09 Jun 2005, 17:55 p.m.

Still No Punchline

I still have no punchline for the set-up "Asra Nomani is standing alone in Mecca..." But you can read my review of her book. It seems unfair to judge Standing Alone in Mecca as a …

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09 Jun 2005, 17:21 p.m.

Meta-Spoiler Alert

'But Bertie has no other way of living,' said Charlotte. 'Then, in God's name, let him marry Mrs. Bold,' said Madeline. And so it was settled between them. But let the gentle-hearted reader be under …

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09 Jun 2005, 8:29 a.m.

I Love My Mom

Today's MC Masala column actually mentions the word "masala" (mix of spices) because it's about my mom's cooking and American food. The smell of Taco Bell reminds me of going to the coin laundry with …

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08 Jun 2005, 16:06 p.m.

The Language Of Sick Is Uni--ah-CHOO!

Feeling somewhat better. Wodehouse and Korman helped. Someday Hugh Laurie will play a THIRD memorable character, after House and Wooster, and completely mix me up. It'll be like how I end up speaking French and …

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08 Jun 2005, 13:32 p.m.

I Actually Received This "Apology" Today

"I'm sorry I was a bitch. I should have known how you get when you're over-emotional."

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08 Jun 2005, 13:24 p.m.

Best Medicine

I need something to laugh at. Maybe I'll read Pratchett.

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08 Jun 2005, 13:21 p.m.

Memories and Irritations

Every time I hear that Steppenwolf song about a magic carpet ride, I think about the movie Star Trek: First Contact. I know a person who prides himself on having scheduled his own life (long-term …

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08 Jun 2005, 12:53 p.m.

Not Coherent Enough To Be Movie Reviews

Leonard wanted me to write about Elf and Kiki's Delivery Service. Elf made me laugh. And I liked getting to see jokes about children's publishing. But what's up with the belief system? Santa says that …

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08 Jun 2005, 10:59 a.m.

Illin'

Yesterday I took off from work to hang out with my sister. Then I got sick, so today I'm sneezing in sweatpants in a much less planned day off. Blah. When you're sick-cranky, it feels …

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02 Jun 2005, 15:55 p.m.

We're All In This Together

I try to emulate talented role models instead of finding their total mastery discouraging to the novice. But what am I to do when Jon Carroll writes about public transit the same day I do? …

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