Nnedi Okorafor is US-born (Drumpf jackbooters please note)...though her parents were immigrants.

The obvious unofficial nickname for male ballet dancers would lean toward ”baller”...apparently: Danseur: A male ballet dancer, often used for principal or high-ranking male dancers. Ballerino: The Italian masculine equivalent to ballerina, sometimes used in casual English, though not a standard term in all professional companies.

TMason on housemate’s computer: Food noises, up and until we reach sound of sucking on a popsicle, are not too frightening.

"Worse gig in the world" story is an absolute education on how to treat people awful, and Laurie's laughter is fantastic. <3

What great idea Jackie has

the title had me hooked. gotta listen to understand.

Laurie and Jackie are the cool friends you wish you had.