Trying something new today: 1 and 2. Bras that actually fit. I’ve been meaning and meaning and meaning to go to this store that does bra fittings. On the one hand, I’ve been breastfeeding for a total of something like 146 months, and I walk like a cripple because I’m trying to hide the fact that my shirt fronts look weird. On the other hand, I knew I was going to have to go in there and let them look at me, like, look... Read more
Did I come across as too much of a snob about comic books? Oh wait: I don’t care. But I will go to my grave defending Archie comics. Oh, and The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon. Amazing! Astounding! Hilarious! Heartbreaking! The first time I read it, I thought it was more depressing than tragic, but I’ve changed my mind. Have you read this book? Thoughts? Read more
Shoobee doo boppa go away. Read more
Feeling like hell is not one the cardinal virtues, even if it seems like the most sensible response to the world right now. Read more
The expurgated version. Read more
Okay, the title doesn’t quite make sense, but I couldn’t resist. Anyway, it makes more sense than people who eat organic food, but scream in outrage when someone tries to make them pay for their own carcinogenic, water-polluting hormones. Read more
. . . with this footage from Turkish TV. Apparently they accidentally aired the unfinished footage, instead of the version with finished visual effect: WHY DON’T WE HAVE SHOWS LIKE THIS IN AMERICA? WHY CAN’T WE HAVE NICE THINGS? Read more
The other day, my son said the most wonderful thing for me: “Can you recommend a book?” I’ve tried to keep my mouth shut while I’ve watched him plow through mountains of garbage. My general principle is that, if you expose your kids to enough really good stuff, they will soon get tired of the crap on their own–which is much more effective than hearing an adult say, “That book you’re enjoying is crap, so put it down!” So he... Read more
It’s not enough to sputter in outrage when people blame pro-lifers — we have to have answers. Read more
. . . THE HELL WITH IT is kicking off her book sale with a raffle. Lots of intriguing prize packs to win. Check it out! Read more
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