Monthly Archives: March 2010

March Madness proves anyone can be a winner

Though things might have changed by the time you read this, right now I am ranked among the Top 10 in True/Slant’s March Madness competition. Indeed, my team, Suburban Smackdown, is in 9th place among 53 fierce competitors. I’d like … Continue reading

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Guv hopeful a dream, except for that 'puppy killer' thing

The Republican candidate for governor in Illinois seems like a true believer’s dream, but he’s got one strike against him that’s going to be difficult to overcome. No matter how much people might appreciate Bill Brady’s take on gay marriage … Continue reading

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Is talking the talk better than texting the text?

It’s getting harder and harder these days to know the right thing to say. Not the right words. The right mode of communication. Since the advent of email and then text, people trying to convey information have increasingly turned away … Continue reading

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Size 4 or no, Jessica Simpson has bigger problems

Jessica Simpson’s infamous “mom jeans” were a size 4, but that revelation still isn’t enough to quiet the critical masses. The sexy singer appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” Wednesday and said she was disturbed by the ongoing critique of … Continue reading

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Getting older makes everyone smarter

Yesterday I added another candle to my birthday cake and if there’s anything getting older has taught me, it’s to just keep going. It’s easier to run away and hide, but it’s almost always better to bite the bullet and … Continue reading

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