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Hello Again, Dah-lings.

4/11/2013

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When I started this blog, I swore that I was never going to apologize for not posting frequently enough.  I'll just post whenever I want, I thought.  It's not like I'm going to feel guilty if I don't.

Well, I'm going to go back on my word: sorry it's been so long since I posted!  A few things have happened in the last month-ish of time that have taken me away from blogging.  Want to know what they are?
  • Someone I respect immensely recommended a job to me that I wouldn't have considered on my own.  Now I've applied and have that kind of excitement that buzzes around in your head and throat and prevents you from doing anything useful.  I'm not sure if I'm more scared that I won't get the job, or that I will.  Either way, it's shaken things up in a way that is not at all unpleasant.
  • I am taking two classes, just for fun.  Haven't done this in a while.  Readings!  Homework!  Papers!  It's madness, I tell you!
  • My DGF and I turned some kind of indefinable "corner" and I feel closer to her than ever. 
  • I broke my foot and it has to be in an "air cast" for two more weeks.  Then I get another x-ray.  And only then am I allowed to even think about getting back to hiking.  Gah!
  • My DXH and his DGF are engaged!  Whoa!  I am immensely happy for both of them and excited because they are totally happy and make a phenomenal couple.  (Actually, they got engaged more than a month ago, but they sent me their wedding website the other day, and that was when I realized: OMG.  They're getting married!)
  • I met Butch on Tap when she took a work-related trip to my neck of the woods.  It was fun!  We agreed that we are officially friends, and I'm hoping we'll collaborate on some stuff in the future.  Stay tuned...
  • I thought lot about the gay marriage arguments, listened to the oral argument in Windsor, and started to write a couple of different pieces about it, none of which came to fruition because they all devolved into rambling about how much I admire people like Edie Windsor, and how grateful I am to the LGBTQ folks who paved the way for us.

So there it is, dear readers; you're totally caught up on my life.

Now stay tuned for our regularly scheduled programming...



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MORE Clothing Companies for Dykes?  You Bet.

4/3/2013

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Several weeks ago, I featured three new butch-centered clothing companies: Fourteen, Saint Harridan, and Tomboy Tailors.  Since then, I've heard about many related companies--some focused on masculine women, some not--but all geared toward queer women, and all worth knowing about.
  • Androgynous: Their lookbook boasts cool, modern styles.  Not totally masculine...  but not that girly, either.  Keep an eye on these guys.
  • Focx: A super cool butch/boi underwear company I've seen.  I have a few boxcers from them and love 'em.
  • Marimacho: Based in Brooklyn, it offers "classic clothing for the unconventionally masculine," including swimwear and steampunk gear.
  • Original Tomboy: A rare lesbian from the world of (Project) runway fashion, Alicia Hardesty wants to redefine the phrase "dress like a girl."
  • The Butch Clothing Company: This British company offers lots of different suit styles, all for fairly formal occasions.  
  • Studville: A source for casual lesbian-themed clothing, particularly hats, tees, and accessories.
  • Kreuzbach10: This newly-funded Australian company will make men's shirts to fit women's bodies.  I look forward to seeing more from them.
  • Let's Be Brief: Ah, but what do you wear under your vests and bow ties?  LBB has you covered: underwear designed for LGBTQ folks.
  • Seven Even Clothing: Currently limited to tees, hats, sweatpants, and hoodies, but definitely some cool designs for casual wear.
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And of course, there's my own pet project, the Butch Store, which isn't my own line of stuff, just a bunch of links to things I think butches will love.

(At left is a sample of the Marimacho look from their website.  Cool, no?)

Do you know of any other companies I should add to this list?  What do you think of these guys?  Are there any big gaps you'd still like to see filled?
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QUIZ: How Butch Are You?

4/1/2013

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I get a lot of questions about how to know if you're butch.  For many of us, this can be something *really* important to figure out.  The following five-question quiz is a great guideline to help you figure out where you fall on the butchness spectrum.  Keep track of how many A's, B's, and C's you get.
1. If you had to pick one of the following, would you say you have:
a. Too many watches or ties
b. Too many sweatshirts or baseball caps
c. Just the right amount of all four items
2. Hold your right pinky finger against your left thumb.  Which is longer (measure from the base of each finger)?
a. pinky
b. thumb
c. they're exactly the same
3. If you were stranded on a desert island and could only have one type of entertainment, which would you choose?
a. A set of weights, a basketball, and a basketball hoop
b. An iPod loaded with your favorite music
c. Several dozen of your favorite books, plus a pen and paper
4. Have you ever broken a bone?
a. Yes, and I went to the doctor.
b. Probably, but I don't like doctors so I don't go.
c. Nope.
5. Of the following three options, would you prefer to vacation in:
a. The Galapagos Islands, to check out wildlife
b. Tokyo, to immerse yourself in a fast-paced city
c. The next county over, because there are cool things close to home
Finished?  Okay, now tally up your answers.  Give yourself:
1 point for every "A"
2 points for every "C"
3 points for every "B"

Add up all the points (you should get between 5 and 15 points). Then make the following adjustments:
  • Add one point to it if you have 5 or more neckties, and two points if you have 10 or more neckties. 
  • Take away one point if you've ever had sex with someone you consider more butch than yourself.
  • Add one point if you have a dog (no extra points for additional dogs).

Got your number?  Click here to see what your score means.

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