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If a tree falls in the woods and nobody is there to hear it did it really make a sound? If i post a blog and nobody reads it was there really any point? You have entered the random thinking space of Morgan Bell . . . These are my musings . . . things about my life written off the top of my head . . . written in an informal disjointed style almost completely devoid of punctuation, this is where i flesh out writing ideas, discuss my life, and generally be self indulgent . . . it is also the bargain bin for articles which do not fit in with the film or arts themes of my other blogs . . . so have a wander around my mind, have a laugh, have a think, be nice, and humour me!

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Mardi Gras 2010 (photos)

March 7th 2010 14:56

Last weekend was Sydney's Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade along Oxford St and Flinders St in beautiful diverse Darlinghurst.

It was a warm day. I got ready with three dragqueens in Tempe and commuted by train in full costume from Sydenham Station to Central Station.

Here are some pictorial highlights. I was at The Taxi Club but many of my friends marched in the parade.

Amanda Feelgood, Lola Del Arte, Natasha Tyra Knowles

Jesse, Summer Salt - taken by Beverly Buttercup

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Lavender

November 1st 2009 12:18

A few years ago on MySpace I read an inspirational short tory called "Lavender".

The full article is now available at Brizzle's Basket by William A Browning (aka Bill Brizzle).

This guy is an amazing story writer. He writes based on real life people and events, so his stories contain strong visualisations and find uncommon wisdom in everyday events.

"Lavender" starts with a brilliant quote from Ann Landers.

“The world would be in a total state of shock if everyone who is gay, bi or who has had homosexual experiences, thoughts and desires were to turn the color lavender for just one day.”

Brizzle then goes on to discuss the benefits of visability and being "out" when it comes to combatting homophobia.

"Everyone I’ve ever known who didn’t/doesn’t like gays and lesbians didn’t/don’t know any.

Every time in my life that I’ve changed a person’s viewpoint, and there have been more than a few times, I did it simply by letting someone know me."

This is an idea reiterated by queer theorists and gay activists throughout recent history.

It is one of the most resounding messages in Gus Van Sant's film "Milk".

Harvey Milk: "People vote two to one for us if they know just one of us."

Harvey Milk: "If we're gonna convince the 90% to give a shit about us 10%... We have to let 'em know who we are. Everybody's coming out. The entire state. No matter where they live."

Harvey Milk: "I'm serious. We're going to tell everyone in the state to come out. Every gay doctor, lawyer, teacher, dog catcher... We have to leave the ghetto, let all those people out there know that they do know one of us. And if people won't step out of the closet, we open the door for them."

Quotes from MILK (2008) Written by Dustin Lance Black.

Brizzle says it even more plainly:

"We weren’t meant to live in goddamn closets. We were meant to live in homes and neighborhoods and countries. NONE of us should have to live in such confined, claustrophobic spaces and no one benefits from us doing so. Nope. Closets are only good for storing our shit…"

Read the full article: "Lavender" on the Brizzle website, and check out the rest of his story catalogue. Plenty of queer content, and valuable life lessons.

Imagine if everyone who "had homosexual experiences, thoughts and desires" turned lavender. What a powerful thought.

Imagine a world without prejudice, without the need for closets . . . is it a world where everyone on the planet realises they are acquainted with at least one queer person?

The Purple Door by Anne Staub (taken at Corfe Castle, Dorset)

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Word of the Day: Heterosexualist

July 23rd 2009 07:00

Heterosexualism

noun

1. The philosophy encompassing theories and attitudes which consider heterosexuality to be the ideal state.
2. Heterosexual pride.

Heterosexualist

noun

1. A person who believes in or advocates or promotes heterosexuality.
2. An adherent of or believer in heterosexuality as being superior to other forms sexuality.
3. A supporter of heterosexuality, heterosexual people, and the heterosexual lifestyle.
4. A person who is heterosexual and proud.

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Gender Voice

June 1st 2009 07:56

Gender Voice is a new online community for transgendered people.

Enjoy being with friends.
Express your personality.
Share common values.

Site includes: Member Profiles, Blogs, Photos, Videos, Radio, Groups, Classifieds, Events, Polls, Forums, Articles, Boards, and Chat.

There are specific groups and spaces for: Australian Trans People & Supporters, TransTeens, FTM, MTF, Gay & Lesbian, GenderQueer, Romance, Politics, Activism, Housing, Writing, Art, Music, Film, and USA Locations By State

Free Transgender Social Network - Join Today

Click on the above Gender Voice banner to visit the site.

Gender Voice ShoutCast Radio:

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Triple J TV - Hack - Asexuals

May 13th 2009 11:45

This program aired on May 11, 2009 on ABC2, it is a special on Australian Asexuals on Triple J TV's "Hack".

Interviews with Australian AVEN moderator Gemma Faulks, Kerry Chin, Nicole Prause (Ass. Prof of Psychology at Idaho State University), Dr Cindy Pan (Sex Therapist), and Elijah.

AVEN (Asexual Visibility & Education Network) has over 19,000 members worldwide.

What is a "Grey Asexual"?

No, its not a really old Asexual person with a silver head of hair . . .

A "Grey Asexual" is someone who feels they are in the grey area of the standard definition.

People who identify this way can include:

- people who do not normally experience sexual attraction, but do experience it sometimes
- people who experience sexual attraction, but a low sex drive
- people who are technically sexual, but feel that it's not an important part of their lives and don't identify with standard sexual culture
- people who experience sexual attraction and drive, but not strongly enough to want to act on them
- functionally asexuals who experience sexual feelings but do not engage in them
- people who can enjoy and desire sex, but only under very limited and specific circumstances
- people who experience some parts of sexuality but not others

What is the standard definition of an Asexual?

CLICKHERE for "what is Asexuality?"

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The Transsexual Gene

April 20th 2009 10:46

Its all in your genes, we now know.

So many things about us are predetermined and mapped out in those little human blueprints called DNA. Scientists have discovered the individual genes that lead to many physical and behavioural attributes. We now know that the phenomenon of transsexualism is a genetic trait. Desiring a sex change is biological, gender identity really is something you are born with

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The Non-Binary Gender Guide

April 13th 2009 16:32

For some people gender is not an on/off question. There is ambiguity in birth sex, genitals, gonads, chromosomes, outward expression, self-identity, and social roles. The question of male/female is not always as straight-forward as it seems.

Here is a helpful fact-sheet defining many of the diverse groups and terms which make up the gender spectrum

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Cruelty to Vegetables!

March 17th 2009 07:53

Chris Crocker is at it again with another irreverent video . . .

It is a playful jab at vegetarians, I hope the vegos out there dont send him too much hate mail

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Matthew Mitchum pictorial

February 3rd 2009 16:11

Matthew Mitcham was the only man among 10,500 Olympic athletes who declared himself homosexual at the Beijing Olympic games.

Matthew is also the first openly gay Australian to go to the Olympics

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Chuck Norris, you disappoint me . . .

January 29th 2009 16:41

Chuck Norris needs to go have a big long chat to Jared about how he can improve his life and become less hateful . . . Jared knows the path to true zen and harmony . . .

I do believe that we should equally and adamantly oppose such aberrant sexual behavior from being condoned or commemorated in our public schools through textbooks or a so-called "Day of Silence."

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Problems Transgendered Job-Seekers Face

January 13th 2009 14:16

Mike Sugarman on CBS-5 reports on a transgendered job fair in San Francisco.

Mike discusses with fellow reporter Dana King some of the barriers trans people can face when seeking employment, and interviews key people at the careers day

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Gender Confusion Aids Bank Robbery

December 9th 2008 09:40

"It appeared to be a guy dressed as a lady, ... He was dressed in black, with a black dress, black stockings, a blonde wig and he had facial hair."

unnamed witness of todays robbery
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Her voice is like Treacle . . .

November 9th 2008 08:19

If you are a woman who has ever worked on the phones (call-centre, telemarketing, reception etc) you will know that the more you raise the pitch of your voice, the more politely people will treat you. A high-pitched voice conjures an imagine of youth, naivety, and sweetness. You may even find that when you first meet strangers face-to-face, or if you are asking a question, or requesting a favour, you temporarily develop a helium squeak.

Doris Roberts (who has a naturally deep voice) once said that for her character of Marie Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond

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Weird Kiss

November 4th 2008 16:53

Forget Britney and Madonna . . . what about Jeffrey Star and Chris Crocker?

Yes the MySpace celebrity (Star) and the YouTube celebrity (Crocker - think "leave Britney alone") are together at last

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