APW Happy Hour

What are you doing on 'Merica day?

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HEY APW,

In classic four-day-week fashion, this week has been simultaneously too long and too short, and every day felt like Thursday (at least today I’m right!). It probably didn’t help that it was over a hundred degrees in my neighborhood this week, which always makes the days drag on. Meg and I did manage to squeeze in some time to go look at what may end up being APW’s brand (!) new (!) office (!) space on Monday, though. Which means my summer just got awesome. Because, decorating. (P.S. If you’re curious and want a sneak peek of the space, click here.)

In other news, Michael and I started watching the Wachowskis’ new Netflix original, Sense8, this week and it is so good. Is anyone else watching? Is anyone else super confused? We’re only a few episodes in, so no spoilers please. (If you’re looking for something new to watch, it kind of reminds me of season one of Heroes. And it has Naveen Andrews, who should just be in everything.)

And with that, I’m putting my head back down so we can cut out of here early and go enjoy some of this summer. Now it’s your happy hour, so jump on it.

MADDIE

HIGHLIGHTS OF APW THIS WEEK

Opposites attract, but how do they build a home together?

Punk rock pop-up wedding style means pink hair and white combat boots.

Erotic annual honeymoon? That’s one way to get out of your marital comfort zone.

What’s the best way to get your guests drunk (in an organized fashion) sans bartender?

On what it means to be partners.

Because paisley-filled hippy weddings are badass, this pregnant bride got married in her mother’s vintage dress.

How do you pick a best person/person of honor when nobody is an automatic fit?

LINK ROUNDUP

Gay marriage happened! Now, let’s argue about it.

One of the most beautiful pieces on the ugliness of American racism, seen through the eyes of a black father, worrying about his children.

All hail Bree Newsome’s incredible confederate flagpole climb.

Women are getting married and keeping their names (and enough with calling it a maiden name, already.)

We want to be a place that loves everybody and is open to everybody”: The new face of the Evangelical Christian.

This wedding photographer lost a client to bigotry, but his response was priceless.

Bridal hairstyles black girls can rock flawlessly.

When did Pride become a party for straight teens?

Really smart humans talk about queer/LGBT pet peeves.

Did the slaves here appreciate the care they got from their mistress?” An essay on being a plantation tour guide.

Why gun control and abortion are different than gay marriage.

Is marriage equality a win for single people?

Best of Dear Prudence wedding advice, in one place.

Floral beard bridal shoot? Yes. You heard right. It’s pretty effing perfect.

“If you ever try to put green peas in my guac, I will cut you. I will fucking cut you.”

Maria is leaving Sesame Street street, and here’s more on the epic legacy she’s made.

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