Today is the annual Transgender Day of Rememberance. From Glaad.org: Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to violence since Rita … Continue reading Transgender Day of Rememberance
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Super Cute Super Models!
This past Saturday was the monthly MN T-Girls event! Each year we do a photo shoot and this is always a highlight for the girls who get to live the supermodel life for a few hours. It's a highlight for me, as well. Not necessarily because I like getting my photo taken (and let's be … Continue reading Super Cute Super Models!
You’re a Delightful One, Mr. Grinch
The last ten days have been a whirlwind. I traveled for work, voted, served on a jury, and the MN T-Girls had our monthly event. And now the holidays are here. I know that the winter holidays begin at the same time each year, but they always seem to sneak up on me. I suppose … Continue reading You’re a Delightful One, Mr. Grinch
Drawn In
I like watching smart and creative and talented people work. It's fascinating to see someone pick up a guitar or paint brush and play around with it but in time, you start to experience the genesis of something. The musician or artist finds their footing and you see or hear the beginning of something beautiful. … Continue reading Drawn In
A Visit to underDARE
I am often amazed at how many resources are available for non-binary people these days. When I was younger I wanted to be able to go into a store and look for clothes that would fit me, that were designed for me, and assisted by a staff that supported me. Even at my most optimistic, … Continue reading A Visit to underDARE
Ghosts and Goblins and Gangsters and Girls
Hi! This past weekend was the monthly MN T-Girls event and we kicked off the spooooooky month of October with a spoooooky visit to one of the most haunted places in Minnesota. The Twin Cities has a fascinating history of the days of prohibition when Saint Paul was home to a lot of notorious gangsters. … Continue reading Ghosts and Goblins and Gangsters and Girls
Wishlist Episode One!
Here it is! The first episode of Wishlist! This episode is meant to show you what a photo shoot is typically like. If you have getting a professional photo shoot on your own wishlist, I cannot recommend Grinkie Photography enough. Thank you to Christi for your time and talent and letting us film at your … Continue reading Wishlist Episode One!
The Girl in the Picture
I grew up in a home that was constantly getting catalogs from Victoria's Secret or fashion magazines. I lived vicariously through them and my heart ached at how beautiful the women were and how I wanted to wear what they were modeling. They were my inspiration. My role models. The women I aspired to look … Continue reading The Girl in the Picture
Wishes in Wonderland
Hi! This weekend we filmed the second episode of Wishlist! This was the first Wishlist with a guest, as the first was a visit to Grinkie Photography showing what a typical photo shoot can be like. That episode is in the final editing stages and I hope to post it in the next week or … Continue reading Wishes in Wonderland
T-Girl Team-Up
This past Saturday was the monthly MN T-Girls event! And! It was extra special because our little group met up with another t-girl social/support group to have a super fabulous t-girl team-up. This aforementioned group has different events around the midwest and their event just happened to be in Minneapolis and sometimes the stars align in life … Continue reading T-Girl Team-Up