April 22, 2023, 5 p.m.

What's your tactical ballgown?

rinsemiddlebliss

Hi friends,

I wrote a new blog post that you might enjoy. I just finished reading Promises Stronger Than Darkness by Charlie Jane Anders. It's the last novel in a young adult space opera trilogy. My post isn't a review, but it does start with an idea from the novel that stuck with me, the tactical ballgown. Here's a little excerpt:

An icebreaker is a pickup line for making friends. Like a pickup line, it immediately signals your intention. "What's your tactical ballgown?" could be a great icebreaker.

What's your tactical ballgown? Utterances that undermine their own purpose and clothing that’s the right amount of too much

Thanks for reading and see you on the internet!

AK

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