written by Erica

“What exactly are we celebrating? Good question. The Catholics generally think of it as a feast before the fast of Lent. Personally, I’m celebrating the simple magic of being alive. ”

Guess the hidden 5-letter (queer slang) word.

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Shared with Newsletter Subscribers on Jan 9, 2026

Find all the hidden words in the grid.
Each puzzle includes one “spangram” and several shorter words connected by the theme.

written by Megan

“A great way to hit the reset button, at least in my opinion, is to go on a trip. By this I mean any kind of trip. It could be a trip downtown to your favorite hang, a trip to another city near you that you’ve been wanting to visit for a while, or it could even be a bigger trip of the international variety. If you’ve been toying with going somewhere big and new lately but don’t know where to begin, I’ve got you!”

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Shared with Newsletter Subscribers on Dec 1, 2025

Guess the hidden 5-letter (queer slang) word.

written by Valerie
“For the first time, I wanted to explore different kinds of relationships. I stripped my mom and dad of their responsibility to be loving caregivers in my life, and my friends became more than just fellow “gits” (sh***y teenagers) at school. They became my people. We would laugh, cry, create, argue, then resolve. Most importantly, we would love.”

Part of our “How We Quamp” series — a peek into the social norms that shape Quamp Qulture.

“…what happens when honesty meets curiosity, and rest remains the priority?”

written by Tegwen

“here’s the truth: We [the team] only understand about half of each other's references, and we love it that way. We have different identities, lived experiences, and backgrounds, but we all share this specific something... “

“A fresh lavender breeze drifts by as your feet rest by the main pool. Two sun chairs down, you notice a crisp page turn…”