Monthly Archives: January 2012

Bombs Away

Posted on January 31, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

A letter to my parents explaining my situation is now en route to my home town. I would repost the text of it here, but (a) it’s private, and (b) I wrote it out by hand, so it’s not on … Continue reading →

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Let Not Us Lead a Boring Life

Posted on January 31, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

Let Not Us Lead a Boring Life Let not us lead a boring life Domestic bliss, a man and wife White picket fences, deadly dull Monot’nous labours for to lull Like Sirens’ song the soul to sleep And Will to … Continue reading →

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And Now For the Details

Posted on January 30, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

I suppose I owe my readers somewhat more information concerning my gender status than an announcement and a string of obscenities, so here goes: last Saturday, I went shopping downtown en femme with my girlfriend. While in Chapters, she saw … Continue reading →

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Just Came Out.

Posted on January 29, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. I need to get away from the computer for now. Fuck.

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Fictional Characters To Whom I Relate

Posted on January 28, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

I am going to generate a list now in the hope that it may become a meme. The meme is simple; name six fictional characters in whom you could see yourself, and explain why you were able to do so. … Continue reading →

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What am I Afraid of?

Posted on January 28, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

Lately, I have been thinking more and more about coming-out publicly as transgender. But, as I have alluded-to before, I’m afraid to do so. And the worst part is, I’m not even sure as to what I am afraid of, … Continue reading →

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The Secret City

Posted on January 26, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

The Secret City There are ever two cities- (But I’m writing not of faith) The first is the city Everyone can know- It can be found, Without much difficulty, On any given map, And the little shops are always filled … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Voting For Brian Topp

Posted on January 25, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

For the past several months, I have been closely following a certain political race whose outcome could have a wide-ranging and long-lasting impact upon the course of my life. I’m not talking about the “G”OP presidential nomination (the sole redeeming … Continue reading →

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Gender Roadblocks to Exercise

Posted on January 25, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

Dilligent readers may recall that one my New Years resolutions this year was to get at least a half-hours worth of vigourous cardiovascular exercise everyday this year (not counting the time I spend riding my bike too and from work). … Continue reading →

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On the Nature of Privilege

Posted on January 24, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

I submit for your consideration the following facts, dear readers: That “privilege,” in the sociological sense of unearned advantages conferred upon individuals as a result of their race, sex, class, creed, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, and so forth, exists. … Continue reading →

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