life throws us bananas when we want ice cream!

Not to offend atheists', I don't care about your beliefs. Those who know me think I am nominally Christian, but in reality my beliefs are radically more wide than that and I am more Muslim than anything. I don't normally bring that up, but in this case the surprise I just received may make a difference. I always thought that Saudi Arabia was the center of Sunni Islam, but according to several sources, its Egypt. There 2 years of counselling, and if Doctors agree, Sexual Reassignment surgery may be performed, both ways.

a bright interlude!

well not much has happened!

Yep, for some obscure reason the UK celebrates May Day

Here in Australia we are in the middle of a general election campaign (federal) which corresponds to the presidential campaigns in the USA and the general elections in the UK.

Otherwise known as what Maddy Did

This video sums up what a lot of people feel about Boris Johnson at the moment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS7kUqKeg_0

Not coming from the USA I don't know if it's true. Do people die because they can't afford drugs?

In the Uk we have the NHS, while not perfect, almost everything is virtually free.

I have type 2 diabetes, high bp, high cholesterol and asthma.I appear reasonably healthy though. I take 8 pills in the morning and 4 at night. My prescription drugs are in a carrier bag when I pick them up from the pharmacy.

The main sponser for the Women’s CiCLE Classic race which has banned trans cyclist Emily Bridges, has pulled out due to the ban.

Peter Stanton has sponsored the race since its 2016 inception but withdrew his support on Tuesday after he said British Cycling made the "totally unacceptable" decision to suspend its transgender policy last week.

"Whilst fully supportive of women's sport, I also have many friends and colleagues within the transgender community whom I feel that I would be letting down if I did not make a stand to show my support for their rights.

Well good morning from Gods Own, it’s a fairly bright start and we’re expecting some sunshine later.

It’s been an interesting week so far, flashing past oh so quickly!

I came across this on Sky News

https://news.sky.com/story/i-dont-want-to-grow-facial-hair-t...

The parents seem very supportive. How much would many of us have loved being treated like this when we were young?

Looking at other stuff about them, there are accusations of exploiting their children.

There are a mix of positives and negatives with this story.

In case i don't get a chance over the next few days.

So the folks over at Lulu.com have started another promotion today

UK Conservative (UK Type not US) MP Jamie Wallis has come out as Trans. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer have voiced their support for him.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-60925885

I wish him all the best for the future.

Samantha

is now available!

Spring has sprung, the clocks have changed and of course, the sun has made a run for it!

Wendy Marsden is inviting you to a video Zoom meeting. Every week on Sunday at 4:00 PM (Texas time,10:00PM (GMT), 11:00PM German time) I will have a one hour zoom meeting for trans woman only. Please feel free to invite other trans women if you were invited. You have to ask to be put on this list. Once you are on the list you will get a notification every week. You can always opt out. I plan on having a meeting every week while there is interest.

The horrible war in the Ukraine has cost at least 900 civilian lives. Often the civilians suffer more than the armies.

What did surprise me was when I looked into civilian casualties in other wars.

WW2
Twice as many civilians died in World War II than did members of the military. Current estimates place military deaths between 21 million and 25.5 million people.

WW1
Total number of deaths includes 9.7 million military personnel and about 10 million civilians.

is everything!

Yep, for my Patreon supporters

Sir Keir Starmer on Friday that ‘trans women are women’. Labour’s leader had attempted to end criticism that its MPs were tying themselves up in knots over what defines a woman.

Asked the question in a newspaper interview, he said: ‘A woman is a female adult and, in addition to that, trans women are women, and that is not just my view – that is actually the law. He added: ‘It has been the law through the combined effects of the 2004 [Gender Recognition] Act and the 2010 [Equality] Act.

According to an article, children's services are overwhelmed by demand from youngsters who are uncertain about their gender. It is problematic for the youngsters who may develop other issues while having to wait 2 years or more for an initial appointment. However, things might eventually improve as a study has suggested that there need to be more regional hubs to deal with it involving a range of doctors and therapists who wouldn't otherwise be associated.

Wendy Jean is inviting you to a Zoom meeting.Last week we had two authors not counting myself and a BCTS member. If you want to know who you have to come to the meeting.If you would like to join this weeks just send me a PM and I will send you an invite.As always it will be this Sunday 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Texas time (CMT). If you're not sure about time zones you can look at this site:
https://www.time.gov/