It really upsets me when I see you cry, Calpernia. I don’t like it when you’re sad or in pain. Plus, I can totally understand why you started crying at that dinner, because I’m also allergic to conflict.

I can also understand why the guys started fighting with each other over you, because you are a VERY SPECIAL person and you are definitely worth fighting over! But, I worry that the guys may have been caught up in their competition with each other.

Before TLS premiered, I worried that the suitors might be more motivated to win just for the sake of winning, and that they may not care as much about actually being with you after the show ended.

Oh, and I want to mention one more thing: Be Proud Of Your Height, Calpernia! Many supermodels are as tall as you (or taller), and I can think of many more reasons why it’s very cool to be tall!

(I said it before, and I will say it again… I think you’re absolutely perfect in every way!!!)

Thank you, Michael. You’re always such an angel! That was a hard night, but it all worked out and there’s more fun to come on the show.

I adore your height, but (as a 5’4″ man) I sympathize.

I was really surprised that Mark didn’t hug or anything at the elimination. I don’t remember him trying to make much contact during your one-on-one either. I’m glad to hear from you and Shawn (and even Jim!) that there were other sides to him off-camera.

I know that the weirdness of the filming timeline is part of the reality show mystique, but I really wish I’d had a sense of how much time was passing between challenges.

Hey Calperna, thanks for the comment on my blog I was totally surprised, and excited!

Since you expressed interest in putting spies on the TLS blog roundup, I burnt the midnight oil last night to fiddle with the web server to (hopefully!) be able to handle traffic and do Episode 6 (I needed that extra push, thanks!) which can be found here http://spiesforthepatriarchy.org/index/transamerican-love-story-episode-6-recap . Lemmie warn your visitors though, we have an unusual sense of humor over there (as if the URL alone isn’t a giveaway) as “the spies” generally speaking deal with gender dysphoria by having a sense of humor about it. I hope they understand that we love you, your show, and the work you do and as such we are candid and with our impressions of every detail.

I can’t wait to read your behind the scenes view of Episode 6; it seemed that all of your and Andrea’s sites were down last night which was a bummer. Hopefully that got fixed and wasn’t a huge annoyance to you! And speaking of Andrea, she is of course welcome to put the link up on her roundups as well, but I’m only posting it here for now because otherwise I’d feel like I’m shamelessly self-promoting despite the fact that I have no idea what I’d be promoting other than maybe crashing my web server!

Oh, if we’re linking to our episode 6 blog posts, mine is right here:

http://preview.tinyurl.com/27voa5

(calpernia, sorry about the tinyURL, but your spamblocker feels one of the words in my domain name is objectionable, so I can’t post the actual link)

Hi Calpernia. My (crossdressing) husband and I have been watching “TALS” since the beginning. We were very disappointed in the selection of men for you, except for a few. We cheered when you let certain people go, and were confused that you kept Mark on for so long. But considering the choices, you were correct.

We notice that in his “comforting” of you the night of the bar-b-que, Mike took quite a few barbs at the other men, without listening really to your concerns.

Then when the men met Chyna, who I thought was a dear, Mike took no opportunity to get to know her better, or talk about you. He made no effort, except to talk down again about Jim and Sean.

Sean did not bring his family, but Mike’s family do not seem receptive to your relationship. That makes for problems. It also seems that Mike is very immature.

We are truly rooting for Jim. He is honest, and very sincere. His parents are warm and welcoming. Also, when it comes down to living in the real world, I think Jim is more compatible in that he can relate to everything you go through. I never looked upon him as female, or even as an FtoM. He is He. There is such a thing as instant connection, and I think you both have the deep down connection. He made every effort to please you in every task you put to them. He thinks of you over himself, and in a true loving relationship, that is what really counts. Can one really fall in love in a few weeks? Yes, and though you did not seem to have the same deep feelings, which man will be there for you through everything? Which man fit in comfortably with everyone? Jim. He also was the only one who noticed the rainbow flag at the cowboy bar.

We wish you well, and hope that if you cannot find the one in this show, do not settle.

Sincerely,

Teri & Joyce

Calpernia: always a lady – down to three, OH MY! – and I have an opinion, shocking! – I totally disagree with Andrea, God love her – Mike has the most going for him, in MY opinion – his family is warm and loving, he’s demeanor had never changed from episode to episode – Jim, such a lovely guy! He could be the world’s best friend. – Shawn, no — his lifestyle and yours will clash too much, and his family will always be a point on contention. I’ve been there and it’s ugly. Even after my partner and I had a commitment ceremony, (we’ll hit 19 years in August YAY!) and adopted and raised two fine son, straight,(been QUITE the RIDE!), his Mother…. enough said. And with that, I send my best regards and YOU GO GIRL!!!

Eddie

HI again Calpernia – I always forget to tell you I am from the Nashville area originally, Belle Meade, schooled at Father Ryan’s, received my Masters from Vanderbilt – small world!!!!

EDDIE

O.K. I know the show’s probably over and you’ve already picked your winner, but seriously….

Jim may be a man on the outside, but he’s 100% lesbian on the inside. Seriously Calpernia, he’s had a u-haul on deposit since day one. Give him the spin off. Let him have next years show.

Mike is cute, maybe a little too cute. Last thing you need is him stealing all of the attention. I don’t know girl, he seems to have a competitive streak. I get the feeling if you don’t pick him you’re going to need to get a restraining order, just to be safe.

That leaves Shawn. Always go for the goofy cute ones. He’s sweet, funny, can back you up when you make your acoustic album. So what if his family doesn’t like it. You yourself say, ” Family is who you choose.” Did I mention how good you look together. A tall man is a good accessory to make those hands and feet look smaller. It’s not like you have to worry about how the kids will look, hey that could be season three, which kid should you adopt.

Do the right thing girl,

Love,
Don

Calpernia:

Mike is such a cutey, I hope you ended up with him. I saw the movie A Soldier’s Girl, and feel bad about what you went through. I hope you have true love now.

Alan