What magazines do you subscribe to, and why?
1. The New Yorker
Have for years, probably always will. My favorite magazine by a long shot. I try to read it every week, and often it's the only non-academic reading I do. It's also my only source of really in-depth foreign policy analysis.
2. Time Out NY
It's only $10/year and the best for newcomers to NYC.
3. Entertainment Weekly
I love this magazine and although it's kind of expensive, it's so snarky and entertaining. I barely even have time to watch TV or go to the movies and EW keeps me up to date with all things popcult related.
Other magazines that I like: Wired, Zink, the Economist, Harpers, the Atlantic, none of which I have time to read.
What are your favorite and least favorite words? Any reasons why?
Question submitted by Byrne.
Great question!!
Favorite words:
* Supercilious
* Conversant
* Problematic / problematize (business-speak/academic jargon)
* A billion more I can't think of right now
My favorite Spanish word is "azafata" which means "stewardess", IIRC from 7th grade Spanish.
Least favorite words
* "Make Love" (ok, that's a phrase)
* Cuddle
So I'm a big cold bitch with a heart of ice, okay? At least I have an excellent vocabulary.
