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Danica Siegel

 It began with two words: I Am
The Quiet Revolution of Scent

To Do List...

 Any additions you want to add?

All things my grandmother warned about.  

Feminine Differential - White Shirt and Jeans

In Search of The Perfect Day Look 

 

This is becoming a default look. Androgynous is not necessarily the goal. The look I want is enough of a difference (differential) to be seen as feminine; the person I am.  

The shoes are the defining factor with the shirt and jeans setting up the canvas. Optional are makeup, sunglasses, and jewelry. These are all the frosting on the overall look. I am not getting second looks with the confusion, "is it a....".  The perfect Dr. visit of trip to the market look. 

An alternative look is white jeans with a chambray (jean / denim look) top.  

Lets See What Your Father Says...

 

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Teased In High School...

 

Were you teased / bullied in High School?  Tell us your story.  Looking good at my high school reunion was sweet revenge.

Political Cartoon 11-8-2026

 

Research...

 

Deer In the Headlights

That is the way I felt exactly!

 

Make A Place...

 The Mall

The Market

Restaurant -  Dinner out

A make-over beauty counter / store

A bar

A Piano bar

A dress boutique 

A shoe boutique

A wine tasting

A concert / live music venue

A cooking class

The Theater / Play 

A cafe with outdoor seating

A stroll in a shopping plaza / street

Alabama elects first transgender woman

Allison Montgomery

A Historic Night. - America's voters  Woke up. 

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November 4, 2026

Allison Montgomery has made history in Alabama after winning the election for State House District 25. She became the first openly transgender woman to be elected to the Alabama state legislature.

Montgomery, a Democrat, defeated Republican incumbent Phillip Rigsby in the November 3, 2026, election. The contest took place in the Huntsville area of Alabama.

Montgomery received 53.2% of the votes, while Rigsby secured 46.7%, according to Alabama Political Reporter. All precincts had reported in the results cited by the publication. Her victory is significant because District 25 has traditionally supported Republican candidates. Rigsby had represented the district since 2022.

Wake Up America

 This is the day you get to decide if we can "Keep it"!  

The Question: As he walked out of Independence Hall at the end of the Constitutional Convention, Elizabeth Willing Powel (an influential Philadelphia socialite) asked him, "Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?"

Equality Florida Brunch

 

Florida's Statewide LGBTQ Civil Rights Organization

Half a million members strong in the fight for equality

Equality Florida is Florida’s statewide civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community.

Getting Out On Halloween - No Costume Required.

 

Yes, I did get out yesterday (Halloween 2026); although not a costume day. I had an amazing lunch at a beautiful outdoor cafe with a new friend that I met last week.

Then I dropped by the mall to say hello to my shop friends. Selfie taken in shoe department at Nordstroms. I love their full length mirror.  

 Overall a great day for an escape and fun. I hope you had a fun day as well.  Share.... 

Halloween 2026 - Escape

Halloween is a special day for many of us; "National Be Something Else Day". I used it for my very first "full Girl" outing and never looked back.  

One of my best getting- out story was my first. When through fear, I never made it to the local resterent's costume walk. At first the hostess was not sure I was in costume, however, did say the  bar was still serving free drinks to all participants. I joined several others at the bar.

As we so often do, I felt the need to explain why I was dressed as a girl. I don't remember the excuse, but sure it was lane. I explained to the bartender this was my first time.

He immediately shot back, "If this is really your first time, then I am sure it will not be your last". No truer statement has been ever made.   

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Today I am adamant that "Rhonda" is not a costume and every day is not Halloween. I am not "Being Something Else". This day can be your vehicle that move you from solitude dressing at home, to being out. 

Note 1: See how easy and accepting the world can be.  

Note 2: The exhilaration of being yourself.  

Note 3: How right it feels. 

Note 4: You add..... 

Escape, but don't let this evening be your once a year event.  Live your life!

     

Crossdressing on Halloween:

 When the Whole World Dresses Up With Us

Maddie Taylor Oct 1

MyGirllife.com

Halloween can feel like a little permission slip. For one night, the streets fill with costumes, bold makeup, dresses, wigs, and people trying out a different look. If you’re a crossdresser or one of the many Trans women figuring out where you feel comfortable being seen, that crowd can make a first outing feel less like stepping into a spotlight.

I understand the appeal. When everyone is dressed up, you may feel freer to walk into a party, meet a friend, or simply enjoy the evening as yourself. There can be a bittersweet note, too: Why does it take a costume holiday to feel like I can go out? That mix of excitement and melancholy is real. You don’t have to pick one feeling and leave the other at home.

If this is your first Halloween outing, make the plan fit you. Choose a gathering that feels welcoming: ask the host or venue about its policies and who you can approach if you need support. Consider going with someone you trust, planning your ride home, and keeping your phone, keys, and essentials somewhere secure. Wear something you can move around in, and decide ahead of time whether you’re comfortable being photographed. You can say, “Please don’t take or post pictures of me,” and you can leave whenever you want. A short, joyful first night absolutely counts.

Most of all, remember that Halloween doesn’t define what your clothes mean to you. For some crossdressers, the outfit is a chance to explore expression; for some Trans women, it may be a chance to show a part of themselves more openly. Our journeys aren’t all the same, and neither are our reasons for dressing. But for many of us, the night can feel less like putting on a costume and more like catching a glimpse of who we are when we let ourselves breathe.

That’s worth celebrating, not because one night has to answer every question, but because it can offer a moment of connection. I hope you find people who see you, respect your boundaries, and make room for you to enjoy the evening exactly as you are.

If you’d like more honest conversations about crossdressing, Trans women, and the many ways we find our people, join me on the My Girl Life Podcast. Share your Halloween story with someone you trust, and remember, you deserve to feel welcome beyond October, too.

Stay tuned for my Halloween post tomorrow...

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My Wine Tasting

 Uncorked: Supertuscan

Eataly West Palm Beach August 28, 2026

The Morning Group and Sommelier (dark shirt) 

About this Class: Sit at our table and learn from one of our resident Beverage Experts about Italian wines, producers, and regions. They’ll walk you through the history and traditions of the area alongside a tasting of curated wines. Learn about Italy in the best way – through your wine glass!

In this Class We:

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  The Sommelier

  Learned about the history, grape varieties, and traditions of Supertuscan
  
  
• Enjoyed a menu featuring an antipasto and welcome Prosecco or soft drink

• Tasted a selection of wines from Tuscany

• Discussed the flavor profile of each wine

• Took home tasting notes from the class

Feminine Differential - Chiffon

 What is Chiffon Fabric?

Temu -  One-shoulder Elastic Shoulder
 Chiffon Blouse, matched with 
flowing pazzallo pants

I remember my mom having a dress that was beautiful that fascinated me. It was soft, and hang beautifully whenever she wore it. She called it her "Chiffon dress".  I just love how the word just lingers on your lips. 

This is a material that has been around for many years, first being silk and later synthetic. Here is what I found online about the exotic and exclusively feminine Material:

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By Sewport Support Team 

 August 25, 2026 

Chiffon is a term that is used to refer to a wide variety of different types of fabrics that all share similar qualities. This type of fabric is sheer, which means that it is light and semi-transparent with a simple weave.

This type of fabric was originally made from silk, and it was both expensive and in high demand among upper-class women in Europe and the United States when it was originally marked in the mid-19th century. The term "chiffon" is French, and it literally translates as "cloth" or "rag," but this word has come to be synonymous with any type of lustrous, sheer fabric that is woven in a particular style.

Chiffon fabric was first made in France, but the production of this substance expanded worldwide as the Industrial Age picked up steam. By the first few decades of the 1900s, silk chiffon was in relatively wide production in the United States, and producers of this fabric in America were starting to show interest in replacing silk with another material for chiffon production.

In 1958, however, a polyester version of chiffon was developed, and most chiffon in existence today is made from this purely synthetic material. As a chiffon textile, polyester mirrored silk in many ways, but it, of course, was not as soft or "silky" as this organic textile.

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What brought this to my mind was the Temu Blouse that I ordered. It is as beautiful as the photos shows. Maybe it would make my mom proud? 

Temu Described it here:

Summer One-shoulder Elastic Shoulder Chiffon Blouse, Semi-sheer Lightweight Top with Random Print, Women's Lantern Sleeve Loose-fit Top. $20.05

Post Delivery Note: Yes it as beautiful as the photos depict. The overall quality is good with the material feeling silky (it is synthetic) but sheer. It has an excellent elastic tie front neckline and elastic sleeves. I ordered a large, it works, so be aware that sizing runs small. Be generous in selecting your size, you want it be blousey. I tried it on upon arrival with a pair of skinny light wash jeans; the colors match is excellent and looked great together. 

I did wear it to my wine tasting a few Saturdays ago. The place and event - the Eataly West Palm Beach  Uncorked: Supertuscan.   

Femininity Is How You Feel