The Dresden Dolls have been sort of on the fringes of my life for a good seven or eight years. And I’ve developed a sort of tacit hometown loyalty. So even though I’m not the huge fan that so many people see the potential for me to be, I was pretty sickened when this news item came across feministing.com today.
election night
election night
This election is crazy. It’s like a giant weight has been lifted; one friend said today he feels like he’s been fighting cancer for eight years, and woke up this morning cured. I understand that nothing will be better or perfect overnight, but at least we’re not veering off the tracks anymore.
For the Love of Music
For the Love of Music
If you would like to see a giant painting that I made out of oil pastels, acrylic, inks, spackle, sand, spray paint, glitter, magazine clippings, embossing powder, and plastic toy solders), come to the Middle East before September 6th.
Who are the ad wizards who came up with this one?
Who are the ad wizards who came up with this one?
My boyfriend and I were waiting for a green line train this weekend, and noted this juxtaposition of a pair of spectacularly ill-conceived advertisements; each seemed determined to turn off its audience from their products/services in a singularly aggressive way. First, let’s look at AirTran. They’ve had some seriously bad [...]
Is this a MA-v-NY thing?
Is this a MA-v-NY thing?
I didn’t start drinking coffee regularly until I was 17 or 18, but carding teens for caffeine is a bit absurd. This is hilarious to me, because when I got my Free Iced Coffee, I was in line behind two unaccompanied young boys, about 6 and 9, who both got their Free Iced Coffees and the counterfolk didn’t blink an eye.
Boston represent!
Boston represent!
I’m digging the typographic city neighborhood posters by Ork Posters!.
This Friday – be there!
This Friday – be there!
The Channel Cafe at 300 Summer Street is pleased to announce the kickoff of a new series of Friday night performances featuring local poets, musicians, video artists, and theatre troupes. In addition to the entertainment, the Cafe will be serving full a dinner menu, beer, and wine; light hors d’oeuvres [...]
stylist by day; diplomat by night?
stylist by day; diplomat by night?
A copyediting gaffe from the Boston Globe.
I have a new hero
I have a new hero
The first time I saw ads touting cell phone service on the MBTA, I was horrified. It was the first time in my life I had ever been overwhelmingly seized by a graffitti-impulse: I wanted to pull out a black marker and deface that sign.
Gift Cards: the good and bad
Gift Cards: the good and bad
In any event, the same rules apply when buying gift certificates as when buying gifts: you have to know the person you’re getting something for. Be observant and inquisitive. You need to discover their tastes, their likes, their needs and wants.
Winter Safety Advice
Winter Safety Advice
Given the amount of snow Boston has received in the past week, more predicted snowfall, and my lifetime of New England living—including seven winters in a major metropolitan area—here’s some sound advice, primarily for drivers and pedestrians in Boston, for surviving the rest of the winter.
pick your holiday; here’s a lil something sweet.
pick your holiday; here’s a lil something sweet.
The last time I went to Davis, I discovered a brand-new Boston Sports Club on top of a brand-new CVS and it felt apocalyptic. That’s not my Davis Square. That said, I’ve had the Davis Square Midnight Madness event on my calendar for weeks. Besides fantastic sales at three of [...]
VOICES CARRY: An evening of songwriters and spoken word.
VOICES CARRY: An evening of songwriters and spoken word.
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month; this benefit show will not be an outpouring of grief. The Spence, Cann, and Powers families are immensely grateful for the support and love that they have received from the community in the weeks following this tragedy.
Boston Creme
Boston Creme
One of one of the aces up my baker’s sleeve is Rosie’s Bakery’s Chocolate-Packed, Jam-Filled, Butter-Rich Cookie Book. And one of my boyfriend’s favorite treats is the Boston Cream Pie Cookie. Homemade custard (mind the camera flash!): The custard filling is milk, cream, sugar, corn starch, egg yolk, etc., and [...]
