Ben
@thisguy74.bsky.social
Writer. Smart-ass. Born in South Alabama, living between humor and heart.
From crooked bangs to corduroy collars, the late ’70s and early ’80s had me serving looks I didn’t even know I owned. A little sneak peek into the stories behind these faces—coming soon in Sugar in My Britches. #SugarInMyBritches #MemoirInTheMaking #RetroVibes #QueerMemoir #SouthernStories
September 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
From crooked bangs to corduroy collars, the late ’70s and early ’80s had me serving looks I didn’t even know I owned. A little sneak peek into the stories behind these faces—coming soon in Sugar in My Britches. #SugarInMyBritches #MemoirInTheMaking #RetroVibes #QueerMemoir #SouthernStories
Coming home hits different when you’ve been through some things. The road is the same the same, but you’re not. This chapter’s closing with a front porch and a deep breath. #nextchapter #cominghome #southernlife
August 3, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Coming home hits different when you’ve been through some things. The road is the same the same, but you’re not. This chapter’s closing with a front porch and a deep breath. #nextchapter #cominghome #southernlife
San Diego tried to seduce me with perfect weather, street tacos, and a man named Chad who sells crystals out of his Prius. I barely escaped. Mentally, I’m still there.
#SanDiegoSaga #VacationUnhinged #TacoTrance #CrystalChad #BeachsideBreakdown #SeagullsJudgedMe #SoCalCultRecruit #PhotoDumpPanic #T
#SanDiegoSaga #VacationUnhinged #TacoTrance #CrystalChad #BeachsideBreakdown #SeagullsJudgedMe #SoCalCultRecruit #PhotoDumpPanic #T
August 3, 2025 at 9:42 PM
San Diego tried to seduce me with perfect weather, street tacos, and a man named Chad who sells crystals out of his Prius. I barely escaped. Mentally, I’m still there.
#SanDiegoSaga #VacationUnhinged #TacoTrance #CrystalChad #BeachsideBreakdown #SeagullsJudgedMe #SoCalCultRecruit #PhotoDumpPanic #T
#SanDiegoSaga #VacationUnhinged #TacoTrance #CrystalChad #BeachsideBreakdown #SeagullsJudgedMe #SoCalCultRecruit #PhotoDumpPanic #T
Writing down the gospel according to South Alabama.
#MemoirInProgress #SouthernStorytelling #GayAndSouthern #WritersOfTikTok #BookTok #LGBTQWriters #BlackAndWhiteVibes #SmallTownStories #QueerWriters
#MemoirInProgress #SouthernStorytelling #GayAndSouthern #WritersOfTikTok #BookTok #LGBTQWriters #BlackAndWhiteVibes #SmallTownStories #QueerWriters
August 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Writing down the gospel according to South Alabama.
#MemoirInProgress #SouthernStorytelling #GayAndSouthern #WritersOfTikTok #BookTok #LGBTQWriters #BlackAndWhiteVibes #SmallTownStories #QueerWriters
#MemoirInProgress #SouthernStorytelling #GayAndSouthern #WritersOfTikTok #BookTok #LGBTQWriters #BlackAndWhiteVibes #SmallTownStories #QueerWriters
Started with sweet tea and shame, ended up telling my story in full color. Still barefoot in spirit…just with better lighting. #queervoices #southernroots #lgbtqstories #thenandnow #FromTheSouthWithLove #WritersOfInstagram #MemoirMoments
August 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Started with sweet tea and shame, ended up telling my story in full color. Still barefoot in spirit…just with better lighting. #queervoices #southernroots #lgbtqstories #thenandnow #FromTheSouthWithLove #WritersOfInstagram #MemoirMoments
Some days just hit different. The laughs, the quiet moments, the people who make it all worth it. Glad I caught this one on camera. #DaysLikeThese #LukeCombsVibes #CountrySoul #SmallTownHeart #LifeInMotion #MomentsThatMatter #SouthernStorytelling #HeartstringsAndHarmony #GratefulFeels
August 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Some days just hit different. The laughs, the quiet moments, the people who make it all worth it. Glad I caught this one on camera. #DaysLikeThese #LukeCombsVibes #CountrySoul #SmallTownHeart #LifeInMotion #MomentsThatMatter #SouthernStorytelling #HeartstringsAndHarmony #GratefulFeels
Never thought I’d wrangle the chaos in my head onto paper—but here I am, 9 chapters deep and still going. Chapter 10’s a mystery, just like half my childhood. Might call it “Y’all Ain’t Ready.” Might call it therapy. Either way, it’s coming. #SoutherMemoir #southernstories #queerwriter
July 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Never thought I’d wrangle the chaos in my head onto paper—but here I am, 9 chapters deep and still going. Chapter 10’s a mystery, just like half my childhood. Might call it “Y’all Ain’t Ready.” Might call it therapy. Either way, it’s coming. #SoutherMemoir #southernstories #queerwriter
I’m part porch ghost, part coastal gremlin, blessin’ hearts and mindin’ mine. I’ll gas you up, hand you a cold drink, and vanish politely before the drama starts.
#SouthernFriedSoul #BlessAndDip #SunlitSpecter
#SouthernFriedSoul #BlessAndDip #SunlitSpecter
July 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I’m part porch ghost, part coastal gremlin, blessin’ hearts and mindin’ mine. I’ll gas you up, hand you a cold drink, and vanish politely before the drama starts.
#SouthernFriedSoul #BlessAndDip #SunlitSpecter
#SouthernFriedSoul #BlessAndDip #SunlitSpecter
June 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Just a bit of amateur watercoloring.
June 1, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Just a bit of amateur watercoloring.
Just dropping this here for future reference.
January 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Just dropping this here for future reference.
“Don’t fvck with me fellas.”
January 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
“Don’t fvck with me fellas.”
A little eye candy to prepare you for tomorrow’s gorging. #thanksgiving2024
November 28, 2024 at 2:19 AM
A little eye candy to prepare you for tomorrow’s gorging. #thanksgiving2024
Here’s a pic of my fur child to make your Monday a little better. That is all. Scroll on. #jeebs #catlovers #catlife
November 18, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Here’s a pic of my fur child to make your Monday a little better. That is all. Scroll on. #jeebs #catlovers #catlife
