Thoughts..

[tao_gone_blue]

 
I have a Friend. I thought He was a He. Apparently, He was a She. So, She is a She.

I like this Friend. She's helped give me perspective, the ability to distance myself far enough from myself enough to realize - that I am Both.  

Comments

[tao_gone_blue]

I'm using adjectives more like 'arbitrary' these days..

[vorpal_rabbit]

Given that, for the majority of the population gender pronouns suit the biological sex, it is not entirely surprising that such constructs would stick around. I mean, there's really not any impetus for change, since our current linguistic models serve the majority pretty well (i.e., don't expect to see gender-neutral pronouns in wide use in English or other binary-gender languages anytime soon).

Note, however, that I am not touching on the sociological/psychological aspects of gender constructs, and am confining myself strictly to linguistic phenomena and grammatical gender.

/takes off professor hat

[childofmetis]

Arbitrary is a great word for it.

[t_rex]

I can see both in you. :-)

[tao_gone_blue]

Hm, I never really thought I showed it off much. Granted, I do enjoy prancing around in a dress with little or no provocation, but - I'll take the compliment with a big 'ole smile.

[t_rex]

It is definitely a compliment. It's a gracefulness that most guys lack, or something. Not sure I can put my finger on it.

[dingo_yellowdog]

Know you'll always confuse my dad in that respect. :P

[tao_gone_blue]

And that fact will always amuse me. :)

[theatrejawa]

I'm looking forward to: "I thought he was human. Apparently, he is..." or "...he is half-..." or "...he's straight up from outer-space"

[tao_gone_blue]

I already have a friend from outer-space. He's actually a really nice guy. I'll keep my eye out for halfings, though. They're cute. And very short. I think I have a think for shorties..