Aren’t you tired of swiping in the hopes of running into a specific someone you have an existing, lingering curiosity about? Here’s your chance to be brave—to take the active route instead of the passive one. Let’s connect again.
Miss Martha
Miss Martha seeks soft butch sweetheart for a good time AND a longtime. Ages 35-55. No trumpers, no terfs. You: dyke with a drill who can take directions. Martha: tits for days, and the voice of a country goddess. She has been our collective punk mom, and mama needs some love. You know where to find her, and if you break her heart, we will know where to find you… (miss martha has approved this message)
Witty Tavern Bartender
You: a witty bartender at The Tavern.
Me: just some dude. I hung out for a while with you, we had some good laughs. My non chalant goodbye was very clumsy, you caught it and teased me. Maybe coffee?
Curried Compliments
Uptown Thai restaurant at lunch. Handsome you, you complimented my hair. The next day I cried… realizing it’s the nicest thing someone has said to me in a long time… I wish I could have returned the favor.
Kind Stranger on Oak Street
I was in my bright pink shirt on Oak Street, crying after being yelled at by a stranger in a car. You were sitting with a friend outside of Rue De La Course. As I turned away sobbing, I heard you shout to the man in the car, “Hey, you don’t fucking talk like that to people, man, there’s no reason,” then continued your conversation. It’s the only time I can remember a random man standing up for me. I also decided it made you very cool and hot.
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illustrations by Maegen Guidroz
