Filed under the category of TMI — Too Much Information — is rocker Bryan Adam’s recent revelation that his teen anthem, “Summer of ’69” isn’t a nostalgic look back at a quiet, more romantic time in his life, but rather an ode to honor the “69” sexual position.
Continue reading → Bryan Adams and the Summer of '69 Sexual Position
There are some people who feel that they never get their way when dealing with other people. I have found that much of the time, it has a lot to do with being polite — specifically with the people not being as polite as they think they are being to other people.
Do people care about being on time anymore? It seems that as each day passes, our adherence to the hands on a clock grows more weary. Transportation timetables appear to be more suggestion that requirement. Medical appointments can vary up to 45 minutes and still be considered “on time.” Meeting friends is now set in a “time frame” instead of an exact time that translates to: “I’ll show up if I feel like it and if I’m available.”
Comedian Steve Martin tells jokes. He acts funny in movies. He also writes books. He plays the banjo. He’s an art collector. All of those facets make up the diamond of the man — but not in the stern glare from the 92nd Street Y in New York City. The 92nd Street Y wanted Steve Martin to be one thing, and one thing only: Funny.
Continue reading → How the 92nd Street Y Betrayed Steve Martin
In Gordon Davidescu’s excellent article — Tznuis and the National Football League — we shared a fascinating conversation in the comments stream about Jewish law and children and the age of sexualization of the female body.
Continue reading → Precocious Puberty and the Age of Sexualization
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