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Laura Beck
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Mark, you magnificent bastard. I will miss you. You posted the best videos. You had such a big heart too. You were such a pleasure and the one of the few writers left that I really love. All the rest have already gone or will be leaving.

Farewell, and godspeed. I had the same detached-retina surgery, and it’s not a lot of fun, but you’ll end up just fine. Happy new year to you, best of luck in all your future endeavors, and I join you in the Laura Beck fan club (not to mention many other of your mentionees).
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i miss him so much. the piece he did about waiting to meet Grumpy Cat made me laugh forever. I nominate it as his runner up. Read more

Mark’s twitter says he’s getting an eye surgery today. He shared a video of the procedure and it is the most gross terrifying thing he’s ever shared. Read more

I loved Mark’s article about his wedding to Alan. It was great and thought provoking. I miss Mark. Read more

My parrot, who is valiantly trying to learn to whistle this tune, heartily approves.

Black Girls are Magic! It’s lit as hell!

Words like “perfect” and “brilliant” are completely overused these days, so I say this sincerely: the use of that Tubman quote in this situation was both brilliant and perfect. Read more

The tepid response to her awesome speech speaks volumes. Hollywood’s limousine liberals don’t like to be confronted with the truth.
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I CRIED, next to Lupita’s speech at the Oscars I feel so validated and represented. I’m glad I get to grow up with all these woc as role models. Viola is the reason I keep growing out my natural hair. Read more