Many parents of transfolk, especially MtF transwomen keep the picture of their, "son," alongside other family photos while completely denying the existence of their daughter. Denial's more than a river in Egypt.

Yes. The first I was aware of was a CDC study on suicide among young people in about 1991-91. The study reported that suicide rates among GLBT youth were over double non-GLBT youth and part of what they faced was being kicked out of the family home for being GLBT. Since you have the question, do a bit of research to…

You just know this is out there somewhere.

I had a student who was really excited when the Lancer became available. She went out, bought one, took it to the track at Phoenix International Raceway the first weekend she had it, and went sideways, hard, into the bales ... broke an axle, trashed the bodywork on one side, and that was that for her new car. I…

The Smart has larger doors and a taller cabin than the 500, so it was easier to get in and out of. I could get into the 500, but not out of it without difficulty. The 500L is much roomier than both the Smart and the 500. When one is a six-footer, such things become important in purchase decisions.

As you acknowledge, Fiat didn't return until '12. Why bother telling me I should have bought a car not only 3 years before the company was doing business in this country, but also buying the model I bought 6 years before it was being sold at all? And, I don't fit into, but mostly getting out of a Fiat 500. So, the…

The Roadster ... we need that, too.

The gearbox is fine if one knows how to drive properly ... expecting it to work in a manner contrary to its design and function is just silly. And, it runs fine on regular unleaded. We bought one in '09, it saved us thousands in gas over the Toyota pickup we had before. And, compared with the other cars you mention as…

Fiat is?

Unless you're a strict vegan who won't wear or use leather, get yourself a quality leather briefcase and other luggage that will age gracefully with minimal care the rest of your life. Modern ones have properly padded pockets, etc., to protect laptops and other fragile gadgets. Your upfront cost is a bit higher, but,…

Yes. The actual first military incursion was as described above. It was a variation of the Warsaw Pact exercises diverting into Czechoslovakia in 1968 to remove Dubcek and in 1959 to crush the Hungarian Revolution. The Afghan government at the time was a minority government which didn't start by declaring a, "People's…

Let's not forget that the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan started with, "Aeroflot," flights diverting from their flight paths and paratroopers hitting the ground shortly thereafter. A young KGB officer named Putin would certainly remember that from the playbook.

The only proper response to that is to pick up the $20 and say, "obviously, you are. Thanks."

Isn't it all about the money? Aren't such gatherings all about how to gather more money? Would this group actually bring in someone to talk about collaborative business ownership, living simply, or mindful meditative practices? No. Our society values those who gather the largest pile of stuff, even if they destroy the…

And, divorce proceedings to get free from this whiny, entitled boy-child in 3, 2, 1 ...

In the 70s in language school a woman who owned a Z600 got sent to Germany after graduation and she just left it in the parking lot. It took about three months before someone started asking about who it belonged to. She bought it used, drove it hard, and disposed of it. Probably got her $300-400 out of it.

How about including pics and short reportage from readers doing actual rides and runs? Sure, there will be lots of shots of Left Coast/Hidden Coast, Hwy 1, but there's a lot of world to be seen on two wheels and people are taking pictures and video of it all the time. Best local roads, unknown gems, "secret," bars,…

CP. No more than $1000. This can become a sweet neo-hippie van with more than a little bit of work, including installing a low-profile A/C unit on the roof to make up for the lack of ventilation, refreshing the V-8, and whatever interior and exterior touches you want for about another $2-3K.

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. At least she didn't Bobbit him.

It has been my practice for a long while to not drink from any container which either hasn't been opened in my presence or filled in my presence. A random cup sitting on a table or desk is not a safe choice for drinking. A job interview may be a, "safe place," but not everyone's idea of safe is the same.