124. Just-A-Boy

It's the final episode of "Just as Long as We're Together" by Judy Blume (1987)! There's a KILLER FLU (how timely) going around and everyone's got it, except our Hershey Bar. Steph has a cute chat with friend-zone Peter Klaff, a heart-to-heart with mom, a literal run-in with Jeremy Dragon, and a beautiful lake walk with old pal Rachel. Alison learns Gena is preggers and plans her escape to Paris. Al and Jody chat about friendship quadrangles, conflict aversion, hot boys in choir, and Selling Sunset. And on to some important things:Purchase your next book from a Black-owned bookstore:https://lithub.com/you-can-order-today-from-these-black-owned-independent-bookstores/* * *Please join us in donating to:Homeless Black Trans Women Fund:https://www.gofundme.com/f/homeless-black-trans-women-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link-tipThe Bail Project:https://secure.givelively.org/donate/the-bail-projectBlack Lives Matter:https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019NAACP Legal Defense Fund:https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.222261272.109646934.1591851099-1466641442.1591851099National Bail Out:https://secure.actblue.com/donate/national-bail-out-1?amount=$100Unicorn Riot:https://unicornriot.ninja/donate/* * *Some recommended Black-hosted and produced podcasts:Black Wall Street 1921Go Off, SisStill ProcessingDunzoSnap JudgementScam Goddess30 Something, Black, and GayEverybody Wants SomethingIt's Been a MinuteBlack History BuffTruth Be ToldStrong Black LeadWhy Won't You Date Me?1619Code Switch* * *Communication books mentioned in this episode:Nonviolent Communication:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/71730.Nonviolent_CommunicationNo Hard Feelings:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42734244-no-hard-feelings?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=P1ZTCbspyM&rank=1