I remember the day in detail. May 26, 1999 was an important day in the hearts of most gay people. It was the day Ms. Miriam Quiambao competed on the Miss Universe pageant. It was the day she fell on stage and “ stood up for the rest of the women who have fallen whether on or off the stage.” It was the ... Read more...

Although my parents have long since accepted the fact that I am a lesbian, my mom has not given up the hope that I could at least act a little more feminine.  She would cite examples of famous lesbians who were not overtly masculine and I would counter her with examples of those who were and were qu...