I Want To Write Something Funny But I'm Too Sad is a moving collection of tough stories of women making hard choices. Meeting sexism and homophobia, they do not always win, but they always fight for justice. The growing lesbian feminist politics of the day are a strong force, as well as a love of women. Woven throughout is a powerful love of music transforming the characters and their lives.The triumphant stories are full of delight in fun, food, sex, art, and nature while the women live in community or coupledom.

Political consequences experienced by many as gender oppression are...