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Death Cafe: Stupid Or Awful?
Death Cafe is sort of a coffee klatch for would-be coroners. At present, it’s more of a movement than a physical space, with pop-up Death Cafe’s in 31 countries. Here’s how Death Cafe defines itself: At a Death Cafe people, … Continue reading
Posted in Horrible Stuff, irritants, Rants
Tagged cunts, death, stupidity, things I hate
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2015 VMA Awards Exegesis
The horror, right? It was mostly non-stop horror, with the exception of Kanye West‘s comic turn. Poor Kanye! He could talk forever and never make sense. That is his genius. I tired to explain to my husband why I don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrities, irritants, News
Tagged awards, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift
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Sunday Night TV
Tonight we watched what my husband and I call ‘Our Sunday Shows.’ We’re like decrepit retiree’s, with nothing more exciting to do at night than watch TV. I can’t remember what young people do at night. Anyway, Sunday night is … Continue reading
And For Our Jewish Friends…
In my 20s, a hundred years ago, I remember enjoying newspaper ads for grocery stores that said “And For Our Jewish Friends,” with photos of Hanukkah or Passover food. I enjoyed what I felt was the discreet racism of “Our … Continue reading
Window Blinds: A Fight To The Death
We are moving box by box, until Monday when the moving truck comes to take the big stuff. The new house is nice, and a neighbor from across the street gave us a bottle of wine and some cookies to … Continue reading
2014 VMA Awards Exegesis
God, what an ordeal. I’m going directly to Beyonce to say: Why did everyone love this performance??? I really think I have never seen such an obnoxious display of self-importance in my whole life. “Welcome to my World?” Who gives … Continue reading
Taking A Stand
Everywhere I go online today, there is shit about Fifty Shades of Grey. I guess there’s a new trailer out, or maybe it’s the first trailer. I can’t tell you how good it feels to not be interested in this … Continue reading
Gucci Brings It
But why? Just tell me why! Look, just two of these monstrosities left. Shearling and goat hair, I can practically smell it. I predict the era of Eurotrash and disco coming back in full force, as if to say “I’ll … Continue reading
The Mighty Hipster
To paraphrase a quote misattributed to Mark Twain, Rumors of the death of the hipster are greatly exaggerated. How many times have you come across a snide appraisal of hipsters, whatever iteration hipster is current at the time, with the … Continue reading
Fashion Steal Of The Week
“A studded metallic heel elevates a beautifully embroidered silhouette in soft Italian fabric.” At $3895.00, these Dolce & Gabanna boots are a great deal. They are made of spandex, nylon and virgin wool, but lined in leather! Oooooh, right? … Continue reading