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I wish my own Mom was buying Marant instead of Prada and Dolce so I could raid her closet like I’m sure this woman’s daughter would do. – Gnarlitude A pair of leather suspenders have been on my dream wishlist … Continue reading
The Land Down Under
While searching for dreadlock remover (imagine a little sad-face thingy here) I came across this wonderful product for use Down There. “Rid yourself of the unwanted grays and give hair down there a beautiful boost of color that’s destined to … Continue reading
The Wisdom of Patti Smith
Patti Smith gave a commencement speech at Pratt Institute on Monday night: “I’ve been thinking about what I’d like to talk about: Moby Dick, the slaves of Michelangelo, Hans Hoffman, My Bloody Valentine, but now that I’m here, my greatest … Continue reading
Something Different
Tonight I can truthfully say that I’m sick of everything. Or rather, the same old everything. I need something new to look at and fixate on. I can’t take any more dumb idiots, dumb whores or dumb dummies. No more … Continue reading
Date Night
Last night, the sons were both out for the evening and we had the house to ourselves. My husband turned on the Jimmy Fallon Show, which was showing clips from the forthcoming documentary about the making of Exile on Main … Continue reading
The Sarah Silverman Problem
Few things are more compelling to me than a heated debate over What Constitutes Art. A recent controversy surrounding Sarah Silverman also offers a quandary about ethics. Ms. Silverman was invited to speak at the prestigious TED conference this year. … Continue reading
The Mommy Exchange
I am aware of a strong, over-active maternal instinct that makes me want to take care of everyone who is hurting. I want to kiss the hurt away and offer comfort. I want to solve their problems and offer unconditional … Continue reading
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Why I Love My Son
Tonight, I was complaining to Max about the people at our local Whole Foods store. I noted that you couldn’t tell the difference between the homeless guys and the hipsters, who were affecting the same look, i.e., filthy dreadlocks and … Continue reading
The Black Baby Gambit
AS IF! This has got to be the most outrageous damage-control move in the history of publicists. Imagine being at the meeting where this story was hatched. “Okay, we’ve got to change the narrative about Sandra, asap! The Nazi stories … Continue reading
Irregular Choice or Unspeakable Horror?
I’m aware that the shoe brand Irregular Choice has its fans but surely this specimen is unforgivable. Take a moment to ponder the insults going on here. For some reason, the open toe strikes me as the last straw. I’m … Continue reading