Peter Krause is such a Comfort Actor to me. I’ve been following him around from show to show for like 20+ years.

“Oh! We forgot to call you and reschedule.” - my rheumatologist’s office after I spent an hour and a half commuting in the rain to my twice a year appointment for an autoimmune disease. OH OKAY COOL NO PROBLEM WHO CARES NOT ME

You say something stupid and then you turn your comments off? Don’t be a coward. I’m not gonna troll you. I just need to know how other people are trolling you.

🗣️ Get in formation, BeyHive of Evanston! Zora’s Place is hosting @antoniajadeking.bsky.social’s event on September 15 to chat about her book, BEYONCÉ—ONE OF ONE, with @roysterfr.bsky.social and @britticisms.bsky.social. There’s still time to RSVP! buff.ly/2Gf8xUp

9/15 - One of One: A Beyoncé Love Letter Experience by Zora's Place

Get tickets and support Zora's Place by becoming a member

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City girls up +1000. Let’s put Shailene Woodley in everything.

I saw a Waymo just now. I saw a man DRIVING a Waymo just now. First time for both. So many questions.

Just saw my mom get hit on by a man 25 years her junior while my father watched in amusement. “She can handle herself.” 😂

My free event, “Vulnerability as Legacy,” takes place tomorrow at UChicago’s Green Line Performing Arts Center. It’s a listening session! It’s a panel! It’s a dance party! And we’ll be discussing how vulnerability in music secures artistic legacy. RSVP: artsandpubliclife.org/apl-events-c...

Vulnerability as Legacy — Arts + Public Life

Explore how vulnerability in songwriting creates lasting artistic legacy.

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After avoiding her for nearly a year and a half, I saw the Black Female Trumpie who was (I kid you not) listening to the 20th anniversary edition of Beyoncé’s “B-Day” album and refused to look me in the eye. You can’t make this shit up! “I don’t remember you being a Beyoncé fan!” I said.

Britt Julious@britticisms.bsky.social · 2y ago

I can’t believe I met part of the 8%. Used to think they were just a myth. Now I know they’re the folks online in Shaderoom comments calling Beyoncé “demonic” (something that cracked woman also said).

“Hi, you want an uber?” - a random man yells as I walk down the street alone at night, as if, after a decade, I’m naive enough to not know how to call for one.

About the only bad thing I can say about Chicago singer Sparklmami's debut album is that it's only 25 minutes long. It's quite, quite good. As is this @britticisms.bsky.social profile of her that's in today's Tribune. Gift link: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/08/12/s...

Column: Sparklmami’s debut album ‘In This Body’ pulls from her Chicago memories

Sparklmami, along with her collaborators, has created a grounded record rooted in the past, memory, and how the spirit of community helps shape us into the people we were always meant to be.

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“Where I am is a vessel of possibility, of love to give, of desire and capableness and joy stifled by the gap of where I want to be and where I currently am.” - @britticisms.bsky.social she tears me up and spreads me like heart shaped confetti every installment of EMBODIED

Unbodied 011: STARVED, Part One

When yearning is not enough.

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I am so goddamn tired of this reckless, violent patriarchical, hypermasculine bullshit destroying people’s lives. Destroying children’s lives. WHEN ARE WE GOING TO ADDRESS THE ACTUAL FUCKING ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM OF WHO IS DOING THIS?

Deep insight into yourself, even (or maybe especially) when it is painful, can be so freeing. You’re not wrong. It’s not all in your head. This IS how it is, even when it sucks. Now you can move forward.

That was so beautiful and satisfying. Thank you, Bad Bunny!

Apparently, it’s “off putting” for me to tell a man I have a switchblade in my purse when he asks “why it’s so heavy.” I also mentioned my inhaler, EpiPen and wallet, but I guess those aren’t as interesting. 😒

Mom: I think you’ll like that show. It’s right up your alley. Me: what’s that supposed to mean? Mom: You know, it’s got a crazy evil lady in it. You and I always like those kind of shows. YES WE DO! 😂

"While homicide totals and most other violent crime figures dropped in Chicago last year, homicides that resulted from domestic violence increased by 15 percent..." blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/13/c...

Chicago’s Domestic Homicides Surged Last Year Even As Overall Violent Crime Dropped

Martina Mosby was the first of at least 63 people killed in domestic homicides in 2025. Experts say the increase is in part due to federal funding cuts to victim services programs.

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It’s all light from here.

I prefer clothing that is more beautiful than functional.

Wait! Jacob Anderson is Raleigh Ritchie?!? One of his first singles was one of the first things I ever reviewed at Pitchfork. 🥺 That makes me so happy.

Black Friday sucks unless you’re a Black girl purchasing your yearly bundles and faux locs for 40-50% off.

Really enjoying Raye’s new single, especially because of the bridge. Bring back bridges!

First time in my 25 years of going to shows where they had to confiscate a potential weapon from me. 😬

Love to be talked to like an idiot by a man about my own illnesses and disabilities. So helpful. Just what I need.

With appearances by @britticisms.bsky.social, @zoezolbrod.bsky.social, Gina Frangello, @meganstielstra.bsky.social, and the all-star band of @marydeereynolds.bsky.social, Amalea Tshilds, @beanatitagain.bsky.social, Angela James, L. Wyatt, Julie Pomerleau & Jeanine O'Toole.

Martha Bayne@marthabayne.bsky.social · 12mo ago

CHICAGO! We are getting the band back together for ONE NIGHT ONLY to celebrate Sinéad with words, music, and cake. Dec 17 at the Hideout. Proceeds go to @icirr.bsky.social

I read a journal entry out loud to my therapist who said she was “riveted” and that it was “better than the last thing” she “got on kindle.” “Never stop writing!” And it was just me writing about a situationship.

I am NOT your Mommy. I WILL crush your spirit and laugh about it later.

The feedback was good! Everything worked out! Do the thing if it takes you two minutes or two days!

Britt Julious@britticisms.bsky.social · last yr.

I know there’s a whole meme about “finally doing the thing you put off for weeks and it only took a few minutes,” but I just finally did my “thing” and it took two days. 🥴

$188 in tariffs for one item?!? 😭