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Volume 14 Number 11 P.O. Box 12327, San Antonio, Tx 78212 (210) 828-LISA Sept2002

GERTRUDE STEIN AND A COMPANION By Robin Early

For their October calendar, Jump-Start has requested Wild TRIBUTE TO DR. CONSUELO RAMIREZ French Productions to collaborate once again with Winn Wells' Dr. Norma Martinez Rogers endearing drama, Gertrude Stein and A Companion. Gertrude Stein was, and is, a towering literary figure of pre-World War I. She was I recently heard that Consuela Ramirez, a woman I a life-long "friend" of Alice B. Toklas, whom Hemingway most have known for many years, received her Ph.D. from Our often referred to as Gertrude's "companion", hence the title of this Lady of the Lake University. When I first heard this news, play. I felt joy and happiness for Consuelo. Her accomplishment It is not often that gay and lesbian roles are offered in our was not an easy task. This is a degree of "perseverance", area. Thus, it is with great pleasure that I play the part of Alice. self-discipline, intelligence, and commitment. I know that Even though we are vastly different, and live in vastly different this was a dream for Consuelo and she was determined to times, there are many emotional similarities I find in playing her get this doctorate degree. This journey she took was diffi­ character. In some ways, I feel more my "authentic self' than in cult at times; however, in spite of some detours she may other roles. I like to think of myself as the woman behind the have faced she was able to pursue this goal with the help of woman with my own partner, helping her to be successful, as did her partner Pearl, and her close friends. Alice with Gertrude. I can relate to the way she is very protective This accomplishment is one which should not be · of her, and even jealous of the close friends in her life, such as He­ taken lightly. Though Hispanics are the fastest growing mingway and Picasso. More than anything, I enjoy the tender mo­ minority group in the United States we have not participated ments in the show between Martha Prentiss (who plays Gertrude) in higher education in anything like our proportional repre­ and myself. The poignant memories we share on stage are very sentation in the general population. If we accept the hy­ touching. pothesis that all groups in society (e.g., ethnic, racial, and What Martha relishes about the role is the opportunity to socioeconomic groups) ought to participate in higher· educa­ play Gertrude and to play with her words. She says although that is tion at rates equal to their presence in the general popula­ her biggest joy, that is also her biggest challenge-the words. She tion; then we, Hispanics, are clearly underrepresented in feels she is like Gertrude in the respect that she liked to have parties higher education. Hispanic women are the most poorly and connect like-minded people, loved laughter, loved fun, and educated women in our society. Presently, according to the that's a joy to be able to do. She feels she can relate to the 20's, U.S. Census Bureau (2000), there are 6,664,000 women in being an ex-Patriot in Paris, how they were freer in many ways, the United States who have advanced degrees, meaning a with the arts, their sexuality, free thought, and living life with pas­ Master's or Doctorate degree. Of these, only 96,000 (1.8%) sion. When asked about what it's like to be an actor in the gay com­ are women of Mexican descent. Sometimes we educated munity, she said, "I feel that it really doesn't matter, being straight Hispanic women forget that most of us are uneducated be­ or gay, it's how well you can act and if you fit the part." She doesn't cause we have a tendency to socialize with others who are feel being a Lesbian or not affects her getting a role. also accomplished. Mary Ann Colias, the Producer/Director of the show, also Consuelo, mi amiga, it was a distinct pleasure to is enthralled with Gertrude Stein's words, calling her the Matisse or write this tribute to you. You have truly filled me with Picasso of literature for her time. That is, she revolutionized the pride and respect for reaching to the sky and becoming an arts in the early part of this century. She loves the style in which "estrella". By becoming a "doctora", I know you recognize the play is written. It's written in a style that helps the audience the significant influence you will make on other people's understand her words. The phrase, "a rose is a rose is a rose," is not lives. I know you believe as Kahlil Gibran that "Progress is about nonsensical repetition. For her, it describes all that a rose is; not merely improving the past; it is moving forward toward the rose is red for the first time in English poetry for over five hun­ the future. Con cariflo, Norma dred years. Mary Ann likens that repetition to the columns of the Parthenon. When you look at it, it is more than just breathtakingly Norma Martinez Rogers was recently recognized as the beautiful architecture. The repetition becomes magical. outstanding leader of Hispanic nurses in the United States. continued on p. 3 ......

WomanSpace is a member of the Esperanza Network. The work of the Esperanza is based on the belief that all forms of bigotry and oppression within our community and in the world at large, can only be stopped by addressing the inherent connection between them, and by creating alli­ ances. Please consider group or individual participation. We' d like to get to know yo u. Call (21 0) 828-020 I SEPTEMBER CALENDAR POT LUCK SCHEDULE Sun. Sept. 8:_Gemini Ink hosts sixth annual "INKstravaganza Gala." 6 p.m. Gemini Ink, 513 S. Presa. For more information, call 734-9673. Wed. Sept. 11 : WomanSpace production meeting. 6:00 Bring a dish to share, enjoy good conversation and meet at Luby's on Main. some new friends. If you would like to help coordinate Thurs. Sept. 12:The Southwest School of Art & Craft the pot luck schedule, or if you would like to host a pot presents "Within Our Bodies" and works by Paula luck one month, call 828-LISA and leave a message. Santiago. Continues through Nov. 2. Free. 7 p.m. Thanks! SSAC, 300 Augusta. 224-1848. Sat.- Sun. Sept. 14 -15: The San Antonio Parks Foundation September 15 4-7 732-7843 presents musical celebration "Jazz'SAiive.". Free. For October 20 824-2565 more information, call 212-8423. Sat. Sept. 14: The Cancer Therapy and Research Center holds "Bosom Buddies/Man Alive 5K Race/Run/Walk." Zoo Parking Lot, Brackenridge Park, 950 E. Hildebrand. For more information, call 616-5504. BEXAR COUNTY GREEN PARTY BENEFIT Sat. Sept. 21 : KLRN holds "Women's Health Conference." $35. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location TBA. For more informa The Bexar County Green Party will host a dinner tion, call 270-9000. and live auction on Friday, Sept. 27 from 7-10 pm at the Sept. 26-29: Friends Fest 2002 Music Festival at the Scenic Loop Cafe, located at 25615 Boerne Stage Rd. Recreation Plantation near Dripping Springs. Featur­ The keynote speakers will include Gubernatorial candi­ ing on Friday: Live Music and Karaoke; Saturday: date Rahul Mahajan and David Cobb, candidate for At­ Terri Hendrix, Ruthie Foster & Cyd Cassone, Shelley torney General. There will also be live entertainment. King, Bonterra; Sunday: Nancy Scott & Millie Marlow, Sis DeVille and more. Tickets:$60 until July 15, $65 Come and meet the local Green Party candi­ until Aug. 15, $70 until Sept. 10, $75 until Sept. 25. dates: Irene Scharf-State Board of Education Dist. 5, Tickets at the gate are $100 cash only. (No checks George Rice-Edwards Aquifer Authority Board Dist. 3, accepted after Sept. 10). For more information: Jack Nottingham-State Rep. Dist. 120, Harlan McVea­ Recreation Plantation Campground, 3650 Pursley Rd . State Rep. Dist. 121, and Ed Scharf-U.S. Rep. Dist. 23. Dripping Springs, Tx. 78620. (512) 894-0567. Tickets are $40 and a vegetarian menu will also Wed. Sept. 25: WomanSpace mail-out. Call 828-LISA be available. For more information, call 210-804-4148, for info on time and location. or e-mail: [email protected]. www.txgreens.org/bexar

UPCOMING Oct. 11-13: Desert Hearts Women's Festival at the De WOMANSPACE WEBSITE IS UP! sert Hearts Cowgirl Club near Bandera. Ticket prices Check us out as we develop our website. For now, we will are: $35 until Aug. 14, $45 until Sept. 14, $65 until be putting articles from back issues online as well as our Sept. 30 and $65 after that. Tickets will be $75 at the community resource page. gate, and cash only. For every new woman you www. womanspacesa.org "bring" you earn $5 off on your Festi T-shirt. Have them mention your name. FMI: DHCC, 10101 St. Hwy 173N, Bandera, Tx. 78003. (830) 796-7001 . E-mail: STONEWALL DEMOCRATS INVITE YOU TO [email protected]. . OUTVOTE 2002 Oct. 11-27: Gertrude Stein and a Companion returns to Jump-Start Theater. (see article, front page) The Stonewall Democrats are hosting their bene­ Oct. 17-21 : Texas Lesbian Conference 15th Anniversary fit, Outvote 2002on Saturday, September 23 from 7-10 Cruise to Cozumel. Cruise info, call (toll free):1-866- pm . It will be held at the historic Menger Hotel Ballroom, 200-2086, or [email protected] 204 Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio. The special For info. about the Conference: qwest@ev1 .net guest will be Vermont Governor Howard Dean, who is a Nov. 6-10: National Gay and Lesbian Task Force 15th Democratic presidential candidate for 2004. Entertainment Annual Creating Change Conference. Portland, Or. will be provided by cloud 9. Casual attire. Theme: Building and Anti-Racist Movement" Working Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door, FM I: for Social and Economic Justice and Freedom. which includes buffet and dance; no host bar. . Tickets are NGLTF, 1700 Kalorama Rd . NW. Washingto, D.C. available at On Main and MadHatter's Tea. 20009-2624. (202) 332-6483. www.ngltf.org To become a sponsor for this event, or for ques­ tions, contact: Kathleen Kennedy at 861-1503, or Dan Graney at 494-7442.

2 FIRST WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE -··-··-··-··­• First Wednesdays, a social group for business and Briana Brooks at the Crystal Forest professional women, meets on the first Wednesday of the 3201 Wurzbach (across from Ingram Park Mall) I month at various locations: • SEPT. 4: Lyndy's, 5562 Fredericksburg Road, 341-9905 Psychic Fair OCT. 2: Los Barrios Mexican Restaurant, 4223 Blanco When: Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Road, 732-6017 Sunday, September 8 from noon-5 p.m. NOV. 5: Carmen's De La Calle Cafe, 720 E. Mistletoe Mastermind Healing Circle I (behind Candlight Coffeehouse), 737-8272. WomanSpace Rebeca Davis will co-facilitate will have the winner's of their writing contests read their When: September 3 at 7 p.m. • winning short stories, essays, poetry, etc. Cost: Free • DEC: First Wednesday will not take place in December; Reiki III (Master) Class however, look for news soon about the holiday dance. When: Saturday, September 28 9 a.m.-6 p.m. I Club Skirt is a dance held monthly in Austin. It is at Fiesta Cost: $250 • Gardens from 7 PM to 11 PM. The DJ is Lenne who has CEUs: Massage Therapists will receive 8 CEUs • been the DJ for our last two holiday parties. The next dates Please call Briana to register-684-7355 are September 7 and October 18. Admission is $15 and An Evening of Readings includes beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks. Group setting Co-facilitated with Lori Christensen I When:September 17 from 7-9 p.m. • EXTRAS Cost: $15 • Reiki Healing Circle BRUNCH BUNCH Lori Christensen will co-facilitate I For information about the next brunch, e-maiiKathy at kkenne­ When: September 10 & 24 from 7-9 p.m. Cost: No Charge/Donations Accepted • [email protected] or or call: 861-1503 • BICYCLING -Women on Wheels For more information call Briana Brooks at 684-7355. I Kris Kresse! is putting together bike rides for beginners to more advanced. If interested in joining a group, contact kres­ [email protected] ··-··-··-··-·· BOOK GROUP Jimmie Sue has a book group that meets on the 2nd and Gertrude, cont. from front page ..... 4th Wednesdays at 7 PM at Candlelight Coffeehouse and Wine Bar. Come by or for more information contact her at talking­ Cheryl White, the Assistant Director, chose to be in­ [email protected]. volved with the project to be able to work with all of us to­ gether. She says she loves the script, and getting to know Gertrude and Alice. Cheryl also finds some similarities in the winds of war that were blowing around their time, and their dignity I San Antonio being on the cusp of the modem age of writing and art; and now we are in a new millenium and winds of war are blowing Serving GBLT Catholics around us. She finds that participating in the production is & Friends since 1976 meaningful to her because it is a love story. It is a relationship Mass Sundays @ 5:30 pm story. And the fact that is a celebration of the love of two Call to Confirm (210) 522-1238 women is close to her heart because of her own relationship with her partner. @ St. Ann's Catholic Church Mary Ann hopes the San Antonio audience walks W. Ashby @ Fredericksburg away with a joyful understanding of Gertrude Stein and Alice P.O.Box 12544, SA, TX 78212 B. Toklas. And if they also understand the delicacy and intri­ cacy of their relationship, all the better." But this is not about being gay. It's about two people who love each other; and how UPCOMING EVENTS they choose that love to continue their lives."

OCTOBER 6: Solidarity Sunday Performance dates at Jump Start are Fri.-Sun., Oct II through 27 at 8pm. To make reservations, call227-JUMP (5867). NOVEMBER 9: Annual Dignity Ball at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Pre-sale tickets are $25 and available through Dignity at above phone number......

3 KATYOGA: 1113) 630-830pm Where: Circle School, 217 Pershing TRANSFORMATION (one block off Broadway east, on the north side of the street) THROUGH MOVEMENT Who: The group is open to all women Clothing: Wear something comfortable that you can move freely in Are anger, tension or stress getting the best of you? Do Structure: Begin with transition time to become present and you know you need to move, but can't bring yourself to do it? able to give your full attention Feel like the effort to move isn't worth it? Move into the focus for the instruction Do you struggle with End with time for processing and integration -the inability to get started with getting healthier? Pre-Meeting Info:As an aid to assist me with personalizing -low back pain from sitting for long hours? the focus of the group and our communication, I ask -hip pain or sciatica from sleeping on your side? that you please contact me with information about your -shoulder and neck pain from unconsciously scrunching your physical condition- current & herstorical. If this request shoulders? creates stress for you, then set it aside. The information -arthritis or osteoporosis? is not required to participate. Suggested Info to provide: -general physical discomfort? What are your chronic aches and pains? Any injuries or The good news is movement can help! So, are your eady surgeries currently in treatment, therapy or on medica to stop bitching and do something about your body? Are you ready tion? known physical limitations to work at your own level to establish a healthful relationship be­ Cost: Per meeting. Pay as you go: sliding scale $0-$20. tween the spiritual, mental and physical aspects of your self? Space Come learn how to move according to your needs for the costs $20/meeting day. state of your health to increase, based on your physical condition, Katja's contact information: wherever you are at any particular moment. katjaCWtexas.net, 210-558-9503 or210-215-4208 (cell) What will we be doing in KatYoga? -stretching in sitting, standing and lying down positions -maintaining poses to become aware of the minor fluctuations - . that can release pain and improve postures WOMANSPAC6 iOTH' -focusing on the use and alignment of the body -increasing awareness of habitual stances/movements that ANNV{AL 'P06TR.Y AND SH-ORT require more effort than necessary STORY -overcoming fears of movement to enable us to move when the need strikes whether at home, work, driving, socializing, etc. CONT6ST What will KatYoga bring you? OPEiN TO ALL WOMEiN OVEiR if? INTEiREiSTEiD IN -increased energy Sf-tARINCj ntEiiR -long-term health and pain reduction TALEiNT -an awareness of the relationship between the physical, the spiritual and the mental for complete wholeness ce~sl1 PrLzes to be CIWCirclecl L~ botl1 ce~te@orLes : What if you're REALLY out of shape? The idea is to not FLrst Ple~ce ...... oo ... tso strain yourself or be in competition with others. You are your own seco~cl Ple~ce .. oooo .... oo.!f;25 guide and reflection. There is a place for you in this group, no matter your size, weight or ability. We will all be learning T11Lrcl Ple~ce oo 00 00 .. 00 ...!f;i5 together. At Kat Yoga, it is not important how far you bend - only Tl1e prLze ~o~1:1 wLll be prese~tecl to t11e wL~~ers e~t tl1e that youbend, and bend properly. FLrst wecl~esciCI!::j c;e~tl1erL~g L~ NOVeV~.tber, w11ere tl1el::j . Our goals: To enable awareness of the physical body, to wLllree~cl tl1etr wt~~t~g e~trLes. Tl1e wt~~rs wLll e~lso mcrease movement, and discover movement doesn't have to follow 11e~ve tl1etr pLeces p~bltsl1ecl L~ subseque~t tssues of I a book or program unless you like to. If we follow the paths laid • womalllSpact!. Tl1ere ~s ~o e~tr1:1 fee . Tl1ere Ls ~o LL~ Lt to before us with regards to our spirituality, it makes sense to follow ·t11e ~uV~.tber of e~trLes. those related to our physical beings. Dee~cllL~ for e~trLes Ls october q Come ungrounded and scattered - leave in the state you ..> sl1ol't storLes LL~Ltecl to tl1ree -pe~@es Cfro~t o~LI:jl need to be in . Afraid of commitment? You will not be required to at­ tend every session. As with any instruction, the more you practice MCILL 1:1our subV~.~.LssLo~s wLt11 1:1our ~CIV~.te, e~clclress e~~cl • and attend the faster you will see results. pl1o~ ~u~ber to:

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4 ·- -··-··-··-··-· HEALING SPACES Dr. Kathleen C. Quinn

THE MYSTERIOUS, HIDDEN MEANING OF BACKACHE

How many times have you said or heard: "OH ..... My This is true even if you make no physical move from aching back .. .." ? your chair. Without any movement on your part, your body More than you care to count????!!!! Me, too. I can re­ will release adrenaline and you are physiologically prepared member my father saying that the reason so many people had for fight. The chemicals released by thought course through backache was that we weren't meant to stand on two legs but your body in milliseconds. Now, the only thing the person rather scramble along on our forehands. That was the price we across from you might see is that the pupils of your eyes have paid for becoming erect! Now, there is a certain truth to this. changed, and maybe there has been a flush in your skin, but However, there is more if this is reviewed as a physical problem. your body has signaled to them and to you .. .. All of this in frac­ We are an overweight people. The stress on our bodies tions of a moment where you may have kept yourself abso­ of carrying the extra weight which pulls our spines forward and lutely still. Your body gears itself up to spring, and you con­ out of alignment causes the pain in part. A portion of the solu­ sciously restrain it. Then, at the close of the meeting as you tion to eliminating back pain is to lose weight... then exercise to rise from your chair you notice that your neck hurts and so do strengthen the abdominal muscles. We all know that. your shoulders and down your back. So what about the natural process of aging? Remember This describes how the body works all the time. A all of those parts that used to be on our chests that are now some­ thought crosses the mind, chemicals are released and the body where around our middles? Yeah, those parts ... Well, that is also reacts, then the mind sends an action message based upon con­ contributing to the aches and pains .. .As we age, we tend to ac­ scious choices. This is what emotion is .. ..a chemical response commodate gravity and the loss of elasticity by bending over, that the mind expresses in the body; then we notice the emo­ beginning with humped shoulders. Eventually, we become stuck tion and decide what to do about it. The problem is that in our that way; we take on the "c" shape to one degree or another. culture we are so disconnected from our bodies that we can Add to that the changes in hormones as we age and there we often not notice that there are emotions present.. .nor are we have the shifts in bone structure and musculature. Surely, we able to label what goes on in our bodies. Finally, after years of must all have heard "Stand up straight" before. In truth, that is doing this, the body simply becomes ill... disease is the thing part of the solution to back pain ... along with diet and exercise, that gets our attention. It is here that we must work. In the we should practice standing and sitting up straight, no matter midst of disease, we seek the meaning. what our ages. So ... Lower back pain; what is blocked sexually, what Now, I do not want to make light of the seriousness of anger are you not expressing? Mid-back pain; what action, clinical back pain. All of the nerves which transmit data about decision is thwarted in your life? Upper back pain; what love the status of our bodies are connected to the spinal column which do you need to give ... receive ... ? Pain in the neck??? Well ... .. in turn connects either directly with the brain or immediately circuits back with instantaneous responses to the affected body Come join us for our new group! A new Holistic Healthcare part. If you have an illness in the heart or lungs, it can be ex­ group, including QiGong exercise, will begin in late August pressed in upper back pain; middle body organs ... kidneys, liver, and will meet weekly. Call or email today for further informa­ pancreas, stomach ... . middle back pain; intestines and genital tion or to register: 2 10-226-11 70 or ask­ problems ... lower back pain. It is best to have the medical ruled drquinn;a)drkathleenquinn. com. out by a specialist when there is back pain. Then what? Well, now, this is the domain of an integrative health­ Dr. Kathleen Quinn is the CEO of Discovery Integrative care provider. In all illness, we ask the question: "What does this Healthcare Centers in four states; she holds five graduate mean in this patient's life?" The answer is crucial to a return to degrees, with a Doctorate in psychotherapy, Master's De­ health. Very often what we find is that the illness, as well as the gree/Nurse Practitioner in obstetrics/gynecology and certifica­ pain, are expressions of a deep-seated difficulty. The illness and tion in high risk obstetrics. She holds retreats and is a much its concurrent pain are a metaphor, or descriptive statement, sought after national lecturer. Dr. Quinn is accepting new about the way the individual is living in the world. There is a patients! No matter which office she is in, Dr. Quinn can be rule of thumb: You cannot, not express yourself. Our bodies are reached at 210-226-11 70 or by email at asfs::. the words the mind uses to express itself. drquinn (ii_)drkati:Jl.eenquiniJ:_0)m! See Broken Wings live on Let's take an example. Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon CST and in rebroadcast at 9 Suppose you are sitting across from someone who has pm on Tuesdays and 7 p.m. on Saturdays (Channel 15 in San just made a statement that infuriates you, but you are in a situa­ Antonio or through .www. catholictv. C(~m)_ tion in which leaping up and beating them to a pulp would be inappropriate. Now, you will know that you are furious on two levels: One, your mind will have the thought and, two, as quickly as that thought appears you have the physical response to rage.

5 Chain Gang Chronicles

Taylor Made for Riding

Part I Laura DeHart Young Part III Linda Hill This was the dumbest idea Cole had ever had. Horseback riding lessons? What had she been thinking? She had always Honey did a little dancing side-step and Cole grabbed onto been afraid of horses but her friend, Gina, had talked her into it. the saddle, praying for her dear life. "Listen, the instructor is gorgeous. You gotta meet this "Easy girl," Taylor reached out a hand to stroke the horse's woman, Cole. If I weren't already in a relationship, I'd snap her neck. "Now that wasn't so bad, was it?" up in a second." Cole wasn't sure if Taylor was directing the comments to her And so there Cole stood staring at a horse she had no desire or to Honey, so she simply snorted in reply. to ride. Its huge dark eyes stared back. They did not look at all Taylor didn't try too hard to hide her smile as she stepped friendly. "Nice horsie," she mumbled under her breath. She away and picked up the reins to her own horse, a sleek black reached out her hand and the horse snapped, missing her fingers animal that pawed the ground as she approached. by a millimeter. Gina maneuvered her horse as if she had been born on its "Now that's odd," a voice from behind said. "Honey is usu­ back and sidled over to Cole. ally so friendly." "Isn 't she hot?" Gina whispered. Cole turned and found eyes of a different voltage gazing into Honey raised her head and whipped her tail back and forth her own. The woman was tall and slender with long dark hair several times. and a knock 'em dead smile. "Uh, horses don't really like me "Don't talk to me," Cole hissed. "I can't believe I let you much," Cole said with a shrug. "Maybe I'll just watch today." talk me into this." "Nonsense. You'll be just fine. My name's Taylor, by the "Are we ready, ladies?" Taylor settled back into her saddle way." as she addressed them, one hand casually holding the reins as she waited. Part II "Ready," Gina replied sweetly. Peggy J. Herring "Just give her a gentle tap in the ribs with your heals and she' ll start walking," Taylor instructed. "They're used to new Well, crap, Cole thought. You're toast, Gina. Toast, toast, riders and will know where to go." Texas-friggin'-toast. You owe me BIG TIME! Gina complied eagerly, her horse beginning a slow amble "Put your foot in here," Taylor said as she demonstrated slip­ toward the paddock gate. ping her boot in the stirrup of her own horse, "and hold on here," Cole did as she was told, pressing her heals to Honey's she continued while gripping the saddle. "Then just swing on up belly. The horse lifted a foot, scratched the ground, and finally like this." shook her head. Cole tried again, a bit more firmly this time, Cole watched as a slender leg eased over the horse and Tay­ but Honey shook her head more emphatically, letting a small lor landed gracefully in the saddle. hrmph escape from her throat as her tail swept around again. "You mean like this?" Gina asked a few feet away as she "I don't think she wants to go any more than you do." Tay­ landed with a thud on the saddle of her horse. lor's head tilted to one side as she smiled slowly. "That's it!" Taylor said with a light laugh. Frustrated, Cole bit her tongue. She had always considered Great, Cole thought. Gina's the teacher's pet already. herself at least a bit athletic and hated to admit that she was Being shorter than the other two women wasn't helping any. letting a horse get the better of her. The stirrup looked to be about six inches too high for her. "The "Any suggestions?" She swallowed her pride and asked last time I was close to a stirrup of any kind, I had a gynecolo­ Taylor for help. gist looking up my wazzoo," she mumbled. Taylor's grin was slow and suggestive. "I have a few, actu­ "Come on, Cole," Gina said. "Chop-chop! We're paying by ally." Her voice was low. "But I'm trying to behave myself." the hour here." Cole felt herself blush. At first she had thought that Taylor The next thing Cole knew, she felt hands on her waist and a was making fun of her," but now she could swear that the low voice in her ear. woman was flirting. "The other foot goes in the stirrup," Taylor said. "You would­ Cole let her gaze sweep over the other woman, taking in the n't want to swing your leg over Honey's head, now would you?" soft leather of her boots and the faded jeans that clung to every Cole managed to get her other sneaker in the stirrup while inch of her leg. Honey began side-stepping again, convincing thinking, it's not Honey's head I'd like swinging my leg over. Cole that the horse could read her mind. Then without warning, Taylor was giving her a boost and Cole "Are you coming?" Gina's impatient voice interrupted her found herself sitting high in the saddle. thoughts. "Wow," she said, blinking rapidly from a head rush. Having Taylor's brows pulled together as she contemplated the Honey between her legs was momentarily exhilarating before the fear set in. continued on p. 8 ...... 6 THE SPIRAL NOTEBOOK: By Becky Kuenstler SHEDDING YOUR SKIN, GOING WITHIN & BEGINNING AGAIN

During September the earth reaches a perfect vest of the Autumnal Equinox. It is also what will allow us balance point between day and night, darkness and light. to move through the coming winter and toward the rebirth This seasonal fulcrum is the Autumnal Equinox, which is of Spring. also called Mabon. It is the second of the three Wiccan To take the harvest metaphor in another direction, harvest festivals. This holiday's rituals usually focus on before we can safely enjoy our bounty, we must have a creating and appreciating balance in one's life. However, clean, dry, temperate, and safe place to store the things all is not sweetness and light when celebrating the Autum­ which will sustain us. On this year's Autumnal Equinox, I nal Equinox, because it also signals the wheel of the year invite you to take inventory of your inner darkness while in turning toward darkness. ritual space. Take a large onion with you . Notice how, I was out in the country recently and had the great much like the snake, some layers have to come off before good luck to find a freshly shed snake skin. Luckily it did­ you can get down to the heart. Notice also how a few n't belong to a poisonous snake, and the owner was long cleansing tears may be involved. Then, take a bite of raw gone. I was glad, though, to see Mother Nature's little onion. Taste the fullness of the onion's flavor. Contem­ reminder of the coming change. My friend the snake, who plate how when consumed by itself, the onion is over­ often has been erroneously maligned, is a creature of whelming, but when it is carefully mixed with other foods, it complex symbolism. According to An Illustrated Encylo­ enhances and balances out the flavor of the dish. Finally, paedia of Traditional Symbols by J.C. Cooper, "The sym­ meditate on our friend the snake and ponder ways you will bolism of the serpent is polyvalent; it can be male, female, use the coming dark to shed your skin, go within, and begin or the self-created. As a killer it is death and destruction; again. as renewing its skin periodically it is life and resurrection; as coiled it is equated with the cycles of manifestation. It Becky Kuenstler is a Dianic Wiccan priestess and a former is solar and lunar, life and death, light and darkness, good founding council member of the San Antonio Circle of the and evil, wisdom and blind passion, healing and poison, Re-formed Congregation of the Goddess, a 50 1(C)3 reli­ preserver and destroyer, and both spiritual and physical gious and educational organization supporting Goddess­ rebirth. " The snake's translucent, papery remnant re­ centered spirituality for all interested women. For more minded me that even as the earth is approaching a brief information visit their web site at www. rcgsa. org or call period of balance, a wise woman will look around, enjoy 228-5175. the abundance or harvest around her, and prepare for the coming darkness. Please know that when I write about darkness, I'm not talking about moving into a time of de­ Jan ice olsen, RN, CNM, LAc spair. Rather, I'm stressing an energetic change and a shift in awareness. Acupuncture ano chinese berbs As the days shorten, we tend to spend less time CertiHeo Nurse Miowife outside and less time engaging in outwardly focused pur­ suits. Further, as we become less outwardly directed, the opportunity for mindful awareness increases. We are pre­ sented with more opportunities to be alone, to be still, to be quiet, to be more contemplative. In many ways our culture has demonized the con­ cept of darkness. We tend to think of it as something to be afraid of or to be avoided. A lot of New Age practices center around "love" and "light." To focus on those as­ pects of being and not include the important and uncom­ fortable feelings we label our "dark side" is to be out of balance. What I'm suggesting is that there are great treasures to be found in turning inward and exploring the darkness. Personal transformation is virtually impossible until we have learned to lovingly navigate our dark inner terrain. It is here that we look upon and face our fears, our prejudices, our addictions, and our imperfections. Turning inward allows us to look at all these habits and Please caU (.2.ro) 861-.2.786 for an appointment feelings, discard what no longer works, change what needs to be changed, and, best of all, discover our deep or and abiding inner strengths. The personal growth which email me at jan®janolsen.net comes from being willing to stand at the mouth of the cave and being willing to make the inward descent is the har- www.janolsen.net

7 TARGETING THE INNOCENT By Starhawk

July 31 , '02: cannot absolve the bombers from responsibility for their acts. Some human hand set the bomb, some brain and will chose to Lisa and I are walking in the Zone of Total Destruction do so, perhaps some other mind conceived of the plan. They in Jenin Camp, where in April the Israeli Defense Forces, are beyond a doubt responsible. But those who hold the power after four nights of shelling, bulldozed four hundred and to create the context in which others act hold fifty houses, some with the occupants still inside. We are a larger responsibility from which they also cannot be ab­ in Jenin, in the Occupied Territories of Palestine, with the solved. The policies of Sharon, the relentless, airless despair International Solidarity Movement, a group that supports generated by this occupation, the daily injustices and humilia­ nonviolent resistance and attempts to protect noncombat­ tions all create the context for the deaths at the Hebrew Univer­ ants. The rubble is piled two and three stories high over sity. And unless we are willing to see that larger context, unless the area of a football field. Paths wind through it: small we are outraged also at the deaths of Palestinian children and at boys play games on it, the belongings of their families the constraining of their lives and hopes, we too participate in entombed beneath. the targeting of the innocent. But the men around the TV are Across the street, a small shop is open during a short speaking of a more clear, direct responsibility. respite in the curfew which has paralyzed the town for Ten days before the bombing, major Palestinian militant months. We stop in to buy some art supplies for the chil­ groups, including Fatah, Arafat's organization, and Tanzim, its dren. A group of men are watching TV. They beckon us armed wing, with the support of ultra-militant Hamas, were over. We see bloody bodies being carried out on stretch­ about to issue a statement ending suicide attacks. It read, in ers from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, where a part, as follows: bomb has exploded in the cafeteria, killing seven people. "It is in the name of that future, and in the name of all of The bodies on the TV could be my sons, my daughters, the those who have lost their lives that we make this declaration: kids I went to Hebrew School with. I stand in a silent an­ we will do everything in our power to end attacks on Israeli guish, my back to the rubble where in April Palestinian civilians, on innocent men, women and children, in both Israel parents were pulling the blackened corpses of their chil­ and in the occupied lands of the West Bank and Gaza. We dren out of the ruins. I watch another stretcher carried out, make this declaration without seeking or demanding any prior and I can so easily imagine the shock and grief of that stu­ conditions. dent's mother and father and friends. It's easy for me to "Why now? identify with them, because they are my people. I know "The bombings of the last few months have transformed your how I would feel if my partner or brother or stepdaughters society. Those bombings horrified and angered your people, were among those bodies, and nothing can justify inflict­ and sent your nation into despair. It did that to us. It sparked a ing such pain. rethinking of who we are as a people. It marked a shift in our But I'm aware that I am looking at the scene from a perceptions different background than before I came to the camp. I'm "For a time we were able to put this horror out of our minds. standing with my back to the ruins of four hundred and We were look out to see what you are doing to us in our towns fifty homes. I've spoken with the survivors who were and villages every day, but the same eyes look at the hardened pulling body parts out of the rubble for days. I've talked to hearts of our children. It may take a generation for us to teach the ambulance drivers who were kept out while patients our children a new way, to soothe their bitterness, to erase their bled to death. Every day since I've been here, I've seen the hatred, to teach them that there is hope for the future. But we tanks roll into Jenin, shooting into the marketplace to an­ must begin. It is for them, for their future, that we have made nounce curfew. I've seen the frustration in the eyes of this historic decision: we are against targeting the innocent." children who have seen their older brothers shot, their fa­ The statement was printed in the London Times on Wednesday, thers arrested, and who never know when the occupying August 31, 2002, under a story about why it was never issued. army will allow them out to play. I'm viewing the Just before the Palestinian factions could proclaim their corpses of the innocent against the background of a moun­ ceasefire, Sharon's forces dropped a bomb from an F16 on a tain of rubble where the crushed homes and belongings house in Gaza, the most densely populated area on earth, in and unburied bones ofthe inhabitants still lie, in a town order to kill Saleh Shehadeh, a leader of Hamas. The bomb where gunshots and explosions are the normal sounds of did get Shehadeh (who may well have been on his way out any­ morning, and where the targeting of the innocent is the way had the cease fire initiative gone through), and his deputy, overriding condition of life. but it also killed thirteen other people, including nine children. The men around the TV are not celebrating. They do And it killed the initiative to end the bombings of civilians. not look happy. They look shocked and angry and infi­ A certain amount of public outrage greeted the Gaza bomb­ nitely weary. "This is Sharon's doing," one says to us. ing. Politicians made statements about it. Editorials were "Sharon did this." And I understand what they mean. I printed in newspapers. On my first night in Israel, our group

8 joined a peace demonstration called by Gush Shalom at the Min­ istry of Defense in Tel Aviv. About two hundred people turned The National Lesbian Health Conference: Healing Works is out to hold signs and chant. The response felt inadequate. Bush planned and sponsored by a broad coalition of more than 60 did not get on TV and cry over the Gaza corpses, or label the groups and agencies, including the Gay and Lesbian Medical Israeli Defense Forces 'terrorists.' No one questioned the sanity Association, National Latino/Latina Gay and Lesbian Organiza­ or the motivations of the pilot of that plane, who must have tion (LLEGO), Senior Action in a Gay Environment (SAGE), known he was participating in the killing of innocents. No one National Coalition ofLGBT Health Projects, Sexual Minority proposed impounding the homes and assets of those who funded Youth Coalition, and the Zuna Institute. The program offers a the attack, paid for the plane, bought the bombs: the taxpayers of wide array of plenary sessions, workshops, and panels by more the United States. than 70 presenters, all showcasing the "healing work" being Acknowledging that context does not diminish my anguish at accomplished across the country. Among the featured speakers the bodies in the Hebrew University cafeteria. I will not weigh are the pain of a Palestinian mother against the pain of an Israeli mother and say that one justifies another or that one is greater or 6 Margarita Lopez, openly gay New York City more valid. Every such loss is an infinite well of grief. But I Council member know that after the bomb from the F 16, the bomb in the cafeteria 6 Kate Kendell, JD, Executive Director of the was as predictable as fruit loss after a blight. It is still deplor­ National Center for Lesbian Rights able, another round in a hopeless and fruitless cycle of revenge. 6 Kate O'Hanlan, MD, gynecological oncology But it was no surprise to anyone, least of all to Sharon and his surgeon and founder of the Lesbian Health Fund supporters. IfSharon1s goal were to assure that a teenager in Tel 6 Ana Olivera, Executive Director of the Gay Men's Aviv can go out to a disco without being blown up, the means Health Crisis and founder of the Lesbian AIDS were and are within his reach. A true policy of security would Project resume a political process, get out of the West Bank and Gaza, 6 Francine Ramsey, Executive Director of the Zuna and nurture the forces within the Palestinian communities that Institute and co-founder of the National Black produced the statement quoted above. Lesbian Conference But the policies Sharon pursues are not those of security and 6 Caitlin Ryan, Ph.D., GLBT youth issues expert reconciliation: they are policies of expansion and annexation. To and co-founder of the National Lesbian and Gay annex the land, the Palestinians must be either subjugated utterly, Health Foundation driven out, or killed. Those policies lead as surely to the bodies 6 Carmen Vazquez, Director of Public Policy at the in the cafeteria as they do to the mountain of rubble that once NY LGBT Community Center and co-founder of the was the homes of Jenin. It is time we stopped funding, support­ state's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender ing, and condoning these policies. It is time for the targeting of Health and Human Services Network innocents to end. Topics include "Fighting Tobacco in the LGBT Commu­ nity," "BASTA! Latina Lesbians Community Response to Do­ Copyright (c) 2002 by Starhawk. All rights reserved. This copyright mestic Violence," "Cancer Prevention and Early Diagnosis for protects Starhawk's right to future publication ofher work. Nonprofit, Lesbians and Bisexuals," "Coming Out for Asian & Pacific Is­ activist, and educational groups may circulate this essay (forward it, lander Lesbians," "Children of Lesbian Mothers: A Research reprint it, translate it, post it, or reproduce it) for nonprofit uses. Please Update," "Gender Identity as an Obstacle to Healthcare," do not change any part ofit without permission. Readers are invited to "Senior Lesbian Health Issues," "Sexual Orientation & Disor­ visit the web site: www.starhawk.OJ'f!. dered Eating among Adolescents," "Unique Aspects of Lesbian Grief," "Lesbians and Ovarian Cancer," "Research Issues about Sexual Identity and Behavior," "Lesbians As Caregivers," "Improving Cancer Screening in Sexual Minority Women over 50," "Menopause and the Hormone-Replacement Dilemma," "The Role of Spirituality and Religion in Lesbian Health," MAUTNER PROJECT ORGANIZES NATIONAL "Pregnancy and Lesbian and Bisexual Youth," "Smoking Rates LESBIAN HEALTH CONFERENCE among Adult Lesbian and Heterosexual Women," "Black Les­ bian Experiences: Observations from a Targeted National Sam­ Washington, DC- The Mautner Project is proud to present ple," "Lesbians Choosing Children," "Model Programs to Pre­ the National Lesbian Health Conference 2002: Healing Works, vent Substance Abuse: ·Implications for Lesbian Populations," from September 26 to 28 in Washington, DC. "The National "Lesbian Cancer Survivors and Their Support Systems," Lesbian Health Conference is crucial to the advancement of "Multiculturalism Women's Health Programs," "Lesbians with lesbian health on all levels," says Mautner Project Executive Serious Mental Illnesses: Needs and Resources" "Lesbians and Director, Kathleen DeBold. "Unlike the typical healthcare gath­ Disabilities," "Body Image Concerns and Sexual Dysfunction in erings where doctors meet with doctors, researchers meet with Lesbian and Heterosexual Breast Cancer Survivors," "African researchers, and patients meet with patients, Healing Works American Lesbian Health Behaviors," "Weight Management for brings together the diverse constituencies who share a common Lesbians," "Lesbian Health Curriculae in Medical School and vision of increasing health-related education, services, research, "Residency Training," "Health Care Differences Between African and organizations for lesbians." continued on p. 10 ......

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situation. Then the sparkle was back in her eyes as she put American and Caucasian Lesbians," "Cancer Risks in FTM and two fingers to her lips and Jet out a loud whistle. MTF Transexual &Transgendered People," and "Sexual Minority "Carl," she called out. "I need your help out here." Status Among Women Drug Users" A tiny man in overalls poked his head out from the The Healing Works registration fee is $300, which includes bam. Taylor motioned to him and he began walking to­ all Conference materials, three breakfasts, two lunches, and a wel­ ward them, his hand reaching up to stroke the thick mus­ come reception. Thanks to the support of Healing Works sponsors tache that curled over his lips. (including American Airlines, American Legacy Foundation, An Cole groaned. Great, she thought. I'm getting stuck Uncommon Legacy Foundation, Astraea National Lesbian Foun­ with this puny cowboy. So much for riding lessons with the dation, Human Rights Campaign, Gill Foundation, and National hot instructor. Center for Lesbian Rights) the Mautner Project is offering schol­ Taylor slipped from her horse and landed on the ground arships and sliding-scale registration fees to lesbians from under­ just as Carl arrived. served populations who would otherwise be unable to attend. "Boss?" he nodded is head. For more information, or to register for the Conference, please Taylor handed him the reins to her horse and pointed to contact the Mautner Project at 202-332-5536 I maut­ Gina. [email protected] I www.mautnerproject.org. "I need you to take Jet here and go hook up with that lady over there." She gave a brief nod in Cole's direction. Founded in /990, the Mautner Project is the nation's leading "It's her first time," she said simply. lesbian health organization. Its mission is to deliver services and Carl gave Cole the once-over, mumbled something support to lesbians with cancer; educate lesbians about cancer; about city slickers, and hopped up on the back of Taylor's train healthcare providers about the needs and concerns of horse. women who partner with women; and advocate on lesbian health Unsure of what was happening, Cole grinned when she issues nationwide. saw the look of dismay on Gina's face as Carl approached her. Then she turned her attention back to Taylor, who was standing just two feet away, hands planted firmly on her hips. "I thought maybe you could use some private instruc­ tion." Her voice was smooth and low, sending a shiver down Cole's spine. "I could probably use it," Cole gulped, trying to steady her beating heart. Taylor stepped beside the horse. "Why don't we start working with mounting and dismounting," she said. "Okay," Cole blindly agreed. Taylor raised her arms. "Just raise up a bit and swing your right leg behind you and over Honey's backside. " Cole did as she was told, stumbling a little as her feet hit the ground. Strong arms came up behind her, catching her fall. Cole leaned back, relishing the feel of Taylor's firm breasts against her back. "That wasn't so hard, was it?" Taylor's voice was barely 821 0 Broadway above a whisper. San Antonio, TX 78209 Cole shook her head, grinning. "No. But I really think I 210-930-3310 need more practice." Taylor smiled. "Lots and Jots of practice," she agreed. Massage Therapy Make- up Application Waxing Body Wraps/Scrubs SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY: Facials Self-Tanning Application Skin Care/Treatments Girlfriends Day OlJT

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Mistletoe, La Voz de Esperanza-922 San Pedro, (7S212), 22S-020I 732-4300 (press 9 for meeting schedule) San Antonio NOW Times- P.O. Box 34551 (7S265-455l) Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFFLAG)- P.O. Box WomanSpace- P.O. Box 12327, (7S212) S2S-LISA 33191 , SA, Tx. 78265. 655-23S3. PFFLAG Youth Group-655-2383 Rape Crisis Center Hotline- 349-7273 Office- 521-7273 The Resource Center (Dote Foundation)- 121 W. Woodlawn 732-0751 WEBSITES: Tara's Voice Women's Spirituality Support Group- S2S-0317 Curve Magazine- www.curvemag.com Girlfriends Magazine- www.girlfriendsmag.com HIV/AIDS Orgs. in SA- www.ci.sa.tx.us/health Human Rights Campaign- www.hrc.org LODGING: Texas Lesbian Conference- www.texaslesbianconference.com Froebel House-King William B&B near SA river- (21 0) 227-6457 Texas Triangle- www.txtriangle.com The Painted Lady-620 Broadway, 220-1092 [email protected]

14 SOLIDARITY WEEKEND October 5-6~ 2002 Join us for a weekend of learning together to break the chain of violence and building solidarity through our diversity

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Part I: *Saturday, October 5th "Working Toward Solidarity" 9AM to 3PM A skill shop to explore the issues that we all face everyday in our communities and give practical techniques.for engaging the difficult dialogues and to learn to listen to our inner wisdom as well as being open to the wisdom of others. We are seeking ways, especially in the current climate of fear, to create understandings between diverse groups and in· the innate goodness of humanity and our earth. · Part II~. . "Feasting ·in Solidarity" 7PM Dinner with a Keynote address from Sr. Christine Vladimiroff Part In: Sunday, ·October 6th "Celebrating Solidarity in our Diversity" !530PM An Interfaith Service at the Episcopal Church · of the Reconciliation with reflections from Sr. Vladamiroff and Music by the Alamo City Men's · Chorale. 'A Potluck to follow at 7PM 8900 Starcrest

"'Saturday events at the PeaceCENTER 1443 SSt Mary's Registration Form: . Name ·. .. · · Phone·---- Address Zip_· __ SKILI.$HOP(students under 21 free) $35 DINNER AND KEYNOTE $20 OR

COMPLETE SOLIDARITY $50 (Skillshop and Dinner/Keynote) Send to: DignitySA Solidarity Weekend 203 Greenlawn, SAT 78201 Questions: 735-7191 ***************************************

SOLIDARITY SUNDAY is the Anti-violence project of Dignity/USA established in· 1995 to Educate and Involve everyone in ending violence against all peoples including gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gendered persons. This year ~e have expanded our celebration to include a skillshop, a dinner with keynote, and the interfaith service (see other side). '. . ' \ Our.featured speaker is Sister Christine Vladimiroff, OSB, Prioress of the Benedictine ~ . Sisters of Erie, Pennsylvania. Her prophetic gift of leadership within her community is about "keeping the focus on the mission ~nd giving the organization the energy so that it can meet its responsibt1ifies~ .She ·advocates new possibilities, new ways of relating, new understandings of power that challenge us no matter our faith traditions, nationalities, culture or sexual orientation . .

SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS Dingity/SA, Call to Action/SA, PeaceCENTER, Madison Square Presbyterian, Church of the Reconciliation,· Benedictine Sisters, Benedictine Mini$tries, Alamo City Men's Chorale, Love's . Day, NCCJ, PFLAG/SA, Temple Beth Am, Pax Christi/SA