By Matt Kailey
One of the most popular items on my blog is “Ten Things Not to Say to a Trans Person.” But I’m sure that non-trans people get tired of hearing what they can’t say. So, in the spirit of helpfulness, I present “Ten Things You CAN Say to a Trans Person”:
1. Good morning!
2. How was your weekend?
3. That outfit/shirt/tie looks great on you.
4. I am so tired of this heat/cold. I hope it rains/warms up pretty soon.
5. Have you seen the latest photo of my kid/dog/new house? Check it out!
6. Where are you from originally? Have you lived in this city long?
7. The traffic on the freeway is a nightmare today! Do you have to drive far to get here?
8. We’re all going across the street for lunch. Want to come?
9. I can’t believe summer/winter is almost over. Where does the time go?
10. Did you see that YouTube video about the snake that ate three baby goats?
Of course, you can adjust these to fit your purposes. And if you are close to this person, your conversations will obviously stray into less superficial aspects of life, such as art, politics, current events, their love life, your love life, Kim Kardashian’s love life, and so on. But use these as a guideline and you will never get yourself in hot water.
This post originally appeared on Matt Kailey's award-winning website Tranifesto.com. Republished with permission.
India's federal Cabinet last week voted to bar same-sex couples from adopting children as part of a bill that heads to Parliament for approval. Currently, LGBT Indian citizens older than 30 are able to adopt children as single parents but with no legal guardianship extended to their same-sex partners.
David Smith, the owner of Stonewall Fitness,
holds a degree in exercise science from Metropolitan State University
of Denver, several fitness certifications including ACSM Personal
Trainer and Group Fitness.
Smith specializes in
exercise, nutrition and wellness programs for the GLBT community and
leads a variety of different programs, including group fitness classes,
personal training, athletic conditioning programs, educational seminars
and workshops.
His passion lies in promoting the physical, mental and
social benefits of exercise and healthy diet to the community by
breaking down the barriers often associated with a healthy lifestyle to
make it accessible for everybody.
The Ugandan attorney general indicated on Saturday that he plans to appeal a recent court ruling that struck down a law criminalizing homosexual behavior. Ugandan lawmakers are gathering signatures on a petition that seeks to force a vote on whether to reinstate the law.
Good Chemistry - Denver's gay friendly dispensary - is proud to be a sponsor of this year's AIDS Walk Colorado taking place Saturday, August 16.
As part of Colorado's largest and most successful HIV and AIDS fundraiser, more than 8,000 people from throughout the state will come together this weekend as a community to raise money for vital services for HIV/AIDS clients of Colorado AIDS Project and more than 20 other outstanding AIDS service organizations.
This Saturday, Aug. 16, is International Homeless Animals Day—a day dedicated to bringing awareness to those pets who have no place left to turn and inspiring compassion in our community to give them the second chances they deserve. In recognition of International Homeless Animals Day, Dumb Friends League's adoption fees for all cats and dogs one year and older will be completely waived on Saturday, Aug. 16, and Sunday, Aug. 17.
“Break Free” sees Ariana Grande collaborate with world renowned producer Zedd who gives pulsating production to the vocalist’s unmistakable powerhouse voice.
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By David Smith
Let's go #waybackwednesday to the fabulous 80s with neon, sweatbands, leg warmers and of course tight little short shorts and get a fantastic workout jamming out to some awesome 80s hits!
We'll take our normal Wednesday night H.I.I.T. (High Intensity Interval Training) Class and bring it back in time (Delorean not included) and get our sweat on! We'll even do some awesome 80s exercises (Jane Fonda anyone?) That'll most certainly make ya strong and sore!
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Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi last Thursday requested that a state appeals court put a hold on two cases challenging the state's ban on same-sex marriage until the U.S. Supreme Court has decided on the issue.
"This is a clear attempt to delay resolution on an issue the majority of Floridians support," Equality Florida said in a statement.
By StevieB
I have been attempting to eat in a healthier manner. This is a far cry from the back-lash of my stuff-everything-into-my-face-hole policy I employed after the Speedo clad cruise in February. There has been an increase of dinning on the Caesar salad at restaurants, and finding myself heading to vegetarian / Vegan place to dine. On my own. And enjoying it.
This is of course not calculating my dark, deep secret. My addiction.
I have been hiding this addiction from my friends and family. My complete chemical addiction to Jack in The Box. An addiction that I am powerless to conquer. As an example, I'll will give you last Friday: For lunch I ate my healthy prepared salad to get me through evening. I then left work after ten p.m. and made a straight path for Jack in The Box for a teriyaki bowl and three egg rolls. Which, I ate sitting in my Jeep in the parking lot of my gym. After happy egg roll time, I did go have a massively great work out, so there is that. After the gym I headed to the bar which I then closed. As I'm friends with the entire staff, I hung out after closing to watch a series of strange events, including a round of "foreskin shots. " Better if you don't ask. I was neither the shot glass, nor the drinker. But, I finally, in my life, feel cheated in that I don't have a built in shot glass.
Around four a.m. I headed towards the ranch. On my way I stopped off at... you guested it, Jack in The Box. Consuming a front seat full of horrible, tasty items like a bear eating a small goat. If the bear drove a well-apointed , yet dented Jeep.
So my secret is out. I require my friends to help me kick this self-destructive habit. A habit I'm powerless to stop. Jack. I'm braking up with you. I know you bring me instant happiness. I know how much you love me, yet it's a calorie filled empty love. You're just no good for me.
This post originally appeared on Steven Bennet's website Nice to See StevieB. Republished with permission.
What
better way to kick off Labor Day Weekend than driving up the highest
paved road in North America?
The scenic highway to the summit of Mount
Evans is just 60 miles from Denver, but it twists and turns through five
different climate zones before reaching the summit at 14,260 feet above
sea level. From the top, you can see five states, all of metro Denver
and hundreds of snowcapped peaks. It’s not unusual for it to snow at
the summit – even in July and August. The road is frequently closed for
the year by weather as early as mid-September, so Labor Day is
traditionally the last guaranteed weekend to make the trek. Along the
way enjoy herds of big horn sheep, Rocky Mountain goats, lakes, tundra,
hiking trails and dozens of varieties of colorful wildflowers.
And
Mount Evans is just the beginning. Spread out below the mountain are an
assortment of urban adventures. Here are 10 ways to enjoy Labor Day
Weekend 2014 in the Mile High City, while taking advantage of some great deals at Denver’s best hotels.
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A county judge in Tennessee last week broke a string of pro-marriage equality rulings by upholding the state's ban on marriage for same-sex couples. A federal appeals court is expected to rule soon on the constitutionality of Tennessee's ban, which could result in the ban being struck down along with bans in three other states.
By Matt Kailey
