Beyond pointing out these differences, the essays also provide a comprehensive view of the many phases of lesbian life by covering diverse topics like body piercing, coming out and work. Short narratives --"To Mother or Not to Mother, " "Confessions of a Lesbian Vampire, " "About Being an Old Lesbian in Love, " and more -- complement and enrich the main essays, adding a unique personal tone to the collection. A mix of the serious and the irreverent, Dyke Life is an important contribution to gay and lesbian literature.