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...

My new book is in the wild! Please celebrate with me as it hits ebook platforms everywhere! lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/are-you-re...

I am so not interested in AI. At this point, it’s just the part of the search engine result I scroll past to get to the actual answer. lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/utterly-di...

Yes. Yes, it can. And what a fun way to learn! labourgeois.substack.com/p/can-a-nove...

Ever look in the mirror and see your grandmother looking back at you? lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/searching-...

Celebrate Lughnasadh by propagating a new houseplant! Or eating Indian/Navajo tacos if you can get them. *** My hope with these meditation posts is that you find respite for the moment that you read, and perhaps inspiration for ongoing comfort. Claim the calm when you can.

Social media barters our attention for its existence, keeping us scrolling for hours and leaving us feeling ill with artificially-induced panic and disconnection. How do we disengage from the evils of social media without losing what makes it helpful? labourgeois.substack.com/p/if-you-don...

Those church ladies decided I needed to know the rules. Now I break them like an artist. I'm guessing those biddy-bodies wouldn't approve. Whoopsie! lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/the-picass...

What if we could consciously engage with social media with mindful attention, and balance that work with time spent with our families and friends and plunged into nature in any small way? Explore this idea within this review of How to Do Nothing. Enjoy! writersfunzone.com/blog/2025/07...

Have I ever mentioned how entirely ecstatic I am to be childless? lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/how-to-tea...

Whether processing love or loathing, join me and @subversivexs.bsky.social for a little stabby fun! Plus, it’s something cool to craft on these hot days. Win-Win! lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/the-cool-r...

Who knew that tofu’s Soy-based protein would become A favorite meal? Not me! My latest for paid subscribers includes my go-to marinade and other tips on cooking this versatile and affordable protein. lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/who-knew-t...

We the People will not bow down to tyrants. We will respond by getting in good trouble instead. On July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities are coming together. Because #GoodTroubleLivesOn. See you in the streets 📣

Sometimes Mother Nature makes the decisions for us. lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/storm-styl...

OMG! People need to know about science fairs as resistance! Wish I could have been there, but also made me wonder…is it possible to do this where we live? I bet these could happen across the country! www.npr.org/2025/07/09/n...

Can you reach that for me? lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/the-perfec...

The next Book for Thriving Creatives is How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell. Could you pick a better title for lounging like a lizard in the sun? labourgeois.substack.com/p/shall-we-l...

Last week, I got to chat with Kathleen Osborne all about my work, including the fun Scribble, Scribble Writers' Retreat happening July 25th-28th in Delhi, NY. Enjoy! youtu.be/RFuT9Tlj3W4?...

A memory of a not-near-perfect Independence Day and how fireflies, fireworks, and a little Resistance work with community helped me cope. Maybe we can make next year's holiday better…but only if we have a solid vision for what we want to see. lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/fireworks-...

Anne-Laure Le Cunff has enchanted me from the first moment that I read her Ness Labs newsletter. And Tiny Experiments leads folks through a process that actually works to make progress on their creative projects! labourgeois.substack.com/p/tiny-exper...

A quick note to say yes, I too am experiencing the world as a horror show. My hope with these meditation posts is that you find respite for the moment that you read, and perhaps inspiration for comfort at other times. Claim the calm when you can. lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/who-wants-...

Happy Legal Anniversary, my love! Eleven years ago, today @lcpolly.bsky.social lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/was-it-fat...

Is it weird to celebrate how normal I am? lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/be-gay-do-...

I got to have a lovely email conversation with @neuranne.bsky.social of Ness Labs about her new book, Tiny Experiments. Click through to read the review and Q&A shared by Writers Fun Zone! Thanks @bethbarany.bsky.social! writersfunzone.com/blog/2025/06...

A quick check-in and invitation to follow your curiosity, laugh when you can, and connect with people in real ways! labourgeois.substack.com/p/hot-enough...

In which the Lesbian Housewyfe has a brush with true crime... lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/how-loving...

Watching Cris Williamson and just luxuriating in the lovely lesbian-ness of it all.

The newest sapphic superhero is here! Come on - it's time to right some wrongs! lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/the-origin...

Do you have a story about how you felt like a thriving creative, even for just a moment, and how that changed you? Would you like to share with everyone? Click through and find out how! labourgeois.substack.com/p/would-you-...

Happy Juneteenth! Here's to a hopeful celebration of freedom for everyone! youtu.be/DS60luWpBe0?...

How do you compost in an apartment? Roderick McWigglecuddy! lesbianhousewyfe.substack.com/p/introducin...