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Monthly Archives: October 2012
Tyrannosaurus Ex
In the interest of disclosure, I think it only fair to report that my post Philanthropy got mixed reviews. Some thought the tone was bitter. (Although everyone agreed that my ex husband’s donation of a sexual health clinic was hilarious- and telling.) … Continue reading
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Young Adult
When I was about twelve, I inherited some hand-me-down books from my beautiful cousin, Darlene. She was seven years older than me and I thought everything about her- from her hairstyle to the fact that she had a vanity table … Continue reading
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35th and Shields
My father’s birthday is Tuesday and I looked all over town for a musical card that played “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” I couldn’t find one so this will have to do. My dad was a North-sider who had … Continue reading
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Devolution
Two Nice Jewish Girls caught my eye on television recently. As an amateur cultural anthropologist and a former NJG myself, I am always interested in how our species is turning out. My first case study is that of Lisa Randall. … Continue reading
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Whirlybird
Hello, helicopter parents. I’ve heard a lot about you lately. Protective, constantly in touch, always hovering around your children, negotiating their way, solving their problems. I never could have been a helimom. My children wouldn’t have let me. From the … Continue reading
Destination Gobi
Love washes in like the tide soothing the parched sand Tiffany Shoshanna Seliggmann and Harrison Schuyler Wilson invite you to share in the happiness as they are united in marriage on Saturday, the twenty-second of September two thousand and twelve … Continue reading
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Upstairs Downton Abbey
Yesterday was the third annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic. It was held in Will Rogers State Park in the Pacific Palisades, and I’m sure the creme de la creme turned out to cheer on their favorite teams. Remember Pretty Woman? And … Continue reading
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Hollywood Confidential
It’s been my peculiar fate to live a movie star tabloid-worthy life. You know, thrilling ups, dramatic downs. Old husbands, young husbands. In the chips. Tap City. Tons of triumphs. Too many tears. And in a major twist, just as … Continue reading
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