“There’s a lot of times where I’ll be on a Zoom and I’ll realize everyone here is getting paid except for me.”

Attn Nicholas Slayton nslayton.bluesky.social

It appears we’re reaching the Star-Bellied Sneetch phase.

The WGA and AMPTP have reached a tentative agreement. This was made possible by the enduring solidarity of WGA members and extraordinary support of our union siblings who stood with us for over 146 days. More details coming after contract language is finalized. #WGAStrike

SlackMom (born in a DP/refugee camp) always called Stalin “the fascist Jan Brady.”

My newsletter, LET'S DO THE PANIC AGAIN, is back with new stuff on our messed up, anxiety-inducing times. First up is my piece on the amazing GODZILLA MINUS ONE. I've got pieces on COP28, Kissinger and more coming throughout the week. Subscribe! nslayton.substack.com/p/godzilla-min…

Remember:

“Baby Vegan Leather Bubble Pants, never worn.”

It’s too early in the year for a tornado watch, but when the sirens blow, you gotta go (downstairs to the creepy basement.)

Breaking news from Slackmistress Inc:

Introducing: THE CRONE ZONE by Nina Bargiel, probably! THE CRONE ZONE is a guide to embracing the wisdom and freedom of age by following in the footsteps of our favorite nonconformist cultural figures...crones, hags, and swamp witches! Out fall 2025 💚

Your body is a temple. My body is a haunted house.

What am I gonna do with my Young Sheldon spec???? :( :( :( :(

Wow.

Uh-oh.

If you live in the US, this is your reminder to get whatever pet calming stuff you need NOW and make sure that your animal’s microchips are up to date with your current address.

Hi hi. Find me on Bluesky & Threads now: bsky.app/profile/slackm… threads.net/@slackmistress

People who profess to care about undocumented folks and hate the ICE raids posting about the undocumented folks they know using their name and location? You’re either a narc or an idiot or are just in it for the asspats. KNOCK IT OFF.

Cover reveal for THE CRONE ZONE: HOW TO GET OLDER WITH STYLE, NERVE, AND A LITTLE BIT OF MAGIC. If someone has ever told you you’re going to die alone with 13 cats and you think “that sounds amazing!” this book is for you. Preorder now! penguinrandomhouse.com/books/789601/t…

Foreward Reviews calls The Crone Zone "a celebratory self-help guide about the wisdom, freedom, and fun of old age." A NetGalley Reviewer calls it riddled with f-bombs. Both are true! Available everywhere TOMORROW!!! bookshop.org/p/books/the-cr…