Hi Darling Ones, I must confess I’m operating on only four hours of sleep today which is half the necessary daily amount I require to be a rational, functioning adult. Wanna know what else I…
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When Left to My Own Devices
Hey Darling Ones, Since I didn’t have any pressing deadlines or meetings today I spent most of my time being idle and bored. I was the kind of bored that refused amusement for more than…
Bad at Flirting, Good at Arguing About Rock & Roll
Dear Darling Ones, A surprising number of conversations I have with my friends start like this: “I know you don’t listen to podcasts, but. . .” Then they go on to describe in excruciatingly dull…
Getting My Foot in Someone’s Door
Dear Darling Ones, This week I re-read Lucy Grealy’s Autobiography of a Face and Ann Patchett’s Truth & Beauty. I read both of these books back in 2004 when I identified hard with Grealy’s story…
A Dose of Thunder Stealing
Well, Well, Well, Darling Ones, Guess which band made a huge announcement about the 40th Anniversary of their debut album today? Obviously there is some universal Replacements’ vibe in the air this week. Am I…
Playing Makeup, Wearing Guitar: My Dream All-Woman Tribute to The Replacements
Dear Darling Ones, The best thing about being a work from home freelancer is that it affords me very much time to daydream. Instead of commuting to work, I daydream. Instead of getting a case…