Walking on the beach this morning I stopped to watch two dolphins, a mother and a calf.  They were having breakfast, arching high in a tight circle, tails flipping and bodies twisting.  After a while, three others came to join them.  They jumped and arched and dove as they fished.

Why is it so relaxing to watch dolphins?  It both electrifies and quiets the heart.  The excitement of the sighting paired with the recognition that we are not alone.  Under the surface, usually unseen and unrecognized, live intelligent and graceful beings.  Calling to one another, signaling, gathering, they share a meal, play, travel, converse, create family. 

In the LBT world, do we discover community or create community or do we stay in our isolated spaces and hope community discovers us?  What signals do we send?  How do we call out to one another?  There are signals.  I have seen them pass between women crossing each other’s paths on a sidewalk, a hiking trail, a beach.  But I’m not so good at sending those signals, maybe no good at receiving them and not sure how to react when I do. 

I am grateful for Trianglegrrrls for providing the means to call out to one another, to gather, to share a meal, play, travel, converse, create family, create community. 

Otherwise, I’d have to wear a big button that says, “Hey! I’m a LESBIAN.  Invite me to your party".