Nine Seasons in TiBette
Well, well, well, well. Here we are again. Will they. Won’t they. Will we. Won’t we. I honestly don’t have a metaphorical dog in this hunt anymore. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m a long-term endgamer....
View ArticleA Real Tár & Lesbianing
Cate Blanchett as a tuxedo-wearing lesbian EGOT conductor going through a possibly career-defining mental breakdown? Yes, please — GIVE IT TO THE GAYS, YES. I really don’t know what to say other than,...
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My Weekend Crush
Please, everyone, light a joyful candle for Kacy (our favorite fictional federal law enforcement duo of Lucy Tara and Kate Whistler). With the slew of queer shows that have been canceled recently (also...
View ArticleMusic Monday: B.P.E. is a B.F.D.
I’m going to need to require everyone who comes here watches “Girls5Eva” on Peacock kind of immediately. The truly hilarious and zanily joyful satire of a 90s girl group attempting a comeback is as...
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Tank Top Tuesday: Top Hawke
Look, I’m not necessarily proud of this. But Maya Hawke is, indeed very legal at age 24. She is, of course, wayyy to young for An Old like me. But I can also, respectfully, appreciate the genius of...
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Movie Review: Do Revenge
Few films have flaunted their pop culture bona fides as well as “Do Revenge.” From its intentionally ironic grammatically incorrect title to its perfectly curated 90s-to-today soundtrack, it’s the...
View ArticleHistory Is Good As Hell
NOBODY HAS EVER HEARD THIS FAMOUS CRYSTAL FLUTE BEFORENOW YOU HAVEIM THE FIRST & ONLY PERSON TO EVER PLAY THIS PRESIDENTIAL 200-YEAR-OLD CRYSTAL FLUTE— THANK YOU @librarycongress❤️...
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My Weekend Crush
Even though she’s not queer/married to a perfectly nice fella, I’ve always believed Melanie Lynskey belonged to us gays. From the first time she smashed her way into our collective conscience as the...
View ArticleMusic Monday: Annie Spells
Sometimes I forget how great a belter Annie Lennox is. And, amazingly, she’s also a crooner. And, of course, she can flat-out rock. So a belter, a crooner and a rocker all in one very attractive...
View ArticleJust Life
Well, I don’t know how else to put this, but my life unexpectedly imploded over the weekend. And I am going to need a little time off from daily posting to gather up the pieces of what is left. I would...
View ArticleA River
Hi. I’m back. Though maybe just for a little bit. Last week should have been my fourth wedding anniversary. But, alas, it wasn’t. Because my wife and I are in the process of separating. She has...
View ArticleMy Weekend Thanks
Goodness, kittens, you do know how to make a recently dumped gal feel less alone, less lonely. Thanks for all your kindness and care, it honestly means so much. Today is three weeks from Implosion Day,...
View ArticleMusic Monday: River Redux
Did I mention she’s taking the dog, too? Because, uh, she is. I’m keeping the cats though, dammit. Well, maybe a little Brandi can make it better – or at least not worse. No tricks, just a treat today....
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Sweet Surrender
OK, kittens. Here goes. Honestly, I hate doing this. I truly hate it. But people, some of you included, have been telling me to reach out for help when I need it. And, accordingly, I’ve been trying to...
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Second Somewhere
Would you look at that? Three days of posts in a row? It’s like I’ve been doing this forever and miss it (and, of course, the kittens). Anyway, easing myself back into the old blog saddle this week,...
View ArticleSo Sue Me
Four, four days in a row! *cackles at the thundering sky like The Count* Hey, want some more good queer news? If you’re a queer lady who likes baking, comedy, world travel and other queer ladies, I...
View ArticleMy Weekend Crush
So, would you believe that I haven’t even watched the trailer for the new season of “The L Word: Generation Q” until just now? Granted, it dropped less than a week after my wife told me she was leaving...
View ArticleMusic Monday: Sinead Edition
Should I just make my Music Mondays a series of the best breakup songs and really wallow in this thing or what? Anyway. So as part of my preemptive cost cutting because of My Little Life Implosion, I...
View ArticleWhat a Westworld
Well, darn. Actually, truly, darn. Yes, for most of its run “Westworld” was an extravagant series of set pieces begging for a cohesive storyline. But I actually thought the series finally hit on a...
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C/Kate the Greats
Well, would you look at that — going on a full week of daily postings. My personal heartbreak notwithstanding, I certainly have missed writing here every day. So it feels good getting back into the...
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