Tales from The Multiverse

I finished 'The Female Man' by Johanna Russ (see last post). A very interesting book about 4 women from parrallel universes who are actually versions of the same woman. I guess it could and probably upset a few people in it's time. She does seem to have a swipe at everyone. In one universe where the battle of the sexes has created two armed camps that want to destroy each other. Manland makes it's own women from supposed weakling men. You have the half changed and fully changed.  It's not an easy read, but drew me in. It is a throwback to the late sixties early seventies. I'll probably read it again, because it did get a bit complicated.
Talking about parrallel universes the tv series Fringe had a bit of a transgender theme with the enigmatic scientist William Bell comes back to possess Olivia Dunham. I must admit I love Fringe and Anna Torv 's role as Olivia an FBI agent who just wants to blend in and never stand out even to the way she is dressed speaks volumes to me.
I've got another trip out very soon and this one is making me very nervous because it's so close to home. I was reading on a TG forum that perhaps people who are still in the closet are there because they are ashamed  of who they are. I don't think that is true. Maybe in another universe I am not in my mobile closet, perhaps I may have even transitioned. Then again maybe not. Who knows ?   

The Female Man

I  was looking for something to read. I have an e-book reader and looking on the net I came across the author Joanna Russ. Sadly she died last month. I have never read any feminist literature let alone from the sci fi genre. The title of her novel 'The Female Man' caught my attention. I have read some reviews and I must admit I am intrigued, so it is now bought and downloaded.
Below is a link about Joanna Russ. She seems to have been an extraordinary woman.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanna_Russ   

Crossing a Line

I've been looking at permanent hair removal gadgets. For me doing anything that is permanent is crossing a line and the scary part is how far do I go  once I cross that line. I've heard and seen some bad reviews of home permanent hair removals systems and seemtobe a waste of money when it comes to male hair.
I have seen one by Boots that may be suitable for I want to do from what I have seen. My skintone and hair colour are well within range and apparently it is suitable for men. This could be a complete waste of money,but whatever I decide I'll wait till after the summer and put away the money I would have spent smoking.
Below is a link-
http://www.boots.com/en/Boots-Smooth-Skin/?cm_mmc_o=Vzbp%20mwzygtCjC7BBTkwCjCmFBBft%20mLbE%20PyzEpCjCb5Aklw