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Feature
Confessions Of A Matchmaker is
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Lesbian Literature, Music, Movies & More 23
Are You Sure Of Yourself? 26
What A Worth, What A Worth
Humor by Comedian Nancy Ford 20
Moisthet Featckfs
7 News• 10 What's Goin' On
13 Dear Agnes *25 Poetry
28 Horoscope* 30 Dii^otory
33 Classifieds •35 Graffiti
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The ^ews
From Around the Region, the Country & the World
Right Wing
COORS Grajntts
Benefits to
WoRiHNG Hard
Same-Sex Partners
The American Family Association
(AFA), Donald Wildmon's right-wing
COLORADO - The Adolf Coors
Brewing company extended employee
benefits to same-sex partners on May
11.The company has been the target of
gay rights advocates since the seventies
and is still actively boycotted by many
members and groups within the
community.
The most recent criticisms do not
revolve around the Brewing Company
organization dedicated to media
monitoring, claims an "active
involvement of one million plus
supporters." Wildmon describes his
organization as America's#1 pro family
organization fighting for wholesome,
family-oriented TV." His well-funded
efforts continually demonize gay men
and lesbians
while
dispensing
butaround the AdolfCoorsFoundation,
misinformation about our lives.
which is funded by the Coors family.
The Foundation has openly supported
right wing organizations such as the
John Birch Society,the Free Congress
Foundation and the Heritage
Foundation,according to the Colorado
Daily.
Wildmon's newest campaign calls for a
Organizations calling for the boycott
believe that the Foundation is a
mechanism for the family to funnel
money to anti-gay causes while
claiming that Coors,the company, is a
gay affirmative organization.
It is unknown at this time whether the
organizations involved will call for an
end to the boycott. However, the
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
continues to refuse donations from
Coors.
Reprinted with permission from the
Amarillo LesbianlGay Alliance
Update,July 1995, Volume 2, No. 4.
boycott of Unilever products which
include Calvin Klein cosmetics. Close-
up toothpaste, Q-tip swabs. Vaseline
products,Lipton tea andPove,Lifebuoy
and Lever 2000 brands of soap.
According to Wildmon, Unilever is "a
leading sponsor of programs promoting
homosexuality."
The campaign involves a "Nationwide
Television Values Survey," mailed to
his members. The "results" of the
"survey" will be shared with major TV
advertisers. The highly biased survey
materials, (which doubles as an AFA
fundraising letter) state: "Our children
are crying for network TV to teach them
values,Hollywood and network TV give
yourchildren...OVER 15,000SEXUAL
ACTS ANDINNUENDOIN A GIVEN
YEAR!"
"The single best way to change what's
on TV," Wildmon writes, "is to
August 1995• Dimensions• Page 7
CONVINCE
CORPORATE
AMERICA TO STOP SPONSORING
TV SHOWS which TEACH our
children
to
be...SEXUALLY
ACTIVE...ANTI-GOD and ANTIFAMILY."
With his "values survey," Wlldmon
has shipped out thousands of"boycott
cards" that list Unilever's many
products, instructing his members to
"Send a message by leaving these
products on the shelf." They have also
been given pre-printed complaint
postcards, addressed to Unilever.
It's important for Unilever to hear from
consumers who support the fair,
accurate and diverse representation of
lesbian and gay lives. Send you
comments to: Richard A Goldman,
President, Unilever United States, Inc.
390 Park Avenue, New York, NY
10022; fax (212) 906-4411. Donald
Wildmon can be reached through AFA,
P.O.Drawer 2440,Tupelo, MS 38803;
e-mail AmFamilyl@aol.com.
In addition, the AFA is calling for a
boycott of all products manufactured
by Bristol-Myers Squibb because the
company has advertised its Clairol
Men's Choice hair products in The
Advocate. Reportedly, letters from
homophobes"are pouring into corporate
headquarters."Contact Richard L.Gelb,
Chair,Bristol-Myers Squibb Company,
345 Park Avenue, New York, NY
10154; fax (212)546-4020.
Reprinted with permissionfrom the Los
Angeles chapter ofthe Gay and Lesbian
Alliance Against Defamation
publication, GLAAD Reports, July/
August 1995, Vol. 7, No. 718.
Page 8 • Dimensions •August 1995
Lesbian/Gay Police
Conference to be Held
IN Palm Springs
LOS ANGELES - The Golden State
PeaceOfficers Association,California's
Lesbian & Gay Police organization,
and the Los AngelesPolice Department,
proudly announce their co-sponsorship
ofthe Second International Conference
of Gay & Lesbian Criminal Justice
Professionals. This series ofeducational
seminars represents the first time any
police department in the United States
has fully cosponsored a professional
event dedicated to the examination of
issues concerning gays and lesbians in
law enforcement.
The conference is expected to draw as
many as 500 participants from around
the world,with representatives expected
from London, Copenhagen, Paris and
Australia. It will be held on Friday,
September 8, 1995 in Palm Springs
with additional educational and
networking gatherings scheduled
throughout the Los Angeles area from
September 5 through September 10.
This second professional gathering will
address a variety of topics including
decreasing discrimination in the
workplace, equal opportunity issues,
coming-out on the job, AIDS & HIV,
and concerns of women in law
enforcement.
The conference is designed for lesbian
and gay police officers,deputy sheriffs,
firefighters, parole and probation
officers,prosecutors,as well as all other
interested law enforcement managers
and executives who are dedicated to
creating a positive working environment
for an increasingly diverse work force.
Department will be featured speakers at
The first such conference was held in
the event. Other panel speakers include
New York City in June of 1994, in
conjunction with the Stonewall '25
celebration and proved to be an effective
forum for lesbian and gay criminal
justice professionals to exchange ideas,
Police Commissioner Art Mattox and
Assistant Chief Ronald Banks of the
Johnston of the Boston Police
Los Angeles Police Department, Chief
Leroy Baca ofthe Los Angeles County
network with one another,and to discuss
Sheriff's Department and retired Chief
of Police Penny Harrington of the
relevant issues in law enforcement.
Portland Police Bureau.
Ms. Elizabeth Birch, Director of the
Human Rights Campaign Fund, and
Deputy Superintendent William
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What's Goia' On?
A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
HOUSTON - Inklings Bookshop
(1846 Richmond) will host a book
signing by a hotlesbian mystery author
from New Orleans,Jean Redmann on
Sunday, August 6th at 3;3()pm. Jean's
three mysteries combine steamy sex,
complex characters and greatadventure.
group meetings, offer a social and
support group for youths in 6th-12th
grades who have lesbian or gay parents
and a monthly family activity.For more
info, call (713) 666-8260 or write
HGLP,P.O.Box 35709-262,Houston,
TX 77235-5709.
For directions or info, call (713) 5213369.
DALLAS - Registration and clinics for
the Dallas Independent Volleyball
Association (DIVA) fall league will
begin on Thursday, August 3rd, and
Friday, August 4th at 6:30pm at
DALLAS - Oak Lawn Community
Services(OLCS)has a hostofactivities
planned for August. The 6th Annual
Bachelor/Bachelorette Bid:Pumps&
Sneakers will be held with presenting
sponsor, Caven Enterprises on
Saturday, August 19th from 7-10pm at
Reverchon Recreation Center(3505
the Sammons Center for the Arts
Maple Avenue). The league is open to
(3630 Harry Hines Blvd.). Tickets are
women and men of all skill levels.
Women are encouraged to come
$15 and a cash bar will be available.
Clinicsfor recreational and intermediate
Sue Ellen's Kathy Jack, the Village
Station's Kathy Corbin and Blanche
Fury's Deborah Vial arejustafew ofthe
participate in a welcoming environment.
players will be held Friday, August 4th
"bachelorettes" that will be available
and clinics for power and competitive
for bidding. Mastercard, Visa and
levels will be held Thursday, August
American Express will be accepted.
3rd. The season games will be played
OLCS will also hold LIFEWALK'95
on Friday nights only. Games will be
Team Captain Training on August
scheduled atthe Reverchon Recreation
Center and Marcus Park Recreation
27th from 2-4pm in the Fairmount
Center in north Dallas.For more details,
call the DIVA info line at (214) 5215342,ext. 804.
Hotel's Gold Room and Gay &
Lesbian Information Line Training
on August 18th & 19th. For info on any
or all of these activities, call OLCS at
(214)520-8108.
HOUSTON - The Houston Gay and
Lesbian Parents(HGLF)organization
will hold its August Family Activity
on Friday evening, August 11 at a
neighborhood pool. HGLP is a support
and social group for lesbian/gay parents
and their children. They hold support
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FORT
WORTH
Pleiades
Productions, Inc. presents The Topp
Twins in concert on Saturday,
September 9th at 8pm at the Agape
MCC Auditorium(4615SE California
Pkwy.). Opening for the twins will be
Cheryl Anderson. Tickets are $15 in
OF INTEREST TO ALL
advance and $18 at the door and will be
The 5th Annual Lone Star Women's
available at Connections Bookstore
Music Festival will be held on the
and Agape MCC in Fort Worth and at
Crossroads Market in Dallas.For more
beautiful Guadalupe River outside New
Braunfels, TX on October 6th, 7th &
information, call (817)924-3264.
8th. The festival includes music,
camping, great food and activities and
DALLAS - On August 23rd,the Candy
lots and lots of fun! For more info on
Marcum Institute along with the
Women's Community Association will
local women's bookstore or call (512)
present From Small Change to Big
929-0002.
Bucks: Women &Money - Financial
Independence from 7-9pm at 4300
MacArthur, Ste. 200A (Lemmon @
Tollway). Topics to be covered include
Credit Repair, Investment Clubs,
performers and tickets,check with your
Uniformed Services Activity, a
resource-referral network for all
military,veterans,law enforcementand
emergency personnel, is searching for
InvestmentBrokerage and Bartering.
an Executive Director to assist the
Refreshments will be available until
Chairman.Duties include grant writing,
fund raising, benefits and recruiting.
10pm. A $5 donation is suggested. Call
(214)520-8108 for more info.
HOUSTON - HeartSong, Houston's
Women's Community Chorus, will
resume weekly rehearsals Monday,
August 21st at 7pm at the Community
Room in Sharpstown Center. They
Requirements include a personal
computer with modem, the ability to
work from yourhome and"experience."
Salary is on a commission basis.
Qualified individuals respond to; 2725
13th St. NW,Washington D.C. 20009
or call 1-500-445-1670.
will welcome interested singers at that
time. The chorus is also seeking a
qualified Co-Director.To apply as Co-
<S
Director or to receive more information,
call Kathy at(713)526-9095.
AM ARILLO - The Amarillo Lesbian
If you have
Gay Alliance will hold its annual
membership meeting at Washington
information for
Washington)on Tuesday,August 15 at
What's Goin' On,
please send it to us!
7pm. ALGA will elect officers for the
Deadline for
Square Cafe and Bookstore(1607 S.
coming year at this meeting and all
members are encourages to attend and
submissions
participate. For more info, call (806)
is the 20th
373-5725.
of each month.
August 1995• Dimensions• Page 11
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Dear
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS
I have a really big problem. I hope you
can help.
For the last year and a half I have been
seeing a wonderful woman. We share
try again. Yes,I realize her children are
important, but so is your life. Do you
really want to look forward to five more
years of sneaking around before she
will even considerleaving herhusband?
lots ofinterests and are very compatible.
I broke up with my lover of6 years to be
with this woman and have been very
happy with her.The problem is that she
Cut yourlosses now.Ifyou hang around,
you can almost bet that in five years she
will decide that she needs to stay with
"hubby"for another four years to make
Dear Agnes,
is married and has two children.
sure the kids have stable college
She has been telling me for the last year
that she was going to leave her husband,
but it hasn't happened.Then,today,she
told me that although she wants us to go
on seeing each other, she doesn't want
financing or some such excuse.
to leave or divorce her husband. She
says it is because she is afraid that he
will fight her over custody of the kids.
Dear Agnes,
This letter is in response to the letter
from "Newly Gay" in the July issue. I
also came outafter having been married
for quite some time.I have two children
who were seven and nine at the time of
She told me thatshe wants us to continue
the divorce. I opted to tell my children
on as we have been doing and has asked
me to wait for her for another five years
when both her kids will be in college.
the situation immediately and I am very
glad that I did. My kids have grown up
(now ages 16 and 18)well-adjusted and
I am devastated and don'tknow what to
accustomed to the fact that Mom is gay.
do. I love her very much and I want to
continue seeing her, but I'm not sure I
can take sneaking around for another
I have several friends who decided to
wait to tell their children and have
five years. I think she is asking too
much of me,but she says that iff really
love her I'll be patient.
What do you think?
THE"OTHER" WOMAN
SAN ANTONIO,TX
regretted it. When their kids learned at
14 or 15 that Mom was gay,they had a
much harder time adjusting and learning
to live with this knowledge.
Although I know that what was rightfor
me and my children isn't the answerfor
everyone, I wanted to share my
experience in hopes ofhelping others in
the same situation.
Dear Other Woman,
Life is too short for this kind of crap.If
Thank you for your time.
she refuses to leave her husband, you
should leave her.Tell her that if you are
AUSTIN,TX
GAY MOM
still available in five years, you might
August 1995• Dimensions•Page 13
Dear Readers,
The following letter is a follow-up to
"Scared" which appeared in the June
issue of Dimensions(Vol. 8,Issue 11).
Scared had sex with a male co-worker
and ended up pregnant. She wrote for
advice about whether to have the child
and if so, how to tell her lover of three
years.
Dear Agnes,
I wrote you in June and wanted to let
you know that I followed your advice.
First I went to the doctor to confirm that
I really am pregnant, then I told my
lover. She did get angry (ballistic is a
better word) and we went through two
or three weeks of pure hell.
After things settled down, we both
decided that this was a blessing in
disguise. We had talked in the past
about having a child together, we just
didn't expect to get one this way.
Now we are planning for the baby —
turning our guest room into a nursery
and buying baby clothes.
Thank you for advising me to "tell her
immediately." I guess I just needed a
push in the right direction. I feel much
better and I really think everything is
going to be fine.
SCARED NO MORE
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for information call(512)920-0002, or write PO Box 2650, Austin,
Page 14• Dimensions -August 1995
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SEXUAL
HARASSMENT
What it Is and how to fight it
Ever since Anita Hill came forward
with accusations against Supreme Court
nominee, Clarence Thomas, the term
"sexual harassment" has become a
household word. There have been TV
Case 1: John Freshman presses
against you ever chance he gets; any
excuse will do, asking a question,
reviewing a report... When he comes in
the office he presses up as close as
specials, talk shows and even a movie
physically possible and then never
made on the subject (with a woman as
seems to notice that it makes you
the harasser). However, there is still a
whole lot of confusion out there about
uncomfortable. This guy is always in
your intimate space!
what sexual harassment is and who the
perpetrators are. Of the three cases
below, pick the the one (or ones) you
Case 2: Fred Slez is the company
trash mouth. He repeats every dirty,
think constitute sexual harassment.
August 1995 • Dimensions • Page 15
ethnic and sexist joke he hears to the
as an intimidating or hostile work
whole office.It is Monday morning,he
environment. This can be a result of
is loaded with a new list and here he
lesbians it takes to change a light
teasing, comments, the presence of
suggestive posters,or sexualjokes.The
second is unwelcome physical or verbal
bulb?..."
behavior of a sexual nature. This
CSSG 3; "Yes, Jamie your work is
behavior may be an implied or an
outrightcondition of youremployment,
really appreciated,butif you everexpect
wages, or advancement.
comes, "Do you know how many
to get a raise or promotion around here.
Honey, you better lighten up and start
socializing... Know what I mean?..."
What to do....
if you are being sexuaiiy
C3SG 4: Bob, the single guy in the
next office asks you to go out to dinner
and a movie. You politely tell him that
you don't want to go out with him.
Afterwards he is still friendly, but
doesn't ask again.
harassed?
1. Confront the "harasser"! Tell him
that his behavior is offensive and that if
it continues you will report it to his
supervisor. (Document the date you
confront him.This can be a simple note
on your calendar at home.)
Once upon a time, a person who was
being sexually harassed at work had to
either put up with it or leave the job,
hoping that a new job would offer a
more professional work environment.
By 1980 things began to change, you
had the option offiling a complaint,but
if he doesn't stop?
2. Warn him again. This time both
verbally and in writing that if his
behavior continues you will notify his
years.Then,in 1986,the Supreme Court
supervisor or manager and the personnel
department.(Keep a copy of the letter
and note the date you sent it on your
handed down a decision that said the
calendar)
a final resolution of the case could take
employer was responsible for a
All documentation should include the
harassmentfree environmentandfurther
date,time,specific behavior,and details
responsible for the prevention ofsexual
involved.Be sure to note any witnesses
harassment.
Today most major companies have a
present. Always keep copies ofall your
records.
sexual harassment policy.
But what is sexual harassment???
if the behavior persists?
There are no clear cut guidelines for
determining what is and what isn't
3. Use the company complaint
sexual harassment. Sexual harassment
complaint procedure, go to the next
is what ever
uncomfortable.
makes
vou
feel
procedure. If there isn t a formal
ranking supervisor in the department.
Remind the supervisor, manager, or
Legally, there are two categories of
employer that it is the company's
sexual harassment—the firstis defined
responsibility to correct the situation.
Page 16• Dimensions "August 1995
If you still can't get the
come from members of either sex. It is
situation corrected?
very unprofessional for a supervisor,
manager,or anyone ofauthority to solicit
4.Further contacts include yourStates'
Labor Department and the EEOC[Equal
EmploymentOpportunity Commission]
1 -800-USA-EEOC.They will direct you
to a regional office.
It is essential to follow these guidelines
and DOCUMENT your actions. You
should always confront the person
verbally first.Thatgives them the benefit
ofadoubt—there is always apossibility
that they really do not realize their
behavior is offensive to you. Further,a
sexual harassment charge can ruin a
career and won't leave either party
untouched. While the harasser may
suffer the loss of his job, you may also
gain a reputation as a troublemaker and
possibly ruin your chances for
sex for favors. Under the law you are
entitled to a comfortable, harassmentfree work environment.
As for case four — if someone in your
office asks-you for a date, you have
every right to accept or turn them down
depending on yourown feelings and the
policies of your company (some
companies don't allow employees to
date one another). You always have
options as a consenting adult. Having
said that, you should also know that if
you had turned Bob down and he
continued to ask you out or started
leaving flowers on your desk every day
even after you asked him to stop, case
four could easily turn into sexual
harassment.
promotion within the company.Trying
to talk it out in private can help resolve
the problem with less career and
emotional damage for both of you.
At the beginning ofthis article we asked
you to choose which case(s)represented
sexual harassment. All of them except
case numberfour constitute harassment.
If it makes you feel uncomfortable,
embarrassed
or
pressured - it is
harassment. Keep in
mind
that
even
though the examples
AffirmitiS Solvtiotis
1802 North East Loop 410, Ste. 102
San Antonio, TX 78217
in this article refer to
a
male
harasser/
female harassee, this
is not always the case.
Harassment
can
occur at all levels of
employment and can
Kati Shantz
LMSW-ACP, LMFT
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What A World,
What A World
THEATER OF THE MIND
BY NANCY FORD
Don't Look now. Another "lesbian
movie" has been released.
The Incredibly True Adventures of 2
Girls in Love is being heralded by critics
as a rarity — a "lesbian movie" with
crossover appeal. It's the story of two
mismatched lovers from the opposite
sides of the track. Passion triumphs
Maybe these really are the Gay 90's.
Never before in the history of film has
the industry been so inundated with
films dealing either specifically with
gay and lesbian themes, or at least
including a strong gay/lesbian presence.
Yesterday they had Going My Way.
Today we have Priest. I like it — how
when two high school sweethearts defy
about you?
the odds and choose to love each other,
One of the best things about all this gay
regardless of the obstacles thrown in
romance's path.It's kind oflike afunny
cinema is that it sheds a welcome light
Romeo and Juliet without the death,the
essence, that might otherwise be
overlooked. "Do you still think we'll
still know each other when we're 30?"
period costumes, or the penis.
It seems so strange to enter a movie
theater and enjoy a film about"us" that
isn't tragic, or preachy, or at least
pretentious. Wonderfully strange.
Things have changed so much.
Whatever happened to those movies
with "adult overtones" that merely
hinted at the "different-ness" of the
protagonists? In a world full ofchanging
social mores,the one constant we could
always count on was that these movies
would end with everyone coming to
on our culture,our modus operandi,our
is a poignant question the 2 Girls in
Love ask each other. Research and
conversation has indicated, at least to
me and my contemporaries, that not
only do most lesbians still know their
first lover,they continue to play a major
role in each other's lives. What doesn't
kill us, makes us stronger? In fact,
bringing a new paramour home to meet
"the family" now often means
introducing her to your ex-lover, your
their senses and riding offinto the sunset
with a companion of the opposite sex.
ex-lover's current wife, her current
Or we could bet n some accident to tear
gay cousin from out of town w o we
wife's ex, and her currents wife s ex s
the ill-fated lovers asunder. Suicide, at
think is probably gay but no one is
least. Good grief, is nothing sacred?
Could it be that as acceptance of gay
men and lesbians is becoming more
completely sure. Welcome to
Lesbianville—we hope you enjoy your
stay here.
mainstreamed in the real world
It's become a welcome trend for
(whatever that is), our characters are
also finally, being mainstreamed onto
filmmakers to focus specifically on
various lesbian rites and wrongs
the silver screen?
ofpassage.Bar Girls gave us an accurate
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backstage view of the theater where
most lesbians give theirfirst—and best
— public performances.Desert Hearts
gave us a tasteful yet provocative lesson
that love,especially when you find it in
Reno,is always a gamble. Claire ofthe
Moon gave us a rash.2 Girls gives us a
nostalgic tweak recalling the
unspeakable
excitement
bickering couple in film history who,
after tejling each other to go f
themselves, actually can.
Mommy, You're the Dearest Devoted
adopted daughter discovers that her
mother, an old former motion picture
queen, is really just an old queen.
and
incomparable buzz that accompanies
first love — that constant ache in your
Orlando, Part Deux Quentin Crisp
stars as the Mayor of a steamy Florida
stomach that has never before or since
tourist mecca which receives its water
hurt so very, very good.
It's encouraging that lesbians(and gay
men,for that matter), can now go to a
supply from Ponce de Leon Natural
Springs, giving all its citizens eternal
life and unlimited potential for sequels.
neighborhood theater, other than the
kind that only accepts quarters, and
enjoy a positive film experience. Prior
to this new cinematic enlightenment,a
gay person's identifying and
internalizing a film experience was
limited to fantasy.
Sofantasize I did.Thefollowing is a list
The Whining Game Audiences are
shocked at the surprise ending when the
film's heroine, a cabaret singer and
model, is revealed to actually be a
woman. Kinky.
popping days are done.
When Harry Forgot Sally in Paris A
man and a woman,supposedly in love,
re-evaluate their relationship when he
joins the chorus line in the Follies
What's So Funny Girl? Instead of
Joining hopeless gambling addict Nicky
Amstein on that European bound luxury
liner,Fanny Brice remains in New York
at the curiously-insistent urging of cochorus gypsy Ann Francis. They spend
hiatusfrom TheZiegfeldFollies writing
their own terse, two-woman comedy
Nancy Ford isa Houston-based comedian
and frequent contributor to the gay and
iesbian press. She performs each
Thursday night, 8:30pm at Ms. B's hi
show which becomes the vaudevillian
Piaza 9200 (9200 Buffaio Speedway).
of films that I hope to be able to
experience before my buttered corn-
precursor to The Kathy and Mo Show.
Parent Trap: The Rest of the Story
Hayley Mills plays grown up twins who
discover they're not really twins at all,
but completely unrelated.In an ultimate
act of narcissism, they fall in love with
Bergere.
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August 11 at 11pm, Nancy opens for
Candace Gingrich for the Human Rights
Campaign Fund at Rich's, 2401 San
Jacinto in Houston. Tickets are $20 at
the door.
each other and marry. Mayhem ensues
as they become famous as the only
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The Coffee Ceiib
Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Music, Movies, Etc.
This Month, Tasha Summer Introduces:
A Gay Prid^-Kemrdifig by
and
This month we'll do something a little
have 9 recordings and two videos
different. We're going to take a look at
available with a tenth recording due out
The Turtle Creek Chorale and Women's
Chorus of Dallas new CD entitled
in the fall.
The Women's Chorus of Dallas boasts
numerous other Dallas arts groups
over 100 singers and has one solo
(Women's Chorus only) CD entitled
"Our Turn" in stores and just finished
recording another that will be available
including the Dallas Symphony
this fall.
"FAMILY."
The Turtle Creek Chorale is a 200 voice
men's chorus that has performed with
Orchestra. The group has toured
As the press notes say, "Under the
extensively in the U.S.and has plans for
direction ofone ofthe biggest queers in
Dallas—Dr.Timothy Selig,The Turtle
a European tour this summer. They
August 1995• Dimensions •Page 23
Creek Chorale and The Women's
recordings are available in most
Chorus of Dallas join forces for Gay
Pride in song. This recording brings
mainstream music stores.The Women s
Chorus of Dallas recording of "Our
together not only an incredible array of
Turn" is available at Block Buster at
talent with over 300 singers and
instrumentalists, but a true community
Crossroads Market in Dallas.
Mockingbird & Lemmon and at
of loving, caring people as well." I
All the CD's are also available by mail.
couldn't have said it better myself.
The CD contains 14 songs reflecting
Call(800)746-4412 or(214)526-3214
the love, spirit and self-acceptance of
the lesbian/gay community. Included
are renditions ofpopular songsfrom the
past,spirituals and "The Peace Waltz,"
an original composition by Bill Mays in
honorofthe Chorale's 15th anniversary.
The Women's Chorus of Dallas goes it
to orderTurtle Creek Chorale recordings
or (214) 520-7828 for the Women's
Chorus of Dallas.
The Women's Chorus of Dallas will
start their new season on August 14th
and is always looking for new voices.If
you are interested in auditioning to
become a member,call(214)520-7828.
alone on their beautiful version of"Wind
The Chorus suggests that you attend a
Beneath My Wings." The Women's
Choms has adopted the Susan G.Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation as a recipient
few rehearsals and sing along before
the actual auditions on Sunday, August
27th, so call now!
of a portion of Chorus proceeds. This
arrangement was included on the CD in
honor of the foundation; it is the
unofficial theme song of the "Race For
The Cure."
Both men's and women voices are heard
on the best version of the old slave
Books, music and more
spiritual-tumed-civil rights anthem,
for the lesbian, gay and
"We Shall Overcome" that I've ever
feminist communities.
heard.The song is beautifully done and
incredibly uplifting.
Other cuts on the CD include "Secret
Love,"
"Over the Rainbow,"
Somewhere," "When I Fall In Love,"
InkluKjs
and "Love Don't Need a Reason."
It is truly amazing to listen to this CD
and realize that all those beautiful voices
belong to the gay and gay friendly
communities of Dallas, Texas. There
1846 Richmond Ave.
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must be something in the water in Dallas
to produce such a wonderful array of
singers.
The CD is available through gay and
foil-Free ordering:
lesbian bookstores nationwide. The
Open Tuesday-Sunday
Personalized mail order service
Turtle Creek Chorale's previous
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Poetry
From Our Readers
SOMEONE LIKE ME
Her childlike innocence reflects my own.
Having grown up emotionally unattended,
Looked at but not really seen.
Talked to but not really heard.
An overachiever, driven hard but not allowed
To take a break to bask in the sincere glow
Of parental adoration.
Once a child, then grown up.
Never allowed to be a child again.
Forced to live with a facade
That covered the real face, the real smile.
The real tears, the real laughter.
The real person.
Acting out in traditional, acceptable roles
That made the family happy and accepting.
Her childlike innocence reflects my own.
Showing a sad face that bravely hides
The needs, wants and desires
Left over from childhood, unattended.
Unseen, unheard-except by me.
Now an adult, looking into the face
Of another child trapped in an adult body.
Reaching out to another child trapped.
The love we have for each other
Will set us free to run in playgrounds.
Cry at movies, laugh at bad jokes.
Play "hookle" from work on a special spring day.
Lay in fields of grass staring at the white
Clouds in blue skies trying to figure out
The shape of a dog's face from a clown's nose.
Or a tree branch from an airplane.
Her childlike innocence reflects my own.
And 1 am glad she's my friend, not just my lover.
Sandra A. Meros
San Antonio, TX
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August 1995• Dimensions• Page 25
Are
You
Sure
Of
Yourself?
There are days in everyone's life when
the job.
they feel unloved or unattractive. The
problem is when we start to feel insecure
in some extra hours to show your worth.
all the time.How you see yourselfaffects
the way others see you. If you want to
be liked, you have to like yourselffirst.
Answer the questions below and find
out if your self-esteem needs a boost.
PARTI
1. A woman you just met in the bar tells
you that you have beautiful eyes, you:
b. make sure you are caught up and put
c. figure you've got the promotion
locked up without any extra effort.
3.You've got the flu and pull yourself
out of bed to go to the drugstore. While
there, you run into an old friend who is
always perfectly groomed. You:
a. hide on the aspirin aisle so.she won't
see you.
a. look over your shoulder to see who
she's talking to.
b.straighten your sweats and say hello.
c. say hello and tell her you are
recovering from an exotic disease you
b. tell her thank you and move on with
got on a business trip in the Congo.
the conversation.
c.tell her there are parts of you thatlook
even better.
2.When you find out that you and a coworker are both up for the same
promotion, you:
a. assume that your co-worker will get
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4. You are fifteen pounds overweight
when your mother decides it is time to
have a family portrait made. You:
a. agree and ask what she wants you to
wear.
b. redouble your efforts to lose the
weight and wear your most slimming
clothes and make-up.
c.refuse to have your picture made until
you are in top form. You don't want
your weight on film for posterity.
PART II
Answer the following
questions True or False.
7.1 love parties.
( ) True ( ) False
2.1 am beautiful.
( )True ( )False
3.1 am intelligent.
( )True ( )False
16-27 points
You are very accepting of yourself.
You understand thateveryone hasstrong
and weak points and you know what
yours are.You have enough self-esteem
that you don!t need to be the picture of
perfection all the time. You are able to
laugh atyourmistakes and accept praise
gracefully when it is deserved. You like
yourselfand,as a result, you are usually
well liked by others.
28-40 points
Part 11
Yes, you appear to be confident. You
are outgoing and love to be in the
spotlight.The problem is that when you
brag on yourself all the time, you don't
give anyone else a chance to pay you an
honest compliment. On the inside, you
are really insecure. You figure that if
you don't point out how wonderful you
are, no one else is going to do it. Settle
down and give yourself a chance to
make some real friends. You may just
find the love you've been advertising so
Give yourself5 points for every"True"
prominently for.
4.1 am lovable.
( )True ( )False
Scoring
Parti
Give yourself points as follows:
1 point for every "A" answer.
3 points for every "B" answer.
5 points for every "C" answer.
answer.
If You Scored:
4-15 points
You are your own worst critic. You
have a tendency to focus only on what
you see as your shortcomings. You
need to leant to look atthe whole picture.
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Horoscope
What's in the stars for you this month?
ARIES
Try to achieve your goals without pushing
too hard during the first part of August. You
could wind up trampling on others if you're
Go ahead, but don't overdo it. People and
projects that have needed your attention for
awhile are in the spotlight towards month's
end.
not careful. You can look forward to better
times when it comes to finances after the
17th. Make changes and improvements in
other areas of your life toward month's end.
Work on matters that concern you from
behind the scenes, you will make better
progress if you keep to yourself.
TAURUS
Let things move at their own pace during the
first part of August. Romance and money
matters will go more smoothly if you don't
push. Your social and romantic lives will be
exciting after the 12th. Everything is going
right for you now. Keep an open mind and
avoid criticism of those around you toward
month's end. You may have a tendency to
overspend so keep a close eye on your
pocketbook!
GEMIAl
You'll be able to step up the pace both in
business and romance during the first part of
August.Although you are content and happy
at home, you may have the urge to travel
after the 18th. Toward month's end the
focus will be on financial and career matters.
A raise or promotion could be coming your
way, but you'll have to finish projects that
you have been putting off.
UEO
Travel may be on your agenda during the
first part ofAugust.Whether it's for business
or pleasure,romance will play a major role.
You may have a hard time pinning down
how you feel about someone around the
17th — trust your gut instincts they will be
right on target. Romance is definitely in the
cards towards month's end,but don't ignore
your friends or they may get upset.
VIRGO
Progress can be made in all things important
to you, including money and love, during
the first part ofAugust.A raise or promotion
could be right around the comer — be
prepared,you may have to push a little to get
it to go through! Your love life is really
heating up but try not to focus all your
attention on it. Toward month s end you
may have to rewrite a budget because you
underestimated expenses in the past.
IvIISKA
Money is your strong point during the first
part of August. A raise, promotion or other
financial windfall could be headed your
way. Concentrate on home and social
activities after the 17th, your friends and
love interest will provide much enjoyment
CAl^CER
Don't let anyone, particularly a lover, push
you into a decision you aren't ready to make
during the first part of August. Go at your
own pace in all matters. After the 16th you
may be feeling the urge to get out and party.
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and insight right now. After the 20th the
emphasis will once again be ori work and
career matters. Toward month s end you
will have the energy to push ahead on matters
that need taken care of and the time to start
new projects.
SCORPIO
You get what you ask for during the first
part of August.Your social life is picking up
and people will be willing to grant you
favors. After the 17th you will know
instinctively what others are thinking. You
may feel that your relationsh ips are in turmoil
toward month's end, but it's nothing a little
time won't fix.
SAGITTARIUS
Be wary of romantic overtures and those
who would use you for money during the
if you didn't get that raise earlier in the
month.
PISCES
Romance is in the air during the first part of
August. After the 16th you will have good
luck in all partnership matters — whether
it's a business or love relationship, things
just seem to crystallize right now.Expenses
could rise unexpectedly around the 20th
don't worry, it's nothing you can't handle.
Avoid travel towards month's end,especially
if it is an unplanned trip.
first part of August. Don't go out on a limb
in business or personal matters after the
16th. You may make decisions you will
regret and could hurt you later on. Pay
attention to your loved ones and their needs
toward month's end. Let them have the lead
and you will find that you are both more
content.
CAPRICORA
You will be more content both in
relationships and on the job during the first
part of August. You should watch your
tongue around the 12th and be careful to say
nothing that will hurt another person. After
the 19th you will be able to set goals and
reach them with ease. An opportunity arises
toward month's end—don't hesitate to take
it! Wait too long and you will have missed
out.
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The DmEcroRT
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ALBUQUERQUE,NM (area code 505)
organizations
Sister Source Cooper^e & Lesbian Resource Line
144 Harvard SE'268-2116
Affirmation'PC Box 225831 75222 * 948-1546
AIDS Resource Center * P.O. Box 19071275219
Asians & Fnends•PO Box 9142 75209 *392-3339
(^edrai of Hope MCC•5910 Cedar Springs Rd.•351-1901
Community Church & Colege of Divine Metaphysics
4001 live Oak #401 •826-7110, Exl 401
AMARILLO.TX (area code 806)
organizalions
Congregation Beth El Bnah • P.O. Box 191188 75219• 497-1591
Couples Metro Dallas * PO Box 803156 75380• 5046775
Dallas Gay and Lesbian Aliance
Lasban/GayAlfance-PO Box 9361 79105•3594219
P.O. Box 190712 75219•5254233• FAX 522-4604
MCCofAmartlo-POBox1276 - 372-4557
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives'P.O. Box 190712 75219 * 821-1653
Dallas Gay Youth Group •300 TuitJe Creek Plaza #116* 307-7203
Dallas Names Project•PO Box 190869 752196869 *(214)520SEWS
ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)
organizations
Dallas Outdoors * P.O. Box 35474 75235•2766270
Dsyias Tavern GuSd * 3900 Ummon Ave.#220 •5266292
P.O. Box 19348-77. UTA St 76019•794-5140
Dignrty/Dallas • PO Box 190133 75219 * 2254101
Foundation for Human Understanding * 5254233
Gay/Lesbian Gardeners * PO Box 190552 75219•3390787
Trinity MCC* 331 Aaron Ave.,Ste 125 •265-5464
GLAAD/DaBas * P.O. Box 190712 75219 * 525<3LAD
Gay/Lesbian Association of UTA
Grace Fellowshp in Christ Jesus * 2727 Oak Lawn •528-2811
AUSTIN,TX (area code 512)
ciubs
Nexus-305W.5lh -472-5288
Lesbian/Gay Deinocrats of Texas *521-6342 exl 229
LesbianASay Political Coaiton * P.O. Box 224424 75222 * 8259882
Lesbian Resa-rce (itenter * 1315 SkSes•8216999
Lesbian Visionaries * PO Box 191443 75219 * 521-5342 X 844
organizations
UL(Lesbian Info Une * 521-5342 ext. 298
SPROUTS(coming out group)* 521-5342 ext
Affirmalion (MethocSsI) - 7403 Shoal Creek - 451-2329
TWIGS(Ihe wymn r\ gay society)•521-5342 exL 269
Austin UtincVa Lesbian/Gay Organization
PO Box 1350 78787 • 2806107
Austin Lesbian/Gay Pdrtical Caucus• P.O. Bex 822 78767• 4746750
Center for Battered Women* (Lesbian Group)385-5181 or928-9070
CaayAe^xan Student Association at UT Austin
46W971 'Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338
LesbiaiVGay Rights Lobby •PO Box 2679 78768•4746475
The New Vision(ne^oumd)* 521-5342 exL 265
MetrofiexRepublicans •P.O.Box 191033 75219 *9416114
Oak Lawn Community Services 4300 MacArthur * 5206108
Oak Lawn Symphonic Band -P.O.Boxl9097375219*9851751
PFLAGAJallas• HelpBne 5556640
Imperial Sovereign Royal Court of Dalas
P.O. Box 190464 75245 * 6216446
Lesbian Movers - Karen •3396508
Seventh-Day Adventisl Knshp *4151358
Live Wire Prodixtions • PO Box 14120278714
Womyn Together * 3920 Cedar Springs *5254233
MetropoStan Community Church •1100 Springdale Rd.•929-3660
Oasis f^istry* 5555 N. LamarBW.#Ll01 *441-9191
P-Rag (Parents/Friends Lesbiais/Gays)•331-8446
DENT0N,TX (area code 817)
Sapphfre!* Lesbian Sodsi Group •4506659
organizations
Meeting Ack^ess* 825 E.531/2 SL.Ste E103
Maiing Address* 201 W.Stassney.Ste.# 321 787456156
COURAGE,Lesbian Gay Student Og.
Waterloo Courtseliig Center * 507 Powel 787(X3 * 322-9654
Texas Human Rights Foundation • P.O. Box 49740 78765•4795473
P.O. Box 5067 76203 *382-3813
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-8005255417
P-Rag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/(3ays)• 387-1491
Harvest MCC• 5900 S.Stemmons 762(6•160O497-HMCC
The Treehouse (Lesbian Mothers Si4}port Group)
607 Nueces a 78701 •477-5822
ATHENS,TX (area code 903)
organizations
P-Flag (Parents/Friends LesbiansfGays)•6755326
BANDERA,TX (area code 210)
DRIPPING SPRINGS,TX(area code 512)
accommodations
Reaeation Plantation •Campground • H(X)1 box 40-A 78620 * 894-0567
EL PAS0,TX(area code 915)
organizations
Lambda Services • PO Box 31321 79931-0321 •24 hour line 562-GAYS
accommodations
MCC B Paso - 916 Yande« •542-1227
Desert Hearts Cowgirl Club• Women's Guest Ranch
P-Rag (Parents/Friends LesbiansfGays) * Spaiish & Englsh *591-4664
HC 3. Box 650 78003 * 796-7446
FT. WORTH (area code 817)
DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
organizations
businesses
Agape MCC•4615SE Loop 820•63S60Q2
Business Delivery Systems* 14902 Preston Rd.75240 * 733-1106
clubs
The Moon-5039 Wills •8284471
Affirmation (MethcxSst)•4757837
Imperial Court Oe Fort WortWArtington •870-1555or 635-7188
Lasbian/Gay PoStica)Coailioii ol TarranI Crxinty - 26300C6 Of8600326
P-Flag(ParentslFriends Lesbtaris/Gays) - 4966607/498-4655
Sue Qlen-s •3903 Cedar Springs * 5596707
RESPECT .826 Hardwood Rd'HursLTX 76054
organizations
Tarrart County LX3 Alliance - 3327 Winthrop. Suite 24376116•763-6644
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Piopei ty of the Center
HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
NEW ORLEANS,LA (area code 504)
businesses
club & accommodations
IrWings Bookshop • 1846 Richmond • 521-3369
Charlene's * 940 Elysian Fields * 945-9328
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Right Wing
COORS Grajntts
Benefits to
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The American Family Association
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COLORADO - The Adolf Coors
Brewing company extended employee
benefits to same-sex partners on May
11.The company has been the target of
gay rights advocates since the seventies
and is still actively boycotted by many
members and groups within the
community.
The most recent criticisms do not
revolve around the Brewing Company
organization dedicated to media
monitoring, claims an "active
involvement of one million plus
supporters." Wildmon describes his
organization as America's#1 pro family
organization fighting for wholesome,
family-oriented TV." His well-funded
efforts continually demonize gay men
and lesbians
while
dispensing
butaround the AdolfCoorsFoundation,
misinformation about our lives.
which is funded by the Coors family.
The Foundation has openly supported
right wing organizations such as the
John Birch Society,the Free Congress
Foundation and the Heritage
Foundation,according to the Colorado
Daily.
Wildmon's newest campaign calls for a
Organizations calling for the boycott
believe that the Foundation is a
mechanism for the family to funnel
money to anti-gay causes while
claiming that Coors,the company, is a
gay affirmative organization.
It is unknown at this time whether the
organizations involved will call for an
end to the boycott. However, the
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
continues to refuse donations from
Coors.
Reprinted with permission from the
Amarillo LesbianlGay Alliance
Update,July 1995, Volume 2, No. 4.
boycott of Unilever products which
include Calvin Klein cosmetics. Close-
up toothpaste, Q-tip swabs. Vaseline
products,Lipton tea andPove,Lifebuoy
and Lever 2000 brands of soap.
According to Wildmon, Unilever is "a
leading sponsor of programs promoting
homosexuality."
The campaign involves a "Nationwide
Television Values Survey," mailed to
his members. The "results" of the
"survey" will be shared with major TV
advertisers. The highly biased survey
materials, (which doubles as an AFA
fundraising letter) state: "Our children
are crying for network TV to teach them
values,Hollywood and network TV give
yourchildren...OVER 15,000SEXUAL
ACTS ANDINNUENDOIN A GIVEN
YEAR!"
"The single best way to change what's
on TV," Wildmon writes, "is to
August 1995• Dimensions• Page 7
CONVINCE
CORPORATE
AMERICA TO STOP SPONSORING
TV SHOWS which TEACH our
children
to
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ACTIVE...ANTI-GOD and ANTIFAMILY."
With his "values survey," Wlldmon
has shipped out thousands of"boycott
cards" that list Unilever's many
products, instructing his members to
"Send a message by leaving these
products on the shelf." They have also
been given pre-printed complaint
postcards, addressed to Unilever.
It's important for Unilever to hear from
consumers who support the fair,
accurate and diverse representation of
lesbian and gay lives. Send you
comments to: Richard A Goldman,
President, Unilever United States, Inc.
390 Park Avenue, New York, NY
10022; fax (212) 906-4411. Donald
Wildmon can be reached through AFA,
P.O.Drawer 2440,Tupelo, MS 38803;
e-mail AmFamilyl@aol.com.
In addition, the AFA is calling for a
boycott of all products manufactured
by Bristol-Myers Squibb because the
company has advertised its Clairol
Men's Choice hair products in The
Advocate. Reportedly, letters from
homophobes"are pouring into corporate
headquarters."Contact Richard L.Gelb,
Chair,Bristol-Myers Squibb Company,
345 Park Avenue, New York, NY
10154; fax (212)546-4020.
Reprinted with permissionfrom the Los
Angeles chapter ofthe Gay and Lesbian
Alliance Against Defamation
publication, GLAAD Reports, July/
August 1995, Vol. 7, No. 718.
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Lesbian/Gay Police
Conference to be Held
IN Palm Springs
LOS ANGELES - The Golden State
PeaceOfficers Association,California's
Lesbian & Gay Police organization,
and the Los AngelesPolice Department,
proudly announce their co-sponsorship
ofthe Second International Conference
of Gay & Lesbian Criminal Justice
Professionals. This series ofeducational
seminars represents the first time any
police department in the United States
has fully cosponsored a professional
event dedicated to the examination of
issues concerning gays and lesbians in
law enforcement.
The conference is expected to draw as
many as 500 participants from around
the world,with representatives expected
from London, Copenhagen, Paris and
Australia. It will be held on Friday,
September 8, 1995 in Palm Springs
with additional educational and
networking gatherings scheduled
throughout the Los Angeles area from
September 5 through September 10.
This second professional gathering will
address a variety of topics including
decreasing discrimination in the
workplace, equal opportunity issues,
coming-out on the job, AIDS & HIV,
and concerns of women in law
enforcement.
The conference is designed for lesbian
and gay police officers,deputy sheriffs,
firefighters, parole and probation
officers,prosecutors,as well as all other
interested law enforcement managers
and executives who are dedicated to
creating a positive working environment
for an increasingly diverse work force.
Department will be featured speakers at
The first such conference was held in
the event. Other panel speakers include
New York City in June of 1994, in
conjunction with the Stonewall '25
celebration and proved to be an effective
forum for lesbian and gay criminal
justice professionals to exchange ideas,
Police Commissioner Art Mattox and
Assistant Chief Ronald Banks of the
Johnston of the Boston Police
Los Angeles Police Department, Chief
Leroy Baca ofthe Los Angeles County
network with one another,and to discuss
Sheriff's Department and retired Chief
of Police Penny Harrington of the
relevant issues in law enforcement.
Portland Police Bureau.
Ms. Elizabeth Birch, Director of the
Human Rights Campaign Fund, and
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A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
HOUSTON - Inklings Bookshop
(1846 Richmond) will host a book
signing by a hotlesbian mystery author
from New Orleans,Jean Redmann on
Sunday, August 6th at 3;3()pm. Jean's
three mysteries combine steamy sex,
complex characters and greatadventure.
group meetings, offer a social and
support group for youths in 6th-12th
grades who have lesbian or gay parents
and a monthly family activity.For more
info, call (713) 666-8260 or write
HGLP,P.O.Box 35709-262,Houston,
TX 77235-5709.
For directions or info, call (713) 5213369.
DALLAS - Registration and clinics for
the Dallas Independent Volleyball
Association (DIVA) fall league will
begin on Thursday, August 3rd, and
Friday, August 4th at 6:30pm at
DALLAS - Oak Lawn Community
Services(OLCS)has a hostofactivities
planned for August. The 6th Annual
Bachelor/Bachelorette Bid:Pumps&
Sneakers will be held with presenting
sponsor, Caven Enterprises on
Saturday, August 19th from 7-10pm at
Reverchon Recreation Center(3505
the Sammons Center for the Arts
Maple Avenue). The league is open to
(3630 Harry Hines Blvd.). Tickets are
women and men of all skill levels.
Women are encouraged to come
$15 and a cash bar will be available.
Clinicsfor recreational and intermediate
Sue Ellen's Kathy Jack, the Village
Station's Kathy Corbin and Blanche
Fury's Deborah Vial arejustafew ofthe
participate in a welcoming environment.
players will be held Friday, August 4th
"bachelorettes" that will be available
and clinics for power and competitive
for bidding. Mastercard, Visa and
levels will be held Thursday, August
American Express will be accepted.
3rd. The season games will be played
OLCS will also hold LIFEWALK'95
on Friday nights only. Games will be
Team Captain Training on August
scheduled atthe Reverchon Recreation
Center and Marcus Park Recreation
27th from 2-4pm in the Fairmount
Center in north Dallas.For more details,
call the DIVA info line at (214) 5215342,ext. 804.
Hotel's Gold Room and Gay &
Lesbian Information Line Training
on August 18th & 19th. For info on any
or all of these activities, call OLCS at
(214)520-8108.
HOUSTON - The Houston Gay and
Lesbian Parents(HGLF)organization
will hold its August Family Activity
on Friday evening, August 11 at a
neighborhood pool. HGLP is a support
and social group for lesbian/gay parents
and their children. They hold support
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Pleiades
Productions, Inc. presents The Topp
Twins in concert on Saturday,
September 9th at 8pm at the Agape
MCC Auditorium(4615SE California
Pkwy.). Opening for the twins will be
Cheryl Anderson. Tickets are $15 in
OF INTEREST TO ALL
advance and $18 at the door and will be
The 5th Annual Lone Star Women's
available at Connections Bookstore
Music Festival will be held on the
and Agape MCC in Fort Worth and at
Crossroads Market in Dallas.For more
beautiful Guadalupe River outside New
Braunfels, TX on October 6th, 7th &
information, call (817)924-3264.
8th. The festival includes music,
camping, great food and activities and
DALLAS - On August 23rd,the Candy
lots and lots of fun! For more info on
Marcum Institute along with the
Women's Community Association will
local women's bookstore or call (512)
present From Small Change to Big
929-0002.
Bucks: Women &Money - Financial
Independence from 7-9pm at 4300
MacArthur, Ste. 200A (Lemmon @
Tollway). Topics to be covered include
Credit Repair, Investment Clubs,
performers and tickets,check with your
Uniformed Services Activity, a
resource-referral network for all
military,veterans,law enforcementand
emergency personnel, is searching for
InvestmentBrokerage and Bartering.
an Executive Director to assist the
Refreshments will be available until
Chairman.Duties include grant writing,
fund raising, benefits and recruiting.
10pm. A $5 donation is suggested. Call
(214)520-8108 for more info.
HOUSTON - HeartSong, Houston's
Women's Community Chorus, will
resume weekly rehearsals Monday,
August 21st at 7pm at the Community
Room in Sharpstown Center. They
Requirements include a personal
computer with modem, the ability to
work from yourhome and"experience."
Salary is on a commission basis.
Qualified individuals respond to; 2725
13th St. NW,Washington D.C. 20009
or call 1-500-445-1670.
will welcome interested singers at that
time. The chorus is also seeking a
qualified Co-Director.To apply as Co-
<S
Director or to receive more information,
call Kathy at(713)526-9095.
AM ARILLO - The Amarillo Lesbian
If you have
Gay Alliance will hold its annual
membership meeting at Washington
information for
Washington)on Tuesday,August 15 at
What's Goin' On,
please send it to us!
7pm. ALGA will elect officers for the
Deadline for
Square Cafe and Bookstore(1607 S.
coming year at this meeting and all
members are encourages to attend and
submissions
participate. For more info, call (806)
is the 20th
373-5725.
of each month.
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Dear
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS
I have a really big problem. I hope you
can help.
For the last year and a half I have been
seeing a wonderful woman. We share
try again. Yes,I realize her children are
important, but so is your life. Do you
really want to look forward to five more
years of sneaking around before she
will even considerleaving herhusband?
lots ofinterests and are very compatible.
I broke up with my lover of6 years to be
with this woman and have been very
happy with her.The problem is that she
Cut yourlosses now.Ifyou hang around,
you can almost bet that in five years she
will decide that she needs to stay with
"hubby"for another four years to make
Dear Agnes,
is married and has two children.
sure the kids have stable college
She has been telling me for the last year
that she was going to leave her husband,
but it hasn't happened.Then,today,she
told me that although she wants us to go
on seeing each other, she doesn't want
financing or some such excuse.
to leave or divorce her husband. She
says it is because she is afraid that he
will fight her over custody of the kids.
Dear Agnes,
This letter is in response to the letter
from "Newly Gay" in the July issue. I
also came outafter having been married
for quite some time.I have two children
who were seven and nine at the time of
She told me thatshe wants us to continue
the divorce. I opted to tell my children
on as we have been doing and has asked
me to wait for her for another five years
when both her kids will be in college.
the situation immediately and I am very
glad that I did. My kids have grown up
(now ages 16 and 18)well-adjusted and
I am devastated and don'tknow what to
accustomed to the fact that Mom is gay.
do. I love her very much and I want to
continue seeing her, but I'm not sure I
can take sneaking around for another
I have several friends who decided to
wait to tell their children and have
five years. I think she is asking too
much of me,but she says that iff really
love her I'll be patient.
What do you think?
THE"OTHER" WOMAN
SAN ANTONIO,TX
regretted it. When their kids learned at
14 or 15 that Mom was gay,they had a
much harder time adjusting and learning
to live with this knowledge.
Although I know that what was rightfor
me and my children isn't the answerfor
everyone, I wanted to share my
experience in hopes ofhelping others in
the same situation.
Dear Other Woman,
Life is too short for this kind of crap.If
Thank you for your time.
she refuses to leave her husband, you
should leave her.Tell her that if you are
AUSTIN,TX
GAY MOM
still available in five years, you might
August 1995• Dimensions•Page 13
Dear Readers,
The following letter is a follow-up to
"Scared" which appeared in the June
issue of Dimensions(Vol. 8,Issue 11).
Scared had sex with a male co-worker
and ended up pregnant. She wrote for
advice about whether to have the child
and if so, how to tell her lover of three
years.
Dear Agnes,
I wrote you in June and wanted to let
you know that I followed your advice.
First I went to the doctor to confirm that
I really am pregnant, then I told my
lover. She did get angry (ballistic is a
better word) and we went through two
or three weeks of pure hell.
After things settled down, we both
decided that this was a blessing in
disguise. We had talked in the past
about having a child together, we just
didn't expect to get one this way.
Now we are planning for the baby —
turning our guest room into a nursery
and buying baby clothes.
Thank you for advising me to "tell her
immediately." I guess I just needed a
push in the right direction. I feel much
better and I really think everything is
going to be fine.
SCARED NO MORE
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I
SEXUAL
HARASSMENT
What it Is and how to fight it
Ever since Anita Hill came forward
with accusations against Supreme Court
nominee, Clarence Thomas, the term
"sexual harassment" has become a
household word. There have been TV
Case 1: John Freshman presses
against you ever chance he gets; any
excuse will do, asking a question,
reviewing a report... When he comes in
the office he presses up as close as
specials, talk shows and even a movie
physically possible and then never
made on the subject (with a woman as
seems to notice that it makes you
the harasser). However, there is still a
whole lot of confusion out there about
uncomfortable. This guy is always in
your intimate space!
what sexual harassment is and who the
perpetrators are. Of the three cases
below, pick the the one (or ones) you
Case 2: Fred Slez is the company
trash mouth. He repeats every dirty,
think constitute sexual harassment.
August 1995 • Dimensions • Page 15
ethnic and sexist joke he hears to the
as an intimidating or hostile work
whole office.It is Monday morning,he
environment. This can be a result of
is loaded with a new list and here he
lesbians it takes to change a light
teasing, comments, the presence of
suggestive posters,or sexualjokes.The
second is unwelcome physical or verbal
bulb?..."
behavior of a sexual nature. This
CSSG 3; "Yes, Jamie your work is
behavior may be an implied or an
outrightcondition of youremployment,
really appreciated,butif you everexpect
wages, or advancement.
comes, "Do you know how many
to get a raise or promotion around here.
Honey, you better lighten up and start
socializing... Know what I mean?..."
What to do....
if you are being sexuaiiy
C3SG 4: Bob, the single guy in the
next office asks you to go out to dinner
and a movie. You politely tell him that
you don't want to go out with him.
Afterwards he is still friendly, but
doesn't ask again.
harassed?
1. Confront the "harasser"! Tell him
that his behavior is offensive and that if
it continues you will report it to his
supervisor. (Document the date you
confront him.This can be a simple note
on your calendar at home.)
Once upon a time, a person who was
being sexually harassed at work had to
either put up with it or leave the job,
hoping that a new job would offer a
more professional work environment.
By 1980 things began to change, you
had the option offiling a complaint,but
if he doesn't stop?
2. Warn him again. This time both
verbally and in writing that if his
behavior continues you will notify his
years.Then,in 1986,the Supreme Court
supervisor or manager and the personnel
department.(Keep a copy of the letter
and note the date you sent it on your
handed down a decision that said the
calendar)
a final resolution of the case could take
employer was responsible for a
All documentation should include the
harassmentfree environmentandfurther
date,time,specific behavior,and details
responsible for the prevention ofsexual
involved.Be sure to note any witnesses
harassment.
Today most major companies have a
present. Always keep copies ofall your
records.
sexual harassment policy.
But what is sexual harassment???
if the behavior persists?
There are no clear cut guidelines for
determining what is and what isn't
3. Use the company complaint
sexual harassment. Sexual harassment
complaint procedure, go to the next
is what ever
uncomfortable.
makes
vou
feel
procedure. If there isn t a formal
ranking supervisor in the department.
Remind the supervisor, manager, or
Legally, there are two categories of
employer that it is the company's
sexual harassment—the firstis defined
responsibility to correct the situation.
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If you still can't get the
come from members of either sex. It is
situation corrected?
very unprofessional for a supervisor,
manager,or anyone ofauthority to solicit
4.Further contacts include yourStates'
Labor Department and the EEOC[Equal
EmploymentOpportunity Commission]
1 -800-USA-EEOC.They will direct you
to a regional office.
It is essential to follow these guidelines
and DOCUMENT your actions. You
should always confront the person
verbally first.Thatgives them the benefit
ofadoubt—there is always apossibility
that they really do not realize their
behavior is offensive to you. Further,a
sexual harassment charge can ruin a
career and won't leave either party
untouched. While the harasser may
suffer the loss of his job, you may also
gain a reputation as a troublemaker and
possibly ruin your chances for
sex for favors. Under the law you are
entitled to a comfortable, harassmentfree work environment.
As for case four — if someone in your
office asks-you for a date, you have
every right to accept or turn them down
depending on yourown feelings and the
policies of your company (some
companies don't allow employees to
date one another). You always have
options as a consenting adult. Having
said that, you should also know that if
you had turned Bob down and he
continued to ask you out or started
leaving flowers on your desk every day
even after you asked him to stop, case
four could easily turn into sexual
harassment.
promotion within the company.Trying
to talk it out in private can help resolve
the problem with less career and
emotional damage for both of you.
At the beginning ofthis article we asked
you to choose which case(s)represented
sexual harassment. All of them except
case numberfour constitute harassment.
If it makes you feel uncomfortable,
embarrassed
or
pressured - it is
harassment. Keep in
mind
that
even
though the examples
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in this article refer to
a
male
harasser/
female harassee, this
is not always the case.
Harassment
can
occur at all levels of
employment and can
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and couples, individual and group
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What A World,
What A World
THEATER OF THE MIND
BY NANCY FORD
Don't Look now. Another "lesbian
movie" has been released.
The Incredibly True Adventures of 2
Girls in Love is being heralded by critics
as a rarity — a "lesbian movie" with
crossover appeal. It's the story of two
mismatched lovers from the opposite
sides of the track. Passion triumphs
Maybe these really are the Gay 90's.
Never before in the history of film has
the industry been so inundated with
films dealing either specifically with
gay and lesbian themes, or at least
including a strong gay/lesbian presence.
Yesterday they had Going My Way.
Today we have Priest. I like it — how
when two high school sweethearts defy
about you?
the odds and choose to love each other,
One of the best things about all this gay
regardless of the obstacles thrown in
romance's path.It's kind oflike afunny
cinema is that it sheds a welcome light
Romeo and Juliet without the death,the
essence, that might otherwise be
overlooked. "Do you still think we'll
still know each other when we're 30?"
period costumes, or the penis.
It seems so strange to enter a movie
theater and enjoy a film about"us" that
isn't tragic, or preachy, or at least
pretentious. Wonderfully strange.
Things have changed so much.
Whatever happened to those movies
with "adult overtones" that merely
hinted at the "different-ness" of the
protagonists? In a world full ofchanging
social mores,the one constant we could
always count on was that these movies
would end with everyone coming to
on our culture,our modus operandi,our
is a poignant question the 2 Girls in
Love ask each other. Research and
conversation has indicated, at least to
me and my contemporaries, that not
only do most lesbians still know their
first lover,they continue to play a major
role in each other's lives. What doesn't
kill us, makes us stronger? In fact,
bringing a new paramour home to meet
"the family" now often means
introducing her to your ex-lover, your
their senses and riding offinto the sunset
with a companion of the opposite sex.
ex-lover's current wife, her current
Or we could bet n some accident to tear
gay cousin from out of town w o we
wife's ex, and her currents wife s ex s
the ill-fated lovers asunder. Suicide, at
think is probably gay but no one is
least. Good grief, is nothing sacred?
Could it be that as acceptance of gay
men and lesbians is becoming more
completely sure. Welcome to
Lesbianville—we hope you enjoy your
stay here.
mainstreamed in the real world
It's become a welcome trend for
(whatever that is), our characters are
also finally, being mainstreamed onto
filmmakers to focus specifically on
various lesbian rites and wrongs
the silver screen?
ofpassage.Bar Girls gave us an accurate
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backstage view of the theater where
most lesbians give theirfirst—and best
— public performances.Desert Hearts
gave us a tasteful yet provocative lesson
that love,especially when you find it in
Reno,is always a gamble. Claire ofthe
Moon gave us a rash.2 Girls gives us a
nostalgic tweak recalling the
unspeakable
excitement
bickering couple in film history who,
after tejling each other to go f
themselves, actually can.
Mommy, You're the Dearest Devoted
adopted daughter discovers that her
mother, an old former motion picture
queen, is really just an old queen.
and
incomparable buzz that accompanies
first love — that constant ache in your
Orlando, Part Deux Quentin Crisp
stars as the Mayor of a steamy Florida
stomach that has never before or since
tourist mecca which receives its water
hurt so very, very good.
It's encouraging that lesbians(and gay
men,for that matter), can now go to a
supply from Ponce de Leon Natural
Springs, giving all its citizens eternal
life and unlimited potential for sequels.
neighborhood theater, other than the
kind that only accepts quarters, and
enjoy a positive film experience. Prior
to this new cinematic enlightenment,a
gay person's identifying and
internalizing a film experience was
limited to fantasy.
Sofantasize I did.Thefollowing is a list
The Whining Game Audiences are
shocked at the surprise ending when the
film's heroine, a cabaret singer and
model, is revealed to actually be a
woman. Kinky.
popping days are done.
When Harry Forgot Sally in Paris A
man and a woman,supposedly in love,
re-evaluate their relationship when he
joins the chorus line in the Follies
What's So Funny Girl? Instead of
Joining hopeless gambling addict Nicky
Amstein on that European bound luxury
liner,Fanny Brice remains in New York
at the curiously-insistent urging of cochorus gypsy Ann Francis. They spend
hiatusfrom TheZiegfeldFollies writing
their own terse, two-woman comedy
Nancy Ford isa Houston-based comedian
and frequent contributor to the gay and
iesbian press. She performs each
Thursday night, 8:30pm at Ms. B's hi
show which becomes the vaudevillian
Piaza 9200 (9200 Buffaio Speedway).
of films that I hope to be able to
experience before my buttered corn-
precursor to The Kathy and Mo Show.
Parent Trap: The Rest of the Story
Hayley Mills plays grown up twins who
discover they're not really twins at all,
but completely unrelated.In an ultimate
act of narcissism, they fall in love with
Bergere.
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August 11 at 11pm, Nancy opens for
Candace Gingrich for the Human Rights
Campaign Fund at Rich's, 2401 San
Jacinto in Houston. Tickets are $20 at
the door.
each other and marry. Mayhem ensues
as they become famous as the only
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WOMEN GOING FOR
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The Coffee Ceiib
Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Music, Movies, Etc.
This Month, Tasha Summer Introduces:
A Gay Prid^-Kemrdifig by
and
This month we'll do something a little
have 9 recordings and two videos
different. We're going to take a look at
available with a tenth recording due out
The Turtle Creek Chorale and Women's
Chorus of Dallas new CD entitled
in the fall.
The Women's Chorus of Dallas boasts
numerous other Dallas arts groups
over 100 singers and has one solo
(Women's Chorus only) CD entitled
"Our Turn" in stores and just finished
recording another that will be available
including the Dallas Symphony
this fall.
"FAMILY."
The Turtle Creek Chorale is a 200 voice
men's chorus that has performed with
Orchestra. The group has toured
As the press notes say, "Under the
extensively in the U.S.and has plans for
direction ofone ofthe biggest queers in
Dallas—Dr.Timothy Selig,The Turtle
a European tour this summer. They
August 1995• Dimensions •Page 23
Creek Chorale and The Women's
recordings are available in most
Chorus of Dallas join forces for Gay
Pride in song. This recording brings
mainstream music stores.The Women s
Chorus of Dallas recording of "Our
together not only an incredible array of
Turn" is available at Block Buster at
talent with over 300 singers and
instrumentalists, but a true community
Crossroads Market in Dallas.
Mockingbird & Lemmon and at
of loving, caring people as well." I
All the CD's are also available by mail.
couldn't have said it better myself.
The CD contains 14 songs reflecting
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the love, spirit and self-acceptance of
the lesbian/gay community. Included
are renditions ofpopular songsfrom the
past,spirituals and "The Peace Waltz,"
an original composition by Bill Mays in
honorofthe Chorale's 15th anniversary.
The Women's Chorus of Dallas goes it
to orderTurtle Creek Chorale recordings
or (214) 520-7828 for the Women's
Chorus of Dallas.
The Women's Chorus of Dallas will
start their new season on August 14th
and is always looking for new voices.If
you are interested in auditioning to
become a member,call(214)520-7828.
alone on their beautiful version of"Wind
The Chorus suggests that you attend a
Beneath My Wings." The Women's
Choms has adopted the Susan G.Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation as a recipient
few rehearsals and sing along before
the actual auditions on Sunday, August
27th, so call now!
of a portion of Chorus proceeds. This
arrangement was included on the CD in
honor of the foundation; it is the
unofficial theme song of the "Race For
The Cure."
Both men's and women voices are heard
on the best version of the old slave
Books, music and more
spiritual-tumed-civil rights anthem,
for the lesbian, gay and
"We Shall Overcome" that I've ever
feminist communities.
heard.The song is beautifully done and
incredibly uplifting.
Other cuts on the CD include "Secret
Love,"
"Over the Rainbow,"
Somewhere," "When I Fall In Love,"
InkluKjs
and "Love Don't Need a Reason."
It is truly amazing to listen to this CD
and realize that all those beautiful voices
belong to the gay and gay friendly
communities of Dallas, Texas. There
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must be something in the water in Dallas
to produce such a wonderful array of
singers.
The CD is available through gay and
foil-Free ordering:
lesbian bookstores nationwide. The
Open Tuesday-Sunday
Personalized mail order service
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Poetry
From Our Readers
SOMEONE LIKE ME
Her childlike innocence reflects my own.
Having grown up emotionally unattended,
Looked at but not really seen.
Talked to but not really heard.
An overachiever, driven hard but not allowed
To take a break to bask in the sincere glow
Of parental adoration.
Once a child, then grown up.
Never allowed to be a child again.
Forced to live with a facade
That covered the real face, the real smile.
The real tears, the real laughter.
The real person.
Acting out in traditional, acceptable roles
That made the family happy and accepting.
Her childlike innocence reflects my own.
Showing a sad face that bravely hides
The needs, wants and desires
Left over from childhood, unattended.
Unseen, unheard-except by me.
Now an adult, looking into the face
Of another child trapped in an adult body.
Reaching out to another child trapped.
The love we have for each other
Will set us free to run in playgrounds.
Cry at movies, laugh at bad jokes.
Play "hookle" from work on a special spring day.
Lay in fields of grass staring at the white
Clouds in blue skies trying to figure out
The shape of a dog's face from a clown's nose.
Or a tree branch from an airplane.
Her childlike innocence reflects my own.
And 1 am glad she's my friend, not just my lover.
Sandra A. Meros
San Antonio, TX
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Are
You
Sure
Of
Yourself?
There are days in everyone's life when
the job.
they feel unloved or unattractive. The
problem is when we start to feel insecure
in some extra hours to show your worth.
all the time.How you see yourselfaffects
the way others see you. If you want to
be liked, you have to like yourselffirst.
Answer the questions below and find
out if your self-esteem needs a boost.
PARTI
1. A woman you just met in the bar tells
you that you have beautiful eyes, you:
b. make sure you are caught up and put
c. figure you've got the promotion
locked up without any extra effort.
3.You've got the flu and pull yourself
out of bed to go to the drugstore. While
there, you run into an old friend who is
always perfectly groomed. You:
a. hide on the aspirin aisle so.she won't
see you.
a. look over your shoulder to see who
she's talking to.
b.straighten your sweats and say hello.
c. say hello and tell her you are
recovering from an exotic disease you
b. tell her thank you and move on with
got on a business trip in the Congo.
the conversation.
c.tell her there are parts of you thatlook
even better.
2.When you find out that you and a coworker are both up for the same
promotion, you:
a. assume that your co-worker will get
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4. You are fifteen pounds overweight
when your mother decides it is time to
have a family portrait made. You:
a. agree and ask what she wants you to
wear.
b. redouble your efforts to lose the
weight and wear your most slimming
clothes and make-up.
c.refuse to have your picture made until
you are in top form. You don't want
your weight on film for posterity.
PART II
Answer the following
questions True or False.
7.1 love parties.
( ) True ( ) False
2.1 am beautiful.
( )True ( )False
3.1 am intelligent.
( )True ( )False
16-27 points
You are very accepting of yourself.
You understand thateveryone hasstrong
and weak points and you know what
yours are.You have enough self-esteem
that you don!t need to be the picture of
perfection all the time. You are able to
laugh atyourmistakes and accept praise
gracefully when it is deserved. You like
yourselfand,as a result, you are usually
well liked by others.
28-40 points
Part 11
Yes, you appear to be confident. You
are outgoing and love to be in the
spotlight.The problem is that when you
brag on yourself all the time, you don't
give anyone else a chance to pay you an
honest compliment. On the inside, you
are really insecure. You figure that if
you don't point out how wonderful you
are, no one else is going to do it. Settle
down and give yourself a chance to
make some real friends. You may just
find the love you've been advertising so
Give yourself5 points for every"True"
prominently for.
4.1 am lovable.
( )True ( )False
Scoring
Parti
Give yourself points as follows:
1 point for every "A" answer.
3 points for every "B" answer.
5 points for every "C" answer.
answer.
If You Scored:
4-15 points
You are your own worst critic. You
have a tendency to focus only on what
you see as your shortcomings. You
need to leant to look atthe whole picture.
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What's in the stars for you this month?
ARIES
Try to achieve your goals without pushing
too hard during the first part of August. You
could wind up trampling on others if you're
Go ahead, but don't overdo it. People and
projects that have needed your attention for
awhile are in the spotlight towards month's
end.
not careful. You can look forward to better
times when it comes to finances after the
17th. Make changes and improvements in
other areas of your life toward month's end.
Work on matters that concern you from
behind the scenes, you will make better
progress if you keep to yourself.
TAURUS
Let things move at their own pace during the
first part of August. Romance and money
matters will go more smoothly if you don't
push. Your social and romantic lives will be
exciting after the 12th. Everything is going
right for you now. Keep an open mind and
avoid criticism of those around you toward
month's end. You may have a tendency to
overspend so keep a close eye on your
pocketbook!
GEMIAl
You'll be able to step up the pace both in
business and romance during the first part of
August.Although you are content and happy
at home, you may have the urge to travel
after the 18th. Toward month's end the
focus will be on financial and career matters.
A raise or promotion could be coming your
way, but you'll have to finish projects that
you have been putting off.
UEO
Travel may be on your agenda during the
first part ofAugust.Whether it's for business
or pleasure,romance will play a major role.
You may have a hard time pinning down
how you feel about someone around the
17th — trust your gut instincts they will be
right on target. Romance is definitely in the
cards towards month's end,but don't ignore
your friends or they may get upset.
VIRGO
Progress can be made in all things important
to you, including money and love, during
the first part ofAugust.A raise or promotion
could be right around the comer — be
prepared,you may have to push a little to get
it to go through! Your love life is really
heating up but try not to focus all your
attention on it. Toward month s end you
may have to rewrite a budget because you
underestimated expenses in the past.
IvIISKA
Money is your strong point during the first
part of August. A raise, promotion or other
financial windfall could be headed your
way. Concentrate on home and social
activities after the 17th, your friends and
love interest will provide much enjoyment
CAl^CER
Don't let anyone, particularly a lover, push
you into a decision you aren't ready to make
during the first part of August. Go at your
own pace in all matters. After the 16th you
may be feeling the urge to get out and party.
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and insight right now. After the 20th the
emphasis will once again be ori work and
career matters. Toward month s end you
will have the energy to push ahead on matters
that need taken care of and the time to start
new projects.
SCORPIO
You get what you ask for during the first
part of August.Your social life is picking up
and people will be willing to grant you
favors. After the 17th you will know
instinctively what others are thinking. You
may feel that your relationsh ips are in turmoil
toward month's end, but it's nothing a little
time won't fix.
SAGITTARIUS
Be wary of romantic overtures and those
who would use you for money during the
if you didn't get that raise earlier in the
month.
PISCES
Romance is in the air during the first part of
August. After the 16th you will have good
luck in all partnership matters — whether
it's a business or love relationship, things
just seem to crystallize right now.Expenses
could rise unexpectedly around the 20th
don't worry, it's nothing you can't handle.
Avoid travel towards month's end,especially
if it is an unplanned trip.
first part of August. Don't go out on a limb
in business or personal matters after the
16th. You may make decisions you will
regret and could hurt you later on. Pay
attention to your loved ones and their needs
toward month's end. Let them have the lead
and you will find that you are both more
content.
CAPRICORA
You will be more content both in
relationships and on the job during the first
part of August. You should watch your
tongue around the 12th and be careful to say
nothing that will hurt another person. After
the 19th you will be able to set goals and
reach them with ease. An opportunity arises
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A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ALBUQUERQUE,NM (area code 505)
organizations
Sister Source Cooper^e & Lesbian Resource Line
144 Harvard SE'268-2116
Affirmation'PC Box 225831 75222 * 948-1546
AIDS Resource Center * P.O. Box 19071275219
Asians & Fnends•PO Box 9142 75209 *392-3339
(^edrai of Hope MCC•5910 Cedar Springs Rd.•351-1901
Community Church & Colege of Divine Metaphysics
4001 live Oak #401 •826-7110, Exl 401
AMARILLO.TX (area code 806)
organizalions
Congregation Beth El Bnah • P.O. Box 191188 75219• 497-1591
Couples Metro Dallas * PO Box 803156 75380• 5046775
Dallas Gay and Lesbian Aliance
Lasban/GayAlfance-PO Box 9361 79105•3594219
P.O. Box 190712 75219•5254233• FAX 522-4604
MCCofAmartlo-POBox1276 - 372-4557
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives'P.O. Box 190712 75219 * 821-1653
Dallas Gay Youth Group •300 TuitJe Creek Plaza #116* 307-7203
Dallas Names Project•PO Box 190869 752196869 *(214)520SEWS
ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)
organizations
Dallas Outdoors * P.O. Box 35474 75235•2766270
Dsyias Tavern GuSd * 3900 Ummon Ave.#220 •5266292
P.O. Box 19348-77. UTA St 76019•794-5140
Dignrty/Dallas • PO Box 190133 75219 * 2254101
Foundation for Human Understanding * 5254233
Gay/Lesbian Gardeners * PO Box 190552 75219•3390787
Trinity MCC* 331 Aaron Ave.,Ste 125 •265-5464
GLAAD/DaBas * P.O. Box 190712 75219 * 525<3LAD
Gay/Lesbian Association of UTA
Grace Fellowshp in Christ Jesus * 2727 Oak Lawn •528-2811
AUSTIN,TX (area code 512)
ciubs
Nexus-305W.5lh -472-5288
Lesbian/Gay Deinocrats of Texas *521-6342 exl 229
LesbianASay Political Coaiton * P.O. Box 224424 75222 * 8259882
Lesbian Resa-rce (itenter * 1315 SkSes•8216999
Lesbian Visionaries * PO Box 191443 75219 * 521-5342 X 844
organizations
UL(Lesbian Info Une * 521-5342 ext. 298
SPROUTS(coming out group)* 521-5342 ext
Affirmalion (MethocSsI) - 7403 Shoal Creek - 451-2329
TWIGS(Ihe wymn r\ gay society)•521-5342 exL 269
Austin UtincVa Lesbian/Gay Organization
PO Box 1350 78787 • 2806107
Austin Lesbian/Gay Pdrtical Caucus• P.O. Bex 822 78767• 4746750
Center for Battered Women* (Lesbian Group)385-5181 or928-9070
CaayAe^xan Student Association at UT Austin
46W971 'Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338
LesbiaiVGay Rights Lobby •PO Box 2679 78768•4746475
The New Vision(ne^oumd)* 521-5342 exL 265
MetrofiexRepublicans •P.O.Box 191033 75219 *9416114
Oak Lawn Community Services 4300 MacArthur * 5206108
Oak Lawn Symphonic Band -P.O.Boxl9097375219*9851751
PFLAGAJallas• HelpBne 5556640
Imperial Sovereign Royal Court of Dalas
P.O. Box 190464 75245 * 6216446
Lesbian Movers - Karen •3396508
Seventh-Day Adventisl Knshp *4151358
Live Wire Prodixtions • PO Box 14120278714
Womyn Together * 3920 Cedar Springs *5254233
MetropoStan Community Church •1100 Springdale Rd.•929-3660
Oasis f^istry* 5555 N. LamarBW.#Ll01 *441-9191
P-Rag (Parents/Friends Lesbiais/Gays)•331-8446
DENT0N,TX (area code 817)
Sapphfre!* Lesbian Sodsi Group •4506659
organizations
Meeting Ack^ess* 825 E.531/2 SL.Ste E103
Maiing Address* 201 W.Stassney.Ste.# 321 787456156
COURAGE,Lesbian Gay Student Og.
Waterloo Courtseliig Center * 507 Powel 787(X3 * 322-9654
Texas Human Rights Foundation • P.O. Box 49740 78765•4795473
P.O. Box 5067 76203 *382-3813
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-8005255417
P-Rag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/(3ays)• 387-1491
Harvest MCC• 5900 S.Stemmons 762(6•160O497-HMCC
The Treehouse (Lesbian Mothers Si4}port Group)
607 Nueces a 78701 •477-5822
ATHENS,TX (area code 903)
organizations
P-Flag (Parents/Friends LesbiansfGays)•6755326
BANDERA,TX (area code 210)
DRIPPING SPRINGS,TX(area code 512)
accommodations
Reaeation Plantation •Campground • H(X)1 box 40-A 78620 * 894-0567
EL PAS0,TX(area code 915)
organizations
Lambda Services • PO Box 31321 79931-0321 •24 hour line 562-GAYS
accommodations
MCC B Paso - 916 Yande« •542-1227
Desert Hearts Cowgirl Club• Women's Guest Ranch
P-Rag (Parents/Friends LesbiansfGays) * Spaiish & Englsh *591-4664
HC 3. Box 650 78003 * 796-7446
FT. WORTH (area code 817)
DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
organizations
businesses
Agape MCC•4615SE Loop 820•63S60Q2
Business Delivery Systems* 14902 Preston Rd.75240 * 733-1106
clubs
The Moon-5039 Wills •8284471
Affirmation (MethcxSst)•4757837
Imperial Court Oe Fort WortWArtington •870-1555or 635-7188
Lasbian/Gay PoStica)Coailioii ol TarranI Crxinty - 26300C6 Of8600326
P-Flag(ParentslFriends Lesbtaris/Gays) - 4966607/498-4655
Sue Qlen-s •3903 Cedar Springs * 5596707
RESPECT .826 Hardwood Rd'HursLTX 76054
organizations
Tarrart County LX3 Alliance - 3327 Winthrop. Suite 24376116•763-6644
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Piopei ty of the Center
HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
NEW ORLEANS,LA (area code 504)
businesses
club & accommodations
IrWings Bookshop • 1846 Richmond • 521-3369
Charlene's * 940 Elysian Fields * 945-9328
Attemalive Visions•526-8223
clubs
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations
Ranch •9218 Buffalo Spdwy.•666-3464
Ms. B's •9208 Buffalo Spdwy. ■ 666-3356
XTC • 9212 Buffalo Spdwy.•666-3356
Oasis the Community Center
organizations
2135NW39lh 73112• 525-AIDS
Herland Sister Resources, Inc.
AIDS Foundation • 3927 Essex Lane •623-6796
2312 NW 39lh 73112*521-9696
AIDS HOTLINE '0/0 Switchboard *529-3211
Gay/Lesbian Students Unwersity ol Houston • 4800 Calhoun•529-3211
Gay/Lesbian Switchboard-PC Box 66591 77266 * 529-3211
Houston Gay & Lesbian Parents •980-7995
Houston Gay Poitical Caucus• P.O. Box 66664 77266•521-1000
SAN ANGELO,TX (area code 915)
organizations
integrity •P.O. Box 66008 77266-6008•432-0414
P-Flag (Parentsfriends Lesbians/Gays) * 944-4323
Concho Valley Gay/Lesbian Allance
Kingdom Community Church •614 E. 19th •862-7533
P.O. Box 750 76902•653-2956
Larrbda ALANON *1214 Joanne•521-9772
LesbiaiVGayStudems-Univ.HoustonClearLake*2700BayAfea 77058
LIN Houston • Lesbian Teacher Network
SAN ANTONIO,TX (area code 210)
PO Box 1835• Bellaire. TX 77402 ■ 529-3211
businesses
Metropolitan Community Church Oi The Resurrection
Montrose Counseling Center • 900 Lovett #203 77006•529O037
Affirming Solutions • 1802 NE Loop 410. Sle. 102 ■ 828.6486
clubs
Montrose Pool League/BiUiards•PJ 863-6482
Bonham Exchange • 411 Bonham • 224-9219
1919Decatur*861-9149
The Movie Club •867-9454
Nexus San Antonio •8021 Pinebrook • 341 -2818
P-Flag (Parents^riends Lesbians/Gays)•867-9020
PWA Coalition - Houston • 1475 W.Gray #163•522-5428
organizations
Deal Rainbow •804-1904 TTY
SORA (Sex or Relationship Addicts Anonymous) lesbian group•523-9398
Dignity/San Antonio • 202 N.St. Mary's• 349-3632
The Women's Group ■ 529-5871
Womynspaoe* P.O. Box 980601 770986601
Integrity/San Antonio
PO Box 150006 78212• 684-4920
Women's Softball League•6431 Pineshade •8686256
P-Flag (Parents/Friends LesbiansCays)•822-4135
River City Living Metropolitan Community Church
202 Holland 78212 *822-1121
LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
organizations
Lambda Students Center • 1140 W. Woodlawn Ave.
LISA (Lesbian Information SA)* 828-LISA (5472)
SALGA - San Antonio Lesbian/Gay Assembly * 733-7300
Lubbock LesbiarvGay ATiance & Wild Wikte West Prod.
P.O. Box 64746 79464•791-4499
Community Outreach Center & Outreach AA (Tues.fiTbi^s.@
•102
N.Ave.S* 762-1019
SALSA - San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance
PO Box 12715 78212 * SALSA Une 736-4329
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
MCC Lubbock • 5502 34th St.•792-5562
POBox 120113 78212-9313
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)•7996529
San Antonio Tavern Guild * 822-2823
South f^ns AIDS Resource Center(SPARC)
4204-B 50th SL 79413•1600627-7079•796-7068
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Affirmaton: United Methodists for Lesbian/Gay Concerns
PO Box 1021 • Evanston. IL 60204
AIDS Action Council•729 Eighth St. S.E. Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003 *(202)547-3101
AIDS 800* 1-800-221-7044
Conference For Catholic Lesbians
PO Box 436, Planetarium Station • New York, NY 10024
GLAAD/USA •80 Varick SI. #3E • NY. NY 10013
Hate Crime Line* 1-800-347-HATE
SHERMAN,TX (area code 903)
organizations
AIDS Resource Center of Texhoma•813-1272or 800-525-6381
Alliance for Ufe * PO Box 1895 75091 * 892-9049
HIV/AIDS Sevices * PO Box 1695 75091 * 463-7258
WACO.TX (area code 817)
organizations
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)•750-7211
Gay & Lesbian Parents Coalition International(GLPCI)
PO Box 50360. Washington, DC 20091 * (202)583-8029
Lesbian Mothers' National Defense Fund
PO Box 21567 * Seattle, WA 98111 •(206)325-2643
Lesbian Teachers Network(LTN)
PO Box 638 * Solon,(A 52333
National Gay Alliance for Young Adults, Inc.
PO Box 190426 • Dallas, TX 75219•(214)307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor * NY. NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Task Force
1517 U Street NW • Washington D.C. 20009•202-332-6483
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From Around the Region, the Country & the World
Right Wing
COORS Grajntts
Benefits to
WoRiHNG Hard
Same-Sex Partners
The American Family Association
(AFA), Donald Wildmon's right-wing
COLORADO - The Adolf Coors
Brewing company extended employee
benefits to same-sex partners on May
11.The company has been the target of
gay rights advocates since the seventies
and is still actively boycotted by many
members and groups within the
community.
The most recent criticisms do not
revolve around the Brewing Company
organization dedicated to media
monitoring, claims an "active
involvement of one million plus
supporters." Wildmon describes his
organization as America's#1 pro family
organization fighting for wholesome,
family-oriented TV." His well-funded
efforts continually demonize gay men
and lesbians
while
dispensing
butaround the AdolfCoorsFoundation,
misinformation about our lives.
which is funded by the Coors family.
The Foundation has openly supported
right wing organizations such as the
John Birch Society,the Free Congress
Foundation and the Heritage
Foundation,according to the Colorado
Daily.
Wildmon's newest campaign calls for a
Organizations calling for the boycott
believe that the Foundation is a
mechanism for the family to funnel
money to anti-gay causes while
claiming that Coors,the company, is a
gay affirmative organization.
It is unknown at this time whether the
organizations involved will call for an
end to the boycott. However, the
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
continues to refuse donations from
Coors.
Reprinted with permission from the
Amarillo LesbianlGay Alliance
Update,July 1995, Volume 2, No. 4.
boycott of Unilever products which
include Calvin Klein cosmetics. Close-
up toothpaste, Q-tip swabs. Vaseline
products,Lipton tea andPove,Lifebuoy
and Lever 2000 brands of soap.
According to Wildmon, Unilever is "a
leading sponsor of programs promoting
homosexuality."
The campaign involves a "Nationwide
Television Values Survey," mailed to
his members. The "results" of the
"survey" will be shared with major TV
advertisers. The highly biased survey
materials, (which doubles as an AFA
fundraising letter) state: "Our children
are crying for network TV to teach them
values,Hollywood and network TV give
yourchildren...OVER 15,000SEXUAL
ACTS ANDINNUENDOIN A GIVEN
YEAR!"
"The single best way to change what's
on TV," Wildmon writes, "is to
August 1995• Dimensions• Page 7
CONVINCE
CORPORATE
AMERICA TO STOP SPONSORING
TV SHOWS which TEACH our
children
to
be...SEXUALLY
ACTIVE...ANTI-GOD and ANTIFAMILY."
With his "values survey," Wlldmon
has shipped out thousands of"boycott
cards" that list Unilever's many
products, instructing his members to
"Send a message by leaving these
products on the shelf." They have also
been given pre-printed complaint
postcards, addressed to Unilever.
It's important for Unilever to hear from
consumers who support the fair,
accurate and diverse representation of
lesbian and gay lives. Send you
comments to: Richard A Goldman,
President, Unilever United States, Inc.
390 Park Avenue, New York, NY
10022; fax (212) 906-4411. Donald
Wildmon can be reached through AFA,
P.O.Drawer 2440,Tupelo, MS 38803;
e-mail AmFamilyl@aol.com.
In addition, the AFA is calling for a
boycott of all products manufactured
by Bristol-Myers Squibb because the
company has advertised its Clairol
Men's Choice hair products in The
Advocate. Reportedly, letters from
homophobes"are pouring into corporate
headquarters."Contact Richard L.Gelb,
Chair,Bristol-Myers Squibb Company,
345 Park Avenue, New York, NY
10154; fax (212)546-4020.
Reprinted with permissionfrom the Los
Angeles chapter ofthe Gay and Lesbian
Alliance Against Defamation
publication, GLAAD Reports, July/
August 1995, Vol. 7, No. 718.
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Lesbian/Gay Police
Conference to be Held
IN Palm Springs
LOS ANGELES - The Golden State
PeaceOfficers Association,California's
Lesbian & Gay Police organization,
and the Los AngelesPolice Department,
proudly announce their co-sponsorship
ofthe Second International Conference
of Gay & Lesbian Criminal Justice
Professionals. This series ofeducational
seminars represents the first time any
police department in the United States
has fully cosponsored a professional
event dedicated to the examination of
issues concerning gays and lesbians in
law enforcement.
The conference is expected to draw as
many as 500 participants from around
the world,with representatives expected
from London, Copenhagen, Paris and
Australia. It will be held on Friday,
September 8, 1995 in Palm Springs
with additional educational and
networking gatherings scheduled
throughout the Los Angeles area from
September 5 through September 10.
This second professional gathering will
address a variety of topics including
decreasing discrimination in the
workplace, equal opportunity issues,
coming-out on the job, AIDS & HIV,
and concerns of women in law
enforcement.
The conference is designed for lesbian
and gay police officers,deputy sheriffs,
firefighters, parole and probation
officers,prosecutors,as well as all other
interested law enforcement managers
and executives who are dedicated to
creating a positive working environment
for an increasingly diverse work force.
Department will be featured speakers at
The first such conference was held in
the event. Other panel speakers include
New York City in June of 1994, in
conjunction with the Stonewall '25
celebration and proved to be an effective
forum for lesbian and gay criminal
justice professionals to exchange ideas,
Police Commissioner Art Mattox and
Assistant Chief Ronald Banks of the
Johnston of the Boston Police
Los Angeles Police Department, Chief
Leroy Baca ofthe Los Angeles County
network with one another,and to discuss
Sheriff's Department and retired Chief
of Police Penny Harrington of the
relevant issues in law enforcement.
Portland Police Bureau.
Ms. Elizabeth Birch, Director of the
Human Rights Campaign Fund, and
Deputy Superintendent William
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What's Goia' On?
A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
HOUSTON - Inklings Bookshop
(1846 Richmond) will host a book
signing by a hotlesbian mystery author
from New Orleans,Jean Redmann on
Sunday, August 6th at 3;3()pm. Jean's
three mysteries combine steamy sex,
complex characters and greatadventure.
group meetings, offer a social and
support group for youths in 6th-12th
grades who have lesbian or gay parents
and a monthly family activity.For more
info, call (713) 666-8260 or write
HGLP,P.O.Box 35709-262,Houston,
TX 77235-5709.
For directions or info, call (713) 5213369.
DALLAS - Registration and clinics for
the Dallas Independent Volleyball
Association (DIVA) fall league will
begin on Thursday, August 3rd, and
Friday, August 4th at 6:30pm at
DALLAS - Oak Lawn Community
Services(OLCS)has a hostofactivities
planned for August. The 6th Annual
Bachelor/Bachelorette Bid:Pumps&
Sneakers will be held with presenting
sponsor, Caven Enterprises on
Saturday, August 19th from 7-10pm at
Reverchon Recreation Center(3505
the Sammons Center for the Arts
Maple Avenue). The league is open to
(3630 Harry Hines Blvd.). Tickets are
women and men of all skill levels.
Women are encouraged to come
$15 and a cash bar will be available.
Clinicsfor recreational and intermediate
Sue Ellen's Kathy Jack, the Village
Station's Kathy Corbin and Blanche
Fury's Deborah Vial arejustafew ofthe
participate in a welcoming environment.
players will be held Friday, August 4th
"bachelorettes" that will be available
and clinics for power and competitive
for bidding. Mastercard, Visa and
levels will be held Thursday, August
American Express will be accepted.
3rd. The season games will be played
OLCS will also hold LIFEWALK'95
on Friday nights only. Games will be
Team Captain Training on August
scheduled atthe Reverchon Recreation
Center and Marcus Park Recreation
27th from 2-4pm in the Fairmount
Center in north Dallas.For more details,
call the DIVA info line at (214) 5215342,ext. 804.
Hotel's Gold Room and Gay &
Lesbian Information Line Training
on August 18th & 19th. For info on any
or all of these activities, call OLCS at
(214)520-8108.
HOUSTON - The Houston Gay and
Lesbian Parents(HGLF)organization
will hold its August Family Activity
on Friday evening, August 11 at a
neighborhood pool. HGLP is a support
and social group for lesbian/gay parents
and their children. They hold support
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Productions, Inc. presents The Topp
Twins in concert on Saturday,
September 9th at 8pm at the Agape
MCC Auditorium(4615SE California
Pkwy.). Opening for the twins will be
Cheryl Anderson. Tickets are $15 in
OF INTEREST TO ALL
advance and $18 at the door and will be
The 5th Annual Lone Star Women's
available at Connections Bookstore
Music Festival will be held on the
and Agape MCC in Fort Worth and at
Crossroads Market in Dallas.For more
beautiful Guadalupe River outside New
Braunfels, TX on October 6th, 7th &
information, call (817)924-3264.
8th. The festival includes music,
camping, great food and activities and
DALLAS - On August 23rd,the Candy
lots and lots of fun! For more info on
Marcum Institute along with the
Women's Community Association will
local women's bookstore or call (512)
present From Small Change to Big
929-0002.
Bucks: Women &Money - Financial
Independence from 7-9pm at 4300
MacArthur, Ste. 200A (Lemmon @
Tollway). Topics to be covered include
Credit Repair, Investment Clubs,
performers and tickets,check with your
Uniformed Services Activity, a
resource-referral network for all
military,veterans,law enforcementand
emergency personnel, is searching for
InvestmentBrokerage and Bartering.
an Executive Director to assist the
Refreshments will be available until
Chairman.Duties include grant writing,
fund raising, benefits and recruiting.
10pm. A $5 donation is suggested. Call
(214)520-8108 for more info.
HOUSTON - HeartSong, Houston's
Women's Community Chorus, will
resume weekly rehearsals Monday,
August 21st at 7pm at the Community
Room in Sharpstown Center. They
Requirements include a personal
computer with modem, the ability to
work from yourhome and"experience."
Salary is on a commission basis.
Qualified individuals respond to; 2725
13th St. NW,Washington D.C. 20009
or call 1-500-445-1670.
will welcome interested singers at that
time. The chorus is also seeking a
qualified Co-Director.To apply as Co-
<S
Director or to receive more information,
call Kathy at(713)526-9095.
AM ARILLO - The Amarillo Lesbian
If you have
Gay Alliance will hold its annual
membership meeting at Washington
information for
Washington)on Tuesday,August 15 at
What's Goin' On,
please send it to us!
7pm. ALGA will elect officers for the
Deadline for
Square Cafe and Bookstore(1607 S.
coming year at this meeting and all
members are encourages to attend and
submissions
participate. For more info, call (806)
is the 20th
373-5725.
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Dear
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS
I have a really big problem. I hope you
can help.
For the last year and a half I have been
seeing a wonderful woman. We share
try again. Yes,I realize her children are
important, but so is your life. Do you
really want to look forward to five more
years of sneaking around before she
will even considerleaving herhusband?
lots ofinterests and are very compatible.
I broke up with my lover of6 years to be
with this woman and have been very
happy with her.The problem is that she
Cut yourlosses now.Ifyou hang around,
you can almost bet that in five years she
will decide that she needs to stay with
"hubby"for another four years to make
Dear Agnes,
is married and has two children.
sure the kids have stable college
She has been telling me for the last year
that she was going to leave her husband,
but it hasn't happened.Then,today,she
told me that although she wants us to go
on seeing each other, she doesn't want
financing or some such excuse.
to leave or divorce her husband. She
says it is because she is afraid that he
will fight her over custody of the kids.
Dear Agnes,
This letter is in response to the letter
from "Newly Gay" in the July issue. I
also came outafter having been married
for quite some time.I have two children
who were seven and nine at the time of
She told me thatshe wants us to continue
the divorce. I opted to tell my children
on as we have been doing and has asked
me to wait for her for another five years
when both her kids will be in college.
the situation immediately and I am very
glad that I did. My kids have grown up
(now ages 16 and 18)well-adjusted and
I am devastated and don'tknow what to
accustomed to the fact that Mom is gay.
do. I love her very much and I want to
continue seeing her, but I'm not sure I
can take sneaking around for another
I have several friends who decided to
wait to tell their children and have
five years. I think she is asking too
much of me,but she says that iff really
love her I'll be patient.
What do you think?
THE"OTHER" WOMAN
SAN ANTONIO,TX
regretted it. When their kids learned at
14 or 15 that Mom was gay,they had a
much harder time adjusting and learning
to live with this knowledge.
Although I know that what was rightfor
me and my children isn't the answerfor
everyone, I wanted to share my
experience in hopes ofhelping others in
the same situation.
Dear Other Woman,
Life is too short for this kind of crap.If
Thank you for your time.
she refuses to leave her husband, you
should leave her.Tell her that if you are
AUSTIN,TX
GAY MOM
still available in five years, you might
August 1995• Dimensions•Page 13
Dear Readers,
The following letter is a follow-up to
"Scared" which appeared in the June
issue of Dimensions(Vol. 8,Issue 11).
Scared had sex with a male co-worker
and ended up pregnant. She wrote for
advice about whether to have the child
and if so, how to tell her lover of three
years.
Dear Agnes,
I wrote you in June and wanted to let
you know that I followed your advice.
First I went to the doctor to confirm that
I really am pregnant, then I told my
lover. She did get angry (ballistic is a
better word) and we went through two
or three weeks of pure hell.
After things settled down, we both
decided that this was a blessing in
disguise. We had talked in the past
about having a child together, we just
didn't expect to get one this way.
Now we are planning for the baby —
turning our guest room into a nursery
and buying baby clothes.
Thank you for advising me to "tell her
immediately." I guess I just needed a
push in the right direction. I feel much
better and I really think everything is
going to be fine.
SCARED NO MORE
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I
SEXUAL
HARASSMENT
What it Is and how to fight it
Ever since Anita Hill came forward
with accusations against Supreme Court
nominee, Clarence Thomas, the term
"sexual harassment" has become a
household word. There have been TV
Case 1: John Freshman presses
against you ever chance he gets; any
excuse will do, asking a question,
reviewing a report... When he comes in
the office he presses up as close as
specials, talk shows and even a movie
physically possible and then never
made on the subject (with a woman as
seems to notice that it makes you
the harasser). However, there is still a
whole lot of confusion out there about
uncomfortable. This guy is always in
your intimate space!
what sexual harassment is and who the
perpetrators are. Of the three cases
below, pick the the one (or ones) you
Case 2: Fred Slez is the company
trash mouth. He repeats every dirty,
think constitute sexual harassment.
August 1995 • Dimensions • Page 15
ethnic and sexist joke he hears to the
as an intimidating or hostile work
whole office.It is Monday morning,he
environment. This can be a result of
is loaded with a new list and here he
lesbians it takes to change a light
teasing, comments, the presence of
suggestive posters,or sexualjokes.The
second is unwelcome physical or verbal
bulb?..."
behavior of a sexual nature. This
CSSG 3; "Yes, Jamie your work is
behavior may be an implied or an
outrightcondition of youremployment,
really appreciated,butif you everexpect
wages, or advancement.
comes, "Do you know how many
to get a raise or promotion around here.
Honey, you better lighten up and start
socializing... Know what I mean?..."
What to do....
if you are being sexuaiiy
C3SG 4: Bob, the single guy in the
next office asks you to go out to dinner
and a movie. You politely tell him that
you don't want to go out with him.
Afterwards he is still friendly, but
doesn't ask again.
harassed?
1. Confront the "harasser"! Tell him
that his behavior is offensive and that if
it continues you will report it to his
supervisor. (Document the date you
confront him.This can be a simple note
on your calendar at home.)
Once upon a time, a person who was
being sexually harassed at work had to
either put up with it or leave the job,
hoping that a new job would offer a
more professional work environment.
By 1980 things began to change, you
had the option offiling a complaint,but
if he doesn't stop?
2. Warn him again. This time both
verbally and in writing that if his
behavior continues you will notify his
years.Then,in 1986,the Supreme Court
supervisor or manager and the personnel
department.(Keep a copy of the letter
and note the date you sent it on your
handed down a decision that said the
calendar)
a final resolution of the case could take
employer was responsible for a
All documentation should include the
harassmentfree environmentandfurther
date,time,specific behavior,and details
responsible for the prevention ofsexual
involved.Be sure to note any witnesses
harassment.
Today most major companies have a
present. Always keep copies ofall your
records.
sexual harassment policy.
But what is sexual harassment???
if the behavior persists?
There are no clear cut guidelines for
determining what is and what isn't
3. Use the company complaint
sexual harassment. Sexual harassment
complaint procedure, go to the next
is what ever
uncomfortable.
makes
vou
feel
procedure. If there isn t a formal
ranking supervisor in the department.
Remind the supervisor, manager, or
Legally, there are two categories of
employer that it is the company's
sexual harassment—the firstis defined
responsibility to correct the situation.
Page 16• Dimensions "August 1995
If you still can't get the
come from members of either sex. It is
situation corrected?
very unprofessional for a supervisor,
manager,or anyone ofauthority to solicit
4.Further contacts include yourStates'
Labor Department and the EEOC[Equal
EmploymentOpportunity Commission]
1 -800-USA-EEOC.They will direct you
to a regional office.
It is essential to follow these guidelines
and DOCUMENT your actions. You
should always confront the person
verbally first.Thatgives them the benefit
ofadoubt—there is always apossibility
that they really do not realize their
behavior is offensive to you. Further,a
sexual harassment charge can ruin a
career and won't leave either party
untouched. While the harasser may
suffer the loss of his job, you may also
gain a reputation as a troublemaker and
possibly ruin your chances for
sex for favors. Under the law you are
entitled to a comfortable, harassmentfree work environment.
As for case four — if someone in your
office asks-you for a date, you have
every right to accept or turn them down
depending on yourown feelings and the
policies of your company (some
companies don't allow employees to
date one another). You always have
options as a consenting adult. Having
said that, you should also know that if
you had turned Bob down and he
continued to ask you out or started
leaving flowers on your desk every day
even after you asked him to stop, case
four could easily turn into sexual
harassment.
promotion within the company.Trying
to talk it out in private can help resolve
the problem with less career and
emotional damage for both of you.
At the beginning ofthis article we asked
you to choose which case(s)represented
sexual harassment. All of them except
case numberfour constitute harassment.
If it makes you feel uncomfortable,
embarrassed
or
pressured - it is
harassment. Keep in
mind
that
even
though the examples
AffirmitiS Solvtiotis
1802 North East Loop 410, Ste. 102
San Antonio, TX 78217
in this article refer to
a
male
harasser/
female harassee, this
is not always the case.
Harassment
can
occur at all levels of
employment and can
Kati Shantz
LMSW-ACP, LMFT
Psychotherapy with children, adolescents, adults
and couples, individual and group
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What A World,
What A World
THEATER OF THE MIND
BY NANCY FORD
Don't Look now. Another "lesbian
movie" has been released.
The Incredibly True Adventures of 2
Girls in Love is being heralded by critics
as a rarity — a "lesbian movie" with
crossover appeal. It's the story of two
mismatched lovers from the opposite
sides of the track. Passion triumphs
Maybe these really are the Gay 90's.
Never before in the history of film has
the industry been so inundated with
films dealing either specifically with
gay and lesbian themes, or at least
including a strong gay/lesbian presence.
Yesterday they had Going My Way.
Today we have Priest. I like it — how
when two high school sweethearts defy
about you?
the odds and choose to love each other,
One of the best things about all this gay
regardless of the obstacles thrown in
romance's path.It's kind oflike afunny
cinema is that it sheds a welcome light
Romeo and Juliet without the death,the
essence, that might otherwise be
overlooked. "Do you still think we'll
still know each other when we're 30?"
period costumes, or the penis.
It seems so strange to enter a movie
theater and enjoy a film about"us" that
isn't tragic, or preachy, or at least
pretentious. Wonderfully strange.
Things have changed so much.
Whatever happened to those movies
with "adult overtones" that merely
hinted at the "different-ness" of the
protagonists? In a world full ofchanging
social mores,the one constant we could
always count on was that these movies
would end with everyone coming to
on our culture,our modus operandi,our
is a poignant question the 2 Girls in
Love ask each other. Research and
conversation has indicated, at least to
me and my contemporaries, that not
only do most lesbians still know their
first lover,they continue to play a major
role in each other's lives. What doesn't
kill us, makes us stronger? In fact,
bringing a new paramour home to meet
"the family" now often means
introducing her to your ex-lover, your
their senses and riding offinto the sunset
with a companion of the opposite sex.
ex-lover's current wife, her current
Or we could bet n some accident to tear
gay cousin from out of town w o we
wife's ex, and her currents wife s ex s
the ill-fated lovers asunder. Suicide, at
think is probably gay but no one is
least. Good grief, is nothing sacred?
Could it be that as acceptance of gay
men and lesbians is becoming more
completely sure. Welcome to
Lesbianville—we hope you enjoy your
stay here.
mainstreamed in the real world
It's become a welcome trend for
(whatever that is), our characters are
also finally, being mainstreamed onto
filmmakers to focus specifically on
various lesbian rites and wrongs
the silver screen?
ofpassage.Bar Girls gave us an accurate
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backstage view of the theater where
most lesbians give theirfirst—and best
— public performances.Desert Hearts
gave us a tasteful yet provocative lesson
that love,especially when you find it in
Reno,is always a gamble. Claire ofthe
Moon gave us a rash.2 Girls gives us a
nostalgic tweak recalling the
unspeakable
excitement
bickering couple in film history who,
after tejling each other to go f
themselves, actually can.
Mommy, You're the Dearest Devoted
adopted daughter discovers that her
mother, an old former motion picture
queen, is really just an old queen.
and
incomparable buzz that accompanies
first love — that constant ache in your
Orlando, Part Deux Quentin Crisp
stars as the Mayor of a steamy Florida
stomach that has never before or since
tourist mecca which receives its water
hurt so very, very good.
It's encouraging that lesbians(and gay
men,for that matter), can now go to a
supply from Ponce de Leon Natural
Springs, giving all its citizens eternal
life and unlimited potential for sequels.
neighborhood theater, other than the
kind that only accepts quarters, and
enjoy a positive film experience. Prior
to this new cinematic enlightenment,a
gay person's identifying and
internalizing a film experience was
limited to fantasy.
Sofantasize I did.Thefollowing is a list
The Whining Game Audiences are
shocked at the surprise ending when the
film's heroine, a cabaret singer and
model, is revealed to actually be a
woman. Kinky.
popping days are done.
When Harry Forgot Sally in Paris A
man and a woman,supposedly in love,
re-evaluate their relationship when he
joins the chorus line in the Follies
What's So Funny Girl? Instead of
Joining hopeless gambling addict Nicky
Amstein on that European bound luxury
liner,Fanny Brice remains in New York
at the curiously-insistent urging of cochorus gypsy Ann Francis. They spend
hiatusfrom TheZiegfeldFollies writing
their own terse, two-woman comedy
Nancy Ford isa Houston-based comedian
and frequent contributor to the gay and
iesbian press. She performs each
Thursday night, 8:30pm at Ms. B's hi
show which becomes the vaudevillian
Piaza 9200 (9200 Buffaio Speedway).
of films that I hope to be able to
experience before my buttered corn-
precursor to The Kathy and Mo Show.
Parent Trap: The Rest of the Story
Hayley Mills plays grown up twins who
discover they're not really twins at all,
but completely unrelated.In an ultimate
act of narcissism, they fall in love with
Bergere.
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Caii(713)808-3484for info.On Sunday,
August 11 at 11pm, Nancy opens for
Candace Gingrich for the Human Rights
Campaign Fund at Rich's, 2401 San
Jacinto in Houston. Tickets are $20 at
the door.
each other and marry. Mayhem ensues
as they become famous as the only
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WOMEN GOING FOR
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The Coffee Ceiib
Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Music, Movies, Etc.
This Month, Tasha Summer Introduces:
A Gay Prid^-Kemrdifig by
and
This month we'll do something a little
have 9 recordings and two videos
different. We're going to take a look at
available with a tenth recording due out
The Turtle Creek Chorale and Women's
Chorus of Dallas new CD entitled
in the fall.
The Women's Chorus of Dallas boasts
numerous other Dallas arts groups
over 100 singers and has one solo
(Women's Chorus only) CD entitled
"Our Turn" in stores and just finished
recording another that will be available
including the Dallas Symphony
this fall.
"FAMILY."
The Turtle Creek Chorale is a 200 voice
men's chorus that has performed with
Orchestra. The group has toured
As the press notes say, "Under the
extensively in the U.S.and has plans for
direction ofone ofthe biggest queers in
Dallas—Dr.Timothy Selig,The Turtle
a European tour this summer. They
August 1995• Dimensions •Page 23
Creek Chorale and The Women's
recordings are available in most
Chorus of Dallas join forces for Gay
Pride in song. This recording brings
mainstream music stores.The Women s
Chorus of Dallas recording of "Our
together not only an incredible array of
Turn" is available at Block Buster at
talent with over 300 singers and
instrumentalists, but a true community
Crossroads Market in Dallas.
Mockingbird & Lemmon and at
of loving, caring people as well." I
All the CD's are also available by mail.
couldn't have said it better myself.
The CD contains 14 songs reflecting
Call(800)746-4412 or(214)526-3214
the love, spirit and self-acceptance of
the lesbian/gay community. Included
are renditions ofpopular songsfrom the
past,spirituals and "The Peace Waltz,"
an original composition by Bill Mays in
honorofthe Chorale's 15th anniversary.
The Women's Chorus of Dallas goes it
to orderTurtle Creek Chorale recordings
or (214) 520-7828 for the Women's
Chorus of Dallas.
The Women's Chorus of Dallas will
start their new season on August 14th
and is always looking for new voices.If
you are interested in auditioning to
become a member,call(214)520-7828.
alone on their beautiful version of"Wind
The Chorus suggests that you attend a
Beneath My Wings." The Women's
Choms has adopted the Susan G.Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation as a recipient
few rehearsals and sing along before
the actual auditions on Sunday, August
27th, so call now!
of a portion of Chorus proceeds. This
arrangement was included on the CD in
honor of the foundation; it is the
unofficial theme song of the "Race For
The Cure."
Both men's and women voices are heard
on the best version of the old slave
Books, music and more
spiritual-tumed-civil rights anthem,
for the lesbian, gay and
"We Shall Overcome" that I've ever
feminist communities.
heard.The song is beautifully done and
incredibly uplifting.
Other cuts on the CD include "Secret
Love,"
"Over the Rainbow,"
Somewhere," "When I Fall In Love,"
InkluKjs
and "Love Don't Need a Reason."
It is truly amazing to listen to this CD
and realize that all those beautiful voices
belong to the gay and gay friendly
communities of Dallas, Texas. There
1846 Richmond Ave.
Houston, Texas 77098
must be something in the water in Dallas
to produce such a wonderful array of
singers.
The CD is available through gay and
foil-Free ordering:
lesbian bookstores nationwide. The
Open Tuesday-Sunday
Personalized mail order service
Turtle Creek Chorale's previous
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(800)931-3369
in Houston
(713)521-3369
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Poetry
From Our Readers
SOMEONE LIKE ME
Her childlike innocence reflects my own.
Having grown up emotionally unattended,
Looked at but not really seen.
Talked to but not really heard.
An overachiever, driven hard but not allowed
To take a break to bask in the sincere glow
Of parental adoration.
Once a child, then grown up.
Never allowed to be a child again.
Forced to live with a facade
That covered the real face, the real smile.
The real tears, the real laughter.
The real person.
Acting out in traditional, acceptable roles
That made the family happy and accepting.
Her childlike innocence reflects my own.
Showing a sad face that bravely hides
The needs, wants and desires
Left over from childhood, unattended.
Unseen, unheard-except by me.
Now an adult, looking into the face
Of another child trapped in an adult body.
Reaching out to another child trapped.
The love we have for each other
Will set us free to run in playgrounds.
Cry at movies, laugh at bad jokes.
Play "hookle" from work on a special spring day.
Lay in fields of grass staring at the white
Clouds in blue skies trying to figure out
The shape of a dog's face from a clown's nose.
Or a tree branch from an airplane.
Her childlike innocence reflects my own.
And 1 am glad she's my friend, not just my lover.
Sandra A. Meros
San Antonio, TX
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August 1995• Dimensions• Page 25
Are
You
Sure
Of
Yourself?
There are days in everyone's life when
the job.
they feel unloved or unattractive. The
problem is when we start to feel insecure
in some extra hours to show your worth.
all the time.How you see yourselfaffects
the way others see you. If you want to
be liked, you have to like yourselffirst.
Answer the questions below and find
out if your self-esteem needs a boost.
PARTI
1. A woman you just met in the bar tells
you that you have beautiful eyes, you:
b. make sure you are caught up and put
c. figure you've got the promotion
locked up without any extra effort.
3.You've got the flu and pull yourself
out of bed to go to the drugstore. While
there, you run into an old friend who is
always perfectly groomed. You:
a. hide on the aspirin aisle so.she won't
see you.
a. look over your shoulder to see who
she's talking to.
b.straighten your sweats and say hello.
c. say hello and tell her you are
recovering from an exotic disease you
b. tell her thank you and move on with
got on a business trip in the Congo.
the conversation.
c.tell her there are parts of you thatlook
even better.
2.When you find out that you and a coworker are both up for the same
promotion, you:
a. assume that your co-worker will get
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4. You are fifteen pounds overweight
when your mother decides it is time to
have a family portrait made. You:
a. agree and ask what she wants you to
wear.
b. redouble your efforts to lose the
weight and wear your most slimming
clothes and make-up.
c.refuse to have your picture made until
you are in top form. You don't want
your weight on film for posterity.
PART II
Answer the following
questions True or False.
7.1 love parties.
( ) True ( ) False
2.1 am beautiful.
( )True ( )False
3.1 am intelligent.
( )True ( )False
16-27 points
You are very accepting of yourself.
You understand thateveryone hasstrong
and weak points and you know what
yours are.You have enough self-esteem
that you don!t need to be the picture of
perfection all the time. You are able to
laugh atyourmistakes and accept praise
gracefully when it is deserved. You like
yourselfand,as a result, you are usually
well liked by others.
28-40 points
Part 11
Yes, you appear to be confident. You
are outgoing and love to be in the
spotlight.The problem is that when you
brag on yourself all the time, you don't
give anyone else a chance to pay you an
honest compliment. On the inside, you
are really insecure. You figure that if
you don't point out how wonderful you
are, no one else is going to do it. Settle
down and give yourself a chance to
make some real friends. You may just
find the love you've been advertising so
Give yourself5 points for every"True"
prominently for.
4.1 am lovable.
( )True ( )False
Scoring
Parti
Give yourself points as follows:
1 point for every "A" answer.
3 points for every "B" answer.
5 points for every "C" answer.
answer.
If You Scored:
4-15 points
You are your own worst critic. You
have a tendency to focus only on what
you see as your shortcomings. You
need to leant to look atthe whole picture.
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Horoscope
What's in the stars for you this month?
ARIES
Try to achieve your goals without pushing
too hard during the first part of August. You
could wind up trampling on others if you're
Go ahead, but don't overdo it. People and
projects that have needed your attention for
awhile are in the spotlight towards month's
end.
not careful. You can look forward to better
times when it comes to finances after the
17th. Make changes and improvements in
other areas of your life toward month's end.
Work on matters that concern you from
behind the scenes, you will make better
progress if you keep to yourself.
TAURUS
Let things move at their own pace during the
first part of August. Romance and money
matters will go more smoothly if you don't
push. Your social and romantic lives will be
exciting after the 12th. Everything is going
right for you now. Keep an open mind and
avoid criticism of those around you toward
month's end. You may have a tendency to
overspend so keep a close eye on your
pocketbook!
GEMIAl
You'll be able to step up the pace both in
business and romance during the first part of
August.Although you are content and happy
at home, you may have the urge to travel
after the 18th. Toward month's end the
focus will be on financial and career matters.
A raise or promotion could be coming your
way, but you'll have to finish projects that
you have been putting off.
UEO
Travel may be on your agenda during the
first part ofAugust.Whether it's for business
or pleasure,romance will play a major role.
You may have a hard time pinning down
how you feel about someone around the
17th — trust your gut instincts they will be
right on target. Romance is definitely in the
cards towards month's end,but don't ignore
your friends or they may get upset.
VIRGO
Progress can be made in all things important
to you, including money and love, during
the first part ofAugust.A raise or promotion
could be right around the comer — be
prepared,you may have to push a little to get
it to go through! Your love life is really
heating up but try not to focus all your
attention on it. Toward month s end you
may have to rewrite a budget because you
underestimated expenses in the past.
IvIISKA
Money is your strong point during the first
part of August. A raise, promotion or other
financial windfall could be headed your
way. Concentrate on home and social
activities after the 17th, your friends and
love interest will provide much enjoyment
CAl^CER
Don't let anyone, particularly a lover, push
you into a decision you aren't ready to make
during the first part of August. Go at your
own pace in all matters. After the 16th you
may be feeling the urge to get out and party.
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and insight right now. After the 20th the
emphasis will once again be ori work and
career matters. Toward month s end you
will have the energy to push ahead on matters
that need taken care of and the time to start
new projects.
SCORPIO
You get what you ask for during the first
part of August.Your social life is picking up
and people will be willing to grant you
favors. After the 17th you will know
instinctively what others are thinking. You
may feel that your relationsh ips are in turmoil
toward month's end, but it's nothing a little
time won't fix.
SAGITTARIUS
Be wary of romantic overtures and those
who would use you for money during the
if you didn't get that raise earlier in the
month.
PISCES
Romance is in the air during the first part of
August. After the 16th you will have good
luck in all partnership matters — whether
it's a business or love relationship, things
just seem to crystallize right now.Expenses
could rise unexpectedly around the 20th
don't worry, it's nothing you can't handle.
Avoid travel towards month's end,especially
if it is an unplanned trip.
first part of August. Don't go out on a limb
in business or personal matters after the
16th. You may make decisions you will
regret and could hurt you later on. Pay
attention to your loved ones and their needs
toward month's end. Let them have the lead
and you will find that you are both more
content.
CAPRICORA
You will be more content both in
relationships and on the job during the first
part of August. You should watch your
tongue around the 12th and be careful to say
nothing that will hurt another person. After
the 19th you will be able to set goals and
reach them with ease. An opportunity arises
toward month's end—don't hesitate to take
it! Wait too long and you will have missed
out.
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The DmEcroRT
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ALBUQUERQUE,NM (area code 505)
organizations
Sister Source Cooper^e & Lesbian Resource Line
144 Harvard SE'268-2116
Affirmation'PC Box 225831 75222 * 948-1546
AIDS Resource Center * P.O. Box 19071275219
Asians & Fnends•PO Box 9142 75209 *392-3339
(^edrai of Hope MCC•5910 Cedar Springs Rd.•351-1901
Community Church & Colege of Divine Metaphysics
4001 live Oak #401 •826-7110, Exl 401
AMARILLO.TX (area code 806)
organizalions
Congregation Beth El Bnah • P.O. Box 191188 75219• 497-1591
Couples Metro Dallas * PO Box 803156 75380• 5046775
Dallas Gay and Lesbian Aliance
Lasban/GayAlfance-PO Box 9361 79105•3594219
P.O. Box 190712 75219•5254233• FAX 522-4604
MCCofAmartlo-POBox1276 - 372-4557
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives'P.O. Box 190712 75219 * 821-1653
Dallas Gay Youth Group •300 TuitJe Creek Plaza #116* 307-7203
Dallas Names Project•PO Box 190869 752196869 *(214)520SEWS
ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)
organizations
Dallas Outdoors * P.O. Box 35474 75235•2766270
Dsyias Tavern GuSd * 3900 Ummon Ave.#220 •5266292
P.O. Box 19348-77. UTA St 76019•794-5140
Dignrty/Dallas • PO Box 190133 75219 * 2254101
Foundation for Human Understanding * 5254233
Gay/Lesbian Gardeners * PO Box 190552 75219•3390787
Trinity MCC* 331 Aaron Ave.,Ste 125 •265-5464
GLAAD/DaBas * P.O. Box 190712 75219 * 525<3LAD
Gay/Lesbian Association of UTA
Grace Fellowshp in Christ Jesus * 2727 Oak Lawn •528-2811
AUSTIN,TX (area code 512)
ciubs
Nexus-305W.5lh -472-5288
Lesbian/Gay Deinocrats of Texas *521-6342 exl 229
LesbianASay Political Coaiton * P.O. Box 224424 75222 * 8259882
Lesbian Resa-rce (itenter * 1315 SkSes•8216999
Lesbian Visionaries * PO Box 191443 75219 * 521-5342 X 844
organizations
UL(Lesbian Info Une * 521-5342 ext. 298
SPROUTS(coming out group)* 521-5342 ext
Affirmalion (MethocSsI) - 7403 Shoal Creek - 451-2329
TWIGS(Ihe wymn r\ gay society)•521-5342 exL 269
Austin UtincVa Lesbian/Gay Organization
PO Box 1350 78787 • 2806107
Austin Lesbian/Gay Pdrtical Caucus• P.O. Bex 822 78767• 4746750
Center for Battered Women* (Lesbian Group)385-5181 or928-9070
CaayAe^xan Student Association at UT Austin
46W971 'Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338
LesbiaiVGay Rights Lobby •PO Box 2679 78768•4746475
The New Vision(ne^oumd)* 521-5342 exL 265
MetrofiexRepublicans •P.O.Box 191033 75219 *9416114
Oak Lawn Community Services 4300 MacArthur * 5206108
Oak Lawn Symphonic Band -P.O.Boxl9097375219*9851751
PFLAGAJallas• HelpBne 5556640
Imperial Sovereign Royal Court of Dalas
P.O. Box 190464 75245 * 6216446
Lesbian Movers - Karen •3396508
Seventh-Day Adventisl Knshp *4151358
Live Wire Prodixtions • PO Box 14120278714
Womyn Together * 3920 Cedar Springs *5254233
MetropoStan Community Church •1100 Springdale Rd.•929-3660
Oasis f^istry* 5555 N. LamarBW.#Ll01 *441-9191
P-Rag (Parents/Friends Lesbiais/Gays)•331-8446
DENT0N,TX (area code 817)
Sapphfre!* Lesbian Sodsi Group •4506659
organizations
Meeting Ack^ess* 825 E.531/2 SL.Ste E103
Maiing Address* 201 W.Stassney.Ste.# 321 787456156
COURAGE,Lesbian Gay Student Og.
Waterloo Courtseliig Center * 507 Powel 787(X3 * 322-9654
Texas Human Rights Foundation • P.O. Box 49740 78765•4795473
P.O. Box 5067 76203 *382-3813
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-8005255417
P-Rag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/(3ays)• 387-1491
Harvest MCC• 5900 S.Stemmons 762(6•160O497-HMCC
The Treehouse (Lesbian Mothers Si4}port Group)
607 Nueces a 78701 •477-5822
ATHENS,TX (area code 903)
organizations
P-Flag (Parents/Friends LesbiansfGays)•6755326
BANDERA,TX (area code 210)
DRIPPING SPRINGS,TX(area code 512)
accommodations
Reaeation Plantation •Campground • H(X)1 box 40-A 78620 * 894-0567
EL PAS0,TX(area code 915)
organizations
Lambda Services • PO Box 31321 79931-0321 •24 hour line 562-GAYS
accommodations
MCC B Paso - 916 Yande« •542-1227
Desert Hearts Cowgirl Club• Women's Guest Ranch
P-Rag (Parents/Friends LesbiansfGays) * Spaiish & Englsh *591-4664
HC 3. Box 650 78003 * 796-7446
FT. WORTH (area code 817)
DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
organizations
businesses
Agape MCC•4615SE Loop 820•63S60Q2
Business Delivery Systems* 14902 Preston Rd.75240 * 733-1106
clubs
The Moon-5039 Wills •8284471
Affirmation (MethcxSst)•4757837
Imperial Court Oe Fort WortWArtington •870-1555or 635-7188
Lasbian/Gay PoStica)Coailioii ol TarranI Crxinty - 26300C6 Of8600326
P-Flag(ParentslFriends Lesbtaris/Gays) - 4966607/498-4655
Sue Qlen-s •3903 Cedar Springs * 5596707
RESPECT .826 Hardwood Rd'HursLTX 76054
organizations
Tarrart County LX3 Alliance - 3327 Winthrop. Suite 24376116•763-6644
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Piopei ty of the Center
HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
NEW ORLEANS,LA (area code 504)
businesses
club & accommodations
IrWings Bookshop • 1846 Richmond • 521-3369
Charlene's * 940 Elysian Fields * 945-9328
Attemalive Visions•526-8223
clubs
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations
Ranch •9218 Buffalo Spdwy.•666-3464
Ms. B's •9208 Buffalo Spdwy. ■ 666-3356
XTC • 9212 Buffalo Spdwy.•666-3356
Oasis the Community Center
organizations
2135NW39lh 73112• 525-AIDS
Herland Sister Resources, Inc.
AIDS Foundation • 3927 Essex Lane •623-6796
2312 NW 39lh 73112*521-9696
AIDS HOTLINE '0/0 Switchboard *529-3211
Gay/Lesbian Students Unwersity ol Houston • 4800 Calhoun•529-3211
Gay/Lesbian Switchboard-PC Box 66591 77266 * 529-3211
Houston Gay & Lesbian Parents •980-7995
Houston Gay Poitical Caucus• P.O. Box 66664 77266•521-1000
SAN ANGELO,TX (area code 915)
organizations
integrity •P.O. Box 66008 77266-6008•432-0414
P-Flag (Parentsfriends Lesbians/Gays) * 944-4323
Concho Valley Gay/Lesbian Allance
Kingdom Community Church •614 E. 19th •862-7533
P.O. Box 750 76902•653-2956
Larrbda ALANON *1214 Joanne•521-9772
LesbiaiVGayStudems-Univ.HoustonClearLake*2700BayAfea 77058
LIN Houston • Lesbian Teacher Network
SAN ANTONIO,TX (area code 210)
PO Box 1835• Bellaire. TX 77402 ■ 529-3211
businesses
Metropolitan Community Church Oi The Resurrection
Montrose Counseling Center • 900 Lovett #203 77006•529O037
Affirming Solutions • 1802 NE Loop 410. Sle. 102 ■ 828.6486
clubs
Montrose Pool League/BiUiards•PJ 863-6482
Bonham Exchange • 411 Bonham • 224-9219
1919Decatur*861-9149
The Movie Club •867-9454
Nexus San Antonio •8021 Pinebrook • 341 -2818
P-Flag (Parents^riends Lesbians/Gays)•867-9020
PWA Coalition - Houston • 1475 W.Gray #163•522-5428
organizations
Deal Rainbow •804-1904 TTY
SORA (Sex or Relationship Addicts Anonymous) lesbian group•523-9398
Dignity/San Antonio • 202 N.St. Mary's• 349-3632
The Women's Group ■ 529-5871
Womynspaoe* P.O. Box 980601 770986601
Integrity/San Antonio
PO Box 150006 78212• 684-4920
Women's Softball League•6431 Pineshade •8686256
P-Flag (Parents/Friends LesbiansCays)•822-4135
River City Living Metropolitan Community Church
202 Holland 78212 *822-1121
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Right Wing
COORS Grajntts
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WoRiHNG Hard
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The American Family Association
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COLORADO - The Adolf Coors
Brewing company extended employee
benefits to same-sex partners on May
11.The company has been the target of
gay rights advocates since the seventies
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members and groups within the
community.
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revolve around the Brewing Company
organization dedicated to media
monitoring, claims an "active
involvement of one million plus
supporters." Wildmon describes his
organization as America's#1 pro family
organization fighting for wholesome,
family-oriented TV." His well-funded
efforts continually demonize gay men
and lesbians
while
dispensing
butaround the AdolfCoorsFoundation,
misinformation about our lives.
which is funded by the Coors family.
The Foundation has openly supported
right wing organizations such as the
John Birch Society,the Free Congress
Foundation and the Heritage
Foundation,according to the Colorado
Daily.
Wildmon's newest campaign calls for a
Organizations calling for the boycott
believe that the Foundation is a
mechanism for the family to funnel
money to anti-gay causes while
claiming that Coors,the company, is a
gay affirmative organization.
It is unknown at this time whether the
organizations involved will call for an
end to the boycott. However, the
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
continues to refuse donations from
Coors.
Reprinted with permission from the
Amarillo LesbianlGay Alliance
Update,July 1995, Volume 2, No. 4.
boycott of Unilever products which
include Calvin Klein cosmetics. Close-
up toothpaste, Q-tip swabs. Vaseline
products,Lipton tea andPove,Lifebuoy
and Lever 2000 brands of soap.
According to Wildmon, Unilever is "a
leading sponsor of programs promoting
homosexuality."
The campaign involves a "Nationwide
Television Values Survey," mailed to
his members. The "results" of the
"survey" will be shared with major TV
advertisers. The highly biased survey
materials, (which doubles as an AFA
fundraising letter) state: "Our children
are crying for network TV to teach them
values,Hollywood and network TV give
yourchildren...OVER 15,000SEXUAL
ACTS ANDINNUENDOIN A GIVEN
YEAR!"
"The single best way to change what's
on TV," Wildmon writes, "is to
August 1995• Dimensions• Page 7
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CORPORATE
AMERICA TO STOP SPONSORING
TV SHOWS which TEACH our
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to
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ACTIVE...ANTI-GOD and ANTIFAMILY."
With his "values survey," Wlldmon
has shipped out thousands of"boycott
cards" that list Unilever's many
products, instructing his members to
"Send a message by leaving these
products on the shelf." They have also
been given pre-printed complaint
postcards, addressed to Unilever.
It's important for Unilever to hear from
consumers who support the fair,
accurate and diverse representation of
lesbian and gay lives. Send you
comments to: Richard A Goldman,
President, Unilever United States, Inc.
390 Park Avenue, New York, NY
10022; fax (212) 906-4411. Donald
Wildmon can be reached through AFA,
P.O.Drawer 2440,Tupelo, MS 38803;
e-mail AmFamilyl@aol.com.
In addition, the AFA is calling for a
boycott of all products manufactured
by Bristol-Myers Squibb because the
company has advertised its Clairol
Men's Choice hair products in The
Advocate. Reportedly, letters from
homophobes"are pouring into corporate
headquarters."Contact Richard L.Gelb,
Chair,Bristol-Myers Squibb Company,
345 Park Avenue, New York, NY
10154; fax (212)546-4020.
Reprinted with permissionfrom the Los
Angeles chapter ofthe Gay and Lesbian
Alliance Against Defamation
publication, GLAAD Reports, July/
August 1995, Vol. 7, No. 718.
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Lesbian/Gay Police
Conference to be Held
IN Palm Springs
LOS ANGELES - The Golden State
PeaceOfficers Association,California's
Lesbian & Gay Police organization,
and the Los AngelesPolice Department,
proudly announce their co-sponsorship
ofthe Second International Conference
of Gay & Lesbian Criminal Justice
Professionals. This series ofeducational
seminars represents the first time any
police department in the United States
has fully cosponsored a professional
event dedicated to the examination of
issues concerning gays and lesbians in
law enforcement.
The conference is expected to draw as
many as 500 participants from around
the world,with representatives expected
from London, Copenhagen, Paris and
Australia. It will be held on Friday,
September 8, 1995 in Palm Springs
with additional educational and
networking gatherings scheduled
throughout the Los Angeles area from
September 5 through September 10.
This second professional gathering will
address a variety of topics including
decreasing discrimination in the
workplace, equal opportunity issues,
coming-out on the job, AIDS & HIV,
and concerns of women in law
enforcement.
The conference is designed for lesbian
and gay police officers,deputy sheriffs,
firefighters, parole and probation
officers,prosecutors,as well as all other
interested law enforcement managers
and executives who are dedicated to
creating a positive working environment
for an increasingly diverse work force.
Department will be featured speakers at
The first such conference was held in
the event. Other panel speakers include
New York City in June of 1994, in
conjunction with the Stonewall '25
celebration and proved to be an effective
forum for lesbian and gay criminal
justice professionals to exchange ideas,
Police Commissioner Art Mattox and
Assistant Chief Ronald Banks of the
Johnston of the Boston Police
Los Angeles Police Department, Chief
Leroy Baca ofthe Los Angeles County
network with one another,and to discuss
Sheriff's Department and retired Chief
of Police Penny Harrington of the
relevant issues in law enforcement.
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A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
HOUSTON - Inklings Bookshop
(1846 Richmond) will host a book
signing by a hotlesbian mystery author
from New Orleans,Jean Redmann on
Sunday, August 6th at 3;3()pm. Jean's
three mysteries combine steamy sex,
complex characters and greatadventure.
group meetings, offer a social and
support group for youths in 6th-12th
grades who have lesbian or gay parents
and a monthly family activity.For more
info, call (713) 666-8260 or write
HGLP,P.O.Box 35709-262,Houston,
TX 77235-5709.
For directions or info, call (713) 5213369.
DALLAS - Registration and clinics for
the Dallas Independent Volleyball
Association (DIVA) fall league will
begin on Thursday, August 3rd, and
Friday, August 4th at 6:30pm at
DALLAS - Oak Lawn Community
Services(OLCS)has a hostofactivities
planned for August. The 6th Annual
Bachelor/Bachelorette Bid:Pumps&
Sneakers will be held with presenting
sponsor, Caven Enterprises on
Saturday, August 19th from 7-10pm at
Reverchon Recreation Center(3505
the Sammons Center for the Arts
Maple Avenue). The league is open to
(3630 Harry Hines Blvd.). Tickets are
women and men of all skill levels.
Women are encouraged to come
$15 and a cash bar will be available.
Clinicsfor recreational and intermediate
Sue Ellen's Kathy Jack, the Village
Station's Kathy Corbin and Blanche
Fury's Deborah Vial arejustafew ofthe
participate in a welcoming environment.
players will be held Friday, August 4th
"bachelorettes" that will be available
and clinics for power and competitive
for bidding. Mastercard, Visa and
levels will be held Thursday, August
American Express will be accepted.
3rd. The season games will be played
OLCS will also hold LIFEWALK'95
on Friday nights only. Games will be
Team Captain Training on August
scheduled atthe Reverchon Recreation
Center and Marcus Park Recreation
27th from 2-4pm in the Fairmount
Center in north Dallas.For more details,
call the DIVA info line at (214) 5215342,ext. 804.
Hotel's Gold Room and Gay &
Lesbian Information Line Training
on August 18th & 19th. For info on any
or all of these activities, call OLCS at
(214)520-8108.
HOUSTON - The Houston Gay and
Lesbian Parents(HGLF)organization
will hold its August Family Activity
on Friday evening, August 11 at a
neighborhood pool. HGLP is a support
and social group for lesbian/gay parents
and their children. They hold support
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Productions, Inc. presents The Topp
Twins in concert on Saturday,
September 9th at 8pm at the Agape
MCC Auditorium(4615SE California
Pkwy.). Opening for the twins will be
Cheryl Anderson. Tickets are $15 in
OF INTEREST TO ALL
advance and $18 at the door and will be
The 5th Annual Lone Star Women's
available at Connections Bookstore
Music Festival will be held on the
and Agape MCC in Fort Worth and at
Crossroads Market in Dallas.For more
beautiful Guadalupe River outside New
Braunfels, TX on October 6th, 7th &
information, call (817)924-3264.
8th. The festival includes music,
camping, great food and activities and
DALLAS - On August 23rd,the Candy
lots and lots of fun! For more info on
Marcum Institute along with the
Women's Community Association will
local women's bookstore or call (512)
present From Small Change to Big
929-0002.
Bucks: Women &Money - Financial
Independence from 7-9pm at 4300
MacArthur, Ste. 200A (Lemmon @
Tollway). Topics to be covered include
Credit Repair, Investment Clubs,
performers and tickets,check with your
Uniformed Services Activity, a
resource-referral network for all
military,veterans,law enforcementand
emergency personnel, is searching for
InvestmentBrokerage and Bartering.
an Executive Director to assist the
Refreshments will be available until
Chairman.Duties include grant writing,
fund raising, benefits and recruiting.
10pm. A $5 donation is suggested. Call
(214)520-8108 for more info.
HOUSTON - HeartSong, Houston's
Women's Community Chorus, will
resume weekly rehearsals Monday,
August 21st at 7pm at the Community
Room in Sharpstown Center. They
Requirements include a personal
computer with modem, the ability to
work from yourhome and"experience."
Salary is on a commission basis.
Qualified individuals respond to; 2725
13th St. NW,Washington D.C. 20009
or call 1-500-445-1670.
will welcome interested singers at that
time. The chorus is also seeking a
qualified Co-Director.To apply as Co-
<S
Director or to receive more information,
call Kathy at(713)526-9095.
AM ARILLO - The Amarillo Lesbian
If you have
Gay Alliance will hold its annual
membership meeting at Washington
information for
Washington)on Tuesday,August 15 at
What's Goin' On,
please send it to us!
7pm. ALGA will elect officers for the
Deadline for
Square Cafe and Bookstore(1607 S.
coming year at this meeting and all
members are encourages to attend and
submissions
participate. For more info, call (806)
is the 20th
373-5725.
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with this woman and have been very
happy with her.The problem is that she
Cut yourlosses now.Ifyou hang around,
you can almost bet that in five years she
will decide that she needs to stay with
"hubby"for another four years to make
Dear Agnes,
is married and has two children.
sure the kids have stable college
She has been telling me for the last year
that she was going to leave her husband,
but it hasn't happened.Then,today,she
told me that although she wants us to go
on seeing each other, she doesn't want
financing or some such excuse.
to leave or divorce her husband. She
says it is because she is afraid that he
will fight her over custody of the kids.
Dear Agnes,
This letter is in response to the letter
from "Newly Gay" in the July issue. I
also came outafter having been married
for quite some time.I have two children
who were seven and nine at the time of
She told me thatshe wants us to continue
the divorce. I opted to tell my children
on as we have been doing and has asked
me to wait for her for another five years
when both her kids will be in college.
the situation immediately and I am very
glad that I did. My kids have grown up
(now ages 16 and 18)well-adjusted and
I am devastated and don'tknow what to
accustomed to the fact that Mom is gay.
do. I love her very much and I want to
continue seeing her, but I'm not sure I
can take sneaking around for another
I have several friends who decided to
wait to tell their children and have
five years. I think she is asking too
much of me,but she says that iff really
love her I'll be patient.
What do you think?
THE"OTHER" WOMAN
SAN ANTONIO,TX
regretted it. When their kids learned at
14 or 15 that Mom was gay,they had a
much harder time adjusting and learning
to live with this knowledge.
Although I know that what was rightfor
me and my children isn't the answerfor
everyone, I wanted to share my
experience in hopes ofhelping others in
the same situation.
Dear Other Woman,
Life is too short for this kind of crap.If
Thank you for your time.
she refuses to leave her husband, you
should leave her.Tell her that if you are
AUSTIN,TX
GAY MOM
still available in five years, you might
August 1995• Dimensions•Page 13
Dear Readers,
The following letter is a follow-up to
"Scared" which appeared in the June
issue of Dimensions(Vol. 8,Issue 11).
Scared had sex with a male co-worker
and ended up pregnant. She wrote for
advice about whether to have the child
and if so, how to tell her lover of three
years.
Dear Agnes,
I wrote you in June and wanted to let
you know that I followed your advice.
First I went to the doctor to confirm that
I really am pregnant, then I told my
lover. She did get angry (ballistic is a
better word) and we went through two
or three weeks of pure hell.
After things settled down, we both
decided that this was a blessing in
disguise. We had talked in the past
about having a child together, we just
didn't expect to get one this way.
Now we are planning for the baby —
turning our guest room into a nursery
and buying baby clothes.
Thank you for advising me to "tell her
immediately." I guess I just needed a
push in the right direction. I feel much
better and I really think everything is
going to be fine.
SCARED NO MORE
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I
SEXUAL
HARASSMENT
What it Is and how to fight it
Ever since Anita Hill came forward
with accusations against Supreme Court
nominee, Clarence Thomas, the term
"sexual harassment" has become a
household word. There have been TV
Case 1: John Freshman presses
against you ever chance he gets; any
excuse will do, asking a question,
reviewing a report... When he comes in
the office he presses up as close as
specials, talk shows and even a movie
physically possible and then never
made on the subject (with a woman as
seems to notice that it makes you
the harasser). However, there is still a
whole lot of confusion out there about
uncomfortable. This guy is always in
your intimate space!
what sexual harassment is and who the
perpetrators are. Of the three cases
below, pick the the one (or ones) you
Case 2: Fred Slez is the company
trash mouth. He repeats every dirty,
think constitute sexual harassment.
August 1995 • Dimensions • Page 15
ethnic and sexist joke he hears to the
as an intimidating or hostile work
whole office.It is Monday morning,he
environment. This can be a result of
is loaded with a new list and here he
lesbians it takes to change a light
teasing, comments, the presence of
suggestive posters,or sexualjokes.The
second is unwelcome physical or verbal
bulb?..."
behavior of a sexual nature. This
CSSG 3; "Yes, Jamie your work is
behavior may be an implied or an
outrightcondition of youremployment,
really appreciated,butif you everexpect
wages, or advancement.
comes, "Do you know how many
to get a raise or promotion around here.
Honey, you better lighten up and start
socializing... Know what I mean?..."
What to do....
if you are being sexuaiiy
C3SG 4: Bob, the single guy in the
next office asks you to go out to dinner
and a movie. You politely tell him that
you don't want to go out with him.
Afterwards he is still friendly, but
doesn't ask again.
harassed?
1. Confront the "harasser"! Tell him
that his behavior is offensive and that if
it continues you will report it to his
supervisor. (Document the date you
confront him.This can be a simple note
on your calendar at home.)
Once upon a time, a person who was
being sexually harassed at work had to
either put up with it or leave the job,
hoping that a new job would offer a
more professional work environment.
By 1980 things began to change, you
had the option offiling a complaint,but
if he doesn't stop?
2. Warn him again. This time both
verbally and in writing that if his
behavior continues you will notify his
years.Then,in 1986,the Supreme Court
supervisor or manager and the personnel
department.(Keep a copy of the letter
and note the date you sent it on your
handed down a decision that said the
calendar)
a final resolution of the case could take
employer was responsible for a
All documentation should include the
harassmentfree environmentandfurther
date,time,specific behavior,and details
responsible for the prevention ofsexual
involved.Be sure to note any witnesses
harassment.
Today most major companies have a
present. Always keep copies ofall your
records.
sexual harassment policy.
But what is sexual harassment???
if the behavior persists?
There are no clear cut guidelines for
determining what is and what isn't
3. Use the company complaint
sexual harassment. Sexual harassment
complaint procedure, go to the next
is what ever
uncomfortable.
makes
vou
feel
procedure. If there isn t a formal
ranking supervisor in the department.
Remind the supervisor, manager, or
Legally, there are two categories of
employer that it is the company's
sexual harassment—the firstis defined
responsibility to correct the situation.
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If you still can't get the
come from members of either sex. It is
situation corrected?
very unprofessional for a supervisor,
manager,or anyone ofauthority to solicit
4.Further contacts include yourStates'
Labor Department and the EEOC[Equal
EmploymentOpportunity Commission]
1 -800-USA-EEOC.They will direct you
to a regional office.
It is essential to follow these guidelines
and DOCUMENT your actions. You
should always confront the person
verbally first.Thatgives them the benefit
ofadoubt—there is always apossibility
that they really do not realize their
behavior is offensive to you. Further,a
sexual harassment charge can ruin a
career and won't leave either party
untouched. While the harasser may
suffer the loss of his job, you may also
gain a reputation as a troublemaker and
possibly ruin your chances for
sex for favors. Under the law you are
entitled to a comfortable, harassmentfree work environment.
As for case four — if someone in your
office asks-you for a date, you have
every right to accept or turn them down
depending on yourown feelings and the
policies of your company (some
companies don't allow employees to
date one another). You always have
options as a consenting adult. Having
said that, you should also know that if
you had turned Bob down and he
continued to ask you out or started
leaving flowers on your desk every day
even after you asked him to stop, case
four could easily turn into sexual
harassment.
promotion within the company.Trying
to talk it out in private can help resolve
the problem with less career and
emotional damage for both of you.
At the beginning ofthis article we asked
you to choose which case(s)represented
sexual harassment. All of them except
case numberfour constitute harassment.
If it makes you feel uncomfortable,
embarrassed
or
pressured - it is
harassment. Keep in
mind
that
even
though the examples
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in this article refer to
a
male
harasser/
female harassee, this
is not always the case.
Harassment
can
occur at all levels of
employment and can
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What A World,
What A World
THEATER OF THE MIND
BY NANCY FORD
Don't Look now. Another "lesbian
movie" has been released.
The Incredibly True Adventures of 2
Girls in Love is being heralded by critics
as a rarity — a "lesbian movie" with
crossover appeal. It's the story of two
mismatched lovers from the opposite
sides of the track. Passion triumphs
Maybe these really are the Gay 90's.
Never before in the history of film has
the industry been so inundated with
films dealing either specifically with
gay and lesbian themes, or at least
including a strong gay/lesbian presence.
Yesterday they had Going My Way.
Today we have Priest. I like it — how
when two high school sweethearts defy
about you?
the odds and choose to love each other,
One of the best things about all this gay
regardless of the obstacles thrown in
romance's path.It's kind oflike afunny
cinema is that it sheds a welcome light
Romeo and Juliet without the death,the
essence, that might otherwise be
overlooked. "Do you still think we'll
still know each other when we're 30?"
period costumes, or the penis.
It seems so strange to enter a movie
theater and enjoy a film about"us" that
isn't tragic, or preachy, or at least
pretentious. Wonderfully strange.
Things have changed so much.
Whatever happened to those movies
with "adult overtones" that merely
hinted at the "different-ness" of the
protagonists? In a world full ofchanging
social mores,the one constant we could
always count on was that these movies
would end with everyone coming to
on our culture,our modus operandi,our
is a poignant question the 2 Girls in
Love ask each other. Research and
conversation has indicated, at least to
me and my contemporaries, that not
only do most lesbians still know their
first lover,they continue to play a major
role in each other's lives. What doesn't
kill us, makes us stronger? In fact,
bringing a new paramour home to meet
"the family" now often means
introducing her to your ex-lover, your
their senses and riding offinto the sunset
with a companion of the opposite sex.
ex-lover's current wife, her current
Or we could bet n some accident to tear
gay cousin from out of town w o we
wife's ex, and her currents wife s ex s
the ill-fated lovers asunder. Suicide, at
think is probably gay but no one is
least. Good grief, is nothing sacred?
Could it be that as acceptance of gay
men and lesbians is becoming more
completely sure. Welcome to
Lesbianville—we hope you enjoy your
stay here.
mainstreamed in the real world
It's become a welcome trend for
(whatever that is), our characters are
also finally, being mainstreamed onto
filmmakers to focus specifically on
various lesbian rites and wrongs
the silver screen?
ofpassage.Bar Girls gave us an accurate
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backstage view of the theater where
most lesbians give theirfirst—and best
— public performances.Desert Hearts
gave us a tasteful yet provocative lesson
that love,especially when you find it in
Reno,is always a gamble. Claire ofthe
Moon gave us a rash.2 Girls gives us a
nostalgic tweak recalling the
unspeakable
excitement
bickering couple in film history who,
after tejling each other to go f
themselves, actually can.
Mommy, You're the Dearest Devoted
adopted daughter discovers that her
mother, an old former motion picture
queen, is really just an old queen.
and
incomparable buzz that accompanies
first love — that constant ache in your
Orlando, Part Deux Quentin Crisp
stars as the Mayor of a steamy Florida
stomach that has never before or since
tourist mecca which receives its water
hurt so very, very good.
It's encouraging that lesbians(and gay
men,for that matter), can now go to a
supply from Ponce de Leon Natural
Springs, giving all its citizens eternal
life and unlimited potential for sequels.
neighborhood theater, other than the
kind that only accepts quarters, and
enjoy a positive film experience. Prior
to this new cinematic enlightenment,a
gay person's identifying and
internalizing a film experience was
limited to fantasy.
Sofantasize I did.Thefollowing is a list
The Whining Game Audiences are
shocked at the surprise ending when the
film's heroine, a cabaret singer and
model, is revealed to actually be a
woman. Kinky.
popping days are done.
When Harry Forgot Sally in Paris A
man and a woman,supposedly in love,
re-evaluate their relationship when he
joins the chorus line in the Follies
What's So Funny Girl? Instead of
Joining hopeless gambling addict Nicky
Amstein on that European bound luxury
liner,Fanny Brice remains in New York
at the curiously-insistent urging of cochorus gypsy Ann Francis. They spend
hiatusfrom TheZiegfeldFollies writing
their own terse, two-woman comedy
Nancy Ford isa Houston-based comedian
and frequent contributor to the gay and
iesbian press. She performs each
Thursday night, 8:30pm at Ms. B's hi
show which becomes the vaudevillian
Piaza 9200 (9200 Buffaio Speedway).
of films that I hope to be able to
experience before my buttered corn-
precursor to The Kathy and Mo Show.
Parent Trap: The Rest of the Story
Hayley Mills plays grown up twins who
discover they're not really twins at all,
but completely unrelated.In an ultimate
act of narcissism, they fall in love with
Bergere.
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August 11 at 11pm, Nancy opens for
Candace Gingrich for the Human Rights
Campaign Fund at Rich's, 2401 San
Jacinto in Houston. Tickets are $20 at
the door.
each other and marry. Mayhem ensues
as they become famous as the only
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The Coffee Ceiib
Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Music, Movies, Etc.
This Month, Tasha Summer Introduces:
A Gay Prid^-Kemrdifig by
and
This month we'll do something a little
have 9 recordings and two videos
different. We're going to take a look at
available with a tenth recording due out
The Turtle Creek Chorale and Women's
Chorus of Dallas new CD entitled
in the fall.
The Women's Chorus of Dallas boasts
numerous other Dallas arts groups
over 100 singers and has one solo
(Women's Chorus only) CD entitled
"Our Turn" in stores and just finished
recording another that will be available
including the Dallas Symphony
this fall.
"FAMILY."
The Turtle Creek Chorale is a 200 voice
men's chorus that has performed with
Orchestra. The group has toured
As the press notes say, "Under the
extensively in the U.S.and has plans for
direction ofone ofthe biggest queers in
Dallas—Dr.Timothy Selig,The Turtle
a European tour this summer. They
August 1995• Dimensions •Page 23
Creek Chorale and The Women's
recordings are available in most
Chorus of Dallas join forces for Gay
Pride in song. This recording brings
mainstream music stores.The Women s
Chorus of Dallas recording of "Our
together not only an incredible array of
Turn" is available at Block Buster at
talent with over 300 singers and
instrumentalists, but a true community
Crossroads Market in Dallas.
Mockingbird & Lemmon and at
of loving, caring people as well." I
All the CD's are also available by mail.
couldn't have said it better myself.
The CD contains 14 songs reflecting
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the love, spirit and self-acceptance of
the lesbian/gay community. Included
are renditions ofpopular songsfrom the
past,spirituals and "The Peace Waltz,"
an original composition by Bill Mays in
honorofthe Chorale's 15th anniversary.
The Women's Chorus of Dallas goes it
to orderTurtle Creek Chorale recordings
or (214) 520-7828 for the Women's
Chorus of Dallas.
The Women's Chorus of Dallas will
start their new season on August 14th
and is always looking for new voices.If
you are interested in auditioning to
become a member,call(214)520-7828.
alone on their beautiful version of"Wind
The Chorus suggests that you attend a
Beneath My Wings." The Women's
Choms has adopted the Susan G.Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation as a recipient
few rehearsals and sing along before
the actual auditions on Sunday, August
27th, so call now!
of a portion of Chorus proceeds. This
arrangement was included on the CD in
honor of the foundation; it is the
unofficial theme song of the "Race For
The Cure."
Both men's and women voices are heard
on the best version of the old slave
Books, music and more
spiritual-tumed-civil rights anthem,
for the lesbian, gay and
"We Shall Overcome" that I've ever
feminist communities.
heard.The song is beautifully done and
incredibly uplifting.
Other cuts on the CD include "Secret
Love,"
"Over the Rainbow,"
Somewhere," "When I Fall In Love,"
InkluKjs
and "Love Don't Need a Reason."
It is truly amazing to listen to this CD
and realize that all those beautiful voices
belong to the gay and gay friendly
communities of Dallas, Texas. There
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must be something in the water in Dallas
to produce such a wonderful array of
singers.
The CD is available through gay and
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lesbian bookstores nationwide. The
Open Tuesday-Sunday
Personalized mail order service
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Poetry
From Our Readers
SOMEONE LIKE ME
Her childlike innocence reflects my own.
Having grown up emotionally unattended,
Looked at but not really seen.
Talked to but not really heard.
An overachiever, driven hard but not allowed
To take a break to bask in the sincere glow
Of parental adoration.
Once a child, then grown up.
Never allowed to be a child again.
Forced to live with a facade
That covered the real face, the real smile.
The real tears, the real laughter.
The real person.
Acting out in traditional, acceptable roles
That made the family happy and accepting.
Her childlike innocence reflects my own.
Showing a sad face that bravely hides
The needs, wants and desires
Left over from childhood, unattended.
Unseen, unheard-except by me.
Now an adult, looking into the face
Of another child trapped in an adult body.
Reaching out to another child trapped.
The love we have for each other
Will set us free to run in playgrounds.
Cry at movies, laugh at bad jokes.
Play "hookle" from work on a special spring day.
Lay in fields of grass staring at the white
Clouds in blue skies trying to figure out
The shape of a dog's face from a clown's nose.
Or a tree branch from an airplane.
Her childlike innocence reflects my own.
And 1 am glad she's my friend, not just my lover.
Sandra A. Meros
San Antonio, TX
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Are
You
Sure
Of
Yourself?
There are days in everyone's life when
the job.
they feel unloved or unattractive. The
problem is when we start to feel insecure
in some extra hours to show your worth.
all the time.How you see yourselfaffects
the way others see you. If you want to
be liked, you have to like yourselffirst.
Answer the questions below and find
out if your self-esteem needs a boost.
PARTI
1. A woman you just met in the bar tells
you that you have beautiful eyes, you:
b. make sure you are caught up and put
c. figure you've got the promotion
locked up without any extra effort.
3.You've got the flu and pull yourself
out of bed to go to the drugstore. While
there, you run into an old friend who is
always perfectly groomed. You:
a. hide on the aspirin aisle so.she won't
see you.
a. look over your shoulder to see who
she's talking to.
b.straighten your sweats and say hello.
c. say hello and tell her you are
recovering from an exotic disease you
b. tell her thank you and move on with
got on a business trip in the Congo.
the conversation.
c.tell her there are parts of you thatlook
even better.
2.When you find out that you and a coworker are both up for the same
promotion, you:
a. assume that your co-worker will get
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4. You are fifteen pounds overweight
when your mother decides it is time to
have a family portrait made. You:
a. agree and ask what she wants you to
wear.
b. redouble your efforts to lose the
weight and wear your most slimming
clothes and make-up.
c.refuse to have your picture made until
you are in top form. You don't want
your weight on film for posterity.
PART II
Answer the following
questions True or False.
7.1 love parties.
( ) True ( ) False
2.1 am beautiful.
( )True ( )False
3.1 am intelligent.
( )True ( )False
16-27 points
You are very accepting of yourself.
You understand thateveryone hasstrong
and weak points and you know what
yours are.You have enough self-esteem
that you don!t need to be the picture of
perfection all the time. You are able to
laugh atyourmistakes and accept praise
gracefully when it is deserved. You like
yourselfand,as a result, you are usually
well liked by others.
28-40 points
Part 11
Yes, you appear to be confident. You
are outgoing and love to be in the
spotlight.The problem is that when you
brag on yourself all the time, you don't
give anyone else a chance to pay you an
honest compliment. On the inside, you
are really insecure. You figure that if
you don't point out how wonderful you
are, no one else is going to do it. Settle
down and give yourself a chance to
make some real friends. You may just
find the love you've been advertising so
Give yourself5 points for every"True"
prominently for.
4.1 am lovable.
( )True ( )False
Scoring
Parti
Give yourself points as follows:
1 point for every "A" answer.
3 points for every "B" answer.
5 points for every "C" answer.
answer.
If You Scored:
4-15 points
You are your own worst critic. You
have a tendency to focus only on what
you see as your shortcomings. You
need to leant to look atthe whole picture.
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Horoscope
What's in the stars for you this month?
ARIES
Try to achieve your goals without pushing
too hard during the first part of August. You
could wind up trampling on others if you're
Go ahead, but don't overdo it. People and
projects that have needed your attention for
awhile are in the spotlight towards month's
end.
not careful. You can look forward to better
times when it comes to finances after the
17th. Make changes and improvements in
other areas of your life toward month's end.
Work on matters that concern you from
behind the scenes, you will make better
progress if you keep to yourself.
TAURUS
Let things move at their own pace during the
first part of August. Romance and money
matters will go more smoothly if you don't
push. Your social and romantic lives will be
exciting after the 12th. Everything is going
right for you now. Keep an open mind and
avoid criticism of those around you toward
month's end. You may have a tendency to
overspend so keep a close eye on your
pocketbook!
GEMIAl
You'll be able to step up the pace both in
business and romance during the first part of
August.Although you are content and happy
at home, you may have the urge to travel
after the 18th. Toward month's end the
focus will be on financial and career matters.
A raise or promotion could be coming your
way, but you'll have to finish projects that
you have been putting off.
UEO
Travel may be on your agenda during the
first part ofAugust.Whether it's for business
or pleasure,romance will play a major role.
You may have a hard time pinning down
how you feel about someone around the
17th — trust your gut instincts they will be
right on target. Romance is definitely in the
cards towards month's end,but don't ignore
your friends or they may get upset.
VIRGO
Progress can be made in all things important
to you, including money and love, during
the first part ofAugust.A raise or promotion
could be right around the comer — be
prepared,you may have to push a little to get
it to go through! Your love life is really
heating up but try not to focus all your
attention on it. Toward month s end you
may have to rewrite a budget because you
underestimated expenses in the past.
IvIISKA
Money is your strong point during the first
part of August. A raise, promotion or other
financial windfall could be headed your
way. Concentrate on home and social
activities after the 17th, your friends and
love interest will provide much enjoyment
CAl^CER
Don't let anyone, particularly a lover, push
you into a decision you aren't ready to make
during the first part of August. Go at your
own pace in all matters. After the 16th you
may be feeling the urge to get out and party.
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and insight right now. After the 20th the
emphasis will once again be ori work and
career matters. Toward month s end you
will have the energy to push ahead on matters
that need taken care of and the time to start
new projects.
SCORPIO
You get what you ask for during the first
part of August.Your social life is picking up
and people will be willing to grant you
favors. After the 17th you will know
instinctively what others are thinking. You
may feel that your relationsh ips are in turmoil
toward month's end, but it's nothing a little
time won't fix.
SAGITTARIUS
Be wary of romantic overtures and those
who would use you for money during the
if you didn't get that raise earlier in the
month.
PISCES
Romance is in the air during the first part of
August. After the 16th you will have good
luck in all partnership matters — whether
it's a business or love relationship, things
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could rise unexpectedly around the 20th
don't worry, it's nothing you can't handle.
Avoid travel towards month's end,especially
if it is an unplanned trip.
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content.
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You will be more content both in
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The DmEcroRT
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ALBUQUERQUE,NM (area code 505)
organizations
Sister Source Cooper^e & Lesbian Resource Line
144 Harvard SE'268-2116
Affirmation'PC Box 225831 75222 * 948-1546
AIDS Resource Center * P.O. Box 19071275219
Asians & Fnends•PO Box 9142 75209 *392-3339
(^edrai of Hope MCC•5910 Cedar Springs Rd.•351-1901
Community Church & Colege of Divine Metaphysics
4001 live Oak #401 •826-7110, Exl 401
AMARILLO.TX (area code 806)
organizalions
Congregation Beth El Bnah • P.O. Box 191188 75219• 497-1591
Couples Metro Dallas * PO Box 803156 75380• 5046775
Dallas Gay and Lesbian Aliance
Lasban/GayAlfance-PO Box 9361 79105•3594219
P.O. Box 190712 75219•5254233• FAX 522-4604
MCCofAmartlo-POBox1276 - 372-4557
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives'P.O. Box 190712 75219 * 821-1653
Dallas Gay Youth Group •300 TuitJe Creek Plaza #116* 307-7203
Dallas Names Project•PO Box 190869 752196869 *(214)520SEWS
ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)
organizations
Dallas Outdoors * P.O. Box 35474 75235•2766270
Dsyias Tavern GuSd * 3900 Ummon Ave.#220 •5266292
P.O. Box 19348-77. UTA St 76019•794-5140
Dignrty/Dallas • PO Box 190133 75219 * 2254101
Foundation for Human Understanding * 5254233
Gay/Lesbian Gardeners * PO Box 190552 75219•3390787
Trinity MCC* 331 Aaron Ave.,Ste 125 •265-5464
GLAAD/DaBas * P.O. Box 190712 75219 * 525<3LAD
Gay/Lesbian Association of UTA
Grace Fellowshp in Christ Jesus * 2727 Oak Lawn •528-2811
AUSTIN,TX (area code 512)
ciubs
Nexus-305W.5lh -472-5288
Lesbian/Gay Deinocrats of Texas *521-6342 exl 229
LesbianASay Political Coaiton * P.O. Box 224424 75222 * 8259882
Lesbian Resa-rce (itenter * 1315 SkSes•8216999
Lesbian Visionaries * PO Box 191443 75219 * 521-5342 X 844
organizations
UL(Lesbian Info Une * 521-5342 ext. 298
SPROUTS(coming out group)* 521-5342 ext
Affirmalion (MethocSsI) - 7403 Shoal Creek - 451-2329
TWIGS(Ihe wymn r\ gay society)•521-5342 exL 269
Austin UtincVa Lesbian/Gay Organization
PO Box 1350 78787 • 2806107
Austin Lesbian/Gay Pdrtical Caucus• P.O. Bex 822 78767• 4746750
Center for Battered Women* (Lesbian Group)385-5181 or928-9070
CaayAe^xan Student Association at UT Austin
46W971 'Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338
LesbiaiVGay Rights Lobby •PO Box 2679 78768•4746475
The New Vision(ne^oumd)* 521-5342 exL 265
MetrofiexRepublicans •P.O.Box 191033 75219 *9416114
Oak Lawn Community Services 4300 MacArthur * 5206108
Oak Lawn Symphonic Band -P.O.Boxl9097375219*9851751
PFLAGAJallas• HelpBne 5556640
Imperial Sovereign Royal Court of Dalas
P.O. Box 190464 75245 * 6216446
Lesbian Movers - Karen •3396508
Seventh-Day Adventisl Knshp *4151358
Live Wire Prodixtions • PO Box 14120278714
Womyn Together * 3920 Cedar Springs *5254233
MetropoStan Community Church •1100 Springdale Rd.•929-3660
Oasis f^istry* 5555 N. LamarBW.#Ll01 *441-9191
P-Rag (Parents/Friends Lesbiais/Gays)•331-8446
DENT0N,TX (area code 817)
Sapphfre!* Lesbian Sodsi Group •4506659
organizations
Meeting Ack^ess* 825 E.531/2 SL.Ste E103
Maiing Address* 201 W.Stassney.Ste.# 321 787456156
COURAGE,Lesbian Gay Student Og.
Waterloo Courtseliig Center * 507 Powel 787(X3 * 322-9654
Texas Human Rights Foundation • P.O. Box 49740 78765•4795473
P.O. Box 5067 76203 *382-3813
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-8005255417
P-Rag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/(3ays)• 387-1491
Harvest MCC• 5900 S.Stemmons 762(6•160O497-HMCC
The Treehouse (Lesbian Mothers Si4}port Group)
607 Nueces a 78701 •477-5822
ATHENS,TX (area code 903)
organizations
P-Flag (Parents/Friends LesbiansfGays)•6755326
BANDERA,TX (area code 210)
DRIPPING SPRINGS,TX(area code 512)
accommodations
Reaeation Plantation •Campground • H(X)1 box 40-A 78620 * 894-0567
EL PAS0,TX(area code 915)
organizations
Lambda Services • PO Box 31321 79931-0321 •24 hour line 562-GAYS
accommodations
MCC B Paso - 916 Yande« •542-1227
Desert Hearts Cowgirl Club• Women's Guest Ranch
P-Rag (Parents/Friends LesbiansfGays) * Spaiish & Englsh *591-4664
HC 3. Box 650 78003 * 796-7446
FT. WORTH (area code 817)
DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
organizations
businesses
Agape MCC•4615SE Loop 820•63S60Q2
Business Delivery Systems* 14902 Preston Rd.75240 * 733-1106
clubs
The Moon-5039 Wills •8284471
Affirmation (MethcxSst)•4757837
Imperial Court Oe Fort WortWArtington •870-1555or 635-7188
Lasbian/Gay PoStica)Coailioii ol TarranI Crxinty - 26300C6 Of8600326
P-Flag(ParentslFriends Lesbtaris/Gays) - 4966607/498-4655
Sue Qlen-s •3903 Cedar Springs * 5596707
RESPECT .826 Hardwood Rd'HursLTX 76054
organizations
Tarrart County LX3 Alliance - 3327 Winthrop. Suite 24376116•763-6644
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Piopei ty of the Center
HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
NEW ORLEANS,LA (area code 504)
businesses
club & accommodations
IrWings Bookshop • 1846 Richmond • 521-3369
Charlene's * 940 Elysian Fields * 945-9328
Attemalive Visions•526-8223
clubs
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations
Ranch •9218 Buffalo Spdwy.•666-3464
Ms. B's •9208 Buffalo Spdwy. ■ 666-3356
XTC • 9212 Buffalo Spdwy.•666-3356
Oasis the Community Center
organizations
2135NW39lh 73112• 525-AIDS
Herland Sister Resources, Inc.
AIDS Foundation • 3927 Essex Lane •623-6796
2312 NW 39lh 73112*521-9696
AIDS HOTLINE '0/0 Switchboard *529-3211
Gay/Lesbian Students Unwersity ol Houston • 4800 Calhoun•529-3211
Gay/Lesbian Switchboard-PC Box 66591 77266 * 529-3211
Houston Gay & Lesbian Parents •980-7995
Houston Gay Poitical Caucus• P.O. Box 66664 77266•521-1000
SAN ANGELO,TX (area code 915)
organizations
integrity •P.O. Box 66008 77266-6008•432-0414
P-Flag (Parentsfriends Lesbians/Gays) * 944-4323
Concho Valley Gay/Lesbian Allance
Kingdom Community Church •614 E. 19th •862-7533
P.O. Box 750 76902•653-2956
Larrbda ALANON *1214 Joanne•521-9772
LesbiaiVGayStudems-Univ.HoustonClearLake*2700BayAfea 77058
LIN Houston • Lesbian Teacher Network
SAN ANTONIO,TX (area code 210)
PO Box 1835• Bellaire. TX 77402 ■ 529-3211
businesses
Metropolitan Community Church Oi The Resurrection
Montrose Counseling Center • 900 Lovett #203 77006•529O037
Affirming Solutions • 1802 NE Loop 410. Sle. 102 ■ 828.6486
clubs
Montrose Pool League/BiUiards•PJ 863-6482
Bonham Exchange • 411 Bonham • 224-9219
1919Decatur*861-9149
The Movie Club •867-9454
Nexus San Antonio •8021 Pinebrook • 341 -2818
P-Flag (Parents^riends Lesbians/Gays)•867-9020
PWA Coalition - Houston • 1475 W.Gray #163•522-5428
organizations
Deal Rainbow •804-1904 TTY
SORA (Sex or Relationship Addicts Anonymous) lesbian group•523-9398
Dignity/San Antonio • 202 N.St. Mary's• 349-3632
The Women's Group ■ 529-5871
Womynspaoe* P.O. Box 980601 770986601
Integrity/San Antonio
PO Box 150006 78212• 684-4920
Women's Softball League•6431 Pineshade •8686256
P-Flag (Parents/Friends LesbiansCays)•822-4135
River City Living Metropolitan Community Church
202 Holland 78212 *822-1121
LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
organizations
Lambda Students Center • 1140 W. Woodlawn Ave.
LISA (Lesbian Information SA)* 828-LISA (5472)
SALGA - San Antonio Lesbian/Gay Assembly * 733-7300
Lubbock LesbiarvGay ATiance & Wild Wikte West Prod.
P.O. Box 64746 79464•791-4499
Community Outreach Center & Outreach AA (Tues.fiTbi^s.@
•102
N.Ave.S* 762-1019
SALSA - San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance
PO Box 12715 78212 * SALSA Une 736-4329
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
MCC Lubbock • 5502 34th St.•792-5562
POBox 120113 78212-9313
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)•7996529
San Antonio Tavern Guild * 822-2823
South f^ns AIDS Resource Center(SPARC)
4204-B 50th SL 79413•1600627-7079•796-7068
NATIONAL 0RGANIZA110NS
Affirmaton: United Methodists for Lesbian/Gay Concerns
PO Box 1021 • Evanston. IL 60204
AIDS Action Council•729 Eighth St. S.E. Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003 *(202)547-3101
AIDS 800* 1-800-221-7044
Conference For Catholic Lesbians
PO Box 436, Planetarium Station • New York, NY 10024
GLAAD/USA •80 Varick SI. #3E • NY. NY 10013
Hate Crime Line* 1-800-347-HATE
SHERMAN,TX (area code 903)
organizations
AIDS Resource Center of Texhoma•813-1272or 800-525-6381
Alliance for Ufe * PO Box 1895 75091 * 892-9049
HIV/AIDS Sevices * PO Box 1695 75091 * 463-7258
WACO.TX (area code 817)
organizations
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)•750-7211
Gay & Lesbian Parents Coalition International(GLPCI)
PO Box 50360. Washington, DC 20091 * (202)583-8029
Lesbian Mothers' National Defense Fund
PO Box 21567 * Seattle, WA 98111 •(206)325-2643
Lesbian Teachers Network(LTN)
PO Box 638 * Solon,(A 52333
National Gay Alliance for Young Adults, Inc.
PO Box 190426 • Dallas, TX 75219•(214)307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor * NY. NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Task Force
1517 U Street NW • Washington D.C. 20009•202-332-6483
Parents & Friends ol Lesbians and Gays(P-Flag)* 1600-4-FAMILY
The Fund for Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Floor * NY, NY 10012
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