Hi! Pride month is winding down but June will go out with a fabulous bang next weekend as Minneapolis will have their annual Pride celebration! There are a LOT of events next week leading up to the weekend Pride festival and parade. The festival is a two day party and once again the MN T-Girls … Continue reading Pride Time
Do you know of any makeover places in Iowa or any support/social groups? Hi! PFLAG is, according to their website, the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. They do have support groups throughout Iowa (and the rest of the country). Some meet virtually and … Continue reading Ask Hannah!
Well, I was, along with some of my MN T-Girls friends. This Saturday was our monthly event and we took to the dangerous gentle waves of the Mississippi River . We spent a lovely afternoon on a giant paddleboat on a leisurely cruise down one of the most important bodies of water in the state. … Continue reading I’m on a Boat
It's humbling and exciting when you realize how much you don't know. I've been wearing makeup for almost twenty years and over time I've adapted to a changing face in terms of shape as well as through the natural progression of aging. I use different techniques and products today compared to ten years ago. So … Continue reading Saturday Night Makeup Party
I volunteer at a food pantry that is an extension of a local LGBTQ+ nonprofit. I also help with other events such as the monthly community brunch, doing chores like setup, prep, clean up, etc. Odd as it may seem those asks are fun to me. I decided to change from my standard jeans and … Continue reading Ask Hannah!
A recent comment reminisced about going back to an earlier time when transgender people could function under the radar. I admit that sometimes this sounds appealing. It's exhausting to see frequent tweets from powerful and influential people about the DANGERS that our community creates. As we become more integrated into society this kind of attention … Continue reading Under the Radar
It's easy to focus on the negative. I wonder why. We can get ten compliments on a dress but we tend to remember the nasty person who intentionally went out of their way to make a snarky and mean comment. I don't need anyone's approval for who I am. I mean, it would be kind … Continue reading T-Girl Friendship is Magic
The MN T-Girls have had over one hundred monthly events during the ten plus years since our group started. Some of the adventures we have had are as simple as coffee and girl talk, some are annual events, like the Halloween party, and some focus on femme presentation, such as makeup lessons. And then there … Continue reading Gangster Girls
Last year the MN T-Girls celebrated our ten year anniversary. I honestly feel that this group will be one of the biggest accomplishments in my life. Which is kind of strange because it's something I keep a secret to half of the people in my world. My work colleagues would be stunned if they knew, … Continue reading Putting the U in Support Group
I think many of us can relate to the maxim "two steps forward, one step back". We make progress but maybe backtrack a little. We strut forward, but we also stumble. We run, and we rest. We are inspired, but we might give up for a little while. We buy dresses, but we purge a few days later. But … Continue reading Strutting and Stumbling
Hannah McKnight 