December 2010
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Dec 24th
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Happy Ex Post Facto Holidays!!
Today is Sunday, December 19, 2010. ‘Winter Holiday Season’ for those of us who attempt at political correctness and ‘Christmastime’ for any non-New Yorkers. A longtime traditional period that conjures up images of families, snow, jolliness, and gifts.  But here’s my stickler for Jewish accuracy problem (Mr. Foxman and the rest of the ADL, take note): This year...
Dec 19th
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Since I read the opening lines of Bonfire of the Vanities, I have loved Tom Wolfe. I am not sure if it is his resemblance to Alan Alda (who I find oddly attractive), his crisp white suits, or his dead-on poetic interpretation of our modern American culture.  Whatever it is, the man makes me smile. So though I am not prone to posting thoughtful quotes, I’m making an exception for this...
Dec 11th
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If At Birds You Don't Succeed, Try, Try Again
Little did her fans know, Susan Boyle had been a screen star before being discovered for her musical talent. When her small but notable role in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York as the ‘bird lady’ didn’t bring the success for which she hoped, she turned to her other strength, singing, to earn her the notorious title of most unattractive celebrity.
Dec 11th
“I always say, if you have to smell your water, don’t drink it.”
– an old friend
Dec 11th
Dear Science,  Why do we have the instinct to pretend we’re running the moment we emerge from a stumble? Love,  Alana PS What’s the secret to curing cancer?
Dec 10th