Monthly Archives: January 2009

I Finally Went Commando

Long-time readers of this blog will tell you that I have a mild obsession with underwear. I have written at least five different posts about bras. I still get comments on a post from 2005 where I ask “Boxers or … Continue reading

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Why Do You Continue Blogging?

At this point in your blogging “career,” what is your main motivation of keeping it up? 1) Friendship and connection to other like-minded people without having to leave the house to meet smelly “real people.” 2) Literary ambitions. Wanting to … Continue reading

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12 Second Tour

I know this is sort of dumb, but I did a test of this application 12seconds, which allows you to make a 12 second video, sort of a video Twitter. Since the iphone doesn’t have video capability, the phone app … Continue reading

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The Can Opener

Before she retired in October, my mother told me a story about this college summer intern who worked in her office. My mother’s workplace was antiquated, a “real” looking publishing house, like a relic from the 1940′s. In the back … Continue reading

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My Relationships with Mommybloggers Can Make Me Sad

(via IM) Neil: “I figured out how to put photos in the contacts into the iphone. There is an app that transfers all the photos from Facebook.” Mommyblogger: “Cool.” Neil: “Now if you ever call me on the phone, your … Continue reading

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I Am Not a Medicine Cabinet Snoop

I was going through my usual Sunday blog reading, which has pretty much replaced my former reading of the New York Times Sunday Magazine, and one of the main reasons my IQ has been falling steadily, when I came across … Continue reading

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Blogging Updates

One of the dangers of being an innovator like myself, is that, after your idea is realized, some jerk like Thomas Edison comes along, steals the idea of the light bulb and throws his name on it. Did you know … Continue reading

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What Should President Obama Mean to Me?

When I returned to NY last, I watched the inauguration on CNN. It was so historical! However as I went to sleep, I had conflicting thoughts about the day. I felt pride for the country, but I felt myself rebelling … Continue reading

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New Administration

Department of Defense I am back in New York. Secretary of State I will be attending Blogher in July. Press Secretary I bought an iPhone. Department of Treasury I will be focusing on making more money. Department of Interior I … Continue reading

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Very Vague Dispatch from L.A. – #7

On the flight from New York, I sat next to a pretty brunette. She had the window seat. She was around thirty years old. I’m not sure she would be every guy’s type, but I found her attractive. She wore … Continue reading

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