SATC reviewed, finally

admin - June 10, 2008

I fought the urge to write about it immediately after seeing it. In fairness, it was 2:30am (yes, the very first public screening in Manhattan), so writing was unreasonable if not impossible. It goes without saying that I loved the show. Its leading lady is a columnist characterized by an unhealthy relationship with shoes and Manhattan. She is inclined toward ridiculous outfits and cheese-ball puns. …

When you care enough to deal with it in your passive-aggressive best

admin - June 4, 2008

There are an astounding number of things that are just too awkward for words. Not figuratively like, “wow that is so awkward I can’t find language to describe it.” Literally — as in, “I’m either going to have to ignore this situation or deal with it via text.” Luckily the Web 2.0 boom has produced a useful resource for all our passive-aggressive needs. Someecards.com offers …

The Cynic and The Secret

admin - June 3, 2008

I have this one particularly cynical friend. Not cynical like “all politicians lie” and “sunscreen is a farce.” Cynical like “soul mates are for Disney movies” and “no one in New York gets anywhere on their own merits.” Cynical like a 24-year-old living pay check to pay check. It’s not that he’s been burned one too many times or that he’s just negative by nature. …

This is only a test

admin - June 2, 2008

We all do it – even the most easy-going and accepting among us. For some it’s less deliberate than others – less pre-meditated and overanalyzed. It just slips in to the natural goings-on like a James Frey lie or the nonchalant reference to a gift we’d really love to get. For others: written, rehearsed, and delivered like butter. I can’t quite settle on a term …

June 2008

SATC reviewed, finally

When you care enough to deal with it in your passive-aggressive best

The Cynic and The Secret

This is only a test