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No News is Good News
I’ve been stubbornly following the Nicholas Kristof controversy, even though I don’t enjoy the helpless anger it provokes. If you’ve missed this somehow, he wrote an Opinion piece in the NYT, claiming that Palestinians in Israeli prisons are being raped … Continue reading
To Write or Not to Write
Friends have asked why I don’t write any more, and I always explain that my brain is mush. I attributed this to my internet addiction; hours and hours of scrolling through the day’s hot and cold takes on pop culture … Continue reading
A Bed of Brainworms
If you’re not following the Olivia Nuzzi / RFK Jr. fiasco, you are missing out on a mother-lode of sleazy shenanigans that are more delightful by the hour. A festival of icky hook-ups and betrayals, it deserves its own chart … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrities, Horrible Stuff, revenge, Words
Tagged awful writing, politics, sex
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All Apologies
I was taken aback recently by an email announcing a new brand of “unapologetic knitwear.” It was not only unapologetic but also ridiculously expensive. Maybe it could at least apologize for the price. A few days later, I encountered more … Continue reading
Am I an Elephant?
The other day, I asked a male loved-one this question: Let’s say you believe you’re a woman. Now, let’s say you believe you’re an elephant. Is there a difference between these two beliefs? If so, is one more legitimate than … Continue reading
Atonement for Atonement
While many of my waking hours recently have been spent flipping out about technical problems maintaining this fucking blog, I have also been reading. Essays upon essays about subjects unlikely to improve my body or soul, or even my mood. … Continue reading
Judith Butler: Gender Schmender
If you’re unacquainted with Judith Butler, you’re in for a real treat. Judith Butler “is an American philosopher and gender studies scholar whose work has influenced political philosophy, ethics, and the fields of third-wave feminism, queer theory, and literary theory.” … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrities, irritants, Words
Tagged awful people, bad writing, books, feminism
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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
Midweek Hatefest
This morning I said “I hate you” to my toothpaste, and I meant it. Every time I use it, the tube needs to be unclogged. It’s been a while since I last said I Hate You to an inanimate object, … Continue reading
Rating Donald Trump
I have already confessed to being at a loss for words to adequately describe the abomination that is Donald Trump. But recently, one thing I keep thinking after watching the news is how utterly without redeeming features he is. My … Continue reading