Archive for July, 2010
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MISCELLANEOUS: JULY 14
JULY 14 I had written an entirely different column for today, about how, for my half birthday, which is today, I was taking myself to New York for a month. But the trip is off because my precious Clarence got really weak three days ago, and bo
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TELEVISION: EMMY NOMINATIONS THOUGHTS
EMMY NOMINATIONS THOUGHTS I never really care about the Emmys, which even I’m a little surprised about. They’ve just become sort-of weird to me. The same people win year after year, which makes sense--the same people vote on the same actor
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SPORTS: LEBRON’S ANNOUNCEMENT
LEBRON’S ANNOUNCEMENT In case you didn’t know, LeBron James has been my favorite basketball for almost his whole seven pro years. In addition to his obvious skills, he’s charming, funny, and loyal to his lifelong friends. I would have lo
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LIVE PRODUCTION: SHEN YUN TROUPE
SHEN YUN TROUPE I rarely rush a review out to you guys because I need time to mull over what I just experienced. But, as this spectacular show is in town for this week-end only, I had to get this posted pronto, especially because this is a mus
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MOVIE REVIEW: THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT
THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT I hate the title of this otherwise wonderful movie, although the writer/director, Lisa Cholodenko, explained it in her post-industry-screening discussion. She said that she calls everyone “kids,” and the title is to
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GOSSIP: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MR. X AND ME!!!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MR. X AND ME!!! Mr. X and I are pretty private, unless there’s something funny to tell about our relationship. But, though we’ve been known to be romantic, (you should see his amazingly well-planned-out Christmas p
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SPORTS: WIMBLEDON 2010 WRAP-UP
WIMBLEDON 2010 WRAP-UP Well, another Wimbledon fortnight has come and gone…and I watched every second of it! So, of course, I have some wrap-up thoughts on the whole tournament. Most notably, I’m just sick over Roger Federer, the stranger
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HOLIDAY: FOURTH OF JULY
FOURTH OF JULY I can’t believe that it’s here again, the holiday that just about everyone I know ignores! Last year, I was moping around the house, after a morning swim sesh at a pal’s parents’ pool, raring to go, and none of my friend
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EVENT: STORM LONDON WATCH RECEPTION
STORM LONDON WATCH RECEPTION You guys know how I love quick easy events where you learn something, get fed, and leave with a gift. Trust me, I don’t write about one half of what I go to, but I like to laud the events that are fun, easy, and/
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