Archive for January, 2009

Science Experiment: Balancing an Egg on a Nail

January 15, 2009
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Science Experiment: Balancing an Egg on a Nail

In light of my recent trip to Ecuador….I thought you should all know a really cool (yet useless) fact. During this trip, I *of course* had to see (and straddle) the Equator. I didn’t know that there were so many science experiments and tricks that you could do there (Example: You weigh less in...
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Nonpretentious Memo to the NYTimes

January 12, 2009
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Nonpretentious Memo to the NYTimes

To: the New York Times From: the editors at nonpretentious.com Subject: You’re like parents to a middle school student – Embarrassing and Easy to Make Fun Of Dear the New York Times: Exhibit a) Dress Codes: Inching Its Way Back Onto the Lip Exhibit b) A Word On Moustache Discrimination In related news: Bogus...
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Letters to Inspiring Writers: Josh Henkin wrote Matrimony. Now he’s my (goodreads) friend.

January 10, 2009
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Letters to Inspiring Writers:  Josh Henkin wrote Matrimony.  Now he’s my (goodreads) friend.

Last September, I received this e-mail from one of my mentors. From: Date: Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 9:01 AM Subject: Strong suggestion Must read book of the year that no one has heard of: Matrimony by Joshua Henkin So, of course, I read it. It was a quick read....
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It’s not the size of your pannis…

January 3, 2009
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It’s not the size of your pannis…

If society were a person, say, like pop hardly-sensation Mika, it might say… “Big Girls, you are beautiful.” But this is pretty old news, gal pals. You can be as plus-sized as you choose and still love the rolly-polly skin you’re in! Ask Tyra or Harrumph. But let me be the arbiter of a truth...
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