Mirrors

Arwen · 12-17-2009, 11:15 PM

Gemme, I

you for starting this thread!

I am going to hold a mirror up for Cara.

Cara, you and I have met at a Femme Swap at a Bash...in Vegas or Dallas ( i am time-challenged).

You have this adorably cute face with the sweetest pair of eyes. You are a woman with curves who really knows how to dress. I liked you when I saw you and am just sorry we don't live near one another.

Arwen · 12-18-2009, 12:09 PM

I am going to hold a mirror up for Linus.

You are someone I am so very proud to call my brother. I don't use that term lightly ever. It's an important word to me. I want you to know what I see when I look in the mirror at Linus.

A man who is dedicated to being the best teacher he can be.
A man who is dedicated to creating a partnership based on love and respect.
A man who is not afraid to reveal his feelings
A man who knows how to love his friends

You share your journey so openly, Linus. I have no doubt that there are young transfolk alive because of your willingness to share and show the way.

julieisafemme · 12-18-2009, 01:39 PM

I am going to hold a mirror up to Greyson.

Greyson of anyone I have ever met you work the hardest to confront yourself every day. You are fearless at taking inventory. Sometimes too fearless. Sometimes You do not appreciate how deeply kind and caring You are as a human being. You are genuine and real. You are strong and smart. You are a wonderful partner and I am blessed to know You.

Gemme · 12-18-2009, 06:44 PM

I'm going to hold a mirror up for Diva.

Diva, you are kind and generous to a fault.

You are a hella good cook and even better hostess.

You are a very talented writer (and this goes for Arwen too!).

I am in awe of your crafty skills (the kind with paper, stickers and scissors as well as the cerebral type).

Your home is one of the few places that I've felt completely at ease and at peace.

Arwen · 12-18-2009, 11:32 PM

I am going to hold a mirror up for PinkieLee.

You are, without a doubt, one of my idols for many reasons. I'll list a few.

Your ability to make someone feel like they are the only person speaking in the room. You put your heart and soul into the art of listening.

Your ability to mock yourself gently and with flair. I'll always remember the Karate Princess pose in the doorway at Diva's.

Your ability to mix and mingle with EVERYONE. You are like this amazing ambassadress (is that a word? Someone get me the DictionaryFemme! ......oh wait...) of all good things in Southern women.

I greatly admire the woman you are and hope to know you better as time goes by.

hippieflowergirl · 12-19-2009, 12:57 AM

i love this thread. thank you for starting it Gemme/Arwen and participating in it everyone. my positive mindset has been getting rusty.

i will hold up a mirror for a pal who, though hy will never wander in here, deserves all the praise for which i can devise words.

to my friend Converse ~

you are one of the kindest people i've ever had the pleasure of knowing, even though i dont have the privilege of knowing you well.

you have adjusted my attitude, listened to my hurts, gently slapped inappropriate thoughts out of my head, reminded me to ask for what i want, been compassionate when i couldn't stop whining, allowed me the dignity of my mistakes without derision, encouraged me to make a fool of myself when it mattered most, bolstered my courage, been a sounding board for my confusion and prevented me from committing the worst of unforgivable crimes: throwing away my unconditional faith in love.

if it's possible to cherish a friend i've never met, then i cherish you. i am thrilled beyond limit to know that karma found you and so you found love.

Jet · 01-12-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by julieisafemme

I am going to hold a mirror up to Greyson.

Greyson of anyone I have ever met you work the hardest to confront yourself every day. You are fearless at taking inventory. Sometimes too fearless. Sometimes You do not appreciate how deeply kind and caring You are as a human being. You are genuine and real. You are strong and smart. You are a wonderful partner and I am blessed to know You.

Greyson is one of the most gracious guys I've ever had the pleasure of exchanging with—even briefly. He has a class about him that isn't acquired, but natural in his throughtfulness of others. I've noticed this. My regret is that we haven't exchanged more.

Gemme · 01-13-2010, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by hippieflowergirl

i'm holding up a mirror for my little gemmie-pooh because she needs to look at herself more often and to appreciate what she sees.

Thank you, Kathlene.

hippieflowergirl · 01-13-2010, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

Thank you, Kathlene.

t'aint nuthin but the truth G

SuperFemme · 01-13-2010, 12:25 PM

Plato held a mirror over my mouth this morning to see if it would fog up.

I licked it.

Greyson · 10-15-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by julieisafemme

I am going to hold a mirror up to Greyson.

Greyson of anyone I have ever met you work the hardest to confront yourself every day. You are fearless at taking inventory. Sometimes too fearless. Sometimes You do not appreciate how deeply kind and caring You are as a human being. You are genuine and real. You are strong and smart. You are a wonderful partner and I am blessed to know You.

Duh! I did not see this until today, 10/14/2013. Thank you sweetie. Not sure what to say to this wonderful complementary post.

Medusa · 10-15-2013, 09:37 PM

Time to hold up a mirror for LilMissunshyne!

A typical conversation might include many "GIRRRLLLLLSSSSSS!!!!" but it's because she gets it.

Sunshyne - You are a brilliant, wise, beautiful human being and a loyal friend. Getting to know you better over the last couple of years has been wonderful and amazing and such a joy. Having the privilege to witness you in this period of your life when all of your petals are laying open for the sun has been some sweet and joyous shit. Not many times have I been conscious of seeing a rose bloom but I know that this is what we are all beholding in you.

You are brave and talented and sexy as fuck and your kids as lucky to have you. Hell, anyone who has a piece of your heart is lucky. Your love is true and honest and I cherish you for all of the amazing ways you exist.

Rosita - Te adoro.

Linus · 12-19-2009, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Arwen

I am going to hold a mirror up for Linus.

You are someone I am so very proud to call my brother. I don't use that term lightly ever. It's an important word to me. I want you to know what I see when I look in the mirror at Linus.

A man who is dedicated to being the best teacher he can be.
A man who is dedicated to creating a partnership based on love and respect.
A man who is not afraid to reveal his feelings
A man who knows how to love his friends

You share your journey so openly, Linus. I have no doubt that there are young transfolk alive because of your willingness to share and show the way.

Thank.. I'm very humbled..

I hold a mirror up for Medusa:

You are far more technically adapt and inclined than you realize. And more importantly, you add the most important ask to technology: a human feeling. You've made a community that is truly open and caring; that isn't an exclusive gated community but one that is welcoming and open to all who walk through the doors.

I hold a mirror up for Andrew:

You are a tall man who stands above others and you show a caring, sensitive side for those who are in pain. You care about others in a way that many refuse to do. You're honest and without pretension about who you are.

I hold up a mirror for Arwen:

You have always been just amazing as a sister. You always have great advice and good Tarot vibes when I need direction.

You share joy and happiness to those around.

Your literary talent and creative ideas are amazing.

Your laughter always brings a smile to may face.

Your sound advice has always helped when it was most needed.

And you were pretty astute in pointing out that my cap wasn't quite reflective of me even before I knew it.

Inuus · 12-19-2009, 09:15 AM

I just wanted to thank Gemme and Arwen for the concept of this thread its a wonderful idea. Although I dont have a mirror to hold up right at this moment I felt compelled to just say thank you

Darth Denkay · 12-19-2009, 02:45 PM

I hold a mirror up for The_Lady_Snow. You live your life unapologetically and are not afraid to be you, all of you. You can call me out, wait while I struggle (maybe defensively) but in the end there are no ill feelings and I am better off for it. I appreciate you and all that you contribute to our community.

12-17-2009, 11:15 PM	#1
Arwen Joy Seeker How Do You Identify?: Smartly-Flavored Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Mrs. Syzygy 1/9/14 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Joyville, NM (aka Land of Enchantment) Posts: 10,140 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,636 Thanked 28,119 Times in 6,414 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	Gemme, I you for starting this thread! I am going to hold a mirror up for Cara. Cara, you and I have met at a Femme Swap at a Bash...in Vegas or Dallas ( i am time-challenged). You have this adorably cute face with the sweetest pair of eyes. You are a woman with curves who really knows how to dress. I liked you when I saw you and am just sorry we don't live near one another. __________________ I wrote a book, y'all! *FREE* Tarotscopes Seek Joy, y'all. Eschew hate. 9Words: A Poetry Challenge \| Do you like me?

12-18-2009, 12:09 PM	#2
Arwen Joy Seeker How Do You Identify?: Smartly-Flavored Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Mrs. Syzygy 1/9/14 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Joyville, NM (aka Land of Enchantment) Posts: 10,140 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,636 Thanked 28,119 Times in 6,414 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	I am going to hold a mirror up for Linus. You are someone I am so very proud to call my brother. I don't use that term lightly ever. It's an important word to me. I want you to know what I see when I look in the mirror at Linus. A man who is dedicated to being the best teacher he can be. A man who is dedicated to creating a partnership based on love and respect. A man who is not afraid to reveal his feelings A man who knows how to love his friends You share your journey so openly, Linus. I have no doubt that there are young transfolk alive because of your willingness to share and show the way. __________________ I wrote a book, y'all! *FREE* Tarotscopes Seek Joy, y'all. Eschew hate. 9Words: A Poetry Challenge \| Do you like me?

12-18-2009, 06:44 PM	#4
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,631 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,498 Thanked 107,972 Times in 25,664 Posts Rep Power: 21474888	I'm going to hold a mirror up for Diva. Diva, you are kind and generous to a fault. You are a hella good cook and even better hostess. You are a very talented writer (and this goes for Arwen too!). I am in awe of your crafty skills (the kind with paper, stickers and scissors as well as the cerebral type). Your home is one of the few places that I've felt completely at ease and at peace. __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

12-18-2009, 11:32 PM	#5
Arwen Joy Seeker How Do You Identify?: Smartly-Flavored Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Mrs. Syzygy 1/9/14 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Joyville, NM (aka Land of Enchantment) Posts: 10,140 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,636 Thanked 28,119 Times in 6,414 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	I am going to hold a mirror up for PinkieLee. You are, without a doubt, one of my idols for many reasons. I'll list a few. Your ability to make someone feel like they are the only person speaking in the room. You put your heart and soul into the art of listening. Your ability to mock yourself gently and with flair. I'll always remember the Karate Princess pose in the doorway at Diva's. Your ability to mix and mingle with EVERYONE. You are like this amazing ambassadress (is that a word? Someone get me the DictionaryFemme! ......oh wait...) of all good things in Southern women. I greatly admire the woman you are and hope to know you better as time goes by. __________________ I wrote a book, y'all! *FREE* Tarotscopes Seek Joy, y'all. Eschew hate. 9Words: A Poetry Challenge \| Do you like me?

12-19-2009, 12:57 AM	#6
hippieflowergirl Member How Do You Identify?: ~ Preferred Pronoun?: ~ Relationship Status: ~ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ~ Posts: 424 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 461 Thanked 467 Times in 176 Posts Rep Power: 274206	just peeking in... i love this thread. thank you for starting it Gemme/Arwen and participating in it everyone. my positive mindset has been getting rusty. i will hold up a mirror for a pal who, though hy will never wander in here, deserves all the praise for which i can devise words. to my friend Converse ~ you are one of the kindest people i've ever had the pleasure of knowing, even though i dont have the privilege of knowing you well. you have adjusted my attitude, listened to my hurts, gently slapped inappropriate thoughts out of my head, reminded me to ask for what i want, been compassionate when i couldn't stop whining, allowed me the dignity of my mistakes without derision, encouraged me to make a fool of myself when it mattered most, bolstered my courage, been a sounding board for my confusion and prevented me from committing the worst of unforgivable crimes: throwing away my unconditional faith in love. if it's possible to cherish a friend i've never met, then i cherish you. i am thrilled beyond limit to know that karma found you and so you found love.

12-18-2009, 01:39 PM	#3
julieisafemme Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Woman Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Married to Greyson Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: In the present Posts: 828 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,156 Thanked 3,434 Times in 660 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I am going to hold a mirror up to Greyson. Greyson of anyone I have ever met you work the hardest to confront yourself every day. You are fearless at taking inventory. Sometimes too fearless. Sometimes You do not appreciate how deeply kind and caring You are as a human being. You are genuine and real. You are strong and smart. You are a wonderful partner and I am blessed to know You.

01-13-2010, 12:25 PM	#10
SuperFemme Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Permanently Banned 10/24/2010 Preferred Pronoun?: She. Relationship Status: Married (one of 18,000) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 4,933 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,309 Thanked 7,108 Times in 2,327 Posts Rep Power: 0	Plato held a mirror over my mouth this morning to see if it would fog up. I licked it.

10-15-2013, 09:37 PM	#12
Medusa Mentally Delicious How Do You Identify?: Queer High Femme, thank you very much Preferred Pronoun?: Mme. Relationship Status: Married to JD. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,446 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,995 Thanked 42,691 Times in 7,831 Posts Rep Power: 10000025	Time to hold up a mirror for LilMissunshyne! A typical conversation might include many "GIRRRLLLLLSSSSSS!!!!" but it's because she gets it. Sunshyne - You are a brilliant, wise, beautiful human being and a loyal friend. Getting to know you better over the last couple of years has been wonderful and amazing and such a joy. Having the privilege to witness you in this period of your life when all of your petals are laying open for the sun has been some sweet and joyous shit. Not many times have I been conscious of seeing a rose bloom but I know that this is what we are all beholding in you. You are brave and talented and sexy as fuck and your kids as lucky to have you. Hell, anyone who has a piece of your heart is lucky. Your love is true and honest and I cherish you for all of the amazing ways you exist. Rosita - Te adoro. __________________ . . . Buy ButchFemmePlanet Merch Here: https://teespring.com/stores/butchfemmeplanetcom-merch

12-19-2009, 09:15 AM	#14
Inuus Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: She/Her Relationship Status: Single Not Looking Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 265 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 242 Thanked 377 Times in 143 Posts Rep Power: 3733068	I just wanted to thank Gemme and Arwen for the concept of this thread its a wonderful idea. Although I dont have a mirror to hold up right at this moment I felt compelled to just say thank you __________________ “Kindness and compassion toward all living things is the mark of a civilized society.”- Cesar Chavez

12-19-2009, 02:45 PM	#15
Darth Denkay Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: I'm good with whatever Relationship Status: in love and loved Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tennessee (Memphis, from Chattanooga) Posts: 315 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 456 Thanked 463 Times in 150 Posts Rep Power: 891935	I hold a mirror up for The_Lady_Snow. You live your life unapologetically and are not afraid to be you, all of you. You can call me out, wait while I struggle (maybe defensively) but in the end there are no ill feelings and I am better off for it. I appreciate you and all that you contribute to our community. __________________ Darth