Monthly Archives: March 2011

If You’re Reading This…

Posted on 27 Mar 2011 by admin

If you’re reading this posting, you must be facing the same issue I am. You’re procrastinating. You’re looking for something to do other than the stuff you really should be doing. You’ve already cruised Gilt.com for sales, watched all your … Continue reading →

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American Idol: Tough Choices

Posted on 23 Mar 2011 by admin

Well – tough choice folks. All the Idol-ettes were pretty strong tonight on American Idol. Read my blog-within-a-blog. http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2011/03/23/american-idol-the-top-eleven-compete/

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Skies: Not-So-Friendly

Posted on 23 Mar 2011 by admin

There is no longer any cache to flying. At all. It’s simply not fun. The airlines have stripped the experience down to the bare bones and for me the final straw has emerged: Continental charges for TV. Not for headphones…but … Continue reading →

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Habits of a Recessionista

Posted on 18 Mar 2011 by admin

I made some substantial cutbacks when I lost my job back in 2008. I wasn’t an overly frugal kinda gal before that and as I discovered, there were places I could cut. Some of my habits stuck too. One, up … Continue reading →

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A Coastal Debate

Posted on 10 Mar 2011 by admin

In an effort to fake being hip, I’m calling myself bi-coastal. It’s semi-legit. I’m spending a very large chunk of time in LA writing, but my home is in New York City. I feel so chic describing myself in this way. My Twitter profile even reflects this east-west split, which makes it super official right?

But it’s sparked both a constant mental debate – between me and me – and between me, and basically everyone in LA. Everyone, that is who has ever been to New York or lived in New York or dreamed of living in New York. 

Which city is better? New York or Los Angeles? Glitter verses Grit. Hollywood verses Wall Street. Winter tans verses winter blues.  Continue reading →

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