Archive - Friday Threads of Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith

Breaking Rules, Feeling Weird

Unflattering Toast Style Challenge: Week 1 Report!

Apr 19 •

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One Very Good Tip for Fat Travel Joy

Plus what I packed to visit Corinne in New Mexico!

Apr 12 •

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What Are You Reading? (And Is It ACOTAR)

Plus fat art, the "Marry Him" essay, and this is now a Cowboy Carter appreciation society.

Apr 5 •

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March 2024

Where's Our "Don't Marry Me" Chicken?

Plus hair labor, even more Stanley Cups, and a cool upcoming event!

Mar 29 •

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Find Your Local Body Liberation Community!

Plus a teensy bit more on Oprah and Kate (sorry) and the new Stanley Cups.

Mar 22 •

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What Was Your Moment of Body Radicalization?

Plus giant pants, undefined waists, and a true pantry pasta.

Mar 15 •

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Fat Fashion Concierge (Fake Spring Edition)

Plus what I wore in Aruba over winter break.

Mar 8 •

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The Incredible Shrinking Influencers

It's not the weight loss, it's the content journey.

Mar 1 •

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February 2024

I Have a Quick Favor To Ask...

In lieu of a traditional Friday Thread

Feb 23 •

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How Do You Feed Yourself When Life Is A Lot?

Let's help a Burnt Toast mom get ready for baby number 2! Plus more thoughts on Valentine's Day, patriarchy, and going outside.

Feb 16 •

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I Am The Friend Who Will Tell You To Get Paid.

Some thoughts on scarcity mindset, money, and self-promotion. Plus: An amazing new memoir, a calendar, and a hot pink bra.

Feb 9 •

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What Fat Friendly Workout Do You Love? (Don't Say Peloton.)

And what do we even call a more inclusive approach to fitness, anyway?

Feb 2 •

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