I found out while I was administering an immensely serious (once-a-year) statewide test to my middle school students. I had to use the timer on my phone and the news alert came through (on silent), and I just about fell over in griefstricken surprise. I was so shocked and sad. The next morning I rocked Prince videos…

It gives me a “Napolean Dymanite” vibe, and I like it.

I dislike Andrew Cuomo on principle because his pseudo-wife Sandra Lee was terrible to a wonderfully sweet Art Director I know, who definitely did not deserve her entitled bullshit. Fuck both of them.

Please! Trump will be long dead by then. Ivanka will be “hot enough” for at least another 20 years. And Trump is, what, 70?

Plus, Tiffany will always be rich. So she’s got that going for her.

I love Dakota Johnson in her (tiny) role in “The Social Network.”

*deleting repeated post (I hope)

Coming here to second the recommendation of “The Fall.” It’s some moody, great television...set in moody (and great?) Belfast. Bonus: Archie Punjabi and Gillian Anderson! 

Your friend’s story is heartbreaking to me. Last year was my first year teaching (after changing careers from 20 yrs in media). I was undermined at every turn, especially by the two women with whom I shared a room/teaching responsibilities (though I was the lead teacher—the person qualified in the subject). One was…

That is a good question. I’m in a very blue state, but in a swing state this might be a dealbreaker for me as well.

Way to go, Pumpkin Andy! I’ve been watching a lot of college football today too (unfortunately, my school lost by a bunch). I’m also sad Navy lost (my uncle went to Annapolis).

Sending love your way. I am unemployed (and not married)—and really starting to feel the bite of that.

This era George Michael was a good George Michael.

Any year without Ariana Grande is a good year (in my book).

THE PIANO TUNER (Daniel Mason), THE POISONWOOD BIBLE (Barbara Kingsolver), and HALF OF A YELLOW SUN (Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie) are also interesting reads in terms of their views of Western Colonialism (as are many of Salman Rushdie’s works—MIDNIGHT’S CHILDREN, SHALIMAR THE CLOWN, etc).

I’m more of a Katie Holmes/Jennifer Garner (I loved “Alias”) kind of girl.

Try True & Co. online. I love them.

I am definitely going there next time I’m in Asheville. I haven’t been to the Biltmore since I was a kid. So beautiful—all times of the year.

Capers are delicious. You are clearly crazy. Lol

I hate this woman. There, I said it.