January 2015
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Meatball Sandwich Review: Two Boots
Sheila “gets” me. She knew, when she e-mailed me a photo of her lunch a few weeks ago, that I’d totally appreciate it. “oh my god i want that,” I replied. “i want three. maybe i want six.” Sheila had obtained them at the Two Boots in Grand Central Terminal. She said they were “pretty […]
Movie Review: American Sniper
2.5 stars out of 5 I thought the commercial for American Sniper was really, really good. The actual movie, on the other hand…. A little backstory on me deciding to see American Sniper last night. As you may know, I like going to the movies on Tuesdays, which used to be free for me, and […]
Ask Jack: Snow Days, Disabilities, and Job of the Week
In this week’s installment of my AOL Jobs advice column: Do you always make it into work after a storm, but notice that some other people never do? And checking which box on a job application will send you into eternal hellfire?
My Internet Radio Playlist, 1/27/15
EPISODE #165: REQUESTS X The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] The Bee Gees — “This Is Where I Came In” [for Kate] Sweet — “Fox on the Run” [for John] Lindi Ortega — “Murder of Crows” [for Matt] Love — “My Little Red Book” [for Amy] The Damned — “Neat Neat Neat” [for Nancy] Manfred […]
The Wit and Wisdom of Lee Israel, Vol. 2 (2007–08)
When last we were here, in my collection of emails from Lee Israel, we learned that Lee was working on a memoir, and also that money was tight, so she was looking for copy-editing assignments. We pick things up on… 4/20/07 eager to read your piece. cannot open it. I’ll pursue later. Did you know […]
My Internet Radio Playlist, 1/20/15
EPISODE #164: REQUESTS IX The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Myracle Brah — “Usual Request” Ron Sexsmith — “Just My Heart Talkin’” [for Audrey] Madonna — “Easy Ride” [for Deb] Garth Knox, Asko Ensemble, et al — “Partiels” [excerpt, composed by Gérard Grisey, for Cody] Perfume Genius — “Queen” [for David] Coldplay — “Yellow” [for […]
Students March on Washington (Street)
My short article and photograph for hMAG.com on the Hoboken Charter School’s 15th annual March on Washington Street.
Ask Jack: Doing Half-Best, Self-Employed Taxes, Job of the Week
In this week’s installment of my AOL Jobs advice column: When the boss asks you to put in less than 100%. Plus: when to file your self-employed earnings.
My Internet Radio Playlist, 1/13/15
EPISODE #163: JE SUIS CHARLIE The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Stade de France crowd, 2007 Rugby World Cup — “Le Marseillaise” The Coasters — “Charlie Brown” Morrissey — “I’m Throwing My Arms Around Paris” Elvis Costello & the Attractions — “Crimes of Paris” Starred — “Call From Paris” The Shapiros — “Paris Kiss” Stereo Total […]
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