There’s an old saying in the editorial business: If it’s June, it must be Christmas. That’s because monthly magazines work on their issues at least 4-6 months ahead of time. For me, if it’s Thanksgiving, […]
Monthly Archives: November 2011
canned applause
It’s no surprise that boost is an anagram of boots. Every time I wear the Frida Kahlo boots, bought last winter during a period of mourning, I get a lift. I feel important. I had […]
you’re the tops
Topping my list of writing devices is The List. Lists are bare-bones instructions, yet they are also the meat. They are written with an affectionate detachment. They mean everything—and nothing. They are shallow, yet they […]
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