The Dark Side of the Man
I ponder the allure of flawed men in Spiderman 3, from Peter Parker’s internal battles to the captivating darkness that surrounds the man behind the spider.
Pop Culture
Books, Film, Fashion, Food, Music, Performance & all things popular culture
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Electra and Oedipus on a date
Oedipus and Electra read the same books. Their playlists are very similar, just categorized and played differently. In fact they grew up a few miles from each other. And their parents may have met…they belong to the same circles. They’re both talkers and listeners. They are successful, friendly, well-liked by…
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Oedipus and Electra (And How They Bless Our Unions)
The Greek myths of Oedipus and Electra give modern psychology some interesting frameworks. How do these work out in dating?
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Shoe Stories
Last month I wrote about my first pair of wedge heels. It opened up my eyes to the world of shoe experiences.
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The Motherhood Myth
The biggest propagators of male chauvinism are women. Yes, read that again. Why do a lot of men behave like they’re God’s gift to the world? Why do they live their lives in self-absorbed, unbelievably deluded over-confidence completely unrestrained by conscience or empathy for the opposite sex? Why indeed? Because…
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Subway Sandwich
I had a solo date. I ran some errands, bought a few books, had a meal and many personal revelations at the Subway sandwich counter.
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Sunshine moment
This evening I saw the movie ‘Little Miss Sunshine’. It reminded me of another girl who kicked ass not so long ago.
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Manolos And Sindoor
My latest obsession is Sex and the City. For the past few days I’ve been wrapped up in the love lives of Carrie, Samatha, Miranda and Charlotte, dazzled by the wardrobes and their lifestyles, amused by their incessant man-izing (!) and thoughtful over the dilemmas they face. Okay, I know…
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55-words: Midas In Reverse
He insisted, I tell you I have the Midas touch! She said, I believe you. Only you are Midas in reverse.You only touch that which is already gold. He laughed. She did too. She didn’t tell him she was thinking Midas turned life into cold metal.But you could bring gold…
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A Woman’s Best Friend’s Role In Romantic Relationships
A woman’s best friend has to sign off on all big relationship decisions, says the Date Doctor on ‘Hitch’. I examine my own love life to see if that’s true.
