Author Archives: muffybolding

Sometimes I post stuff to make a point or get a rise or a belly laugh. And then sometimes I post stuff just because it makes me extraordinarily happy. This is that. Mr. Charles Tumbridge rides his scooter through the … Continue reading →

Once upon a time when my kids were still small and I still lived in Fresno and was still married to a beautiful, young boy who liked ice hockey, Nascar, Coors Light, and shooting large hunting rifles at small woodland … Continue reading →

Honey, I got news for all my Privileged White Feminist Sisters out there who are thus far UNBELIEVABLY unaware/occluded/in denial/in contempt of this reality: As we forge onward into the 21st Century, without Intersectionality…Feminism is COMPLETELY MEANINGLESS. UTTER HORSESHIT. Political/Cultural/Liberal … Continue reading →

Happy what would have been your 93rd birthday last week, Hank Bukowski — from another trashy, profane, working class shit who has no choice in the matter, either. I recently read that in your poem, “no eulogies, please”, you wrote … Continue reading →

All Zaftig Knitters: Hey, real quick mini-survey. Does anybody else out there occasionally use their GUNT as a needle holder whilst knitting…or is it just me? Thanks! ALL HAIL THE FAB CASS!

Yes, yes, yes…I know that you are awesome, passionate, opinionated, and committed — but as the fabulous Beth Ditto says, “I think anyone who’s an activist but doesn’t own up to their contradictions is not doing anyone a favor.” My … Continue reading →

Two decades ago, I purposely, and with GREAT ponderance, bestowed upon my second daughter the name Anne, in honor of three astounding Annes whose presence in this world changed my life: The brilliant, hilarious, fearless actress, Anne Bancroft. The gorgeous, … Continue reading →

“So, Edith, tell me…have you ever felt suicidal?” “You’re asking me if I have ever felt suicidal?” “Yes, I am. Why are you smiling? Is that a funny question to you?” “Funny. Yes. And the answer to your funny question … Continue reading →

Inane Muff Fact #804: In what surely must have been a COMPLETELY SHOCKING and DISQUIETING SIGHT, I spoke in full sentences whilst still an infant (this fact having been verified by several pediatric medical specialists) and could easily read tawdry … Continue reading →

And speaking of my unhealthy obsession with the film, “Rosemary’s Baby” — about seven years ago, I made an executive decision to at long last change the classic bob hairstyle that has been my headly calling card since before the … Continue reading →