Category Archives: Mysteries of Life

Who is an intellectual? You may be surprised at my answer

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Naomi

Who is an intellectual? You are. Yes, you are and I’m going to prove it. Maybe you’ll be furious at me but I do not fear your fury! So choke down for a few minutes the bile rising in your … Continue reading →

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A short shaggy song tale

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Naomi

Thursday night I went to hear the New York Philharmonic. The orchestra’s place of business, now called David Geffen Hall (want your name on a building? One hundred million dollars will do the trick), was ripped up and renovated during … Continue reading →

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Mysteries of Life: Andrea lost her rock.

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Naomi

I was in the Village a few weeks ago, walking around with my friend Andrea, when she said, “I lost my rock.” My response was what you are now expecting because it’s what you would say to a friend who … Continue reading →

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