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Blog Posts“Oh No, My Period! Let’s Nuke England!”

I’m not a huge fan of menstruation humor in sitcoms. Most period jokes are centered on the “bitches be crazy, amiritie?” punchline. This was lampooned in 30 Rock in the classic episode, “TGS Hates Women,” where Jenna played a series … Continue reading

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Blog PostsWomen Doctors: Professionally Competent, Messy Personal Lives

You know what I’d like to see more of on television? Stories about women who are successful in their professional lives, but whose personal lives are a complete mess. I especially want to see more of these stories about female … Continue reading

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Blog PostsStoneybrook Revisited: BSC #29-#31, Super Special #3

#29 – Mallory and the Mystery Diary Without a doubt, this is the most pointless book in the series so far. They find a diary in a trunk in Stacey’s attic. Mallory is obsessed with the diary because it’s like … Continue reading

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Blog PostsLet There Be Light

We have power and life can slowly return to normal. I’m relieved that the worst we suffered was not having light and heat for 12 days. It hasn’t been easy, not being able to work or make money for two … Continue reading

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Blog PostsHurricane Sandy Update

This is the first access I’ve had to the Internet in about a week now, except for the brief periods of time where I could check in with my phone. I’m fine and my family is fine. We still have … Continue reading

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Blog PostsI Don’t Like Lena Dunham, and You Can’t Make Me

It’s October, and we’re still talking about Lena Dunham. The first season of Girls ended in June and the second season of Girls won’t air until January 2013 (assuming that we all survive the Mayan apocalypse where unfinished calendars will … Continue reading

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Blog PostsAt the Movies

Last Saturday, I saw The Perks of Being a Wallflower. It’s a beautiful movie, filmed with care and respect for all of its characters. Stephen Chbosky did an excellent job adapting his book to the screen, a story of beauty … Continue reading

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Blog PostsStoneybrook Revisited: BSC Books #25-28, Super Special #2

#25 – Mary Anne and the Search for Tigger This book should really be titled Mary Anne and the Search for a Better Boyfriend. Logan is a total jerk when Mary Anne loses her kitten. When she gets emotional at … Continue reading

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Blog PostsCh-Ch-Changes

Hello, everyone. I’m back to blogging after a one-week break and I’ve decided to make some changes in my writing schedule. I’ve been writing at this blog for almost two years now, and I love doing it. I love writing, … Continue reading

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Blog PostsBlog Note

I’m taking the week off, folks. I have deadlines for other projects, I’m adjusting to a new work schedule, and it’s my birthday on Wednesday. I might have time to respond to some week-old comments, but I won’t be writing … Continue reading

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