Foolish Child #75: The Instructions Are Right There, People
Trying to erase the past doesn’t HELP Black folks.
Geekery
Queer Flagging 101: How to Signal the Sex You Want Using the Hanky Code
While we’re figuring out how to communicate six feet apart after months of cruising Lex, I figured it’d be a good time to share my zine Yes I’m Flagging: Queer Flagging 101.
Baopu #74: Radical Reconsiderations
As a queer Asian woman, I’m asking questions and finding my place in activism beyond self-love.
Foolish Child #74: Karens Don’t Get It
“Karen” is a whole conversation about: white fragility, white privilege, white women weaponizing their tears against Black people when we don’t comply.
Reine #9: Take Care of Each Other
From a distance, or side by side in the streets, we take care of each other.
Foolish Child #73: All Houses Matter
You’re not worth my energy nor the years being shaved off my life from the stress of having to defend My Humanity.
Things Are Hard! Here’s Some Queer Coloring Pages!
Times are rough, all around. Instead of my regular Grease Bats, I’m sharing some coloring pages that were rejected last month after an editor was “slightly offended” by the images. Enjoy homos!
Baopu #73: All The Silver Linings
I’ve become so sophisticated from maxing out on the benefits of staying home, there’s juuust one side effect.
Foolish Child #72: State Your Emergency
“Ma’am, I can assure you that refusing to wear a mask to protect your community… is not the ‘new’ N-word.”
Reine #8: Observation Walk
Spring is my fave season, and Portland does it so well. (Play along with Reine, bingo card included.)
The Lakeview Crew #4: Taurus Surprise!
Maya and Max prepare a social distance surprise that will make you cry, in the good way.
Animal Crossing FOMO? Here’s How to Start Playing Video Games!
If, like me, you’re planning to keep social distancing for the foreseeable future, maybe you should pick up video gaming for socialization and for fun!
Foolish Child #71: “We’re in this Together!”
Coronavirus commercials are getting more and more aggressive.
Grease Bats: Tight Spaces
“Thank you for coming to this emergency roommate meeting… I don’t want to be rude but DAMN YOU BOTH.”
Baopu #72: Working From Home
What happens when you try to be productive even though you can’t.
Foolish Child #70: Karen
You… don’t know what the word “slur” actually means… do you?
Reine #7: What Your Quarantine Cut Says About You
It’s been about a month and now your hair has grown. With all the barber shops and salons closed, and with nowhere in public to go, we’re busting out new looks. Here’s what your new choice says about you.
The Lakeview Crew #3: Full Moon
Celeste reconnects with the energy of the universe during quarantine.
Foolish Child #69: TikTok
It’s a miracle that I figured out how to use Zoom.
Grease Bats: Digital Hangouts
“Turn your mic on!”
Baopu #71: Unwinding
Baopu shares a little reminder to relax during a stressful time.