A Queer Performance

I Looked Into the Ark

Yesterday was my first laser hair removal session. In the age of advanced medical science, there are surprisingly few ways to permanently remove hair from the body. Now, since I dislike being a bearded dyke, I really had only two choices: laser or electrolysis. After a little internet research and asking [...]

Posted at 12:12 PM on 28 June 2009 | leave a comment | Filed Under: Opinion | Tagged: beard, breasts, electrolysis, face melting, laser hair removal, pain, Raiders of the Lost Ark | read on

RIP Michael Jackson (1958 – 2009)

At my high school graduation, in the opera house in downtown Spokane, in front of hundreds and hundreds of people, when my name was called, I moonwalked across the stage in brand new brilliantly white Air Jordan VIIs to receive my diploma.
While I’m sure that the children today may not have [...]

Posted at 10:06 AM on 26 June 2009 | leave a comment | Filed Under: Video | Tagged: Air Jordan VII, Bad, Dangerous, Jackson 5, King of Pop, Michael Jackson, Off the Wall, RIP, Thriller | read on

About

A Queer Performance is designed to be a collection of miscellanea dealing with the theme of living a gynosexual transgender life. The topics will range from transitioning along the MTF spectrum, to news and videos dealing with transgender issues, to whatever else may highlight the liberation of gender.

It is hoped that the blog will provide opportunities for people to further reflect on the nature of sexuality and gender; to think critically about their own performance of and participation in social sex roles; and, to develop an understanding that transgendered people add a richness to our shared life.

The author, a trans woman, dyke and lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, has done undergraduate work in philosophy, graduate work in literature, and spent 14 years in the performing arts. When not exploring new ways of expression, engaged in deep philosophical conversations, or having lustful thoughts about Reese’s Pieces, she can be found hunkered over her laptop trying to write short stories.