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Kindred Sisters “Giving Women a Voice” October 2011
"Gloria: In Her Own Words" At 77, Gloria Steinem is still making news. In early August, Steinem called for a boycott of the upcoming NBC series The Playboy Club because the clubs were demeaning to women. "Clearly The Playboy Club is not going to be accurate. It was the tackiest place on earth. It was not glamorous at all," Steinem told Reuters in an interview promoting her HBO special Gloria: In Her Own Words. Steinem should know, since she went underground as a Bunny in 1963 and wrote an expose of the club's working conditions, which included a requirement for the waitresses to have a pelvic exam and test for VD, even though they were forbidden from touching customers. The article was Steinem's first controversial piece. Almost 50 years later, she's still standing up for the women who had to endure oppressive indignities in order to pay the bills. Whether you know much about Steinem or not, Gloria: In Her Own Words is a must-see. In the hourlong look at Steinem's life, we also get an overview of the women's movement and its leaders — and a reminder of just how important those leaders were in giving women the fundamental rights we now take for granted. Steinem, being the smart, funny and attractive person she is, was able to take the message of equality to places other feminists weren't invited. She was invited to exclusive parties and romantically tied to some of the "most eligible" men around. But she never allowed herself to be dismissed just
because she was beautiful and sexy. The documentary moves from Steinem's early days to the present through news clips, photos and segments of interviews with Phil Donahue, Larry King and others interspersed with a present-day interview. She tap-dances for Barbara Walters and flirts with George Burns. She reflects on her bout with breast cancer and her surprising decision to marry at age 66. The clips are incredible and show as much about how the world has changed as they do about Steinem herself. What seems to be missing, though, is any commentary from Steinem on the state of women's rights today. Perhaps, though, Steinem herself preferred to keep In Her Own Words free of current opinions. As she often tells college audiences, "Don't listen to my advice. Listen to the voice inside you and follow that." Gloria: In Her Own Words premiered on HBO in August. For more info or to watch the trailer go to www.hbo.com. excerpt from www.afterellen.com
Cover: This month’s cover is compliments of Pride Community Center of North Central Florida. It was designed by Michael O'Connell and chosen for use as the 2011 Gainesville Pride logo. In addition to our cover, this beautiful image will appear on the Pride 2011 t-shirts and various materials throughout Gainesville Pride Days 2011 (Oct 14 - 23). See pg. 3 for a listing of the Pride events. www.gainesvillepride.org Kindred Sisters — October 2011
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All Things Wild Iris View our full event calendar at wildirisbooks.com Don’t forget to stop by the Wild Iris Books PRIDE booth at this year’s PRIDE festival! Transgender Support Group - 10/5/11, 7-9pm This is a safe space for discussion and support. Group is open to all friends, allies, and anyone who would like to know more about transgender issues. Meets at Wild Iris Books on the first Wednesday of every month. Pagan Group Meet-Up - 10/12/11, 7-9pm This group meets on the second Wednesday each month and is always open to all friends of Earth Centered Spirituality. Come join us if you are in or near the Gainesville area and would like to join a Pagan community. The Vibrant Alternative – FREE Health Workshop: Women’s Health - 10/18, 5:30pm Join Health Coach Brandi Adair for a free workshop where you’ll learn techniques to take care of your body and soul. As women we often spend our energy caring for the other people in our lives. Let Brandi show you how to give some of that TLC back to yourself! Feminist Open Mic - 10/25, 7:30pm Calling all poets and performers! Join our Feminist Open Mic held the last Tuesday of every month at Wild Iris Books.
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GAINESVILLE PRIDE 2011 “Pride Will Set You Free” Oct 14, 6pm: Community Awards Dinner & Silent Auction Don’t miss out on the opportunity to find out who will be recognized as the 2011 Woman, Man, Community Person, & Business of the Year! Keynote Speaker: Benétta Standly, Director, Northeast Region, American Civil Liberties Union of Florida! Sweetwater Branch Inn, 625 E University Ave. Tickets: $45 (available at Pride Center & Wild Iris Books)
Oct 16, 10am: "Community and Friends Sunday" In honor of Pride, Trinity MCC will host "Community and Friends Sunday," a service for the entire community. Trinity MCC, 11604 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville.
Oct 16, 11am: "Songs of Courage" Special music service for Pride Week, featuring choirs and soloists, at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville, 4225 NW 34th St.
Oct 16, 12-3pm: Pride Picnic PCCNCF sponsors a Pride Picnic at Westside Park. This community event celebrates our diversity and unity. Lunch & beverages will be available for a small donation. People may also bring picnic baskets and join us for fun and games. We will offer some organized games such as frisbee, horseshoes, and volleyball.
Oct 20, 7pm: HRCNCF Film Screening Human Rights Council of North Central Florida hosts a special screening of "Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case that Made History." Followed by a special video short produced by local UF students: "Making It Better, Love UF." At the Pride Center, 3131 NW 13th St. Free and open to the public. Kindred Sisters — October 2011
Oct 22, 1pm: Pride Parade Preceding the Festival is the annual Pride Parade which steps off at 1:00pm at 7th Street and West University Avenue and proceeds down University Avenue to the downtown Bo Diddley Community Plaza.
Oct 22, 2-9pm: Pride Festival The annual Festival, which is co-sponsored by the City of Gainesville Department of Cultural Affairs, will have dozens of local musical acts and vendors lining the downtown Bo Diddley Community Plaza from 2 to 9pm. A “Kids Space” will also be available. The event is free and open to the public.
Oct 22: Pride Author Event During the Pride Festival, Friends of Wild Iris will host multiple authors at book signings. The authors will be on-hand to sign and sell books, take photos, and meet with the general public.
Oct 23, 6:30pm: Pride Garden Party Close out your Gainesville Pride Days at a Garden Party with lots of food and happy hour prices until 8:00pm! Spikes hosts this community event at 6:30-10pm, so come out and relax with your friends or make some new ones. Spikes, located at 4130 NW 6th St in Gainesville, offers a friendly staff, full bar, darts, pool tables, & a lovely courtyard just perfect for lounging after a busy Pride week. No cover charge; food is free. For more info, call 352-376-3772.
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LGBT in the News One Hundred Soldiers to Come Out in New Gay Military Magazine
The first gay-themed military magazine is to start appearing at Army bases. Gay advocacy group OutServe will distribute it for free as of September 20, the day the repeal of 'Don't ask don't tell' comes into effect.
Respect for Marriage Act Picks Up 2 More CoCo-Sponsors
The number of cosponsors for the Respect for Marriage Act has grown to 122 with Minnesota Rep. Tim Walz and Rhode Island Rep. Jim Langevin adding their support. The Respect for Marriage Act would repeal the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act which defines marriage as a legal union between one man and one woman. Full Story: www.dane101.com
Full Story: www.dailymail.co.uk Sean Hayes to Play Gay Dad on NBC Sitcom Gay & Lesbian Hall of Fame Inductees
Activists, artists, and others will be among this year’s inductees to the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame. Full Story: www.advocate.com
When former Will & Grace star Sean Hayes returns to TV, it will be as a gay dad. The potential new NBC sitcom (2012–13) will be about a couple of dads raising a 12-year-old. This would mark a significant step forward in the portrayal of gay couples on broadcast TV.
Equality Florida's Nadine Smith Meets with President Obama
Full Story: www.nymag.com
Equality Florida's Executive Director Nadine Smith attended a private dinner with President Obama. She was among 30 or so community leaders & political activists invited for a Q & A.
MTV Special on National Coming Out Day
MTV will air a revolutionary TV special on National Coming Out Day (October 11) featuring the coming out stories of 16-24 yr olds. Full Story: www.qpdx.com
Full Story: www.eqfl.org/node/1271 Betty White Reflects on Gay Following Florida Domestic Partnerships Act Introduced
A bill that would provide domestic partnership protections to committed couples throughout Florida has been filed in both chambers of the legislature. Full Story: www.eqfl.org/node/1265
Reflecting on the popularity of the Golden Girls, actress Betty White said that the gay community "seems to like old ladies." Full Story: www.advocate.com
JMS Books LLC Now Open to Submissions!
JMS Books LLC is a small queer press specializing in GLBT erotica, romance, and young adult fiction. Full Story: www.blog.friendsofwildiris.org
Navy Clears Gay WWII Vet' Vet's Record
Nearly 70 years after expelling Melvin Dwork for being gay, the Navy is changing his discharge from "undesirable" to "honorable." Full Story: www.google.com/hostednews
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What A Slut by Georgia Maclean
'Sluts', we tell ourselves, are women at bars, at parties, walking on a dark street or who invite violence, and often, that wherever, because of bastards like the guy who invitation is answered." - Chloe Angyal [1] roofied me. Women who break these rules, they are the "sluts." No one wants to be called or thought of as a slut. So Like the girl who was so drunk she said yes, or the what happens when something that only happens to girl who didn't wear underwear under her dress, or "dumb sluts" happens to you? the girl who made out with some guy, or the girl who I got lucky. I wasn't raped. The last thing I came by herself to the party, or the girl who put her remember was the bar, and then in the morning I was drink down. in a hotel room I'd never seen before. As I left, all I I admit, I would have thought that a girl that did thought was "Why did he roofie me?" Shame was all I any of these things was a "dumb slut," until this could feel. happened to me. Now I realize that no matter how Shame on me for going to a bar and not watching hard you try to follow the supposed rules, you can my drink closely enough. still get in trouble. Shame on me for letting myself be led to a When you call someone else a "slut," you are mysterious hotel. immediately classifying yourself as "not a slut" and Shame on me for talking to people at this bar. therefore somehow protected from sexual assault. Shame on me for not being able to remember. We need to stop using this word to describe each I felt like a "dumb slut." other so that we can all come to the realization that I never told most of the 13 girls I lived with at the sexual assault can happen to anyone, and to make time what happened, even though I knew they were sure that when this happens to a woman or girl, they going to visit the same city and probably the same don't feel responsible. No one should have to feel bar. I never warned them because I knew they would lucky they didn't get raped. When things like this think I was a "dumb slut." happen -- which are crimes, by the way -- women My head was spinning with justifications and should feel empowered to report them and not afraid rationalization for how to explain to them that the of getting reprimanded for "slutty" behavior. same thing that happened to me could easily happen [1] "SlutWalk Protests: A Dress Is Not a Yes - CSMonitor.com." to them, too. It just wasn't worth it -- they would The Christian Science Monitor - CSMonitor.com. 13 June 2011. think of me as a "dumb slut" no matter what I said or Web. 05 July 2011. www.csmonitor.com how much I cried about it. excerpt from www.now.org I realize now that by not telling them I was not only putting them in danger, but I was also taking responsibility for this happening to me and giving power to the thought that I Licensed Massage Therapist was lucky that I wasn't raped. I realize now that I can't possibly take responsibility for my actions that night -- because I can't remember Relaxation them. Many women place so much emphasis on Pain Relief being safe when we go out at night that when Stress Reduction a crime is committed against us we feel that Injuries we must have done something wrong. We Medical Massage 352 - 375 - 0539 forgot one of the rules. Women have to live by these rules to keep us safe from sexual assault
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Book Review Daring to Be Ourselves: Influential Women Share Insights on Courage, Happiness and Finding Your Own Voice In Daring to Be Ourselves, freelance journalist Marianne Schnall brings together the most inspiring and empowering quotes from her interviews with many of the world's most interesting and influential women. The result is a compelling collection of insights and words of wisdom on a variety of important issues, including equality, overcoming adversity, aging, finding balance in life, taking care of the earth, and more. Thought provoking, enlightening, and even humorous at times, this book is a valuable resource for women and girls everywhere. Daring to Be Ourselves offers inspiring words from these amazing women: Madeleine Albright * Isabel Allende * Maya Angelou * Sandra Bernhard * Margaret Cho * Cameron Diaz * Eve Ensler * Melissa Etheridge * Jane Fonda * Carol Gilligan * Jane Goodall * Charreah Jackson * Annie Lennox * Elizabeth Lesser * Wangari Maathai * Courtney Martin * Pat Mitchell * Kathy Najimy * Natalie Portman * Gloria Steinem * Loung Ung * Alice Walker * Kerry Washington * Betty Williams
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In the Spotlight Cris Williamson Cris Williamson is a singer/ songwriter and a lesbian pioneer of “Women’s Music.” She paved the way for many independent women and lesbian artists with her legendary album The Changer and the Changed released in 1975. The Changer and the Changed is still one of the best selling independent albums of all time. www.criswilliamson.com
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Feminist Foodies Location: “Saboré”
Feminist Foodies recently went to Saboré, a wonderful place in the shops of Tioga. It was truly a fabulous place. Very modern and out-there décor – the bathrooms are done in red alligator skin – with fantastic food. Fifi, Felix, Francine, and Felicia were shown to their table by one of the only drawbacks of the place; the hostesses looked like they were auditioning for Jersey Shore. To reach the table, they crossed a central area highlighted by a new flooring product, Liquid Tiles. So cool. Many a fun minute was spent watching the tiles ooze color as wait staff and patrons moved across them. The rest of the place is done in reds, oranges, and pinks in a circle motif, with splashes of turquoise, bronze, and silver. It was loud, but not so loud you couldn’t hear each other. Conversation was comfortable. The restaurant specializes in Tapas type plates. Our waiter, Eduardo, suggested 2-4 per person. Felicia ordered the Stuffed Olives with Blue Cheese and Caper Aioli. It was good, especially if you love olives. She also tried the Fiocchy with Pears. It came in a Gorganzola sauce and the tanginess of the cheese paired with the sweetness of the pear made for a big hit around the table. Fifi liked her bite so much, she ordered another one to bring home. Francine requested what she later termed “the best Caipirinha ever.” Smooth yet strong enough to sip all evening. It is garnished with a raw sugar cane piece for added flair. She ordered the Beef Empanadas which were as you’d expect - beefy, spicy, and yummy. The spicy aioli was the best part. In keeping with her Latin theme, she also got the Churrasco, and thinly sliced grilled beef drizzled with a Chimichurri sauce. The beef was cooked to perfection, but the sauce could have had a bit more zip to it. Kindred Sisters — October 2011
Fifi ordered a bowl of the Lobster Bisque. Again the best ever. Smooth, creamy, with just a touch of hot sauce and sherry. She also had the New World Carpaccio, which is thinly sliced raw beef, wrapped around cucumber slivers and shoestring potatoes, with a slab of raw tuna on top. The different textures made for a very interesting dish that tasted divine. Fifi’s third dish was the Duck Breast. It was also served thinly sliced with a sherry port wine reduction. The duck was done to a T, with pink centers and crispy skin. Felix started with Kobe Beef Sliders. These minihamburgers, made from the most tender (and expensive) beef in the world, had a fried quail egg on top. Felix thought they were yummy, but Fifi found the texture of the Kobe not at all what she was expecting. Felix also had the Volcano Roll, delicious anywhere and done well here too. Just the right amount of fire and lots of lovely crab. Fifi decided that even though she was stuffed, everything else had been so good she had to try a dessert. She ordered the Ginger Crème Brulee. It did not disappoint. Crusty burnt sugar top, and creamy gingery goodness below. And it was warm! Fifi is reluctant to tell you how often in the past Crème Brulee came to the table ice cold. This one came garnished with fresh berries, and some more burnt, drizzled sugar which the table had to pass around to nibble on. The only other negative is the plethora if shoestring potatoes. They are overly abundant on nearly EVERY dish. But that’s it. With the plates averaging around 10 dollars, it’s not too pricey either. Saboré is a hit. We hope it lasts. Reservations strongly recommended. When you go, order the Fiocchy. You’ll be glad you did.
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Wonderland Adventures Capt. Karen Chadwick Notes: Search for the Bounty of the Sea Destination: Pepperfish Keys Florida’s Big Bend The day started out in typical fashion. Some of the passengers were late which was fine because I wasn’t ready anyway. The kids were running around getting underfoot helping out in their special way that makes getting organized take longer than it needs to. Adults dawdled in the shade chatting about things that were irrelevant to our departure. Diving masks, flippers, snorkels, water shoes, collecting bags, check. Fishing poles, license, tackle, pliers, knives, net and bait, check. Towels, sunscreen, cameras (don’t forget the batteries), hats, extra shirt, check. Throw cushion, life jackets, whistle, fire extinguisher, paddles, check. Way too many coolers filled with food and drinks of all types. Whew…perfect…we were still afloat. It would have been easier to put Wal-Mart on a barge and tow it behind us. Finally, we departed and idled out of the channel onto a calm sea under clear skies into low winds. Again, perfect. Everyone was in great spirits as we made our way toward Pepperfish Key, five miles distant. It took the “Priority” a bit longer than usual to cover the miles as she proudly accomplished bearing the maximum number of people and the hefty weight of all of our necessities. At last we reached our destination and the brave scallopers suited up and bailed out onto the sandbar in search of the succulent bivalves. The water cooled almost twenty degrees within a three week span from ninety-two to seventy-four degrees. Refreshing to say the least. The savvy searchers waded around the edges of the grassy patches picking up scallops and all things unrelated. Half a bag of hermit crabs, several left-
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handed whelks, and the occasional starfish were transported back to the boat for inspection and admiration and brief photo-op before being returned to their aquatic abodes. There were fewer numbers of scallops than in the recent weeks, due I suppose to the cooling temperature of the water. Eventually a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment set in to the minds of the harvesters. Encouraged by a few hunger pangs in their bellies, they returned to the boat to dry off and empty some of the contents of our wellpacked coolers into their anxious mouths. On the way back to the dock we stopped and fished for trout or anything else that came by to take a bite at our bait. The trout were not loaded up where I had planned for them to be but we did manage to land enough to get some healthy competition going over who caught the biggest fish. In my boat age is of no concern and apparently adults don’t mind setting the bar high for the kids by bragging about catching the biggest fish. Set the bar high! (Anita) Fortunately, bragging rights were skewed by the most exciting event of the day when Anita’s daughter caught a 3 ½ foot Bonnet Head Shark. It was a miracle the shark didn’t break off. It certainly had time too after going back and forth across the bow from side to side, getting the line wrapped around other peoples poles, under the boat, and back across the bow - you get the idea. Glenda, my trusty assistant, finally untangled and diffused the panicky mayhem and I scooped the shark up in the net. Well, I thought the moments before were panicky mayhem until I got the thrashing shark into the boat and onto the deck and that’s when the panicking really started. Their reactions could not have been out-done by throwing a live mouse into a circle of gossiping ladies at a Wednesday night church supper. Not that I would know. I’m just saying…anyway. Arms flew up and screams flew out. Everyone shrieked and jumped up on any available surface. Coolers, bow, and seats Kindred Sisters — October 2011
Ellen’s New Book Grand Central Publishing will publish a book by comedian and actress Ellen DeGeneres. The book, not yet titled, will take a look at her life through her humor. It is slated for publication in fall 2011. “I’m excited to be writing another book. I found that between my talk show, American Idol, and my late night blogging, I didn’t have enough ways to express myself,” said DeGeneres. Ellen DeGeneres’ distinctive comic voice has resonated with audiences from her first stand-up comedy appearances through her work today on television, film, and in the literary world. DeGeneres’ hit syndicated talk show, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” is now in its seventh season and has earned 29 Daytime Emmy awards. Additionally, DeGeneres has won 11 People’s Choice Awards. Recently, she took on a new role by joining American Idol as a judge. Her previous books, My Point And I Do Have One and The Funny Thing Is, were both New York Times bestsellers. excerpt from www.daemonsbooks.com
were covered with wet bare feet. Actually, it was a good place for them to be because that shark was really feisty and it could ruin your day by scraping off the top layer of your foot. Not that I would know. After much discussion about whether to keep or release her and a few quick photos, back into the sea she went. At that point everyone figured they had done enough scalloping and after fishing for a while longer, we headed back to the dock. The kids learned how to clean fish and scallops (which will be handy for me the next time they go out) and we stoked up the camp fire and had a nice roughin’ it dinner of pot roast and potatoes with a spicy chili appetizer. A perfect day on the water with full bellies by the fire…ahhh…the wonders of Wonderland. No phones, TV, or computer for just a little while. Perfect. Cheers, Capt. Karen
October 29 th 10:00am - 4:00pm Spend a Day with the Bats!
View the largest bats in the world Crafts & games for the whole family Local environmental vendors Educational talks Lots of local food and music Lubee Bat Conservancy 1309 NW 192 Ave Gainesville, FL Volunteers Needed! We are in need of volunteers to help insure the success of our event. If you would like to help please email batfest@lubee.org. Volunteers can help in a variety of activities.
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Home Van Pet Care Project by Elizabeth Howard, Project Coordinator
Our primary mission is to feed the pets of the homeless and hungry people in our community. We are an all volunteer group, so all donations can go to the benefit of the animals. We have several projects in process at this time and volunteers are needed to give fresh ideas, energy, and time. We’re planning a pet food drive that will happen in November and we need several volunteers to plan and carry it out. Please let us know if you can help. Looking toward the future, in order to increase donations of pet food and funds, we’re considering an on-going table at a street market. Such tables need staff so volunteers will also be needed for this. We’re also seeking volunteers to help pick up donations, take pet food to storage areas, prepare food for distribution and then distribute the pet food. Our major distribution time is on Wednesdays at the Downtown Public Library and this has proved to be a compatible venue. We also go to campsites to distribute food and we help with transport of animals and people to clinics for spay/neuter and medical needs. In August and September we were able to help quite a number of dogs who live with homeless people. We will usually hear through people who know us that there are dogs at a camp who need
"Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it." ~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Page 10
help. In August we helped Tanya and Dan to have their adult dog neutered and receive vaccinations. A young pup they had adopted was also neutered and vaccinated. At another camp we found a young dog in need of spay and an older dog who needed to be updated on vaccinations. The same at the camp next door. The cats were not neglected, as we continued to provide the food for the Tent City Tribe, as well as for several individual cats of the homeless in campsites around our area. We link with local free and low cost clinics and they are a great asset to the animals. We are also associated with the Home Van, a local organization long known for their care and compassion in meeting the needs of homeless people. Home Van Pet Care needs pet foods for dogs and cats, preferably bags of good quality dry food. We need to increase our supplies with the cooler weather of fall and winter just around the corner, when dogs, cats and people all need to increase their food intake. To make arrangements, contact Elizabeth Howard, Coordinator, at 352-473-9423, holisticliz@hotmail.com for donation site in NE Gainesville or Jan Zak, Volunteer, at 352-3724305, jzak17@yahoo.com for donation site in SW Gainesville and possible pick of larger donations. For general information and to volunteer, contact Coordinator Elizabeth Howard, 352-473-9423, holisticliz@hotmail.com. Financial contributions can be made payable to Home Van Pet Care Project, Inc., and mailed c/o Elizabeth Howard, P.O. Box 14305, Gainesville, FL 32604. You can also donate by Pay Pal on our blog, www.homevanpetcareproject.blogspot.com. All goods and monetary donations are greatly appreciated and tax deductible. Kindred Sisters — October 2011
Saturday Brunch! Emiliano's is proud to introduce our new Saturday Brunch. Now you don't have to wait till Sunday for your favorite brunch items! Cuban Benedicts, Guava-Strawberry Stuffed French Toast, Tortilla Espanola, Chorizo Breakfast Burritos and much, much more. Every Saturday we will offer great drink specials like our $5 Bloody Marys and $5 Classic Mojitos. Breakfast items will be available 10am to 1pm and lunch will be available 10am to 4pm! As always, reservations are accepted.
Emiliano's Café, 7 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville 352-375-7381, www.emilianoscafe.com Mon - Sat: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Sun: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Important Dates October: LGBT History Month LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements.
Oct 11: National Coming Out Day National Coming Out Day is an internationallyobserved civil awareness day for coming out and discussion about gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues. It is observed by members of the LGBT communities and their supporters (often referred to as "allies").
Oct 1313-17: Ally Week Ally Week is a national youth-led effort empowering students to be allies against anti-LGBT bullying, harassment and name-calling in K-12 schools. It was created by youth members of the GLSEN National JumpStart Student Leadership Team.
Oct 26: Intersex Awareness Day Intersex Awareness Day is the (inter)national day of grass-roots action to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital cosmetic surgeries on intersex children.
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Letter to Bella, and Other Girls With Blue Shoes by Melissa Wardy
because it makes it easier for them to sell their stuff. Since boys and girls don’t grow in boxes, you Your mom told me all about your awesome blue can see how really goofy this is. But I have to be shoes. I like blue. My little girl, Amelia, she loves honest with you, there are a lot of grown ups who blue because it is the color of the ocean. But if you don’t question these pink and blue boxes, and then asked her, she would tell you her favorite color is they teach that thinking to their kids, and then their rainbow. Rainbows are so nice because they include kids lose their imaginations. Those are the kinds of all of the colors. kids who say stuff to you at school about your blue I heard from your mom that someone shoes. at school said your shoes were for boys. Bella, your blue shoes are double Maybe because they were blue or scoop awesome, it is just that people maybe because Buzz Lightyear was on have lost their imaginations. Little them. At our house, we say, “Colors girls like you, with sparks in their are for everyone.” Sometimes people eyes and fires in their hearts, you get mixed up about that because they challenge what they think and expect don’t think about it very hard. That from girls and they don’t know what makes me feel frustrated. All you have to do. You make people think harder to do is look around the world and and that scares them. know that colors are for everyone. The thing is, Little Girlfriend, that But Bella, isn’t that silly! How could people have become so narrowyour blue Buzz Lightyear shoes be for minded about what girls can do or boys if colors are for everyone and what girls can like that real girls like Buzz Lightyear is from a movie made you and like my Amelia don’t fit into for all kids and you are a girl standing their little pink boxes. You pop right in those shoes! I think people get out of them. Rip them at the corners. confused about that, because they Knock the top right off. think something is only for boys Dear Bella,
because they never took the time to consider girls. I think people should consider girls.
And you should. There is nothing in this world that is off limits to you. There is no Since you are four years old, you know a lot of stuff, space nor dream nor challenge that you can’t and you know that girls can like or do anything boys conquer. There is no set of rules you must follow, no appropriate way to act. There is no person who can. And boys can like or do anything girls can. holds the right to tell you what to think. You, Bella, Things are kind of silly right now because grown are the great-great-granddaughter of a generation ups keep getting in the way of kids, and some grown ups who are in charge of the companies that of women who fought like heroes to make sure make stuff for kids like toys and clothes, they don’t there were no more pink boxes to stuff little girls into. Somewhere along the way, we forgot those have good imaginations like you and I do. These lessons and grown ups let things get messed up. grown ups try to fit kids into little boxes that are Bella with your blue shoes, we really need girls like labeled “Boy” or “Girl”, and then they only let you. We need you to remind people what real little certain colors or ideas into each box. They do that Page 12
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girls are like. We need you to remind people that little girls can do anything. I’ll tell you a secret, and you can tell your mom, but I think if grown ups got out of the way of little girls, little girls would have the space to become so amazing and so powerful the Earth would shake right to it’s core and when the ground moves, all those people who lost their imaginations would fall right over. So Kiddo, next time someone says something to you about something you like, or a color you are wearing or what you look like, just politely remind them they have lost their imaginations. Rude comments will come your way and you just need to brush them away like a bothersome fly. The problem is not you, the problem is them and the limitations they do not challenge. In fact, take a look at all of these girls, just like you, proving them wrong. Take a look at these girls, because you fit right in. You fit right in. Make the ground shake, Baby Girl. Love, Melissa excerpt from www.msmagazine.com (Photo of Bella by her mother, Kelly Miller)
Kicking Up Dirt (Bike) by Rainbow Williams
There’s a new TV commercial, where a motocross bike zooms up and brakes, the helmet comes off, and a beautiful young blonde says in sign language: “Welcome to my world, the world of Red Bull! Thanks so much, Ashley Fiolek!” Ashley is a St. Augustine, Florida resident, attended Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, and has been riding since she was 7. Now at 20, she is hitting some big wins and currently leading the overall WMX Class standings. You can keep up with her ranking at www.allsports.com/motocross/series-info and watch the commercial at www.youtube.com/watch? v=g2i2gvZMgw4. She gave an email interview to DRIFT, our local progressive lifestyle magazine, and has over 3000 twitter followers (and growing). Her book, Kicking Up Dirt, was published last year. She is one to watch! And a Florida Gurl too!
www.ashleyfiolek.com
Hot off the Press: Love Your Body Posters! Join NOW Foundation in celebrating Love Your Body Day on Oct. 19. Get in the spirit by ordering the 2011 poster (and other products). Supplies are limited!
www.loveyourbody.nowfoundation.org
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WhatÊs Happening? Oct 1, 9-3pm: Basic Organic Workshop Hands-on organic gardening experience at Crones’ Cradle Conserve, an organic farm located at 6411 NE 217th Pl in Citra, FL. Space is limited. Call for details. 352-595-3377, www.cronescradleconserve.com Oct 1, 10am: Fall Harvest & Peanut Festival 23rd Annual Fall Harvest & Peanut Festival in Heritage Park in Williston, FL. Great food, Great Fun, Family Events, Something for everyone. Oct 1, 10-3pm: Dudley Farm Quilt Show Traditional, appliquéd, & vintage quilts. Traditional music. Fee: $5/vehicle, up to 8 occupants. Dudley Farm Historic State Park is located on State Road 26 between Newberry and Gainesville. 352-472-1142 Oct 1, 11:30am: Feminist Brunch Join Gainesville Area NOW for a Feminist Brunch at Civilization, 1511 NW 2nd St. www.gainesvillenow.org Oct 2, 1:30pm: Drums & Dance Learn about the biological origins of music. Buy one, get one free on adult admission to Wild Music exhibit. Performances include The Scribe Tribe, a group that performs poetry readings accompanied by musical instruments, Djembe fola, a West African hand drumming group, and The Imposters, a Beatles tribute band. FL Museum of Natural History, 315 Hull Rd, Gainesville. 352-273-2062 Oct 2, 5pm: Women’s Dinner & Movie Relax with the gals, enjoy a nice dinner, & catch a movie -- all for just $5! Can you think of a better way to spend a Sunday evening?! See full details on outside back cover. Oct 2, 5:30pm: Lawton Chiles Gala The Gala is the premier annual fundraiser for our local Democratic Party. Meet candidates & office holders. Dinner, silent auction, music/dancing, & lots more to keep you busy! Tickets: $75 ($40 for students). UF Hilton, 1714 SW 34th St, Gainesville. www.alachuacountydemocraticparty.org Oct 4: Rainbow Bingo Play bingo on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Pride Community Center, 3131 NW 13th St. Fun, Cash Page 14
Prizes! Early bird bingo at 6:30pm. Regular bingo at 7pm. $15 at the door includes all early bird & regular games. Food available for purchase. www.gainesvillepride.org Oct 6, 5:30pm: Domestic Violence Walk October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join Peaceful Paths for the first Domestic Violence Walk for Awareness! Details at www.peacefulpaths.org Oct 6, 7pm: Victory III Cruise Come experience the beauty of St. Augustine's historical landmarks from the water while enjoying spectacular views, live entertainment, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, & prize drawings. Boarding begins at 6:30 from the downtown City Marina. Cost: $35/person. www.staugustinelighthouse.com Oct 7-9: Womyn's Festival Annual Women’s Campout Weekend at Roy's Hideaway Campground in Collins, GA! The $15 Saturday concert fee includes a BBQ at 2pm. Live concert performances start at 8pm! Drinks and Dancing! Bonfire! www.royshideaway.com Oct 8, 10am-noon: Literacy Festival Don’t miss the 23rd Annual Family Literacy Festival held at the Headquarters Library, 401 E University Ave, and the Matheson Museum, 513 E University Ave, Gainesville. For more info call 352-334-3929. Oct 8: Ocala Scottish Highland Games Experience the sights and sounds of Scottish and Irish heritage. Watch the Scottish athletes battle it out & listen to the soothing sounds of the bag pipes while you enjoy Silver Springs, Florida’s Natures Theme Park. www.silversprings.com Oct 8, 6pm: Haunted Moonlight Hike Hike a 1 mile haunted trail in the moonlight through the woods of Gold Head State Park in Keystone Heights, FL. You never know what ghost and goblins will come to greet you. Fee: $3/person. 352-473-4701 Oct 11-13, 7:30pm: Cirque Du Soleil Dralion Dralion is the fusion of ancient Chinese circus tradition and the avant-garde approach of Cirque du Soleil. The show's name is drawn from its two main symbols: the dragon, representing the East, and the lion, Kindred Sisters — October 2011
WhatÊs Happening? representing the West. Dralion derives much of its inspiration from Eastern philosophy with its perpetual quest for harmony between humankind and nature. Tickets: $75 & up. UF’s O'Connell Center. www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu Oct 11-16: Falling Leaves 2011 Come play in the Stone Age! Classes include Hide Tanning, Friction Fires, Sustainable Living Skills, Medicinal Plants, & much more. Week: $210; Day Pass: $65. Approx 20 classes offered each day in LaFayette, GA. www.primitiveskills.org Oct 14-16, 9-5pm: Alligator Fest Experience both a Native American gathering with dancers, musicians, artisans, and traders and a living history event that includes a reenactment of the 11 September 1836 Seminole War Battle of San Felasco hammock. The entire family will enjoy the Annual Alligator Festival which celebrates the early history of Columbia County Florida, before 1859, when Alligator Town was renamed Lake City. Free with park admission. O’Leno State Park, 410 S.E. O'Leno Park Rd, High Springs. 386-454-1853
Society's judged orchid show will coincide with the Fall Plant Sale and will take place inside the entrance building. Kanapaha, 4700 SW 58th Dr, Gainesville. www.kanapaha.org Oct 15-16: Cedar Key Seafood Festival Over 200 arts and crafts exhibits, live music, & great local seafood in City Park in Cedar Key. 9am-5pm each day. Plus, an open house at the lighthouse on Seahorse Key, the big island 3 miles to the west of Cedar Key. Explore the lighthouse, look at the exhibits, and wander this beautiful island. Shuttle boats available at City Marina. Oct 15, 9-3pm: Fall Natural Foods Gala at Crones’ Cradle Conserve, an organic farm located at 6411 NE 217th Pl in Citra, FL. 352-595-3377, www.cronescradleconserve.com Oct 15, 10am: Fall Market Festival in Historic Downtown Newberry. Arts, Crafts, Games, Entertainment, & the Annual BBQ Cook-Off.
Oct 14, 6pm: Pride Awards Dinner & Auction Part of Gainesville Pride Days! (see pg 3 for details) Oct 14, 6-11pm: CMC’s 18th Anniversary Party October marks 18 years of operations for the Civic Media Center! Join us at the beautiful Prairie Creek Lodge for an evening of food, fun, & music. All are welcome. www.civicmediacenter.org Oct 14, 7:30pm: “Fire and Ice” Dance Alive National Ballet presents “Fire and Ice” which celebrates the passion of the Olympics with music, art, and dance. Combining the best of both classical and contemporary ballet, “Fire and Ice” blasts onto the stage with beauty and drama. Join us for a social before the show at 6pm in Fackler Foyer. Tickets: $25-35. Phillips Center, 315 Hull Rd, Gainesville. www.performingarts.ufl.edu Oct 15-16: Orchid Show & Fall Plant Sale Don’t miss Kanapaha Botanical Gardens’ Open House & Fall Plant Sale. Admission is free. Hrs: 9am-5pm. In addition to viewing the gardens, vendors will be selling a wide variety of plants. The American Orchid Kindred Sisters — October 2011
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WhatÊs Happening? Oct 15, 11-4pm: Ocala Pride Fest at the Ocala Boat Basin at Ray Wayside Park, SR 40 at the Ocklawaha Bridge. Oct 16: National Feral Cat Day! Operation Catnip of Gainesville offers FREE spay/ neuter for community cats from Alachua County from 7am to 7pm! 352-380-0940 Oct 16, 10am: "Community and Friends Sunday" Part of Gainesville Pride Days! (see pg 3 for details) Oct 16, 11am: "Songs of Courage" Part of Gainesville Pride Days! (see pg 3 for details) Oct 16, 12-3pm: Annual Pride Picnic Part of Gainesville Pride Days! (see pg 3 for details) Oct 18, 5:30pm: Women’s Health Join Health Coach Brandi Adair for a free workshop where you’ll learn about Women’s Health. Wild Iris Books, 802 W University Ave, Gainesville. Oct 18, 7:30pm: "The President's Own" A free performance from "The President's Own" United States Marine Band. The Marine Band is America's oldest continuously active professional music organization. Founded in 1798, the band has performed for every U.S. President since John Adams. Phillips Center, 315 Hull Rd, Gainesville. www.performingarts.ufl.edu Oct 19: Love Your Body Day Oct 20, 7pm: HRCNCF Film Screening Part of Gainesville Pride Days! (see pg 3 for details) Oct 21, 7-10pm: Thread Pit & Friends Art Show Thread Pit, Inc. is very pleased to announce it's first ever Thread Pit and Friends Art Show! Please join us for a night of art, hors d'oeuvres, drinks, activities, & fresh conversations. Thread Pit, 2031 NW 6th St, Gainesville. Oct 22, 8-5pm: McIntosh 1890s Festival Crafts, jewelry, antiques, art, & more in downtown McIntosh, FL. Rain or Shine! www.friendsofmcintosh.org Page 16
Oct 22: Gainesville Pride Parade & Festival Part of Gainesville Pride Days! (see pg 3 for details) Oct 22, 1-4pm: Sacred Earth Bazaar Natural stone jewelry, stones for healing, crystals, pendulums, Tarot Readings, castile soap, goat milk & cheese, gemstone jewelry, mosaic art & jewelry, Reiki, Stone Healing, Nutritional Blood Analysis, Chakra Unlocking, Massage, Aura Photos, Moon Astrology Readings, Palmistry, & more! Gainesville Chiropractic will offer free spinal screenings and digital orthotics scans. Krishna lunch will be serving complete meals, 11am till 2pm, $5. Sacred Earth Center, 3131 NW 13th St #41, Gainesville. www.sacredearthcenter.org Oct 22-23, 10-5pm: ButterflyFest A Celebration of Wings and Backyard Things! ButterflyFest is dedicated to increasing awareness of Florida's butterflies as fun, fascinating ambassadors to the natural world. Shop from vendors with various butterfly related items & visit educational booths. FL Museum of Natural History, 315 Hull Rd, Gainesville. www.flmnh.ufl.edu Oct 22-23, 12-6pm: Asian Festival A celebration of Asian Culture! Acrobats, Dance, Music, Martial Arts, Food, & more! Admission: $5. Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville. 352393-8537 Oct 22-26: Friends of the Library Book Sale at 430 N Main St in Gainesville. Oct 23: Gainesville Solar Tours From 11am till noon, meet local solar contractors, energy professionals, & sustainability educators to learn about solar technologies and energy advancements (meet at Bo Diddley Plaza). From 13pm, tour local homes that have put these technologies to use. www.ufases.org Oct 23, 6:30pm: Pride Garden Party Part of Gainesville Pride Days! (see pg 3 for details)
Don’t forget to inform us of your up-coming events!! Just email KindredSisters@gmail.com. Kindred Sisters — October 2011
WhatÊs Happening? Oct 23, TBA: Women’s Roller Derby Gainesville Roller Rebels vs. Thunder City Derby Sirens! Skate Station, 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville. Tickets: $8/adv, $12/door (available at Sweet Dreams Ice Cream, 3437 W University Ave in Gainesville, or at www.BrownPaperTickets.com). Oct 25, 7:30pm: Feminist Open Mic Don’t miss the Feminist Open Mic hosted by poet extraordinaire Johnny Rocket! Meets the last Tuesday of every month with the intention of providing an open, welcoming, and respectful venue for people to perform music, poetry, etc. All genders/sexual orientations welcome. Contact depazjr@gmail.com for more info. Wild Iris Books, 802 W University Ave. Oct 27, 6:30pm: Zombies in the Library! Lurch on down to the library for our "night to dismember"! Learn the Thriller dance. Come dressed in your Zombie best (or worst)! Our zombie make-up artists will be on hand to help complete your look. Tower Road Library, 3020 SW 75th St. 352-333-2840 Oct 29, 10-4pm: Florida Bat Festival Spend a Day with the Bats! Come and view the largest bats in the world. Crafts, local environmental vendors, educational talks, food, music, & more. Lubee Bat Conservancy, 1309 NW 192nd Ave, Gainesville, FL. www.batconservancy.org Oct 29, 10am: High Springs Fall Festival Food, Vendors, Rotary Car Show, & more at James Paul Park in High Springs, FL. Oct 29-30: Micanopy Fall Harvest Festival Hundreds of vendors in beautiful historic Micanopy, FL. The Micanopy Festival is going green! Food vendors are required to use biodegradable products. Look for recycle collection containers at the festival. Hours: Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 9am-4pm. www.micanopyfallfestival.org Oct 30, 2pm: Tales and Tutus Spine tingling fun as Gainesville Ballet Theater performs ballet, jazz, & modern dances to invoke the spirit of the Halloween season. Headquarters Library, 401 E University Ave, Gainesville. 352-334-3900 Oct 31: Samhain, Halloween, Feast of the Dead Kindred Sisters — October 2011
Ongoing Events AA Meetings in Gainesville LGBT Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings on Sundays at 7:30pm at Pride Center, 3131 NW 13th St. AA Meetings in St. Augustine LGBT AA Meetings held at 7pm on Saturdays at Flagler Hospital in the Alicia room. Buy Local at the Weekly Farm Market! Everything Fresh. Everything Local. Every Sunday, 25pm. Fresh baked bread, Farm fresh eggs & produce, Unique ethnic cuisines, Homemade soaps, candles, & more! Citizens Co-op Courtyard, 435 S Main St, Gainesville. www.citizensco-op.com Confidential HIV & STD Testing - FREE 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month at 4-6pm at the Pride Center, 3131 NW 13th St, Gainesville. Craft Market Local artists/crafters sell their treasures! Last Sunday of each month at noon-5pm at The Doris, 716 N Main St, Gainesville. Food! Music! Farm Stead Saturday Saturdays, 9am-3pm, at Crones’ Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217th Pl in Citra, FL. Farm Tours & Organic Produce! 352-595-3377 Gainesville Area NOW Meetings Gainesville Area National Organization for Women meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at the Pride Center, 3131 NW 13th St. Public Welcome. www.gainesvillenow.org Gainesville Area Women’s Network GAWN is the friendliest networking in town. Supportive women gather for lunch, to network & learn from each other & guest speakers. Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Sweetwater Branch Inn. To register, call 352-215-1621. www.gawn.org Gainesville Women's Choir All are welcome; no experience needed. Rehearsals every Wednesday at 7pm at Pride Center, 3131 NW Page 17
WhatÊs Happening? 13th St Ste 62. For more info email gainesvillecommunitychoir@gmail.com or call Ruth at 352-538-4927. Interweave A group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, & transgender individuals & their heterosexual allies. Meets at 6:30pm on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville, 4225 NW 34th St. Potluck, presentation, & discussion. Lesbian Readings & Potluck Come and eat good food, bring something you have written that you want to share, and/or come and listen to others read. Some womyn come just to the potluck, some just to the readings, and some to both. It's good communion with a small group of womyn as we share our stories and food. Normally every 3rd Saturday of the month (sometimes changes). Time: 6:30 - Potluck; 7:30 - Readings. Held at different womyn’s houses, always handicap accessible. Info: Madeline 352-335-3138, Bridget 352-485-1453. Melrose Music & Refreshments CoffeeTalk at the Shake Rag Art & Culture Center every Wednesday, 10am - noon, in the Old Gothic Church, 301 SR 26, downtown Melrose. Join us for cool art, great music, stimulating conversation, poetry, & maybe dancing. We have the coffee…bring fruit or pastry to share. 352-475-2924 www.shakeragarts.org Stonewall Democrats of Alachua County LGBT Democrats & supporters meet monthly on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6pm at the Alachua County Democratic Hdqtrs, 901 NW 8th Ave #A-3. Transgender Gainesville Discussion Group Meets on 1st Wednesday each month at 7pm at Wild Iris Books, 802 W University Ave, & focuses on education for the public. Meetings on 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 7pm are closed support meetings held at the Pride Center, 3131 NW 13th St. What the Animals Tell Me Every Wednesday at 8:30pm Flash Silvermoon hosts a live internet radio show for animal lovers. Listen to the live stream or check the archives later: www.internetvoicesradio.com Page 18
Youth Discussion Group PCCNCF hosts a weekly “Youth Discussion Group” for GLBT youth between the ages of 14 & 18 years old on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30pm at the Pride Center, 3131 NW 13th St, Gainesville. FMI call 352377-8915
Coon Hollo Corn Maze Sept 30th - Oct 30th Coon Hollo is the perfect fall family activity! Come enjoy our 5 acre interactive crop maze, hayride to feed cows, farm train rides, tire swings, corn cribs and much more! New this year is our one of a kind "Pasture Putt-Putt" golf course and watch the goats climb up the "Goat Treehouse"!
All this is included in admission price. (Adults: $8.50) Fridays: 4pm-9pm Saturdays: Noon-9pm Sundays: 2pm-7pm Coon Hollo Farms 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy, FL
www.coonhollocornmaze.com
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We Already Passed the E. R. A. by Nancy Breeze "These seats are SO comfortable! No wonder the boys don't want to give them up!" "Don't forget, Nancy, there are actually some females in the Florida Legislature!," Pat Paul reminds me. "Oh look! There's Ellen Hone from Orlando -- up at the podium! What's she doing?" Both women lean back in their soft reclining chairs and turn their attention to the front of the room. Ellen reads from a paper: Section 1. Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex. Section 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article. Section 3. This amendment shall take effect two years after the date of ratification. Then she states, "Now we need to vote." The entire group of women from all over Florida rise from their seats to shout, "Aye!" in unison! And the E. R. A. is passed! Not too soon either. There was just time to exit the state house before those 'other representatives' would return from their lunch break. And possibly before the police would be called! Was this a fantasy? A dream? Not really. This was May, 1978, the Mothers Day March on Tallahassee! Donna Burnell and some other women had the idea. They worked on it for months, organizing people, getting sponsorships from local N. O. W., Gainesville Area Women's Center and other groups. Screen Arts had even produced "Mother's Day March for the E. R. A.!" t-shirts. Kindred Sisters — October 2011
Finally convoys of vehicles filled with women and supportive men had spent the day driving from places as far away as Miami, to converge on Tallahassee the night before. When we arrived there was a huge rally. Rosalie Miller, on the megaphone, led us in lots of political cheers! That evening we all met to plan our 'takeover' of the legislature. This action was to be all women -those whose jobs wouldn't be jeopardized by participating. Many of us who worked at the Gainesville Women's Health Center were there. We knew it was serious, when Linda Bassham cautioned us to be sure to have our current driver’s licenses, in case of arrest. Although we were very nervous, entering the legislature as the representatives departed for lunch was unbelievably simple. I guess they thought we were a bunch of tourists! It was surprisingly easy for each one of us to slip into a comfy 'legislator' seat! Once the vote was taken, however, we did not tarry! When we left the capitol we marched to the Governor's office to stage a sit-in. Later, on the evening news, we watched as the announcer proclaimed that the E. R. A. had been PASSED that day in Florida! The follow-up, however, was not so pretty. Hard liners were against the bill, and one Florida legislator, Dempsy Barron, managed to scuttle the ratification attempt altogether. By 1982, when only three more states were needed, time had run out. And since then, some legislatures have rescinded their favorable votes. Maybe a new group of activists in this new century will succeed! Page 19
Another Girl, Another Planet by Bernadette Giacomazzo
They came from outer space, but their emotions are all too human. So begins the tale of Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same, the first feature-length film from director Madeleine Olnek. Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same tracks the adventures and misadventures of three love-lorn aliens from the planet Zots, a tiny orb near Saturn’s rings. Their superiors have banished them to New York City—a place where aliens often go unnoticed—to rid them of their emotions, which are toxic to Zots’ environment. Their mission: get their hearts broken on Earth, which the aliens’ leaders believe will be a piece of cake. Two of the aliens, Zylar (Jackie Monahan), the promiscuous and sassy one, and Barr (Cynthia Kaplan), her codependent and clutchy sidekick, fall into a hapless romance with each other. The third extraterrestrial, Zoinx (Susan Ziegler), becomes enchanted with a shy greeting-card store clerk named Jane (Lisa Haas). Since Jane’s assertiveness-issues therapist has encouraged her to go on more dates, Jane asks Zoinx out—totally unaware that the tall, bald being who speaks only in monotone is a galactic interloper. While the relationships develop, the aliens and Earthling are being tracked by two Men in Black from a certain U.S. security agency. As the agents tail them on visits to Coney Island and coffee houses, Zoinx is caught off guard when she finds herself in love with Jane, and knowing she must return to Zots. Zylar and Barr need to process their lesbian drama before getting back on the ship. Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same is a knowing mash-up of lo-fi romantic comedy and sci-fi B-movie with an Atomic Age pulp twist. But within the kitschy framework, real humanity emerges. "[The film] is a comedy about the romantic despair that one can experience at the thought that there is truly no one out there for them. Why is it so difficult to meet someone who is compatible? Why do we engage in certain prescribed courtship rituals? Focusing on someone who is alien to our culture lets us look at these romantic assumptions in a new way,” Olnek says. A prolific screenwriter and director, Olnek honed her skills in downtown NYC venues with more than 20 produced plays—all comedies—which enjoyed sellout runs. At the time, comedies that focused directly on lesbian themes were unusual, and frequently consigned her work to edgy performance spaces rather than true theaters. Switching to independent film, Olnek studied filmmaking at Columbia University, where she was awarded the William Goldman Screenwriting Fellowship and the Adrienne Shelly Award/Grant for Best Female Director. "Telling stories about romantic love between women often guarantees that you will be working in a distinctly low-budget tradition,” Olnek admits. “I decided to exploit sci-fi as the most successfully realized of the low-budget B-movie genres, and meld it with a kind of a parody/homage to the best/worst ‘earnest lowbudget’ authentic women’s love stories—the kind of movie that hasn’t been seen since Go Fish. The ‘shlocky’ B-movie aspects of the film—shots of handmade tiny spaceships and cheesy special effects—combined with the documentary feel of the footage could come together in a unique combination to create a genre of its own." But she had a more, shall we say, supernatural reason for why she chose that path. "When we were working on the piece in the editing room, I stumbled across an Internet story that a UFO was hovering over Chelsea for an entire day," she said. "Although it was mere blocks from my apartment, and although it was covered on several major networks and newspapers, no one in my building mentioned it. There was something amazing about the synchronicity of the event—it was like the city was telling the story along with me—so of course we had to stick it in the movie." excerpt from www.gomag.com/article/another_girl_another_plan/ Page 20
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Lesbian Pioneers Still Fighting for Marriage Equality by Nadine
Ruth Berman and Connie Kurtz got married and they plan on telling everyone including the IRS. The two movement pioneers were plaintiffs in the legal case that paved the way for domestic partnership benefits in New York. Now they intend to fight to ensure their New York marriage is recognized by the Federal government and here in Florida. They've joined an effort called RefuseToLie.org by committing to identify themselves as married on their taxes and other government documents despite laws that tell gay couples to disavow their spouses. The tax law is now so confusing and contradictory when it comes to the treatment of gay married couples that even the IRS says they can’t provide guidance. Ruth and Connie have been longtime Equality Florida supporters and sources of inspiration. They have been the focus of an award-winning documentary called Ruth and
#1 Resource for LGBT Equality in Florida Equality Florida has launched their dramatically redesigned website which offers up-to-date information on all of Equality Florida's issues and events. They hope to make www.eqfl.org your #1 resource for LGBT equality in Florida.
Connie: Every Room in the House. We salute these wonderful women for their decades of love for each other and for the LGBT community. Thank you for continuing to fight for our right to full equality under the law. excerpt from www.eqfl.org
Get informed and be inspired by exciting new interactive content including videos, publications, and resource kits. Then, visit often to stay involved in the latest efforts to secure full equality for Florida's LGBT community.
New Program Offers Free Spay/Neuter for Area Pets SNAP (Spay/Neuter Alachua's Pets) is a new program providing free spay/neuter for the pets of low income families in Alachua and surrounding counties. Funded by a grant awarded to Gainesville Pet Rescue by the Florida Animal Fund, SNAP enables GPR to provide the surgery free, for up to 300 pets. Sterilizing these animals will prevent unwanted litters of kittens and puppies that would ultimately be euthanized. Spaying and neutering makes a big difference: Just one unaltered female dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 puppies in only six years. In seven years, one female cat and her offspring can produce an incredible 420,000 kittens! Gainesville Pet Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of unwanted animals and promoting responsible pet ownership through adoptions, spay/ neuter, and education. 352-692-4773, www.gainesvillepetrescue.org Kindred Sisters — October 2011
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In Memoriam: Ann Maureen (Kim) McKaig by Pat the Plumber
My closest and cherished friend for 34 years, loving partner for 7 of those years, passed away on August 18. "There's angels walking around this earth disguised as people." --- Fannie Flagg in her classic novel "Fried Green Tomatoes." Ann was one of those angels. She was a dedicated Womyn's Words staff volunteer for 10 years; she greeted everyone at the Women's Energy Bank/ Womyn's Words table at Circus McGirkis, Gulfport Womyn's Festival, Ann Southcombe's Kinship With Animals fundraiser, the Amy Boyd/ Fallopian Tubes fundraiser, the WEB yard sale at Bettye Jordan's home, the Female-to-Feline table at Brigit Books street fair, Carnivale Diversite at King of Peace, LIFT luncheons & picnics, and numerous community events. She was part of the unforgettable "Cabin M" group at Robin Tyler's Southern Womyn's Music Festival, volunteering for breakfast kitchen duty with Sunny Neal. She supported local artists and musicians especially the Fallopian Tubes and the late Melody Givins. Her favorite concert was "Sensible Shoes" featuring The Phoenix Women's Voices Rising & No More Silence. This most gentle of women, so giving and welcoming, non-judgmental, perceptive and intelligent, respectful and reverent of nature, so serene in her spirit and spirituality; so quietly courageous - Ann is now at peace from the insidious heartbreak of cancer.
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“A Parallel Revolution” - The Film I am the director, cinematographer, and editor of “A Parallel Revolution”, a unique documentary telling the story of the lesbian movement from 1975 to 1990 through interviews with lesbians in Canada and the US who contributed to the making of this incredible revolution. To bring this amazing story to the big screen, I still need $20,000. “A Parallel Revolution” will give voice to lesbians who wanted to change the world, who questioned everything, including gender roles, social norms and structures, racism and the oppression of women. Who created women-only spaces, wrote, composed music, made art and staged “happenings”. We need to remember the radical spirit of these women who took control of their lives so others could too. In 2010, I filmed ten interviews in Montréal and more than twenty interviews in the US with provocative lesbian writers and activists, visiting women’s lands in Vermont, Alabama, and Arizona. I have been editing the film since January 2011 and am now preparing the soundtrack. The NFB and Prim (a video production house) will be contributing services. The documentary is scheduled to open in the fall 2012. Your donation—in any amount—will be greatly appreciated and will contribute to the completion of this unique exploration of lesbian culture. • A $250 donation will grant you a DVD copy of the documentary. • With a $500 donation you will be publicly acknowledged in the credits. • With a $1,500 donation you will be credited as a financial partner for the film. Although I cannot provide you with a tax receipt, you will receive my heartfelt thanks and a confirmation of your donation. This fundraising request is open until November 15th. If you know of a foundation or an organization that would like to support this project please let me know! For more information you can contact me at parallelrev@gmail.com. Sincerely, Myriam Fougère
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AstroFlash Hard to believe that the autumn winds are finally blowing some cool Libran air around. September's New Libra Moon on the 27 refreshes and draws some much needed balance into the picture for all of us. By the beginning of October we have the Sun, Mercury, Saturn, asteroid Juno and Venus all in Libra. We may find it harder to take action and be decisive because we will always see both sides of the situation; however, we will all be inclined to be more fair and considerate. With Juno and Venus Conjunct on Oct.2 we may be hearing more wedding bells and perhaps even more positive rulings on Gay Marriage. With expansive Jupiter in Venus ruled Taurus, the Goddess of Love will have ample opportunity to pump in some good vibes for our relationships but here's the catch, we must be willing to transform ourselves and our relationships with all the challenging energies from the Outer Planets Uranus and Pluto hammering away subtly and or radically to open our hearts and minds. As the month begins we see Uranus in 2 degrees of Aries and Pluto is 4 degrees of Capricorn making a pretty tight square. This is one of the big energies that has had the world shake, rattle and rolling within and without. Revolution is in the air and the level of political and economic dissatisfaction is reaching a fever pitch at home and abroad. While the average person struggles to put food on the table and a roof over their families heads, the Repugs play the No game even rejecting their own past policies if they come from a Democratic mouth and the Dems are sounding more and more like the Repugs everyday. Is this Libra run amuck? At this point a Third Party would return us to a bi partisan system! By the Full Moon in Aries on Oct. 11 some of that anger and frustration could easily spill over into violence in the streets of some big cities. In ancient times, the Aries Full Moon was called the Blood Moon and it was a time of animal sacrifices as well as a time of blessings the animals. This is a good night to keep your critters indoors and well monitored as they may get feistier and more likely to get in trouble somehow. I personally avoid places where large groups congregate or where people tend to get aggressive or out of control, i.e. bars, stadiums, rough sections of town, etc. The late great Marion Weinstein used to tell us about this on her radio show, Marion's Cauldron on WBAI in NYC. She was so right too because whenever I ignored that caution, I was very sorry. So just passin' it on. Because the Full Arian Moon is in the middle of the week it will be easier to avoid such gatherings. Here at Moonhaven, we usually do a circle for all the Full Moons and we will certainly be sending out prayers for Peace and Healing. Fortunately by this Full Moon, Uranus will be retrograding away from the Pluto Square a bit which will help not inflame the energies further. Full Moons always offer us the ability to blend and transform the opposite energies represented by the Moon and the Sun, in this case, Aries and Libra, the Self and the Other, Independence and Intimacy. We can try to discover just how it could feel to live beyond a world of dualities which is part of what the grand evolution is about. By the 13th Saturn and the Sun will conjoin at 20 degrees of Libra which could bring a bit of heaviness to the day but perhaps more order Page 24
and less chaos. The first part of the month will be all about how to make things fair, not that they will be, and the latter part will likely be shrouded in secrecy as many planets shift into Scorpio. Oct. 26 brings the New Moon into the fixed Pluto-ruled sign of Scorpio. It should be a very intense day because not only are the Sun and Moon in Scorpio but Mercury and Venus are as well. Might be a disruptive or very sexy time because Mars will be squaring Venus that day as well.This will be a great time to look more deeply into all of your motivations and desires. Don't be shy and don’t hide from yourself either. As the month ends, we find ourselves in the Season of the Witch so to speak with Halloween or Samhain coming soon to a neighborhood near you. This is a fave time for me of course and we will have a wonderful circle here at Moonhaven in the arms of the awesome Grandmother Tree. [See Samhain info below] During this time of the year it is said that the Veil is Thin. This means that the space between the worlds of Spirit and the Material Plane is more fluid than solid and we can commune with our ancestors and those on the other side more freely. This is why the custom of dressing up as ghosts became popular. The carved pumpkins originally were held high on poles to light the way by cloaked worshippers moving through the forests. This practice also had good fright value to keep the nosy away from the Witches Circles. Witches and Pagans see this night as New Year's Eve and I used to do that before I even knew of this practice because it always seemed like once I got past Halloween things got more harmonious and so it will be! Have a Blessed Halloween and Samhain. Blessings, Flash Silvermoon Holy Day Special: First Time Clients $5 off your Hour Reading at Flash's office at Moonhaven in Melrose. The Fall is a great time and the Season for a good Tarot Psychic Reading, Astrology Chart, Mystery School Classes, stone healing, flower essence treatment or even a session for your pet, what better time to do something nice for yourself. Call Flash - 352 4752432 - just 20 min east of Gainesville and as close as your telephone if you are farther away - see my website www.flashsilvermoon.com at the Moonmarket to pay for a phone reading. Aries - Let's face it, as long as Uranus is in Aries, I will be the flavor of the month, exciting, provocative, passionate, quirky, independent and oh so unpredictable. I've got plenty of flame in my game plenty for me and you and that's the truth. I am steppin' up to my rightful place of leadership and my overall pace as well. I don't know why I have been spinning my wheels and thoughts on idle but I feel the wind in my wings. Taurus - Jupiter is my good friend presenting me with abundance on all levels. A little more opportunity in the romance department would be sweet and seeing how opposites attract, I am thinking that on the 9th when Venus moves into my opposite sign of Scorpio we could be kicking up our heels or at least making some tidal waves in the water bed. Like the African Love Goddess [Orisha] Oshun, I love all things sweet; the sweet sounds of love and the sweet taste of success! Kindred Sisters — October 2011
Gemini - Feeling a little out of my element these days but the Fall freshness in the air has got my ears all perked up and ready for some mischief or at least a good conversation. I am not fussy, I will take either side of the argument and represent with vigor and persistence. Now that it's not so damn hot I can become my social butterfly self again and flit from one exciting event to the next gotta fly!
Uranus is so irresponsible and I just can't get any respect from that joker. Pluto seems to want to grind me into the earth. OK it's " Let's Make a Deal", Uranus I will shake loose from some of my more uptight conventional ways but Pluto, hands off for a little OK and let's just turn down the volume on the Intensity Button. Constant Catharsis is way too stressful.
Cancer - My pond is either too placid or stirred up like some tsunami. I don't suppose some middle ground could be available anytime soon. I like and resist change as much as the next one but let me request some pleasant changes for awhile if ya please. Meanwhile, back at the cauldron, I am stirring up some potent medicine to offset the planetary wear and tear as well as the toxic manifestations of the powers that have been.
Aquarius - Old Chiron once again in Pisces, is dumping its cosmic waters all over me. There goes my boundaries, my edge, my clarity. I was just getting used to feeling like my old heretical self and I am once again swept up in Woo Woo land. I mean it is relaxing and I feel pleasantly mellow and I guess I could direct my political zeal into saving the waters of the world. Actually not a lot more important than that and I can combine my intellect and intuition on just how to accomplish this task. I like it!
Leo - I know that summer is over but feisty Mars will have me rolling and tumbling like a cub in season while it continues to sojourn in my sign. Ah I can even feel the sun beating down on my back insistently urging me to find my mission and my mate or is it the other way around or maybe my mission is finding my true mate. The heart wants what the heart wants and my heart is full to the brim and ready to give it all to the right cat. Virgo - Is it brain fog or is Chiron holding me under the water til I loosen up my thought processes? I have been so attached to the world's minutia that I rarely get a wide view of the Big Picture long enough to find my place in it. Now it almost feels as though I am being forced to see things another way and I must say that when I just let go and let it happen its quite relaxing. The world will not disappear if I hold the reins a little looser. Libra - Wow, this must be my month and I am going to take every opportunity to socialize and improve my overall ambiance, lots of museums and concerts and dates with those who can enjoy my aesthetic groove. I really love the way so many activities start bustling around now. My mind and my heart are astir with new potential companions. Even my significant other wants to dine out and share some good jazz. Scorpio - Um coming into MY month smooth and slow ready to go deep into the water 'cause that's how I flow. Venus comes sweetly to me on the 9th and three more planets every to days. I like it! There is something so special for me when the leaves start to turn and I find my thoughts turning inward for reflection. However, let me not reflect too long because I do want to enjoy some of the more sensuous pleasures of this season of mystery. Sagittarius - I am on a quest this month for my new life mission. I have some clues but yet I do feel like I am on the edge of some precipice and need to make some leap of faith to some unknowable destination. I don't know why I hesitate; I always like a good mystery or adventure. Perhaps I have gotten too comfortable. I know that I must find the place that feels authentically like my new beginning and without hesitation, Begin. Capricorn - So glad that Uranus is retrograding away from its sparring buddy Pluto. So much easier to deal with them one at a time. Kindred Sisters — October 2011
Pisces - Glad to have you on board Aquarius. I feel the disturbance in our waters deeply and I am putting much of my spirit into correcting the destruction of the life giving fluids for us all. I have to say sometimes its hard to know when I am feeling you, me, or the entire planet. It's much easier to have boundaries when I know that I am working. Speaking of boundaries, the Veil is so thin now that I may be getting some visitors from other dimensions. Hopefully we can ask all of our Ancestors to come help move us through these challenging energetic shifts! Through My Monthly Astroflash, I have endeavored to offer more gender neutral astrology to speak to all sexual preferences and identities. If you know your Rising sign, your personal reading will be more accurate if you read the passage for that sign as well as your Sun sign. For deeper questions and readings of an Astrological or Psychic nature, feel free to call 352 4752432 for an apt. or contact me through my website www.Flashsilvermoon.com Monday Oct 31 come Celebrate Samhain/Halloween with us at Moonhaven in Melrose with sisters of the Moonhaven Mystery School of Earth Magic for Women. Potluck 6pm & Circle under the Magnificent arms of the Grandmother Tree 7pm weather permitting which it always is. Bring your drums and rattles and whatever you need to be comfortable. [please no chemical bug sprays or un natural fragrances some of us are allergic] We will have a lovely fire if we are able. This is our New Years so come ready to create a bright future. Call Flash to RSVP and to get easy directions before the evening, 3524752432. Moonhaven is 20Min from the East Side of Gainesville. Next session of Moonhaven Mystery School for Women Monday Oct 10 - Nov. 7. The class will meet for 4 consecutive Mon evenings 7-9:30 PM only $62 for the 4 sessions. You can then of course continue for another 4 weeks if you like. Call Now to Reserve Your Space! If you have always wanted to join a wonderful group of women to learn and develop your psychic and healing abilities in an empowered and safe space, This One's For You! If you want to come and these dates are not good call me! And yes let your friends know as well. You may be able to join later too if need be. Psychic Development and Empowerment, Women's Magic and Ritual, Stone Healing, Animal Communication, Healing Potions, and much more @ Moonhaven in Melrose call for directions and to reserve your space 352 4752432 Page 25
COMMUNITY RESOURCES Civic Media Center (CMC) 433 S Main St, 352-373-0010 CodePink -- Women for Peace jacque@codepinkalert.org, 352-468-2101, www.codepinkalert.org Crone’s Cradle Conserve Retreat 352-595-3377 or www.cronescradleconserve.com Flash Silvermoon - Wise Woman’s Fest www.flashsilvermoon.com, 352-475-2432 Gainesville American Civil Liberties Union lhweir@yahoo.com Gainesville Area AIDS Project (GAAP) 352-373-4227 or info@gaaponline.org Gainesville Community Alliance (GCA) www.gcaonline.org Gainesville Frontrunners 352-336-0456 or www.afn.org/~frunners Gainesville Iguana http://www.afn.org/~iguana/ Gay & Lesbian National Hotline 1-888-843-4564, www.glnh.org Human Rights Council (HRCNCF) 352-372-5192 or hrcncf@aol.com LGBT Youth Support Group gainesvillepridecenteryouth@gmail.com National Center for Lesbian Rights www.nclrights.org
Peaceful Paths Domestic Violence Hotline 352-377-8255, 1-800-393-7233 www.peacefulpaths.org Pride Community Center of North Central Florida (PCCNCF) 352-377-8915, 3131 NW 13th St, Gainesville www.gainesvillepride.org Pride Student Union 352-392-1665 #326 or pride@sg.ufl.edu Rainbow Families (Gay Parents Group) 352-284-4541, gayparentgroup@bellsouth.net Shake Rag Art & Culture Center 301 State Road 26, Melrose FL PO Box 1592, Melrose FL 32666 352-475-2924, www.shakeragarts.org Stonewall Democrats of Alachua County 352-373-1730, PO Box 223, Gainesville Survivors of Anti-LGBT Victimization (SAV) 352-264-6760, 1-866-252-5439 Trinity Metropolitan Community Church 352-495-3378, www.mccgainesville.org UF LGBT Affairs www.dso.ufl.edu/multicultural/lbgt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 352-377-1669, 4225 NW 34th St, Gainesville Wild Iris Books 802 W University Ave, Gainesville www.wildirisbooks.com, 352-375-7477
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Classifieds FOR RENT: Beautiful home between Hawthorne and Gainesville. 3 BR, 2 BA on 5.5 acres in quiet rural neighborhood. Wonderful locale within minutes of bike, jogging, and horse trails yet only 12 minutes downtown. Pets OK, including horses. $750/ month + utilities. Call 352-213-8262 FOR RENT: In Gainesville, two bedroom, two bath house with bonus room and room for laundry. First and last and security. Nice light-filled home with a bit of charm. References required. $720 month, $700 if received on the first. One person's name on lease. Two minutes from Newnan Lake, twelve minutes from downtown Gainesville. Fenced yard. 352-475-3477
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