Category Archives: Jello’s Articles

Background Radiation

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Wolsey

Here is a general snapshot of the news I look at every day. I looked at all this yesterday within three hours of waking up. I don’t do it to be depressed. I just happen to read a lot of … Continue reading →

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Transgender Day of Remembrance 2016

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Wolsey

Transgender day of Remembrance is today. It’s a day to remember all of the transgender people that are murdered throughout the year. This year 295 transgender and gender diverse individuals were murdered. 23 (some other sites report 24) of those … Continue reading →

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In support of Safety Pins

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Wolsey

I’ve seen a lot of posts about the safety pin as a symbol of allyship. Even the New York Times has been talking about it. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/14/fashion/safety-pin-ally-activism.html?_r=0 However, not everyone is okay with this, seeing it as more straight white allyship … Continue reading →

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Diversity versus “Diversity”

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Wolsey

We had diversity day at my job. I work for a giant government agency, and they do this once a year. My job is pretty positive if you are of the LGBT flavor. We have a lot of us in … Continue reading →

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Gendered Doorways

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Wolsey

I am bad at doors. I’ve always had some weird issues with doors previous to my transition, but it’s a lot worse now. Let’s be clear, I am a capable human, and can walk through a door, but when you … Continue reading →

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2016 Pride Seattle

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Wolsey

This year marked the first year that I have ever gone to a pride parade. My friends, Lisa and Vince, brought us with them. Honestly, Lisa did the planning, and my husband and I arrived at their house at the … Continue reading →

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Acceptance

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Wolsey

It’s the little things I went to lunch with work folks last week. I’m often asked to lunch by different folks in my immediate office. This translates to me eating out an awful lot. It’s terrible for my waistband, but … Continue reading →

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Transgender Tourguide

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Wolsey

One unexpected thing about being with a transgender person is that you get to become a transgender spokesperson as a side gig. At least that’s how it went for my husband and I. I find most folks that are not … Continue reading →

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Bathroom Bills

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Wolsey

Another day, another bathroom bill, it seems. In my state, they keep swatting them down, but that’s because I’m in a liberal place. I could be in some place like North Carolina. It’s a big issue, because if you are … Continue reading →

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The quiet reality of social stigma

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Wolsey

When you are the living embodiment of a social stigma for a vocal part of society, things can get weird. It not only gets weird for you, but for your loved ones. Being transgender is a social stigma for a … Continue reading →

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