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Thirty-first Column
Tonight my thirty-first column was broadcast in Gendertalk #545.You can find the complete program in the Gendertalk archive.Or you can find just my column at:http://eveliensnel.com/audio/REACT01.mp3A full transcript of the text is below: ReactionsI have recieved lots of reactions to my interview in the newspaper; both positive and negative. Positive reactions are pleasing of course, but [...]
To the VU again
The first thing I heard at the VU were compliments for my newspaper interview.I told them I had received many reactions; both positive an negative ones. The latter did come as a surprise to the VU staff. My psychologist said there was not a negative remark about transsexuals in general to be found in the [...]
Better off alone
Some songs do not need a long, complicated text to make one think: Do you think you’re better off alone? Do you think you’re better off alone? Do you think you’re better off alone? Do you think you’re better off alone? Talk to me…Ohhh, talk to me Talk to me…Ohhh, talk to me Do you [...]
κοκκινιστά με γίγαντες
No, there is nothing wrong with your computer! That is Greek and it is pronounced as “kokkineesta may giegandes“.“Is that something edible?“Ow yes it is! It is deliciously stewed fillet of veal with giant white beans in a spicy sauce. That is what I ate last Friday in a Greek restaurant in Amsterdam. I thought [...]
Thirtyest Column
Tonight my thirtyest column was broadcast in Gendertalk #543.You can find the complete program in the Gendertalk archive.Or you can find just my column at:http://www.eveliensnel.com/audio/PUBLIC01.mp3A full transcript of the text is below: Publicity Transsexuals are a hot topic for TV-programs and articles in magazines and newspapers at the moment. I think this is positive in [...]
Newspaper interview
NRC Handelsblad Saturday, January 7th. 2006 The story ofEvelien Snel (45)abouther transition from man to woman ‘For my work at Philips’, where I used to write software I often spent the night in a hotel on weekdays. During the day I was wearing a suit, a necktie and lace-up shoes. A real gentleman. I almost [...]
Photographer
Today the photographer from the newspaper came to visit me at work. I have to admit I was quite nervous. Telling my story is one thing, I often do that and it can all be read on the Internet already. But having my picture taken is something else. I usually think pictures of me look [...]
Happy New Year
No, it is not feasible. I will not be sending New Year’s postcards this year. I know many people who are dear to me read my weblog, so I will say it here: A Happy New Year to all of you!!