All I could hear when I saw this was an conversation between myself and my imaginary Edwardian spouse – let’s call him “Montgomery”. It went a little like this: ‘Darling, did you see that the Lesbians are having an “at home”?’ ‘The Lesbians?’ ‘Yes, Montie, darling, the Lesbians. Charming couple. You remember – we [...]
Archive for July, 2011
Lesbians at Home
Posted in oddments on July 16, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Terribly butch chocolate cake
Posted in oddments on July 15, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Oh, readers – I have a dark secret. Really, I do. It’s hard to admit to, but I hope I can count on your love and support. The thing is – even though, most of the time, I’m an enormous sissy – what with the reading, and the writing, and the flowers, and [...]
Tongue
Posted in alternative music, lyrics on July 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Every song I write is personal, but this was the hardest to write to date. The lyrics to Tongue, from the forthcoming album Ashes. The skin recalls what the mind shuts out To taste, to shudder – I let you in. To beg, to tremble, to fear for love - – Your tongue taught me [...]
Transpose
Posted in alternative music, London, trans on July 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“Help, my ribs are hurting” stand-up comedy. The hottest poetry you’ve ever heard. Steampunk musical glory. Voices to die for. Cupcakes, and brownies, and chocolate, and sparkles. Kitsch photos. Points and prizes. Sexy people of all flavours. Oh, and my wonderful guitarist and I will be spilling our guts for the first full performance [...]
…and all the devils are here
Posted in London, oddments on July 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Best talk plan
Posted in London, oddments on July 6, 2011 | 2 Comments »
London Pride 2011
Posted in fury, London, trans on July 4, 2011 | 5 Comments »
So, it was London Pride this weekend. I did not, in fact, march without my shirt. But I did get to gad about in the ocean in only my board-shorts for Barcelona Pride the weekend before. I didn’t get any ice-cream – but there were cold beers. So far, so good. The unfortunate twist? [...]