One of the best parts of teaching literature is the vicarious thrill of discovery. After a first encounter, you and I will never be able to read “Sunday Morning” or Angels in America or Gatsby for the first time ever again. Instead, going back to those texts will be like revisiting a beloved foreign city […]
Archive for October, 2009
Fine art made finer
The McNaughton “Fine Art” company has made available a print called “One Nation Under God,” packed with symbolism and helpfully annotated. Click here to see the work with its original meanings explained, including the depiction of a tormented Supreme Court justice and an evil “Mr. Hollywood.” The image below isn’t the print, because unfortunately you […]
When crafting goes bad
Etsy shoppers, do not miss Regretsy–real crafts, real etsy offers, real scary. Also, real funny commentary.
Adventures in Online Dating
Yes, online dating is nothing new. Adam and Eve actually met on eHarmony when Eve sent the following message: “Hey Adam, like your pic! LOL. I’m just an Eden girl who likes crossword puzzles and talking to snakes. Let’s get together and eat an apple and see what’s underneath those fig leaves! Message me l8er!” […]
Mikey Wild: punk art legend
Back in July, Swells and I were enjoying a stroll through the South Philly Italian market when I noticed a small hand-painted sign in a shop window. I recognized it as an ice cream cone, but it wasn’t your run-of-the-mill ice cream shop sign. Intrigued, I searched the window for clues, and noticed a small […]
Were your parents awesome?
I’ve been perusing a new website called “My Parents Were Awesome.” It’s a compilation of photos people have sent in, showing their parents 20, 30, 40 years ago, when they were young and hip and fashionable. Or, younger and hipper and fashionabler, anyway. I like this site because the older parents get, the easier it […]
