A Rose From the Shtetl

T-Shirt — “Fragrance Free Zone” Retro Graphic Tee This lightweight cotton tee carries a vintage-inspired graphic that reads “FRAGRANCE FREE ZONE” around a bold retro portrait....

Slow Cooker Loose Meat Coconut Curry This recipe exists because I had frozen ground beef, a can of coconut milk, and no interest in standing at a stove.... https://surlycakes.com/2026/06/11/slow-cooker-loose-meat-coconut-curry/

Rubenesque and Follicularly Gifted I am Rubenesque. I am follicularly gifted. I contain multitudes and also some cellulite and I've done my best to make peace with it despite the constant barrage of messaging telling me I should be different.... https://surlycakes.com/2026/06/10/rubenesque-and-follicularly-gifted/

Irreverent “Endless Triggers” T-Shirt — Migraine Awareness Graphic Tee This tee is a playful jab at the endless-summer cult — sun-faded nostalgia mixed with wink and attitude.... https://surlycakes.com/product/irreverent-endless-triggers-t-shirt-migraine-awareness-graphic-tee/

New Shirts in the Shop: More Chronic Illness Energy, More Retro Vibes Welcome to the t-shirt manifesto, for people who want their clothing to speak for them. Let the world know that you are not fine while keeping things breezy and stylish, because who needs energy when you have epic tees?... https://surlycakes.com/2026/06/09/new-shirts-in-the-shop-more-chronic-illness-energy-more-retro-vibes/

Cute Worm Headphones T-Shirt — Funny Music Lover Graphic Tee This lightweight cotton tee carries a tiny, rebellious sense of humor. A slightly alarmed pink worm wearing headphones sits center chest, tiny musical notes and a lightning bolt dancing above its head.... https://surlycakes.com/product/cute-worm-headphones-t-shirt-funny-music-lover-graphic-tee/

Migraine Brain T-Shirt — Chronic Migraine Awareness Tee Lightweight, breathable, and thoughtfully made—this softstyle tee speaks quietly but clearly: you live with migraine and you’re not ashamed to say it.... https://surlycakes.com/product/migraine-brain-t-shirt-chronic-migraine-awareness-tee/

Irreverent “Endless Triggers” T-Shirt — Migraine Awareness Graphic Tee This tee is a playful jab at the endless-summer cult — sun-faded nostalgia mixed with wink and attitude....

It’s All Good T-Shirt — Casual Positive Script Tee Soft, calm, and quietly confident — this lightweight tee reads like a small reminder to breathe. The flowing script across the chest says “It’s All Good” in a gentle blue, with a subtle secondary line that nudges perspective without shouting....

Resting Migraine Face T-Shirt — Funny Chronic Migraine Awareness Tee Soft, breathable, and unapologetically honest — this tee speaks for the days when migraine energy is low and humor keeps you going....

Migraine Brain T-Shirt — Chronic Migraine Awareness Tee Lightweight, breathable, and thoughtfully made—this softstyle tee speaks quietly but clearly: you live with migraine and you’re not ashamed to say it....

Fragrance Free Zone T-Shirt — Retro Allergy Awareness Tee This soft, lightweight tee wears like a cozy conversation starter. A bold retro poster-style print reads “FRAGRANCE FREE ZONE,” with sunburst graphics and a cheeky mid-century illustration — clear, uncompromising, and a little playful....

Orange Cat Monthly: June Edition Happy ek-ek-ek-ek, everyone. May your cats' bird-watching be enthusiastic and their understanding of windows remain hilariously absent....

Lessons from My Grandmother on Unrequited Creativity

Slather It On and Hope for the Best: A Review of Topical Pain Relief

The Flame and the Rainbow

The Day My Brain Stood Still