New Jersey Patois
People in New Jersey were gratified to learn yesterday that one of the state’s signature expressions has found its way … Continue reading New Jersey Patois
Author: The Idiosyncratist
Fifteen Years Ago
I wasn’t in New York on 9/11. It was a beautiful day, and I was pulling weeds outside when … Continue reading Fifteen Years Ago
Leveraging the Celebrity Brand: Politics
Yesterday, I spoke of the Burberry company, now a sort of fashion conglomerate whose latest pitch might be this: “If … Continue reading Leveraging the Celebrity Brand: Politics
Leveraging the Brand: Burberry
You are certainly familiar with the Burberry brand. The company was founded as a military supplier in the 19th century … Continue reading Leveraging the Brand: Burberry
Movie Monday: Don’t Think Twice
Anybody over the age of 20 can remember the disappointment of not getting a much hoped-for job. This is not … Continue reading Movie Monday: Don’t Think Twice
Wacky Platform Boots
Here is a boot much featured in the fashion press for this year’s fall season. It comes from designer Marc … Continue reading Wacky Platform Boots
Thoughts on the Paperwhite
About six weeks ago, I took the plunge and bought a Kindle Paperwhite, the latest Amazon ebook reader. I … Continue reading Thoughts on the Paperwhite
Watch This Word Wander
Surplice This summer a friend of mine bought a new piece of clothing for wearing outside during the hot weather. … Continue reading Watch This Word Wander
Movie Monday: Hell or High Water
Here’s a great movie that you should plan to see. The piece is set in West Texas, where the … Continue reading Movie Monday: Hell or High Water
Surrender, New York: A Warning
This new novel has everything going for it. Its author is Caleb Carr, whose first book, “The Alienist,” was a … Continue reading Surrender, New York: A Warning
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