Bookworm

Be Perfect, or Else

2008-07-23T16:17:11-04:00

EW article is spot on, with regard to the impossible standards expected of actresses: ". . . the rules actresses must obey. Among them: Have a ''positive body image,'' but also a killer body. Stay within the two-pound weight range that will not reveal you as either anorexic or a pig. Age gracefully, but never get older. Don't have wrinkles, but don't use Botox. Be modest, but when you win an award, weep as if a gold statuette is a personalized gift from heaven. If you get pregnant, be prepared to let a dozen news outlets act as your ob-gyn....

A Locally Grown Diet With Fuss but No Muss

2008-07-22T10:48:48-04:00

"As a person of rural origin who has lived much of my life in rural places,” she said, “I can’t tell you how joyful it makes me to hear that it’s trendy for people in Manhattan to own a part of a cow.” [NYTimes.com]

Matsui might be out for the season

2008-07-21T11:15:37-04:00

"The 34-year-old Matsui was having a stellar season prior to his injury, hitting .323 with seven homers and 34 RBI in 69 games. But he may not be able to return for the Yankees, who also have been without outfielder Johnny Damon. Matsui, for his part, did not sound optimistic, referring to the injury as similar to a right knee ailment which needed operation in the offseason. That surgery required months of rehabilitation and another procedure likely would place him out of the lineup for the remainder of the campaign." [Yahoo! Sports] It reminds you a bit of car repairs....