“I will lick that shit out of any allegedly “empty” sauce container of aioli regardless of its size in comparison to my tongue and how many people watch in horror or confusion when I refuse to let its gelatinous goodness remain clinging to the sides of its serving dish where it would otherwise remain unused, unwanted and unappreciated.”
When faith, spirituality, and cultural practice feel complicated and contradictory, it can help to have a physical object to hold onto and reflect upon. These items can root us to our histories of faith — or they may simply be a symbol of old memories.
This year at A-Camp, we’re tasting whiskeys that are or have been historically piloted by women. No boys’ club spirits this year!
This month is all about love as a learning process. We begin the month with Sun and Venus (our sense of self, and how we attract love) in Gemini–sign of curiosity, humor, and investigation.
A personal take on showing up, hiking through it, and knots and how to tie them.
Can you capture some of the magic of A-Camp’s Diarist Hike where you live? Based on my experiences, I’d say yes.
Lab Girl by Hope Jahren is one of the most exquisite pieces of science writing I’ve ever read. As a researcher and professor of geobiology for the past 20 years, Jahren has earned accolades for her work. Here, she shares her passion.
Just because you aren’t on the Mountain right now doesn’t mean you can’t be a part of your very own music and magic making group of friends. I promise you won’t regret it.
Celesbian dogs we’ve known.
Ah, that beautiful transition in your monthly cycle where increasingly the things you cry at shift from understandable to irrational.
This week at A-Camp, we’ll be using all these cans to make simple repoussé earrings. If you’ve got a can waiting to be recycled, bust out your scissors and join us. And if not, I bet there’s something cold in your fridge just begging for you to drink it.
How do real-life communities based off of online ones maintain safe and inclusive spaces? Let’s talk about it!
Poetry slams and open mics for queer poets of all stripes to try out.
Knowing that these A-Camp All-Stars live parts of their lives off the mountain and reading comics, I decided to ask some of them what their very favorite comics are.
Often, when I’m having sex, a very specific thought runs through my head on a loop: “don’t touch me.” What gives? If I get so much out of being close to other people, shouldn’t sex be the ultimate way to prove it?
Who’s up.
Soda tastings are great if you’re underage, you and/or your friends don’t drink alcohol, or you just want to mix it up. Also, soda’s way cheaper than wine. Wine tastings are so 2000 and late.
Links upon links upon more links! Three women stop a rape, Ellen wants to be the Vice President, U.S. women’s soccer team is ready to strike, Mars and Earth are getting cozy, $300 vagina massages, lesbian adoption, Colonial intersex history, Harry Potter Constitution lessons, Peaches and more, more, more!
Getting back in touch with old friends despite awkwardness, what to do if you’re being underpaid, freshening up your mattress, organizing your tea and more!
14 recipes for leftover crawfish boil tails hanging out in your freezer.