Author: Linda Simpson

  • Brooklyn, Thou Art a Drag Queen

    Move over, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.  You’ve been replaced by a new crop of alternative drag queens from Bushwick, Bed-Stuy and other edgy ‘hoods who are eager to sing the the praises of their beloved borough. Members of the thriving scene are profiled in a new ongoing series in the HuffingtonPost, and it is rah-rah-Brooklyn time!  …

  • Coke Zero

    Poor cocaine—Back in the 1970s, it was the jet set’s favorite party drug, white lines on silver trays.     As the years went by, cocaine became saddled with an addictive and violent reputation that got even worse when crack entered the scene. Now it’s best known fans are disgraced meatheads, like Toronto mayor Rob Ford and…

  • Green Birthday

    My birthday was on Sunday, and I chose to spend it solo. I’ve been busy lately and I needed some time to chill and be contemplative.  The only thing on my agenda was to attempt a new salad recipe.  I barely know how to cook, and expanding my capabilities seemed like a good idea for my…

  • Basking in the Glow

    Wowie zowie, the party for my debut photo book, PAGES, was a smasheroo success! More reporting to come.  In the meanwhile, this great write-up at Next Magazine‘s website by Wil Fisher sums things up nicely!  

  • Book Bash!

    I hope you can join me for the release party for my debut photo book, PAGES.I wanted some place fancy—So I chose the Cock!It’s a Happy Hour affair—Wednesday, November 13th, from 7 to 10pm.The party, like the book, is an homage to Page.  (Or is it crass exploitation? You decide.)Linda P.S.After selling out at the…

  • Middle East Village

    Usually it’s a drag-filled week leading up to Halloween.  This year it was TWO weeks, with my friend Angela DiCarlo throwing a fab costume party in mid-October.  For about the millionth time, I wore my always-fetching mini-skirt hajib.  Although I prefer to call it a burqa.     A week later it was off to PS1 for…