What's delighting you right now? Let's share some joy! lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/hope-and-h...

In our relationship, my wife is the Rememberer. I am the forgetful Mad Hatter asking “What was that thing I was supposed to do?” and “If I can’t remember it, could it really have been that important?” lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/the-rememb...

What do you eat when you're grieving? I go Full Sugar. lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/weve-gone-...

What kind of animal are you? (+ a quick announcement for paid subscribers) lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/evidence-o...

Wrong answers welcome! lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/three-ques...

What is that floating past the window? Is it a silky scarf dancing through the air? A breath of frosty mist? Wait! I recognize it now! That’s my caution. I threw it to the wind last weekend when I cast on a new knitting project. Read on to discover the result….

Click through to discover how Vanessa Lillie’s new book helped me realize that the indigenous folx in this country have a little something to teach us about how to survive the destruction of historic spaces. lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/artifacts-...

Do you like your writing craft books to be more picture than words? Maybe with fantastic essays from authors like George R.R. Martin and Nnedi Okorafor? Perchance a little spooky? Then check out the latest Book for Thriving Creatives - Wonderbook writersfunzone.com/blog/2025/10...

Did you know that people can make their own cat litter? All the details + my experience with SNAP. Any time I’ve been on SNAP, I’ve worked 40+ hours/week on my own biz + a part-time job + caregiving for my wife, so if you think people on SNAP are lazy, please reconsider or bite my ass. Your choice.

Looking for some fun reads to get in the mood for Halloween? Join me for magic and spooks! lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/mystical-r...

In which journalism claims its role in my life, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine almost destroys a perfectly good sack of mandarins. lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/putin-ruin...

Do you feel like chaos is swirling right now? Click through and join me for a quick guided relaxation that will help you find stability. labourgeois.substack.com/p/climb-down...

@bethbarany.bsky.social asked me to be on her podcast, How to Write the Future! Listen and let me know if I made an entire fool out of myself or not. Or even if I helped in some small way....

Enjoy this delectable morsel after you rejoice in your local No Kings march! After all, it’s the most delicious way to celebrate the color purple. lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/grape-jam-...

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Sourdough experiments turn me into a Nobel Prize-winning scientist in my lab. What better way to distract myself from the inevitable wait after hitting send on a pitch? Especially when the reward is a fresh warm slice of buttered bread! lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/the-whole-...

That Guilt Monster is a sneaky little bastard! Here’s a tip to defanging him in a way that works for YOU…. labourgeois.substack.com/p/defanging-...

I got a little spooky for this year’s Coming Out Day post. Enjoy! lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/emergence

Guess what?!? My new book, The Lesbian Housewyfe: Bigger, Broader, Delightfuller, is at Malaprops Bookstore & Cafe in Asheville, NC!!!!!! To all my Asheville area friends, please let your friends know that they can purchase my new book there (in person OR online). Yay for independent bookshops!

On Thursdays, I’m going to be posting pieces from my next book, a memoir in essays that covers the period where I leaped off the cliff and ran toward my dream of being an author, consequences be damned! And damn. Were there ever consequences….

Time to play! Join me to “pop your brain” for inspiration with the creativity exercise, “The Most Precious Possession.” Enjoy! labourgeois.substack.com/p/pop-your-b...

Hey-hey! Catch me on a special live panel next Tuesday at the Queer Joy Summit! The topic is "Breaking Through: The Power of Queer Joy in the Face of Barriers." labourgeois.substack.com/p/more-queer...

I’m so excited to be speaking at the Queer Joy Summit 2025! 🌈 3 days + 20 queer artists, healers, rebels, & dreamers = A week of laughter, truth-telling, and joy that sticks like glitter! 📅 October 13–15, 2025 💻 Free + online Come join us for messy, holy, fun healing! 🎟️ Grab your ticket here:

I think I might be obsessed….but I can’t be a stalker if I’m their pet mom, right? RIGHT? lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/me-and-rod...

The government shut down. The people in charge won't end the shutdown because they are invested in denying healthcare and food to our most vulnerable populations. We have descended into fascism. And my brain just said, "Yay! It's Sock-tober!" Indulge in some joy before leaping back into the fight

Announcing the next Book for Thriving Creatives, and two opportunities to participate in some Queer Joy! labourgeois.substack.com/p/wonderbook...

Yay! Thanks to @mrtroyfordauthor.bsky.social my rant about why all women should support trans rights is out in the world! Please read and share generously with all those who need to know! qstack.substack.com/p/why-all-wo...

“Should” can be a dangerous word. It fills us with the guilt that accompanies unmet expectations. Not great!! In this video, I gently guide you through a system of steps to begin the process of unhooking you from that “should” and moving out of stasis into action on your dreams. Enjoy!

And today on Writer's Fun Zone... An interview with @jbeansky.bsky.social and review of her fabulous book, The Nine Modern Day Muses and a Bodyguard! writersfunzone.com/blog/2025/09...

Looking for a playful and friendly way to dance with your creativity? @jbeansky.bsky.social's The Nine Modern Day Muses and a Bodyguard will wrap you in their arms and tango across the nearest wildflower-bedecked field! Enjoy this review and discover the next Book for Thriving Creatives.

Remembering dealing with Hurricane Helene from a distance, and finding solace in my backyard. lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/an-anniver...

Starting this week - the new video series! These quick (fifteen minute or less) experiences, tips and techniques will delightfully guide you on your creative journey. First up - a guided relaxation to refresh & protect your energy... labourgeois.substack.com/p/now-in-stu...

Settle in for a little chat about the houseplants, balcony garden, and some fun book recommendations for the upcoming spooky season! lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/a-newsy-no...

Thinking of Robert Redford and how some teenager out there is echoing my own “out-of-time” movie star crush…. lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/have-you-e...

When @jbeansky.bsky.social was growing up, she wanted to herd imaginary friends. “Knowing the power of having my imaginary support system was what turned into the Nine Modern Day Muses and a Bodyguard.” A conversation with a muse to overcome an obstacle? Much more fun than doing it alone!

Farmer Gui hooked me up with Concord grapes! lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/the-grapes...

Sometimes the existential angst requires a dive into creativity. One past-its-prime peach and some frozen blueberries to the rescue! A single jar of jam may be all I can produce today, but that's enough. May you find your own enough in the chaos of this week. ❤️

@steevijane.bsky.social’s tale of how grief helped her rediscover her connection to her art inspires all of us to find that moment where we can thrive through creativity. If you’d like to write for the Thriving Creative, click through to find the guidelines. I’d love to share your tale!

If you had two full days of uninterrupted time, what would you read? Especially in a peaceful place where someone makes sure your mug stays full and cooks all the meals? The Reading Retreat for Everyone - September 26-29th at Birdy’s House in Delhi, NY. labourgeois.substack.com/p/a-magical-...

Rellenos away! Read on for an easy way to preserve these gems, plus a couple of serving options. lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/hatch-chil...

A little taste of the new essay collection, Old Wilding Lesbian Housewyfe, available exclusively to paid subscribers! If you like it, consider becoming a paid subscriber and get fifty essays that take you on the journey to our new home town! lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/jam-its-po...

Our next Book for Thriving Creatives is this imaginative and wise book by my KMCC teacher, @jbeansky.bsky.social - Nine Modern Day Muses and a Bodyguard! Plus, a new opportunity from @bethbarany.bsky.social and an announcement of a new direction for this newsletter. See you after the click!

Even if all hope is lost, an old joy can unexpectedly return to delight you. lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/roasted-ha...

From realizing the dream you want to pursue to selecting a business structure to finding buddies to accompany your creative journey, Margo has something to teach you about building a creative online business—and she entertains as she does it! writersfunzone.com/blog/2025/08...

Things you do when you’re young, dumb, and imaginative. lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/that-time-...

Along with being an utterly entertaining piece of fiction, Rufi Thorpe’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a brilliant roadmap for building a creative business. And who doesn’t love learning new information from a novel? Click through and enjoy! labourgeois.substack.com/p/the-most-f...

I have officially become one of THOSE people who say things like: “Any more than two cups of Earl Gray in the morning and my bladder gets jumpy.” “A glass of wine? I won’t be able to move for two days.” “Potato chips settle my tummy.” I mean, it’s not all bad.

Yet another example of how I am not a very observant Housewyfe. But I did include an easy preservation method for paid subscribers. Enjoy! lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/how-did-i-...

Why not both? Because I think it's both. And I’ll fight you on that. lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/is-it-real...

When keeping an eye open for moments of silliness, quick laughs appear frequently. Often they can’t expand to even 500 words, so I’ve gathered a few from the summer to share with my paid subscribers. I left you a pretty at the end as a sweet reward. lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/four-laugh...