‘Afwan is a commonly used Arabic phrase meaning “you’re welcome.” Every month, I’ll tell you some of my fave stuff I saw, both IRL and online. I have a feeling you’ll be into it. ‘Afwan!
WHEW LORDY, IT CONTINUES TO BE ANOTHER MONTH! Only this time, it’s my birthday month — in fact, it’s today! Today is my birthday.
A few quick things I learned this year:
It’s better to talk about it than not talk about it.
It’s better to fight for stuff than let other people tell you to deal with it.
He was in the Amazon with my mom when she was researching spiders right before she died
Do the (writing) work because you love it.
Windshields can crack and the crack can get bigger and you get scared of the crack even though you have to fix it. Grrr.
Love freely, love hard, love always.
He was in the Amazon with my mom when she was researching spiders right before she died!!!
Most of all, if you are getting older, wear sunscreen and moisturize. Do as I say — and not just me, what Willem Dafoe says! “It’s the creams!”
Want to give me a gift? Tell people about this silly little newsletter, of course! Spread the word, share, like, comment, blah blah blah.
Now, onto some other stuff, in no particular order:
A man, a plan, a Pringles can…read the rest.
This “interview” / paps run-in with Madonna’s daughter in Spain.
I’m very ready to snerdle. 18th century dialect: to wrap up cosily beneath the covers and hold off the day for a little longer.
THIS!!!
Also, I hate to say it, but anyone taking money from the Koch brothers and spending it on Sephora and OnlyFans? We very reluctantly have zero choice but to applaud.
A good guide to the OpenAI drama I was having trouble following
HE WAS IN THE AMAZON WITH MY MOM WHEN SHE WAS RESEARCHING SPIDERS RIGHT BEFORE SHE DIED
And now, this month’s Cosmo the Cat is...
Exploring the Bookshelf Cosmo! Don’t worry, these are bolted in, and also, he did this for a grand total for 12 seconds.