This evening I went for a walk in the snow, at dusk into the darkening night. The world reducing to icy blue landscapes highlighted by grey shadows. Orange house light spilling onto drifting lawns. Wooded patches reducing in detail, fading into black. As I walked through the neighborhood, blowing sleet stinging my cheeks, icy wind … More A Winter Memory
I just finished watching the pilot episode for “Transparent” the latest attempt out of Hollywood to portray the trans experience. And Wow. I mean, really, wow. That was not what I expected. And I mean that as high praise. At least kind of. But let me explain. I would be lying if I said I … More “Transparent” A transparent Trans review.
Recently a couple of very good friends of mine decided to start an online fundraising campaign to help me raise money to finally, finally have the procedure I have been waiting all these years to have. A campaign called, “Friend Lorelei Feeling Fabulous At Forty”. I am frankly in awe of the wonderfulness of my … More Help me get my beard cleared for my 40th Birthday (at the end of the world)
As I sit here in my room in Springfield, MA, typing these words, I have tears running down my face. It’s the week when we observe the Transgender Day Of Remembrance and I’ve just read another news story about a transgender woman who was murdered. Honestly, I read a lot of these types of stories. … More Santa Monica Boulevard Through Hollwood
Sometimes, I want to hide in “Mac”. I want to curl up in the old boy character I created and lived as for the outside world for so many years. Put on a suit, a tie and a pair of two-toned Stacy Adams. Slip out of the house and head to somewhere no one knows … More Hiding in “Mac”
I got my hair done the other day for the very first time!!! It was a major milestone for me in my transition. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “Umm, Lorelei? How that heck have you managed to avoid ever getting your hair done?!!?!’ I mean, I’ve had haircuts certainly. And I even had my … More I Got My Hair done For The First Time!!!
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