This is the story of how Emery Walters became whom he was supposed to be.<br><br>I knew I was male at an early age, something that was a societal no-no in the 1950s and still is in parts of the country today. Burying my male identity, I strove to be the best woman possible. But after raising my four wonderful children from two debilitating marriages, I found myself alone and nearly penniless. That was when Emery asserted his identity.<br><br>Life became better with the shift from female to male, a third marriage, and a wife who, herself, transitioned from male to female.

Some Fine Day

Well, after I got out the catnip (I had three containers, all of which cost between $4 and $5 each), the ‘Calamity’ brand spewed open and covered the counter and floor, papers and mail, several dirty dishes…well, you get the idea.


And where is The Cat while I’m doing all this and cleaning it up? He’s exploring the closet which I left open after dragging out the vacuum cleaner!


So, half an hour later, and about $12 poorer, I have a cute little catnip toy for the cat—and I didn’t have to go out and buy one! So there!


No charge for the lesson. I wonder if he’ll play with it?


OK let’s check it out. Put in on the floor next to my sock. Ok, um, OK! Good decision, cat!!! OK, that’s settled, now I wonder how long it will take him to tear it up?”


Chapter 57