The Libertine Belles 11: Belles Are Ringing
I’m told that in Spanish, saying that a man is “like a cheese” means you think he’s sexy. Maybe that explains why the …
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The Pleasures of Pink
Pink is one of my favorite colors. Not hot pink, but the shade of pink you see on the inside …
Shameless Slobbering Over A Cat and Its Human Doppelgänger
Usually I try not to give in to Internet memes or anything that might be described as “viral.” But I …
The Libertine Belles 10: What Women Want
Freud famously pronounced himself perplexed by the question “What does a woman want?” It never occurred to him that different …
Chao Vegan Slices
On this blog, I make my enthusiastic turophily known to the world. So it may be a surprise that I was …
The Gift
Once in a great while, if you’re lucky, someone will unexpectedly melt your heart with an act of kindness that leaves …
The Libertine Belles 9: Mating Dances
Men who can dance have a big advantage with the ladies. But do they make the best lovers? Explicit content …
Little Bitty Pretty One
Aubrey is the littlest of our cats and, to my eye, the prettiest. But she’s the runt, and often gets …
Eggplant and Chèvre Tower
On a recent night out, we encountered this sublime starter, made of layers of eggplant (aubergine) with ricotta, goat cheese …
The Libertine Belles 8: Masculinity Performed
The Philadelphia indie rock band Dr. Dog is featured in this week’s chapter. I love their determinedly casual, thrift-store look– …
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