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This is the first of what I hope to be a local Lesbian Communnity News Letter. Like the LCN, for those who remember Once every 4 months , I shall produce a newsletter to share info about our; the lesbian community. Things which effect our daily lives. I enlist your help...for nowlet me know what you think at jgorl804@aim.com or drop us a line via snail mail at p.o.box 1093, Orl. FL. 32802

Dedicated to the Wimmin of Orlando !

Volume 1, Issue 1

April 13, 2012 Special points of interest:

J Did you know there is more that one gay church in Orlando? J Time to plant corn and cucumbers. J New restaurant delivers to Reckos.

We at LCN Again! Support medical marijuana and organizations who advocate toward that end.

Dogs vs Kids
I never thought I could be with a woman who had kids...and I havent. I was the one with the kids. I can tell you now, that dating or trying to have a relationship with a woman who has a dog, is ten times worse. How? It never grows up and leaves home! Always laying in your spot when you get up. Has no thumbs..! ..Can u think of more??

Green: thinking

Inside this issue:

Gardening Affirmation Public Svc Groups Overheard Facebook Aunt Jeannie 2 2 3 3 4 4 4

about investing in a water barrel?...Now is the time. Catch rainwater to water plants and wash the dog!

Groups & Public Service

Did you know rapid HIV tests arent all you can get at The LGBT Center in Orlando?

The Center offers mental health counseling to the community at a reduced rate. Professional, licensed and insured mental health counselors donate their time in blocks of 3 hours per week on Monday and Thursday to provide the counseling services. We are able to charge the clients reduced rates for both individual ($20 an

hour) and couples counseling ($30 an hour). Appointments must be scheduled and confirmed ahead of time. To schedule an appointment, simply call (407) 228-8272.
Besides Joy MCC ( 2351 S Ferncreek

Ave Orlando, Florida) Phone: 407-8941081. : Website: www.joymcc.com

Oasis Fellowship Ministries(3404 NOBT) is a gay church (technically they welcome everyone) in the Orlando area. It is a church which welcomes all. If you like tambourines and a lot of hand clapping and joyous sounds., you may want to check them out...say hello to pastor Brie and Elder Sue Love.

I Love my Dog and he loves me a little too much maybe.?

The Haps

Women's Connection is a social group for all women of A new restaurant named Bellas is now open in all orientations. Regular Lockhart. Delicious Italian dishes and reasonable meetings are held at The prices and only $2 for delivery. Coupon in side Center on the 2nd and 4th this issue. Wednesdays of the month at 7:30 pm. Various off-site The Flag at Reckos has not been replaced...guess social events are held on the none of the patrons has time or knows how?? 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.
A friend had car accident...now she has new wheels. God is good!

Support your friends - even in their mistakes. But be clear, however, that it is the friend and not the mistake you are supportingHugh Prather

Facebook
BW made a drag queen transformation! Fabulous NR had some great pics in LMs album. She Rocks! JP posted, sorry Im not perfect, but Im not a fad either. JEM posted, Three levels of crazy, 1. Talks to self 2. Argues w/ self 3.No longer talking to self.
Join your friends, family and new acquaintances on Facebook

EFMF posted, Sometimes you don't get

back what you put in. That's ok as long as your heart was in the right place. Giving and loving freely is liberating. AP posted, I may be old but thats ok, I got to see all the good bands

Rhonda ODonnell, RhodeIsland A registered nurse from Rhode Island, Rhonda was diagnosed with

multiple sclerosis in 1994. By 1998, the disease had progressed to the point that she could no longer perform her job, and she was forced into early retirement at age 35. Although her neurologist supported the medical use of marijuana to alleviate her symptoms, Rhonda feared arrest, imprisonment, and home forfeiture. In January 2006, Rhode Island became the 11th state to protect medical marijuana patients from arrest and imprisonment. Rhonda is now able to
follow her physicians advice and has found that marijuana almost immediately cools the

"I enjoy smoking cannabis and see no harm in it". - Jennifer Aniston

PUFMM is an organization started by Kim Russell, Orlando resident which started her own political committee, People United for Medical Marijuana. She believes some Florida lawmakers are open to legalizing the use of medical marijuana. She was interviewed on the Fox Network May 2009 in Tampa Florida. Russell says her biggest obstacle will be educating the public.
We urge you to get educated.

searing pain in her legs.

Gardening Corner

It is officially spring. The first seeds are starting to come up. Already corn, cucumbers, squash and tomatoes have sprouted. If youre planning on having a garden this year...now is the time.

We have had to do a little relocating with the grasshoppers. The Grasshopper Relocation project was successful, there are only four grasshoppers To build up your sandy Florida soil...save organic left...that we have seen. matter from kitchen; carrot tops, egg shells, Perhaps the local birds will potato peels, you get the idea? Yes? Bury in area have a treat. you plan to make your garden. Water daily. You will be surprised.

Those little black grasshoppers with the red stripebecome Giant grasshoppers later in the summer!

Affirmation for the Moment...

I am a place where God shines through, for He and I are One not two. He wants me where and When I was a kid I used to as I am. I need not fret or will or plan. If Ill just be relaxed and free, Hell carry out His plan pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized that through me. - Anon.

Beware of this world, for it is sweet and tempting.

Among the most beloved of people to Allah are those who have the best attitudes.

the Lord does not work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me. Emo Philips

we see in society that when people are unable to find love among humans, many tend to adopt pets.

Dedicated to the Wimmin of Orlando!

Primary Business Address P.O. Box 1093 Orlando, Fl. 32802 Phone: 555-YOU-RLVD Email: jgorl804@aim.com Its all Good, All the time.

We are armatures. Not professional newsletter writers. We hope to entertain and educate others. We welcome your input and encourage you to be part of this endeavor. We are older lesbians who want to see our community come together and support each other. Live, Laugh, Learn and Dance is our motto. Writer and publisher: J. Gabrielle Editor and co writer: E.J. Benson

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2 Sisters 2012

This day in Herstory

Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. More info at: http://www.thedefendersonline.com/

In May of a year not too long ago...Judy Collins was born. She is currently a representative for

UNICEF and campaigns on behalf of the abolition of landmines. She is a musician and an activist. Check out some of her music if you like folk music...she has done everything from the Muppet Show to the 1993 Inauguration of President Clinton. You can listen to some of her music here: www.last.fm/music/Judy+Collins Also...back in 1957... Elizabeth Eckford was black, and Hazel Bryan, white, their crossing paths on that sunsplashed September day fifty-four years ago was not routine. Instead, their momentary encounter produced one of the most iconic photographs in all of American history a photograph that immediately and forever since defined the polar opposites of the Civil Rights

Diane Fossey spent her life protecting? A. Bengal Tigers, B. Mountain Gorillas, C. Koalas