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Podcast N.36: Leaving NYC, Dog Attacks and My Funny Cousin Kathryn

In this episode, I follow up on the insane feedback from a post I wrote last week about leaving New York. The comments and anecdotes that readers have shared have been absolutely incredible. I had no idea that so many people had experienced the same thing. It’s comforting to know you’re not alone and that the world won’t end if you leave New York City.

Last week, my dog Lenore was attacked by a vicious English bulldog. It was scary. She required minor surgery and an overnight at the vet, complete with sutures, staples and the dreaded Cone of Shame. And on Monday night, I witnessed another dog attack that fortunately ended with all parties intact. My patience for irresponsible dog owners who don’t know their dogs, don’t have control of them and refuse to have them neutered is below the basement.

Finally, I attended the New York premiere screening of my cousin Kathryn Hahn’s new movie “Bad Moms.” While it’s a light, easy and fun summer comedy, the real treat is Kathryn. She possesses an unteachable and unlearnable gift that makes her the one you want to be watching on the screen. She steals every scene.

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Episode 29: A Fun Week in Entertainment Media, A New Fall Tweed and Puppy Rearing

This past week was a fun week in home entertainment media with the Democratic Debate and its send-up on SNL, the announcement of Bill Murray’s Christmas special on Netflix and Amy Schumer’s HBO Comedy Special.

On a sartorial note, I got a new fall/winter tweed from J.Crew. The new jacket is a replacement for a beautiful Harris Tweed I got last year that just hasn’t worked for reasons I explain in the episode.

I also catch up on the latest with my new(ish) puppy Lenore and how it’s been with a second dog in my life.

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Rescue a Dog

When I'm walking Smokey, people often ask me "What kind of dog is he?" Inquiring eyes still glaze over with incomprehension when I say he's a "mutt," or a "rescue." If it's not an identifiable "dog show" breed, many people…

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