Thanks all!

I know that I'm unusual in that I push gender boundaries in a different way that most here. I'm willing to go out in *obviously* cross-gendered clothing and presentation. I do have a serious issue with not being able to wear skirts day-to-day. Why should it matter? Why is it disruptive?

Not just 'non-traditional', but 'disruptive'.

Is it just because I live in the US and not the Middle-East or Asia? Really?

Is it so ingrained that a big person like me should be in big, heavy boots and a stained t-shirt, who doesn't give a damn about how they look?

I get that people are not used to it, but why should it make them *uncomfortable*? I'm just being ME.

Again, thanks to all of you for your kind words.

- MM