« Menace. » Un terme puissant, mais est-ce correct ? English version / version anglaise © D A Wolf Dire que Serena Williams a menacé la juge en demi-finale de l’US Open hier soir – voilà qui suggère une scène explosive ! Et voici pourquoi les médias exercent leurs pouvoirs sensationnels lorsqu’il concerne l’art […]
Archives for 2009
The "Meltdown"
“Meltdown.” It’s a powerful term, and creates exceptionally vivid impressions! And that’s exactly why the media used it when describing Serena Williams’ angry response at yesterday’s Women’s Semi-Final of the US Open. Do you think it’s a fair choice of words? If someone hadn’t seen those crucial few determining minutes that ended the match so […]
When pigs fly…
Don’t you ever NOT feel like writing? my friend had asked on the phone the other day. I thought about that one. Not write? That’s a bit like not breathe, not eat, not love sexy shoes. When pigs fly, I thought, smiling at the images that popped into my mind. I always feel like writing, […]
Moan, groan, the 16-zone…
It’s not an out-of-body experience, exactly. But I swear – REALLY – I can morph myself into a 16-year old. Sort of. Yeah, yeah, sure, sure you’re saying to yourself. A 16-year old boy? OK. I admit that’s more difficult, but I can remember what it was like to be that age. Besides, I have […]
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Mmmmm.
Some of our most memorable movie moments offer exotic locales and steamy spaces – sometimes on the go. Ever fantasize about sexy strangers on planes, trains, and automobiles? Not only do these scenes figure heavily in film and erotica, but plenty of people experience the occasional offbeat and… transporting evening. All while maneuvering from Point […]
Heart Healthy: Do We Get Better at Love?
When it comes to love, are you benched or back in the game?
Bashing the banking biz?
Feel like bashing the banking biz? Join the crowd. We’re weary of hearing about bailouts that boggle the mind, executive bonuses and perks, and of course – fraud – exceeding anything we could ever have imagined. Then there’s the stock market – for millions of us, we’ve watched whatever savings we had take a dive, […]
Mad Men Season 3 Episode 4: Less Beauty, More Brooding
What struck me most about last night’s episode of AMC TV’s Mad Men was pure, unmistakable unhappiness. The veneer is wearing thin; in particular for the main characters, Don and Betty Draper, who can no longer hide their sadness behind the gloss of physical beauty and affluence. That, in a nutshell, epitomizes the early sixties […]
Damn, damn, damn. Driving lessons.
Are we there yet? Are you there yet? OMG. Driving lessons for my younger son. Lately he’s so, um… distracted. He’s got a pile of school work, SAT prep classes, piano, art, tennis, after hours tutorials, and… yep, the girl. Give me pause. And strength. Or extra strength Tylenol. Been there, done that, sorta It’s […]
US Open's Oudin: Gotta give it to grit!
It’s Saturday afternoon. US Open, and I’m as glued to my TV as I’ve been in a long time! Melanie Oudin, the feisty 17-year old from Marietta, Georgia, just took the second set 6-4 after a couple of grueling games. This is US Open as we love it – two tough competitors, and a youngster with […]