Category Archives: Appreciations

“Mad Men” Eulogies: Pete Campbell

Posted on April 2, 2015 by James Reich

Pete Campbell, American Sniper. Continue reading →

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“Mad Men” Eulogies: Don’s Bottle

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Sean Murphy

You’ll miss the bad old days, when ad men could not manage the madness they made. Continue reading →

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“Mad Men” Eulogies: Roger Sterling

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Whitney Collins

Roger Sterling. A man of many felted fedoras. Continue reading →

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“Mad Men” Eulogies: Joan Holloway

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Sean Beaudoin

The doctrine of Joan P. Holloway Continue reading →

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Talking is the Family Business: A Eulogy for my Father

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Davis Schneiderman

Davis Schneiderman’s eulogy for his father, who died twice. Continue reading →

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A Study of Reading Habits in the Age of Aquarius, or, The Novel as Time Machine

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Greg Olear

An argument for the utility of the novel. Continue reading →

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The 12 People You Meet at a Babymetal Concert

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Jim Ruland

Japanese pop metal threesome Babymetal must be seen and heard to be believed. Last year, they took the world by storm, with single and viral video “Gimme Chocolate!!” and just recently completed their first whirlwind world tour, which included opening slots for Lady GaGa. Veteran So-Cal punk author Jim Ruland talked his indulgent wife into attending Babymetal’s first U.S. show, which was full of surprises. Continue reading →

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