Well it finally happened, the villagers (with torches and pitchforks) confronted me. Once again I find myself with time(almost a week now) on my hands so now I've been able to be my femme self all day so of course my nails are painted and close, clean shaven with casual make-up and hair styled, with my skinny jeans, womens button front thermal top(with girls in place) and one inch wedge heel slip ons.I needed some items for dinner so out I went to the store and upon my arriving home I was confronted by 3 of my female neighbors as I pulled into my driveway, now there's nothing to do but meet face to face. I knew it was only a matter of time before something had to give, they've all seen me going in and out of my house and in my yard hanging up clothes and such and my curtains open weather permitting of course. It's hard to explain the meeting but somewhat awkward is the best I can do, mainly the same questions as always; are you gay?, do you want to be a woman? etc...., I know it's none of their business but I've known these women for near 20 yrs. and now to see me this way, well I guess it was too much. I also found out that the men in the neighborhood know and do not let on to their wives how they feel one way or the other, these are the guys that ask about home repair and if I can lend a hand in their projects since I am in the building trades. I wonder if they will ambush me also? I don't fear for my well being but to be ostracized from this group will hurt, I'm still the "man" they know and my talents are no less as effective because I express myself in a way that is still seen as "Taboo". I guess spring will be very interesting as I will be seen more out in the open in more colorful and comfortable clothing for there is no going back into hiding, those days are gone. My "I don't care what people think" attitude got a work out today but I am now more steadfast in my resolution to be myself and dress as I feel a need to express, wow got a little heavy there, sorry. Never thought I'd ever get to this point in my CDing I guess it really is a part of life for me and not a hobby or something else. Well thanx for reading one more facit of my life.