The Sugar High Is Wearing Off
Welcome to Halloween decompression, friends. This is the small window we get every year to let the sugar high wear off, pull down the spooky decorations, and lean all the way in to the autumn decor. And here’s my real question: who else has to rearrange their whole living room to make room for the Christmas tree? Me. That’s who. And yes, I’ve already done it. The tree gets the good corner. Everything else can fight for what’s left.
Last Call in the Garden
Remember: if you haven’t gotten your bulbs in the ground yet, this is your last chance. Pretty soon it’ll be time to trim down the bushes and drop the mulch, so this is the moment. Plant now, bloom in April. Your spring self is already saying thank you.
Sweater Weather Swap
Wardrobe change season is here! The cold temps are creeping in, so pull out the storage bins and start swapping the summer clothes for sweater weather attire. Shorts out, layers in. Future chilly-morning you is going to be so grateful.
Buy the Turkey Now
And while you’re ahead of the game: buy the turkey now, while the pickings are good, and keep it in the freezer. It’ll be waiting for you when the big meal comes. Just give it a few days in the fridge to thaw before Thanksgiving, about a day for every 4 or 5 pounds, and you’ll walk into the holiday calm instead of scrambling.
From Podcast Headquarters
Over here at Sober Gay Guy podcast headquarters, we’re pulling out all the stops. Episode ideas are flowing and guest appearances are lining up, and I could not be more excited about where this show is headed. But I want to hear from you: what do you want to learn about? Is there anything you want to chat about? Drop it in the comments. This show gets better when you talk back to it.
No Politics Here, But...
No politics here, but... how about that midterm election? Lots of new faces and big changes on the horizon for the House and Senate, which means 2027 is going to look a whole lot different. History got made in a few places, too, which brings me to a little something new I’m trying.
This Week’s Quiz
Drop your answers in the newsletter comments:
Who’s the first ever Black woman to hold the title of governor in Georgia?
Who’s the youngest person to ever hold the title of Maricopa County Clerk?
Who’s slated to be the first ever Black Speaker of the House?
From This Week’s Episode: Clear Is Kind
“I love you, and the anser is no.”
Finally, a note on this week’s episode. To date, this is one of my favorite episodes I’ve written and recorded. I’ve listened to it a dozen times in the edit room and half a dozen times just to listen. It’s funny: I hear my voice, but I lose the correlation that it’s me teaching and helping, and I learn a little bit more each time I listen. Next week’s episode is no different. “Holding Your Ground Through the Holidays” lands Wednesday, and I can’t wait for you to hear it.
I love taking this journey with you all. I’m so glad you’re here.
We’re all important.
TJ
Ooooo, LOVE the quiz topics at the end😎