Sigh. What is a vintage gal like me to do in a world of Technicolor nail polish? I try to be edgy and fashion-forward. (OK, that’s a lie. I am usually never in with the fads. Every once in a while I find me and the times collide, we align, this is a rarity. Well, style over fashion, yes?) Admittedly, sometimes I want to throw all my classic,...
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Side B editors and columnists recommend some of their favorite things for readers this weekend: Literature Until I read this piece on Ann Beattie, I’d never heard of her. Which feels criminal now that I’m several stories deep in here collection Park City. I had a writing professor in college who would recommend books based not upon her...
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for anyone who has actually claimed to desire objectification When you say, “Dude, I’d love it if women came up to me in the street and told me how hot they thought I was.” I can see the young women with windswept hair reflecting in your eyes. They bite their lips and blush prettily, and drag their welcome fingers across your shoulders– I would...
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“Hi Marianne, I live in Luzern and the 3 things I love the most is 1st- cheese 2nd- cheese 3rd- cheese The surrounding mountains and the massive lake are okayish. Just kidding It’s wonderful!!! ‘Wish you were here’ xx Lau” “Hello Marianne! I hope you’re feeling better The three best things in Lima are: 1....
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Mary of Christ If you cut night’s throat she would tumble from the open neck come steaming purring at tables end or bed post or desk chair. Silent stepping and wet lipped curling up to your wish the way most men believe in nothing. How they forget Mamas milk trade soft pillows for steel for rigid fucking in bought rooms for things that break. Kissing...
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