[Lynn]

I love it--looks like it would be a blast!

Kobi--thinking about your questions. The future is really unclear to me. I feel fortunate to be located in the Northeast US. Being out is a relatively comfortable experience, and that is one thing that I would seek out no matter what life stage. Life is difficult enough, I really don't want to have to fight a daily battle of trying to be accepted for who I am. Don't get me wrong--there are challenges, but it has been much worse.

I love the idea of a communal living situation with other like-minded lesbians. Financially, I think it would be beneficial, too. My partner isn't as keen on sharing our lives and space with others. I don't see the likelihood of being able to stop working, or even slowing down, if I don't come up with a creative solution. I make enough to live decently, but I don't have much put away for the future.

In the meantime, I haven't found a community niche that fits for me. It's not about butch-femme, because our local community seems to be quite diverse and accepting. Maybe I'm too busy with work and my kids, and the stuff that presently holds my interest.