Tag: society

Changes

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Hi, You probably know that I answer the emails and keep an eye on the forum, for Chameleons. In the last two years or so, I’ve noticed a change -if you pardon the pun – in who contacts the group. Yes, a lot of our number are regular crossdressers (/waves), although we’re seeing a gradual diversification. Questions from women who identify as men, and also from younger people too. Okay, mostly teenagers, but still, I think we’re, and to steal a well-known headline, reaching at a tipping point. It seems, well, at least to me, that the trans elements of society are making themselves known earlier. They are speaking up and early. I still see conservative types who are trying […]

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Travel and Tiaras

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Hi, A short week, this week. The Jones Massive have had another summer break, albeit a long week. I know, lifestyles of the rich and famous, eh? Not that my bank account is looking well, that’s for sure. Still, a good time was had by all and despite the dining out, the sheer amount of walking we did, has worked wonders. I feel I have much more energy and, I get finally get back into my 36″ bloke jeans. Clearly, the daily 5 – 7 mile walks, have paid off. Note to self: more exercise. 🙂 We went to Prague and if you get chance, and for what it’s worth; I thoroughly recommend it. I think adding up the cost […]

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The C Word

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Hi, On the way home from Chams last week, BBC Radio 4 had a large night edition of Woman’s Hour. It’s not a programme I usually listen to, as I’m at work, but if it’s on; I’ll listen. Not from some faux woman within malarkey (well, false for me – it may be very true for others). Moreover, you get to hear different topics of conversation. The Late Night Edition covered fanfic, cosplay and sci-fi & fantasy, albeit with a view of what it means to women today. If any of the above are your bag, there’s a podcast you can download here. So what’s this got to do with being trans? Well, it wasn’t discussed directly, although there was […]

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Not everyone’s the same, but we’ve got a lot in common

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Hiya, There is much to be said, in my humble opinion, in the pleasure of the first cup of tea, of the day. With the new job, I’m out and about much more than I was, and some days, you just don’t make time to get a brew. Instead, it’s more a quick cup of water, or swigging the diet soda I bought at lunch time. Still, at least I’m up and about. I did read on the BBC News site, the amount of sitting down we do in our comfy office jobs. Much as I’m current sat down and staring at a screen right now, I’m not so screen focused as I once was, and that, for me, is […]

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What’s a simple rural type like you, doing in an urban setting such as this?

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Hi, I’m back after a week away on a course. One of those organisational training sessions. It’s been fairly taxing, given the amount of revision and the sheer depth the course went into. Oh and did I mention two exams at the end? 🙂 Still, the deed is done and the die is cast. Just a case of waiting to see what comes back. Really, I’m just glad it’s over, even if it did give me some new ideas and extra skills. I like training – just not that full on! 🙂 Perhaps I should be bothered by result, but worrying about it won’t help and there’s nothing tied to my job about the need to pass. Talking of passing […]

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What is it to be a man?

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Hiya, Well, that’s the first week in the new job, in the bag. So far, so good, which makes for a very nice change. Sure, the pace is a little more frantic, but there’s more doing than to-ing & fro-ing, which, for me at least, is a good thing. Fingers crossed the good luck continues for a little longer. Thursday was my bi-monthly big night out and despite leaving a little later than usual, the traffic pixies were with me and I wasn’t too late arriving. I caught up with friends and conversation ranged from how people are doing, to another research group request and a question around ‘how do blokes behave?’ Well, perhaps the blokes at Chams are not […]

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