Television
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Highbrow Culture
Many thanks to Rachel for taking me to see the New York Philharmonic last night. I am pleased to report that when the Wagner piece started, I thought to myself — oh, I know this song. It's "Killed the Wabbit." That's me. Little Miss Cultured.
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Happy 40th, Schoolhouse Rock!
Gotta get my nephew on board with these as soon as he's old enough!
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Wicked Smahht
If my Schoolhouse Rock recollections are correct, I'm pretty sure they mean adverb.
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TV or Not TV?
Last night I connected two friends, one who creates documentaries about food and the people who make it, and another who is interested in pitching a video or TV series in the culinary realm (I don't want to give away any secrets!). We discussed his idea, tips to focus a pitch, and more, and I
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Weekend Wrapup
Plus a highlight from Thursday: the Momofuku Ssam duck dinner with Katie, Karen, Kim and Jackie – which as absolutely delicious — followed by my maiden visit to Corkbuzz. Will definitely return. Friday night I went to the Black Grouse launch party where I had some of Lynnette's amazing cocktails, then relaxed with Moxie for most of Saturday
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Channeling Julia
Julia Child's birthday was August 15th, and as I was walking home last night I passed a window display at Broadway Panhandler filled with pictures of her. As you know, I adore her; she's one of my heroes. I admire the way she lived her live to the fullest, without being overindulgent, it seems like she
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Two Seconds of Fame
You might want to take a quick look at what flashed on CBS Sunday Morning (at approx 1:19 in the video) on their Welcome to the Blogosphere piece. Thanks to @jmagNYC and @BlondieNY for letting me know!
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Sammy the Snake
I am having way too much fun following @BronxZoosCobra on Twitter: "Leaving Wall Street. These guys make my skin crawl. #snakeonthetown" And in related news, does anyone remember this?
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On the Up & Up
So I was down for the count this week with the plague — was out of the office for three days. I don't remember the last time I was out sick that long. I'm on the road to recovery now, although not 100% yet, but looking forward to my weekend, which includes: visits to Ward
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Previously on LOST
Have I mentioned lately how much I love LOST? Not just love, but borderline-somewhat-crazy-love. Like there are several episodes I have watched more than twice love. Like I record the old episodes when they're on Saturday nights so I can watch them yet again love. Like I watch old episodes on my iPod on the