May 2009 – Page 4 – (en)gender

May 13, 2009

The Big 40

Well then. Honestly, what do you say? My parents and my siblings must feel *really* old today, since I’m the youngest of the family.

But as my dad always said, it’s not like the only other option is any good, so you may as well grow old.

Thanks all for the lovely gifts and well wishes and your support in these recent years. To 50! To Cronedom! (I am glad that we get to do this milestone together, at least. Having the same bday as your partner is sometimes annoying, but this year, it’s a relief.)

May 12, 2009

Two Tune Tuesday: Boys With Pretty Voices

May 11, 2009

Recent Interview

While I was in Milwaukee, I did an interview for a local paper and entirely forgot to mention it. It’s a little more recent then a million others I’ve done, so it might answer some questions about what the hell I’m doing in WI & other mysteries of life. (I especially love the bit about how my “writing exudes a Midwestern no-nonsense practicality.”)

May 11, 2009

WTF NY?!

It’s damned pathetic that same sex marriage isn’t a done deal in NYS yet, but senators are still waffling? Get with the program, folks. You’re on the wrong side of history. (via Queerty)

May 11, 2009

PSA for the Gay in Singapore

I liked it.

May 10, 2009

Moms Like Hir

Nice interview with a genderqueer mom on Bilerico today.

May 10, 2009

Happy Moms Day

A very happy mother’s day to all the mothers out there – male, female, or otherwise.

& To our own two, of course. As May babies, we have always shared the week with our moms, and sometimes even the day itself (when the 13th lands on a Sunday).

May 10, 2009

Turning 40

In a few days, we’ll turn 40. People have asked if there’s anything in particular we want, which is sweet.

So here’s the list:

Betty needs a job, or more clients.
You can always make a donation to help us do what we do, or make a donation to NCTE in our name.
You can make a donation to The Elephant Sanctuary in Helen’s name, or give to the NSAL in Betty’s name.
You can buy something for one of us from our Amazon WishList:

Or you can just wish us a happy 40th in the comments below!

May 9, 2009

SF: GID Protest 5/18/09

May 9, 2009

Ashley Altadonna

When we were in Milwaukee, we were interviewed for a documentary called Making the Cut. I’m told Julia Serano was, too, when she was there recently as well. The film is being made by a young woman who is trying various ways to raise funds for her own genital surgery, and is in the process raising awareness about the financial issues behind changing genders legally.

Worthy project, no? On top of that, she’s made some other cool films. To help her out, you can make a donation via PayPal via her website, or you can buy another cool short film of hers, or you can pass this message on via Facebook or other social networking sites.