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In response to my last post about rock bands, I received the following comment by someone using the name Gene Simmons: i hate that old dried up cunt, the one who ´s son died ~ Here are my thoughts. It’s wrong to attack … Continue reading
The Tyranny of Beauty
This photo in the Daily Mail is accompanied by the tragic story of twins who have suffered from anorexia for twenty years. It’s a disturbing story that touches on sibling rivalry, parental enabling, and the failure of all mechanisms to … Continue reading
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Fashion Trends: No Idea
Does anyone remember when I was obsessed with leather shorts? That was another me who is long gone. But check out Yoko Ono wearing leather shorts at the Canne Film Festival! What an early-adopter she was. It’s a relief to … Continue reading
Scary, icky and risky: Let’s Do it
I-BRITE Eye Whitening is a new cosmetic procedure if your eyes seem kind of blah. Maybe the whites of your eyes aren’t as bright and flawless as a toddler’s. But why should you suffer this indignity?! Why not have those tiny veins … Continue reading
Patti and Perspective
On Saturday, I met my Living Idol, Patti Smith, and I was crushed that she didn’t ask to be my best friend. She was actually perfectly nice, and autographed an old book of her poetry for me, but the distance … Continue reading
Life Goes On
Isn’t is weird to see people going on about their business while a disaster devastates one part of the world and a ruthless massacre takes place somewhere else? If you follow twitter, the incongruous tweets illustrate how most people go right … Continue reading
What Do We Want From Charlie Sheen?
Even though we’re sick of him, admit it, we’re not through with him. There’s already an app to block out Sheen and Sheenisms, so you’ll never have to see his name or face again online. At the same time, there is a … Continue reading
What Would David Bowie Do?
Once upon a time, a belligerent German who I will call “Herr Mengele” decided to send out threatening letters to a large group of bloggers around the word, demanding money for infringing on his ‘copyright’. The bloggers, along with a … Continue reading
Grammys 2011 for Dummies
Just quickly: Rhianna needs to take up prostitution and get it over with. Lady Gaga needs to get the fuck over herself. J Lo needs to lose the hair extensions and her creepy husband. Mick Jagger needs to eat and … Continue reading
The Mystery of it All
What’s the point of being Calvin Klein if all it gets you is this 21 year old porn model??