I take 2 Benedryl at bedtime because my sinuses are trash, but tonight I took them after dinner because I was feeling itchy. Then I was sitting at the computer working, and wondering why I was about to pass out. I R00fied myself.

Seriously, fuck the Southern Baptists. I mean, *don’t* - because they should never experience joy - but these regressive assholes are just the worst. Too woke! Ban on women ministers! Conservative white men need to meet the lions.

Went with @nedraggett.bsky.social to hear Barry Walters speak about his excellent new book Mighty Real, covering queerness in popular music 1969-2000. It was great! Of course, I had to put on some Sylvester when I got home. 🪩🕺🏻 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/611489...

Scissor Sisters “I Don’t Feel Like Dancing” playing in the Apple Store.

I watched the entire Rush show from the Forum last night. I bawled a couple of times. I’m in love with Anika, she did a phenomenal job. ❤️

I think I’ve been using that cassette photo across all social media since before the pandemic. It cuts off Kate Bush on the left and XTC on the right.

We’re watching the Brenda Dixon/Deven Green “welcome to my home” videos.

My college radio playlist just segued from Ultra Vivid Scene’s “Staring At The Sun” to Big Audio Dynamite’s “C’mon Every Beatbox” to Roxy Music’s “Virginia Plain” to Nine Inch Nails’ “Down In It.” I love it. ❤️

I quite enjoyed this short documentary. 🥰 youtu.be/c5Vf9WpaP9I?...

In 1990 my friend Clem would always sing the quiet background vocals in Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game” as “sugar sugar honey shake your butt.” To this day I can’t hear it any other way.

I don’t want the laundry app for my building to send me marketing emails how did we get here?

I was accepted into MediCal, so I have insurance now. That’s one problem solved. Also had a successful 2nd interview with an Apple-adjacent company, and am being scheduled for a 3rd. It’s been a productive day.

I’ve spent the morning unraveling the mysteries of MediCal. The good news is I likely qualify. The bad news is it will take several days, and I’m having an eye issue that needs to be looked at soon. 🫤

Tina Peters will reoffend. May her return to prison be swift and longer. @colorado.gov is an idiot.

The start of Pride month feels right for sharing this new piece - one of the most personal I’ve done.

“Oh, Gator. I’d be so happy if you was nelly.”

Boosting Rubby’s signal for those in a position to help LGBTQ youth. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

On a big Danielle Dax binge right now.

The one about Grant is quite moving. He was a great man who did this country a tremendous service, only to have his reputation smeared by southern historian as being on the wrong side of the “lost cause.” I am so very tired of racist, fear-mongering shitheels.

Let’s say in a snap Drumpf and all his deplorables are removed from Washington government. Would you rather see all the construction damage he’s done be restored, or the majority of it destroyed and something new built?

Hey nerds! Rob Sheridan designed a t-shirt of cassettes with blank labels so you can write in your own titles with a Sharpie. It’s $13 plus shipping.

My ballot is filled out, sealed, and ready to walk over to my voting location on Tuesday. 🫡 🇺🇸

“Lucretia My Reflection” playing in Petco. 😳

Happy Boards Of Canada day to all who celebrate! pitchfork.com/reviews/albu...

Added: Lincoln, Grant, and Jefferson. Watching Grant now.

I really enjoyed Mando and Grogu. Not every story has to be high stakes.

Whoever keeps dropping these 3-part docs about great American presidents on Netflix, thank you! Historical biography is my jam.

Of course, for some of us Bob Hoskins *was* a beautiful person, but I very much agree with this sentiment!

I’m truly overwhelmed by your kindness and generosity. I’ve been an emotional mess since last night, and you’re giving me the strength to double my efforts. I’m confident I will find work, and now I can focus without so much worry. I will absolutely pay it forward when I’m able. 💔 ➡️ ❤️‍🩹 🙏🏻

Please consider helping if you’re able. I would truly appreciate it. Thank you. gofund.me/ea50d92df

Saw someone make mention of the New Order “Recycle” project on the Super Deluxe Edition website this morning. 17 years later, people still fondly remember the work @ohchristwhatnow.bsky.social and myself (along with our friends Drew and Sam) put into that labor of love.

I love the Netflix series about Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt, but I despair for how far we’ve fallen from their Presidencies buoyed by optimism, progress, and genuine, empathetic leadership.

It’s really weird to share something so personal only to have it liked and reskeeted by 300 bots. I don’t understand their purpose.

Arab Strap out here killing it in 2026. youtu.be/1VeBhMvzdKA?...

“Blue Monday 88” playing in the burger place at lunchtime.

Went through conversion therapy only to leave the church and come out.

10 artists I’ve seen live: Dolly Parton Cabaret Voltaire Osmonds (brothers, Donny, Marie, Jimmy) Robbie Williams club gig (500 people) Scissor Sisters x10 New Order (duh!) x8 Daft Punk pyramid x2 Karen Finley Hole & Marilyn Manson co-headline tour Psychic TV

Dave White with the correct take. When I’m feeling nostalgic I’ll put on the remix of “What Kind Of Fool (Heard All That Before)” and dance around, not “Monkey Gone To Heaven.”

The actor playing Theodore Roosevelt in the Netflix docuseries is a snacc.

Hadn’t planned on listening to The Wall from start to finish before 8:30 am, so I guess that’s set the tone for today.

There are a lot of very sick, twisted boys in this country whose brains are being further warped by voices that have no business being on the airwaves/internet.

Every time Waterboys’ “The Whole Of The Moon” comes on, it takes my breath away.

The Cabaret Voltaire gig was outstanding.

Don’t talk about Jesus on LinkedIn. Just don’t.

I need to learn how to slow down: walk slower, answer slower, take smaller bites, become more relaxed and reasoned in my everyday activities. Weed certainly helped, but I’m off it for a while.

I looked for the origin of this quote, but can’t stop thinking about “the poorly educated would rather think of education as a scam they avoided than a goal they didn’t achieve,” with the text over a grid of angry young MAGA men (you know the type).

One of the cool things about building out my own “radio station” (a playlist on shuffle that includes station IDs and show promos) is avoiding singles and pulling lesser-known songs I can’t name in one note. Something will come on that I can’t identify, so I stop and listen. I surprise myself.

It’s so rare that I instantly connect with something that’s “now.” 🤘🏻

Well I suppose making a cheese omelette with peppers before bed was a choice. 😅

I’ve been rewatching The Big Gay Sketch Show. 16 years later, some of the jokes are in poor taste, but it mostly holds up, and there are some great characters. It’s where Kate McKinnon got her start. youtu.be/sNuL1SGtMD4?...