Archive - fran's joy digest

We Don't Have to Be "Important"

Dispatches from 2023's Doll Invasion of Fire Island

Aug 7, 2023 •

May 2023

Doing Less at the End of the World

This book changed my life and it might change yours!

May 11, 2023 •

April 2023

The Enduring Legacy of Ugly Betty

How Ms. Suarez made me who I am

Apr 27, 2023 •

January 2022

We Should All Live More Like Ándre Leon Talley

On beauty and the pursuit of it

Jan 21, 2022 •

December 2021

My 50 Fave Music, Movies, TV, and Books of 2021

Okay, it's not all "queer" but it is definitely gay.

Dec 30, 2021 •

13 More Taurus-Approved Holiday Gifts for Queers

For the kinky, crunchy, astrological, luxurious, and mutual aid-minded!

Dec 9, 2021 •

November 2021

October 2021

Great British Bake Off Is the Mood Stabilizer You Need Right Now

Plus! A fall playlist, good weed, and other things to do instead of watching Dave Chapelle.

Oct 13, 2021 •

September 2021

The Gay Cold Makes It's Second Wave

Plus, drag artists finally holding "Bushwig" accountable to not paying performers.

Sep 21, 2021 •

How to Crack Your Creative Process

Plus, aid in New Orleans and Texas.

Sep 2, 2021 •

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