Author Archives: Sister Wolf

What a Fucking Bastard

Posted on April 28, 2006 by Sister Wolf

Today in the Los Angeles Times, I read about a New York “producer” named Eric Steel, whose documentary “The Bridge” will screen this weekend at a film fetival in San Francisco. Steel and his “crew” used concealed cameras to film … Continue reading →

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Mothers Who Kill

Posted on April 26, 2006 by Sister Wolf

I’ve always been fascinated by mothers who kill. I don’t feel this is necessarily connected to my own mother’s bouts of rage against my existence, which she viewed as a “curse” on her. I was never afraid she would harm … Continue reading →

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Cremation: Not All Fun and Games

Posted on April 18, 2006 by Sister Wolf

I was pretty satisfied with the idea of being cremated until I read a story about a fracas over a 450 pound dead woman. Her county provides free cremation for the indigent, but only up to 300 pounds. Her son … Continue reading →

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Trip to the Vatican by Riesa Reznor*

Posted on April 9, 2006 by Sister Wolf

i have been to the vatican. I have to say, the tour was quite hard to enjoy. it was not a tour. it was a line down the street to get in, and athen once you get in there is … Continue reading →

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Nutcase of the Month

Posted on April 7, 2006 by Sister Wolf

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A chiropractor who claims he can treat anyone by reaching back in time to when an injury occurred has attracted the attention of state regulators. The Ohio State Chiropractic Board, in a notice of hearing, has accused … Continue reading →

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Why Can’t Americans Learn How to Bring Down a Government, Godammit?

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Sister Wolf

   End job law in 10 days or face chaos, French PM told French unions and student leaders yesterday gave the government 10 days to scrap its youth employment law, or face renewed strikes and protests. Roused by 3 million … Continue reading →

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Dear Abby Chastity Belt

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Sister Wolf

For a brief shining moment or two, I was blessed with the opportunity to work for “Dear Abby“, the beloved newspaper advice columnist. For many years, the column has been written by the daughter of the original “Abby”, who is … Continue reading →

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Spring/Summer Fashion Bulletin

Posted on March 27, 2006 by Sister Wolf

   It’s that time again: The fashion world demands that you buy ten essential items to ensure  looking as awful as possible. Let me simplify the New Look: 1. Norma Kamali is back! It was bad the first time around, and … Continue reading →

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CUTE LITTLE ART GALLERY

Posted on March 23, 2006 by Sister Wolf

   Look how cool this is: A miniature version of the smallest art gallery in existence (which can be seen currently at the Tate in London.) My favorite of the miniature installations is this set of signs. I wish someone … Continue reading →

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Stupid New Word of the Week

Posted on March 19, 2006 by Sister Wolf

heteronormative : Those punitive rules (social, familial and legal) that force us to conform to hegemonic, heterosexual standards for identity. Get it? No? Okay, try this: It’s a word to use when you’re trying to make people feel bad about … Continue reading →

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