Category Archives: Personal

Wilted Orchids, Deep Roots a.k.a. How to Plan for a Funeral

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Queerie Bradshaw

How do you decorate for a party you never wanted to attend? How do you fill a room with cheer when no cheer can possibly be found? “What would he want?” we asked ourselves over and over again, as if … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Celibacy

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Queerie Bradshaw

Celibacy is underrated. This statement may sound hypocritical coming from a person who makes her living writing about the antithesis of abstinence, but my life is often controlled by sex, so I understand the importance of taking time away from … Continue reading →

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Funeral Speeches

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Queerie Bradshaw

Today was my grandfather’s funeral and for it, I wrote a speech. Just like I did for my grandmother‘s and brother‘s funerals. In 18 months, I’ve written three speeches for three family members’ funerals. I’m proud of all three speeches, … Continue reading →

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Sex: Bi-Curious, aka I’m Thinking About Sleeping with Men

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Queerie Bradshaw

I’m like that girl in college who gets bored and wants to make out with girls at a party but she can’t really get down when it comes to touching another woman’s vagina. I’m like that; but with penises. It … Continue reading →

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The Self-Deprecating Rabbit Hole

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Queerie Bradshaw

It’s amazing how quickly I can fall down the self-deprecating rabbit hole. One simple image sends a million negative thoughts racing to the front of my brain and soon I’m falling over, tripping into the void of despair, hating things … Continue reading →

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