Television

  • 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

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