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Journalism Is Rarely Sexy

I’ve spent most of my adult life mixing with journalists and the number of objectively sexy female journalists I’ve met are few. When I talk to men in the profession, they tell me my experience is not rare. Female journalists … Continue reading

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Stalking Sarah Palin

I find that Slate.com’s Jack Shafer often articulates my inchoate instincts about journalism. I only have vague feelings about a lot of issues until Jack Shafer spells things out for me. I’m often accused of obsession in my blogging. It’s … Continue reading

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A Little Ditty About Luke & Diane

I exchanged email with a female journalist Sunday evening. We’re getting together this afternoon. Perhaps we’ll do an interview. I like female journalists. I love powerful women. Early this morning, I had a dream that I was working for a … Continue reading

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How Come So Few Print Journalists Are Hot?

I don’t get it. About a quarter of young female lawyers are hot. About a quarter of young female professionals are hot. Yet print journalism attracts 99% dogs. Why? I love journalism and I love women and I’d really love … Continue reading

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Because I’m Luke Ford

A friend writes: Hi,I’m Luke Ford and I just love attention…any kind of attention…from anyone,really… .the random fair dinkum lost souls who wander into my chatroom to spice up their boring lives..and bitch abt this ‘n that,while endlessly commenting on my not … Continue reading

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