Category Archives: Holiday Edition

Postcard from Palm Springs

Posted on 03/01/2020 by admin

I used to think lovely weekends away would come to me when I had a significant other in my life. As independent of a woman as I am, for some reason I associated that joyful ritual (hotel stays, destination overnights) … Continue reading →

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SNL’s “(Do It On My) Twin Bed”

Posted on 24/12/2013 by admin

For those bringing home a significant other for the holidays, you may be dreading the experience on many levels. For example, being back in your childhood bedroom. Twin bed, high school posters on the wall, unfortunate photos. The experience can … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday Edition, Media Findings, Things We Love | Tagged Christmas, Holidays, hooking up, Jimmy Fallon, music video, NBC, Parents house, Saturday Night Live, SNL, Taking your boyfriend home for the holidays, Twin Bed | Comments Off

Con Artists from Vermont

Posted on 19/11/2012 by admin

Once upon a time I took a road trip with my girls to celebrate the graduation of one of our friends, let’s call her Mary, from our college. We set off in her SUV toward the location of her choosing: Vermont, … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday Edition, Wall Street Wankers | Tagged con artists, dating, Finance, Liars, NYC, pipe dreams, Preppy guys, road trips, Vermont | Comments Off

The Duck Face

Posted on 09/08/2012 by admin

I was walking in Paris recently when a man in a Fiat started cat-calling me. I turned to cross at the next street light to avoid him, when he turned the car to get another chance to try his game. … Continue reading →

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Carp-e Diem

Posted on 05/07/2012 by admin

Are you a young, twenty-something person that spent the fourth of July wearing american flag jorts and grilling burgers, instagramming every moment in its full American glory? If so, you probably have wondered what the rest of the country was … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday Edition | Tagged 4th of July, 4th of July Parade, America, American Pride, Carp fish, Man on a bike, USA | Comments Off

Temporary Valentine

Posted on 18/05/2012 by admin

Upright Citizens Brigade is one of our favorite sources of comedy in New York City. Really anything related to Amy Poehler has our stamp of approval, and UCB improv is no exception. Here is a video by UCB Theater, starring … Continue reading →