Now I can say that uncooked rice has found its way into my underwear. Two words: Rocky Horror. A live Rocky Horror show has taken place at the Harvard Square Loews for 28 years. Alas, this Loews is closing today. I had never been to see the midnight show, because I am too old... Continue Reading →
Pink Ribbons, Inc.
Another day, another rant! I saw Pink Ribbons, Inc. the other night. It's a documentary about breast cancer and its "cause marketing" explosion. See this movie if you want to get freaked out and pissed off. The main points I took away from it are: Corporations that jump on the bandwagon and make special... Continue Reading →
My Kitchen Smells Like Fresca
...because I just dumped four cans if it down the sink drain. I've always liked Fresca. When I have it in the house, I drink it a few times a week. I also buy Mountain Dew once in awhile. What sodas do you drink? Have you ever looked at the ingredients? The other day... Continue Reading →
T Minus Three Months
March 1. A snowy, cold day in Boston. I would love to sit in bed and work on Dos Passos's U.S.A. Trilogy. But that is not to be. I'll be schlepping to an 8:30 tai chi class. I don't know anything about tai chi. I wonder if I will like it. Tai chi is... Continue Reading →
Forks Over Knives
After watching Food, Inc. and King Corn (last year? can't remember when), I wanted to become a vegetarian. I did begin eating less meat, but I still eat the occasional chicken sandwich or hamburger. I just watched Forks over Knives. OK, now I really want to become a full-fledged vegetarian. This documentary features the... Continue Reading →
