In No Time Flat
I love a good old fashioned scare tactic book for children. I highly doubt that kids get the fear of being crushed while playing in a pile of leaves instilled in them anymore. Damn shame. […]
Distractions
Catgut
I’m not sure what to think about the state of journalism in Ghana. It took me a minute to figure out that was the country responsible for this story I followed from Cold Mud about […]
Heel to Toe
I'm going on my third summer in my now-ratty Worishofers. I've debated buying a new pair (I'm all about comfort, not so much the trends—ok, not this much comfort. I bought a pair of Aerosoles […]
Remind Me to Never Visit Minnesota
I recorded the premiere of Mall Cops: Mall of America last Thursday and watched it this evening back-to-back with the new episode. I was expecting light entertainment, which it is, but it’s also infuriating in […]
Going With My Gut (Reno?)
Sometimes I temper my words because personal preferences shouldn’t be mistaken for sweeping generalizations. I’ve been known to say that I hate long hair, but I really mean that for myself only. Others look perfectly […]
Midlife Crisis
I am about 80% through Sam Lipsyte’s, The Ask and I must get through it quickly (not that it’s a chore) because my first Rumpus book club book, Citrus County by John Brandon, has shown […]
D+
This isn't the first time I've heard the statistic that the average bra size today is 36DD, up two cup sizes from ten years ago when 36C was more common. That's surprising because based on […]
Sing Blue Silver
I’ve given up on Dear John, and instead saw Greenberg this weekend in Millburn, NJ, one of only four theaters in that state playing it. The setup suited my growing agoraphobic purposes just fine—the 10pm […]
Overheated
Living heat-free by choice is the latest trend! At least with the handful of masochists The New York Times was able to scout out around the county. I’m still not convinced and throw it in […]
Dream Date
The night before last I dreamt that Crispin Glover was my boyfriend. I have never had any particular attraction to him in real life or given him any thought in over a decade. I can’t […]