Abby Barr
Hi there! I’m glad to see you back. It is hot, hot, hot outside, but I made some very refreshing blueberry iced tea and you’re welcome to have a glass. Are you dealing with the heat ok? Make sure you’re hydrated and try running some cold water over your wrists to keep cool.
I hate to be that person, but today is my birthday and I’m very happy to share it with you! Even though there’s a heat wave, my mom and I made a blueberry birthday cake yesterday. It’s a blueberry summer, and I refuse to apologize for it. Here’s a photo of a nicer looking cake than the one we made.
Abby Barr
Haaaaaaaaaaave you met Abby Barr? If you haven’t, you should! She’s a comedy writer who’s been featured on Funny or Die, Someecards, and Spotify. Her Twitter was also featured on Vulture for their Follow Friday column, which is very cool!!! I can also personally confirm her feed is very cool.
Abby also has a YouTube channel Abby Road Productions where she posts sketch comedy. Highly recommend checking out her sketch The #MeToo Hanukkah Song . Abby also runs her own newsletter where she recommends her favorite apps, tv shows, brands, stores and more. I just subscribed, and you should too! For more info about Abby and her work, check out her website here!
You can find Abby on social media at:
Twitter: @1abbyroad
Insta: @1abbyroad
Upcoming Events
Funny Women of a Certain Age - Live Podcast
July 21, 8pm
Standup NY, 236 W 78th St
Don’t Call Me Sweetie: A Women’s LGBTQ Open Mic
July 22, 8pm
Eastville Comedy Club, 487 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn
News Brief I guess
Listen, I love a good movie musical as much as the next gal, but the CATS trailer has given me nightmares for days. The whole affair makes me think, “But why?” Why did they invest so much money in this fiasco? Why did they think we wanted or ever asked for this? Who is responsible for this terror-inducing monstrosity? And what editor thought it would be a good idea to feature Jennifer Hudson as Grizabella singing the show’s climax (and climax here is a very strong word because there is not much plot going on) in the movie trailer? I try to be supportive and keep things positive here, but I’m sorry, this movie looks very bad.
I can’t wait to go see it.
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And a big happy birthday to my squeeze, Robin. The world has less color without him.