Category Archives: irritants

Judith Butler: Gender Schmender

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Sister Wolf

If you’re unacquainted with Judith Butler, you’re in for a real treat. Judith Butler “is an American philosopher and gender studies scholar whose work has influenced political philosophy, ethics, and the fields of third-wave feminism, queer theory, and literary theory.” … Continue reading →

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Midweek Hatefest

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Sister Wolf

This morning I said “I hate you” to my toothpaste, and I meant it. Every time I use it, the tube needs to be unclogged. It’s been a while since I last said I Hate You to an inanimate object, … Continue reading →

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All the Words!

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Sister Wolf

Annual lists of new words are usually a treasure trove of portmanteau and tech slang, with something for everyone to screech “EW!” about. The American Dialect Society’s list for 2022 is rich in both, predominately youth culture slang that slipped … Continue reading →

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Voracious Content Consumer

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Sister Wolf

A few weeks ago, the New York Times published a long piece about an awful socialite nobody’s ever heard of and called her “The New Queen of L.A.” One of the descriptive terms applied to her that I enjoyed was:  … Continue reading →

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The Passion of the Wordist

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Sister Wolf

I have already complained about my trouble retrieving words, and about my senility, which is currently resulting in the escalating loss of jewelry and household objects. But here’s something new: Along with the loss of my vocabulary, is an increased … Continue reading →

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Things to Feel Good About

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Sister Wolf

Surprise, I’m focusing on the positive! Because there are still good things, and here’s a short list.  Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian Isn’t this fantastic! Who could have imagined this?? When she broke up with Kanye, it seemed preordained that … Continue reading →

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Enough With The Fucking Scarf!*

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Sister Wolf

God, what will it take to make Taylor Swift stop bitching about guys who broke up with her? Why is it such a crime?? Can anyone think of another female vocalist who complained so much about being dumped? If you … Continue reading →

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The Sigil Papers: An Adventure in Customer Service

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Sister Wolf

I ordered a perfume sample and got the wrong one. A journey into the dark heart of a Mad Tea-party ensued:   Hi Joanne, I’m the founder and creative director of Sigil and I wanted to say thank you for … Continue reading →

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MTV Awards Pop Culture Quiz

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Sister Wolf

I’m sorry but I can’t do my annual exegesis. I kept missing key performances/debacles, but I saw enough to inspire this quiz. Ready? 1. What is the difference between Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker? 2. Why is Doja Cat? … Continue reading →

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Is This Happening to You?

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Sister Wolf

I’m having a big fight with my sister but I don’t have to worry about her reading this because the fight was about her refusal to read my blog. I don’t feel she’s obliged to read my blog. I’m just … Continue reading →

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