Category Archives: Personal

For International Women’s Day: Ladies I Love

I post edited versions of this every year. I add names. I take names off if I feel like it. I enjoy compiling it. It’s not just about enjoyment. As women’s rights are up for grabs more than ever, like … Continue reading

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Jacob Elordi and Gena Rowlands for the win

So I dislike sharing pictures of myself but I shared this on Instagram and figured, oh well, what the hell. These have been dark days and I am doing what I can to not just keep my spirits up but … Continue reading

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Lynch Merch

I’ve had the key chain for years. My friend Allison just sent me the eerie little blue box from Mulholland Drive. Of course the one in the movie isn’t a music box, like mine is, but instead is a portal … Continue reading

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The warmth of cold cold Chicago

I flew to Chicago because there was a Howard Hawks festival happening at the Music Box, and my favorite movie, Only Angels Have Wings was playing. I’ve never seen it on a big screen. Chicago was my home and I … Continue reading

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Two houses down

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Not a bedtime story

I’m in a hotel room by myself reading this. Or I should say re-reading this. I read it back when it first came out, when “Who killed Laura Palmer?” felt even bigger than “Who shot J.R.?” Although “Who shot J.R.?” … Continue reading

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It’s Ron Eldard’s Birthday: the first famous person I interviewed

Here’s the story of the first famous person I interviewed – an actor I had admired for a long time: Mr. Ron Eldard. I saw the excellent Roadie at the Tribeca Film Festival. Eldard plays a roadie fired from his … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Story #2: The Spitball Valentine

In the 6th grade, I was passionately in love with a boy named Andrew Wright. My love for him began to blossom tentatively in the fifth grade, but the sensation exploding in sixth grade was real love, no more kid’s … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Story #1: An Eyeball and a Dozen Roses

I was living in Chicago, having a grand old time. Let’s face it, I was wild. I had no interest in a serious relationship. There were a couple of men buzzing around me. One of them (sweet, nice, a guy … Continue reading

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How it’s going

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