The Lesbians of LA

Let's all just be honest - Abby Wambach? Lesbian. Random straight-looking people on the street? Lesbians. Lesbians are everywhere, in our midst whether we know it, like it, or care. I'm one of those people who even has to look, to verify: yes, that is indeed a lesbian my friends (said in a jerry seinfeld-esque tone).

While this principle may be true, there are certain places where we feel like there are no lesbians. For example, where I live right now. No lesbians. Never see lesbians. Saw them once. See them in nearby shops. But none near me.

Ouch. That bites, you say. And what's more? I moved to LA.

You see I took this whole post-grad thing and ran back into academia. My job last year was the pits. Really it was. I edited. And wrote. This. As an outlet.

In parts of LA there are many lesbians. This is a well-known fact. The world over. If there is any piece of knowledge that lesbians are born with (besides how to be a lesbian), it is orient yourself towards mecca (LA) because that's where all the ladies are. It's true. LA is a very gay place to be.

I don't get it. Does that mean that the city is stratified then and that you have hetero-only sections of LA? I don't know. Maybe. But maybe not. Maybe compared to other cities LA is still diverse and lesbians are in the mix in every corner, but there are just certain areas especially known to lesbians. That's my theory.

West Hollywood. Especially known for lesbians. In fact, many places in west LA you can find lesbians, I'd argue. Santa Monica promenade. Culver city bars. Yup, they're there. Just I'm not. Usually that is.

I'd really feel more at home if there were more lesbians living near me, you know? I think it affects what I wear and what I see and feel is normal. I think there is only one other lesbian couple living in my building and they stay in their igloo (I'm pretty sure), but their balcony faces mine.

Oops! I've written too much already. Gots to go.. Ciao.

M