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Features DECADES: Gay/Les8Ian Rights Thrcxjgh The 20th Cbvttuiw 17
The Coffee Cecb Lesbian Literature, Music, Movies & More 25
Do You Hate To Be Alone? 28 What A WoRij), What A Worfd Humor by Cometdian Nancy Ford 22
A Fembiiist PERsPEcrmB Women & Politics With Lobbyist Laurie Eiserloh 38 Hostihet Featckes 8 News *12 What's Goin' On 15 Dear Agnes• 30 Poetry 31 Horoscope* 33 Directory 36 Classifieds • 39 Grafrti
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May '93 • Dimensions• Page 7 The IIITews From Around the Region, the Country & the World MARCH ON fi-ee to all out-of-town registrants. Entertainment will be provided by WASHINGTON Denice Franke on Friday night, and by EDITOR'S NOTE:Due to our printing the Therapy Sisters and Girls In The schedule, we will not have a report on Nose on Saturday night(followed by a the 1993 March on Washington in this dance with DJ Cherry Wolf). issue. However, we will bring you the Registration is $65 and includes atten complete story in our June/Gay Pride dance to all workshops,speakers, three issue. meals and a free showing of the film,A Place OfRage. The Saturday nightcon 199B Texas Lesbian cert and dance is an additional $15. A "hard times" discount rate is available. Conference For more information ot to register,call HOUSTON - Hundreds oflesbians will (713)867-8904 and leave a message. be gathaing in Houston May 21-23 for the 6th Annual Texas Lesbian Confer Minnesota Passes ence (TLC). Keynote ^)eakas at the confnence will be Akasha(Gloria) Hull, Gay Ri^ts Bill; Other Susie Bright and Dr. Nancy Lee Jose. States Consider Akasha Hull is a poet, author, lecturer WASHINGTON, D.C. - Minnesota and professor of Women's Studies and became the eighth state in the country Literature at the University of Califor nia at Santa Cruz. Susie Bright is an to extend civil rights to its gay and author, lecturer and self-proclaimed lesbian citizens when Gov.Ame Carlson signed a bill on April 3.Meanwhile, the "Sexpert" who has appeared on na National Gay and Lesbian Task Force tional talk shows and p^orms across (NGLTF) reports that similar legisla the country. Dr.Nancy Lee Jose is with MCC Cathedral of Hq)e in Dallas. tion failed in New Mexico and that bills Workshops will cover a diversity of are pending in six other states. lesbian-oriented subjects including The Minnesota law prohibits discrimi sexuality, intimacy, parenting and les nation based on sexual orientation in bian legal issues. the areas of housing,public and private Lesbians in Business(LIB) will hold an employment and education. However, open meeting Friday evening as a part four amendments muted the bill's im of the conference. They will present pact:language specifically prdiibits gay Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin,founding and lesbian marriage; owner-occupied members of the first national lesbian dwellings of two units are exempted organization in the U.S.—The Daugh- firom the housing statute; religious in tCTS of Bilitis, helped publish the first stitutions are exempted; and groups lesbian publication. The Ladder, and providing services to youth are also have written several books including permitted to discriminate on the basis Lesbian/Woman. The LIB meeting is of sexual discrimination. New Mexico's gay and lesbian civil Page 8 • Dimensions •May '93 rights bill was tabled by the House If you would like to help activists in any Judiciary Committee after it had cleared of these states, please contact Robert two Senate hurdles and passed on the Bray or Robin Kane atthe National Gay Senateflow. New Mexicoactivists were and Lesbian Task Force at (202) disappointed that the bill died after it 332-6483 for a list of resources. had made such progress, but are deter mined to make an even stronger show Gays in Military ing next sessicHi. In Maine, gay and lesbian activists Hearings Called cheered as a gay and lesbian civil rights Disappointing bill was report^ out ofcommittee with WASHINGTON D.C. - The long- a huge vote margin. By a vote of 11-2, awaited hearings conducted by the Sen the JointJudiciary CtMnmittee approved ate Armed Services Committeeon Presi the biU, which won the support of the dent Clinton's pix^sal to lift the ban Maine Chamber of Commerce and the against gay men,lesbians, and bisexu- Maine Banking Association.However, als in the U.S. military began on March a referendum question to repeal the 28th. What follows are the reacitcms of civil rights law has already been filed in some legal scholars, histCHians, civil anticipation of the law's passage. An rights leaders and veterans to the first organization called Maine Families, day of testimony. based in Auburn, has said it will begin CMS Coordinator Thomas B.Stoddard gathering signatureson repeal petitions. stated, "We have been working with In nearby Rhode Island, openly gay SenatOT Nunn in anticipation of these SenatOT Will Fitzpatrick and the Rhode hearings, while fully knowing his pre Island Alliance for Gay and Lesbian disposition against us. We gave him the Civil Rights lobbied their bill through benefit of the doubt,but given his poor the Senate Judiciary Committee. The performance and the weak substance committee approved the bill by a vote provided by this panel, we can only of 11-6 and sent it on to the fiill Senate conclude that we have more doubt in for a vote expected in mid-May. Senates'Nunn than before. We are dis Gay and lesbian Nebraskans gave per appointed with the testimony. The tes suasive testimony on a fair employ timony has been confused,incomplete ment bill that was ^proved by the and often beside the point. Simply,the Senate Business and Labor committee panel lacked substance and failed to by a vote of 4-3. One senator who was provide accurate information to the not expected to support the bill voted Senate Committee. Cardboard wit for it, saying, "The lack of action in nesses were substituted for experts in other states can't justify doing nothing the legal and historical dimensions of here." this important issue." New York and Washington also have John D'Emilio, a Professor of History bills pending that would prohibit dis at the University of North Carolina, crimination based on sexual orienta representing the Campaign for Military tion, while Hawaii has a bill in the Service, said,"There were no histori legislature that would expand its ciu*- ans on the panel today — the Commit rent statewide gay and lesbian civil tee did not get the history lecture they rights law. needed. From the 1940s to the 197Cte
May '93 • Dimensions• Page 9 the military's rationale for the policy has amounted to an acquiescence to was the danger of blackmail, and the prejudice.The SupremeCourthas made unsuitability of gay men and lesbians clear that this is an impermissible justi because they were mentally unstable. fication.Until the Committee addresses The Navy's Crittendenreptxtconcluded that point, the hearings overall will be there was no factual data to sustain the pointless." blackmail argument and the American Lt.Tracy Thome stated,"I found it very Psychiatric Association concluded that troubling to be talked about today like a homosexuality is notpathological. Only laboratory animal or alien being, not a at this point, when their other rationales fellow American. Let me be emphati have been taken away,did the military cally clear: this debate was not based in raise the military 'cohesion' rationale. reality. I did notjoin the Navy to get a The bottom line is that their last-ditch, date in the shower or go to a square fall-back position is simple discrimina dance on a ship. This is not about mari tion and prejudice." tal benefits orsome grand social experi Nan Hunter,professw of law at Brook ment This discussion today was about lyn Law School and an established ex my life, not my lifestyle. Senators — pert on constitutional law stated,"The talk to me about these issues and you most stunning point about the panel on will find mwe tmth in an hour than in the first day centers on what was miss this whole day's worth of bigotry and ing.The panel failed to address the only bias...If America and her military does really important question;'What is the not protect liberty, whatdoes it protect? government's justification ft* it's dis This is about discrimination—experts criminatory policy?' So far the only on this issue were not heard today." rationaleoffered in defenseofthe policy
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TEXAS - The Sixth Annual Texas It is on channel 4,9 or 11 on Warner Lesbian Conference (TLQ happens Cable and channel41 on Storer Cable. at the Stouffer Presidente Hotel in If you would like more info, please Houston, May 21-23. Featured speak ccxitact Fem TV at P.O. Box 66604, ers include: PhyUis Lyon and Del Houston,TX 77266-6604. Martin,authors nfLesbian/Womai^anH founding members of the Daughters of FORT WORTH - A number of tal Bilitis (the first lesbian organization, ented North Texas musicians,vocalists founded in 1953); "Sexpert" Susie and dancers are uniting for the Per Bright; poet and author Akasha forming Artists Spotlight Show (Gloria) HuU; and Dr. Nancy Lee (PASS), donating their p^ormaiKes Josie, minister at MCC Cathedral of to benetit the Tarrant County AHIS Hope in Dallas. The film "A Place of Interfaith Network,the Fort Worth/ Rage"will be shown several times.The Tarrant County Chapter of The film features June Jordan, Angela NamesProject AIDS MemorialQuilt, Davis and Alice Walker recounting the Tarrant County Lesbian/Gay Al their experiences in the civil rights liance and the AIDS Outreach Cen movement Ent^tainment will be pro ter. Appearing in the show will be the vided by Denke Franke, Girls in the Dallas Women's Chorus; the Turtle Nose and The Therapy Sisters. For Creek Chorale; symphony pianist, registration inf(xmation,call(713)867- Shields-Collins Bray; premier ballet 8904 or write to: TLC'93,c/o LIB,P.O. dancCT Todd Edson and more. The Box 66748,Houston, TX 77266-6748. show will be held Saturday, May 22 at For hotel reservations,caU the Stouffer FortWorth's Will Rogers Auditorium. Presidenteat l-8(X)-468-3571 andmen- Tickets are$15-$40andare available at tion TLC.Room rates for participants all DFW area Dillard's department are $79for up to four women.Rates are stores. For more info, contact Alliance good through May 7th, so call now! Productions at(817) 763-8382.
HOUSTON - Houston's Fem TV DALLAS - You keep meaning to quit (Feminist Television) will present per smoking... but you just never seem to former Jamie Anderson in ccxicertand do it. Well, here's your chance. The interview on May 6at9:30pm,May 8 at Oak Lawn Counseling Center is hold 6:30 and May 9th at 10:30am. Artist ing a Smoking Cessation workshop Rachel Hecker, the administrator at titled "Nicotine: The Toughest Ad the Museum of Fine Arts' Glassell diction" on Saturday, May 1 firom School of Art will appear on the pro- 10am-4pm at the center (3434 grant beginning May 15 at 2pm, May Fairmont). The cost is $30 in advance 18th at 10:30pm, May 20 at 8pm,May or $40 at the dow. For more info, 23 at4pm and May 25 at6pm. Fem TV contact Martha Graham at(214) 520- can be seen on Houston's Public Ac 8108. cess Channel(PAC in the TV Guide).
Page 12 • Dimensions "Mcay '93 LUBBOCK - The South Plains AIDS eastern Illinois University's Chicago Resource Center (SPARC) will Campus. For more info, call Alan at present"To Lubbock With Love" on (312) 528-2504. Saturday, May 8th at the Depot Res taurant (19th & Ave. G). Dinner will NATIONAL/MUSIC FESTIVALS - be served and the show,"Burlesque!" The 18th Annual Michigan Womyn's will be presented after dinner. Tickets Musk Festival will be held August 10- are $30per person.All proceeds will go 15. This 6-day all-womyn camping to benefit the 27 services provided by event is the largest of the wwnyn's SPARC.For more info,call SPARC at music festivals in the U.S., and is at (806) 796-7068. tended by 7-8,000 womyn every year. This year's performers include Margie NATIONAL/LESBIAN SPORTS - Adam, The Washington Sisters, The first annual Lesbian Giolf Tourna Laura Love, Nona Hendryx, Alice ment presented by Women's Golf Walker and many more. For more Tours will be held in Minneapolis,MN info and registration, write to August 19-22. This will be a 36-hole WWTMC,P.O. Box 22,Walhalla, MI Tournament held the two days prior to 49458 or call(616) 757-4766. theLPGA Classic Tournament(WGT The 19th Annual National Women's is not affiliated with the LPGA).Play is Musk Festival will be held on the open to all lesbians. For more info and Indiana University campus in a registration packet,contact Women's Bloomington,IN June 3-6.Performers Golf Tours at 1-800-373-7244. include:SueFink, Teresa Trull,Jamk If you aren't into golf, maybe you pre Anderson, The Washington Sisters fer to swim. The Seventh Annual In and Alix Dobkin among others. Fot ternational Gay and Lesbian Aquat more info,call (317) 251-5413 or write ics(IGLA) Meet will be held Memo P.O. Box 1427-PR, Indianapolis, IN rial Day Weekend (May 28-31). The 46206-1427. event will feature participants fiom 40 IGLA teamsfrom five continents,how ever, individual swimmers and water polo teams who are not affiliated with IGLA are also welcome. The competi tion is open to everyone regardless of ability, but there will be several South Plains AIDS Resource Center world-class swim mers on hand, in cluding Mike McGuire who is currently ranked FREE, CONHDENTIAL HIV TESTING third in the world in the 800-meter freestyle for males David L. Crader (806) 796-7068 Office Executive Director 35-39 years old. 1-800-627-7079 4204 B 50th Street The meet will be (806) 796-0920 FAX Lubbock, Texas 79413 held at the North May '93• Dimensions • Page 13 89W NV9IH011AI 'VIIVHIVM 'SSXOa 301dd0 iSOd 3WIAIM
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Page 16• Dimensions •May '93 DECADES A look back at the women's & lesbian/gay rights movements in the 20th century. There are those who believe that "you Although the federal government didn't can't really appreciate where you are give in until the'20s, many municipali going until you understand where ties allowed women to vote in local you've been." elections as early as the 1900s and four As I write this, events leading up to the states(Wyoming, Utah, Colorado,and historic '93 March on Washington for Idaho)allowed women to vote in state Lesbian, Gay and Bi Equal Rights and and federal elections. By 1914 six addi Liberation are just beginning. The tional states had given the vote to March itself won't happen for another women. week. In the midst of all the excite Lesbians and gay men were isolated by ment,I thought this would be an appro a largely rural population and homo priate time to look at where we came sexuality was rarely mentioned outside firom. So here it is — a short history of the realm ofchurch or medicaljournals. both women and the lesbian/gay com There were a few pockets of gay life in munity in the 20th century. the largCT cities,evidenced by the open ing ofSan Francisco's first gay bar.The Dash,in 1908.By and large,lesbianism 1900s & 1910s was not thought to be possible,thus the Atthe beginning of this century women advent of "Bostcxi Marriages," close in most states were the property oftheir "friendships" (with definite romantic husbands (or fathers, brothers ot other overtones) formed by middle class close male relatives) with no legal con women. trol over their own earnings,children or property. Women were not allowed to vote, one fourth of the states did not 1920s allow wives to make contracts, and On August 18, 1920, the Nineteenth women could not enter into business Amendment gave women all over the partnerships without male consent. U.S. the right to vote. With this victory But,it wasn't all bad news. From 1890 came a definite downturn in the Suf- imtil the beginning of World War I, the firage movement—with no great cause women's movement was alive and well. to unite them and bring in new mem By 1900 twentypercentofwomen were bers, women drifted from the move employed outside the home and begin ment The"New Woman" waited until ning to dominate professions such as later to marry, wore shorter skirts, nursing and teaching. Out of 369 occu smoked cigarettes and generally had pations listed in the census of 1890, more freedom. women could be found in all but nine. The fireer morals of the '20s brought
May '93 • Dimensions • Poge 17 increased freedom fr* women as well This explosion of women in the work as homosexuals.Many homosexual men force gave lesbians the opportunity had encountered the relative freedom (many for the first time) to make a of gays in large European cities during ccwnfortable living without the aid of a the first World War and brought this man.Many womendiscoveredthatthey expanded view back to the States with were lesbians during this time. them. The growing shift of the popula tion from rural to urban also helped things along. 1950's The attitudes of Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House Un American 1930s Activities Committee influenced both The Great Depression brought severe the women's and the gay communities. setbacks to women's employment op The overriding conservatism of the de portunities. With fewer jobs to go cade did notallow for any radical action around, many women were forced out by women's organizations. Many of the job market Those that did hang women did not reenter the work force on to their jobs were often faced with after World War II and the mediaimage wage and hour cuts. When an advertise of women shifted from "Rosie the Riv ment for 150 jobs as soap demonstra- eter" to the perky housewife. tws was advertised in St Louis, over Persecution of homosexuals came into 1,000 women stwmed an office build vogue with massive military purges and ing to apply for the jobs. fear of communism. The early fifties Homosexuals were also affected by the saw the first forerunners of our modem Depression. With urban areas being gay organizations founded in Califor especially hard hit the small gay com nia — West Coast-One, Inc., the munities that had fmined in the twen Mattachine Society, and, in 1955, the ties were forced to focus on economic first lesbian organization, the Daugh instead of emotional needs. As a result ters of Bilitis. The groundwork fw the they retreated further underground so gay rights movement had been laid. as not to lose hard earned jobs, apart ments and family support. 1960s The advent of "the pill" and the civil 1940s rights movement both played a role in More than 6 million women went to bringing feminism back to the forefinont work for the first time with the advent of national politics in the sixties. More of World War II. In the media, women and more women were moving into the at work were pictured as positive role work force out of economic necessity. models. Many state governments re The National Organization for Women pealed legislaticm thatjwevented women was founded in 1966. Women were not from working in"dangerous" positions only expressing their discontent, they to encourage women to work in war were translating it into action. plants. Women were also seen in mili The number of Lesbian and Gay activ tary uniforms. ists were growing all across the coun-
Page 18• Dimensions ®May '93 try. They were beginning to realize that from their list of mental disorders. In maybe they weren'tthe ones who had a 1975 California legalized homosexual problem,and that only by changing the ity. Harvey Milk was elected supervi attitudes of those around them would sor of San Francisco in 1977 and was they ever be accepted.Then in 1%9,on fatally shot by ex-siqtCTvisor Dan White Friday, June 27th, the gay movement in 1978. erupted.The StonewallInn, a gay barin Greenwich Village was raided by the 1980s police — and patrons decided to fight back. The fight moved into the streets Three of the bastions of almost exclu and was soon joined by people on the sively male domain were broken when street and firom other bars in the area. Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to serve on the Supreme Court in 1981, Sally Ride became the first woman crew 1970s member of a space flight in 1983 and Feminism was growing steadily in both Geraldine Ferraro became the first numbers and appeal in the early seven woman on a major party presidential ties. Women formed feminist theater ticket. Women moved into'he medical troupes,rock groups and made feminist and law fields and started their own movies. Ms. magazine wentinto publi continusJ on page 27 cation.The Supreme Courtgave women the right to choose an abor tion in 1973 with IS... the decision in DENEUyE Rnfiv.Wade.B\ A new bi-monthly magazine written by 1975, 32 of the lesbians, about lesbians & for lesbians required 38 T Social & Political Issues ▼ states had Reviews & interviews T Books & Movies passed the ERA T The Latest Trends amendment ▼ The Hottest Clubs The San Fran ▼ News, Rumors,& Tidbits T Cartoons, Poetry & Fiction cisco gay com T Style, Attitude & Passion nrilirTI¥r munity held the first Gay Free DON'T YOU DESERVE Utf(tuU? dom Day Parade One Year(6 issues) for only $21.001 in 1970 to cel Please send my subscription (mailed in a discreet brown envelope)to: ebrate the anni Name
versary of the Address_ Stonewall riots. May '93 • Dimensions• Page 19 m presents 1 LAZER KARAOKE NIGHT Showcasing' •So Austin's TALENT Happy Hour AUSTIN All Mitel 305 W.5th 512*472* 5288 Page 20• Dimensions •May '93 SAN ANTONIO 8021 Pinebrook 210*341*2818 VOIXEnSAUL if $2 Well Drinks $ 1 Pony Longnecks May '93• Dinnenslons • Page 21 What A What A WoRUD THE ABC'S OF THE ROAD A Guide To Cross-Country Motoring BY NANCY FORD Nancy Ford is on the rood to ttie Morch on Woshlngton. Stw will report on her experiences next month. A is for Apples: Good things to eat on G is for good mileage: What a car gets a long trip. Mothers two-to-one prefer when its owner practices regular main seeing apple cores to beer cans in the tenance, safe and consistent driving back seat of their offsprings' cars. habits and general obsessive-compul sive automotive habits. B is for Bad Mileage: What normal people's cars get. H is for Hats: What truckers wear. All truckers. Without hats, truckers would C is for Comedy Club Managers: have nothing to tip in truckstops except Who's problem it is not,should I getlost the waitresses. in route to said club, thus delaying showtime and my paycheck. I is for Interference: WhatBucksnort, Tennessee has instead of a radio sta D is for Directions: A good thing to tion. have to mostefficiently reach a specific destination, preferably outlined by a J is for Jesus: Who you pray to when navigator with asthetic tastes parallelto you find yourselftraveling65 mjAdown those of the drivCT. (Example: 'Take a steep incline in fiont ofan 18-wheeler the firstright past the Galleria,then turn which is driving 75 mph. left at the 2nd Porsche dealership.'^ K is for Kilometer: Communist wcxd E is for Empty: What neither your gas for mile. tank or your stomach should be in re mote parts of rural America where tuna L is for Luggage: What you don't lose salad sandwiches with time-released when you opt to drive instead of to fly. expiration dates cost as much as $3.49. M is for Mileage: What makes your F is for Freeway; Limited-access thor automobile worthless as soon as its last oughfare whose use is offered atno cost installment payment has been made. to the traveller. However,fees are pro (See Good.£M. and Wavs to Improve cured through those tuna sandwich rev Milsags-) enues. Page 22• Dimensions "May '93 N is for No Vacancy: What hotels have erally obsessive-compulsive automo when you have no reservations. tive behavior. If these methods seem too conventional for your tastes,simply O is for Oreos: A staple of the Open drive backwards. This method is dan Road. Oreas make the longest long gerous and illegal, but an effective tool distance trip seem shorter:pass the time come trade in time. In the event you simply by chewing one, two, or three should be questioned by a figure of Oreos,then smile at your fellow travel authority while engaging in this activ lers as they pass you along the road. ity,keep readily available an open road You'll never see these people again map. Qutch it frantically while repeat anyway. ing to the arresting officer "Where am I? Where the heck am I?" And best of P is for Potty Stop: A biological inevi luck to you. tability. Never,ever sit down.Better to hover. Even better yet, catheterize at X is for Kisses: A good thing to take up the onset of the trip. space at the bottom of postcards sent from Bucksnort, Tennessee. Q is for Queen-Sized Deluxe Vibra- Beds: What hotels with no vacancy Y is for Yellowstone National Park: have, where you have no reservation. What you should not see signs for when travelling north along the Mississippi R is for Road Map: Origami style River.(See Directions.') directions. Zis for Zebras:Z is alwaysfor Zebras. S is for Serial Murderer: What hitch Ask Anybody. hikers might be. Even the clean, pa- thetic-loddng ones.Even the ones wear ing military uniforms. Even the ones that hold up signs that say"Chocolate". T is for Tennessee: Colorful state in habited by people who knowingly give their towns names like "Bucksnort", but who lose their sense of humor about it. Watch For U is for Under Construction: What Oklahoma is. The whole state. NANCY FORD'S Comedy & Musical V is for Vaccination:Whatyou'llneed if you don't hover.(See Pottv Stop.) Revue Coming Soon To A W is for Ways toImprove Your Mile age:Practice regular maintenance,safe Club Near You! and consistent driving habits and gen May '93 • Dimensions • Page 23 GAY MEN AND LESBIANS ARE THE SAME AS EVERYONE. BUT WE DON'T TREAT THEM THAT WAY. At Charter Hospital of Grapevine, we and where you can address issues such as; know that when it comes to emotional • Addictions and chemical dependency treatment for • Depression gay men and lesbians, there are a few • Sexual/Physical/Emotional things missing. Like freedom. Respect. Abuse Recovery Understanding. And pride. • Self-Destructive Relationships That's why we've created a special • Dealing with Shame and Guilt program just for you. It's called Pride In Recovery — and it could mean the If you have an emotional or chemical beginning of a new world of self-accep dependency problem, please call us. tance, serenity and fulfillment. And maybe, for the fu-st time in your life Pride In Recovery offers a safe place you can face the world with a fresh, where you can talk about your lifestyle uninhibited outlook. PRIDE IN RECOTERY A Treatment Program for Gay Men & Lesbians Located in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex For a free confidential assessment, caU l-(800)-252-7533 The diagnosis of needfor inpatient treatment will only be made by a licensed physician. Page 24• Dimensions •May '93 The Coffee Ceiib Lesbians In The Arts • Books, Music, Movies, Etc. This Month, Tasha Sumner Introduces: CHAUTAUQUA by Catherine Ennis The Year Seven by Molieen Zanger We'll start this month with the latest but she can't leave to go back to New novel by Catherine Ennis,author of Tq Orleans and talk to Vi. the Lightning and Clearwater. Part On the trail ofthe deadly bacteria,Bemie medical mystery and part romance meets some very interesting people. novel, ChautauQua is set in the bayou Through the cajun folks who invite her region ofLouisiana.Dr. Bemie Herbert, to a wild cookout and dance,to a young the crime lab expert we first met in man with AIDS and a married lover, Clearwater. is scheduled to conduct a Bemie musttrack the cholera back to its class on crime lab techniques in Lake source.In addition to her lover leaving Charles, Louisiana. Two days before and a cholera outbreak, Bemie must she is supposed to leave she receives a also deal with her attraction to Anne,a call telling her that there is a suspected student in her class and Louise,a nurse outbreak ofcholera in the Lake Charles at the hospital. region. Bemie packs her bags andheads Catherine Ennis has created a very in out to help track down the source of the teresting character with Bemie. Her cholera. forensic exploits make her the equiva No sooner does Bemie arrive in Lake lent of a lesbian "Quincy." I truly look Charles than her lover, Vi, tells her on forward to more books featuring her in the phone that she is thinking of ending the future. The only criticism I have of their relationship. Bemie is shocked. Ms. Ennis' books is the lack of charac- May '93 • Dimensions• Page 25 ter development in her secondary char survivors are female with only one or acters. Although her partis imptHiant to two males willing to travel and do"stud" the plot line of Chautauoua. Bemie's service. lover, Vi, is hardly more than a card Slowly, other survivors gather in BJ's board cutoutset up in the background to little town and she is determined to give Bemiesome heartache to deal with make this small society work better while working on a case.Weknow little than what went before. about her except that she's leaving. But Although I truly enjoyed this book and then, maybe that's why she's leaving. the premise is a great one,I don't think Other than this small detail, I would Ms. Zanger went deep enough. The definitely recommend Chaiitaugna logistics of living in a wwld where all but a harxlful of people have disap Next is The Year Seven,an apocalyptic peared would be quite a bit more daunt novel by Molleen Zanger. It begins on ing than she would have us believe.The an ordinary evening in July. Vic is idea is fascinating I would just like to sitting in fimt of her TV set when the have seen it taken farther. power goes out.She waits for it to come back on and when it doesn't,she goes to Both Chautauoua and The Year Seven bed. When she wakes up in the morning are available from yovu* local bookstore she discovers that the world as we know or by mail for $9.95 from Naiad Press, it has come to an end.People, dogs and Inc.,P.O. Box 10543, Tallahassee, FL cats are all gone — laying dead in the 32302. Please include 15% postage streets and in their homes. There is no and handling. Complete catalogs are explanation for this sudden, horrible available upon request. cataclysm. Vic decides to drive out of the city and see if she can find other survivors. She finds one—astraight-laced, half-crazed Books, music and more red head running out of the library with for the lesbian, gay and her arm sloaded with books aboutchick feminist communities. ens. Her name is Nancy and she has seen chickens in her dreams. Vic picks her up and keeps driving. They end up in an old farmhouse with a chicken coop and a few chickens for /nklincjs Nancy to raise. Eventually, Vic makes a trip into a nearby town for canned goods,bottled propane and a few other necessities. She notices that there are no bodies and 1846 Richmond Ave. Houston, Texas 77098 on her next trip,even the rotten meat in the grocery store is gone. Then she (713) 521-3369 discovers why — BJ a life-long resi dent of the town has been cleaning it up. Open Tuestday • Suniday Also, (miracle of miracles) BJ is a Personalized mail order service. sex-starved lesbian. Through BJ,Vic learns that most of the Page 26• Dimensions "May '93 DECADES THE FUTURE continued from page 19 It's up to us.The future is what we make businesses in unprecedented numbers. it Both the women's and gay commu More and more women were winning nity have seen ups and downs over the elections at all levels of government. past 93 years and that trend will surely The gay community was (and contin continue far into the 21st century. But, ues to be) hit hard by the onset of the without the help and support of us all, AIDS epidemic. Anti-gay violence in both will have a hard time gaining rec creased as fear of the disease grew. The ognition and support. The March is SupremeCourt upheld the rightofStates over,but Gay Pride Week isjust around to make sodomy a crime with Bowers the comer. And whether or not you vs. Hardwick. Despite these setbacks made it to Washington, you can get out and hardships, the gay movement con and March in your own city next month tinues to gain momentum and win small and do what you can to make sure that victories in States and municipalities generations to come will also ha^'e the naticMiwide. right and privilege to parade through The eighties saw the birth of the AIDS the streets in a show of numbers and Quilt, Gay TV, National Coming Out pride. gj Day, the Gay Games, the first March On Washington and the National Mu seum of Lesbian & Gay History. 1990s Although we still have our share of problems, both the women's and gay movements are making headway. The passage of Amendment 2 in Colorado and the fight over Propositicm 9 in Or egon have led to ever increasing vio lence against gays in those states and others. On the positive side, with the election of Bill Clinton we have seen the first female attorney general and the first openly gay presidential appoin tees. Although Clinton's "gays in the Adolphine V-^AROLE military" proposal has been extremely Intuitive Counselor controversial,at least the nation is talk ...working with the unconscious to ing about it. help small changes make The second March on Washington hap big differences pened on April 25, 1993. Although it hasn't happened as of this writing,it is Private Sessions, expected that more than one million Workshops, Classes, Lectures people will attend. 512 • 477 2972 May '93 • Dimensions• Page 27 <111* Do You Hate To Be Alone? Some women can be by themselves for 5.Do you plan time to be by yourselfon days on end and never think about it purpose? Others have to have contact with people a. Yes all the time. How well do you handle b.No being alone? Answer the questions be low to find ouL 6. Do you crave something to eat or drink when you are alone? LWhen you are home alone, you keep a. Yes the stereo or television: b.No a. on and turned up loud. b. on and about medium volume. 7. Are you generally happy with your c. on very low or off. job and home life? a. Yes 2.Do you have one or more hobbies that b.No you can do alone? a. Yes 8. When you are faced with stress or b.No boredom, you: a. find something to do - read a book, 3. Are you always calling people on the work around the house,etc. phone for no reason — just to talk? b. complain to whoever wiU listen. a. Yes c. go to sleep. b.No 9.When you are faced with theprospect 4. Are you unhtqjpy when you have to of spending a day or evening alone, go shopping OT run errands by yourself? you: a. Yes a. panic, you hate to be alone. b.No Page 28• Dimensions "May '93 b. aren't worried, even though you'd 33-46 points rather be with someone. c. look forward to it, you don't get You don't mind being left to your own enough time to yourself. devices. There are times when you feel lonely and other times when you want 10.When itcomes to relationships you; time to yourself. You have a very bal anced outlook. You enjoy work that a. are "in one" all the time. b. leave a healthy break between rela brings you in contact with peqtle, but tionships to "get your head together." you can get by just fine with your own ctHnpany when neccessaiy. c.prefer a long-distance relationship so that you don't have to share so much of your time. 20-32 points ^ You love anything loud crowded and (SCORING exciting. You don't like to be alone and Give yourself points as follows: will take extreme measures to avoid iL On the rare occasions when you must 1. a-2,b-4, c-6 2. a-6, b-2 be by yourself, you'll go out and make new friends just to avoid being left 3. a-2. b-6 4. a-2, b-6 alone. Try spending a few minutes by 5. a-6, b-2 yourselfevery day.Take up painting or 6. a-2, b-6 gardening orsome other ht^by that will 7. a-6, b-2 keep your hands busy while you are by yourself.You mightjustfindthatalittle 8. a-6, b^,c-2 9. a-2. b-4, c-6 "down time" is good for the soul. 10. a-2, b-4, c-6 9 If You (Scored: 47-60 points You tend to be very self-reliant and are happy with your own company. You know how to entertain yourself and don't mind going out to eat, to the movies or traveling alone. However, you may need to guard against being alone too much of the time. You may be BUY GAY. distancing yourself from friends,fam ily and loved ones with your need to be The Job Save by yourself.Particularly ifyou answered May Be Your "C" to question number ten, you may need to open up and share more of Lover's. yourself with those who love you. May '93 • Dimensions• Page 29 Poetry From Our Readers MY SISTERS All of my sisters are married now, the yoimgest with twins on the way. the oldest with a two-car garage and motor boat. All of my sisters are married now, the youngest with a second name, and children who will cry "Mommie." the oldest with a caring husband, and a warm comfortable home. And, I, the one in the middle, the "odd" one, who chases skirts, instead of shirt tails. They'U never say "aU her daughters are married." There won't be a white wedding. Only a spinster aunty, who smUed boldly and laughed, hving in courage. Keeping company in the loneliest of times, with her grey tabby and a cup of tea. Lee Holland Dallas, TX Would you like to see your poetry or short stories In print? Send us a copyl Please Include your name, address, phone number & signature. All poetry received will be assumed for publication. Your signature grants Dimensions permission to publish and verifies that you are the author/owner of said poetry or writings. Be sure and tell us If you want to use your real name or what pen name you prefer. Page 30• Dimensions •Moy '93 Property of the Center Horoscope What's in the stars for you this month? ARIES instincts are righton target after the 15th and may signal a change of course at home or at A close relationship is likely to have some work. You can improve a strained relation ups and downs during the first part of May. ship on the21st by giving in to an invitation You could end up being the bad guy, but you don't really want to accept. You'll get things willcome out all right After the 13th farther and be happier if you are flexible luck is with you in business affairs if you during the last week of the month. watch your step. The urge to splurge could be overwhelming around the 18th. The em phasis on finances continues through UGO month's end.You can write your own ticket Travel could be part of the agenda during at work if you keep your nose to the grind the first week of May. Whether you are stone. leaving on a trip or just planning one, your mood should be upbeat Gentle persuasion TAURUS is a very effective way to get what you want after the 12th. After the 19th you may have Aromantic fling could have you walking on to decide between career obligations and air during the first part of May.Be sure you taking care of a situation that arises at home. aren't fooling yourself into thinking it's Decide which is more imjxjitant to you. serious when it's all in fun. Get out and Greater pnestige and income could be yours socialize after the 12th. This could be just if you deliver on a recent promise toward what you need to get rid of the blahs right now. Don't expect perfection from friends month's end. and COworkers around the 16th — they are doing their best to please you! Keep a secret VIRGO that has been entrusted to you toward Flattery will get you everywhere during the month's end. A friend wouldnothave given first part of May. Just be sure that you are you their confidence ifyou were not trusted. honest with your praise and emotions. Im patience will only slow you down after the GEmra 13th. Slow down and take your time both at home and on the job.Ignore rumors about a Your personal affairs are best kept under friend or colleague aroimd the 20th. You cover during the first part of May. Be very have more important things to do than worry discreet, especially at work. After the 16th about tmtrue whispers. Show a loved one you may be feeling bored by your routine.If how much you care toward month's end— you can't get out to socialize, try entertain sometimes you get so involved in your ing at home.Someone you have been inter career that you forget to show your feelings. ested in for awhile is beginning to show an interest in you after the 23rd. A good friend could be worth her weight in gold toward LIBRA month's end. Avoid getting caught up in the details dur ing the first part of May. You could lose CAlirCER sight of your main objective. After the 15th A special friend could drop in for a visit pressure at work builds even more. Take during the firstpart of May. Plan some time advantage of the opportunity to use your off work to enjoy their company. Your business skills,but avoid showing off. What May '93 • Dimensions • Page 31 you want and what you get toward month's been entrusted to you. Don't allow pres end may be two different things. This ap sures to build up between you and a co- plies to both romartce and career. However, workeraftr the 17th. You may feel the urge what you get may just be better than what to go on a spending spree around the end of you want! the month. Don't! Yoiu finances aren't in great shape right now, but a day of wild SCORPIO spending could make them worse. You may be reading more into a relation ship than there actually is during the Hrst PISCES part of May.Be sure feelings are genuine on You may be showing the possessive side of both sides before going off the deep end. A your nature during the first part of May.Let friendship of long standing might take a go a little or you risk losing a loved one. An romantic turn around the 15th— tiy to keep affair of the heart could be in the works after yotir composure! A friend or ctnnpanion the 14th.This could be alasting relationship cotild be tmder some stress toward month's if you play your cards right. A partner who end,but she doesn't wantyou to know it Go wants yoiu undivided attention could be along with the charade, she will tell you upset about the time you spend at work what's wrong in her own time. toward month's end. A compromise is the only way to smooth things out You may wantsome time to yourselfduring the frrst part of May. Go ahead and take it, but be sure to clue those aroimd you in to the situation. After the 16th someone close to you could put you in a difficult situation. Take care of problems as they arise, putting them off will only make them grow. Don't try to ride roughshod over someone who could be important to your future toward month's end. Be nice and you'll go alot farther. CAPRICORIV Don'tletyourself get into arelationship that is the least bit restrictive during the frrst part of May. You need room to explore right now.After the ISth, aptromise could bejust that and nothing more.Hold onto your heart —and your wallet. You attract lots of attri tion from others toward month's end—you may even be the target of someone's j^- ousy. Don't let it upset you. aCQc open tues-fri 12r<.)cn-6pm AqpiRIUS W O Saturday lOam-Spm Be sine to watch what you say both on the M 106 austin • denton, tx jobandoffduiingthefrrstpartofMay. 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"Senator John Whitmire,Democrat fr om Houston is a real hero," stated Laurie Eiserloh, Director of the Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas."He understands this as a basic human rights issue. He argued passionately against the amendment to place 21.06 back into the penal code." During the previous session, the legislature scheduled the current Texas penal code for repeal in September of 1993. For nearly one year, the Punishment and Standards Commission has been rewriting the penal code. Both House and Senate Bills are based on the Punishment and Standards Commission Report. Neither the report nor the biUs contained the anti-homosexual conduct statute. SenatOT Jane Nelson, a conservative Republican from Denton,moved to place the anti-homosexual conduct statute back into the penal code with a floor amendment Senators Steve Carriker (D-Roby), Carl Parker (D-Port Arthur), John Montford (D-Lubbock),Rodney Ellis(D-Houston) and most importantly Senator John Whitmire (D-Houston)argued in cqjposition to the amendment Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock and Senator Mike Moncrief(D-Fort Worth) were also key players. "All of the Senators had a slightly different stance. But 1 think the most important arguments centered around issues of privacy and individual rights. Also, Senators did not want to supprat a statute that prosecutws cannot enforce." "This is an incredible victory for the lesbian/gay community in Texas. It represents months of work and countless hours spent lobbying," Eiserloh said. The bill now goes to the House and is ex pected to be up for a Houston's Most Affotdable Boutique! vote there during the first week of May. 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