Monthly Archives: December 2009

Pain in my Heart

Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the breastbone. It’s extremely painful and feels like a heart attack that won’t go away. The first time I had it, I called 911 and in the ambulance … Continue reading

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Mrs. Palin is Smart Enough, You Splineless Elitists

So much to love here! “How come nobody asked whether Joe Biden has the experience?” Hahahahahahaha!

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Scary New Items at Shopbop

I was a little taken aback this morning by this number (above,) the Tribal Beat Dress, among Shopbop‘s new arrivals. Is this Head Jutting Girl? I can’t even tell! Then, by a different “Designer” but on the same unfortunate theme, … Continue reading

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Finding vs Buying

Let’s say you buy a hideous green leather YSL jacket on eBay for $320.   And it’s listed as:   “VTG Yves Saint Laurent Art Deco Cropped Leather Jacket.” Should you boast that you “found” it on eBay? To my mind, you … Continue reading

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Nursing Home Outrage, Part II

Back in October, I had a first-hand experience of conditions at a Los Angeles nursing home. I was stunned by the blatant inhumanity: I don’t know what else to call it. How can this shit go on? How can people … Continue reading

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The Broken Dryer: A Poll

Here’s the situation: Tonight, my ex-husband came over to visit and offered to wash a fluffy foot-thing. (Don’t ask, but the tag says it’s washable.) I offered to wash it but he insisted on doing it. He probably thought he’d … Continue reading

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The Tavi Problem

It’s taken me a long time to gather my courage to address the Tavi Problem.   As her celebrity increases, I keep wondering why nobody brings up the subject of autism. Aspergers Syndrome is a condition on the autistic spectrum, often … Continue reading

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Almost Prada, And Yet…

At first glance, the Obscene Boot by Jeffrey Campbell looks like an almost acceptable knock-off of those stupid thigh high garter boots by Prada. But then…. the horror of the side view! Jesus! This kind of thing could cause a … Continue reading

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The Saddest Shoes in the World

These shoes make me want to cry.   They look like a pre-school project. Which is usually a good thing. But not when they cost $1,605. How long before those cheap little rhinestones start to fall off? If shoes can feel … Continue reading

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Let Me Count the Ways, Mrs. P

How do I hate thee… how could anyone not hate thee? This reliance on Trig as a crowd pleaser during Mrs. P’s book tour is driving me nuts with helpless rage. Even though the baby is so clearly a prop, … Continue reading

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