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On Vox: We Are Jolly Laddies, We're Riders of the Night
Came across my fraternity's entry in Urban Dictionary.
"The greatest fraternity that ever existed. Composed of individuals who are [. . .] known for being non-discriminatory towards everybody and propagate freedom for all men of all creeds." (source)
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On Vox: "Dream Lover"
Bobby Darin sounds positively square next to Ben E. King. The first thing I noticed is that in the chorus, Darin resolves to the root of the tonic chord. King drops down to the third, which sounds a little hipper. King phrases behind the beat and takes some liberties with the melody, adding drama and strengthening the narrative voice. Darin ( Read more... ) -
On Vox: Sigh...
Everywhere I go these days, I think I see the girl who broke my heart. I thought I was starting to get over her. Now I think she's got a doppelganger who stalks 5th Avenue.
Originally posted on drkaufman.vox.com
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On Vox: Good Morning
My landlady woke me up at 8:30 this morning when she let herself into my apartment.
Originally posted on drkaufman.vox.com
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On Vox: Insight from Daniel Schorr
On Wednesday's All Things Considered, Daniel Schorr observed of President Bush, "Lying as a matter of convience has become almost a conventional technique." About two and a half minutes long, it's a short piece but, as is typical of Schorr, there's plenty of information crammed into it. Listen to the whole thing here.
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On Vox: QotD: Kitchen Essentials
What are the 10 foods you must have in your refrigerator and/or your kitchen cabinet?
Submitted by Carol.
The last time I had that much food in my kitchen was when my parents came here for Shabbos. Usually I just have a $2 loaf of hamotze bread, cashew butter, and jelly. Sometimes I buy breakfast cereal to add some variety, as well as soluble ( Read more... ) -
On Vox: I'm thinking of a master plan.
Mollie is organizing a Birthright trip for December. My plan is to go to on the trip, and then plant my ass in yeshiva immediately after.
Originally posted on drkaufman.vox.com
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On Vox: QotD: First Crush
How old were you when you had your very first boyfriend/girlfriend? Do you still know them now?
Submitted by KIM.
I was probably 10 years old during my first boyfriend/girlfriend situation. We held hands. It was hot. Haven't seen or thought about that girl in years. Um, fastforwarding a little bit... My first real relationship was in college ( Read more... )
