Personal Writing

10 Years (Today!) Hosting Burlesque Shows

From Lucinda Panties' Facebook Page: On this day, TEN years ago, I stepped onto the stage and MC'd my first ever burlesque show. Later...

The Problematic Habits Power Hour

I've recently (about four hours ago) emerged from a deep dark funk but I've come out of it with a few lessons...

On Buying The Clothes

This week I had a higher-than-average number of online shopping deliveries arrive at my place, all greeted without trepidation or anxiety...

Thoughts on Bodies Out Of Control

I love fat ladies. I think ladies fatter than me are beautiful. So why did I have a problem with photos of myself?

Six New Habits I'm Trying to Form to Heal PCOS

I was originally diagnosed with PCOS around five years ago, and have been on a bit of a journey since ...

Character Portrait: Sylvia Sippl by Arnika Traill

Arnika Traill's beautifully-written character portrait of Sylvia Sippl and/or Lucinda Panties, elusive Cabaret Weirdo.

Happy Birthday LVC: Thoughts on Lady Velvet Cabaret's 10th Birthday

A few thoughts on what Lady Velvet Cabaret has come to me, just a week or so out from the Lady Velvet Cabaret 10th Birthday Bash.

Notes on a PCOS Diagnosis

I was invited to write down some thoughts on the process of being diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome...