notduring Power Hour.The women crammed together,lined up in pseudo-rack
formation,somewhat akin to the wine bottles that had aged and ripened in thatsame room lifetimes
before. Many of them wore business suits and tasteful pumps,some comfortably, easily, while
others donned pantyhose only as an inevitable corporate disguise. On a good night they would
move together in one body,dancing in conversation and innuendo.Thisseemed to be a good night.
The women networked,drank,politicked,smoked and pontificated,thinly veiling their ancient
mating ritual.Two macfilUon years ago women huddled around a fire in a cave exchanging herbal
remedies, tribal songs and nurturing massages while their male counterparts pwunded the killing
trad.Tonight at The Storm Cellar women huddled together to organize fimding to propagate their
own social interests, or to share the name of a good investment broker, gynecologist or
veterinarian. With any luck these conversations de deux wdl later turn into invitations for a
cappucino nightcap upstairs at Auntie Em's.Perhaps later stiU some of the women,the one whose
planets and stars have aligned and linked double-heart fashion in the cosmos, will retire to the
nearest cave to exchange herbal remedies, tribal songs and tender nurturing massages.
Bianda scanned the periphery of the room looking for some human drama to entertain her.To
her left a group of five women discussed heatedly the difference between a lesbian and a gay
woman. Atthe comer tablejust beyond the debaters,two other women were having a confrontation
of another kind altogether. They stared at each other lustily as each raced to be the first to tonguetie a cherry stem.
"The one on the left.I give her a 5.5 for technical merit,but a perfect6 in artistic interpretation."
Amused,Bianda turned toward the direction of the quip.She recognized The Stranger, yet she
didn t. Farmliar anonymity. Say something, dummy, Bianda thought Say something quick,
something witty,something intelligent before this goddess is sucked Lck into the whirlpool,and
oii/o/my
h/e/orever.Bianda turned,and volleyed."Soooo,what's a well-adjusted,stable-looking
woman hke you domg m a tawdry place Wee this?"Bianda winced at her own triteness. That's it,
dazzle her with repartee.
The Stranger flashed a glistening smile,without doubtcausing atleast3or4fellow cave women
within her immediate sphere ofinfluence to lose their trains ofthought And if anyone could derail
a thought train, it would be tWs woman.She was diminuUve,barelv five feet tall in boots.Butshe
acted taU, confident.'Tawdry? Why whatever could you mean?" She spoke in a thick, halfmocking Southem Bellese. Again with the smile, except this time she partially concealed it's
radiance with a glass ofsoda and lime.'Tawdry? Why, my roommate just loves it when I come
home stained with Uquor I don't drink,reeking of cigarettes I don't smoke and six different kinds
of perfume I don't own."
Roommate? Bianda thought. Ten seconds into the conversation and she's already let me know
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that she doesn't have a lover,just a roommate.
Suddenly the sea surged,pitching her closer toward Bianda,gently pinning her between her and
the bar.The crowd ebbed,but The Stranger made no attempt to return to its previous position, her
body now somewhat jigsawing itself into Bianda's.
"This is kind of a neat place. Is it always this crowded?"
Aha,a new girl in town. Otherwise she would know that thisis the only nightofthe week it might
be dangerous tofire a cannon through the Storm Cellar's main throughway."Only when they're
lucky," Bianda offered. "Most of the time the bulk of the activity is going on upstairs in the
restaurant. You've never eaten at Auntie Em's?"
"No, my roommate and Ijust moved here about 3 weeks ago, and this is the first time we've,
I mean,I've gotten away from impacking boxes
Another roommate reference. Hmmmmm.
"- and I swore that ifI didn't get out to make some kind of human contact tonight,I'd just,I'd
just now The Stranger was fanning herself with a cocktail napkin."- well,Ijust felt like I was
going to explode!"She drained her soda,pteering over the edge of the glass at Bianda and actually
fluttering her eyelashes. As she leaned past Bianda to place her glass on the bar,Bianda detected
a faint hint of Jasmine.
Bianda realized that the Southern BeUe routine was no routine at all. Scarlett O'Hara lives, is
gay, and stood there before Bianda in all her Confederate splendor. She was nearly overcome by
a case of the vapors."Can I offer you another julep? — I mean soda — I mean, would you like
another drink?"
"Why how very kind of you. Yes, yes,I believe I would like a drink
Biandapivoted toward the bar,signaling for help.Before she could order another soda and lime.
The Stranger interrupted.
"- except this time I think I'd like something just a tad stronger. My daddy always drinks Jack
Daniels. And it's his birthday today, so I believe I'll have another Jack Daniels in my daddy's
honor. Straight, no rocks." Another smile, another flutter of the eyelashes. "But you have to
promise me,ifI get sUly you'll have to take care of me. After all, my roommate's out of town for
a couple days, and I have no one to rely upon to keep me out of trouble tonight."
Suddenly Bianda had an overwhelming urge to whistle Dixie."Well then,"Bianda said raising
her glass toward the south,"here's to Daddy, wherever he may be."
'Oh,I know where he is,"The Stranger stated matter-of-factly."He's in prison."She tossed the
drink down her throat in one swoop."Hejust doesn't imderstand my lifestyle, and he has such a
temper."
Bianda gulped air, then gulped the rest of her own cocktail in a single swallow.Her life passed
before her, followed by pages of a calendar flipping madly through the number of days, nights,
weeks it had been since she shared her bearskin,even for acouple hours, with another cave woman.
Before she could
speak,the woman had
ordered two more
drinks, smiling, flut
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Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Music, Movies, Etc.
This Month, Tasha Sumner Reviews:
HOUSTON
TOWN
by Deborah Powell
The END
of APRIL
by Penny Sumner
I've got two great (but very different)
mysteries to look at this month. The
alibi, Charlotte is the prime suspect.
firsi is Houston Town,the second in the
friend and upstairs neighbor while she
Hollis Carpenter Series by Deborah
sets out to find "whodunit."
Powell.
The setting is 1930s Houston. Hollis is
Along the way,Hollis finds a sheriffon
the take, a goofy and corrupt politician
sleeping soundly when she receives a
(who shows a remarkable resemblance
call from her friend Charlotte. Char
lotte has come home from a night out
to recent Texas gubernatorial candi
only to find a man's corp.se in her bed.
other corpse, and a charismatic woman
Hollis comes to the rescue, but Char
lotte refuses to tell anyone where she
was earlier in the evening. With no
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Hollis hides Charlotte with her gay
date, Clayton "Claytie" Williams), an
evangelist with a past. Wading through
offers of sex and money and dodging
threats on her life. Holli-S must figure
out how all these people fit together.
You may recall that I really liked Ms.
the same language. I still haven't fig
ured out whata"punt"is.(I think it may
Powell's first book, Bavou Citv Se
be a rowboat,butit could also be an oar,
crets. and Houston Town is a great
or even the act of rowing. If anybody
follow-up. If Larry McMurtry (author
out there knows, write me, I would
of Texasville and Lonesome Etovel
appreciate it!) This was a great story,
wrote big city mystery novels,this might
but the cultural differences in the lan
be what came out. The eccentricities
of her characters are delightful. Ms.
Powell's writings are bright, witty,and
thoroughly readable. She captures the
guage did make it hard for this Texas
girl to get through. Maybe a glossary in
the back would help?
Other than the problems with the lan
seediness of 1930's Houston with a
guage, I really enjoyed The End of
flair that few others could master.
April. Ms. Sumner shows great prom
ise as a mystery writer.
Our second novel is a mystery from
Penny Sumner.The End of April intro-
Both Houston Town and The End of
duces Victoria Cross(nickname,'Tor"),
April are available at your local book
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Inc., P.O. Box 10543, Tallhassee, FL
an archivist and private investigator.
She has come home to England at the
request of her Aunt Rosemary to work
on a transcription of"Victorian pom".
She meets April, a beautiful law stu
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something Victoria can't figure out,so
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into it.
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ria's dorm, the case
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i
Do you stand on your own two feet, or
do you allow other people to dictate
3. Are you always stressing your
your emotions and reactions? How do
good points to anyone who will
week?
you deal with the everyday crises of
listen?
life? Answer the following questions
4. Do you "throw a fit" when things
Yes or No to find out!
don't go your way?
5. Is it hard for you to make promises
t
because you hate to feel obligated?
t. Do you believe that age is a state
of mind?
2. Are you bored when you have to
stay home more than two nights a
/. Do you read books and articles on
self-improvement?
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2. Do you keep a close check on your
finances?
3. Do you keep a journal of day to
much of other people. You are fairly
self-confident, but you may be a bit
judgmental. Relax and have fun — you
day events?
are too serious about life and how it
4. Do you give your advice freely,
without prompting?
5. Do you have a hard time making a
should be lived.
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decision until you know the facts?
t. Are you a "slave to fashion"?
2. Are you always borrowing clothes,
jewelry, tools, books, etc.?
3. Does money seem to slip through
your fingers?
4. Do you try to hide your problems
You are not very self-reliant, but you
help build up the self-confidence of
others. You may be too much of a
dreamer for your own good. Instead of
fantasizing, you should set out to make
just one of your dreams come true.
Once you've had a taste of success you
will become more self-reliant.
from friends and try to solve them
yourself?
5. Do you like romance novels?
If you have three or more "Yes"
answers in any category, read that
answer. If you have three "Yes"
answers in more than one category,
read both (or all three) answers.
You arc fairly extroverted and like to
do well in all your endeavors. You
are an independent thinker and don't
like any effort to change your mind.
You are courageous and imaginative,
however, you should listen more
closely to those around you — their
opinions and advice could be valu
able.
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efforts and therefore you expect too
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Horoscope
What's in the stars for you this month?
ARBES
Balancing the physical, emotional,and
mental demands placed on you during
the first week of April could be tough.
A romantic alliance could have you
walking an emotional tightrope after
the 8th. Talk with friends to ease your
tionally draining situation could be at
the heart of your black mood. Make
changes now and the mood will im
prove immediately, if you wait the rift
may be permanent. Watch your money
closely after the 18th, your financial
picture looks murky for the rest of April
anxieties. Tensions ease towards
so batten down the hatches and cut out
month's end if you get differences out
some frivolous items in your budget.
in the open and talk them through.
UBO
TAURUS
Knowing when to quit can help in all
areas during the first part of April. Your
Tension that has been building in the
past few months starts to diminish dur
ing the first week of April. Both finan
love life,career & finances will al ben
cial and emotional worries will be eased
efit from quitting while you are ahead.
by a few happy coincidences early in
the month.The biggest problem you'll
have isjuggling home and career inter
ests. A good balance between the two
After the 17th you may have to spend
some time finishing up personal proj
ects.Outside responsibilities take up all
your time after the 24th. Take an occa
works well until after the 24th when
you'll have to put all your efforts to
sional time out or you won't make it
through!
wards yottr career.
GEMOJI
VIRGO
Put old hurts behind you and look to the
A project you started months ago will
future during the first week of April.
finally start to pay off during April.
Big (positive) changes are on the hori
zon and you need to be ready to take
Everything seems to be looking up this
advantage of them. After the lOth your
standstill, gets a jump start and your
love life is definitely improving.Change
is the watchword forApril,so getready I
social life will take a turn for the better.
You have what it takes this month to
attractnewfriendsandromance. Some
month. Your career, which seemed at a
one close to you might not be leveling
with you towards month's end. Pay
After the 24th you may finally have
time to get away for a long awaited
vacation, it may be a short one, but it
attention and don't get taken.
will cure your wanderlust for awhile.
CAACER
eibra
You tend to be more serious than usual
You may have taken on more responsi
during the first week of April. An emo
bilities than you can handle during the
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off what you can or you'll be feeling
pretty exhausted. After the 15th you'll
be having an itch to get away from it all,
but you won't be able to. Turn this to
your advantage by pushing your career
ahead. You'll finally be able to relax
what you need to recharge you batter
ies. After the 21Sta new money-making
project could put a dent in your wallet
temporarily. Don't worry — you'll get
you investment back ... with interest!
after the 25th.
AQUARIUS
Problems at home or with family may
SCORPIO
Someone you care about could be play
ing on your sympathies to get what they
want during the first week of April. Be
firm and say "no", you won't be sorry.
After the 8th your social life takes the
spoUight and you are the prime attrac
tion.Yourcheerful attitude draws people
to you like a magnet. After the 24th the
pace will slow down and let you focus
on career matters.
cut into your free time during the first
week of April. Keep yourcool—a nice
getaway is in the works after the 6th. A
romantic attraction around the 19th may
be short-lived. Keep an eye on your
pocketbook or you could wind up over
spending. Your emotions swing wildly
after the 24th.Try to think things trough
logically instead of emotionally.
PISCES
An unpleasant argument with a close
SAGirrARIUS
Your charm will make you new friends
and let you enjoy old ones during the
first week of April. After the 6th, a
shock to your budget could cause some
friction between you and a partner. Be
careful what you say after the 20th or
you could make things even worse with
a tactless remark. Stay focused on the
friend could have you feeling down
during the first week of April. One of
you may want a more intimate relation
ship while the other does not — talk it
outand you'll be alright. Your creativ
ity is in the forefront during the second
and third week. Tension on the job
could mar your good mood after the
25th — don't let it get to you.
positive.
CAPRICORN
Your social calendar
fills up quickly dur
ing the first week of
April. Pick and
choose which invita
tions you accept
since demands on
your time will be
high. You'll proba
bly need to rest up
after the 9th. A short
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ThB DiRBCTORr
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (area code 505)
organizations
SIstsr Source Cooparative & Lesbian Resource Line
144 Harvard SE-258-2116
AMARILLO,TX (area code 806)
organizations
Lesbian/Gay Alliance • PC Box 9361 79105•359-4219
MCC ol Amarillo • PC Box 1275• 3724557
Business Delivery Systems
14902 Preston Rd. 75240 - 733-1108
Curious Times - Women's Books etc.
4008D Cedar Springs - 522-5887
Clubs
Sue Ellen's - 3903 Cedar Springs - 559-0707
organizations
Affirmation - PO Box 225831 75222 - 948-1546
AIDS Resource Center - P.O. Box 190712 75219
Asians & Friends - PO Box 9142 75209 -392-3339
Congregation Beth El Binah
ARLiNGTON.TX (area code 817)
organizations
P.O. Box 64460 752206 - 497-1591
Dallas Gay Alliance - P.O. Box 190712 75219 - 528-0144
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives
Gay/Lesbian Association ol UTA
P.O. Box 190712 75219 - 821-1653
P.O. Box 19348-77, UTA St. 76019• 794-5140
Dallas Gay Youlh Group
300 Turtle Creek Piaza #116 - 307-7203
AUSTiN.TX (area code 512)
CiUtTS
Nexus • 305 W. 5th • 472-5288
Dallas Outdoors • P.O. Box 35474 75235 • 276-5270
Dallas Tavern Guild - 3900 Lemmon Ave. #220 - 526-5292
Dignity/Dallas - PO Box 190133 75219 - 2268101
Rrst Church of Divine Ifetaphysics - 2701 Reagan
P.O. Box 683 75221 - 826-7110, Ext. 302
organizations
Foundation for Human Understanding - 5284233
Atlinnallon (Methodist)•7403 Shoal Greek • 45t-2329
Austin Latlno/a Lesbian/Gay Organization
GLAAD/Dalias - P.O. Box 190712 75219 - 526GLAD
P.O. Box 1350 78787 ■ 2808107
2727 Oak Lawn 75219 - 528-2811
Austin LesblantGay Political Caucus
Lesbian Information Line (UL)
P.O. Box 822 78767• 462-9888
P.O. Box 191443 75219 - 528-2426
Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus
Bound By Desire (Women's S/M Support Groi^)
Lesbian/Gay Poiiticai Coalition
P.O. Box 26583 78755 - 473-7104
P.O. Box 224424 75222 - 828-9882
Center lor Battered Women • Lesbian Grotp
385-518t or 928-9070 (hotline)
Gay/Lesbian Student Association at UT Austin
Lesbian Resource Center -1315 Skiies • 821-3999
Lesbian Visionaries • P.O. Box 191443 75219 -528-4087
Metropiex Republicans
458-3971 ■Box275TexasUnion 78712-7338
P.O. Box 191033 75219 - 941-8114
Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby • 601 W. 18lh St • 474-5475
Oak Lawn Community Services
Lesbian Mothers - Karen • 339-8508
Live Wire Productions • PO Box 141202 78714
Oak Lawn Symphonic Band
Metropolitan Community Church
1100 ^ringdale Rd. • 929-3660
Oasis Ministry • 5555 N. Lamar Blvd. til 01 • 441 -9191
P-Flag (Parents/Friends LesbiansGays) • 328-3830
Sapphlirel • Lesbian Social Groi^i
Meeting Address • 1700 S. Lamar
MaiSng Address • 201 W. Slassney, Ste. #321 78745-3156
Waterloo Counseling Center
507 Powell 78703 • 322-9654
Texas Human Rights Foundation
601 W.lBlh Si-4798473
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417
The Treehouse (Lesbian Mothers Support Group)
607NtjecesSt. 78701 -477-5822
DALLAS, TX (area code 214)
businesses
Advanced Electrolysis - 3209 Premier Dr. #124
Piano, TX 75075 - 424-7147
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P.O. Box 191094 75219- 5206108
P.O. Box 190973 75219 ■ 986-1751
PFLAG/Daiias - 5566640
SDA Kinship-POBox38454 75238 - 373-8484
WANT (Women In The Arts) 288-929/ 823-3105
Womyn Together • 3920 Cedar Springs -5284233
DENTON, TX (area code 817)
clubs
Bedo's -1215 E. University - 566-9910
businesses
Athena's Attic ■ books, jewelry, art, etc.
106 N. Austin St.-565-9755
organizations
COURAGE, lesbian Gay Student Org.
P.O. Box 5067 76203 • 382-3813
Harvest Metropolitan Community Church
5900 South Slemmons 76205 - 1-800-497-HMCC
FT. WORTH (area code 817)
organizations
Agape MCC • 5 SE Loop 820•535-5002
Aflirmatlon (Methodisl)•478-7837
RESPECT - Gay/Lesbian Association
828 Hardwood Rd.• HursL TX 76054
National Gay Alliance for Young Adults, Inc.
P.O. Box 190426
Dallas, TX 75219-0426•(214)307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4lh Floor - NY, NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Crisisllne
t-808SOS-GAYS
National Gay/Lesbian Task Force
1517 U Street NW
HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
businesses
Washington D.C. 20009 - 202-332-6483
The Fund for Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Ftoor - NY, NY 10012
Inklings • an alternative bookshop
1846 Richmond ■ 521-3369
ciubs
Ranch •9218 Buffalo Spdwy.•666-3464
Ms. B's • 9208 Buffalo Spdwy.•666-3356
XTC • 9212 Buffalo Spdwy.• 666-3356
organizations
AIDS Foundation -3927 Essex Lane• 623-6796
AIDS HOTLINE • do SwKchboard ■ 529-3211
NORMAN,OK (area code 405)
organizations
Women's Resource Center
P.O. Box 5089 73070
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations
Gay/Lesbian Students University of Houston
Oasis the Community Center
4800 Calhoun-529-3211
2135 NW 39th 73112-528AIDS
Gay & Lesbian Switchboard
Heriand Sister Resources,Inc.
P.O. Box 66591 77266 •529-3211
2312 NW39th 73112 - 521-9696
Houston Gay Political Caucus
P.O. Box 66664 77266-521-1000
Kingdom Community Church ■ 6t4 E. 19th •862-7533
Lambda ALANON • Lambda Center for Alchoholics
1214Joanne-521-9772
SAN ANGELO,TX (area code 915)
businesses
Books Etc., Inc. - Lesbian/Gay/Alternative Books
Lesbian/Gay Studsnts-Univ. Houston Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
Metropolitan Community Church Of The Resurrection
2410 W. Ave N 76904 - 942-1544
1919Decatur-861-9t49
SAN ANTONIO,TX (area code 512)
Montrose Counseling Center
900 Lovetl #203 77006 •529-0037
Montrose Pool League/Billiards ■ PJ 863-8482
PWA Coalition - Houston • t475 W. Gray #163• 522-5428
Womynspace • P.O. Box 980601 77098-0601
Women's Softball League •643t Pineshade ■ 868-6256
clubs
Memories•6402 Callaghan • 340-1241
Nexus San Antonio ■ 8021 Pinebrook • 341-2818
organizations
DIgnity/San Antonio - 202 N. St. Mary's - 349-3632
Integrity/San Antonio
LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
P.O. Box 150006 78212 - 684-4920
businesses
202 Holland 78212 - 822-1121
Ellie's Garden ■ 2812 34th St.• 796-0880
Lambda Students Center -1140 W. Woodlawn Ave.
organizations
LISA (Lesbian Information SA) - 828-LISA (5472)
SALGA - San Antonio Lesbian & Gay Assembly - 733-7300
Lubbock Lesbian/Gay Alliance & Wild Wilde West Prod.
River City Living Metropolitan Community Church
P.O. Box 64746 79464• 796-2403
SALSA - San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance
P.O. BOX12715 78212-SALSALine7381225
Community Outreach Center & Outreach AA fTues.@
8pm) • 102 N.Ave.S-866-4380
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
P.O. Box 120113 78212-9313
San Antonio Tavern Guild - 822-2823
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 - 1-808221-7044
Conference For Catholic Lesbians
P.O. Box 436, Planetarium Station - New 'fork, NY 10024
GLAAD/USA - 80 Varick St. #3E - NY, NY 10013
Hate Crime Line - 1-800-347-HATE
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BLACK, Feminine, Attractive in my
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looking for that highly passionate, ag
gressive gay woman,wanting and shar
ing my dreams. Love at first sight or
blue waters with peace and tranquility.
One who will cooperate and won't be
overly jealous, negative and uptight
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GWF, Sincere; Affectionate; Roman
say I've spoiled myself. I'm tired of
tic; Cute"soft-butch"; Versatile in hob
being alone with a great lifestyle, and
am looking for a beautiful lesbian His
panic or Anglo woman. I'm a one per
son person and can be very good to the
right woman. I want someone who is
ready to make a permanent commit
ment and be with me. However,I can't
bies, interests; Seeking feminine com
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bright, cheerful, honest and caring GF
who enjoys bookstores, jazz concerts,
dinnerpartiesand candlelit bubble baths.
Smokers, overweight women and
women who aren't 100% gay are (po
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Houston area residents preferred. Re
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GAY BlackFemale,Dallas,41,Queen-
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GHF - Mature, Attractive, 27, de
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Likes everything!Desiressame.Send
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beaches, and about anywhere else I
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A Femewst Perspective
A New Monthly Column From The Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby
WRinEN By Laurie Eiserloh, Executive Director
Many of you may have heard the term "Log Cabin Republican."This is the name of a nationwide
organization of individuals who are gay and yet support the Republican party. The name "Log
Cabin" refers to Abraham Lincoln's humble, and perhaps mythical, abode in the woods Illinois.
This is an unusual name considering how few lesbians are members of this organization. One can
almost picture alog cabin clubhouse with a sign on the door"Girls Keep Out." Also,the word"log"
conjures up certain phallic images.This connotation was probably not purposeful,but as Dr.Freud
said,"Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar." And sometimes, well...
Log Cabin members agree with the Republican party's economic ideas, but disagree with the
party s social stance on the issues of gay rights and choice. The goal of Log Cabin is to alter
repressive social policies by working within the party. Although I agree, in theory, with the Log
Cabin goals,I question if it is possible to separate the Republican party's economic policies from
its social policies. I also question whether we, as lesbians and as feminists, should support Log
Cabin.
The Reagan administration ushered in a new era of Republican politics whereby the Republican
party used organized religion and repressive social policies to gamer the votes ofindividuals who
would not benefit from the party's economic stance. This strategy depended heavily upon deepseated prejudices in American society and was aimed at middle class and working class Americans
who economically had nothing to gain by supporting the Republican party. However, these
individuals could rest assured that by supporting the Republican party that they were voting for
so-called "family-values.""Family values"is a catch phrase for policies that penalize lesbian/gay
people, women,and single parents. Thus,the economic and social goals of the Republican party
are inextricably connected and it may not be possible, as the Log Cabin Republicans suggest, to
support the Republican's economic policies without supporting their social policies.
We are all familiar with the Republican's racist and sexist stand on the issues. With respect to gay
and lesbian people, their stance is equally appalling. For instance, the Texas Republican Party
Platform states,"Homosexuality should not be presented as an acceptable lifestyle in schools ..
. no person should receive special privileges based on sexual preference — homosexuality
necrophilia, pedophilia, beastiality, or incest..." It also seeks to deny us custody and visitation
of our children. Although 1 know many Republicans who do not agree with the platform,few are
willing to do so publicly.
Even if it were possible to separate economic policies from social issues,1 do not see why women
should support the economic policies put forth by the Republican party. As women, we are far
more likely to be left without basic human rights such as health care. We are also far more likely
to care for the young and the elderly. These human services issues are not a priority in the
Republican party.
1 am not suggesting that we should offer our support to the Democratic party. Currently,1 know
of two races in the state of Texas where the Republican candidate may, in fact, be stronger on
progressive issues than the Democratic opposition. However, this is more the exception than the
rule. As lesbians and as feminists, it is important for us to engage in the political process and
understand how these issues of electoral politics affect our community.
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