Veterans Day

[LilyRox]

War is evil, I hate it. The truth is though without a great military, if you have great things, countries will stomp on you. It's cruel, it's not fair, but it's survival of the fittest. It always has and it always will as long as resources are scarce and people are mortal. Just like we are doing with oil and how the United States was formed. There's no polite way of saying, "hey can I take your resources and land?" without force.

[robertlouis]

Is this a ballad? I can imagine it to some haunting music. I know music is pretty personal but would love to hear a rendition pretty please .

I've only got a solo demo of it right now Krissy. What it needs is someone to play the Last Post on solo bugle at the beginning and the end, and yes, it is a ballad in terms of tempo and time.

I'm a WW1 nut, and have now written 11 songs about various aspects of the conflict, three of which are available on record but not iTunes as yet. Where "Armistice Day" differs is that it reflects back to the 1914-18 war and then brings it up to date with Iraq and Afghanistan.

[tsmirandameadows]

Anyway, I think you're selling yourself short, Miranda. If this is a passion of yours, then pursue it.

Perhaps. But the experience of being a non-passable transsexual for such a long period of time, and the associated memories of rejection, ridicule, and ostracism, is so thoroughly seared into the flesh of my being, and the resulting scars so utterly permanent, that I can't help but now reject mainstream society and its aspirations, just like it so willingly rejected me for those long years. At the end of the day I will always be a tranny, and it will be many years yet before that ceases to be an albatross around my neck. If being trans is always going to keep me an outsider to mainstream society, no matter how successfully I otherwise integrate into it, then why is that really worth my efforts? As far as I'm concerned mainstream society can go fuck off: I'm going to make porn, get fucked for money, and not be afraid to say what I think about anyone who will judge me for it.

[GroobyKrissy]

I've only got a solo demo of it right now Krissy. What it needs is someone to play the Last Post on solo bugle at the beginning and the end, and yes, it is a ballad in terms of tempo and time.

I'm a WW1 nut, and have now written 11 songs about various aspects of the conflict, three of which are available on record but not iTunes as yet. Where "Armistice Day" differs is that it reflects back to the 1914-18 war and then brings it up to date with Iraq and Afghanistan.

What is this "record" that you speak of?

Sweet... well when it is up on iTunes let us all know, OK? I'll be your first purchase .

[GroobyKrissy]

Perhaps. But the experience of being a non-passable transsexual for such a long period of time, and the associated memories of rejection, ridicule, and ostracism, is so thoroughly seared into the flesh of my being, and the resulting scars so utterly permanent, that I can't help but now reject mainstream society and its aspirations, just like it so willingly rejected me for those long years. At the end of the day I will always be a tranny, and it will be many years yet before that ceases to be an albatross around my neck. If being trans is always going to keep me an outsider to mainstream society, no matter how successfully I otherwise integrate into it, then why is that really worth my efforts? As far as I'm concerned mainstream society can go fuck off: I'm going to make porn, get fucked for money, and not be afraid to say what I think about anyone who will judge me for it.

So, here is where the pep talk begins and you know... all that talk about "the greater good" comes into play. That would be a correct application of the principle. If you've got something that you think is truly worthwhile to share, find a way and share it.

About two weeks ago I started to lay some groundwork into starting a non-profit. Good grief... you can't imagine how many people (good, lifelong friends!) are telling me it can't be done... can't... can't... can't. Maybe so. But it is for a cause that I deeply believe in and as sure as the sun will rise tomorrow, I will make this happen... or something similar to it that I can work with if it simply isn't possible.

Anyway, you want a beginning stage? Write me up an article on this subject and I will personally pitch it to the Editor of Transformation Magazine and see if I can get it published as an opinion piece, along with a biography.

If we decide it isn't a good fit for the magazine, I'll still publish it on my personal blogs (with a disclaimer of course) and one of the other projects I am working on for TG/TS individuals to showcase their works of art or other non-porn forms of talent. It's small... but a start. There's the offer... it is what I can do within my power. The rest is up to you.

[tsmirandameadows]

While the offer is appreciated, I am so angry at the universe right now, and so unchained from the sun in terms of where I want to take my life, that I can't in good conscience take it, because I can't guarantee that it will still be something I can muster such passion for tomorrow. Perhaps when I am less isolated socially, more sure of my direction and ultimate end, more stable in my living arrangement, and finally in possession of a real life support structure, I will be able to entertain such an offer. But not now.

[GroobyKrissy]

Well, I wish you resolution and peace. When you find it, the offer is ongoing and open, assuming I am in the same position to help.

[Prospero]

This thread like almost all ofthem has managed to widen its scope.

I wanted to say two things. Firstly you Kirssy are a good person. I liked your last message a lot.

Two - respect the fact that these young men and women are out there facing the prospect of death or severe harm - for the idea that it is for our respective nations. War is appalling and almost always wrong but it is in our nature. So I too salute these young people - even if I detest in most cases the cause.

[tsmirandameadows]

Well, I wish you resolution and peace.

We'll see.

[GroobyKrissy]

This thread like almost all ofthem has managed to widen its scope.

I wanted to say two things. Firstly you Kirssy are a good person. I liked your last message a lot.

Two - respect the fact that these young men and women are out there facing the prospect of death or severe harm - for the idea that it is for our respective nations. War is appalling and almost always wrong but it is in our nature. So I too salute these young people - even if I detest in most cases the cause.

You know what else is almost always wrong? Face fucking and sodomizing people. Or wait... Almost always right? I am too tired. I shall decide this matter in the AM.