The past couple weeks I’ve found myself uncomfortably stuck in the car with my high school self. Preserved in the form of an iPod nano (we’re talking generation 3), is my musical taste in transition. Current interests mix with the likes of Fergie, and god help me, Nickelback (just one song, I swear!). In my … Continue reading
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How to tell if you are prematurely entering stereotypical middle-agedom
In addition to imaginary hot flashes and constantly exclaiming “You never take me anywhere anymore!” here are a few more signs that you may have crossed over. The following are characteristics that I’ve observed. Secondhand, of course. You may act 30 years older than you are if… a productive Friday night consists of watching a … Continue reading
Well, my alter-ego is a lot cooler.
We all have some sort of idea of who we’d like to be. Careers are usually central to these concepts. Then there’s the more basic personality level: Are you nice, shy, condescending or cutthroat? It all boils down to how you want people to perceive you; how do you want your peers to recreate you in … Continue reading
Scratch the search, just destroy this place
***I apologize in advance for this picture. It’s necessary to include to make a point/rant. So many things are wrong with this picture. First, the clown. Second, the word. Third, it’s not even clever. I entered Search and Destroy (25 Saint Marks Place), a ‘vintage’ hardcore clothing shop in the East Village, expecting to be … Continue reading
Murphy Brown is no Willy Loman, or riot grrrl for that matter
Isn’t it funny that it’s cliche for a woman to try to ‘make it’ in the city? That sitcoms and novels have adopted a sort of Murphy Brown syndrome, when comparable male-centered situations often take on a Willy Loman quality? I guess there isn’t an every wo-man. For the record, women can be as tragic and humorous … Continue reading
Kathryn Brenzel 