(Not) Tony Award Winning Musical, A Fitness Carol

December 27, 2009

(Although her daughter participated in this epic event, the author insists that this review remains unbiased.) An Accompany Publishing Musical Play adapted from “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens (to clear up any confusion). The date, Dec. 16th. The place, a school auditorium in the middle-of-nowhere’sville. Presented by the 4th and 5th grade chorus. Before [...]

My Imaginary Husband List

December 10, 2009

I came across an Imaginary Boyfriend List yesterday that had spoken to me intimately. But since all of my boyfriends are imaginary, I thought I’d up the stakes. The difficulty in ranking them was excruciating. Especially slots 1 and 2. *  *  * 1. Andy Samberg Sorry Johnny, but Andy and I were bethrothed on Facebook (and ONLY [...]

Augusten said, “You Better Not Cry,” and I did.

December 9, 2009

Last week, I finished the latest masterpiece by Augusten Burroughs. He did not disappoint. If you’re having a particularly bad time this season, read all 206 pages. Follow this prescription and you will smile. Throughout the years, holidays and birthdays have been tough for me. Society forces happiness which stresses me out and only induces [...]

So, since when has wax been so sexy?

December 8, 2009

Upon finding out that Michael Jackson decorated Neverland with mannequins, I had thought, “Mikey’s weird!” But now, after visiting Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum in New York, I totally get it! I could seriously deal with having three, or four, maybe even five, of these in my home. All in different poses and costumes, of course. Wax [...]