Why are so many women called Lesbi-Anne?"

The first time I hear the term lesbian, I'm probably about five years old.  I ask, "I know a Leslie.  I know an Anne... but why are so many women called Lesbi-Anne? 

Why do they all have the same name?"

I still wonder that sometimes.  Lipstick lesbians.  Stone butches.  Soccer moms.  Authors. Dykes on bikes.  Herbie dykes.  CEOs.  Sports babes.  Computer babes. Rock stars.  Prime Ministers.  Presidents.  Okay, maybe the "Prime Ministers & Presidents" part still needs a little work.  I have a dream! 

Why DO we all have the same name? The one thing that unites us is a love of women.  To all my sister Lesbi-Annes, I'm proud to be Sharin' the name with you. 

; ) Love,
Sharon
xo

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