Author Archives: Sister Wolf

June 6

In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present. –Sir Francis Bacon

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Rocking the Prom Dress

I wore this silk chiffon prom dress on Friday night and felt like a fairy princess. I was smugly thinking “Ha, not bad for 68!” but then I remembered that I’m 58. At the end of the evening, I had … Continue reading

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Fear

I’m not afraid of snakes, spiders or bees. I’m not afraid of death. I’m just afraid of everything else. Today, I was afraid to walk down my driveway because I saw a Thing that looked like a cat but wouldn’t … Continue reading

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Still Talking Shit

When Max first showed me this tape from Cabaret Night at NYU, back in 1995, I was hooked. I played it for all my friends, and my two-year old son would always ask, “Why is everyone laughing?” It’s the best … Continue reading

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Effortless

Okay, fine, at first glance they’re ugly but wait for the description: “A softly pleated waistband flows into an effortless, wide-leg silhouette on these denim culottes.” We’ve all come to associate “effortless” with “chic,” so maybe our brains are supposed … Continue reading

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Don’t Torture Children

Tonight I watched a news story about the Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC), a residential facility for autistic and other children with behavioral problems. It is known as a school of last resort and has a controversial history. Whatever the fuck … Continue reading

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Beyonce and The Scream

Th other day, my nephew R was visiting and I asked him if he’d seen or heard about Beyonce‘s wacky Met Gala dress. Since R is one of the most culturally literate people I’ve ever met, it was a reasonable … Continue reading

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50 Shades of Silly

Does everyone know about “Fifty Shades of Grey?” It’s a wildly popular new novel that women are reading discreetly and openly, according to their relative shame or bravado about enjoying middlebrow porn. I had no idea what the story was … Continue reading

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Douche or Dreamboat?

I can’t tell you how many times I have seen this picture and thought, “Who the fuck is this guy and why is he everywhere?” I have just now inadvertently  discovered his identity: Francois Verkerk, a model. I was pretty sure … Continue reading

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Goodbye to Levon Helm

If you don’t love the Band, you’re not a lover of music. Whatever genres you prefer, there is simply no denying the gorgeous soulful freewheeling and majestic sound of the Band, from Big Pink and the Basement tapes onward. Listening … Continue reading

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