Category Archives: Words

Advice From An Old Bag

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Sister Wolf

Fine, I am ageist. Diane Keaton and Goldie Hawn are both 68. Jamie Leigh Curtis is 55. These three actresses have all the advantages that come with their privileged positions, but to my mind they are old bags whose faces … Continue reading →

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The Bob Saget Incident

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Sister Wolf

I was looking for my birth certificate today and while searching through drawers of documents, I came across several treasures. Needless to say, I still can’t find my birth certificate but I did find a little spiral notebook with nothing … Continue reading →

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How Bossy!

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Sister Wolf

Oh god, political correctness. Now, They want us to ban the word ‘bossy’ because it inhibits girls from ‘leaning in.’ I would much rather ban ‘lean in’ if I were Minister of Language. The new Ban Bossy campaign is predictably … Continue reading →

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Oh Shut Up, Jezebel

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Sister Wolf

  Can someone explain why people pay attention to Jezebel? I know it’s supposed to be a staunchly feminist website but it’s just so godawful! I have already registered my disgust at its policy of auditioning its commenters. But the … Continue reading →

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Charlotte’s Web

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Sister Wolf

  Recently, some words from ‘Charlotte’s Web‘ surfaced from my unconscious. (If you’ve never read Charlotte’s Web, I don’t know what you’re doing here. We are probably from different planets.) When Wilbur sees Charlotte’s egg sac, he asks if it’s … Continue reading →

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Time To Banish Words!

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Sister Wolf

  It might be a little early but let’s make our list of words we don’t want to hear in 2014. Time online is asking readers to vote on a list of 15 annoying words or terms. “Selfie” is a … Continue reading →

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Open Letters to Miley, Sinead, et al

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Sister Wolf

  While the US Congress attempts to hasten the Rapture, I think we should all take time to write some open letters to Miley, Sinead, and all those who have inserted themselves into the melee – Ann Magnuson, Amanda Palmer, … Continue reading →

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Human Kindness Overflowing

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Sister Wolf

  Last night, I stayed up until dawn after taking in too much suffering. I am trying to learn tonglen, a method of breathing in suffering and breathing out compassion, but I forgot. I forgot, and found myself dwelling on … Continue reading →

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Goodbye to Johnny Depp

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Sister Wolf

  I’m making it official. After twenty years of devotion to Johnny Depp as my go-to romantic fantasy, I’m breaking up with him. The silly hats and the hobo outfits have been trying. The prayer-hands in response to applause have … Continue reading →

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Torturing the Guests

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Sister Wolf

  Over the weekend, we hosted a small family birthday party. We had chosen the movie Edmond for the post-dinner entertainment, confident that none of our guests had seen it, since no one has, except for us and some disgruntled … Continue reading →

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