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A Christmas Party
I went to a Christmas party at the home of one of my husband’s friends, even though I was close to backing out at the last minute. Backing out of things has been my m.o. for most of my life, … Continue reading
Grammy’s 2022 Exegesis
I never expected the Grammy’s to fuck up my personal life, but thanks to Justin Bieber, it has. I posted a picture of an oversized suit I bought last month from Zara (I know), and several people commented “Justin Bieber.” … Continue reading
Things to Feel Good About
Surprise, I’m focusing on the positive! Because there are still good things, and here’s a short list. Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian Isn’t this fantastic! Who could have imagined this?? When she broke up with Kanye, it seemed preordained that … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Celebrities, irritants, Words
Tagged awful words, books, Kim Kardashian, music, TV
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Enough With The Fucking Scarf!*
God, what will it take to make Taylor Swift stop bitching about guys who broke up with her? Why is it such a crime?? Can anyone think of another female vocalist who complained so much about being dumped? If you … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrities, irritants, Rants
Tagged awful people, music, pop culture, Taylor Swift
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American Music Awards 2020 Exegesis
I’m pretty sure you people are too smart to waste your time on this awards show, but do not fear, I watched it for you! I missed the beginning with the Justin Bieber performance but it’s safe to say … Continue reading
Academy Awards 2020 Exegesis
By popular demand, I’m going to do a halfhearted and highly truncated review of the show, focusing on the musical performances, okay? Here we go: Janelle Monae opened the show and even though it was a wildly all-over-the-place showbiz mishmash, … Continue reading
Finding Beauty
It’s a cliche that cliches are often based on truth, but the biggest cliches are easy to forget, like the ones about beauty. Beauty isn’t truth, but it elevates the soul just as much as garbage debases it. I keep … Continue reading
Aretha, Don’t Go
As far back as I can remember listening to music, Aretha Franklin has been part of my life. She was my first idol. She made me feel like a natural woman at 15. No one ever surpassed her effect on … Continue reading
Toska: Miserable Misery for Miserablists
Has everyone heard about toska, a Russian word for a type of misery with no English equivalent? It’s one of those words that make language nerds feel superior, sort of like how “schadenfreude” makes dumb people feel when they hear … Continue reading
Black Wives Matter: The Johnny Cash Cover-Up
How many people who’ve seen Walk the Line (the movie about Johnny Cash) would be amazed by these pictures of his first wife, Vivian? I can’t get over how dismayed I am by the choice to portray Vivian Cash as … Continue reading