If you are "of a certain age," you may be familiar with the term "coffee klatch."

It apparently comes from the German word "Kaffeeklatsch," which translates into English as a combination word meaning "coffee" "gossip."

Of course, we being so progressive nowadays, would never stoop to gossiping (ahem!), but the concept of a group of friends getting together over a cup of java goes back hundreds of years. And I think it should be revived by our community!

I base this feeling off personal experience. I've met several other trans people here and elsewhere online, and then had informal, casual dates with them. Sometimes it is over lunch, sometimes literally in a coffee house.

So, how about making it a local tradition?

I'll toss out the first invitation and offer to meet other trans people in the area and share a cuppa and getting to know one another.

I live in Ann Arbor (if you didn't get a clue from my name!), and I'll gladly meet you half-way at a place of your choosing. It can be a lunch spot, or a good-old-fashion coffee klatch, with said libation.

Generally--as long as my finances allow--I'll even treat! Think of it: A free lunch/coffee and sparkling conversation. Now how can you pass up a deal like that?

Anyway, if you're interested, just contact me via a DM and we'll set up something.

I'd love it even more if we could get several of you to attend and make it a real gathering of trans beauty!

-- Anni