Monthly Archives: July 2011

Don’t cry for me, Brooklyn….

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

1. This is one of my new favorite songs. One of the verses is Not Awesome, but the chorus and the rest of it is darn catchy. 2. I leave tomorrow for a 10 day retreat, where there will be … Continue reading →

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Why I volunteer for planned parenthood?

Posted on July 16, 2011 by

I’ve written about my love for PPNYC in this space before, and told you about the evil-eyed woman with the mendacious leaflets and “god will help you raise your baby” promises. The rosary procession where nuns, priests, women, men and … Continue reading →

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Sounds for Friday

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

I have nothing to say because I’m refraining from writing a blistering review of a play I Did Not Like so instead, have some Old 97′s who I do very much like. And one of my new favorites, written by … Continue reading →

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Writers Doing It Right #7: Alex Kava and Maggie O’Dell

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

Because the only thing I like better than successfully developing a series of blog posts is to start a theme and then abandon it, I’ve decided to start a Writers Doing it Right series. Part #1 is here, Part 2 is here, Part … Continue reading →

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Sing for Hope Pianos and your local MKP….

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Many of you know I once harbored Broadway dreams, imagining myself singing, dancing and acting up a storm alongside a reincarnated Gene Kelly and dozens of other actual living luminaries. I went to undergrad for music and quickly came to … Continue reading →

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The Gigantor Chronicles: Notes From Abroad (Unsolicited Guest Post)

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

Any of you who’ve been reading this blog for as long as I’ve had it may remember Gigantor’s last trip to Europe, where he composed a guest post or two and delighted us all with rambling, well-turned phrases. Good news! … Continue reading →

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You needn’t yell – I’m on it

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

WHERE have you been, young lady? Don’t you know we were worried sick? Worried?! Forget worried! We were BORED. We clicked onto this page every day, well at least once a week or so, and found NOTHING new to divert … Continue reading →

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