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Dimensions : v.7: no.6(1993:Dec./1994:Jan)
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Dimensions was a lesbian lifestyle magazine published in Lubbock, TX from July 1986 until the end of 1996. Content includes national news, poetry, book reviews, advice columns, and horoscopes.
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Visions Publishing Co.
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1993-12/1994-01
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Dimensions
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Visions Publishing Co.
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Chambers, Kelly
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1990-1999
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P.tsifvaity of the Center
VOLUME 7, Issue
Free
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CorsTEsrrs
Volume 1, Issue 6 •December/January '93-'94
IW.TURES
BEYOND SKIING: alternative winter sports 19
HOLIDAY HELL: a short story by ellis 26
The Coffee Ceeb
Lesbian Literature, Music, Movies & More 29
are you too generous? 32
What A Worcd, What A Woiut>
Humor by Comedian Nancy Ford 24
The Last Word
Various Views • Various Voices 42
MoiWHET Features
8 News • 12 What's Goin' Onj
15 Dear Agnes *18 Poetry
35 Horoscope* 37 Directory
40 Classifieds • 43 Graffiti
Dimensions is published by Visions Publishing Co.. P.O. Box 856. Lubbock. TX 79408. Phone(806)797-9647. Opinion.s
expressed by columnists do not necessarily reflect those of Dimensions or its staff. Publication of the names ot any person
or organization is not an indication of sexual orientation. Subscription rales: 6 mos. $15.00. lyr. $24.00. Payment must
accompany all subscription orders. Copyright <&1993 Visions Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reproduction In whole or
in part is strictly prohibited.
Any letter received by Dimensions will be assumed for publication. All letters must include signature, address and phone
number. We reserve the right to edit letters as we feel necessary. The writers name will be withheld if so requested.
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DIMENSIONS
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Kelly Chambers
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'^&t!
Although it may seem early,
Tosho Sumner
the next issue of Dimensions
Advertising & Art Director
will be out in February '94 just in time to put your
Valentine message in the
Contributing Editors:
Stionnon Lacy
Kelly Chambers
Linda Monroe
Cameron Taylor
Judy Smith
Nancy Ford
Shannon Lacy
Production Manager
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Dimensions Classifieds.
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Deadline for the February issue is
January 20th.
Dec./Jan.'93-94 • Dimensions • Page 5
To The Eaitor
sweep down the mightiest walls of op
pression and resistance." — Robert F.
Kennedy
Thank you for writing.
NANCY FORD
REPLIES TO LEHER
Editor's Note: Thefollowing is Nancy
Ford's reply to the letter in lasts month's
Sincerely,
Nancy Ford
"To The Editor" colnin criticizing her
for urging everyone to "Come Out."
Dear Name and City Withheld,
Houston, TX
"It is from the numberless diverse acts
of courage and belief that human his
tory is shaped. Each time a man stands
Tell Us What You Think!
up for an ideal,or acts to improve the lot
of others, or strikes out against injus
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tice, he sends a tiny ripple of hope.
Crossing each other from a million dif
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7
The Newh
From Around the Region, the Country & the World
TLC Sets New
in San Antonio on December 13th at
Site & Dates
7pm. All women interested in helping
are urged to attend.
SAN ANTONIO - The site and dates
(Wyndham Hotel, May 13-15, 1994)
Woman Opens
for the Texas Lesbian Conference '94
(TLC) in San Antonio that were
Child Sltfort
announced in September have been
changed. The SA TLC Committee was
Collection Ser\tce
following tradition by wanting to host
the conference at the Wyndham Hotel.
TLC did have those dates reserved at
the Wyndham and held an unsigned
contract with an asking price of$10,000.
A questionaire that was circulated by
the San Antonio group during the '93
TLC in Houston indicated that
conference affordability was a priority
for participants. A revised option was
proposed by the Wyndham Hotel that
would have brought the cost down to
$8,000 with a smaller deposit and more
acceptable full payment deadline.
However, when Jo Ann Loulan was
scheduled to speak on Friday Night,the
committee would have had to pay an
IN D/FW Area
DALLAS - Deborah Day, a long-time
Dallas businesswoman has opened the
first female owned child support
collection service in the Dallas/Fort
Worth metroplex.The Blue Moon Child
Support Collection Agency is armed
with a staff of investigators formerly
employed by tbe Texas Attorney
General's Child Support Collection
offices, Texas Commissioned Law
Enforcement Officers,licensed Private
Investigators and paralegal assistants
They are prepared to help women collect
past due and current child suppoj.^
payments, with results in a fraction of
the time it takes a government agency
additional $5,000 for the extra night.
to collect.
As a result of all this, the conference
Ten years ago Ms. Day was divor^g^
was changed to April 29th-May 1st,
1994to be held at the Convention Center
and awarded by the Courts the chii^j
support needed to care for her 15 ye^j.
in downtown San Antonio. Lodging
will be available in nearby hotels. This
change of plans will allow a greater
old daughter; however, the system did
proportion of registration fees and
and, out of desperation, started a small
fundraising efforts to go into producing
business. In her desire to help other
not work for her. Forced to struggle to
make ends meet, Ms. Day persevered
an affordable, quality TLC than into
women faced with the burden ofraising
space rental costs.
afamily on theirown,without the benefit
The next meeting of the TLC Planning
ofreceiv ing court-ordered child support
she founded the Blue Moon Agency to
help those women who receive their
Committee will be held at the Women's
Resource Center (121 W. Woodlawn)
Page 8 • Dimensions "Dec./Jon '93-'94
support payments only "once in a Blue
Moon."
For more information about Ski Week,
contact AGLC at(303)925-9249 or the
The agency works on a contingency
Aspen Chamber Resort Association at
basis, which allows women who cannot
1-800-26ASPEN. For travel and
afford the large legal retainer required
package information, contact B&W
by lawyers to get help.
Further infonuation on the agency can
Travel at 1-800-288-2589.
be obtained from the Lesbian Resource
Conference Sl/Vted
Centre in Dallas or by calling (214)
FOR Blnck
821-3999.
Lesbevns & Gays
Aspen Gay Ski
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK - The
Seventh Annual National Black Gay
Week Goes On
and Lesbian Conference is slated for
ASPEN, COLORADO - Despite the
boycott many gay groups and
individuals have aimed at Colorado in
the wake ofthe passage of Amendment
2(the anti-gay rights Amendment),the
Aspen Gay and Lesbian Community
(AGLC)has decided to hold their 17th
Annual Aspen Gay Ski Week January
23rd-30th, 1994.
The group states, "It is not that we are
for or against the boycott, it's that we
have the right to assembly. If we
canceled the week, then Colorado for
Family Values wins,so we will continue
February
17-21, 1994
at
the
Meadowlands Hilton in Secaucus,New
Jersey. This year's theme,"Black Gays
and Lesbians: From Silence to
Celebration...Beyond 28 Days", will
celebrate the past contributions Black
Gays and Lesbians have made to the
world and the need to focus on the
present contributions we make on a
day-to-day basis beyond the month of
February (Black History Month).
The Conference draws national and
international participants from as far
away as South Africa. The Conference
to welcome ourGay and Lesbian friends
workshops and institutes are facilitated
with a banner over Main St."
by African-American Gay and Lesbian
and
Transsexual/Transgender
They go on to say in the wake of the
announcement that Gay Ski Week will
go on, they have recieved "everything
from verbal insults and hate mail from
pro-boycott gays to unsolicited cash
donations and group reservations and
confirmations."
Last year's Gay Ski Week generated
over $40,000 that was donated to AntiAmendment 2 groups and other gay
organizations.
Events planned for this year's Ski Week
include opening and closing parties, a
communities. Workshop topics include:
self-empowerment,culture/arts,family
issues, youth issues, heterosexism,
homophobia, health, public policy,
economics, and gay/lesbian issues.
The conference is sponsored by the
Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership
Forum which was established in 1988
to strengthen, empower and provide a
network for African-American Gays
and Lesbians. For registration and
information, call (213) 964-7820.
treasure hunt, a back country hut trip
and, of course, lots of skiing.
Dec./Jan.'93-'94 • Dimensions • Page 9
December 31 st. After that there will be
There's Still
Time To Join
Gay Teams
a $50 late entry fee. Athletes in all
sports are encouraged to attend. Some
of the sports available include;
DALLAS - The Gay Games IV will be
volleyball, tennis, softball, bowling,
the largest athletic event in history.
swimming, basketball, billiards, flag
football, golf, weight lifting, soccer,
Next June, 15,000 athletes and half-a-
million spectators world-wide are
expected in New York.In comparison,
the Barcelona Summer Olympics had
less than eleven thousand athletes.
Because the Games are inclusive rather
than exclusive, there are no qualifying
times or playoffs. Athletes are accepted
squash,badminton,cycling,martial arts,
racquetball, figure skating, wrestling,
water polo and track and field. This
isn't a complete list, so contact Team
Dallas at(214)521-5342, Ext. 800 for
information on sports, costs and a
complete Games itinerary.
on a first-come first-served basis, and
there will be a cap on some sports.
Space is quickly filling up — the NYC
sports facilities just can't handle more
athletes. So,if you want to participate,
you must send in your application
immediately. The first cut-off date is
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What's Goia' Oa
A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
FORT WORTH - Fort Worth Formal,
and writer Lisa Pope of Los Angeles
the lesbian/gay community's fourth
annual New Year's Eve Party hosted
by the Tarrant County Lesbian/Gay
Alliance (TCLGA) will be held Dec.
collaborated on the first book on the
31 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel (815
(Boston).The author and photographers
Main St.).This year's party will benefit;
Agape MCC, the Allan G. Calkin
Fund,the Ft.Worth/Tarrant County
NAMES Project, the TCLGA and
Trinity MCC. Ticket prices are $25
and up and include music, dancing,
catered buffet and cash bar.Discounted
1993March on Washington.The book
is titled "One Million Strong" and is
published by Alyson Publications
will be on a book signing tour of Texas
in December. Be sure to catch them at
your favorite bookstore! They will be
at: Crossroads Market in Dallas on
Fri., Dec. 10th at 7pm; Inklings
Bookshop in Houston on Sat., Dec
11th at 2pm; Liberty Books in Austin
rooms at the Radisson are also available.
on Sun., Dec. 12th at 3pm; and at
Sponsorships from $50-$1000 are also
available with special advantages(such
Bookstop in Dallas on Thurs., Dec
16th.
as a free room at the Radisson). Tickets
are going fast, so call (817) 763-5544
now for reservations.
HOUSTON - Fern TV (Feminist
Television) will feature musical group
Fem 2 Fern on December's program.
This five-woman group from Los
Angeles speaks openly about their
sexual orientation and performs several
songs from their new CD, including
"Switch," an audience favorite. Fem
TV airs Thursday Dec. 9th at 9pm,
Sunday Dec. 12th at 3pm,Friday Dec.
17th at 7pm, Thursday Dec. 23rd at
11pm and Thursday Dec.30th at 11pm
on Public Access Channel(PAC in the
TV Guide)on both Warner and Storer
Cable.Fem TV programs are available
for rent at Inklings Bookshop.
TEXAS
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Dallas
activist
and
professional photographer Cece Cox,
photographer Lisa Means of Dallas
DALLAS - An new organization called
the African-American Lesbian, Gay
and Bisexual Coalition is organizing
in Dallas. The coalition's Steerin
Committee meets every second Sund
at 2pm and the General Meeting start^
at 3;30pm. The Steering Committep
also meets on the fourth Sunday a
meetings are held atthe AIDS Resn
Center(2701 Reagan). For more
call (214) 528-4233 and ask for 4"/°'
Thurmond.
LUBBOCK - The Lubbock Lesbj
Gay Alliance (LLGA) Commy*^*'^
Center will host a cookout*^'*^
December 12th from l-3pm foiiQ
by an open house from 3-6pm. On
17th,don't forget to attend Pride c f
Then, on New Year's Eve,
Community Center will be se'rv ^
breakfast from 1:30-3:30am and
providing free rides home.
Page 12 • Dimensions •Dec./Jon '93-'94
HOUSTON - Gay & Lesbian Radio
HOUSTON/G ALVESTON - Activist
1 ike you've never heard! Listen to After
Hours on KPFT, 90.1 FM! Factual!
and Artist, Sue Coe will speak about
her work on Thursday, January 27th at
Irreverent! Fun! Talk about current
2pm and 7pm at the Fine Arts Building
Music Zone)with Jimmy Carper.Join
them on Saturdays from Midnight to
at College of the Mainland (outside
Texas Cfty off Gulf Freeway) in room
F117. A reception for the artist will be
held after the 7pm lecture. Sue has done
3am.
illustrations for Rolling Stone and the
ALBUQUERQUE- A support group
social injustice and violence against
issues! Community events and
highlights! Featuring; QMZ (Queer
New York Times and works to address
for lesbians and their families who are
women. Her work will be on display at
facing life-threatening illnesses will
be held at Emmanuel Metropolitan
the College ofthe Mainland Fine Arts
Gallery from Jan.27-Feb.23.For more
Community Church(201 Dallas NE).
The group will meet on the last Monday
info and directions, call Mona at 2803991, Ext. 348 from Houston or 9381211, Ext 348 from Galveston.
ofevery month from 7:30-8:45pm.For
more info, contact the church at(505)
268-0599 and leave a message.
Fri, Dec. 17 - T
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Variety Show,10 pm. Ballroom.
Sat,Pec.l5-Red &■ White Ball
Sun, Dec. 19 - Singer Lonnie
Gordon performs!
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Dear
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS
Dear Agnes,
In early August I met a woman at the bar
that I really liked. A week or so later we
went to dinner and for two weeks we
saw each other almost everyday until 1
had to leave for college three hours
away. Neither one of us really wanted
to get close, but we did.
of person, she wouldn't do someone
that way — even though 1 believe she
still cares for me.
I'm going nuts! I don't know what to
do. I can't seem to get over her. 1 want
to be with her and hope we can get
together this summer, but what if it
doesn't happen(With my luck it won't)?
We decided that we would keep seeing
I've never told anyone that I've loved
each other on weekends. This worked
them,.but I do love her and I'd tell her.
for a couple of weeks, before .she said
Confused
we shouldn't see each other anymore
Oklahoma City, OK
because it was so hard for her when I
had to go back to school. She also said
that two people trying to have a
Dear Confused,
relationship needed to be together so
they could grow together and be there
called.Quit dwelling on the past and get
If she was interested, she would have
for one another when there was a
on with your life. If this woman cared,
problem, etc ...
she would have made more of an effort
We haven't seen each other since the
kept in touch by telephone. I saw her
after you went away to school. Make
new friends and don't put all your
dreams on the coming summer. Good
two weeks ago for the first time and all
Luck.
I felt for her came rushing back. The
way I feel about her is unlike any other,
Dear Agnes,
first of September and haven't even
past or present.
Wlien 1 saw her she said if she got a
chance she'd call. She hasn't. She
seemed equally happy to see me, as I
was her.
Since 1 saw her again I think and dream
about her constantly(1 neverdid before).
I hope and pray that when summer
comes we can get back together. But
This same problem comes up every
vacation and holiday — our animals.
Actually, my lover is more the problem
than the animals. She refuses to leave
unless a friend can come and stay at our
house. This ridiculous idea of hers
messes up all our travel plans.
To make matters worse, she keeps
what if she's found someone new? I'd
dragging home new pets. We have tour
dogs, two cats, a bird, two aquariums
drop whomever 1 was with if she said
and a cage full of hamsters.
we'd be together, but her being the
sincere and "do the proper thing" kind
She usually ends up staying home
It's especially bad during Christmas.
Dec./Jan.'93-'94 • Dimensions • Page 15
because no one can come stay at our.
house.They all have plans of their own.
We have fought, screamed and yelled
about this, but for some reason, we just
can't-seem to come up with a
compromise. The fighting has already
started this year. Just once I would like
her to spend Christmas out-of-town with
I'm about ready to throw in the chew
bone! This is the fourth year of this
nonsense and I don't know how much
longer I can take playing second fiddle
to a pack of dogs.
Going to the Dogs
San AntoniOj TX
me.
Our dogs are well behaved,but we can't
Dear Going,
possible take them with us. They won't
The dogs aren't the problem — your
all fit in the car. Three of them weigh
lover is. Put your foot down and say,
"No more pets." Inform her that there
are house and pet sitting services that
over.seventy pounds,the fourth she just
brought home last week (she picked
him up off the street on her way home
from work).In addition to all the
problems this causes at Christmas, our
can take care of the animals and that she
better find one quick. Otherwise, she
may be living with just her pets.
vet and food bills for all these animals
runs about $200 per month.
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says Aunt Bertha.
"it's real easy," savs cousin Tina.
"Where did Maria get those cute jeans?"
asks Mom."Valerie would look good
clock strikes twcKe aird the New Year
in them, they're very feminine."
"I think Valerie should go with Cindy
to the salon. Not only docs she get her
hair sty led,but she also gets a makeover
for one low price," says Aunt Janet.
"I've tried to get Valerie to wear make
holding and kissing. Even if she was
up, but she Just doesn't want to. I keep
telling her that she looks so pretty when
she wears it, but she's determined to go
for the natural look." my mother shares
her sad story. At this point I hear a loud
noise. It's the sound of my bubble
is upon us.I see couples in love,hugging
and kissing,celebrating new beginnings.
I think of the woman 1 want to be
here with me. I wouldn't be able to
show her the affection that is being
displayed by everyone else. I think ot
her. Is she in this same misery ? Is she
pretending to be a person she isn't?
The holidays are depressing enough
w ithout the family aspect. And as long
as I remain a conformist — sticking to
to tradition of spending it with tamily
— I'll never know different. I a'ways
tell myself that next year I'll stay away.
bursting. When they're done with mc.
But tradition is harder to break than a
I'll have just enough strength to gt)
bad habit and I find myself once again
in holiday hell. I've sworn to myself
that before next year. I'll come out ot
outside for fresh air.
I do a lot of walking at the family
Christmas parties. I walk in search of a
place where I'll feel comfortable to be
myself.This never happens,but usually
if I try hard enough, I can find a place
where I can have a little fun. It always
takes a long time before I begin to feel
this closet with windows. I suspect they
know anyway, and if they don't —
surprise, surprise.
just a little comfortable. Woe is me.
The hardest part for me is New Year's
Eve. Everyone is with their significant
other. My parents are hand in hand. My
aunts and uncles
look like happier
couples than ever
before. My cousins
bring
their
boyfriends
and
girlfriends. All the
little kids play
together. I feel most
left out, like I don't
fit in. And when the
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POETRT
From Our Readers
THE GIRLS WALK BY
The girls walk by
With their high school hair.
Like indignant peacocks
With their feathers ruffled.
We sit back and laugh,
Secure in our friendship.
Our sameness.
And our difference with the world.
A look is shared
And no words are necessary.
Only a smile
As I sip strawbeny wine
And you hold my hand.
PRIME TIME
I've got the rest of my life
To sit and write poetiy.
So tonight
I will sit and watch tv
And wish you were here.
Curled around me
Like a blanket.
keh
- Dallas, TX
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Beyond
Shiin^
Alternative
Winter
Sports
to Fit on
Aiternotive
Lifestyle
You met a wonderful woman in August.
Everything is going along great until
November rolls around. This is when
you find out that she is a snow-skiing
junkie. You ve never set foot on a pair
of skis. What to do? Well, you can
always learn to ski. You can sit in the
ski lodge in front of a fire and drink hot
chocolate all day while she's on the
slopes. Or, you can take up one of the
new and different winter sports being
offered at many resorts. Of course, if
you are already an avid skier, you might
want to take up one of these sports just
to mix things up a bit. Read on for a run
down on some unusual winter sports
and where you can check them out.
Shating (Snow & Jec)
Although ice skating isn't such an
unusual sport for winter resort areas,
snow skating is a little harder to find.
Almost every resort town has an iceskating rink or a nice solid frozen pond
for the purpose. You can rent skates at
the rink or at some ski-rental shops.
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Snow skating is a little different— it's
basically skiing without the skis. At
"snow-hiking," some people use them
both Copper Mountain and Steamboat,
Colorado you can rent boots similar to
the shoes (rentals are hard to find in the
ski boots with a siick bottom.The object
is to get to the bottom by sliding down
on the soles of your boots. When I was
backpacking in the Tetons, our guide
for jogging. You may have to purchase
Rockies), but you don't have to pay for
lessons or lifts. In addition to the shoes,
you will need waterproof legging to
keep your pants and boots dry. Vail and
Aspen in Colorado both have designated
called this"Glaciding"orglaciersliding.
The main object was to get down the
slope upright and not sliding on your
butt — it was challenging and a whole
snowshoe trails, and most other resorts
lot of fun!
Snowmobileing
will allow snowshoeing on cross
country ski trails.
This is a fun sport that can take you into
Snowboarding
the back-country without all the physical
Snowboarding has been described as
"skateboarding on snow." Instead of
two skis, you get one wide board on
effort required in other sports. Many
which you must get down the mountain.
TTiis sport started on the west coast and
is quickly becoming a sensation world
ride. The noise can disturb wildlife and
resorts offer snowmobile rentals, but
there are restrictions on where you can
neighbors,so be sure to ask for a map of
snowboarding at many resorts,but only
trails at the rental shop. A short lesson
on how to drive the snowmobile will be
given at the rental shop — after that
a few offer beginner instruction.
you're on your own.
wide. You can rent equipment for
Breckenridge in Colorado and Red
River in New Mexico are two resorts
Cross Country Shiing
that offer classes. Be sure to rent
Cross-country skiing may not be very
snowboard pants with your equipment.
They have extra padding in the seat and
exotic, but it is becoming more and
more popular. It's easy to learn, the
the knees since that's where you'll be
equipment is less expensive to buy or
spending alot of your time as you learn.
rent and trail fees are a lot less expensi ve
Snowshocing
than lift fees(and sometimes even free).
Almostevery resort offerscross-country
When I was a kid, my sister and I got
into trouble one winter after a big snow
when we got out Mom and Dad's
skiing. Some offer basic trails, others
offer hut-to-hut skiing for hard-core
enthusiasts.Cross country skiing is also
(wooden)tennis rackets,strapped them
to our feet and tromped all over the
front yard. Real snowshoes are alot
smaller and lighter than tennis rackets
allowed in many National Parks
or those things you used to see in the
Tclemarh Shiing
movies.They are used mainly for winter
Telemark Skiing is a kind of hybrid of
including Yosemite, Yellowstone,
Rocky Mountain and the Cascades.
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cross-country and downhill skiing.
Some experience in both would
probably be very helpful. Telemarkers
use a special ski that can either take to
the slopes or head down a back-country
trail. You can rent the equipment and
get lessons in telemarking at Crested
Butte, Colorado.
Sledding & Tubing
WINTER HOLIDAY PACKAGE
These are informal sports practiced
mostly on back roads and private
properties. Talk about cheap — all you
need is a slight slope, a sled or an innertube(just like the kind you use on a river
but without a bottom) and some snow.
One of the best days I ever had was
spent with a friend trying to steer a
small sled down a curving road. We
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What A Wortd,
What A Worud
WHAT A YEAR, WHAT A YEAR
BY NANCY FORD
Whew. This year personally left me
or lesbian, however, would not be
feeling like I've spent the day at
exhilarated. If ever there was a time
permitted to openly announce their
sexual orientation. Gay leaders have
reacted with dismay, many calling for
when gays and lesbians were in the
their check at America's table, where
forefront of global consciousness, it
has been 1993. The year saw us
marching on C-SPAN and smiling from
we had supposedly just been seated.
AstroWorld
— exhausted, yet
the cover of Newsweek. We were
lathered by Cindy Crawford in Vanity
Fair. The new term lesbian chic(not to
be confused with more colloquial
lesbian chick) was featured in articles
in Cosmopolitan, Vogue and File.
MelissaEtheridge came out,k.d.stayed
out, Michael Jackson went way, way,
way in.
We walked through the front door of
the White Hou.se,thank you very much,
conferring with the first President in the
history of the United States to ever
thank the country's gay and lesbian
community for its support, by mid-
July, gays and lesbians in the military
were held at bay by this same president's
Don't ask, don't tell, don't pursue"
policy.In essence,the military has been
instructed to refrain from asking the
As aresult,the American Civil Liberties
Union is considering filing suit with the
federal government. The suit contends
that if gays and lesbians are not deemed
appropriate to serve in their country's
military without restriction, then they
should be considered equally unfit and
unqualified when taxes are assessed.
What an invitation this would be for
millions of IRS-weary citizens to come
parading out of the closet when they
receive their tax forms in the mail this
January. Consider it the ultimate
deduction.
Get this.The biggestjump in new AIDS
cases last year was among women who
were infected through sex,not drug use.
In 1993 HIV infection has increased
four times as rapidly among women as
it has among men. In Austin, two
lesbians who have no history of
intravenous drug use, heterosexual
sexual orientation of new recruits. It's
contact or blood transfusions were
also been instructed to end organized
witch hunts to ferret out gay and lesbian
soldiers. Service members who are gay
diagnosed with HIV. Statistics on
lesbians with AIDS are still sparse, the
definition of "lesbian" is still being
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determined. One of my favorite AIDS/
lesbian quotes of the year stated that
lesbians who have unprotected sex with
men were at risk of infection.
Huh? Isn't that like saying"vegetarians
who eat pork ribs report a variety of
—patronize business whenever possible
who are,ifnot gay-owned,then actively
gay-friendly.
— take more naps. No one ever gives
naps away. If you want a nap, you just
have to take it. Just like civil rights.
gastrointestinal problems?" In 1994, it
is the height of lesbian chic, chick, to
take more responsibility for your own
health and the health of your partner(s).
For information on lesbian safe sex, in
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introduced scientific evidence that
homosexuality in males is linked to
genetic predisposition. It is the fourth
and most conclusive study in recent
years to identify possible biological
explanations for sexual orientation. "It
may help people look at this as a genetic
issue, that is natural and no sort of
choice at all," said George Neighbors,
Jr. of the Federation of Parents and
Friends of Lesbians and Gays in
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Holiday
Hell
A Short Story by Ellis
My name is Valerie Brooks and I'm 22
years old. Recently I was asked, what
really bugs me? It didn't take me long to
come up with some things. B ird crap on
talk show host these days; and Rush
Limbaugh extremely bugs me.But what
bugs me the most is family gatherings
during the holidays. I describe myself
the windshield tenminutes after washing
as in the closet with windows, which
my car bugs me.It's not easy to wipe off
means I haven't told anyone in my
that white stuffafter the force ofdriving
family that I'm a lesbian, but I know
that they can see that I am.I'm not real
butch, yet I'm not real femme. So what
seventy miles-an-hour embeds it into
the glass. But bird excretion is only one
of the things that bug me: slow cars in
gives me away, you ask? It's not until
the fast lane; the exploitation of Elvis; a
I'm in the midst of my family that I stick
out like a gay thumb. For this reason,
restaurant that doesn't serve my favorite
beer really bugs me; movie stars who
want to be singers; singers who want to
be movie stars; everyone wants to be a
there is nothing in this universe that
bugs me more than the family get
togethers during the holidays. All my
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family under one roofdisturbs me more
I lie and say yes, I do? His name is
than life itself.
Javier — he's an exotic dancer. He's
Suicide rates go up during the holidays.
Gee,I wonder why? Not that I'd rather
take my own life than to subject myself
to the cruelty ofhaving my 1 ife dissected
and analyzed by my omniscientfamily,
although I would fake my death to
six-and-a-half feet tall and has a body
escape their wrath. Every year without
fail, being with my family is emotionally
draining. They have a funny way of
destroying my spirit and lowering my
already low self-esteem. When most of
my relatives are anticipating the opening
that kills. He would be with me today,
but he had a gig. If I'm going to lie,
might as well make up a good one.
Should I Just say no, like I do many
times? That always makes me feel like
a winner. All my cousins usually have
boyfriends and boyfriend stories to tell
my aunts.I could always say no,I don't
have a boyfriend,butI have a girlfriend,
would you like to meet her? The torture
chamber is torture, thus its name.They
of their gifts, I am looking for the
give me constructive criticism that I
emergency exits. I'll have about three
feel isn't too constructive. They give
me advice I never ask for. The worst
good excuses brewing in my head that
could explain my early departure,and if
forced to use one,I will.
Sometimes without knowing, I'll
that could ever happen,always happens
— I'm compared to my other cousins.
"You should wear your hair like Tina,"
stumble into the torture chamber. This
says Mom.
is where they suck the life out of me.
"My Tina could show you how to do it,"
This place consists of my mother, my
aunts, and some of the female cousins.
They set up camp either in the kitchen
or in one of the bedrooms,I never know
until it's too late. And when I
m
unsuspectingly come across them, it's
like stepping on a land mine. They all
say my name and scoot over to make
room for me. BOOM!!!
"Hey, it's Valerie. It's Val everybody.
We were Just talking about you, sit
down with us," they chant. And being
the sucker I am,I sit with them while I
wait for my life to become less worthy.
I know what's coming,the ever popular
question with me. "So, do you have a
boyfriend yet?". Aunt Bertha asks.
UUGGHHHHHHHHH!!! Why must
they ask thatevery damned year? Should
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Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Music, Movies, Etc.
This Month, Tasha Sumner Looks At:
This month we're gong to look at some
lesbian written/lesbian produced videos that
are available for sale and for rent at many
women's bookstores. Although only two
can claim "Hollywood" quality, there are
some fun moments in all of them. Read on
for a brief guide to holiday video viewing
for the not so discerning lesbian.
LESBIONAGE
Directed by Joyce Compton
Written by Jewell Gomez
90 minutes • Romantic Thriller
©1990 Pop Video,Inc.
If you are looking for great acting,
professional camera work or perfect editing,
you can skip this one. The quality of this
video is somewhere between home movies
and a serious "B" movie. However, it is so
CLAIRE OF THE MOON
Written & Directed by Nicole Conn
92 minutes • Drama
©1992Demi Monde Productions,Inc.
This is a movie of fine quality, beautiful
photography and excellent acting. All in all,
it's great movie,although it does have some
flaws. The plot is a little slow and moves
along in kind of an upscale, intellectual,
lesbian Harlequin Romance line. You know
how it goes — girl meets girl; girl can't
stand girl; girl falls in love with same girl
she couldn't stand. It's like 85 minutes of
foreplay. The writing tends toward the
pretentious with lots of French phrases
thrown in for good measure. Despite the
drawbacks, I would recommend it.
badly done that it is fun to watch. As forplot,
this film has a great one if only it had been
better produced. It involves a lesbian
Congresswoman, blackmail, and the KGB.
The dream sequences are particularly lun,
while the sex scenes are particularly bad.
The best part about the whole movie is the
"bloopers" that run during the end credits.
LOVE GAME
Directed by Joyce Compton
90 minutes • Romantic comedy
©1991 Pop Video, Inc.
Yes, this one is done by the same folks that
did Lesbionage,and while the acting,editing
Dec./Jan.'93-'94 • Dimensions • Page 29
plot is a little lacking. The story revolves
There isnodialogue.only imagesof women
having sex and graffiti covered walls. The
around Dana,the number three tennis player
on the women's tour. Dana's schedule is
only thing 1 liked about this filra was the
music.Some of you might enjoy this film. I
overwhelming,and her lover.Tarn,is having
an alTair with her manager. That's about all-
found it pretentious and pointless.
there is to il.'l'he women who play Dana and
Tam are both more rela.ved in front id' the
camera than the actresses in Lesbionaee
I'VE HEARD THE MERMAIDS
SINGING
and camera work is greatly improved, the
Written & Directed
(many of whom appear again in this one).
by Patricia Rozema
Part of the fun of these two videos is the
•"real"lesbians who act in them. With almost
82 minutes • Comedy
©1987'Vos Productions, Inc.
every new character, someone in the room
This is the most mainstream movie in this
said, "She reminds me of ...." However,
list and is probably available at your local
once again,the best part of Love Game was
the outtakes during the end credits. Rent
these two videos at your own risk — they
are definitely not I'of the high-minded,
video store. The heroine of the story is
Polly, a funny looking, klutzy redhead with
a very active fantasy life. She becomes a
secretary for a trendy art gallery and promptly
intellectual movie fan.
falls in love with "The Curator." a sexy,
TWO IN TWENTY
Produced by Laurel Chiten
sophisticated woman with a very cute"baby
butch" girlfriend. There is a little Polly in
everyone and it is very easy to sympathize
with her plight. This film won the 1987 Prix
5 episode Soap Opera on 3 tapes
(c 1988 Two in Twenty Productions
This is a fun (if poorly produced) lesbian
soap opera. It deals with topics ranging
from AIDS to ex-lovers. It is very soap-
de la Jeunesse at the Cannes Film Festival
and was given two thumbs up from Siskel
and Ebert. It is fun and very entertaining and
I would definitely recommend it.
operaish and even comes with commercial
breaks (the best part) for products like a
credit card for lesbians called "Carte Lcz"
whose slogan is, "don't come out without
it." The soap opera itself is too slow-paced
for the lesbian, gay and
and could use better sets and maybe a little
feminist communities.
Books, music and more
background music.In my opinion,you could
get a better soap opera by picking out a few
women at a bar and strapping cameras to
their heads for a couple of weeks.
Inklifujs
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23 minutes • Erotica
(q1993 Ponygirl Productions
The press kit on this video describes it as
"film noire" — a friend described it as
"artsy fartsy." Either way, I didn't like it.
Although it is a film of a sexual encounter,
it isn't overly explicit and is filmed with a
weird, posterized video effect. The sex is
intercut with shots of(ofall things)buildings.
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Some people won't give you the time of
day. Others would give you their house
if they thought you needed it. Where do
you fit in on the generosity scale?
*•1. On your lover's birthday, you.
a. fly her to another city for a romantic
night of dinner and dancing.
b. plan a romantic evening for two at
Answer the following questions
home.
honestly to see just what you are willing
c. invite all your friends to go out to
to give.
dinner and hope they will pick up the
check.
1. If you won the lottery you would:
a. give each of your friends and family
members ten or twenty thousand dollars.
c. take all your friends on a cruise.
d. give your mom $100.
2. When the check arrives after dinner
out with friends, you:
a. grab for it.
b. divide it evenly.
c. leave it on the table hoping someone
else will pick it up.
3. When out with your friends at the
bar, you:
a. pay for all their drinks.
b. pay for a couple of rounds and let
someone else pay for a couple.
c. pay for your drinks only if no one else
offers.
(). It's Christmas! You:
0. When a friend needs help with a big
a. buy everyone expensive gifts.
b. try to keep most of your gifts in the
$20-25 range.
c. see what you can find at garage sales
project, you:
and flea markets.
a. volunteer to help even though you
have other plans.
b. offer to help for an hour or two.
c. lie about your mom being in town.
/. You see a woman with a baby and
several large packages trying to get the
door open to get out of a store, you:
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a. put all your own packages down so
you can help her.
b. open the door for her if you can.
2qj)=cfi)2 points
c. wonder why she insisted on bringing
You strike a pretty good balance
between knowing when to give and
her baby with her.
when to hold back. You are generous
when it feels right but know when to
hold some back for yourself. You
Scoring
understand that there are times to say
yes, and times to say no. You always
come through on the important stuff.
Although you won't always pick up the
dinnercheck,you will give of your time
and money when it's really needed.
Give yourself points as follows:
6 points for every "A" answer.
4 points for every "B" answer.
2 points for every "C"answer.
11 youi scorecls
14-22 points
33-42 poiiifs
You are generous to a fault. You give so
much that you leave nothing for
yourself. You will pick up a dinner
check for six people and then live on
bread and water for a week to pay for it,
or spend three days helping a friend
hang paneling in her den when your
own yard hasn't been mowed in a month.
The big question is: why are you so
generous? You may be afraid that people
really don't like you. Remember that
friends that are bought and paid for
The Grinch could get pointers from
you. You may have a big heart — you
just don't let anyone see it. Remember
that true generosity doesn't always
involve money. Walking a friend's dog
while she's out oftown,cooking dinner
when your lover is tired or calling long
distance Just to say "I miss you" are all
acts of generosity. It's the little things
that count.
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Horoscopb
What's in the stars for you this month?
ARIES
CAJSfUER
DECEMBER:The focus this month is on
DECEMBER: You may have an
important project weighing you down over
the holidays. Try to get it out of the way
early or to schedule it in between all the
family activities. A holiday party could bring
work. Even though it's the holidays, you'll
want to focus on furthering your career.
Month's end is a good time to set goals and
start new projects. You may receive a family
heirloom as a gift — take care of it!
JANUARY: Your career is the focus
during the month of January. You will be
able to move ahead quickly if you apply
yourself. You may be feeling worn down by
an unexpected, but welcome career move.
JANUARY:An intimate relationship with
recharge your engines.
a lover or family member could change for
the betterduring January.Don't try to figure
out what it all means—you will understand
soon enough. Focus your attention on
creative projects toward month's end.
TAURUS
EEO
DECEMBER: Work out financial and
DECEMBER:Your"fun detector" is set
emotional disagreements early in the month
so that you can get on with the business of
celebrating. Aftermid-month you should be
on high this month! Along with all the
holiday social activities you may want to try
something new that you've always wanted
to do. Work rears it's ugly head at month's
end, but you're ready for the challenge!
month's end — take some time out to
able to take a little time off to relax before a
hectic (but fun) family holiday.
JANUARY:You may have a serious case
of wanderlustduring January. Unfortunately,
it isn't a very good time for a vacation. A
couple of short weekend trips might help. A
JANUARY: Burning the candle at both
ends can bring on health problems during
January. Try to take it easy and take
new love could be in the picture at month's
precautions against all the colds and flu
going around. A love relationship is
end.
improving — go out and celebrate!
GEMUST
VIRGO
DECEMBER:Diplomacy is called for in
all your relationships during the first part of
DECEMBER: You may want to spend
some time alone during the first half of the
month.You have changed over the last year
and you need to get to know the new you.By
the 20th you'll be ready to get out and enjoy
the month. Listen closely to the ideas of
others, but don't let them interfere with how
you really feel. The holidays may feel
unorganized, but they will be fun anyway!
JANUARY:You may feel you are getting
the short end ofthe financial stick in January.
Double check all contracts,investments and
paycheck stubs. By month's end you may
be feeling pressure at work — take some
time for yourself to relieve stress.
all the holiday activities.
JANUARY:Pure, unadulterated fun is in
the cards for Virgo during January. Recent
health and relationship problems are
resolved, so it's time to enjoy yourself.
You'll be back in the mood for work next
month,so enjoy your mood and don't worry.
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commitments you may be feeling pressured.
Take some time for yourself. After the 20th,
DECEMBER; Job concerns could have
try to focus on the needs ofothers and not so
you feeling frustrated this month. Quit
pushing! It isn't getting you anywhere and
only rai.ses your stress level. Focus instead
on getting out and having some fun. An
extended vacation could be just the thing.
JANUARY: Your finances are in better
shape than you thought! Take some time to
set financial goals and make a"wish list" —
you may be surprised at what you can do
immediately.Romance could be in the cards
toward month's end.
SCORPIO
DECEMBER:Now is a good time to take
a hard look at yourself, your goals, where
you want to be five years from now, and to
take the steps necessary to bring about
much on yourself,
JANU.ARY: This will be a memorable
year for Capricorns. Long-term financial
woes will lighten up, ambitions will be
realized and love affairs will heat up. Stay
focused on your goals and you'll go a long
way toward achieving them.
AQUARIUS
DECEMBER: You may be feeling
restless this month. Give your mind and/or
your body something to keep you occupied.
Whether it's reading a book or starting an
exercise program you'll want to stay busy.
The holidays will offer a much-needed break.
changes. You'll have a great holiday with
JANUARY: Take a serious look at your
career and where you want it to go.Realizing
your goals could mean changing jobs. Take
some fun surprises!
JANUARY:Communication in all forms
is stressed during January. Whether it's
a good look at your relationships toward
month's end, you may have outgrown some
friendships and need to put more effort into
calling up old friends or watching CNN 24
hours a day, you are hungry for any kind of
others.
new information. You may want to "weed
out" unsatisfying relationships toward
PISCES
month's end.
DECEMBER: You may be feeling
SAGITTARIUS
argumentative until the 20th. Try to curb
your temper. After the 21st you'll be alot
more relaxed. You may want to skip the
family holiday this year and do something
DECEMBER: Adventure, romance and
new beginnings are all on tap this month.
While you are having all this fun,try to keep
an eye on holiday expenses — your
extravagant urges are better satisfied in the
bedroom and not in the mall!
JANUARY: Your finances will heat up
during January, but it is unclear in which
direction. You'll either be seriously overbudget orrolling in the dough. Be careful no
matter which direction it goes. New friends
are in the making toward month's end.
festive with friends — a little break with
tradition will do you good.
JANUARY: Relationships of all kinds
will be particularly rewarding during
January. You'll be able to make new friends,
keep your boss happy and make your lover
feel special with very little effort! Avoid
beginning new projects or relationships
toward month's end.
CAPRICORA
DECEMBER:Don't spread yourself too
thin this month. Between work and holiday
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The DmEcroRY
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ALBUQUERQUE,NM (area code 505)
organizations
DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
Sister Source Cooperative & Lesbian Resource Line
Business Delivery Systems
144 Harvard SE'268-2116
14902 Preston Rd.75240 • 733-1108
AMARILLO.TX (area code 806)
organizations
clubs
Lesbian/Gay Alliance'PO Box 9361 79105• 359-1219
organizations
businesses
Crossroads Market •3930 Cedar Springs•521-8919
MCC of Amarillo•PO Box 1276• 372-4557
Sue Ellen's•3903 Cedar Springs•5598707
Aflirmation • PO Box 225831 75222•948-1546
AIDS Resource Center ■ P.O. Box 190712 75219
Asians & Friends • PO Box 9142 75209•392-3339
ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)
organizations
Gay/Lesbian Association of LTTA
Cainedral of Hope MCC •5910 Cedar Springs Rd.• 351-1901
Community Church & College of Divine Metaphysics
4001 Live Oak #401 •826-71 lO.Ext 401
Congregation Beth El Binah
P.O. Box 1934&-77. UTASL 76019 • 794-5140
P.O. Box 64460 752206• 497-1591
dubs
Couples Metro Dallas • PO Box 803156 75380•504-6775
Dallas Gay Alliance • P.O. Box 190712 75219•5288144
Ropers•2023 8. Cooper St.♦ 265-5574
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives
P.O. Box 190712 75219 •821-1653
Dallas Gay Youth Group
AUSTIN,TX (area code 512)
300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116• 307-7203
clubs
Dallas Outdoors • P.O. Box 35474 75235• 276-5270
5th Street Station • 505 E.5th St.• 478-6065
Dallas Tavern Guild •3900 Lemmon Ave.#220•526-5292
Nexus•305 W. 5th •472-5288
organizations
Dignity/Dallas • PO Box 190133 75219•2284101
Foundation for Human Understanding •5284233
GLAAD/Dalias • P.O. Box 190712 75219•526-GLAD
Affirmation (Methodist)• 7403 Shoal Creek •451-2329
Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus
Austin Latino/a Lesbian/Gay Organization
2727 Oak Lawn 75219•528-2811
P.O. Box 1350 78787• 280-6107
Lesbian Information Une (LIL)
P.O. Box 191443 75219•528-2426
Lesbian/Gay Polftical Coalition
P.O. Box 224424 75222•828-9882
Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus
P.O. Box 822 78767• 462-9888
Center for Battered Women • (Lesbian Group)
385-5181 or 928-9070 (hotline)
Gay/Lesbian Student Association at UT Austin
45^971 'Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338
Lesbian Resource Center • 1315 Skiles•821-3999
Lesbian Visionaries • P.O. Box 191443 75219•5284087
Metroplex Republicans
LeslDian/Gay Rights Lobby •601 W.i8th St •474-5475
P.O. Box 191033 75219 •941-8114
Lesbian Mothers - Karen • 339-8508
Oak Lawn Community Services
Live Wire Productions • PO Box 141202 78714
P.O. Box 191094 75219^ 520-8108
Metropolitan Community Church
Oak Lavm Symphonic Band
1100 SpringdaJe Rd.•929-3660
P.O. Box 190973 75219•988-1751
Oasis Ministry •5555 N. Lamar Blvd. #L101 •441-9191
PFLAG/Dallas• Helpline 566-6640
P-Rag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)•331-8445
Sapphfirel • Lesbian Social Group •450-0659
Meeting Address• 825 E.531/2 St.. Ste E103
Mailing Address• 201 W.Stassney,Ste.#321 78745-3156
Waterloo Counseling Center
Seventh-Day Adventist Kinship • PO Box 110il6
Imperial Sovereign Royal Court of Dallas
P.O. Box 45662 75245 • 904-9520
Carroitton, TX 75011-0116 •416-1358
Womyn Together•3920 Cedar Springs •5284233
507 Powell 78703• 322-9654
Texas Human Rights Foundation
P.O. Box 49740 78765• 479-8473
DENTON,TX(area code 817)
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-8288417
The Treehouse(Lesbian Mothers Support Group)
businesses
607 Nueces St. 78701 • 477-5822
Athena's Attic - books, jewelry, art, etc.
106 N. Austin St.•565-9755
ATHENS,TX (area code 903)
organizations
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)•675-8326
organizations
COURAGE.Lesbian Gay Student Org.
P.O. Box 5067 76203• 382-3813
Harvest MCC •5900 S.Stemmons 76205• 1-80CW97-HMCC
P-Rag (Parents^riends Lesbians/Gays)• 387-1491
BANDERA.TX (area code 210)
accommodations
Desert Hearts Cowgirl Club • Women's Guest Ranch
HC 3. Box 650 78003• 796-7446
EL PASO,TX(area code 915)
organizations
P-Flag (Parents^Friends Lesbians/Gays)
Spanish & English Language Meetings•591-4664
Dec./Jan,'93-94 • Dimensions • Page 37
FT. WOFTTH (area code 817)
organizations
Conference For Catholic Lesbians
PO Box 436, Planetarium Station * New York, NY 10024
GLAAD/USA * 80 Varick St. #3E * NY. NY 10013
Ag^ MCC•4615 SE Loop 820•535-6002
Hate Crime Line * 18G0-347-HATE
Affirmation (Methodist)•478-7837
Gay & Lesbian Parents Coalition International (GLPCI)
PO Box 50360, Washington, DC 20091 * (202)5838029
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Losbiana'Gays)•498-5607/498-4855
RESPECT - Gay/Lesbian Assodalion
Lesbian Mothers' National Defense Fund
828 Hardwood Hd.• Hur^ TX 76054
PO Box 21567 • Seattle. WA 98111 •(206) 325-2643
Taront County Lesbian/Gay Alliance
3327 Winthrop. Surte 243 76116•763-5544
PO Box 638 * Solon. lA 52333
Lesbian Teachers Netwrok (LTN)
National Gay Alliance for Young Adults, Inc.
HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
businesses
Crossroads Martcet•610 W.Alabama•942-0147
ID Travel • 1717 St. James Place. Ste. 150
PO Box 190426 • Dallas. TX 75219 *(214)307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor • NY. NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Crisisline
1800-SOS-GAYS
850-9332• 1-800856-9332
National Gay/Lesbian Task Force
Inklings Bookshop•1846 Richmood •521-3369
1517 U Street NW
Unique Boutique•4317 Montrose•526-5266
Washington D.C. 20009 • 202-332-6483
dubs
Ranch •9218 Buffalo Spdwy.•66&<3464
Ms. B's •9208 Buffalo Spdwy.•666.3356
Parents & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P-FIag)
1800-4-FAMILY
The Fund for Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Floor * NY, NY 10012
XTC •9212 Buffalo Spctwy.•66&3356
organizations
AIDS Foundation •3927 Essex Lane•6238796
AIDS HOTUNE • c/o Switchboard •529-3211
Gay/Lesbian Students University of Houston
NEW ORLEANS, LA (area code 504)
club & accommodations
Charlene's * 940 Elysian Fields * 945-9328
4800 Calhoun-529-3211
Gay/Lesbian Swftchboard • PO Box 66691 77266 *529-3211
Houston Gay & Lesbian Parerrts•980-7995
Houston Gay Polttical Caucus
P.O. Box 66664 77266*521-1000
Integrity * worship & fellowship for Episcopalians & frierxJs
P.O. box 66008 772668008 * 432-8414
Kingdom Ciommunrty Church * 614 E. 19th * 862-7533
Lambda ALAf40N * Lambda Center for Alchoholics
1214 Joanne•521-9772
Lesbian/CBay Students-Univ, Houston Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
Metropolitan Community Church Of The Resurrecticn
l9l9Decalur*861-9149
Montrose Counseling Center
900Lovett#203 77006 * 529-0037
fADntrose Pool League/Billiards * PJ 863-8482
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Ijesbians/Gays) * 867-9020
PWA Coalition - Houston • 1475 W.Gray #163 * 522-5428
SORA (Sex or Relationship Addicts Anonymous)
support group for lesbians * 523-9398
Womynspace * P.O. Box 980601 77098-0601
Women's Softt^l League * 6431 Pineshade•8688256
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
(area code 405)
organizations
Oasis the Community Center
2135 NW 39th 73112 * 525-AIDS
Herland Sister Resources, inc.
2312 NW 39th 73112 * 521-9696
SAN ANGELO,TX (area code 915)
organizations
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians'Gays)•944-4323
Concho Valey Gay/Lesbian Alliance
P.O. Box 750 76902•653-2956
SAN ANTONIO, TX (area code 210)
clubs
Bonham Exchange * 411 Bonham • 224-9219
Nexus San Antonio * 8021 Pinebrook • 341-2818
organizations
Dignity/San Antonio • 202 N. St. Mary's * 349-3632
LUBBOGK,TX (area code 806)
Integrity/San Antonio
businesses
PO Box 150006 78212 • 684-4920
Eie's Gartten • 2812 34tfi SI•79&O880
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)•822-4135
River City Living Metropolitan Community Church
organizations
202 Holland 78212 *822-1121
lubbock Lesbiari'Gay Alliance & WkJ Wilde West Prod.
Lambda Students Center • 1140 W. Woodlawn Ave.
P.O. Box 64746 79464 * 791-4499
LISA (Lesbian Information SA)* 828-LISA (5472)
Community Outreach Center & Outreach AA (Tues. &Thufs.
(g>8pm) *102N.Ave.S* 762-1019
SALGA - San Antonio Lesbian/Gay Assembly * 733-7300
MCC UlJbock * 5502 34th SL * 792-5562
South Plains AIDS Resource Center(SPARC)
PO Box 12715 78212 * SALSA Une 733-1225
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
PO Box 120113 78212-9313
4204-e 50lh SL 79413• 1-800827-7079 ■ 796-7068
San Antonio Tavern Guild •822-2823
P-Fiag (Pa/Hfits/Fiiends LesbiansGays)* 799-8529
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SALSA - San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance
PO Box 1021 • Evanston, IL 60204
WACO.TX (area code 817)
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AIDS Action Counc« •729 Eighth SL S.E. Suite 200
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)•750-7211
Mkrm^cjn: United Methodists for Lesbian/Gay Concerns
Washin0on. DC 20003 *(202)547-3101
AIDS 800 • 1-800-221-7044
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TLC Sets New
in San Antonio on December 13th at
Site & Dates
7pm. All women interested in helping
are urged to attend.
SAN ANTONIO - The site and dates
(Wyndham Hotel, May 13-15, 1994)
Woman Opens
for the Texas Lesbian Conference '94
(TLC) in San Antonio that were
Child Sltfort
announced in September have been
changed. The SA TLC Committee was
Collection Ser\tce
following tradition by wanting to host
the conference at the Wyndham Hotel.
TLC did have those dates reserved at
the Wyndham and held an unsigned
contract with an asking price of$10,000.
A questionaire that was circulated by
the San Antonio group during the '93
TLC in Houston indicated that
conference affordability was a priority
for participants. A revised option was
proposed by the Wyndham Hotel that
would have brought the cost down to
$8,000 with a smaller deposit and more
acceptable full payment deadline.
However, when Jo Ann Loulan was
scheduled to speak on Friday Night,the
committee would have had to pay an
IN D/FW Area
DALLAS - Deborah Day, a long-time
Dallas businesswoman has opened the
first female owned child support
collection service in the Dallas/Fort
Worth metroplex.The Blue Moon Child
Support Collection Agency is armed
with a staff of investigators formerly
employed by tbe Texas Attorney
General's Child Support Collection
offices, Texas Commissioned Law
Enforcement Officers,licensed Private
Investigators and paralegal assistants
They are prepared to help women collect
past due and current child suppoj.^
payments, with results in a fraction of
the time it takes a government agency
additional $5,000 for the extra night.
to collect.
As a result of all this, the conference
Ten years ago Ms. Day was divor^g^
was changed to April 29th-May 1st,
1994to be held at the Convention Center
and awarded by the Courts the chii^j
support needed to care for her 15 ye^j.
in downtown San Antonio. Lodging
will be available in nearby hotels. This
change of plans will allow a greater
old daughter; however, the system did
proportion of registration fees and
and, out of desperation, started a small
fundraising efforts to go into producing
business. In her desire to help other
not work for her. Forced to struggle to
make ends meet, Ms. Day persevered
an affordable, quality TLC than into
women faced with the burden ofraising
space rental costs.
afamily on theirown,without the benefit
The next meeting of the TLC Planning
ofreceiv ing court-ordered child support
she founded the Blue Moon Agency to
help those women who receive their
Committee will be held at the Women's
Resource Center (121 W. Woodlawn)
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support payments only "once in a Blue
Moon."
For more information about Ski Week,
contact AGLC at(303)925-9249 or the
The agency works on a contingency
Aspen Chamber Resort Association at
basis, which allows women who cannot
1-800-26ASPEN. For travel and
afford the large legal retainer required
package information, contact B&W
by lawyers to get help.
Further infonuation on the agency can
Travel at 1-800-288-2589.
be obtained from the Lesbian Resource
Conference Sl/Vted
Centre in Dallas or by calling (214)
FOR Blnck
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Lesbevns & Gays
Aspen Gay Ski
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK - The
Seventh Annual National Black Gay
Week Goes On
and Lesbian Conference is slated for
ASPEN, COLORADO - Despite the
boycott many gay groups and
individuals have aimed at Colorado in
the wake ofthe passage of Amendment
2(the anti-gay rights Amendment),the
Aspen Gay and Lesbian Community
(AGLC)has decided to hold their 17th
Annual Aspen Gay Ski Week January
23rd-30th, 1994.
The group states, "It is not that we are
for or against the boycott, it's that we
have the right to assembly. If we
canceled the week, then Colorado for
Family Values wins,so we will continue
February
17-21, 1994
at
the
Meadowlands Hilton in Secaucus,New
Jersey. This year's theme,"Black Gays
and Lesbians: From Silence to
Celebration...Beyond 28 Days", will
celebrate the past contributions Black
Gays and Lesbians have made to the
world and the need to focus on the
present contributions we make on a
day-to-day basis beyond the month of
February (Black History Month).
The Conference draws national and
international participants from as far
away as South Africa. The Conference
to welcome ourGay and Lesbian friends
workshops and institutes are facilitated
with a banner over Main St."
by African-American Gay and Lesbian
and
Transsexual/Transgender
They go on to say in the wake of the
announcement that Gay Ski Week will
go on, they have recieved "everything
from verbal insults and hate mail from
pro-boycott gays to unsolicited cash
donations and group reservations and
confirmations."
Last year's Gay Ski Week generated
over $40,000 that was donated to AntiAmendment 2 groups and other gay
organizations.
Events planned for this year's Ski Week
include opening and closing parties, a
communities. Workshop topics include:
self-empowerment,culture/arts,family
issues, youth issues, heterosexism,
homophobia, health, public policy,
economics, and gay/lesbian issues.
The conference is sponsored by the
Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership
Forum which was established in 1988
to strengthen, empower and provide a
network for African-American Gays
and Lesbians. For registration and
information, call (213) 964-7820.
treasure hunt, a back country hut trip
and, of course, lots of skiing.
Dec./Jan.'93-'94 • Dimensions • Page 9
December 31 st. After that there will be
There's Still
Time To Join
Gay Teams
a $50 late entry fee. Athletes in all
sports are encouraged to attend. Some
of the sports available include;
DALLAS - The Gay Games IV will be
volleyball, tennis, softball, bowling,
the largest athletic event in history.
swimming, basketball, billiards, flag
football, golf, weight lifting, soccer,
Next June, 15,000 athletes and half-a-
million spectators world-wide are
expected in New York.In comparison,
the Barcelona Summer Olympics had
less than eleven thousand athletes.
Because the Games are inclusive rather
than exclusive, there are no qualifying
times or playoffs. Athletes are accepted
squash,badminton,cycling,martial arts,
racquetball, figure skating, wrestling,
water polo and track and field. This
isn't a complete list, so contact Team
Dallas at(214)521-5342, Ext. 800 for
information on sports, costs and a
complete Games itinerary.
on a first-come first-served basis, and
there will be a cap on some sports.
Space is quickly filling up — the NYC
sports facilities just can't handle more
athletes. So,if you want to participate,
you must send in your application
immediately. The first cut-off date is
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A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
FORT WORTH - Fort Worth Formal,
and writer Lisa Pope of Los Angeles
the lesbian/gay community's fourth
annual New Year's Eve Party hosted
by the Tarrant County Lesbian/Gay
Alliance (TCLGA) will be held Dec.
collaborated on the first book on the
31 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel (815
(Boston).The author and photographers
Main St.).This year's party will benefit;
Agape MCC, the Allan G. Calkin
Fund,the Ft.Worth/Tarrant County
NAMES Project, the TCLGA and
Trinity MCC. Ticket prices are $25
and up and include music, dancing,
catered buffet and cash bar.Discounted
1993March on Washington.The book
is titled "One Million Strong" and is
published by Alyson Publications
will be on a book signing tour of Texas
in December. Be sure to catch them at
your favorite bookstore! They will be
at: Crossroads Market in Dallas on
Fri., Dec. 10th at 7pm; Inklings
Bookshop in Houston on Sat., Dec
11th at 2pm; Liberty Books in Austin
rooms at the Radisson are also available.
on Sun., Dec. 12th at 3pm; and at
Sponsorships from $50-$1000 are also
available with special advantages(such
Bookstop in Dallas on Thurs., Dec
16th.
as a free room at the Radisson). Tickets
are going fast, so call (817) 763-5544
now for reservations.
HOUSTON - Fern TV (Feminist
Television) will feature musical group
Fem 2 Fern on December's program.
This five-woman group from Los
Angeles speaks openly about their
sexual orientation and performs several
songs from their new CD, including
"Switch," an audience favorite. Fem
TV airs Thursday Dec. 9th at 9pm,
Sunday Dec. 12th at 3pm,Friday Dec.
17th at 7pm, Thursday Dec. 23rd at
11pm and Thursday Dec.30th at 11pm
on Public Access Channel(PAC in the
TV Guide)on both Warner and Storer
Cable.Fem TV programs are available
for rent at Inklings Bookshop.
TEXAS
-
Dallas
activist
and
professional photographer Cece Cox,
photographer Lisa Means of Dallas
DALLAS - An new organization called
the African-American Lesbian, Gay
and Bisexual Coalition is organizing
in Dallas. The coalition's Steerin
Committee meets every second Sund
at 2pm and the General Meeting start^
at 3;30pm. The Steering Committep
also meets on the fourth Sunday a
meetings are held atthe AIDS Resn
Center(2701 Reagan). For more
call (214) 528-4233 and ask for 4"/°'
Thurmond.
LUBBOCK - The Lubbock Lesbj
Gay Alliance (LLGA) Commy*^*'^
Center will host a cookout*^'*^
December 12th from l-3pm foiiQ
by an open house from 3-6pm. On
17th,don't forget to attend Pride c f
Then, on New Year's Eve,
Community Center will be se'rv ^
breakfast from 1:30-3:30am and
providing free rides home.
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HOUSTON - Gay & Lesbian Radio
HOUSTON/G ALVESTON - Activist
1 ike you've never heard! Listen to After
Hours on KPFT, 90.1 FM! Factual!
and Artist, Sue Coe will speak about
her work on Thursday, January 27th at
Irreverent! Fun! Talk about current
2pm and 7pm at the Fine Arts Building
Music Zone)with Jimmy Carper.Join
them on Saturdays from Midnight to
at College of the Mainland (outside
Texas Cfty off Gulf Freeway) in room
F117. A reception for the artist will be
held after the 7pm lecture. Sue has done
3am.
illustrations for Rolling Stone and the
ALBUQUERQUE- A support group
social injustice and violence against
issues! Community events and
highlights! Featuring; QMZ (Queer
New York Times and works to address
for lesbians and their families who are
women. Her work will be on display at
facing life-threatening illnesses will
be held at Emmanuel Metropolitan
the College ofthe Mainland Fine Arts
Gallery from Jan.27-Feb.23.For more
Community Church(201 Dallas NE).
The group will meet on the last Monday
info and directions, call Mona at 2803991, Ext. 348 from Houston or 9381211, Ext 348 from Galveston.
ofevery month from 7:30-8:45pm.For
more info, contact the church at(505)
268-0599 and leave a message.
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Dear
Answers to your questions about love,
RELATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS
Dear Agnes,
In early August I met a woman at the bar
that I really liked. A week or so later we
went to dinner and for two weeks we
saw each other almost everyday until 1
had to leave for college three hours
away. Neither one of us really wanted
to get close, but we did.
of person, she wouldn't do someone
that way — even though 1 believe she
still cares for me.
I'm going nuts! I don't know what to
do. I can't seem to get over her. 1 want
to be with her and hope we can get
together this summer, but what if it
doesn't happen(With my luck it won't)?
We decided that we would keep seeing
I've never told anyone that I've loved
each other on weekends. This worked
them,.but I do love her and I'd tell her.
for a couple of weeks, before .she said
Confused
we shouldn't see each other anymore
Oklahoma City, OK
because it was so hard for her when I
had to go back to school. She also said
that two people trying to have a
Dear Confused,
relationship needed to be together so
they could grow together and be there
called.Quit dwelling on the past and get
If she was interested, she would have
for one another when there was a
on with your life. If this woman cared,
problem, etc ...
she would have made more of an effort
We haven't seen each other since the
kept in touch by telephone. I saw her
after you went away to school. Make
new friends and don't put all your
dreams on the coming summer. Good
two weeks ago for the first time and all
Luck.
I felt for her came rushing back. The
way I feel about her is unlike any other,
Dear Agnes,
first of September and haven't even
past or present.
Wlien 1 saw her she said if she got a
chance she'd call. She hasn't. She
seemed equally happy to see me, as I
was her.
Since 1 saw her again I think and dream
about her constantly(1 neverdid before).
I hope and pray that when summer
comes we can get back together. But
This same problem comes up every
vacation and holiday — our animals.
Actually, my lover is more the problem
than the animals. She refuses to leave
unless a friend can come and stay at our
house. This ridiculous idea of hers
messes up all our travel plans.
To make matters worse, she keeps
what if she's found someone new? I'd
dragging home new pets. We have tour
dogs, two cats, a bird, two aquariums
drop whomever 1 was with if she said
and a cage full of hamsters.
we'd be together, but her being the
sincere and "do the proper thing" kind
She usually ends up staying home
It's especially bad during Christmas.
Dec./Jan.'93-'94 • Dimensions • Page 15
because no one can come stay at our.
house.They all have plans of their own.
We have fought, screamed and yelled
about this, but for some reason, we just
can't-seem to come up with a
compromise. The fighting has already
started this year. Just once I would like
her to spend Christmas out-of-town with
I'm about ready to throw in the chew
bone! This is the fourth year of this
nonsense and I don't know how much
longer I can take playing second fiddle
to a pack of dogs.
Going to the Dogs
San AntoniOj TX
me.
Our dogs are well behaved,but we can't
Dear Going,
possible take them with us. They won't
The dogs aren't the problem — your
all fit in the car. Three of them weigh
lover is. Put your foot down and say,
"No more pets." Inform her that there
are house and pet sitting services that
over.seventy pounds,the fourth she just
brought home last week (she picked
him up off the street on her way home
from work).In addition to all the
problems this causes at Christmas, our
can take care of the animals and that she
better find one quick. Otherwise, she
may be living with just her pets.
vet and food bills for all these animals
runs about $200 per month.
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says Aunt Bertha.
"it's real easy," savs cousin Tina.
"Where did Maria get those cute jeans?"
asks Mom."Valerie would look good
clock strikes twcKe aird the New Year
in them, they're very feminine."
"I think Valerie should go with Cindy
to the salon. Not only docs she get her
hair sty led,but she also gets a makeover
for one low price," says Aunt Janet.
"I've tried to get Valerie to wear make
holding and kissing. Even if she was
up, but she Just doesn't want to. I keep
telling her that she looks so pretty when
she wears it, but she's determined to go
for the natural look." my mother shares
her sad story. At this point I hear a loud
noise. It's the sound of my bubble
is upon us.I see couples in love,hugging
and kissing,celebrating new beginnings.
I think of the woman 1 want to be
here with me. I wouldn't be able to
show her the affection that is being
displayed by everyone else. I think ot
her. Is she in this same misery ? Is she
pretending to be a person she isn't?
The holidays are depressing enough
w ithout the family aspect. And as long
as I remain a conformist — sticking to
to tradition of spending it with tamily
— I'll never know different. I a'ways
tell myself that next year I'll stay away.
bursting. When they're done with mc.
But tradition is harder to break than a
I'll have just enough strength to gt)
bad habit and I find myself once again
in holiday hell. I've sworn to myself
that before next year. I'll come out ot
outside for fresh air.
I do a lot of walking at the family
Christmas parties. I walk in search of a
place where I'll feel comfortable to be
myself.This never happens,but usually
if I try hard enough, I can find a place
where I can have a little fun. It always
takes a long time before I begin to feel
this closet with windows. I suspect they
know anyway, and if they don't —
surprise, surprise.
just a little comfortable. Woe is me.
The hardest part for me is New Year's
Eve. Everyone is with their significant
other. My parents are hand in hand. My
aunts and uncles
look like happier
couples than ever
before. My cousins
bring
their
boyfriends
and
girlfriends. All the
little kids play
together. I feel most
left out, like I don't
fit in. And when the
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POETRT
From Our Readers
THE GIRLS WALK BY
The girls walk by
With their high school hair.
Like indignant peacocks
With their feathers ruffled.
We sit back and laugh,
Secure in our friendship.
Our sameness.
And our difference with the world.
A look is shared
And no words are necessary.
Only a smile
As I sip strawbeny wine
And you hold my hand.
PRIME TIME
I've got the rest of my life
To sit and write poetiy.
So tonight
I will sit and watch tv
And wish you were here.
Curled around me
Like a blanket.
keh
- Dallas, TX
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Beyond
Shiin^
Alternative
Winter
Sports
to Fit on
Aiternotive
Lifestyle
You met a wonderful woman in August.
Everything is going along great until
November rolls around. This is when
you find out that she is a snow-skiing
junkie. You ve never set foot on a pair
of skis. What to do? Well, you can
always learn to ski. You can sit in the
ski lodge in front of a fire and drink hot
chocolate all day while she's on the
slopes. Or, you can take up one of the
new and different winter sports being
offered at many resorts. Of course, if
you are already an avid skier, you might
want to take up one of these sports just
to mix things up a bit. Read on for a run
down on some unusual winter sports
and where you can check them out.
Shating (Snow & Jec)
Although ice skating isn't such an
unusual sport for winter resort areas,
snow skating is a little harder to find.
Almost every resort town has an iceskating rink or a nice solid frozen pond
for the purpose. You can rent skates at
the rink or at some ski-rental shops.
Dec./Jan.'93-94• Dimensions • Page 19
Snow skating is a little different— it's
basically skiing without the skis. At
"snow-hiking," some people use them
both Copper Mountain and Steamboat,
Colorado you can rent boots similar to
the shoes (rentals are hard to find in the
ski boots with a siick bottom.The object
is to get to the bottom by sliding down
on the soles of your boots. When I was
backpacking in the Tetons, our guide
for jogging. You may have to purchase
Rockies), but you don't have to pay for
lessons or lifts. In addition to the shoes,
you will need waterproof legging to
keep your pants and boots dry. Vail and
Aspen in Colorado both have designated
called this"Glaciding"orglaciersliding.
The main object was to get down the
slope upright and not sliding on your
butt — it was challenging and a whole
snowshoe trails, and most other resorts
lot of fun!
Snowmobileing
will allow snowshoeing on cross
country ski trails.
This is a fun sport that can take you into
Snowboarding
the back-country without all the physical
Snowboarding has been described as
"skateboarding on snow." Instead of
two skis, you get one wide board on
effort required in other sports. Many
which you must get down the mountain.
TTiis sport started on the west coast and
is quickly becoming a sensation world
ride. The noise can disturb wildlife and
resorts offer snowmobile rentals, but
there are restrictions on where you can
neighbors,so be sure to ask for a map of
snowboarding at many resorts,but only
trails at the rental shop. A short lesson
on how to drive the snowmobile will be
given at the rental shop — after that
a few offer beginner instruction.
you're on your own.
wide. You can rent equipment for
Breckenridge in Colorado and Red
River in New Mexico are two resorts
Cross Country Shiing
that offer classes. Be sure to rent
Cross-country skiing may not be very
snowboard pants with your equipment.
They have extra padding in the seat and
exotic, but it is becoming more and
more popular. It's easy to learn, the
the knees since that's where you'll be
equipment is less expensive to buy or
spending alot of your time as you learn.
rent and trail fees are a lot less expensi ve
Snowshocing
than lift fees(and sometimes even free).
Almostevery resort offerscross-country
When I was a kid, my sister and I got
into trouble one winter after a big snow
when we got out Mom and Dad's
skiing. Some offer basic trails, others
offer hut-to-hut skiing for hard-core
enthusiasts.Cross country skiing is also
(wooden)tennis rackets,strapped them
to our feet and tromped all over the
front yard. Real snowshoes are alot
smaller and lighter than tennis rackets
allowed in many National Parks
or those things you used to see in the
Tclemarh Shiing
movies.They are used mainly for winter
Telemark Skiing is a kind of hybrid of
including Yosemite, Yellowstone,
Rocky Mountain and the Cascades.
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cross-country and downhill skiing.
Some experience in both would
probably be very helpful. Telemarkers
use a special ski that can either take to
the slopes or head down a back-country
trail. You can rent the equipment and
get lessons in telemarking at Crested
Butte, Colorado.
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These are informal sports practiced
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One of the best days I ever had was
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What A Wortd,
What A Worud
WHAT A YEAR, WHAT A YEAR
BY NANCY FORD
Whew. This year personally left me
or lesbian, however, would not be
feeling like I've spent the day at
exhilarated. If ever there was a time
permitted to openly announce their
sexual orientation. Gay leaders have
reacted with dismay, many calling for
when gays and lesbians were in the
their check at America's table, where
forefront of global consciousness, it
has been 1993. The year saw us
marching on C-SPAN and smiling from
we had supposedly just been seated.
AstroWorld
— exhausted, yet
the cover of Newsweek. We were
lathered by Cindy Crawford in Vanity
Fair. The new term lesbian chic(not to
be confused with more colloquial
lesbian chick) was featured in articles
in Cosmopolitan, Vogue and File.
MelissaEtheridge came out,k.d.stayed
out, Michael Jackson went way, way,
way in.
We walked through the front door of
the White Hou.se,thank you very much,
conferring with the first President in the
history of the United States to ever
thank the country's gay and lesbian
community for its support, by mid-
July, gays and lesbians in the military
were held at bay by this same president's
Don't ask, don't tell, don't pursue"
policy.In essence,the military has been
instructed to refrain from asking the
As aresult,the American Civil Liberties
Union is considering filing suit with the
federal government. The suit contends
that if gays and lesbians are not deemed
appropriate to serve in their country's
military without restriction, then they
should be considered equally unfit and
unqualified when taxes are assessed.
What an invitation this would be for
millions of IRS-weary citizens to come
parading out of the closet when they
receive their tax forms in the mail this
January. Consider it the ultimate
deduction.
Get this.The biggestjump in new AIDS
cases last year was among women who
were infected through sex,not drug use.
In 1993 HIV infection has increased
four times as rapidly among women as
it has among men. In Austin, two
lesbians who have no history of
intravenous drug use, heterosexual
sexual orientation of new recruits. It's
contact or blood transfusions were
also been instructed to end organized
witch hunts to ferret out gay and lesbian
soldiers. Service members who are gay
diagnosed with HIV. Statistics on
lesbians with AIDS are still sparse, the
definition of "lesbian" is still being
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determined. One of my favorite AIDS/
lesbian quotes of the year stated that
lesbians who have unprotected sex with
men were at risk of infection.
Huh? Isn't that like saying"vegetarians
who eat pork ribs report a variety of
—patronize business whenever possible
who are,ifnot gay-owned,then actively
gay-friendly.
— take more naps. No one ever gives
naps away. If you want a nap, you just
have to take it. Just like civil rights.
gastrointestinal problems?" In 1994, it
is the height of lesbian chic, chick, to
take more responsibility for your own
health and the health of your partner(s).
For information on lesbian safe sex, in
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introduced scientific evidence that
homosexuality in males is linked to
genetic predisposition. It is the fourth
and most conclusive study in recent
years to identify possible biological
explanations for sexual orientation. "It
may help people look at this as a genetic
issue, that is natural and no sort of
choice at all," said George Neighbors,
Jr. of the Federation of Parents and
Friends of Lesbians and Gays in
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Holiday
Hell
A Short Story by Ellis
My name is Valerie Brooks and I'm 22
years old. Recently I was asked, what
really bugs me? It didn't take me long to
come up with some things. B ird crap on
talk show host these days; and Rush
Limbaugh extremely bugs me.But what
bugs me the most is family gatherings
during the holidays. I describe myself
the windshield tenminutes after washing
as in the closet with windows, which
my car bugs me.It's not easy to wipe off
means I haven't told anyone in my
that white stuffafter the force ofdriving
family that I'm a lesbian, but I know
that they can see that I am.I'm not real
butch, yet I'm not real femme. So what
seventy miles-an-hour embeds it into
the glass. But bird excretion is only one
of the things that bug me: slow cars in
gives me away, you ask? It's not until
the fast lane; the exploitation of Elvis; a
I'm in the midst of my family that I stick
out like a gay thumb. For this reason,
restaurant that doesn't serve my favorite
beer really bugs me; movie stars who
want to be singers; singers who want to
be movie stars; everyone wants to be a
there is nothing in this universe that
bugs me more than the family get
togethers during the holidays. All my
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family under one roofdisturbs me more
I lie and say yes, I do? His name is
than life itself.
Javier — he's an exotic dancer. He's
Suicide rates go up during the holidays.
Gee,I wonder why? Not that I'd rather
take my own life than to subject myself
to the cruelty ofhaving my 1 ife dissected
and analyzed by my omniscientfamily,
although I would fake my death to
six-and-a-half feet tall and has a body
escape their wrath. Every year without
fail, being with my family is emotionally
draining. They have a funny way of
destroying my spirit and lowering my
already low self-esteem. When most of
my relatives are anticipating the opening
that kills. He would be with me today,
but he had a gig. If I'm going to lie,
might as well make up a good one.
Should I Just say no, like I do many
times? That always makes me feel like
a winner. All my cousins usually have
boyfriends and boyfriend stories to tell
my aunts.I could always say no,I don't
have a boyfriend,butI have a girlfriend,
would you like to meet her? The torture
chamber is torture, thus its name.They
of their gifts, I am looking for the
give me constructive criticism that I
emergency exits. I'll have about three
feel isn't too constructive. They give
me advice I never ask for. The worst
good excuses brewing in my head that
could explain my early departure,and if
forced to use one,I will.
Sometimes without knowing, I'll
that could ever happen,always happens
— I'm compared to my other cousins.
"You should wear your hair like Tina,"
stumble into the torture chamber. This
says Mom.
is where they suck the life out of me.
"My Tina could show you how to do it,"
This place consists of my mother, my
aunts, and some of the female cousins.
They set up camp either in the kitchen
or in one of the bedrooms,I never know
until it's too late. And when I
m
unsuspectingly come across them, it's
like stepping on a land mine. They all
say my name and scoot over to make
room for me. BOOM!!!
"Hey, it's Valerie. It's Val everybody.
We were Just talking about you, sit
down with us," they chant. And being
the sucker I am,I sit with them while I
wait for my life to become less worthy.
I know what's coming,the ever popular
question with me. "So, do you have a
boyfriend yet?". Aunt Bertha asks.
UUGGHHHHHHHHH!!! Why must
they ask thatevery damned year? Should
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Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Music, Movies, Etc.
This Month, Tasha Sumner Looks At:
This month we're gong to look at some
lesbian written/lesbian produced videos that
are available for sale and for rent at many
women's bookstores. Although only two
can claim "Hollywood" quality, there are
some fun moments in all of them. Read on
for a brief guide to holiday video viewing
for the not so discerning lesbian.
LESBIONAGE
Directed by Joyce Compton
Written by Jewell Gomez
90 minutes • Romantic Thriller
©1990 Pop Video,Inc.
If you are looking for great acting,
professional camera work or perfect editing,
you can skip this one. The quality of this
video is somewhere between home movies
and a serious "B" movie. However, it is so
CLAIRE OF THE MOON
Written & Directed by Nicole Conn
92 minutes • Drama
©1992Demi Monde Productions,Inc.
This is a movie of fine quality, beautiful
photography and excellent acting. All in all,
it's great movie,although it does have some
flaws. The plot is a little slow and moves
along in kind of an upscale, intellectual,
lesbian Harlequin Romance line. You know
how it goes — girl meets girl; girl can't
stand girl; girl falls in love with same girl
she couldn't stand. It's like 85 minutes of
foreplay. The writing tends toward the
pretentious with lots of French phrases
thrown in for good measure. Despite the
drawbacks, I would recommend it.
badly done that it is fun to watch. As forplot,
this film has a great one if only it had been
better produced. It involves a lesbian
Congresswoman, blackmail, and the KGB.
The dream sequences are particularly lun,
while the sex scenes are particularly bad.
The best part about the whole movie is the
"bloopers" that run during the end credits.
LOVE GAME
Directed by Joyce Compton
90 minutes • Romantic comedy
©1991 Pop Video, Inc.
Yes, this one is done by the same folks that
did Lesbionage,and while the acting,editing
Dec./Jan.'93-'94 • Dimensions • Page 29
plot is a little lacking. The story revolves
There isnodialogue.only imagesof women
having sex and graffiti covered walls. The
around Dana,the number three tennis player
on the women's tour. Dana's schedule is
only thing 1 liked about this filra was the
music.Some of you might enjoy this film. I
overwhelming,and her lover.Tarn,is having
an alTair with her manager. That's about all-
found it pretentious and pointless.
there is to il.'l'he women who play Dana and
Tam are both more rela.ved in front id' the
camera than the actresses in Lesbionaee
I'VE HEARD THE MERMAIDS
SINGING
and camera work is greatly improved, the
Written & Directed
(many of whom appear again in this one).
by Patricia Rozema
Part of the fun of these two videos is the
•"real"lesbians who act in them. With almost
82 minutes • Comedy
©1987'Vos Productions, Inc.
every new character, someone in the room
This is the most mainstream movie in this
said, "She reminds me of ...." However,
list and is probably available at your local
once again,the best part of Love Game was
the outtakes during the end credits. Rent
these two videos at your own risk — they
are definitely not I'of the high-minded,
video store. The heroine of the story is
Polly, a funny looking, klutzy redhead with
a very active fantasy life. She becomes a
secretary for a trendy art gallery and promptly
intellectual movie fan.
falls in love with "The Curator." a sexy,
TWO IN TWENTY
Produced by Laurel Chiten
sophisticated woman with a very cute"baby
butch" girlfriend. There is a little Polly in
everyone and it is very easy to sympathize
with her plight. This film won the 1987 Prix
5 episode Soap Opera on 3 tapes
(c 1988 Two in Twenty Productions
This is a fun (if poorly produced) lesbian
soap opera. It deals with topics ranging
from AIDS to ex-lovers. It is very soap-
de la Jeunesse at the Cannes Film Festival
and was given two thumbs up from Siskel
and Ebert. It is fun and very entertaining and
I would definitely recommend it.
operaish and even comes with commercial
breaks (the best part) for products like a
credit card for lesbians called "Carte Lcz"
whose slogan is, "don't come out without
it." The soap opera itself is too slow-paced
for the lesbian, gay and
and could use better sets and maybe a little
feminist communities.
Books, music and more
background music.In my opinion,you could
get a better soap opera by picking out a few
women at a bar and strapping cameras to
their heads for a couple of weeks.
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23 minutes • Erotica
(q1993 Ponygirl Productions
The press kit on this video describes it as
"film noire" — a friend described it as
"artsy fartsy." Either way, I didn't like it.
Although it is a film of a sexual encounter,
it isn't overly explicit and is filmed with a
weird, posterized video effect. The sex is
intercut with shots of(ofall things)buildings.
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Some people won't give you the time of
day. Others would give you their house
if they thought you needed it. Where do
you fit in on the generosity scale?
*•1. On your lover's birthday, you.
a. fly her to another city for a romantic
night of dinner and dancing.
b. plan a romantic evening for two at
Answer the following questions
home.
honestly to see just what you are willing
c. invite all your friends to go out to
to give.
dinner and hope they will pick up the
check.
1. If you won the lottery you would:
a. give each of your friends and family
members ten or twenty thousand dollars.
c. take all your friends on a cruise.
d. give your mom $100.
2. When the check arrives after dinner
out with friends, you:
a. grab for it.
b. divide it evenly.
c. leave it on the table hoping someone
else will pick it up.
3. When out with your friends at the
bar, you:
a. pay for all their drinks.
b. pay for a couple of rounds and let
someone else pay for a couple.
c. pay for your drinks only if no one else
offers.
(). It's Christmas! You:
0. When a friend needs help with a big
a. buy everyone expensive gifts.
b. try to keep most of your gifts in the
$20-25 range.
c. see what you can find at garage sales
project, you:
and flea markets.
a. volunteer to help even though you
have other plans.
b. offer to help for an hour or two.
c. lie about your mom being in town.
/. You see a woman with a baby and
several large packages trying to get the
door open to get out of a store, you:
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a. put all your own packages down so
you can help her.
b. open the door for her if you can.
2qj)=cfi)2 points
c. wonder why she insisted on bringing
You strike a pretty good balance
between knowing when to give and
her baby with her.
when to hold back. You are generous
when it feels right but know when to
hold some back for yourself. You
Scoring
understand that there are times to say
yes, and times to say no. You always
come through on the important stuff.
Although you won't always pick up the
dinnercheck,you will give of your time
and money when it's really needed.
Give yourself points as follows:
6 points for every "A" answer.
4 points for every "B" answer.
2 points for every "C"answer.
11 youi scorecls
14-22 points
33-42 poiiifs
You are generous to a fault. You give so
much that you leave nothing for
yourself. You will pick up a dinner
check for six people and then live on
bread and water for a week to pay for it,
or spend three days helping a friend
hang paneling in her den when your
own yard hasn't been mowed in a month.
The big question is: why are you so
generous? You may be afraid that people
really don't like you. Remember that
friends that are bought and paid for
The Grinch could get pointers from
you. You may have a big heart — you
just don't let anyone see it. Remember
that true generosity doesn't always
involve money. Walking a friend's dog
while she's out oftown,cooking dinner
when your lover is tired or calling long
distance Just to say "I miss you" are all
acts of generosity. It's the little things
that count.
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What's in the stars for you this month?
ARIES
CAJSfUER
DECEMBER:The focus this month is on
DECEMBER: You may have an
important project weighing you down over
the holidays. Try to get it out of the way
early or to schedule it in between all the
family activities. A holiday party could bring
work. Even though it's the holidays, you'll
want to focus on furthering your career.
Month's end is a good time to set goals and
start new projects. You may receive a family
heirloom as a gift — take care of it!
JANUARY: Your career is the focus
during the month of January. You will be
able to move ahead quickly if you apply
yourself. You may be feeling worn down by
an unexpected, but welcome career move.
JANUARY:An intimate relationship with
recharge your engines.
a lover or family member could change for
the betterduring January.Don't try to figure
out what it all means—you will understand
soon enough. Focus your attention on
creative projects toward month's end.
TAURUS
EEO
DECEMBER: Work out financial and
DECEMBER:Your"fun detector" is set
emotional disagreements early in the month
so that you can get on with the business of
celebrating. Aftermid-month you should be
on high this month! Along with all the
holiday social activities you may want to try
something new that you've always wanted
to do. Work rears it's ugly head at month's
end, but you're ready for the challenge!
month's end — take some time out to
able to take a little time off to relax before a
hectic (but fun) family holiday.
JANUARY:You may have a serious case
of wanderlustduring January. Unfortunately,
it isn't a very good time for a vacation. A
couple of short weekend trips might help. A
JANUARY: Burning the candle at both
ends can bring on health problems during
January. Try to take it easy and take
new love could be in the picture at month's
precautions against all the colds and flu
going around. A love relationship is
end.
improving — go out and celebrate!
GEMUST
VIRGO
DECEMBER:Diplomacy is called for in
all your relationships during the first part of
DECEMBER: You may want to spend
some time alone during the first half of the
month.You have changed over the last year
and you need to get to know the new you.By
the 20th you'll be ready to get out and enjoy
the month. Listen closely to the ideas of
others, but don't let them interfere with how
you really feel. The holidays may feel
unorganized, but they will be fun anyway!
JANUARY:You may feel you are getting
the short end ofthe financial stick in January.
Double check all contracts,investments and
paycheck stubs. By month's end you may
be feeling pressure at work — take some
time for yourself to relieve stress.
all the holiday activities.
JANUARY:Pure, unadulterated fun is in
the cards for Virgo during January. Recent
health and relationship problems are
resolved, so it's time to enjoy yourself.
You'll be back in the mood for work next
month,so enjoy your mood and don't worry.
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commitments you may be feeling pressured.
Take some time for yourself. After the 20th,
DECEMBER; Job concerns could have
try to focus on the needs ofothers and not so
you feeling frustrated this month. Quit
pushing! It isn't getting you anywhere and
only rai.ses your stress level. Focus instead
on getting out and having some fun. An
extended vacation could be just the thing.
JANUARY: Your finances are in better
shape than you thought! Take some time to
set financial goals and make a"wish list" —
you may be surprised at what you can do
immediately.Romance could be in the cards
toward month's end.
SCORPIO
DECEMBER:Now is a good time to take
a hard look at yourself, your goals, where
you want to be five years from now, and to
take the steps necessary to bring about
much on yourself,
JANU.ARY: This will be a memorable
year for Capricorns. Long-term financial
woes will lighten up, ambitions will be
realized and love affairs will heat up. Stay
focused on your goals and you'll go a long
way toward achieving them.
AQUARIUS
DECEMBER: You may be feeling
restless this month. Give your mind and/or
your body something to keep you occupied.
Whether it's reading a book or starting an
exercise program you'll want to stay busy.
The holidays will offer a much-needed break.
changes. You'll have a great holiday with
JANUARY: Take a serious look at your
career and where you want it to go.Realizing
your goals could mean changing jobs. Take
some fun surprises!
JANUARY:Communication in all forms
is stressed during January. Whether it's
a good look at your relationships toward
month's end, you may have outgrown some
friendships and need to put more effort into
calling up old friends or watching CNN 24
hours a day, you are hungry for any kind of
others.
new information. You may want to "weed
out" unsatisfying relationships toward
PISCES
month's end.
DECEMBER: You may be feeling
SAGITTARIUS
argumentative until the 20th. Try to curb
your temper. After the 21st you'll be alot
more relaxed. You may want to skip the
family holiday this year and do something
DECEMBER: Adventure, romance and
new beginnings are all on tap this month.
While you are having all this fun,try to keep
an eye on holiday expenses — your
extravagant urges are better satisfied in the
bedroom and not in the mall!
JANUARY: Your finances will heat up
during January, but it is unclear in which
direction. You'll either be seriously overbudget orrolling in the dough. Be careful no
matter which direction it goes. New friends
are in the making toward month's end.
festive with friends — a little break with
tradition will do you good.
JANUARY: Relationships of all kinds
will be particularly rewarding during
January. You'll be able to make new friends,
keep your boss happy and make your lover
feel special with very little effort! Avoid
beginning new projects or relationships
toward month's end.
CAPRICORA
DECEMBER:Don't spread yourself too
thin this month. Between work and holiday
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The DmEcroRY
A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ALBUQUERQUE,NM (area code 505)
organizations
DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
Sister Source Cooperative & Lesbian Resource Line
Business Delivery Systems
144 Harvard SE'268-2116
14902 Preston Rd.75240 • 733-1108
AMARILLO.TX (area code 806)
organizations
clubs
Lesbian/Gay Alliance'PO Box 9361 79105• 359-1219
organizations
businesses
Crossroads Market •3930 Cedar Springs•521-8919
MCC of Amarillo•PO Box 1276• 372-4557
Sue Ellen's•3903 Cedar Springs•5598707
Aflirmation • PO Box 225831 75222•948-1546
AIDS Resource Center ■ P.O. Box 190712 75219
Asians & Friends • PO Box 9142 75209•392-3339
ARLINGTON,TX (area code 817)
organizations
Gay/Lesbian Association of LTTA
Cainedral of Hope MCC •5910 Cedar Springs Rd.• 351-1901
Community Church & College of Divine Metaphysics
4001 Live Oak #401 •826-71 lO.Ext 401
Congregation Beth El Binah
P.O. Box 1934&-77. UTASL 76019 • 794-5140
P.O. Box 64460 752206• 497-1591
dubs
Couples Metro Dallas • PO Box 803156 75380•504-6775
Dallas Gay Alliance • P.O. Box 190712 75219•5288144
Ropers•2023 8. Cooper St.♦ 265-5574
Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives
P.O. Box 190712 75219 •821-1653
Dallas Gay Youth Group
AUSTIN,TX (area code 512)
300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116• 307-7203
clubs
Dallas Outdoors • P.O. Box 35474 75235• 276-5270
5th Street Station • 505 E.5th St.• 478-6065
Dallas Tavern Guild •3900 Lemmon Ave.#220•526-5292
Nexus•305 W. 5th •472-5288
organizations
Dignity/Dallas • PO Box 190133 75219•2284101
Foundation for Human Understanding •5284233
GLAAD/Dalias • P.O. Box 190712 75219•526-GLAD
Affirmation (Methodist)• 7403 Shoal Creek •451-2329
Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus
Austin Latino/a Lesbian/Gay Organization
2727 Oak Lawn 75219•528-2811
P.O. Box 1350 78787• 280-6107
Lesbian Information Une (LIL)
P.O. Box 191443 75219•528-2426
Lesbian/Gay Polftical Coalition
P.O. Box 224424 75222•828-9882
Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus
P.O. Box 822 78767• 462-9888
Center for Battered Women • (Lesbian Group)
385-5181 or 928-9070 (hotline)
Gay/Lesbian Student Association at UT Austin
45^971 'Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338
Lesbian Resource Center • 1315 Skiles•821-3999
Lesbian Visionaries • P.O. Box 191443 75219•5284087
Metroplex Republicans
LeslDian/Gay Rights Lobby •601 W.i8th St •474-5475
P.O. Box 191033 75219 •941-8114
Lesbian Mothers - Karen • 339-8508
Oak Lawn Community Services
Live Wire Productions • PO Box 141202 78714
P.O. Box 191094 75219^ 520-8108
Metropolitan Community Church
Oak Lavm Symphonic Band
1100 SpringdaJe Rd.•929-3660
P.O. Box 190973 75219•988-1751
Oasis Ministry •5555 N. Lamar Blvd. #L101 •441-9191
PFLAG/Dallas• Helpline 566-6640
P-Rag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)•331-8445
Sapphfirel • Lesbian Social Group •450-0659
Meeting Address• 825 E.531/2 St.. Ste E103
Mailing Address• 201 W.Stassney,Ste.#321 78745-3156
Waterloo Counseling Center
Seventh-Day Adventist Kinship • PO Box 110il6
Imperial Sovereign Royal Court of Dallas
P.O. Box 45662 75245 • 904-9520
Carroitton, TX 75011-0116 •416-1358
Womyn Together•3920 Cedar Springs •5284233
507 Powell 78703• 322-9654
Texas Human Rights Foundation
P.O. Box 49740 78765• 479-8473
DENTON,TX(area code 817)
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-8288417
The Treehouse(Lesbian Mothers Support Group)
businesses
607 Nueces St. 78701 • 477-5822
Athena's Attic - books, jewelry, art, etc.
106 N. Austin St.•565-9755
ATHENS,TX (area code 903)
organizations
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)•675-8326
organizations
COURAGE.Lesbian Gay Student Org.
P.O. Box 5067 76203• 382-3813
Harvest MCC •5900 S.Stemmons 76205• 1-80CW97-HMCC
P-Rag (Parents^riends Lesbians/Gays)• 387-1491
BANDERA.TX (area code 210)
accommodations
Desert Hearts Cowgirl Club • Women's Guest Ranch
HC 3. Box 650 78003• 796-7446
EL PASO,TX(area code 915)
organizations
P-Flag (Parents^Friends Lesbians/Gays)
Spanish & English Language Meetings•591-4664
Dec./Jan,'93-94 • Dimensions • Page 37
FT. WOFTTH (area code 817)
organizations
Conference For Catholic Lesbians
PO Box 436, Planetarium Station * New York, NY 10024
GLAAD/USA * 80 Varick St. #3E * NY. NY 10013
Ag^ MCC•4615 SE Loop 820•535-6002
Hate Crime Line * 18G0-347-HATE
Affirmation (Methodist)•478-7837
Gay & Lesbian Parents Coalition International (GLPCI)
PO Box 50360, Washington, DC 20091 * (202)5838029
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Losbiana'Gays)•498-5607/498-4855
RESPECT - Gay/Lesbian Assodalion
Lesbian Mothers' National Defense Fund
828 Hardwood Hd.• Hur^ TX 76054
PO Box 21567 • Seattle. WA 98111 •(206) 325-2643
Taront County Lesbian/Gay Alliance
3327 Winthrop. Surte 243 76116•763-5544
PO Box 638 * Solon. lA 52333
Lesbian Teachers Netwrok (LTN)
National Gay Alliance for Young Adults, Inc.
HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
businesses
Crossroads Martcet•610 W.Alabama•942-0147
ID Travel • 1717 St. James Place. Ste. 150
PO Box 190426 • Dallas. TX 75219 *(214)307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor • NY. NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Crisisline
1800-SOS-GAYS
850-9332• 1-800856-9332
National Gay/Lesbian Task Force
Inklings Bookshop•1846 Richmood •521-3369
1517 U Street NW
Unique Boutique•4317 Montrose•526-5266
Washington D.C. 20009 • 202-332-6483
dubs
Ranch •9218 Buffalo Spdwy.•66&<3464
Ms. B's •9208 Buffalo Spdwy.•666.3356
Parents & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P-FIag)
1800-4-FAMILY
The Fund for Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Floor * NY, NY 10012
XTC •9212 Buffalo Spctwy.•66&3356
organizations
AIDS Foundation •3927 Essex Lane•6238796
AIDS HOTUNE • c/o Switchboard •529-3211
Gay/Lesbian Students University of Houston
NEW ORLEANS, LA (area code 504)
club & accommodations
Charlene's * 940 Elysian Fields * 945-9328
4800 Calhoun-529-3211
Gay/Lesbian Swftchboard • PO Box 66691 77266 *529-3211
Houston Gay & Lesbian Parerrts•980-7995
Houston Gay Polttical Caucus
P.O. Box 66664 77266*521-1000
Integrity * worship & fellowship for Episcopalians & frierxJs
P.O. box 66008 772668008 * 432-8414
Kingdom Ciommunrty Church * 614 E. 19th * 862-7533
Lambda ALAf40N * Lambda Center for Alchoholics
1214 Joanne•521-9772
Lesbian/CBay Students-Univ, Houston Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
Metropolitan Community Church Of The Resurrecticn
l9l9Decalur*861-9149
Montrose Counseling Center
900Lovett#203 77006 * 529-0037
fADntrose Pool League/Billiards * PJ 863-8482
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Ijesbians/Gays) * 867-9020
PWA Coalition - Houston • 1475 W.Gray #163 * 522-5428
SORA (Sex or Relationship Addicts Anonymous)
support group for lesbians * 523-9398
Womynspace * P.O. Box 980601 77098-0601
Women's Softt^l League * 6431 Pineshade•8688256
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
(area code 405)
organizations
Oasis the Community Center
2135 NW 39th 73112 * 525-AIDS
Herland Sister Resources, inc.
2312 NW 39th 73112 * 521-9696
SAN ANGELO,TX (area code 915)
organizations
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians'Gays)•944-4323
Concho Valey Gay/Lesbian Alliance
P.O. Box 750 76902•653-2956
SAN ANTONIO, TX (area code 210)
clubs
Bonham Exchange * 411 Bonham • 224-9219
Nexus San Antonio * 8021 Pinebrook • 341-2818
organizations
Dignity/San Antonio • 202 N. St. Mary's * 349-3632
LUBBOGK,TX (area code 806)
Integrity/San Antonio
businesses
PO Box 150006 78212 • 684-4920
Eie's Gartten • 2812 34tfi SI•79&O880
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)•822-4135
River City Living Metropolitan Community Church
organizations
202 Holland 78212 *822-1121
lubbock Lesbiari'Gay Alliance & WkJ Wilde West Prod.
Lambda Students Center • 1140 W. Woodlawn Ave.
P.O. Box 64746 79464 * 791-4499
LISA (Lesbian Information SA)* 828-LISA (5472)
Community Outreach Center & Outreach AA (Tues. &Thufs.
(g>8pm) *102N.Ave.S* 762-1019
SALGA - San Antonio Lesbian/Gay Assembly * 733-7300
MCC UlJbock * 5502 34th SL * 792-5562
South Plains AIDS Resource Center(SPARC)
PO Box 12715 78212 * SALSA Une 733-1225
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
PO Box 120113 78212-9313
4204-e 50lh SL 79413• 1-800827-7079 ■ 796-7068
San Antonio Tavern Guild •822-2823
P-Fiag (Pa/Hfits/Fiiends LesbiansGays)* 799-8529
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
SALSA - San Antonio Lambda Students Alliance
PO Box 1021 • Evanston, IL 60204
WACO.TX (area code 817)
organizations
AIDS Action Counc« •729 Eighth SL S.E. Suite 200
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)•750-7211
Mkrm^cjn: United Methodists for Lesbian/Gay Concerns
Washin0on. DC 20003 *(202)547-3101
AIDS 800 • 1-800-221-7044
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