Re-post of Hunt for Gender Neutral Restroom Posse

Yes, this is a re-post as I hosed this entire blog with my use of quotation marks on this article.  I had to remove it and am now resubmitting it without any formatting.  My apologies...I have spent 5 hours pulling my hair out and cussing at all that I do not understand about the new internet.  Probably like the damn new math my parents complained about.  Some days I do feel totally lost trying to make my brain do things that the 70's did not prepare me for...big inhale.

One of the most basic functions we all do is use the bathroom.  There are times for all of us that nature calls and we happen to be in public.  Most of us probably do not even think about this very much as we walk to the girl or boy restroom when in public.  For those of us that gender is clearly defined this is not an issue but for those in our society that deal with any kind of gender ambiguity this can be a painful, anxiety producing and even a dangerous situation.


I have observed over the years this situation as my partner, now husband has dealt with - which bathroom do I use?  One of my favorite posters is from the movie TransAmerica when the main character is standing in front of 2 restroom doors clearly marked by gender.  It speaks multitudes!

Do I PASS enough today?  Do my insides match my outsides?


At times it may seem very simple and clear cut to me as I so clearly see him one way and support him fully regardless.  But we can go in one store and get a yes, Sir and the next a yes, Ma'am.  Certainly others don't get to decide when he passes...but do they influence a part of it?  We do tend to measure ourselves by others.


The decision on which restroom he uses does effect him, me and our teenager.  It also can have an effect on the people in the restroom that he chooses to use.  He feels they stare at him in each restroom.  Our teen quit going in the same restroom with him about 1 1/2 years ago.  I admit, I avoid it too and we all have spoken of this many times.


We try our best in public to look for gender neutral restrooms and I was pondering this and thought others must be in the same spot.  I figure if you can't find it on the internet...it is not to be found.  Sure enough I found a website that contains a database that WE ALL can be a part of building and improving with little effort.

My new mission is to locate and document gender neutral restrooms every where I go.  And I want to ask you all to do the same (if you are so inclined).  Either use their website or email me the information and I will update their website and our site.  We will be potty activists!  How worthy is that!  It will be easy to do...just remember simple things when you find a restroom and it can be anywhere.


I have posted below what a complete listing looks like and what the form on the safe2pee site looks like which contains dropdown boxes with choices that are helpful.  I am willing to visit the establishments to verify information too.


Currently there are 41 restrooms listed and I want to double that number by the 1st of the year.  I will be posting all the current restrooms within the next couple days on the side resource column.


Happy Hunting,

Ms T

Here is the post on the site on the good ole
Wild Rose Bar

1021 E. Pike Street

SEATTLE

WA 98122-3818


Type:GenderFree

Accessible:Yes

Availability:Not set or unsure

Directions

first floor, in the back

Comment:

one genderblind, single stall, locking door bathroom and one 3 stall women's only bathroom

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Kathy Griffin at the Paramount in January

Kathy Griffin who has I feel has coined the phrase "my gays" will be descending upon Seattle in January.  She has a brand of humor that leaves one wondering whether she needs therapy or a good spanking.  I would love to give her the latter as I am a fan.  Ms T

STG Presents Kathy Griffin

The Paramount Theatre

Friday & Saturday January 29 - 30, 2010
8:00pm $43.50 - $72.50
(not including fees)
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE

1-877-STG-4TIX

kathygriffin.net

STG Presents Kathy Griffin at The Paramount Theatre in Seattle on Friday, January 29 and Saturday, January 30, 2010.

Emmy award winning Chicago native, Kathy Griffin, a multi-faceted performer with a rapid fire wit, is probably best known for her four-year stint on the NBC sitcom "Suddenly Susan" as Vickie Groener, Brooke Shields' acerbic colleague.
After moving west and joining the famed Los Angeles Groundlings comedy improvisational troupe, Kathy began building her resume with guest starring roles on such series as "ER" and "Seinfeld" where she created recurring character Sally Weaver.
After her various TV guest spots, Kathy began gaining notice as a stand-up comedienne and landed her own "HBO Half Hour Comedy Special". In 1998, HBO gave Kathy her own One-Hour Special, "A Hot Cup of Talk".

  Thanks to http://www.stgpresents.org/artists/?artist=1165 for the information.

Seattle Women's Chorus

Ok, I will be the first to admit that I have attended the Men's Chorus much more than the Women's. Maybe this year I will try to have my spirits brightened by the women!

Meany Theater -  Tickets

$20 - $50 with a $3 handling fee


Saturday December 19th 8 pm and Sunday December 20th 2 pm

Making Spirits Bright

Seattle Women’s Chorus · 2009 Holiday Concert

The heavenly and angelic voices of the Women’s Chorus will once again be Making Spirits Bright in their holiday concert. Joyful numbers will combine with inspirational carols to create an experience the whole family will love. Your inner child will be delighted with the treats SWC is cooking up. Thanks to Flying House for the updates.

Seattle Men's Chorus Holiday Schedule

Santa Baby

For thirty years, SMC has been warming cockles with superbly sung traditional carols spiced up with something new and zany that makes you wonder what those boys won't think of next. This year is no exception; Santa’s bag will be full of unique numbers such as a tribute to that holiday staple: the holiday TV special. And they have a surprise up their sleeve for all you “slum dogs” out there. Of course, the wacky will be balanced with the sublime as the Chorus’ more traditional fare will be accompanied by Benaroya’s Watjen Concert Organ, a combination that creates a sound as heavenly as the season. 

Seattle Men’s Chorus' Santa Baby runs November 28 - December 20 at Benaroya Hall.

• 11/28 (8pm) & 11/29 (2pm) at Benaroya Hall with Betty Buckley
• 12/6, 12/13, 12/14, 12/20 at Benaroya Hall (7:30 pm)
• 12/3/09 at Tacoma's Pantages Theatre (8 pm)
• 12/5/09 at Everett's Civic Auditorium (8 pm)

Buy Tickets varying in price from $18 - $50 depending on day and time.

**I will be searching and post if they do a FREE concert as is their habit.  It is often for children, so kidnap a child for the day and get in free.

It is hard to believe that the Men's Chorus has been around for 30 years!  They keep finding new wonderful ways to entertain us and musical guests that at first glance one might wonder how do they fit in?  Earlier their performance with Debbie Reynolds was a sight to behold as it was a perfect match and who would have thought so?  She was so campy and a natural with all those guys.  Hmmm...maybe it makes sense after all?  Now, the first two performances will be with the lovely Betty Buckley.

Now, Betty I remember well as she played a gym teacher in Carrie...and what self respecting gay gal in the 70's could resist a fantasy about Betty Buckley?  I also watched her more recently in a prison flick but that is not a nice Christmas story.  She was the replacement mom in Eight is Enough after Diana Hyland died after taping just a few episodes in the later 70's .  Now Diana was John Travolta's love interest and it was quite the heartbreaker for John as it was reported she died in his arms.  

I digress...I doubt Betty is going to reenact her prison role or make any of the dykes in the audience do push ups, damn but she has a long standing career as a vocalist on Broadway and is bringing in tow her accomplished jazz pianist Kenny Werner.  The chorus never disappoints and is sure to be as fabulous, as creative and still remarkably fresh from any of the prior years.

Red Dress Party

This Saturday November 21st is Seattle's 2nd Annual Red Dress Party.  This is a party that has taken place in other cities but is newer to our lovely town.  I have some sweet friends that went last year and had a blast.  The boys, girls and bois all wear Red Dresses...yes...even the butchest of the butchest do their part and find their campy elegant version of a Red Dress to bring the evening together for a heartfelt cause. 

They sold out last year and the VIP tickets are sold out already.  General admission will sell out this year.  I want to talk my honey into escorting me to this event but...bet I will be going stag with friends - ROFL and that will not be a surprise to any of you that know us.  I would "owe" I don't know what to get this escort to this event.  If you see me about town in an odd costume or perhaps partially naked you will know I got my escort. 

Naval Reserve Center South Lake Union (Map)
860 Terry Ave N | Seattle, WA 98109
Doors open from 9:00pm to 3:00am

Available through Brown Paper Tickets

$25 advanced purchase
$35 at the door


Opening for the Perry Twins
and setting the mood for the
night is DJ Joy!


Red Dress Required—Attitude is Optional

While the color red is commonly accepted as the international symbol of AIDS awareness, the Red Dress Party builds on that idea that all guests, despite age, gender or sexual orientation, attend the event wearing a red dress. The visual of all attendees donning red dresses whether male, female, gay, straight, old or young, serves as a powerful symbol of solidarity of people living with HIV/AIDS and also reminds us that we are all here to make a difference and support a common cause.