The Loss of One of Our Own: L.A. Times Sportswriter Mike Penner (Christine Daniels)
This morning I was deeply saddened to read of the news that L.A. Times Sportswriter Mike Penner was found dead this morning from what appears to be suicide.  At nearly the same time I'd begun my own transition, Daniels came out as a transsexual and returned after a short hiatus as Christine Daniels.

Anyone in London?
I know this may sound a bit odd, but I'm looking to contact a few of my British friends who live in or near the London area.  I cannot discuss this here but if you're one of my friends from across the pond, would you please send me an email so I can fill you in on the details?  It may prove worth your while.Email should be addressed to lorisrevival

Mothers to the Others: Two Inspirational Stories
You often read or watch sensationalistic news programs discuss mothers gone bad who end up doing horrible things to their children.   Recently I've paid attention to just the opposite... mom's who react out of tender loving care through difficult circumstances.   Here are two examples: Two things caught my attention over this past week.   Days ago Bailey, a father of a three year old child, had the doors of the subway train close on him with his child stranded on the platform.  An unknown woman standing on the platform saw what happened and sprung into action.  She took the baby's hand and waited with him.According to OregonLiv

Photos From Trans Awareness Week
Last week Tucson celebrated Transgender Awareness Week. I was only able to make it to one of the events that week. On Thursday Arizona attorney Abigail Jensen spoke at the University of Arizona about issues concerning trans men and women, especially surrounding employment discrimination and health concerns. Her two hour presentation included a question and answer session from those in attendance. It proved to be an educational time for many, and I got to see a wonderful personal friend of mine again, if only for an evening. I'm glad I went. It was so worth it. The last hour at Magpies was worth the price of admission!  Thanks, Abby!

The Power of Conformity
For years I frequently gave in to going with the flow for fear of not being willing to stand apart from the crowd.  Like the birds in the photo I captured at an intersection in Tucson yesterday, the desire for acceptance, from friends and from God, was always tugging at me.  After all, there is strength in numbers, right?  Maybe that should read there is strength in conformity?It took m