Category Archives: Words

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

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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

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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

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Double Denim: Duh

I love the shopping site Farfetch as much as the next man, but I was not happy with today’s feature, a lesson on How to Wear Double Denim. First of all, I don’t want the term “double denim.” Take it … Continue reading

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If You’re Feeling Philosophical

Nearly two years ago, I brought up the subject of antinatalism here, and the arguments that ensued in the comments thread were impassioned, long-winded, and hysterically funny. I’ve just discovered that the argument about antinatalism is still going strong, so … Continue reading

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Complete This Sentence

This chino skirt would look great with ______________________.

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Comments for Jane 4/14/2010

I don’t think I can take much more of this. It’s killing me. I can’t go on. I’ll go on.   (Samuel Beckett) Sea is excited about going to Tokyo in a couple of weeks to spend a few million dollars … Continue reading

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More Whining About Leather Shorts

Still suffering from the irrational and inappropriate longing for leather shorts, I was thrilled to find this hideous pair above, by Derek Lam, for $1,450 at Saks.com. It’s always nice when your unwholesome shopping fixation is chipped away by images … Continue reading

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Leonor Scherrer: The It-Girl of Death

Why do we have to have people like Leonor Scherrer? The daughter of French designer Jean-Louis Scherrer, she is the ultimate spoiled, entitled ultra-hipster who favors a dykey Goth look and has started a company called Leonor Funeral Couture to … Continue reading

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