60th High School Reunion

 I Will Not Be Invisible!

Coming up the first weekend in October is my 60th High School Reunion. We are calling it:

60 Years later, Together Again, One Last Time - Maybe...

This is not my first reunion outing as Rhonda, having attended several before. My High School was a central high school located in a rural county with a fairly large graduation class of over 200. Amazingly we have kept reunions going, now with a dwelling group with this maybe the last.  

Photo from our last 
"75th Birthday Reunion"

I, as Rhonda, "Tommy" as everyone knows me, have been treated as any other classmate; no drama, no embarrassment. Attending I see as an opportunity to be visible to a group that might not ever see or meet another transgender person. There have been good conversation and even the unexpected / appreciated hugs.   

There are several events leading up to a big party at the local country club Saturday evening. There is a cocktail reception on Thursday evening for the early arrivals, a meet-and-greet at a local restaurant Friday evening and the big party Saturday. One event I am so looking forward to is a tour of our, still there, High School (now a junior high school); memories.

What to wear is always the delima. Although casual is listed as the dress of the evening, I do have a standard now to maintain.  I am thinking the above dress with accessories. If ever a time to wear the Rolex and diamonds, now is it. I am still working on the other outfits. 

Being back in my old hometown is always a rich memory and emotional experience. One new addition in town is a Saturday, Farmers Market. I am hoping for a cool morning, sweater weather to attend. If cool, that will be a break for my Florida, still summer.    

I may post other outfits as the time gets closer and I start to pack. I am so looking forward to my time walking this memory lane.

Promise, I will post photos of the events.  If ever you have the opportunity to attend your reunion, do not hesitate. Be visible! 

Here is a blog post from my first "Rhonda" 50th reunion, 10 years ago. 

Jeans With Heels Are Back

 I never knew they went away!

Story by Tatjana Freund
Sep 9, 2026

Here’s how we’re wearing them now...

It’s a fact that some of the best fashion trends come from unexpected combinations, like cropped jackets and trench coats, wedges and sneakers, or acid wash jeans and 2026. But from these pairings, we’ve gotten some unexpected wins. It seems that the latest combo that we can’t get enough of comes from merging our capsule closet and black-tie favorites: jeans and heels.

It might feel unnatural to pair your favorite baggy denim with your go-to stilettos, but there are plenty of ways to style this look without feeling overdone—or, conversely, underdressed. This spring, we’re seeing a multitude of ways to put these two staples together, whether you want to just catch a glimpse of a pointed-toe emerging from beneath a hemline or you want to wear your steepest heels with your most comfortable jeans. To give you some ideas, we found five undoubtedly cool ways to style jeans and heels together.

Stilettos might feel like red carpet-only footwear, but with the right pairing, they can be your new go-to for every event. To pull off high heels without feeling overdressed, pair them with wardrobe staples like dark-wash jeans to help mellow out the look. But if you want to keep some pizazz, opt for bold accessories and prints, like jewel-toned blues and leopard, so you don’t veer too far into the “everyday” category.

Stilettos might feel like red carpet-only footwear, but with the right pairing, they can be your new go-to for every event. To pull off high heels without feeling overdressed, pair them with wardrobe staples like dark-wash jeans to help mellow out the look. But if you want to keep some pizazz, opt for bold accessories and prints, like jewel-toned blues and leopard, so you don’t veer too far into the “everyday” category.

With the resurgence of pointed-toe heels, there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing the tips of your shoes peep out from beneath your hem. While you won’t get the full effect of seeing your favorite pair of slingbacks, this does add a chic element to even the most standard outfits. Of course, if you do want to attract extra attention, a pair of jeans with funky detailing or a bold pair of ’70s-inspired sunglasses do the trick.