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When I walked into work this morning, my boss told me he'd witnessed an assault by Proud Boys, i.e. local Nazi goons, against somebody who was probably queer and definitely Black. The victim was understandably unwilling to inform the police.
My boss went on to say that some people on Capitol Hill had taken down their Pride flags out of fear of vandalism. I'd already heard of other flags being removed by - wait for it - vandals. I've heard rumblings that the Proud Boys may show up at Trans Pride or the Dyke March. So am I going?
Hell yes. How could I look my son or the kids at Lambert House in the face if I didn't? How could I look at myself in the mirror, for that matter?
What makes this all a little easier is something unexpected that, come to think about it, might not be a coincidence: Taller Woman texted me a couple of days ago to ask if she could walk with me at Trans Pride. There's only one correct answer to that question, namely yes.
So, my plans:
ETA: Taller Woman says she doesn't object in principle to doing stuff Friday night after the Trans Pride march and my Lambert House gig. She wouldn't make any promises, though, because of the lateness of the hour.
My boss went on to say that some people on Capitol Hill had taken down their Pride flags out of fear of vandalism. I'd already heard of other flags being removed by - wait for it - vandals. I've heard rumblings that the Proud Boys may show up at Trans Pride or the Dyke March. So am I going?
Hell yes. How could I look my son or the kids at Lambert House in the face if I didn't? How could I look at myself in the mirror, for that matter?
What makes this all a little easier is something unexpected that, come to think about it, might not be a coincidence: Taller Woman texted me a couple of days ago to ask if she could walk with me at Trans Pride. There's only one correct answer to that question, namely yes.
So, my plans:
- Friday, June 28th: the Trans Pride march - and it's a march, not a parade - with Taller Woman to Cal Anderson park, where I already promised I'd staff the table for Lambert House early in the evening. I haven't made plans yet for later that evening, but I will make every effort not to go anywhere alone. Outfit: trans pride leggings; stompy, practical 'Vogs; unknown top.
- Saturday, June 29th: the Dyke March. The Proprietress and I are doing this and basically running around the Hill together afterward and maybe before. Neighbours? R Place? The Wildrose? Pony? Who knows? The Hill is our oyster. Outfit: new corset, which should be here by then, the boot licker skirt from my birthday outfit, and again with the practical 'Vogs.
- Sunday, June 30th: the big, tutti frutti Pride, and if I have enough juice left Riz at the Wildrose. Outfit: Pride flag/US flag leggings, sunscreen, and leathah.
ETA: Taller Woman says she doesn't object in principle to doing stuff Friday night after the Trans Pride march and my Lambert House gig. She wouldn't make any promises, though, because of the lateness of the hour.
