Thinking and Drinking

Thinking: Queer country culture, a trip to Nashville with a group of Vietnam vets, and the worst student paper that I've ever graded. Also, a few recommendations of musicians whose work I'm enjoying right now. Drinking: Ginger tea with lemon and honey. Podcast music: "Following Spirits" by TeknoAXE Reading: "Kissing cowboys: the queer rodeo stars bucking a macho American tradition" by Dale Berning Sawa; "Outlaw: Waylon, Willie, Kris, and the Renegades of Nashville" by Michael Streissguth

Thinking: If you have the resources, learning how to do things for yourself can be pretty empowering. Just do your research and use the right PPE (personal protective equipment) for the job... hair grows back, fingers don't. Drinking: Wild Berry Hard Seltzer Podcast music: "Following Spirits" by TeknoAXE.

Thinking: How have I kept myself sane during this time of plague? That's a good question. Drinking: From Dusk Till Donuts - Bones Coffee. Podcast music: "Following Spirits" by TeknoAXE

Thinking: What is the difference between assertiveness and Karenism? Drinking: Iced tea. I live in the South now. It's hot here. Podcast music: "Following Spirits" by TeknoAXE

Thinking: Thoughts about the messiness of humanity during a crisis and the utter futility of dwelling on what might have been. Drinking: An utterly pretentious "naturally essenced" Lacroix lime sparkling water. Podcast music: "Following Spirits" by TeknoAXE.