Marcus Ellsworth
@thinglythings
An occasional poet
Treat your mom to a triple feature about the difficulties and dedication of mothers. #HappyMothersDay
The adult cabaret bill is back in motion for when the Tennessee state legislature starts on Tuesday. This goes after venues that host drag shows and attempts to reclassify them as "adult-oriented". Tennesseeans can take action today by contacting your legislators. Link in the thread 1/2
Suspiria (1977) & Dr. Caligari (1989) Lined up with a discussion of surrealist set design
Not gonna lie: I like the energy behind this. Mostly because I know it's pissing off so-called "patriots".
If you're in the Chattanooga area, I'm hosting an open mic on Feb 13. Sing about your worries, make fun of nazis, dance out a revolution. All are welcome. Except for assholes. They'll be ridiculed and removed forcibly. Performers can find a link to the sign up form here: linktr.ee/ThinglyThings
Why does this look like the beloved Patrick Stewart is playing a version of Scrooge who is actively getting his arm chewed to a bloody stump by a poodle? No wonder Scrooge is such a jerk. Look what he's been through!
Outside, the fog on the riverbanks beneath the bluff made the museum feel like a ship drifting through a dead gray sea. Inside, there were worlds and wonders whirling in song and dancing with color. Such is the way of museums on rainy days. The good ones anyway.
We served up some priDEMONth realness at a fundraiser for local LGBTQ+ orgs last night. It was the most fun I've had in a long while. Looking like I manage HR in Hell 🤣😈
It's nice when one of your straight cis coworkers shows up with a delicious Pride cake just because she wanted to show appreciation for her queer coworkers. (And have an excuse to eat only cake for lunch like an adult)
Obligatory manicure post. A bit more subtle than what I usually go for, but I like it.