Posts Tagged ‘pop culture’
Women Who Inspire My TiVO
It is no secret that television may not be the best place to find role models (Hello “Jersey Shore”) but every now and then, some women will jump out at you through your screen and into your heart. Here a few that h...
Model Child
Every time I watch a new TLC reality show, I kind of cringe because I’m reminded exactly how plagued the next generation’s mind will be when they reach decision-making age. On my top-ten most hated TLC shows; “Toddler...
A Movie Date for One
I will let you in on a little secret. It’s one of my favorite things to do in this lively city. I go to the movies… by myself. Before you judge, just hear me out. And if you’re saying “big deal, I do that all the time...
At the Water Cooler: Theme Song
Whether it’s in the shower, on the way to work, or while making dinner, we all find ourselves unwittingly humming a tune every now and then. This week, we asked our friends at Spike, “What is your personal theme s...
So Do You Come Here Often?
Every morning, after my three mile run by the lake, I jog over to my favorite coffee shop. It’s one of those fantastic little places. You know – sort of off in a corner, sandwiched in between an Italian restaurant that smel...
A Review of the 5th Worst Show on TV
Let’s get one thing straight. The title of this review does not apply to MTV’s The Real World, a classic (note the distinction between classic and classy) reality show that has been bringing delight and even informatio...
Friedan, Wolf, and… Ke$ha?
I don’t really “get” feminism. Now, before you click the “Back” button, hear me out. Whenever a friend of mine says to me, “I am totally on a feminist kick lately” or “I’m thinking of becoming a feminist,” I...
The Day I Didn’t Spend with Ellen DeGeneres
I’ve never fully accepted myself as the obsessive fan that I know I am. So when preparing to spend an imaginary day with Ellen DeGeneres, I didn’t want to seem overeager. But we would probably be running late. “Coming!”...
Trends That Confuse Me (#Baffled)
Every day, I am faced with further and further proof that I am behind on the times. I have by no means ever been “hip” or “with it” – and my use of those terms is evidence enough – but the list of things I just don...
Lessons from the Runway
I am embarrassed to admit how much I enjoy Lifetime’s hit television series Project Runway. Normally I like my shows to involve adorably geeky secret agents, sword fights, or period dress of the nineteenth- or early twentieth...
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