DODGING A BULLETPOINT: 11/12/10
The Dig’s day, in snippet form- It would be inaccurate to say that Dig Edit was not hungover yesterday from the events of the Dig This Awards prior. Fortunately, no photographic evidence exists of...
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MOTHER I’D LIKE TO HUG
I’m writing to you under the influence of a little alcohol (as I’m not sure I’d have the courage to write to you about this sober). I’ve got an awkward (understatement) situation. My mother left her...
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SMART PEOPLE ON BAD DAYS: AJ
My partner and I have been together for a considerably happy five years, known each-other for well over eleven years. We are raising our one year old daughter together, and for all intents and purposes...
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EARTH PRIME TIME: MATRIMONY IN RIVERDALE … THE GAY KIND
I learned last week while meeting my friend’s wife for the first time that you are to say “Congratulations” to the groom and “Best Wishes” to the bride. Today we double up on the congrats because Lt....
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TECH ROUND-UP: ALL ZUCKERBERG ALL THE TIME, RIAA GETS GREEDY, VIDEO GAME REHAB
Yes that image is surprisingly accurate. But first, Zuckerberg was pretty much the star of this weekend so we should discuss that. ZUCKERBERG TAKES OVER THE NEWS The billionaire’s hoodie got married...
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MISSADVENTUROUS: COMMITTED
Hi, I’m Liz. I’ll be writing about dating and living in Boston every week. Welcome to Funkytown. What is it about turning twenty five that injects ideas of marriage and long term commitment into my...
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BEAN COUNTER: VOLUME 14, ISSUE 25
Boston implemented new regulations Monday adding additional fees for marriages conducted by municipal employees at City Hall. Co-opting city sanitation workers for wedding bands continues to be frowned...
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SAVAGE LOVE: MOUTHING OFF
I am desperately in need of your help. After eight years of marriage, it turns out that the blowjobs I give are “good but not great” and are now getting “boring.” My husband is unable to tell me...
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SAVAGE LOVE: DATING YOURSELF
I’m a straight man at that age where the general public still considers me young. Although I’ve attended many weddings, I have no interest in marrying or even being in a relationship. I never have. I’m...
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MISSADVENTUROUS: A CASE FOR COMPATIBILITY
I really enjoy reading about dating and social norms within dating. I suppose that’s why I write about those topics from time to time. Recently, I read Peter Ludlow’s Atlantic piece on the problematic...
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SAVAGE LOVE: I CAN’T QUIT YOU (BUT I SHOULD)
I’m a 24-year-old straight, married female. I have been religiously reading your column in the Portland Mercury since I was 16. Thank you for explaining things that my parents wouldn’t and for helping...
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SAVAGE LOVE: OVER THE HILL HUMPING
I am a married 54-year-old postmenopausal woman. My libido has diminished significantly, and it takes me much longer to climax. My husband gets tired sooner and is unable to maintain an erection as...
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BAR HAVOC: A LOT OF LEAVIN’ LEFT TO DO
I’m officially at the age now where when people hear I’m single, they look at me with a very specific look. This look is something like pity combined with curiosity, as in “what could possibly be wrong...
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NEWS TO US: COUPLE SEVERELY WOUNDED IN MARATHON BOMBINGS NOW ENGAGED
Another marathon tale of tragedy has taken a feel-good turn as a couple severely wounded in the April 15 bombings has gotten engaged for Christmas, the Dig has learned. Paul Norden, one of the Stoneham...
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BOOKS: WHAT’S THE WORD?
Photo Credit: Kevork Djansezian/Reuters Yes, Ryan from The Office wrote a book, One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories … And it’s good. The stories are sweet, but never saccharine, and his humor is...
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SAVAGE LOVE: DILDO SPREE
What is the best way to sanitize a latex dildo? At least I think it’s a latex dildo. I actually don’t know. I had a yeast infection a few months ago, and before I knew what was up, I used my toy. Now...
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SXSW: REVIEW: QUE CARAMBA ES LA VIDA
Looking over the expanse of cultural and institutional barriers women face, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly one usual suspect that haunts women more than others. It’s usually a combination of several...
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PRETTY IN PINK
“I’m actually out. I went to the store and I’m kinda just chillin’ in my car.” Singer-songwriter Jessica Lea Mayfield is on the phoner. It’s just days before her new album for ATO Records, Make My Head...
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