Friday Links

READING THIS WEEK...

My friend bitch Amanda Valentine had one of her designs stolen, which she writes about here, but read through to the end for some real talk on fast fashion.

I've loved Missy Elliot, aka Misdemeanor, since college and this article on her being the embodiment of weird femininity is great.

My obsession with Samantha Irby continues and it's only 80% because she likes my posts on Instagram sometimes.

If you are a man who accidentally ended up here, this is for you. Lindy West: Real Men Might Get Made Fun Of.

lulz...

EYES AND EARS...

You guys, I can't make myself watch anything current. Too many emotions! Instead, I'm living my best life on Hulu with Golden Girls and Beverly Hills 90210. I ain't sorry.

Are you forty-one years old and still paying off your student loan from EIGHTEEN YEARS ago? No, just me? This two-part podcast from Death Sex + Money about the shame around student loan debt is 1,000% worth the time investment. Shout-out to Mary Laura for the rec.

Stop whatever you're doing and listen to this podcast on Jay Z and Beyonce and the link between their albums, 4:44 and Lemonade. Make sure and listen to the end to get your mind blown by Jenna on the significance of the number four.

THRIFTING...

When I was in NYC a few months ago, these silky bomber jackets were in all the stores. I found one at Goodwill for 99 cents. 99 cents! Also, thanks to Louisa for the Vogue-worthy picture.

I ENDORSE...

A FB page where UPS drivers post pictures of dogs they meet on their routes.

Cherry brown butter bars.

Myself! I'm a Goodwill style blogger and I'm hosting Style With A Purpose on July 27!

Friday Links

READING THIS WEEK...

What The Latest NRA Ad Reveals About America

Celine Dion is having a moment, and I am here for it.

This whole article on Samira Wiley is great, but the last sentence about Margaret Atwood leaving a tongue emoji in an Instagram comment is hilarious.

One of the things I admire about millennials is their openness around mental health and therapy. I didn't go to therapy until I was 38 and it took awhile before I talked about it. Not this younger generation. They post selfies in their therapists' offices, and they're like, "#selfcareyall". I love it.

lulz...

EYES AND EARS...

I watched the movie 20th Century Women on Amazon and it was great! I'm still making my way through the recent season of OITNB. I just watched the Piscatella episode - OMG. Every time I watch something that gives me emotions, I have to watch a palette cleanser like The Golden Girls or The Great British Baking Show, thus my slow progress on watching anything current.

A lot of the podcasts I listen to didn't upload new episodes this week. I assume because of the 4th of July. I listened to some filler, but nothing worth noting.

THRIFTING...

This is obviously from my Instagram Story, but I keep getting requests for pictures of me wearing my thrift store finds out in the wild, so here you go. Both the robe and t-shirt are from Bellevue Goodwill.

I ENDORSE...

DJ Khaled in the NYT Fashion & Style section
Style with a Purpose
Ona Rex

Friday Links

READING THIS WEEK...

Too real:  My Name is Mitch McConnell and I Owe Thanatos 22 Million Human Souls.

To know me is to know my obsession with RuPaul's Drag Race. This W Magazine piece on Sasha Velour is everything.

I'm new to the gospel of Dr. Jen Gunter, but I am all in.

Eff you, dude!!! See also: Men Be Better.

lulz...

EYES AND EARS...

Twin Peaks is breaking my brain, you guys. I mean, in a good way, but still. David Lynch, what planet are you from?!

I love Jenji Kohan and she never does press, so I was excited when this popped up. I haven't had time watch GLOW yet, but it's on the docket.

Listen, I know. It's some bizarre white girl badge of honor to hate Lena Dunham, but I like her. And I'll tell you why. Because she apologizes, sincerely, every time she fucks up. And she fucks up a lot. Imagine if everyone at her level of fame owned up to their mistakes and then publicly self-corrected. No one apologizes anymore. No one thinks they're wrong. It's a slippery slope to not allow women public figures to be flawed. *steps off soapbox*

The intro to this episode where they're talking about Nicolas Cage is legit lol.

THRIFTING...

Shockingly, the exterior robe is the only part of this outfit not supposed to be there. And yes, I bought it.

I ENDORSE...

Sasha Velour's backup plan for "Stronger"
Cowgirls of Color
This sassy pineapple by my bitch, Betty Turbo

Friday Links

READING THIS WEEK...

This week's must-read, and this month's Harper's cover story: Zadie Smith on Who Owns Black Pain.

Vulture did a deep-dive on Danielle Brooks, who plays Tastee Jefferson in OITNB. There's spoilers, but this is a great article, and the pictures are fire emoji, fire emoji, fire emoji.

They say to write the book that's in you. Well, the book that's in me is how RuPaul's Drag Race got me through 2016. Turns out, I'm not alone.

I've never watched The Bachelorette, but I watched VH1's I Love New York, and this article on Tiffany "New York" Pollard is so good.

My shero, Ann Patchett.

lulz...

EYES AND EARS...

The only TV I care about this week is RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 finale tonight. I'm debating going to Tribe to watch it with friends. TBD.

These my podcasts:

I'm reading Hunger and have a ticket to see her speak in a few weeks, so I'm riding hard for Roxane Gay right now. She's doing a lot of press, but this Fresh Air interview is more poignant than other interviews I've heard.

If you care about the healthcare fight in Congress right now, this is a good episode to listen to. This podcasts is too long (and too frequent) in my opinion (I can't give you two hours twice a week), so feel free to skip ahead to the healthcare/Sen. Schumer part.

I can't wait to start watching GLOW on Netflix. I actually think it releases today. Anyway, GLOW stars Marc Maron, Alison Brie and Betty Gilpin - thus this podcast.

THRIFTING...

I bought this tiger print for $8, which is actually the most I've paid for a piece of thrift store art. I haven't hung it yet, but I do have it propped up in my office against some bookshelves and it looks good. I may leave it there.

I ENDORSE...

Handpainted boob mountains by my bitch, Caryn.
Flamingo koozies.
Fancy wrapping paper (in East Nashville).

Friday Links

READING THIS WEEK...

Lindy West went to the inaugural Goop "health and wellness expo" and lived to tell about it. This one's a must read.

Apparently podcasters will soon be able to get metrics on their listeners. This article is interesting, albeit dry, except for the part where it compares podcasts to blogs:

A parallel is being drawn between blogs — often described as once being a weird, free wonderland of creativity and expression — after they began experiencing these types of developments, and what may happen to podcasts and the relatively low-stakes ecosystem they have thus far enjoyed. Such worries include, among others, content and programming being cynically driven by metrics, the introduction of Big Business that would wipe out the freedom and experimentation afforded by the space, and the death of the medium’s independent spirit.

Bill Cosby Is Not Cliff Huxtable by Ashley C. Ford

Jennifer Justus continues to write pieces that I swear she writes specifically and only for me. Women in your forties without children, I present to you, The Groaning Cake. I legit cried while reading this, so grab some Kleenex.

lulz...

EYES AND EARS...

I started the latest season of OITNB. OMG, the end of the second episode? Forget about it! So good. I keep forgetting to talk about it, but I'm also watching Veep and laughing my butt off. I'm surprised at how many people don't know to watch this show. Also (!) Insecure comes back on July 23!

Meh on podcasts this week. Here's what I've got.

THRIFTING...

I bought this at Goodwill for 99 cents. It's a size 16, but aren't sizes just a suggestion anyway? I'm wearing it, and while I'm wearing it, I'm laughing at the Zara version of this jacket that costs a lot more than 99 cents (it costs $70).

I ENDORSE...

Living your best life in plus-size swimsuits.
"The Floor Is" memes.
Boomerangs as a privilege, not a right.

Friday Links

READING THIS WEEK...

Roxane Gay on her new book Hunger and how it's the 'book of no fucks given'. P.S. Roxane will be in Nashville on July 13.

Um, did you know Shirley Manson is 50?! Garbage was the soundtrack to my college years. Shirley's take on the dying breed of female rockstars is *tear emoji, but this quote makes up for it, "Rihanna is the closest thing we have in the pop world to a rockstar”.

McSweeney's comparing Comey's opening statements to lines from The Remains of the Day. Good luck figuring out which quote is which.

A friend recently told me that she uses Longreads as a reward during the work day. Every time she needs it, she rewards herself with three more paragraphs. So reward yourself today with this piece from Jami Attenberg.

lulz...

EYES AND EARS...

I'm watching Season 3 of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. At first, I thought, is this still funny? But then it immediately got funny. The Lemonade episode broke me and I was hooked. Goddess bless Tituss Burgess. The Linda in HR episode? I died.

I listen to a million podcasts a week, but these four stand out. I love 2 Dope Queens, and the Ronald Funches set at the end of this episode is #fire. "Murder Cake," lol.

THRIFTING...

I bought this robe at Goodwill's 50% off sale. It was originally $4.50 and I got it for $2.25. I know this is a stretch, but I'm going to wear it as a coat. I started following Clare Press on Instagram and I love her style, so when I saw her coat, and then I saw this robe.... Magic! Stay tuned. If we're still a planet come fall, I'll let you know if my robe-coat works.

I ENDORSE...

Babadook as a gay icon.
Oprah and Gayle.
Armadillos.

Friday Links

READING THIS WEEK...

Night Court was the black sheep of NBC's sitcom dynasty - A.V. Club

Alexa Chung's clothing line launched and it's really good - The Cut

Why you're constantly seeing ads for stuff you just bought online - Racked

Rebecca Solnit:  The Loneliness of Donal Trump - Literary Hub

Rebecca Traister:  Hillary Clinton's Surreal Post-Election Life - New York Magazine

lulz...

EYES AND EARS...

I've been watching Golden Girls on Hulu and find myself astounded at so many things: a) Dorothy's pajamas, but mostly, b) their ability to maintain boundaries, express anger and remain friends. Who are these superheroes?! I'm also watching, for the first time (I know, I'm late), The Great British Baking Show. Every day I don't make a cake is a personal victory.

There are two Netflix stand-up specials worth watching:  Maria Bamford: Old Baby, and Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King.

So many podcasts, so little time. In random order, here are some podcasts I remember wanting everyone I know to listen to:

Still Processing: We Will Always Love You, Whitney Houston
RuPaul What's The Tee: Episode 76: Katya
Never Before with Janet Mock: Episode 1: Tina Knowles-Lawson
WTF with Marc Maron: Chris Cornell from June 2014
WTF with Marc Maron: Episode 809 - Maria Bamford

THRIFTING...

Robes are the new caftans and I'm obsessed. I own 300 (approx.) and I keep buying them. This is my current fave, scored at Goodwill at their 50% off sale. I paid $2.24 for it. I also bought that yellow t-shirt. It says, "Cruisin' With The Rattlers" and then there's a picture of a cruise ship and a rattlesnake, #duh.

I ENDORSE...

The Beach Gonna Get Whatever Body I Give It
We Are Never Meeting in Real Life
This print by Frances Cannon

Friday Links

READING THIS WEEK..

It should surprise none of you that I had a therapy appointment recently about this exact same topic. There's probably a blog post coming.

If like me, you've been aggravated by the praise lavished on the producers of La La Land for their 'heroic' handling of the Oscars screwup, this will help.

The framing of this is irritating, but I appreciate GQ's attempt to rally male support for Planned Parenthood.

You can have my undying love for Oprah when you pry it from my COLD, DEAD HANDS.

I've been waiting on this movie to come out since the trailer was released a million years ago. Hopefully I'll have time to see it this weekend.

WATCHING AND LISTENING...

On a random weekday in late February, RuPaul's Drag Race disappeared from Hulu. I thought it was a glitch in my Roku, turns out it's because the show is moving to VH1. Ugh. Can I stream VH1?

I cannot stop thinking about Sunday's "American Bitch" episode of Girls, so imagine my glee at reading this New Yorker piece by Emily Nussbaum, *prayer hands emoji.

Do you guys know Katie Couric has a podcast? It's pretty good. In general, I'm loving Pod Save America and Put Your Hands Together. I've been listening to PYHT while I walk the greenway. The people behind me probably think I'm nuts because I'm walking alone, laughing and snorting. The February 16 episode with Maggie Maye - fire. Legit lulz. She's one of my favorite comedians.

I ENDORSE...

Seances. Yes, seances.

Drunk girls in bar bathrooms.

The men of Moonlight.

lulz...

WHAT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR...

Trans Teens on What 'Bathroom Anxiety' Really Feels Like
Caitlin Moscatello, The Cut

Four Transgender Murders in a Week "Alarming Trend"
Bill Morlin, Southern Poverty Law Center

INSPIRATION...

via Twenty Four Hour Woman

EVENTS...

Katya at Play Nashville
Fri, March 3, 9pm
Play, 1519 Church St

Music City Burlesque presents "Little Show of Horrors"
Fri, March 3, 9pm
The Crying Wolf

Nashville's First Saturday Art Crawl
Sat, March 4, 4pm
5th Avenue of the Arts (Downtown Nashville)

Feminist Trivia Night + Tarot Readings
Sat, March 4, 4:30pm
The Lipstick Lounge

Wedgwood/Houston Art Crawl
Sat, March 4, 6pm

Nashville - Hagan Street

Don't Lose Touch: 10 Years of Nashville DIY Photography
Sat, March 4, 6pm
Fort Houston

Merrilee Challiss Opening Reception
Sat, March 4, 6pm
Julia Martin Gallery

Body by Cheese, Whiskey by Corsair
Sat, March 4, 9pm
Corsair Whiskey Distillery

We Are Watching Rally at the Capitol - #MoralMondays
Mon, March 6, 3:30pm
Tennessee State Capitol

Local Options to Stop Deportations - Nashville Community Forum
Mon, March 6, 6:30pm
Vine Street Christian Church, 4101 Harding Pk

Conversation on Anti-Racist Feminism
Tues, March 7, 7pm
1327 5th Ave N

Planned Parenthood Takes the Hill
Wednesday, March 8, 9:30am
Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St

SE-YA Book Festival (free)
Sat, March 11, 9am
MTSU, Student Union Bldg

Friday Links

READING THIS WEEK...

If you only read one thing, read this. Shero, Jennifer Justus highlights six refugees living and working in Nashville. Jennifer tells stories in a way that makes you feel like you know, and want to meet, the person she's writing about.

This is a long read, but it's a must read for Roxane Gay fans.

Still trying to figure out how/what to do in this political climate? Here's a handy guide.

Tennessee town halls in The New York Times.

Basically, I am Eileen Fisher. Purpose chair? Yes. Elastic waist jeans? Yasssss.

WATCHING AND LISTENING...

I watched Season 5 of Veep this week - the entire season. I love that show so much. And I finished Season 5 of Girls, so I'm going to start Season 6 this weekend. I don't care what anyone says, I think this show is genius.

My podcast game was fire this week. I recommend two different episodes of Sooo Many White Guys: #15 Phoebe and Issa Rae Super Black It Up, and #16 Phoebe and Alaska Are Casual yet Impressive. And the Pod Save America episode “Card-carrying badass" with Katie Couric - yes.

I ENDORSE...

Downloadable #resistance postcards.

Cammy's Lil Sweeties.

Baby goat farm tours.

Breakup photo shoots.

lulz...

WHAT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR...

Janet Mock: Young People Get Trans Rights. It’s Adults Who Don’t.
The New York Times

Oklahoma Lawmaker Calls Women 'Hosts' While Defending His Abortion Bill
Brittney McNamara, Teen Vogue

INSPIRATION...

Via Natalie Soud

EVENTS...

NFC Disability Justice Caucus meeting with Alison Kafer
Sat, Feb 25, 10am
123 Buttrick Hall, Vanderbilt University

Lovers Vs Fighters
Sat, Feb 25, 9pm
Delinquent Debutantes, 3723 Charlotte Ave

We Are Watching Rally at the Capitol - #MoralMondays
Mon, Feb 27, 3pm
Tennessee State Capitol

TEP Williamson County Meeting
Mon, Feb 27, 6pm
Frothy Monkey, 125 5th Ave S, Franklin

TEP Wear RED Against SB127
Tues, Feb 28, 10:30am
Legislative Plaza, Nashville

SURJ Faith February Meeting
Tues, Feb 28, 6:30pm
The Temple, 5015 Harding Pk

Love Is Love Nashville Pride Mixer
Wed, March 1, 6pm
Sinema, 2600 Franklin Pk

SURJ Cross Class Solidarity and Anti-Racist Organizing
Thurs, March 2, 7pm (8pm EST)
National Conference Call

Friday Links

READING THIS WEEK...

What Beyonce Won Was Bigger Than a Grammy

NYFW's biggest trend is protesting

Lisbeth Salander is coming back

Um, Nicole Kidman almost married Lenny Kravitz

WATCHING AND LISTENING...

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - Season 3

Well, this is terrifying. Fresh Air: How Retailers Are Watching Us.

I ENDORSE...

What The Fuck Just Happened Today

A Day Without A Woman

Snacks Snuggles & Naps

lulz...

WHAT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR...

When Good Christian Girls Need Planned Parenthood
Sara Novic, The Cut

Donald Trump Just Made His First Action Against LGBTQ People
De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue

INSPIRATION...

EVENTS...

New Works by Duy Huynh - Opening Reception
Sat, Feb 18, 6pm
Art and Invention Gallery, 1106 Woodland St

The 4th Annual Heartbreak Happy Hour
Sun, Feb 19, 6:30pm
Jackalope Brewing Company, 701 8th Ave S

TN Equality Project Nashville Committee: Planning for Action
Mon, Feb 20, 6pm
OutCentral, 1709 Church St

Justice4Jocquest pt. 2
Tues, Feb 21, 5:30pm
Legislative Plaza

Tell Senator Corker: No Ban. No Wall. No Raids. #WeAreAllAmerica
Wed, Feb 22, 9am-5pm
Sen. Corker's Nashville office, West End Ave

Free Extrasensory Art-Making Workshops
Wed, Feb 22 - March 3
Frist Center for the Visual Arts

We Are Watching - No to SB127
Thurs, Feb 23, 8-10am
TN State Capitol

TN House Democratic Caucus #WeAreWatching Meeting
Thurs, Feb 23, 12-2pm
Legislative Plaza, Room 33
(recurring weekly, also on FB Live)

Conexion Next Inaugural Mixer
Thurs, Feb 23, 5:30pm
Conexion Americas