Advent Anticipation and Year-End Madness at Work? Here’s How to Handle It!
When we think of Christmas and the Advent season leading up to it, we picture the scent of gingerbread, a time to slow down, reconnect...
Inspiration
Does motherhood really suck? – Reflections on Angéla Murinai’s book Mother Struggles
by Sztell
In mid-November, I attended the launch of the second, revised edition of Angéla Murinai’s book Mother’s Heart/Mother Struggles [a Hungarian wordplay of “szív” meaning both...
Rainbow Families Around the World: Hungary
by Amy & Anna
This newly launched series was inspired by the article series Is the Grass Always Greener on the Other Side? That long-running series brought us perspectives...
“Queer Liberates”: the 25th Annual Mezipatra (CZ)
The Mezipatra Queer Film Festival took place from November 7 to 14 in Prague (the Czech Republic/Czechia) and gave out awards for the best feature...
Fran Lebowitz – the queen of sarcasm
by Vass Lilla
October marked the 74th birthday of Fran Lebowitz, the New York queer icon known for her sardonic wit and relentless criticism. She is a character...
What sports to do in the autumn? Via ferrata!
by Sztell
When asked “what sport should I try?”, I usually advise choosing an activity you enjoy and that replenishes both your body and mind. That’s why...
15th LIFT, Festival of Lesbian Identities, coming this November!
by qLit
Lesbian festival coming to Budapest again! Labrisz Lesbian Association, (turning 25 this year), is organising the 15th LIFT, the iconic Festival of Lesbian Identities, from...
Book Review: Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult
by Senka
The novel Sing You Home focuses on infertility, same-sex marriage, and reproductive rights. At the beginning of the story, we get a glimpse of the...
Autumn theater recommendations for gloomy days
Autumn is coming, with longer, cooler, and darker evenings, and if you don’t want to nestle at home, the theater can be a perfect choice....
“So, what did you guys do over the weekend?” – aka coming out at work
by Szalai Andi
Have you ever felt uncomfortable hearing this question at work? If not, you’re lucky – you haven’t had the experience of being a lesbian* woman...