Working Too Hard
I realized yesterday that watching a movie after work was the only real time I’ve had to myself in over a week. Been picking up extra odd jobs and such to make up for one boss being out of town… Read moreWorking Too Hard
Author: Dana
I am a queer performer, teaching artist, feminist, independent scholar, nerd, bookworm, crafter, yogi, foodie, kinkster, and gardener. I am a human being trying to be better than they are.
Bob’s Burgers and Genderfluid Gene
I’ve been rewatching old episodes of Bob’s Burgers. In a lot of ways, the show could be considered the most sex-positive show on televison. Tina’s awkward budding sexuality gets talked about a lot on the Internet, and is certainly noteworthy…. Read moreBob’s Burgers and Genderfluid Gene
Review: For No Good Reason
Directed by Charlie Paul, For No Good Reason <http://www.fornogoodreasonmovie.com/> is a documentary chronicling the life and art of Ralph Steadman. Steadman (http://www.ralphsteadman.com/) is a British artist most famous for his collaborations with Hunter S. Thompson in the 1960s and 70s,… Read moreReview: For No Good Reason
Well, This is Awkward
There was this moment of communication with my boss today that I don’t know how to process. There’s this breast cancer awareness bicycle ride in September. She created a team for the bookstore, and since I’m learning to ride, I… Read moreWell, This is Awkward
It’s Back…
My depression, that is. Or that’s the only explanation I have for the way I’ve been feeling. Ever since I got back from Flipside I’ve been stressed and anxious. There was so much on my to-do list and not the… Read moreIt’s Back…
It’s Been a Rough Week
I’m pretty good at psychoanalyzing myself. It takes a few days, but eventually I can figure out what’s up with me when things go south. Usually not before I break down sobbing once or a few times, but you know,… Read moreIt’s Been a Rough Week
Going With the Flow
Something I’ve been thinking about for a few days now. Just got back from Burning Flipside, a much-needed artistic vacation. My lover and I had printed out the list of events from the website before leaving, and while we consulted it… Read moreGoing With the Flow
It’s Never Too Late
There’s a quote attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt which has always spoken to me: “Do one thing every day that you’re afraid of.” Now, I certainly don’t hold true to this sentiment EVERY day, but I try to hold it in… Read moreIt’s Never Too Late
In Defense of “Ladies”
This article recently popped up in my newsfeed on Facebook. I’ve had mixed feelings about it ever since. Believe me, I know “ladies” is problematic. I know I’m not a “lady,’ strictly speaking. Technically, I think “ladies” are those people who… Read moreIn Defense of “Ladies”
Finding the Way Back to Me
There’s something I’ve been thinking a lot about the past few weeks. I posted a lot while I was still in my old job about how difficult and stressful and demoralizing it was working in a call center. I spent… Read moreFinding the Way Back to Me