I winced when I looked at the calendar the other day and saw that August is upon us. To add insult to injury, I received my first "back to school" ad in the mail today. No. Just no. In other news, dear readers...has anyone ever had an itchy rash that consists of a few... Continue Reading →
Rice in My Pants
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 →
