Have you ever been to Provincetown, Massachusetts? I hadn’t. Until last weekend, when Mary and I got the glorious treat of a vacation with some dear friends. Provincetown was, basically, a town full of lesbians and adorable puppies, and it smelled deliciously of the sea. All photographs in this post are, therefore, brought to you by the gorgeousness of Cape Cod.
At first, I wasn’t sure whether these designers were for real or not. But either way, I like it.
Clothes Are not for Hiding Flaws, a great article by Karen Walrond.
HIV was first discovered thirty years ago this week. This article talks about the only person to ever be cured of AIDS, and stresses the critical importance of dedicating resources to preventing the spread of the virus instead of focusing on a costly, dangerous cure.
This New York Times piece also acknowledges the 30th year of AIDS, and is juxtaposed with the first article the Times ever published on the virus, before it even had a name.
I’m feeling inspired by Institute of Play‘s values.
A video on advertising’s image of women.
Victoria is hosting a free teleclass on June 14th, all about the Six Essential Steps to Finding Your Thing. She’s superb, so I have no doubt the teleclass will be, too.
Awesome People Hanging Out Together is, well, awesome.
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And with that, I leave you. Wishing you a terrific weekend, and maybe even some sand on your nose.
Are all the gay men gone? I grew up further up the Cape and have fond memories of forbidden motorcycle rides to Ptown, kale soup and Portuguese sweet bread, the huge waves at the National Seashore. Thanks for bringing it all back, Kylie…
Christa: Fear not, my dear! The gay men are very much there. It’s just that Memorial Day weekend is “Women’s Weekend” there, so there’s a huge influx of ladies from all over the Northeast. I’d love to go back at another time and see the more usual mix of folks…and also check out that Portugese bakery, which I smelled but didn’t have the chance to sample.
I have not been there, but my sister loves it and has said I’d love it too. I might get to go there next month, though.
Elizabeth: For real? Next month? Oh, you must go. It is SO beautiful, and Atlas would love it, I think. It’s the most dog-friendly place I’ve ever been. Pups were even allowed in our hotel! (It was the happiest of hotels.)