Category Archives: Personal reflections

Question Lady Question

The Question Lady writes: Do you think that watching the news makes people more — or less — empathetic about disasters?

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Butt World

Paleo Retiree writes: Butts are a big, big part of contempo popular culture. How, why and when did that happen?

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Those Nameless Naked Girls

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Who do you think is the most photographed nude model of all time? I’ve often heard it claimed that Bettie Page holds that title. As much as I love Bettie, I’m not so sure that’s accurate. It … Continue reading

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Letter from China: All Chinese Animals Numerous; Some More Numerous Than Others

Fenster writes: 1. “So  Many People” I am at a meeting with a senior official of the provincial education department.  We are discussing the state role in higher education.  Today, I am more reliant than ever on my translator since … Continue reading

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Question Lady Question

The Question Lady writes: As Sandy approaches, I wonder: What’s the worst weather you’ve ever been in?

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Question Lady Question

The Question Lady writes: When you’re tired but have something you really need/want to do, what’s the best strategy you’ve hit on to revive your energy?

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Birthday Day at UR

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I dedicate this song to The Question Lady, who turns 23 today.

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Question Lady Question

The Question Lady writes: What is the best way to be self-critical?

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Crass?

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I still haven’t become totally accustomed to crass advertising. I suppose I should like it, but mostly I feel unsettled by it. The last thing I want to be thinking about while watching The History Channel … Continue reading

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Question Lady Question

The Question Lady writes: What’s the best way to waste time?

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