Yes. That is a photo of my closet and, believe it or not, I was uttering those famous words just the other day. You see, it was a special occasion. My oldest and closest friend - the best man at my wedding and the godfather to our son - was dropping by and meeting Corinne for the first time. So I needed to look and feel my best. I needed to be... Fabulous! Normally, I do not have much of an issue putting an outfit together. Super casual t-shirt and shorts…Check! Business dress with a blouse and pencil skirt…Easy. Fun and flirty sundress… Got it! Sequined cocktail dress…No problem! I mean obviously I am something of a clothes horse. But on this day, I could not be too flirty, too bu

There have been a lot of Facebook posts lately regarding the Republican National Committee inserting a plank in their platform that is severely anti LGBT. While this type of thing can be depressing to many of us that identify with the LGBT community, I am confident that this mindset is not shared by the general public. I often go out and mingle in public, doing the normal , day to day stuff that we all need to do and am always gratified to see how well I am treated by the average person. I don't know what they see when they look at me (and Yes, I do get some lingering looks now and then) but I am always treated well. I have a lot of faith in people and try very hard to focus on the good t

Despite a little rainy weather our July meeting set another record for attendance with 27 people who came out the annual cookout and barbeque of Lehigh Valley Transgender Renaissance. Everyone had more than enough to eat with burgers, dogs, salads, baked beans, deserts and all the rest of the trimmings for a great summer picnic. Among those attending was Patti Klein who was one of the founding members of our group back in the the early 90’s. It was such a joy to hear her stories of those early days and how she, Angela Gardner and Joanne Roberts helped to blaze the trail that we are all on today. We were also joined by new members and a number of spouses and supporters. Upcoming Transgende

Have you ever had a day when you just seemed like you could not focus? Maybe you were not thinking clearly, found it hard to concentrate or simply felt like you were moving slow? “Brain Fog” is a commonly used phrase that sums up feelings of confusion, forgetfulness, and lack of focus and mental clarity and everyone gets it from time to time. But in my case – and in the cases of many trans-people – we get what our community refers to as the “Pink Fog.” What is Pink Fog? The Fog can hit people differently depending on where they fall in the gender spectrum and their progress with reconciling their transgender feelings in their own mind. I have known some people who have described the Pink

Hi Everyone Below is an article that I thought was pertinent to many members of our community. It concerns "passing" and the pressures that trans people put on themselves to do so so. People come in all shapes and sizes. As trans people, we have a natural desire to blend into society. However many of us do stand out for a variety of reasons. The fear of being different is real but it is something that we must overcome if we are to live a full and enriching life as part of society. It will be hard for other people to accept you until you accept yourself. Being "Trans Proud" is not just a phrase, It is something that we need to live every day. So GET OUT THERE AND MINGLE! Good Luck. HOW

Whether you are headed to the beach , the mountains or your back yard, there is nothing better than a good read to help you relax and get into the rhythm of summer. While I love the fun of a good mystery, the pace of a thriller or the history of a great biography as much as the next person, I also try to learn a little periodically. With that in mind, here are some great reads that can help you or your significant other learn more about being transgender and how to navigate what can definitely be a challenging, but fun time in our lives. Check them out! Transgender Biographies & Autobiographies She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders - by Jennifer Finney Boylan This best seller is the winn