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Nif-Dee Fif-Dee

My GG BFF Michelle turned half a century in December (no, she doesn’t look it) and at the time I promised her a nice birth-Dee ...
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The Battle Within: Which Version Are You Feeding?

Every day, we stand at a crossroads, faced with choices that define who we are and who we will become. Inside each of us, a ...
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My Improvisational Birthday

Another time I am rewarded for being out, visible and proud! Originally posted July 22, 2021.
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Art Museum Squared

Upcoming is the art museum’s Parade the Circle. I have been asked and agreed to participate with the museum’s Women’s Council (WC) in this event. ...
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The Doctor is In

Dr. Gwen Patrone

#Transpreneur

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The Battle Within: Which Version Are You Feeding?

Every day, we stand at a crossroads, faced with choices that define who we are and who we will become. Inside each of us, a ...
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BECOMING THE UNICORN 🦄

Changing yourself, in a transgender context, means letting go of what society has taught you and learning what truly helps you transform the person you ...
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😱WHY DO PEOPLE HATE ME?🥹

I’m a transgender male to female, and I also happen to be a dad of a transgender female to male. As a former US Marine, ...
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Dee's Corner

It's Sun-Dee!

Nif-Dee Fif-Dee

My GG BFF Michelle turned half a century in December (no, she doesn’t look it) and at the time I promised her a nice birth-Dee ...
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Won-Dee Woman

I was in drab in Australia at a Salvo’s and I came across a Wonder Woman dress hanging on the racks. My first reaction was ...
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On Style

Glorious Fashion

Boudoir Shoot 2025 – Chapter Three

The spectacular work of Mikayla Naylor!
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Boudoir Shoot 2025 – Chapter Two

The spectacular work of Mikayla Naylor!
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The Show

Lately, we’ve had the “Shoot” and the “Fitting” which was the prelude now to “The Show”. You have begun seeing the boudoir pics. Now March ...
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Boudoir Shoot 2025 – Chapter One

The spectacular work of Mikayla Naylor! This series will run for the next few Mondays. It is me, flaws (and they are not insignificant) and ...
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Travel

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Beauty

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Kandi's Favorites

A look through the archives

Rules of The Road

We haven't run this since April 2021. It is the bedrock of Kandi's Land, so let's revisit it.
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The Power of “She”

One of the very first essays I ever wrote. A favorite rerun one more time.
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An Open Letter to Our Wives

This essay is my proudest accomplishment in my life, literally, outside of anything associated with my family.
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The Angel Known as My Wife

I haven't run this in three years. It was one of the first meaningful things I ever wrote for the blog, so we'll take a ...
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Thank You For Being a Friend

Happy Thanksgiving all! I am eternally thankful for this community.
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Be…

My mantra! My masterpiece!
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Sacrifice

Taking a deep dive on a recent comment.
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A Golden Flash For A Day!

All I can hear in my head is "Stayin' Alive" when looking at this photo.
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All our favorite things

We love shopping, so we put together a list of our favorites!