Unicorns

We are not unusual to ourselves. We know at least one transgender person really well and usually a good number of other ones. It isn’t uncommon for us to know other transgender people’s stories either. This should not come as a surprise. Is doesn’t, right? For people meeting us this is often not true. We…… Continue reading Unicorns

Why you should always hope

My friends, especially those in pain of mind or body or soul. Gut wrenching or that small ins insidious pain that keeps you up at night. The mental anguish that robs you of sleep. I wrote this a few months ago: Pain, it focuses my mind, my eyes, It instructs and separates that which can…… Continue reading Why you should always hope

Why Cross Dressers aren’t Trans and Caitlyn Jenner is

I find myself this morning eating my Cheerios with some almond milk. My iPad is playing a video on YouTube with this guy talking about a video he’s playing. In it some woman is explaining her objections to trans people and confusing some things together. The male commentator made a disparaging remark about Caitlyn Jenner.…… Continue reading Why Cross Dressers aren’t Trans and Caitlyn Jenner is

Thoughts about the Torah’s Morality in Modern Times

Much is made of the Torah’s abhorrence of male homosexuality because it gets called out. It’s there in Leviticus 18.22, right? Let’s consider some things though. If you read through the 613 commandments, there is not one against rape. Huh? Yeah, I was surprised too. Scholars will explain this by various statements about it. If…… Continue reading Thoughts about the Torah’s Morality in Modern Times