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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
Dumbing Down
We are packing our shit and preparing to leave our house, the house where nobody likes to throw anything away. I like the idea of a fresh start, in terms of starting over in a clean empty house and pretending … Continue reading
And Now I’m A Fucking Midget
I’m sad to say that Pico is gone, as you might have predicted. Life seemed so miserable for him. I will blame myself for making the call, because I don’t know how long he would have lasted, despite the chronic … Continue reading
Big Sister, Part I
Years ago, I read a book called ‘The Sibling Bond‘ after reading an enthusiastic review somewhere. I remember its theories and insights as uniquely thought-provoking. Now, it’s all just depressing. The sibling bond is like no other relationship. It is … Continue reading
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‘No Mediocre’ Exegesis
I discovered this new video because it features my darling Iggy Azalea. I had no idea who T.I was, that’s how ignorant I am. But now I know, and Knowing is the First Step. Anyway, T.I. is somewhat controversial, but … 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
Translate This Kanye Quote And Win a Buick!
Okay, you are all too young to know the reference to this title but I’m paraphrasing a joke by Lenny Bruce who was making fun of – oh never mind. The important element is Kanye, as he is all too … Continue reading
Beyonce Studies
Kevin Allred, a professor in the women’s and gender studies department at Rutgers University, is stirring up controversy with his signature course: Feminist Perspectives: Politicizing Beyonce. In a recent interview with NPR, he discusses the genesis of the course. “I … Continue reading
The Steinbeck Overalls
“Overalls are back this season.” (I’m just quoting net-a-porter, personally I hate them except on toddlers.) The Steinbeck overalls in chambray, by A.P.C., are ‘a breathable cotton and linen blend.’ $365 I know this is exactly what Steinbeck had in … Continue reading
Again With the Awful New Words
Just because people say it, is it a ‘word’? This is becoming complicated, thanks to the internet and all its attendant evils, which are now too astronomical to count. Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary has just added 150 new words, making official … Continue reading