Hey hi hello there! I am having one of those weeks where all I want to do is read poetry by a cozy fire, but tragically, I have a day job and no fireplace! What cozy things are you up to today? Maybe a puzzle?
This week, Dani Janae explored the horniest songs ever written, which just might be relevant to your interests!
Heather’s got a gift guide for the spoonies in your life.
The Portland and Chicago REI meet-ups looked like SUCH a blast!
A GBBO vibe, but with Dan Levy instead of (shudders) Paul Hollywood? Sign me up! It’s The Big Brunch!
shea’s got some notes on queer online spaces in the face of uncertainty around Twitter’s future.
Lily knows what you should get your grad school friends for the holiday!
Nico talked to Carmen about growing up in a theater house, learning to use her voice, and SO much more. There’s never been a better reason to sign up for A+!
Need a steamy read? Casey’s got eight romance novels featuring trans women, written by trans authors!
Finally, KKU remained extremely on brand this week as she dove into the wild world of queers who watch The L Word: Generation Q with their exes. You all are either stronger or more chaotic than me (or both), I’ve gotta say.
And then there were your comments!
On Holigay Gift Guide: Sick Gifts for the Spoonies in Your Life:
The Spoonie Seal Award to Caitlin:
On Quiz: Tell Me About the Drama in Your Life, and I’ll Tell You What Bravo Show To Watch:
The Family Karma Award to :):
On Ranking “Wizard of Oz” Characters by Gay Energy:
The Dum-duh-dum-duh-dum-dum-DUM! (Can you hear it?) Award to M. and Min:
On “Her Ultimate Pleasure” Turned Me Into a Bratty Bottom:
The Her Dark Materials Award to hihello:
On Mini Crossword Will Give You All the Credit:
The Serendipity Award to ICouldIfIWantedTo:
On Ways To Truly Support and Celebrate Queer Parents During the Entire Holiday Season:
The Kids Are People Too Award to Iarran Mé:
And on Holigay Gift Guide: Queer Cookbooks for Every Home Chef on Your Shopping List:
The Great Power, Great Responsibility Award to Stacey:
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Reading poetry by the fire sounds very cozy and classy. I just want to be reading queer romances, preferably in front of a fire (that I don’t have) or at least snuggled under a weighted blanket.
Alas, I am working today, but at least I’m able to be cozy while WFH. It is not. very. warm. in my home office rn so I am wearing cozy socks (made from bison wool?), a cowl neck cardigan and also a red scarf because the back of my neck is weirdly cold. Also drinking green tea and admiring the fairy lights in the next room.
cleo, is it still classy if it’s very thirsty poetry? like i really only read poetry when i’m in the mood where i wanna tear into the core of the world with my teeth and rip out the pomegranate seeds in mouthfuls lol
This made me laugh out loud! Clearly I’m not reading the right kind of poetry
haha idk if you ever look at the poetryisnotaluxury instagram account, but it’s one of my main pleasures of instagram!
i long for a fireplace! I said to a friend earlier this week “i know tenements were bad, but i miss when apartments had fireplaces or wood-burning stoves” which. not my finest moment
in lieu of a fireplace i’ve declared a cozy butch weekend and have hot chocolate, fuzzy pjs, warm socks, blankets, and movies ready to go! sharktopus the cat is also having a cozy butch weekend, she’s curled up like a croissant in her plaid bowtie and it is SO cute
COZY BUTCH WEEKEND love this for you caitlin
Very inspiring