From the monthly archives:

September 2010

And You’re Not Gonna Reach My Telephone

September 29, 2010
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Before you establish a mode of communication, make sure you’re prepared to continue communicating that way. I don’t mind if friends text me to request a get-together, but I prefer that a man ask for a date by calling. It shows extra initiative, especially if you’re just getting to know the person. Texting requires a level of comfort and familiarity.

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But Isn’t It Baconless by Definition?

September 27, 2010
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Yesterday, I judged a macaroni and cheese cook-off. As excited as I was to judge this contest with Councilman Steven Fulop and Peter Genovese, Star Ledger food writer and author of A Slice of Jersey: Your Ultimate Guide to Pizza in the Garden State, I had one concern: would some of the entries contain meat?

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Imagine a Bookstore Where Books Had No Titles

September 24, 2010
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I never begin a blog post without first giving it a title, but I usually change it before I click the “Publish” button. When I was in school, I’d normally use an obscenity as a placeholder on essays until I could come up with something better. It’s amazing that I never once forgot to change the title.

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Academic Karma Kicking Me in the Ass

September 22, 2010
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I finally realize why my professors always encouraged class participation and why it was always such a large component of our final grades. When students don’t participate, especially in a discussion-based class, the learning suffers. I try really hard to engage my students, but I can’t force them to be interested.

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25 Things Women Wish Men Knew

September 20, 2010
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I realize that my list doesn’t apply to every woman, but I tried to consider genuine, intelligent, sophisticated, evolved women (feel free to disagree with me). Without further ado, here are 25 things women wish men knew. Ladies, what would you add to or delete from this list? Gentlemen, does anything here surprise you?

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