It’s Fall

  It's fall...I've accepted that it's fall, albeit a few weeks late. This weekend, I brought out my sweaters and baked pumpkin muffins.                   I've been baking these muffins for about 20 years. I received a muffin recipe book when I was a teen—maybe for my birthday,... Continue Reading →

It’s Still Summer!

  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 →

I Like My Name, Thank You

  Nora Ephron (RIP) and Lena Dunham dissed my name. I was innocently watching an extras feature on the Tiny Furniture DVD, in which Nora Ephron interviews Lena Dunham. When talking about the autobiographical nature of her work, Lena said that she tries to give her characters names that are similar to her real name.... 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 →

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