Dateline: Elvira Black
Weblog: blogcritics.org/writers/elvira-black
Articles: 58
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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Single Review: Talking Heads - "Life During Wartime"
"This ain't no party, this ain't no disco, this ain't no foolin' around." Indeed.
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Computers in the Media: Those Juicy Apple Commercials
In the battle of the neo-nerds, Mac is the clear winner.
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New York Story: The Crackhead Next Door
The new "neighbor" banged on the door: "Open up punk. I want to talk to you face to face."
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Condoms: Look Into It
A moment of unbridled pleasure without protection is simply not worth the risk.
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New York Story: Dysfunctional Family Reunion
What's a New Yorker to do when her boyfriend's cousin's uncle's dog's half-sister sends invites for an Oklahoma blowout?
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The Last Seder
Passover represents a vital and abiding connection to Christianity for me, since the Last Supper was also a Passover Seder.
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Release of Emergency Calls Taped on 9/11 is Heartbreaking and Infuriating
The release of emergency calls from the Twin Towers reopens wounds, and reveals how precious lives might have been saved.
Does our culture encourage men to stalk and women to obsess — and if so, how dangerous is it?
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Eat, Blog, and Be Merry
Some people long to live forever. But be careful what you wish for — it could be an awfully bleak ride.
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What's with the Tattoos?
If "everyone's" getting them, how can tattoos still be taboo?
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