Monthly Archives: December 2008

‘Almost Famous’

I just watched this Cameron Crowe film for the second time (the first time in eight years). I love it more than ever. It feels similar to my story. Like the protagonist, I was raised by a college professor parent. … Continue reading

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I’m Hit By The Credit Contraction

A year ago, I was still getting awesome credit card offers promising a year without interest payments and other incentives. My credit score is over 600. Neither my score nor my financial situation has changed much in the past year. … Continue reading

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Synagogues Employ Extra Security Measures For Shabbat

Until I was 20, I used to go to church almost every Sabbath. I never recall security guards. Yet I have almost never been to a shul on Shabbat that did not have a security guard. Here’s the email from … Continue reading

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Is Barack Obama Living Life On The Down Low?

He chose a chief of staff, Rahm Emmanuel, who majored in dance. BernardMadoff:  Why don’t you take this bull by his horns and drive over there now and move in with him? guest2:  i need  someone who doesn’t read so … Continue reading

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The Trouble With Bernie

From my live cam chat: BernardMadoff:  Oh Emma, when I was your age and dating boys, I felt the same way. But then my parents took me to the rabbi and then I had to get married to a woman … Continue reading

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