Category Archives: Words

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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James Freeman: What a Fucking Cunt™!

Let me just say, I love coffee. And by ‘love,’ I mean love, crave, need, and adore. When I travel, I need coffee before I can go get coffee. You get what I’m saying. And I like ‘good’ coffee. That … Continue reading

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Waxing And Words = Pain And Pleasure

I received a price-list in the mail for a new waxing salon in my neighborhood. As a child of the sixties, I am innocent of the ins and outs of waxing. All I know is that is hurts and I … Continue reading

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