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  • This American Loves It

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    Lately, I fear I have been slacking in the Internet department. And that can be blamed entirely on one reason: This American Life. It’s all I pay mind to all day (besides work, of course). And I can’t seem to get enough of it. As a matter of fact, when the bell rings at the…

  • I Support Sweatshop Labor.

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    I got off the L Train at Bedford Avenue in hopes of sneaking a little Tasti D-lite softserve before meeting up with Toby Joe. There were grumpy people everywhere due to New York’s newfound wave with heat and humidity. And all I could think about was ice cream. Earlier, I had put half of what…

  • I Had a Dream I Was in Grand Central Station and Everyone Was in Their Panties

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    There are new ads up in Grand Central. In May they were home to Pepsi Oneify advertisements. In July, HSBC moved in. (Incidentally, I like the HSBC ads especially if they feature actual people from the neighborhoods they mention in New York City. They are friendly, eye-catching advertisements and I find I am drawn to…

  • The Wojcik Curse

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    Many years ago, after my grandfather passed away, Toby Joe and I inherited his couch. The couch is (forgive me, mother) sort of ugly. While it’s comfortable, it’s also a little homely. It’s green and blue and there are tiny gold diamonds all over it. Of course, it doesn’t help that the cats, specifically a…

  • Deep Thoughts

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    Office windows in New York City open. The office windows in Washington, DC do not. I have noticed this and I’m curious as to why this might be. During the time I spent working in DC, I did not work at one place that had windows which opened. I like knowing I can open windows.…

  • Tonight, I know nothing and I am Joyous

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    Last week, while bartending, I hooked up my iPod and turned away from the typical angry girl-power stuff and put on a massive Will Oldham compilation instead. A little while later, two woman stopped in to catch up with one another over a glass of wine. They were my only customers at the time, so…

  • The Dorch

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    In the news: Millions of Roaches Forced to Evacuate. I sound insensitive. I know this. But no one was hurt, so that’s good. And I can assure you, the Dorchester House (aka The Dork) holds a special place in my heart as we were once its inhabitants. It’s true. Toby and I once lived in…

  • I F*ckin’ Love Girls

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    On Friday night, right after I spent the day up at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in Mid-town, I met Lindsay, Jon and Toby for sushi. After we finished eating, Jon headed home and the rest of us headed to the Bronx to see the first Gotham Girls Roller Derby bout between the Manhattan Mayhem and the…

  • Death of a Pope

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    (Friday’s post was an April Fool’s prank. Toby Joe and I are NOT moving to Los Angeles. I was pulling your leg. And apparently, for some of you, I may have pulled a little too hard. Oops!) On Friday, a little after 1:30 p.m. word got out that Pope John Paul II had died. I…

  • Population Control

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    I hope they’re charging enough for this sandwich to pay for the future settlements.