Amelia

I am pretty sure listing an author's status as inactive doesn't mean deleting their work - it just lets people know to not expect anything new. Am I wrong?

Oh, pretty please.

How many eggs did they implant? So excited for you!

I want to stick my tongue back out at you, but I can't find that smiley! So, let it be known that I am sticking my tongue out at you.

Time won't change anything if people are unwilling to broaden their outlook. If everyone needed to be "normal" to be accepted, we'd have a pretty F'ed up world.

Why shouldn't a person not expect to be welcomed with open arms because they are different from your ideal? I am well aware that yours is not a unique attitude, I would just like to challenge you to expand your horizons. I realize that many are offended by references to their youth, I myself have been called too young to understand by my elders on this site (though I realize that my rapidly approaching 30th year probably seems as old to you as it does to me right now), but I can't help but want to see a more open minded and accepting younger generation. Hopefully you realize how close minded your views seem, and how much they parallel bigots opinions of your own sexuality. While I don't expect you to go and become best friends with the next effeminate male or butch woman you meet, I want to push you enough outside your comfort zone to question your current views.

I am going to assume that there were typos in this response.

Thank you.

I am not sure why you thought this would put you in the line of fire. It seems to me that you are saying that while you are attracted to specific types, what someone looks like or how "feminine" or "masculine" they are, despite gender, has no bearing on your friendship with them - its seems you can respect them either way. That is not the impression being given by others - and that what can be seen as under "attack" in this thread.

You would think that adversity would help people mature and open their minds. Its reminds my why humanity is failing when I see that it does not. This is not directed at any one person, just the idea that people can judge so freely, even when they themselves are judged so harshly. So, that poses the question to you folks. Why are we so stubborn? Why don't we learn from our mistakes, as we try to teach our children too? Why does history continually repeat itself?

I don't know Ellen, but I wouldn't think she has too much to be ashamed of. I believe she simply enjoys dressing as she does, and I don't think it makes her any less of a woman. If David Lettermen wants to dress as a woman, I am all for it, but I don't think he wants to. On the other hand, Eddie Izzard has made quite the name for himself, is definitely successful (loved, loved, loved "The Riches), and definitely enjoys cross dressing. I fully embrace my femininity, but I don't wear skirts and dresses. I am not ashamed of myself. I even think women dressing as men can be quite sexy - as do many heterosexual males ( women in men's clothes is prevalent in advertising aimed towards macho men). I don't think a man dressing as a woman is particulary sexy, but I don't think its wrong or that they are ashamed of themselves. I wouldn't hesitate to use the word brave, or confident.

So, is it just guys who choose to present themselves in an androgynous manner (hairstyle/makeup/clothing) that bothers the people who are choosing to label this "wrong", or does it also bother you when someone who is transgender (not something they have a choose in - just like homosexuality) dresses to match their inner self? Can you tell the difference every time? I am baffled by the negativity. I may not find it to my tastes, just like I don't particularly find mohawks, high and tights (my husband is a marine), skinny jeans (on girls or boys), or platform shoes attractive - it doesn't make me angry that someone has chosen that appearance...

This is too funny, it just got delivered to my mailbox from netflix this afternoon!

Oh, I absolutely agree. My point was that even the men we consider masculine (how many women/gay men can say that Ty Beckford is not gorgeous) have pretty, feminine features. Those eyes could easily be female.

so, morebern is me and i just wanted to let you know i am still interested!

Thanks. You know ... you could start writing again, too...

My boss did it four 1/2 years ago and on the first attempt ended up with her beautiful daughter. My cousin (also bought the insurance) and tried 4 times before it worked. His kids (twins) are fantastic. Here is too wishing 2011 is fruitful for you guys!

How the LIght Gets In by Duncan Rider.

I agree. I identify as straight and I haven't had any true sexual experiences with a woman (beside a few, attention seeking kisses in college - closed mouth). But, I do find myself looking twice at androgynous women or even, "Butch" women. I have even had some vague fantasies that don't get too specific - I have them occasionally though. I also find myself appreciating a beautiful male. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.concreteloop.com/images/2006/ty4.jpg&imgrefurl=http://concreteloop.com/2006/01/new-tyson-beckford-pictures&usg=__bx-6qVP_MEI1dwYP_WsT6LgXwuY=&h=450&w=600&sz=71&hl=en&start=0&sig2=eMqSdIJwIAtH4Y3szErMzA&zoom=1&tbnid=E2TKRASIyZwVNM:&tbnh=142&tbnw=182&ei=3UIfTdqJNoT48Ab5x9HCBA&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dty%2Bbeckford%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D635%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=522&oei=3UIfTdqJNoT48Ab5x9HCBA&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0&tx=102&ty=103 yummy Ty Beckford's eyes are distinctly feminine and those lips, in smaller form, are soo kissable and could easily be on a female's face. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OMLYyLC8HTo/SOOVvfzltmI/AAAAAAAANqQ/kmtCB7nd8UE/s400/male%2Bmodel.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.model6809.net/foot-modeling.html&usg=__PZ8sf8ZLPwpDsC2HReEl-HcE3vU=&h=400&w=400&sz=28&hl=en&start=22&sig2=jDKvyBC2mWVIzjyt3fdFTQ&zoom=1&tbnid=dYSdOXarWkbFUM:&tbnh=142&tbnw=142&ei=REMfTYisNYWKlwf92fjCDA&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbeautiful%2Bmale%2Bmodels%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D635%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C409&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=370&oei=LEMfTbuPC4K78gaqz_nEDQ&esq=2&page=2&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:22&tx=84&ty=67&biw=1280&bih=635 gorgeous http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/6500000/Hot-male-models-hot-man-models-6586428-398-297.jpg&imgrefurl=http://model7126.net/fashion-model-posing.html&usg=__tfKyoTN6oDAC-0MKE3EWGyA_xTo=&h=297&w=398&sz=61&hl=en&start=65&sig2=A5lZpm0TnRNNUV-Juw4usQ&zoom=1&tbnid=MOhxGxtnV7oMLM:&tbnh=120&tbnw=161&ei=oEMfTdHPBYSClAeno53-Cw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbeautiful%2Bmale%2Bmodels%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D635%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C1746&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=122&vpy=268&dur=649&hovh=194&hovw=260&tx=121&ty=119&oei=kkMfTbMow_fwBoCTyMoN&esq=4&page=4&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:15,s:65&biw=1280&bih=635 another example (sorry about the attachments, I still can't figure out how to really make them work) Its seems a bit much to call androgyny disgusting, even if you aren't particularly attracted to it. I ended up with a pretty masculine looking man for a life partner, but I like to think I can appreciate beauty in many forms.

Happy New Year Fellow Domaholics! I am a little worried that our King has not shown himself. :king: This respite is looking like it might be a long one. Help me buck up!

About to start re-reading Changing Lanes after seeing Eric's name mentioned in an old Shadowgod forum posting. Completely excited!

Don't you have winter break right now?

I like it!

Just had a heart attack when I signed on and saw With Trust in the Story Announcements. Then, I got with the program and came down with a thud. Dom - its a freaking blizzard here in Maine. Last year it meant you were writing again ... Are you?