Sunday, October 29, 2023

In Praise of Matthew Perry OR I’m a Closet Friends Fan

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The sudden death of actor Matthew Perry at age 54 has made me more upset than I would have thought possible. It’s kept me awake all night a...
Thursday, October 26, 2023

Morrissey at United Palace

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I wasn’t planning to see Morrissey at the United Palace theater. I’d already seen him four times (twice with The Smiths and twice as a solo ...
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Billy Idol at Kings Theatre, Brooklyn, NY

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A year ago I wrote to Billy Idol’s website asking when he’d be performing in New York and got no response. After flying across the country i...
Friday, May 26, 2023

How to Survive a Job Search

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Looking for a job can be one of the most dehumanizing experiences there are. (I should know. I’ve been looking for a job for the past four ...
Sunday, May 21, 2023

Cruel World Festival

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Today I attended the Cruel World festival at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, a festival of ’80s bands. The scheduled lineup included Animotio...
Sunday, February 26, 2023

Why Bed Bath & Beyond Is Bankrupt or Bed Bath & Beyond as Metaphor

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This is the story of how I tried to buy two pillowcases at Bed Bath & Beyond and how it turned into an all-day ordeal. But it’s also a ...
Sunday, February 12, 2023

The Great American Gluttony and Violence Festival

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The Super Bowl may be the most American institution we have because it embodies two core American values: gluttony and violence. Everythin...