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I've decided to shorten my profile page, but I did save the original - way too much work went into that to just delete it. I consider myself a FEMMALE transgender lady. I'm not into the pronoun game of the 5 year olds out there and I call it as I see it and if you don't like it then that's too bad - do not think you're going to infringe on my rights or freedoms because you identify as a dog or a fish or some superhero and attempt to force me to call you a they or buy into your fantasies. This old girl doesn't work that way and I do not apologize calling you the wrong gender. There are only two genders - male and female, the rest is made up to support a multi billion dollar enterprise (in the pharma area no less). If I do misgender you, it's your own fault, get better at what you want to portray. Beards and hairy bodies in a dress don't qualify as a she to me so deal with your pretensions yourself and if you can't handle the truth, then knock off the being too lazy or crying.

 

For all you gentlemen out there that have written me or left a kind word, thank you ever so very much. I'm glad you see a nice lady in me when you write. I truly love it. You females that have written, thank you too for the beauty tips and the kind words you also have sent over the years. For those who have been nasty and just plain mean, I understand some of you, others, I do not. I am who and what I am. You don't have to date me and what I do is MY business, not yours. When I'm in my girly mode, I am all girl/woman, please at least extend some courtesy either by remaining quiet or if you have to show you're an ignoramous, I deal it back and keep track of it. Fortunately, you're the few and in between bunch. I don't ask anyone to agree with me nor do I ask to be the object of your disgust as I do my best to not be offensive - at least I don't hang around schools and children professing my choice of living is the way to go, quite the opposite. This existence is not for the faint of heart nor for those who have to be forcing themselves all over others i.e. tik tokers whining they can't get a date or can't accept we're all different and have the right to our opinions and to express them as we please too.

 

10/21/2023 - Here I'm restarting my story and below is the original start. I'm taking my "existence" shall we call it, a bit more seriously. I suppose getting a bit older has me quite settled. Funny for an old gal like me to just get settled so to speak, but for lack of better words, I don't know what to say. I've been looking for a quiet and convenient place to chat with others like myself or to rebuild my support friends. I do have to admit I'm even happier in my fem role than ever and I love being the woman I have wanted as a friend and confidant and had hoped to be that for a good man who would like to have an intimate friendship at the least. but eh, guys I guess are rather shy or just not in the area for such things. I understand that. Wish it were different, but as the saying goes, wish in one hand.........

 

12/26/2023 - Went to church for Christmas to celebrate the birth of our Lord and to pray for relief in the Middle East and to pray for our country to be restored for the coming election and that President Trump gets back into office and for those not having such a good Christmas because of family illness or a death in the family. It seems we become more sensitive to these things as we age. At least to me it does. I was rather bummed that I couldn't wear one of my new outfits for Christmas because I need to keep the peace in the neighborhood. It made me feel very alone. I would have looked like the festive hostess I've always wanted to be, but alas, another year dashed upon the heaping mountain of broken hopes. How I would love to have a gentleman that we could share that New Year's kiss with that has all the passion that comes with it. Such simple things to want but so difficult to get. Makes me kind of sad and hard to hold it inside. I'm sure I'm not the only Tgirl that feels this way. Well, good luck to all you other ladies who look for some passion in your lives and I hope you meet someone nice. Love him always and I hope he loves you in return. Happy New Year to all.

 

UPDATE 3/10/2024 - It's been a while and so much has happened and not joyfully so. My fears of this administration destroying our country is coming to fruition. I'm shocked Biden is still able to walk let alone be alive. We have again become the laughing stock of the planet and now we have over 9 million illegals in our country. One thing I have done to get some kind of sense of achievement and I'm proud to say is I have changed political parties. I am now a Republican. This city, Pittsburgh (shown as Dumbburgh above) is more of a rat hole than it was before. At least we're not as bad as Philadelphia whose mayor thinks they can pass laws stricter than the state especially for when it comes to self protection using lethal means. The battle for the country is getting uglier by the minute but it's that way when you are killing an invasive swamp critter that shouldn't be there in the first place or like the battle of killing Rose of Sharon trees - another invasive species like Snake Head catfish destroying our eco systems here. I'll keep vigilant as I have been all along. Please do forgive me for not keeping up with you all as I've been busy and active being vigilant for our country to get back on track, on a good and just track and trying to clear the swamp with what I can do. Write and call your representatives. It helps a lot! It really does! It's how YOU make a difference in government.

 

7/5/2025 - Dang! A whole year has flown by me without much of a word on here from me. Guess I'm just terrible at keeping up with this though I sure do spend lots of time emailing, checking out youtube, trying to keep up with what's happening in the world and giving advice to those who want it. Sometimes those who don't want it too lol. I'm such a jabber box at times. Have my fair share of arguments with all the lefties on yahoo and wish I was 35 years younger again to perhaps join any groups defending the republic from all enemies foreign and domestic. I changed "Dumburg" back to "Pittsburgh" in case you haven't noticed. Age kind of stinks - no wonder old people get lonely - all your friends pass away and you have less and less people you can relate with. Life affected me deeper and hurts more when you see youngsters not picking up the load to make this a better country. They want to follow Hezbolla and people that want to destroy western civilization and live back in the stone age again. I don't get it, but I have grandchildren who are smarter than that. What is it with these kids nowadays too? Pronouns, too much reliance on fantasy, this ain't a pretend world kiddos. Get away from those professors and teachers who think socialism is a better for of government to live by and you won't be living, you'll be barely getting by. Soon I'll be gone and I pray my kids and grandkids take leadership roles and keep this country on track for greatness. Well, that's enough blabbing for today. Gotta do something constructive before it gets too hot again. This weather sux - if it's not raining, it's too hot. Too much trying to control the weather by the green wienies who think their climatologists and who think taxing people for "carbon footprints" is going to solve global warming or whatever they want to call it these days. These people can't even tie their own shoes let alone control the weather. Oh and windmills and solar panels are NOT a good source of energy. Now we have billion dollar industries making more dangerous and more waste than you can keep control of in the name of "clean air and water". So stupid to think you can control the planet and what happens with climate.

  

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At the behest of some friends of mine, I'm reposting my original bio here. Hope you enjoy if you can bear with the boredom lol.....This is me:

 

First off, thanks for stopping by, looking at my photos and giving me comments and/or sending me a note or two. I love seeing your photos as well and revel in the fact that we can share some of ourselves and give or get support.

 

WARNING: - Any institutions or individuals using this site or any of its associated sites for studies or projects- You DO NOT have permission to use any of my profile or pictures in any form or forum both current and future. If you have or do, it will be considered a violation of my privacy and will be subject to legal ramifications.

 

I'm a fun "gal" who just loves being herself, making friends and acquaintenances. I am a TGirl living in Pittsburgh, PA. Wish I'd have come out a bit earlier in life. I had a great support crew of friends, my Mom and a real blood "sister" that I'm thankful for. Unfortunately, nowadays, they're all gone. Without my friend Brenda, I would have just continued to struggle alone and she's the only one left of my support group I was surrounded by.

 

I love to dance, chat, shop, etc. and I love all my friends on flickr. I'm looking for a great place to hang out to meet people. I'm not into the funky techno stuff nor stuff that is cranked so high you can't hear the person next to you which seems to dominate most clubs. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears. I enjoy many things and could talk about any subject almost. If you have any suggestions for improvement or just a change, I'm open to that too. I belong to several other sites where we talk with people of like mind. I always loved the discussion feature. Well, I'll be updating this as time goes by.

 

I rearranged all privacy settings for all my contacts. I am trying to keep everyone happy with what they see when they visit my site. I've gotten a little daring and wanted to show off a bit on the naughty side. Just stay out of the naughty part if that kind of thing offends you. I really do not wish to share with just anyone. Keeping it clean for those that come to socialize. Thanx!

 

Update: Well, grandparenting has hit me! Funny, I don't feel old enough to be a granny Tranny or any kind of grannie. I'm hoping to soon get some newer pics. Still dying to get back out with the girls since none of the guys have stepped to the plate for a date lol. That's ok. Their loss.

 

Update 8/4/2019: Perhaps I'll just forget about having any kind of a relationship. Too much of a pain in the ass. If there's any active seniors out there who'd like to do some things please do contact me. If you've got all kinds of medical conditions and can't do much other than walk please pass me by. IDK how many months, days or years I have to be active, but I'm not interested in sitting idle. Have a good day.

 

(Revised 10/10/2016) From now on (6/25/2016), if you have no profile, no photos or nothing to say, you will be blocked from my flickr page. That includes those who do not have real photos of themselves or use photo shop software to create a photo of what they want to be. I don't go for fake stuff, be real! I do not understand why anyone doesn't talk about themselves at least a little. So I'm going thru all contacts and if you don't have at least one of the three, you'll be blocked.

 

Update 6/2013: I'm currently looking for a job where I can be my femme self 24/7. I've been looking for a while but it's rather hard to go from being in the workforce for so many years as a man and now to change over to be in the work force as a woman. Would love to hear from anyone that's had this kind of thing happen and how you handled it, how it went for you and so on. After talking with other T-girls, it's like their career ended and that's really scarey. I am not comfortable with pushing my transgenderism onto others that are not ok with it especially when it comes to a business. If anyone is looking for a good designer that is transgendered, please do contact me. I've also been looking for a place that I can call home. Haven't found anything as of this date.

 

Also, if anyone around my area wouldn't mind having a TG dance partner, I'd LOVE to get into ballroom dancing. I've spoken with several places that teach it and they said I should come, but they also cannot vouch for their pupils or even if anyone would dance with me so I'd love to find a partner that wants to try it.

 

6/15/2014 - UPDATE! Can't believe it's been 7 years since I've started on Flickr. Where does the time go? I'm still doing OK and still around and still looking for a nice place to hang out. I'm not getting any younger though I sure do like the guys attentions when I get out there. It's flattering, but I'm still that one girl that needs more than a one night stand kinda thing.

 

I'm still looking for that job I mentioned in my last update a year ago. Boy is it tough. I guess no one has done it as I've not gotten any emails to say how it all went. I also didn't get any takers on taking ballroom dancing. Would LOVE to do it before I get much older and can't dance on heels let alone walk in them lol.

 

Well, it's late and I have some concrete work to do - no, it's not a bondage thing or taking care of some jackass who needed cement shoes. I'm doing a garden wall and hopefully will have some fresh tomatoes and things for a change and some pretty flowers too. We'll see. Love to all! MUAH!

 

UPDATE: 1/2015 - I have not been good at updating lately. So much has happened in my life. One of the biggest things is the loss of one of my greatest supporters, my Mother. Mom passed away suddenly back in September, 8 years after Dad. I miss them both. God grant rest to you both, and I pray a new life.

 

UPDATE: 9/2015 - It's been a week and a day since the passing of my sister Billy Jean last week.

  

She was a blast to be around, a real clowner so to speak. So many things have happened thru our lives that goofed our relationship up, but we came back together towards the end. She will be very missed. God bless you Billy. I love you always and will never stop thinking about you. Rest in peace honey.....Big sister, Crystal

 

10/10/2016 - Hello all! Thank you to all who have written over the years and stayed friends with me and to those whom I've had a chance to meet. Everyone has been just wonderful. I am so blessed with friends and aquaintences from flickr. Things have not changed much except grandchildren are getting bigger and the usual getting older. This year I am very concerned about the presidential election and how much this country's been driven into the ground over the past 3 or 4 administrations especially with this last yoyo in office. Why are there no good candidates for the people anymore? Everyone's just fighting for a piece of the proverbial pie and that's a real shame for those who are as they're killing this country. Make no mistake, I'm not your typical run of the mill liberal type gal. Just because I'm transgender doesn't mean I march in lock step with the "It's all about me" crowd. I'm very conservative politically and know there are things more important than just me and my life choices and wants. We need to get this country back in shape again. The only way to do it is thru sacrifice, controlling the budget, knocking off a lot of these social programs and maintaining the constitution of this country.

 

I've been laid off from work for a while which has afforded me time to do some house fixing I've left go for too long and to do some shopping I haven't been able to do much of and to get some time to reflect on my life. I'm really no closer to living as the woman I want to be, but at least I'm not giving up on myself. I'm still hoping to find that job where I can be free to be myself.

 

1/10/2017 update - Still looking for work. Sure hope something breaks and I'm back to work soon. Almost out of unemployment. So, now it's post election. I've seen so much come to light with the LGBT community with this election. I supported Donald Trump and though most in this LGBT community hate him, I find it rather sad that they want diversity and special rights and want acceptance and understanding, but fail to accept something for this country we need - leadership in the right direction. This country's been falling apart because of bad leadership and poor government. We're not the only ones in this country and I mean us in the LGBT community. I've lost several "friends" because of my political beliefs so where is their understanding? Where is their acceptance? They want to be safe from persecution, but think it comes free. Freedom isn't free. I believe we've been mislead down the wrong path under the guise of freedom. I don't think many know what that really means as well as the meaning of "justice for all". Anyway, I don't need "friends" who are out for only one agenda and only for themselves. We're in a crisis here in the states and need to get things back to normal. Hopefully everyone understands that means good for everyone who calls themselves American.

 

UPDATE!: 5/20/2017 Well, I'm working only part time. Is there anyone out there who would hire a hard working Tgirl who has a brain? I mean I can design and engineer stuff, wire it safely, design the machines used to make stuff. Hell, I'm ready to do about any job I can make a decent wage with.

 

UPDATE!: 7/7/17 I'm having a personal struggle with part time vs full time work. Now, I'm not so sure I want to go back to full time, but I need to eat lol. I could use a diet right now though. I'm not doing much activity, but I am getting to be myself more often albeit still not just jumping into the neighborhood and opening to all. I get out for my walks though! I'm still looking for that one job. I so hope it comes along soon. Anyone wanna play some golf together? I'm looking for a date still to go out with. Doesn't have to be an official date now. Just someone to play with!

 

New Entry - 09/30/2017: Well, I'm finally back to work full time...at least in a contracted position which means no benies and all cash. That'll be ok for a little while. I've been running into mixed emotions about my fem side. I feel like I'm getting too old to be attractive enough to turn a head anymore. Not feeling sorry for myself, but just a little bummed and not feeling very pretty. Guess that what us older women feel....sigh.....

 

12/23/17 - I can't believe I didn't mention I lost another sibling back in August.....just a few days after my daughter got married no less. What a tumultuous week that's been. Felt like I was in some kind of nightmare on a bad roller coaster ride. Sigh....I'm missing my family members who have passed away. I know I'm not alone in this kind of thing, but it sure feels like it. I hope everyone who feels these kinds of pains get relief from them. It's life is all I can think to say. We the living have to go on, but there's no problem with remembering those we love and have gone before us. I always thought from when I was a young lady at 18 that I would be the first to go after my Mom since she was 2nd eldest in the family. What crazy thoughts, eh? 2017....just one bright spot on this year and the rest of this year.....YUCK! I hope 2018 brings better days.

 

12/31/2017 - Just some final thoughts on this last day of the year. I'm seeing more nudity and acts of lewdness being posted from our community and less postings that introduce yourself or that have some meaning to it. Pitiful that our community is going this direction. Ladies, if you expect to have some modicum of decency or social acceptance, then this needs to change. Doing the same thing over and over then blame someone or being oppressive towards us time and again, then expect a different result with more respect and acceptance of us is all on us. We need to clean our acts up. We keep sinking a little more with every amoral action we portray. Where are all our attributes to society hiding? The good deeds and the other great things we do? I know they're out there, I've seen them! There's a group in FL that do blood drives and put on good plays and are active AND ACCEPTED in their communities at large for the good things they do. You news people, can you get off bashing Don Trump a while to do some real news for a change instead of keep costing us money in Washington with this Russian collusion crap that you don't have one shread of evidence on? Go get the stories that reconstruct this country and give hope to the people in it instead of just being propaganda posters. Just because Don Trump called you out on being fake news reporters AND YOU PROVED TO BE EXACTLY THAT doesn't mean you can't change to report good things. Get off your duffs and do the job right even if it means going against your bosses and owners! Get some REAL revolution going before we have to resort to serious impliments of destruction.

OK....I can't type all day. All the best in the New Year, 2018. TIme to get some work done.

 

08/19/2018 - Wow....I can't believe how time flies. So much has happened in my life and I suppose it's just never going to slow down from here on out. I'm still not getting out on dates - that's quite the bummer - but I've FINALLY come to the conclusion that I'm not getting any less feminine and I'm actually more feminine than masculine. I'm just a fat old broad who still wants to have fun and I haven't slowed down. I guess this scares the hell of a lot of guys who would care to date me...hah! If they exist I mean. Guess I'll have to find a woman's non female golf league. Wonder if they exist even lol. I will write more later. I have to cut grass while I have the chance. This being older stuff is shit for the birds, it sucks! Friends dropping over all around me dead or guys who were like top athletes in high school look like bums or can barely walk and have one disease or another and we're only around late 50's! I mean WTF people? Is this how it's supposed to be? Just hang out to die? How sad. I'm not giving up that easy, screw that. If anyone can keep up, wants a great gal to hang with, let me know. I'm so sick of hearing people being so sick and dying. So damned depressing. I hate that they are and feel this shouldn't be, but here it is. God I hate it and I hate anyone who thinks transgendered people are sick in the head. I assure you, we are not. We are not perverts either, at least I am not. If you can't handle it, to hell with you.