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From: Chris Thompson <the_thompsons@earthlink.net>
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Subject: Re: Hello, and I hope you are all well!
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Kestrel Clayton wrote:
> 
> I meant to post this on the last Trans Day of Visibility, but I got 
> distracted and forgot about it. Then I thought I'd wait for the next 
> TDoV, but... you know, we're all getting older, and who knows what might 
> happen between now and then? Who knows whom we might lose? And I want to 
> be sure as many folks from t.o as possible have a chance to know me as 
> my real self.
> 
> So hi, folks. I'm Kestrel Clayton, formerly known as Richard Clayton. 
> Turns out I'm a girl! I hope you're all well.
> 

Welcome! I remember you, and I just checked and indeed, we interacted at 
least a few times on the Howlers Facebook page- but I missed your post 
of July 20 :(

Congratulations on your transition, and I wish you well!

Chris