Photo by Judy Ng, TNG Flickr Pool

The week after holiday is always feels about 100 times longer than normal. The first week back after two weeks of vacation feels about 500 times longer. So I’m sure you can all imagine how I’m feeling right now: T.G.I.F. I’m really excited for a weekend of rest, relaxation and drinking some wine while I watch Little Women during the season’s first snowfall. Because that’s how I roll.

Anyway, here’s what you missed on TNG, to read while your wine is mulling:

In Commentary

• Jean, Not Your Average Prom Queen, let you know when your brother might be a D-Bag.
• Corey gave us a Christmas tale from his Little Black Book.
• In The Adventures of the Boi Wonder, Levi goes shopping–which isn’t always so easy.
• During my travels, I had to decide whether to come out to my seat buddy. Here the story In The Ladies’ Room.
• Adam gave us his tips on How To Avoid The Holiday Blues.

In Arts

• The Indie Rock Fag, Zack, highlighted some of his favorite classic rock LPs.
• Check out this week’s featured photographer, John Foster Cartwright.
• In Cinespastic, John gave us his review of The Fantastic Mr. Fox.
• Rohan took us through our New Music Roundup, and started us off on his list of the top 25 records of 2009.
• Zack gayed up a TS Eliot poem in Zack’s Ramblings.

In Culture/Politics

• Jolly set his Global Gaze on HIV/AIDS across the globe in honor of World AIDS Day.
• In Gay Geekery, Jack introduced us to some trans-centric fan fiction.
• Michael recommended you stay warm this winter with a delicious lentil soup.
• Contributor LB broke the news that the DC City Council voted to legalize gay marriage!
• Zack’s Mom gave advice about enlisting your family in our shared struggle for civil rights.

In Events

• And as, always, what to do in TNG cities around the country: DC, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles.  Your city not listed? Get involved.