Dec
31
With 2011 coming to a close and a fresh slate about to be written on for 2012, I wanted to wish everyone a happy, healthy, prosperous and productive new year, full of enthusiasm and energy and success.
And, of course, I hope you’ll visit me once in a while and see what changes I manage to effect in 2012.
I hope this year, more of you will make the effort to participate – not for my benefit but for your own. I think the experience for everyone is hugely enhanced by each and every interaction between any and all of us. Let’s make this a community thing.
Let’s everyone try to help one another, here and everywhere. These are trying times and we all need each other. Where there isn’t love and compassion, hate and discrimination will surely take their place.
Love and kisses,
xoxo
Janie
Dec
30
Ever look in the mirror and just ask yourself, “What the hell am I doing dressing and acting like a woman?”
Cuz, I still sometimes do…
Dec
27
(…continued from Missed It By That Much)
I ran into the wife of a friend of mine, in a place where and at a time when I often would go as Janie; fortunately I was in guy mode. She happened to mention that she frequents a nearby cafe for lunch that I have often gone to as Janie (though never at lunchtime).
So, I missed being discovered by the skin of my teeth, now what?
Nobody said life as Janie would be dull, right? (…kinda the point… though I can do without this particular kind of excitement.)
Clearly, if she had “caught” me, all my friends would have known in fairly short order. Once a wildfire starts spreading, it is difficult to contain, so it is impossible to know how far the flames would have spread.
By the 6 degrees of separation theory, it is more than a little possible that the news would reach the ears of people I absolutely do not want knowing.
Dealing with my friends would not be optimal, but I would cope. There would be changes, to be sure, but who knows how things come out the other end? People often surprise you.
But certain people don’t – and those are my bigger worry. Again, I’d survive, but I’d much rather not have to go through that.
So, is it worth the chance I am taking to be able to freely walk the streets?
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Dec
21
Wow.
I am obviously out-to-lunch on what issues will resonate with you all out there.
I was sure that relaying that episode about coming within an inch of being discovered would bring out all sorts of comments about similar experiences, counsel on wise behavior, discussion of risk and need and so on.
But, I got nothing. Just a big, flat thud. A lead balloon.
Go figure.
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Dec
19
The title of this post comes from one of many punchlines in the brilliant 1960s TV series “Get Smart.” Come to think of it, the title of that series is probably some pretty good advice I should be sternly imparting to myself after today’s events.
Sometimes I think I must lead a charmed life…
Today, I was walking down the street when I heard someone calling my name from behind me. I had just exited a shoe store, in which I had been examining a pair of shiny silver pumps, so hearing my male name startled me a bit. I turned around to find the wife of a close friend of mine smiling at me.
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14
I tried my hand at a little baking today – nothing too complicated, just gingerbread cookies.
I much prefer to cook, where I can create on the fly; baking seems a bit too constrained and measurements need to be too exact to suit my temperament.
The cookies turned out yummy, and now I have dessert for the week. Goes well with eggnog too.
Just another fun part of the holiday season.
Cheers!
Dec
11
Not to wait til the last minute, I wanted to take a moment to wish all of you Merry Christmas, or if you don’t celebrate that, then a Happy Holiday season.
Here’s hoping you get lots of great prezzies – and if not, then be good to yourself and buy one for yourself. Then, when you open it, look in the mirror as you smile and say, “Oh my! It’s exactly what I wanted!”
Dec
08
Another first for me… I went to a lingerie store and picked out a couple of bras to try on.
Normally, I shop in department stores for this kind of thing, and just make a guess, then take them home and try them and return them if necessary. Also, I usually let GF pay, so she can be the one to return them.
Anyway, there was a cute girl dressed in the lingerie store’s own PJ’s in charge of the fitting area. As I approached, she asked me how many items I had, and then, noting the bras, asked their size. Thereafter, she escorted me to my change room, telling me that she had been trained in fitting bras, and would be only to happy to check the fit for me once I had tried them on.
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Jun
04
On our drive to San Diego last month, we stopped off to visit a friend at his home.
We know him as a nice, funny and handsome guy who has a passion for life and plenty of laughter.
He was a consummate host, taking us for a lovely walk along the beach, showing us around his home, and going out for dinner with us to a terrific restaurant.
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28
Today was travel day, and I decided to wear a flirty, flouncy sundress and high-heeled sandals. I wanted to feel as feminine as possible before I return to the drudgery of life tomorrow.
Kudos once again to the security people for not even flinching as they perused my passport.
And, thanks to the security officer who smiled at me and complimented my dress.
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