Half-BirthDay Thread
Happy half-birthday to me! Let’s listen to some exquisite singing. Post your favorite harmonies if you want to. I hope you have a wonderful day! xoxoxxx Continue reading Half-BirthDay Thread
Author: Dicentra spectabilis
Beltane Day Thread
Happy Beltane, witches! Frolic in the fields, or if you’re stuck in the office on this International Workers’ Day try to find a moment for some ecstatic clownery. Here’s some of my people in a place that has my heart. … Continue reading Beltane Day Thread
WalpurgisNacht Thread
I was gonna do a Beltane eve thread but I’m backstage at dress rehearsal. Oops. Continue reading WalpurgisNacht Thread
Night Threads Go By
And I don’t mind. Continue reading Night Threads Go By
“My Neck, My Track” Night Thread
Get 2024 off on the right track with this catchy little ditty! You can blame Slootfaas for sharing this with me, and you can blame me for sharing it with you. Happy New Year, Avocadans! Continue reading “My Neck, My Track” Night Thread
Dicentra (Birth)Day Thread
It’s my birthday! Enjoy some of the many fabulous varieties of Dicentra: Also, I have just learned that there’s this: I hope you all have a spectacular day! Continue reading Dicentra (Birth)Day Thread
November Day Thread
Happy November everyone! Continue reading November Day Thread
The Last Day Thread of September Song
Post your favorite versions here if you like! There are just so darn many good ones. These precious day threads I spend with you… xoxoxo Continue reading The Last Day Thread of September Song
September Equinox Night Thread
Happy autumn to folks in the northern hemisphere and happy spring to those in the southern hemisphere! Continue reading September Equinox Night Thread
Croon at the Moon Night Thread
September 8 is the birthday of two of my favorite crooners: Neko Case and Patsy Cline. Post about your favorite crooners or anything else you like. Have a great Night Thread, folks! Continue reading Croon at the Moon Night Thread
Ashley Bryan July 13 Day Thread
Artist and writer Ashley Bryan was born 100 years ago today. He is best known for his children’s books based on African folk tales and celebrating Black life, and for his illustrations for the poetry of Nikki Giovanni and Langston … Continue reading Ashley Bryan July 13 Day Thread
Sparkle, Neely, Sparkle! Night Thread
They say I’m difficult. They say I’m drunk even when I’m not. Sure I take dolls if I gotta get some sleep! I gotta get up at five o’clock in the morning and “sparkle, Neely, sparkle!” Continue reading Sparkle, Neely, Sparkle! Night Thread
Matzah Ball Soup Day Thread
Passover begins at sundown today, April 5th. SagittariusKim’s Ongsimi Night Thread got me hungry for soup. The obvious solution? Matzah ball soup! The 4th annual Avocado Seder is coming up this Saturday, April 8th at 8pm Eastern / 5pm Pacific. … Continue reading Matzah Ball Soup Day Thread
International Trans Day of Visibility Day Thread
We’re here, we always have been, and we always will be. Here’s some punk rock for you from the HIRS Collective. Check out their bandcamp if you wanna hear more. I was planning to write a lot more but it … Continue reading International Trans Day of Visibility Day Thread
Georgina Beyer Night Thread
Georgina Beyer of New Zealand was the first openly transgender mayor and member of parliament in the world. She died on March 6th of this year at age 65. She was an amazing human being and a hero who fought … Continue reading Georgina Beyer Night Thread
Equinox Day Thread
Happy spring to folks in the northern hemisphere and happy autumn to those in the southern hemisphere! Continue reading Equinox Day Thread
Big Mess Christmas Cabaret Night Thread
I’m not a Christmas person. Maybe it’s because I’m a non-religious Jewish anticapitalist who dislikes forced frivolity, but all this holiday business is just not my thing. That said, I never felt the spirit of the season as much as … Continue reading Big Mess Christmas Cabaret Night Thread
AAAAAAHHHH!!! Your Childhood Halloween Costumes
I’m visiting family and found some childhood Halloween costume photos. Got any to share? Post ’em here! (I’m on the left in the header image and in the picture below.) Continue reading AAAAAAHHHH!!! Your Childhood Halloween Costumes
Helen Back and the Str8 Razors Night Thread
Here’s a last-minute gay-ass Night Thread for you. Helen Back is the drag alter-ego of Philly performance artist Jimi Mooney. Here’s an interview from the old no-longer-in-publication Philly City Paper: https://mycitypaper.com/articles/2002-11-27/music2.shtml If you want to hear more of this album, … Continue reading Helen Back and the Str8 Razors Night Thread
George Gershwin Birthday (9/26) Night Thread
Here’s George Gershwin at Piano painted by William Auerbach-Levy, and a performance of Rhapsody in Blue conducted by Leonard Bernstein (also playing piano). Happy second night of Rosh Hashanah. May you all have sweetness in the coming year. Continue reading George Gershwin Birthday (9/26) Night Thread
Equinox Day Thread
Happy autumn to folks in the northern hemisphere and happy spring to those in the southern hemisphere! Continue reading Equinox Day Thread