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Elvira Black is a “retired” New York writer blogging for her own amusement here on BC. Her passions are politics, the arts, the weird things we do, and New York City.
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Elvira's Adventures in Cyber-Speed Dating
American men may be emotionally dysfunctional—but New York City guys are downright Seinfeldian in their deal-breaking demands.
55
Welcome to New York City (Sort Of)
You can still fulfill your wildest dreams in New York City, but if you're a newcomer, you would best tread lightly.
54
Intelligent Design: Is it "Intelligent?"
Can one reconcile contemporary science with a belief in a humanoid "creator?" Aye, there's the rub.
53
Book Review: A Practical Handbook for the Boyfriend by Felicity Huffman and Patricia Wolff
This hilarious how-to for the boyfriend-in-training offers terrific advice; too bad most guys will never read it!
52
Passport Purgatory!
I thought I knew who I was until I tried to establish my "identity" with the U.S. Passport Center.
51
On Postmodernism: A Pomo Primer
In our new digital century, we all live and breathe postmodernism - even if we are not yet aware of it.
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Theater Review: Five by Tenn - Five Landmark Plays by Tennessee Williams, New York
Turtle Shell Productions gathers together some early, rarely seen Williams one-acts and reinvents them for a postmodern age.
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Should the "N" Word Be Banned? Part 2
The short answer: no. But it can be relegated to the history books and rendered as obsolete as "78 rpm."
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Adventures in Real Estate, Part 2: The Lawyer Who "Phoned It In"
Paying cash for my new coop and having perfect credit should almost guarantee a quick and painless closing—shouldn't it?
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Should the "N" Word Be Banned?
In honor of Black History Month, some black leaders have proposed legislation to ban the "N" word. Are they right?
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