>Wanted: Opinions – What Would CUSS Readers Do?
>As I’m editing the proofs for Off the Beaten (Subway) Track (now also sold at MTV’s online store!), I discovered that the publisher set aside a page for a dedication in addition to the...
View Article>Burning Question of the Day
>If you could have a dishwasher or a washing machine and dryer, which would you choose? I’m so going with the washing machine. We rarely cook, so it doesn’t bother me to wash whatever dishes our...
View Article>What Would CUSS Readers Do?: Lit Crit 101
>Um, does anyone know anything about writing 2-3 page criticisms of short stories and essays focusing on one aspect of the work (like dialog)? Because I sure as fuck don’t have a clue. I take that...
View Article>Things I Need Explained to Me
>1. How are the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and their aftermath the fault of Democrats when the White House was controlled by a Republican, the House of Representatives were controlled by Republicans,...
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>What Would CUSS Readers Do?: Holiday Gifts
>On November 3, I will be writing about great gifts for feminist bloggers on BlogHer. Since I seem to only want bizarre things (like a Jody Davis Cubs jersey) or charitable things (donations to the...
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>What Would CUSS Readers Do?: Election Time Dilemma
>(Sorry about the sideways picture, but its a long story of technology snafus and swearing.) As an election activity at the elementary school at which my sister works, a “Wishes for Our Country”...
View Article>What Would CUSS Readers Do?: Sloganeeringhat
>Once again proving that by the time you read something in a mainstream newspaper, it’s probably too late to be of use, today’s New York Times has an article about people scamming troubled...
View Article>Three Adjectives
>My friend decided to join a dating site. One of the many irritating tasks to complete her profile involved filling in three adjectives to describe yourself. “What do you think of whiny, judgmental,...
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>The Nightstand Dilemma: What Would CUSS Readers Do?
>In Ye Olden Dayes, when people had questions about situations they faced, they traveled miles and miles on foot and donkey to seek answers. The Oracle at Delphi was popular with the ancient Greeks,...
View ArticleThe Week of Furniture
>My return to New York will be followed by exciting furniture deliveries. In October, I wrote a letter to Room and Board cursing them for failing to have a sofa I ordered in August. Last week, the...
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