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Tuesday, March 28, 2006 12:00 AM

Dropping shopping

I tried to kick my retail addiction (I have 200 pairs of shoes) for 12 days. It wasn't pretty -- but I did have a drink with Norman Mailer.

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  • Tuesday, March 28, 2006 12:54 PM

    The (Hair) Salonification of Salon

    Appalling dreck like this piece, which can only prompt a loud, "Oh, who bloody CARES" from any sentient being, seems to be Salon's exiting new future.

    I think I'll go back to enduring the vodka and imported car ads. I wouldn't pay for this silliness in print; I certainly won't continue paying for it online.

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