https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/14404-night-work/

‘Night Work’ is one of my favorite albums of all time by my favorite band of all time. This review is basically saying that music by gay people for gay people is not palatable to a straight audience and therefor not inclusive enough.

This is why I’ve been so fucking pissed for 2017 and will carry that fire into 2018. This is why Living Single isn’t on Hulu. Because I have participated in fucking straight people culture without complaint and have had to pull teeth to get straight people to even consider coming to a queer event (other than the pride parade-- but who doesn't love a parade? I digress ). This is to me self evident of the fact that straight folk (especially, but not limited to, white ones) think their activities are normal, and gay folks activities are not. No wonder gay folk dont want y'all in their safe spaces-- folks act like theyre on safari or doing something lurid. No gurl, it's a fucking Thursday and the drinks are cheap.

You know who does come to queer events when I ask? My non-white female friends. They also know how to treat the space (ie, putting away any urge to behave in an entitled manner). You know who came with me to see the Scissor Sisters tour Night Work? Wanna know who watches Living Single?

This article, and this situation, is garbage. If this made your asshole pucler, then maybe now you know why your gay friends low key think you’re the worst and if you’re white, your non-white friends low key think you’re even worse than that. But Facebook is an echo chamber, so if you made it this far, you’re probably not the problem.

Back to the pitchfork review:

“If the cover of Night Work did not clue you in, let's just state the obvious right now: This is a very, very gay album. Whereas the first two Scissor Sisters records found a way to translate specifically gay subject matter into big-tent camp that opened up their appeal to anyone with a taste for colorful dance music and 1970s radio pop, their third album isn't quite as inclusive. They are no less tuneful, but their aesthetic and lyrical themes are more firmly rooted in gay culture, to the point that many straight listeners may find themselves feeling like outsiders looking in. Instead of presenting a queer pop sensibility for the masses, they've gone deeper into their subcultural niche."

Santa likes rich kids more and must of known that Rudolph was being bullied.

Reading Chelsea Handler’s “Uganda Be Kidding Me” and Carrie Fisher’s “Wishful Drinking” back to back was a great idea.

How the fuck did America elect that monster?

Thought you might like to see this.

Too many mosquitos to do a long headstand. Ugh.

My iyengar teacher told me not to cut my hair. Fine.

The moon hangs sideways.

Yassss Queen! "I want my money, I want my check!" Shimmy that dislocated shoulder back into place!

7 years. 7 lifetimes

Ashtanga Yoga is truly for every body. I'm proud to offer a new member special for those with no prior background in Ashtanga Yoga, with a sliding scale for three months to help best match financial need. Please send all inquiries my way.

Love you!

50% English and Irish... But there's enough Eastern European, French/German, Scandanavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Balkan, and Iberian to be really interesting.

I forgot to mention I chatted with Rachel Lapidos earlier this year about the power of silence and meditation for Well + Good Magazine!

https://www.wellandgood.com/good-travel/silent-retreats-the-new-wellness-luxury/amp/

Anyone interested in doing 23andMe? They're having a family sale -- 2 kits for $50 each. Use this to get the discount (and I'll get $20!). https://refer.23andme.com/s/michaeljoelhall

🐙🐙🐙 nope nope nope 🐙🐙🐙❌❄️❌❄️❌❄️❌

Thank you for all you've done!

Submitting my DNA for testing to learn more about my ancestry and health predispositions -- excited enough Im telling y'all.

I was born on my phone number and I will not work with you.

So! Good!

Welp, the new Mario came and so did my Merman tights. Omg happy weekend.

Y'all still supporting that no-tax-paying, bigot enriching, minority oppressing, opiating organization?

k.

FTR: Im talking about the one that charges $9 for a bud light, not the one that asks for 10% of your income.

Britney's Blackout is 10. I was 24! Rollerskates, short shorts, eyeliner, and friendship. PUJA

A Chechniyan popstar was tortured and killed by his government for being gay. Too close to home for my tastes.

PSA: Chaka Khan's Granddaughter? Raven Symonè.

The overlap between being objectified by people of power and situations where assault of the sexual variety occurs runs the risk of allowing "me too" to be viewed from the cheap seats as a bit of a toothless tiger.

Sexual harassment occurs constantly. I have been sexualized and demeaned to some degree in every job I've had as an adult. I suspect almost every woman/gay men have, too. I know almost every gal in town has been catcalled, for sure.

On a hierarchical level we have given passes to strong men taking sex acts by force. The amount of people who voted for a man who literally propagated grabbing woman by their pussies and doing whatever he wants with them needs addressing. "They'll let me," he says.

At least 16 women have publicly accused Trump of forcibly attempting to kiss, grope and have sex with them. He is on the record saying he forcibly touches woman.

This is not sexual harassment-- this is sexual assault.

What kind of accountability do we reasonably expect men in power to have when we give them a "yes, but" along with a "me, too" So glad we're speaking up: remember this in 3 years, fam. The more voices we raise, the more potential we create.

Take that "Me, too" and talk to you husbands, wives, sisters, brothers, and kids.

Me, too.

On this new moon, I cleaned out my inbox.

Anyone got an extra kesha ticket they wanna sell me? 🙂

I wish Roxanne Gay had spoken with me before including me in her book "Bad Feminist." Maybe sent me a copy. I dunno.

I rely on mantra in so many different ways in my daily life, my yoga practice, and my teaching practice.

Regularly, the good Sis Britney is bringing me that patience and resolve to hold space in trying times:

Break it down, break it down, break it down
Break it down, break it down, break it down

This ain't no foolishness or fuckery
I'm handling my business (Business)
Holler if you hear me
Hey, can I get a witness
Preacher, preacher
I'm the teacher, you can learn
Watch your fingers, boy
You might get burned

If you've ever been to heaven, this is twice as nice. Break it down.

A favorite.

Double Duchess is very good. The visual album, Seeing Double, is too. Wow.

My home girl speaking real talk Truth right here.

New Killers, Jhene Aiko, and Cut Copy? Come through, Autumn!!

I need photos of my yoga practice that are not taken from the phone's selfie mode. Who can I recruit?

TFW every cell in your body is humming the song of the universe AND YOU CAN FEEL IT.

Vintage Selfie. 2009-ish?

Your studio is gorgeous. The art, the vibe, the picnic table. Thanks for creating something.

I hope your ears were burning.

Today, I will practice yoga. Then, I will go get into juggalo garb and also practice yoga.