One look at the junk in my trunk and it’s clear: I am a woman who loves ice cream.
So how excited was I to watch the the drama and tension unfold in the Food Network’s Scoop, the tale of ordinary ice-cream lovers pitching their dream flavors to the big-wigs of Haagen-dazs.
Only one of five [...]

Was anyone local at the Comic-con this weekend?
Did you catch Samuel L. Jackson on the Snakes on a Plane panel?
I am sooooo jealous.

Indie Spinner Rack is a podcast about independent comics.
Go on. Don’t be shy, hard chargers. Check it out.

Although since childhood I have been more tomboy than girlie girl, I am inexplicably drawn to pageant viewing. It’s a world of shiny hair and fancy dresses I cannot relate to at all, and yet, I cannot look away. So, of course, I caught some of the Miss Universe pageant last night.
Miss Universe started her [...]

You may want to catch Alix Olson at the Tupelo Music Hall tonight. She’s a rockin’ slam poet who hails from my old stomping grounds, the little town of Bethlehem, PA. in fact, I am rather sure she doesn’t remember, but we met in high school and I saw her act in a Neil Simon [...]

Bad news for streakers who are fans of the demolition derby.

One of my all-time favorite writers, TC Boyle, talks to Pasadena Weekly about his latest book, Talk Talk.
Have any of you ever read his stuff? I got hooked on his short stories ages ago. As an arts editor, one of my favorites is Sorry Fugu, the tale of a chef trying to win a favorable [...]

The LA Times explores the cultural significance of Batwoman’s coming-out party on Wednesday.
Not that there’s anything wrong with that. But I like columnist Meghan Daum’s closing assertion, "If there’s anything scarier than a strong lesbian, it’s a strong straight woman. Now there’s a superhero we could use."
You go, girl!

Do you have a comic-book fan in your life? Does he or she speak a language you don’t quite understand?In honor of Comic-Con International 2006’s arrival in its fair city, SignonSandiego.com presents a glossary of graphic novel and comic-book lingo.

I know it’s hot. I know you don’t want to go outside. Are you feeling a little guilty about vegging like broccoli next to the blasting air conditioner?
There’s no need, hard chargers.
Men’s Health lists 18 tricks to teach your body.