New York Times
These Eyes Spy Cheese Fries: The Return
I was talking with Kelli from the band Resounding No, and she mentioned a beloved childhood fast-food joint, Burger Express in Carteret. In researching it, she had stumbled upon a review I wrote which appeared in the New Jersey section of the New York Times way back on October 1, 2000. I asked if the […]
Movie Review: Obit.
4 stars out of 5 Some people call me the Grim Reaper. (Some call me the Gangster of Love.) And all because I have a habit of posting death notices of prominent people on Facebook. That’s the public me. But in private, I’ve long enjoyed reading obituaries, specifically in the New York Times. A longtime […]
The Wit and Wisdom of Lee Israel, Vol. 5 (Mar. 2011 – Mar. 2012)
Today would’ve been Lee Israel’s birthday, and we are soon approaching the anniversary of her death. Like Elvis, Michael Jackson, Andy Kaufman, Tupac, etc., Lee’s had quite the posthumous year. To recap: Times obituary, announcement of a movie based on her book starring reigning Oscar-winner Julianne Moore to be written and directed by Nicole Holofcener, […]
Gridiron Gastronomy
I’m really pleased to be back in the New York Times today! The article is in the Metropolitan section, on the NJ Dining page. Timed to upcoming bowl games, etc., I visited eateries in north, central, and south Jersey looking for great takeout options.
I Add Some Words to a Snippet From the New York Times
Kerry Cheeseboro, a manager at Dorrian’s Red Hand, a Yankees-leaning bar on the Upper East Side most known as the place preppy murderer Robert Chambers and his ex-girlfriend Jennifer Levin were hanging out just before he killed her, said it would be difficult for many fans to come to terms with Mr. de Blasio’s feelings. […]
I Imagine a NY Times Article
Fifty-seven minutes ago, the New York Times posted this Facebook status update: Sonia Sotomayor. John McCain. Patti Smith. Michelle Obama. Glenn Beck. Meryl Streep. John Grisham. Rachel Maddow. Read excerpts from their commencement speeches to the graduates of 2010. I have imagined what these excerpts might be. SONIA SOTOMAYOR: “You call THAT a gown?” JOHN […]
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