February 2012
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why trans men shouldn't be lionized for repeating... →
mattachinereview:
This is a really great piece by Jack Radish about how whenever trans guys speak up about misogyny, we’re lauded as sensitive, clever, and innovative. But actually, we’re just repeating what we hear from trans women in our communities.
I really feel Jack on what he’s talking about in this piece. He articulates the mid-to-late 2000s shift in the trans community from...
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It would appear I accidentally outed myself to my...
More specifically, this blog.
I wasn’t ready for this, and I don’t know what to do.
I mean, they technically aren’t right in what they assume I am (more specifically, a binary transguy) from whatever they read, but I don’t know how to explain otherwise because I don’t even know myself. Can’t I just have another few years?
Check out my new website! →
Designed by Zach Krall; I need to update the artist statements and add newer photos, but the new layout is up and running!
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Just wasn't allowed in a gay club because I'm...
When I tried to explain, the bouncer just said “well you look like a girl to me”.
I was too shocked to say anything else.
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Watchheterotroph:
mars just gave me a back massage with his feet… canadians do everything backwards
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Anonymous asked: how did you get the name mars?
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Just got back from shooting Lily covered in hot wax in Brookyln, time for a nap.
Someone just reblogged a picture of me thinking it...
what?
lapoor asked: lovin your pics! especially love the idea/photos under M/F? on your site.
truthorbear asked: hello, you are very handsome.
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[TW] To the people who know me outside a computer:
I am not a girl. I am not a “she”, and nothing that is mine is “hers”. It’s been becoming more and more clear to me that I’m currently in a place surrounded by people who have no respect for how I identify, confusing as it is, and that not one of you can be bothered to try. Misgendering hurts. When you use those pronouns, it directly affects me. It’s...
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Anonymous asked: Is your actual/given name Mars or is it a nickname?
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If there are any queers in NY who wouldn't mind me...
Part of my ongoing series (to be found here), just got cancelled on and need to shoot either today or tomorrow before 6!
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Halifax Man Upset by New Travel ID Rule - CBC News →
Super awesome guy (who I wish I’d gotten to know better) from back home talks about the impact of the new travel regulations and how they’re affecting the transgender community.
I’ve had issues with airport security before, and studying in the US means I fly back and forth a lot - kind of worried about how this will impact me going home D:
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Watchheterotroph:
posting this for Mars. oh god why.
Zach… I don’t even drink and I would be willing to go out with you if there was a chance to experience this in person
Finally gave in and got a twitter..
something to do with online branding? I’ll let Zach do the explaining for me.. You can follow me here if you’re at all interested in what I do with my spare time.
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January 2012
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heterotroph:
“This cafe is too preppy. Look at the design of this menu and look at the scarves on that heterosexual couple.”
.. and then we left.
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MEN last night was amazing.
Warehouse full of queers screaming “Who am I to feel so free?” at the top of their lungs? I think yes - and I had a great view of JD’s moustache from the front row.
Also got hit on pretty severely by a “flamboyant gay man” (in his own words), so I know I was read as male by at least one person!
Tonight: Coeur de Pirate.
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This week has been really queer, in a great way.
Helped Amos Mac out last night shooting House of Ladosha (can’t wait to see how the photos turned out), going to the MEN show in Brooklyn tomorrow, discussed gender variance and Kate Bornstein in class today. If only I wasn’t becoming really sick.
“Generally, by the time you are real, most of your hair has been loved off, and...”
– “The Velveteen Rabbit” by Margery Williams (via unicronkid)
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Stephen Ira - "Why I'm not Saying Tr*nny and I'd... →
I think the best way to sum up this fantastic article by writer Stephen Ira is to share with you the first paragraph: ”Trans brothers, dear dear dear men, whom I respect and look up to and adore, allow me to quote noted gender theorist Inigo Montoya:
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.”
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Last night was awesome,
had some great Thai food, saw Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, then went to Public Assembly, realized I’ll never be half as cool as any of the queers dancing in that room, and got a fantastic new sweater.
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Anonymous asked: how do you like SVA? I got in for the fall - wanted some opinions.
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heterotroph:
I’m *~modeling~* for Mars tomorrow morning in Central Park at sunrise which is really awesome because the narcissist in me has been needing some decent new photos.
Glad I could help haha
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Beyond Visibility last night was great,
there were some really great speakers/performers, and I got to talk with the wonderful Kate Bornstein after the first salon. Got her number and look forward to doing some photos of her in the near future!
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