Category Archives: Society

Food, Inc.

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Anne

I want to see this movie.

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Healthcare Rewind

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Anne

I could go on forever about the disaster that is the American health care system. About how our litigious society has made it impossible for doctors to admit mistakes which then fuels discontent and disatisfaction. How litigation drives up malpractice … Continue reading →

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Class Consciousness

Posted on June 10, 2007 by Anne

The subject of class (socioeconomic, cultural) is one I spent a good deal of time reading and writing about in college for my sociology minor, but one that I’ve hesitated to reflect upon in my own life. Class is such … Continue reading →

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Wandering

Posted on September 11, 2006 by Anne

It was a gorgeous sunny day here in New York City today. I had the day off, so I decided I should spend at least some of it outside… First I walked down to the Strand Bookstore in Union Square. … Continue reading →

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Life Investments

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Anne

I read an article in some economic or money-oriented publication earlier this year about investing strategies and stupid mistakes that people make… Like thinking that just because you’ve already lost $10,000 in some investment you should stick it out because … Continue reading →

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Talent Scouting

Posted on January 14, 2006 by Anne

Sometimes I’m amazed by people’s talent. While I think there are plenty of things that I do well, I’m not sure there’s anything that I’m amazingly good at. I think my talent-envy is mostly confined to artistically oriented persons. I’m … Continue reading →

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The World Minus An Anne

Posted on June 7, 2005 by Anne

One of my favorite same-named personalities died today. Anne Bancroft (1931-2005). A Reuters story said of her, “The sultry, dark-haired beauty evinced intelligence,” and she was apparently referred to as “the thinking man’s fantasy.” I can scarcely imagine a better … Continue reading →

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Oh Peter

Posted on April 5, 2005 by Anne

It’s easy for me to pinpoint when my slight infatuation with Peter Jennings began. It was either September 12th or 13th, 2001 when his extraordinary ability to maintain his composure and effectively communicate the news while not betraying the undeniable … Continue reading →

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Stranger in a Strange Land

Posted on January 18, 2005 by Anne

ABCNews reports that 61% of Americans believe the biblical story of creation. I’m not going to address this issue, but I was thinking about it and I’m not sure I know a single person who believes in the biblical story … Continue reading →

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Poisoned by the Welfare State (or How Denmark Spoiled Me for American Politics)

Posted on January 18, 2005 by Anne

It’s weird to live in a country, a “democracy” nonetheless, where I feel such a fatalistic attitude about my personal ability to effect any change. It’s also weird that somewhere along the line I was poisoned with intolerance and frustration. … Continue reading →

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