Chanel Dubofsky talks to a handful of different childfree men about how their choices are perceived in the culture.

The Book of Ecclesiastes for optimists.

An open apology note from Ani DiFranco.

Abigail Welhouse talks with author Francesca Lia Block about the legacy of Weetzie Bat.

Our nut allergy correspondent, Sarah Robert, presents a sad update to her ongoing nut allergy coverage. Get it together, Sarah's mom! Nut allergies, man.

Nicole Dieker helps you identify if you are in a Noel Streatfeild novel. Spoilers: you're really naturally good at things without taking a lesson.

Tyler Gillespie and his grandma tested a bunch of sparkling juices, for those of you who can't/don't wanna drink booze on New Year's Eve.

Tracy Chapman and Alice Walker used to go out out (with each other) in the 1990s.

The Toast presents a selection of delightful information in the form of a link roundup.

The Toast sadly celebrates this, the last day you can stream all of "Kids in the Hall" on Netflix.

The Toast's Christmas open thread. We'll be here for your holiday grievances.

Jade Sylvan tells the story of how she and the other two members of her queer poly triad went to buy a bed off Craigslist.

Lyette Mercier brings a little Edward Gorey and a lot of "Elf on the Shelf" distaste to your Christmas.

Hunting for witches with an angry old man.

Liz Labacz shares the story of how her artistic vision was decimated by the Macarena.