The Spinsters, your charming hosts of this blog, are three twenty-something writers from Texas. They enjoy pancakes, BBC period dramas, and getting crunk. You can contact them at ConfederacyOfSpinsters@gmail.com. Thanks for reading! We think you’re hot.
Love,
Grace, Kate, & Mae
spin·ster/ˈspinstər/ Noun: An unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage who is wise in the ways of the world and knows how to properly wield a parasol.
this blog is fantastic! I am excited to keep following it! Kate, best of luck with the online dating…it took me months but I found my amazing fiance on one (even after deleting my account since I hated the process)
Thank you! So far no fiance but I have met some really nice guys. Tho I’m inclined to agree that the process of the online dating is not fun, not fun at all.
Thanks so much, Rachel! You’re in good company up in Dallas – despite our strident efforts to get her to move down, our dear Kate is still living 3 hours away in your fair city. We will keep on trying though…
Thanks, Jenni! I’m so glad you found us (and sent Eek our way)! Also, does the Ag in your username perhaps stand for Aggie? If you’re of the Texas A&M variety, Kate & I wish you a very loud: Whoop!
I followed my sister-in-arms here. I think part of the problem is that for most of human history men have held the power, and women have competed against each other in order to gain access to that power through marriage- and by ‘access to power’ I mean security, at the very least. In many cultures, therefore, women have been conditioned to view each other as rivals on a very personal and instinctual level. It’s sad- I’d like to believe it’s conditioning, in general, and not something that is inherent in the fairer sex. Haha, that last part was a joke.
Eek, thank you so much for stopping by and your excellent point. I agree 100% – we’ve had to fight so hard for every accomplishment & bit of power for so long. Unfortunately, so much of that fighting had to be amongst ourselves.
Have you heard of the book How To Be A Woman by Caitlin Moran? It’s a UK published book that won’t officially be out here until May 2012. Not only is she hilarious, but she talk a lot about feminism & the reasons behind certain gender issues. She brings up exactly what you’ve said and it was one of the most brilliant book chapters I’ve ever read. I think you’d probably laugh and nod just as much as I did.
I’m going to be honest….i first saw the title to your blog and gasped. But i must say, since i ran into your blog today i have NOT STOPPED READING. I guess we can say i’m hooked. You guys are great. I myself am 30…something, single and dating AND loving it. I also have a 10 year old, so needless to say, its a challenge. But i look forward to reading about your adventures, it’s like you guys are in my head.
I just started my own adventures in blogging and i hope you’ll follow me. Ciao!
Thank you so, so much for all the reading! It’s so nice to know there are awesome, like-minded women out there. I just read your first blog post and can’t wait for more! You have a very new and very excited follower.
loving your work spinsters! Has the UK period drama ‘Downton Abbey’ been screened in the US? Its a tv series and is oh so good – loads of pent up lust, tension, misunderstandings!
Oh, Lydia, I can tell we’re going to get along famously! Downtown Abbey is like my televised crack. They’ve only broadcast the first season over here, but we’re waiting with baited breath for January, when the new episodes will show. You’re so right – all that sexual tension and drama! It’s just dreamy. Not to mention the clothes, which I pretty much swoon over every episode.
Crunk is, technically, crazy drunk. We don’t really like to get crazy drunk though (much anyway), it’s become more of a “Let’s have fun!” expression. It’s also just something you hear a lot in rap songs.
Absolutely love what I’ve read so far girls! Even though I’m all the way on the other side of the world – it’s the same story here in New Zealand. Following
yes my primary blog afaatoiafoto.wordpress.com…. it’s definitley active – not sure why it would say deleted :/ Yes finally getting the hang of the blogsphere
I love your blog, gals! I hope to get some motivation and discipline to create my own soon! Us twenty- something girls have a lot swirling around in our minds and its refreshing to see that I’m not alone in that. Happy New Year!
Hi girls!
I really have a lot of fun with your blog!
(I’m a in my ’40s, so there’s a lot of stuff I not into, but I laugh a lot reading you),
Happy new year!!
xoxo
Carla http://apasionadablog.wordpress.com/
As silly and chainmail-ish as it may seem I have nomiated you for an award, because while you more then deserve it you blog means something special to me. Thanks
Nominate 15 fellow bloggers.
Inform the bloggers of their nomination.
Share 7 random things about yourself.
Thank the blogger who nominated you.
Add the Versatile Blog Award logo on your blog post.
I love this blog so much, I get so excited when there’s a new post. I almost wish I could be part of it, hahah (wishfull thinking) but it’s so great; thank you so much x
so glad i found your blog.
the whole pancakes thing… well i’ve got my own theory about pancakes. something i developed in my 20′s…
keep writing and i’m glad i started following you.
cheers
lynn http://www.56menandothermistakes.com
I have a hard time not following clearly made out lists, and this list said to nominate bloggers with a sunshine award, and I immediately thought of you three. But I didn’t want to put any blogger award pressure on you guys, so I wasn’t sure I should mention it. But I figured, it can’t hurt to say that I really like reading all of your postings! http://absurdlynerdly.wordpress.com/2012/03/12/my-first-ever-blogger-award/
HI! I am new to your blog, but let me just say, I LOVE it. It’s funny and interesting, everything a gay boy dreams of reading about. Though it is clear it’s directed to women, I see no problem in me reading this! Right? luv ya! (That last question was so stereotypical to gays).
Hi, I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award – I’m sure you’ve been nominated before, don’t feel obliged to do anything more than just accept it as a compliment! Details here: http://theycallmebetty.com/2012/03/16/831/
Hi there! Thanks for following my blog Just wanted to drop a quick note and let you know that I have moved over to wordpress.org, so to continue receiving updates, you may have to sign up via email or RSS at http://ringfingertanline.com
Confusing, I know… but worth it
Hey I nominated you all for the Kreativ Blogger award today. It’s like a chain letter and in that way, weird, but I thought it was a good way to recognize other blogs I enjoy and wanted to give a shout out to your blog. I also live in Austin- maybe someday we’ll meet. Just wanted you to know you were recognized and that I like your blog a lot. Don’t feel like you have to continue the award chain thing if you don’t want to- no obligation- seriously.
Thanks, Liza Wolff-Francis, Matrifocal Point
Hey ladies! I’ve nominated you for a One Lovely Blog award because y’all rock. My post will be published tomorrow, but basically you write a post linking the person who nominated you, list 7 things about yourself, and then select a handful of others to nominate and list them on your post.
I figured you ladies had already been nominated but wow, there are tons in your comment section. So you can take this as another compliment on how awesome your blog is and another plug for people to follow you Once again the One Lovely Blog Award http://whereismybeach.wordpress.com/2012/09/10/83/
you girls better watch it! you are gonna attract life partners who love you for who you are! LOL
I wasn’t a spinster but I was a young widow and now I am married to an awesome guy 20 yrs younger than me and I make no friggin excuses… living in the Bible Belt we are pretty much ostracized.
I love to innocently say in my totally fake southern accent, “I prayed for true love! and God answered with R, who am I to reject God?” Ever see a computer get trapped in a logic loop? Fun stuff.
Hey! Just wanted to let ya’ll know that I love your blog! I love it so much, in fact, that I’ve nominated you for the “One Lovely Blog” award, even though I’m sure it’s not your first nomination Check it out here: http://bekahgraham.wordpress.com/2012/10/15/blog-awards/
Thanks for all the many wonderful posts!
I AM hot! Finally…validation and appreciation. Thanks Girl Contrary for the into.
That Girl on the Contrary is such a card.
this blog is fantastic! I am excited to keep following it! Kate, best of luck with the online dating…it took me months but I found my amazing fiance on one
(even after deleting my account since I hated the process)
http://www.turtleinseattle.wordpress.com
Thank you! So far no fiance but I have met some really nice guys. Tho I’m inclined to agree that the process of the online dating is not fun, not fun at all.
Y’all are pretty hilarious, I think we’re living the same lives…you in Austin, me in Dallas. Keep it up- I look forward to reading more!
Thanks so much, Rachel! You’re in good company up in Dallas – despite our strident efforts to get her to move down, our dear Kate is still living 3 hours away in your fair city. We will keep on trying though…
Just found this blog and loving it! Keep up the great writing.
Hiiiiiiiiiii. I’m here.
YAY!!! Glad you found it!
Thanks, Jenni! I’m so glad you found us (and sent Eek our way)! Also, does the Ag in your username perhaps stand for Aggie? If you’re of the Texas A&M variety, Kate & I wish you a very loud: Whoop!
I followed my sister-in-arms here. I think part of the problem is that for most of human history men have held the power, and women have competed against each other in order to gain access to that power through marriage- and by ‘access to power’ I mean security, at the very least. In many cultures, therefore, women have been conditioned to view each other as rivals on a very personal and instinctual level. It’s sad- I’d like to believe it’s conditioning, in general, and not something that is inherent in the fairer sex. Haha, that last part was a joke.
Eek, thank you so much for stopping by and your excellent point. I agree 100% – we’ve had to fight so hard for every accomplishment & bit of power for so long. Unfortunately, so much of that fighting had to be amongst ourselves.
Have you heard of the book How To Be A Woman by Caitlin Moran? It’s a UK published book that won’t officially be out here until May 2012. Not only is she hilarious, but she talk a lot about feminism & the reasons behind certain gender issues. She brings up exactly what you’ve said and it was one of the most brilliant book chapters I’ve ever read. I think you’d probably laugh and nod just as much as I did.
Thanks again for reading!
I’m going to be honest….i first saw the title to your blog and gasped. But i must say, since i ran into your blog today i have NOT STOPPED READING. I guess we can say i’m hooked. You guys are great. I myself am 30…something, single and dating AND loving it. I also have a 10 year old, so needless to say, its a challenge. But i look forward to reading about your adventures, it’s like you guys are in my head.
I just started my own adventures in blogging and i hope you’ll follow me. Ciao!
http://beachlifefla.wordpress.com
Thank you so, so much for all the reading! It’s so nice to know there are awesome, like-minded women out there. I just read your first blog post and can’t wait for more! You have a very new and very excited follower.
loving your work spinsters! Has the UK period drama ‘Downton Abbey’ been screened in the US? Its a tv series and is oh so good – loads of pent up lust, tension, misunderstandings!
Oh, Lydia, I can tell we’re going to get along famously! Downtown Abbey is like my televised crack. They’ve only broadcast the first season over here, but we’re waiting with baited breath for January, when the new episodes will show. You’re so right – all that sexual tension and drama! It’s just dreamy. Not to mention the clothes, which I pretty much swoon over every episode.
ohmygodicannotwaitforit! ::breathes::
I love Downton Abbey. Why can’t I find velvet jackets with embroidered trim like Maggie Smith wears?
Nice. Looking forward to reading more.
So, what’s crunk? I’m way past twenty. Take care, Kate (O. Cooper)
Thanks, Kate! We’re glad you’re here!
Crunk is, technically, crazy drunk. We don’t really like to get crazy drunk though (much anyway), it’s become more of a “Let’s have fun!” expression. It’s also just something you hear a lot in rap songs.
Frequently featured in “dirty south” rap.
That is a lovely name!
I’m now officially your fan! I just subscribed to this blog, and I’m sooo looking forward to your future posts!!!
Thanks, Mika!! We’re so, so happy to have you as a follower! You are beyond neat.
I’m male but I’ll gladly read this blog.
We freely welcome male spinsters! I think they call you lot bachelors, but we’re happy to have you in the club, no matter. Thanks for reading!
I think you’re hot, too! Great blog you have here.
Aww, thanks Hook! Mutual thoughts of hotness are the best.
Absolutely love what I’ve read so far girls! Even though I’m all the way on the other side of the world – it’s the same story here in New Zealand. Following
Thanks, Ana! We look forward to seeing you around here.
(Btw, do you have another blog? The link says your account is deleted?)
yes my primary blog afaatoiafoto.wordpress.com…. it’s definitley active – not sure why it would say deleted :/ Yes finally getting the hang of the blogsphere
I like what happens here.
I love your blog, gals! I hope to get some motivation and discipline to create my own soon! Us twenty- something girls have a lot swirling around in our minds and its refreshing to see that I’m not alone in that. Happy New Year!
Hi girls!
I really have a lot of fun with your blog!
(I’m a in my ’40s, so there’s a lot of stuff I not into, but I laugh a lot reading you),
Happy new year!!
xoxo
Carla
http://apasionadablog.wordpress.com/
Hello ladies! Why not end the year with a few kudos? I’ve nominated you for the Kreativ Blogger Award! (see http://thursdaymorningmeditations.wordpress.com/2011/12/27/kreativbloggeraward/ for more info). Thanks for your wildly entertaining musings! And Happy New Year! ~M
I nominated your blog for the 7×7 Link Award. Whoo hoo! Or maybe you’ve had it before so it’s not that exciting. Visit http://solomonian.wordpress.com/2011/12/29/winners-wear-kittens-as-house-slippers/ to see you what this awesome acceptance/bestowment process consists of.
As silly and chainmail-ish as it may seem I have nomiated you for an award, because while you more then deserve it you blog means something special to me. Thanks
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I nominated A Confederacy of Spinsters for the Versatile Blogger Award!
Go here to see your nomination on my blog:
http://bluebirdblvd.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/bluebird-blvd-won-two-awards/
The rules of the award are:
Nominate 15 fellow bloggers.
Inform the bloggers of their nomination.
Share 7 random things about yourself.
Thank the blogger who nominated you.
Add the Versatile Blog Award logo on your blog post.
I like y’all’s style, fun reads (even for a dude)
I love this blog so much, I get so excited when there’s a new post. I almost wish I could be part of it, hahah (wishfull thinking) but it’s so great; thank you so much x
Even had I not fallen in love with this blog through my recent perusal, I’d be subscribing for the sake of the “About Me.”
Consider me a fan! And a fellow twenty-something spinster! Pancakes and BBC period dramas? Yes, please!
so glad i found your blog.
the whole pancakes thing… well i’ve got my own theory about pancakes. something i developed in my 20′s…
keep writing and i’m glad i started following you.
cheers
lynn
http://www.56menandothermistakes.com
I nominated your blog for the One Lovely Blog award!
http://clipsnark.wordpress.com/2012/02/07/one-lovely-blog/
you guys crack me up! thanks!
I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Thanks for always keeping me entertained!
http://pearlessence.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/versatile-blogger-award-2012-02/
A fan of everything. What up to other twenty something year old dating misfits!
I have a hard time not following clearly made out lists, and this list said to nominate bloggers with a sunshine award, and I immediately thought of you three. But I didn’t want to put any blogger award pressure on you guys, so I wasn’t sure I should mention it. But I figured, it can’t hurt to say that I really like reading all of your postings! http://absurdlynerdly.wordpress.com/2012/03/12/my-first-ever-blogger-award/
HI! I am new to your blog, but let me just say, I LOVE it. It’s funny and interesting, everything a gay boy dreams of reading about. Though it is clear it’s directed to women, I see no problem in me reading this! Right? luv ya! (That last question was so stereotypical to gays).
Our blog is for everyone and anyone!!! Thanks for reading!
Hi, I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award – I’m sure you’ve been nominated before, don’t feel obliged to do anything more than just accept it as a compliment! Details here: http://theycallmebetty.com/2012/03/16/831/
Hi there! Thanks for following my blog
Just wanted to drop a quick note and let you know that I have moved over to wordpress.org, so to continue receiving updates, you may have to sign up via email or RSS at http://ringfingertanline.com
Confusing, I know… but worth it
Hello! I’ve awarded you the Liebster Award! Go to.. http://misswanderingjew.wordpress.com/2012/04/17/addalittlesunshine/ for details
I’m not actually sure if you fall into this category, but I love you ladies anyway.
Hey I nominated you all for the Kreativ Blogger award today. It’s like a chain letter and in that way, weird, but I thought it was a good way to recognize other blogs I enjoy and wanted to give a shout out to your blog. I also live in Austin- maybe someday we’ll meet. Just wanted you to know you were recognized and that I like your blog a lot. Don’t feel like you have to continue the award chain thing if you don’t want to- no obligation- seriously.
Thanks, Liza Wolff-Francis, Matrifocal Point
I hope you post more about BBC Dramas. I love watching those! The Masterpiece Classic Version is my fave.
Hey ladies! I’ve nominated you for a One Lovely Blog award because y’all rock.
My post will be published tomorrow, but basically you write a post linking the person who nominated you, list 7 things about yourself, and then select a handful of others to nominate and list them on your post.
Happy writing!
Hey ladies,
I have nominated your blog for the “One Lovely Blog Award”. I don’t know if this is just some chain mail crap, but I think it’s kind of fun. Check here for more detail: http://26datesin2012.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/spreading-some-love/
XO, Christina
NOMINATION!!! Please copy and paste award from my site here and follow the rules to accept (it’s OK if you choose not to): http://fortyteencandles.wordpress.com/2012/07/17/you-like-me-you-really-like-me/
finally found PURRRfection here!!!
had a thought last night about adding a love/dating bit to my own blog!
love this!
http://www.godsavethechicplz.wordpress.com
your blog is amazingly effortless. And it fragrances familiarity.
love it.
I nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award here: http://sanityandcigarettes.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/one-lovely-blog-award-and-nominations/
I nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger(s) Award. You can read the nomination here: http://anneksmith.wordpress.com/2012/08/25/winner-of-the-beautiful-blogger-award/. Happy blogging!
Just nominated you for the Liebster Blog Award
http://smilescavenger.wordpress.com/2012/09/02/liebster-award/
I figured you ladies had already been nominated but wow, there are tons in your comment section. So you can take this as another compliment on how awesome your blog is and another plug for people to follow you
Once again the One Lovely Blog Award http://whereismybeach.wordpress.com/2012/09/10/83/
Hey
I’ve nominated you for the liebster blog award http://mystudentstruggles.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/the-liebster-blog-award/ 
I see you’ve already been nominated but here – have another 
lol
you girls better watch it! you are gonna attract life partners who love you for who you are! LOL
I wasn’t a spinster but I was a young widow and now I am married to an awesome guy 20 yrs younger than me and I make no friggin excuses… living in the Bible Belt we are pretty much ostracized.
I love to innocently say in my totally fake southern accent, “I prayed for true love! and God answered with R, who am I to reject God?” Ever see a computer get trapped in a logic loop? Fun stuff.
Hey! Just wanted to let ya’ll know that I love your blog! I love it so much, in fact, that I’ve nominated you for the “One Lovely Blog” award, even though I’m sure it’s not your first nomination
Check it out here:
http://bekahgraham.wordpress.com/2012/10/15/blog-awards/
Thanks for all the many wonderful posts!
I loved your blog so I gave you an award!
http://notsosexinthecity.wordpress.com/2012/10/17/the-addictive-blog-award/
Hey guys! I’ve chosen your blog for my upcoming Follow Friday post, so keep an eye out for that, ya? Keep on writing!