Tag Archives: Humor

Valentine’s Day Madame Paradox Style

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Madame Paradox

How it is that a pseudo holiday with all sorts of bloody origins ended up being the official gushy lovetastic extravaganza that is Valentine’s Day, only Hallmark really knows. Be that as it may, I shall honor the day with … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Baby Huey, Bette Davis, books, cadbury chocolate couture show, champagne, chocolate, Eva Gardner, Godiva, Humor, lingerie, Marilyn Monroe, Ogden Nash, Russ Meyer, Sophia Loren, Sweethearts, Valentine's Day, Whitman's Sampler | 24 Comments

Beware Supervillains, My Nose Will Defeat You

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Madame Paradox

By day, she is the mild mannered Madame Paradox, aspiring author. But at night, oh at night Ladies and Gentleman, a beast is unleashed. One with powers heretofore unheard of on this planet. For you see, deep in the superhero … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged childhood memory, crazy foam, Creativity, hives, Humor, insomnia, inspiration, kryptonite, nose, Pearl S. Buck, quote, sensitivity, smell, storyteller, superhero, superpower, supervillain, tea rose perfume, underdog, wonder woman, writer | 20 Comments

I Don’t Eat Spotted Dick, But I Could Try

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Madame Paradox

Lately I’ve noticed online I’m enjoying the company of many people from the UK. Although it’s probably because they happen to be lovely and entertaining, there’s something more, something until recently I couldn’t quite put my finger on. It has … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged anglophile, Big Ben, British, children's books, children's memory, Dr. Who, earl grey tea, Emma Peel, Enid Blyton, funny, Humor, marmalade, reading, The Avengers, The Magic Faraway Tree, Toffee Treacle, UK, Upstairs Downstairs, writer | 24 Comments

Evolution, It’s Not Just For Dogs With Gas

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Madame Paradox

Some of you may recall I mentioned our family dog Pepper and his digestive issues in an earlier post. Poor Pepper. As a puppy he was sick all the time until the vet determined he was born without the ability … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged agent, Blizzard, blogging, bravery, childhood memory, dog food, dogs, end of year, evolution, fear, gas, Humor, New Year, New York City, novel, old jewish man, puppy, raisins, scottish terrier, Snow, Tigger, writer, writing | 27 Comments

In Case This Writing Thing Doesn’t Pan Out – Xmas Edition

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Madame Paradox

I’m considering a few career alternatives. Which one do you prefer?

Posted in Alternative Careers | Tagged Black and White Photos, Career Search, Christmas, Christmas Tree, Humor, job, New Year, Presents, Santa, Sled, Snow, writer, Xmas | 8 Comments

What The Hell Do I Know About Santa’s Memoirs?

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Madame Paradox

I know, you’re confused. But Heidi you say, why does a nice Jewish girl from the suburbs think she can talk about the Kringle Extraordinaire? Point taken. But I figure if I simply apply my enthusiasm for chocolate and lingerie, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged character study, Chimney, Christmas, Elves, Fiction, Frank Delaney, Humor, New York Times Best Selling Author, Reindeer, Santa Claus, Sleigh, Snow, Twitter, writer, Writing Contest, Xmas | 8 Comments

A Xmas Tale Involving Chopsticks And Twitter

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Madame Paradox

At age twelve I had the extraordinary privilege of going to Japan with my parents. In Tokyo, wall-to-wall bodies filled the city. Huge billboards and traffic abounded. It felt familiar somehow, a combination of battling the crowds to get a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Agents, Authors, childhood memory, Chopsticks, Christmas, Editors, Family, Hashtags, Humor, Japan, Japanese cuisine, Kyoto, New Year's Eve, New York City, Social Media, Times Square, Tokyo, Travel, Twitter, UK, West Yorkshire, Window Shopping, Writers, Xmas | 14 Comments

My Safari Through The Asphalt Jungle

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Madame Paradox

No matter the love hate relationship I may have with Manhattan it is, and shall always be, an exquisite place to be a writer. A place that cries out to be observed and catalogued for future explorations into the funny, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Autumn, childhood memory, children, graffiti, Humor, Manhattan, Nail Salons, New York City, observations, Paul Lind, Playground, Rat, Subway, traffic, urban blight, Urban Dweller, writer | 11 Comments

A Few Love Letters To The Stupid Box

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Madame Paradox

Dear Ghost Hunters: Even though I’ve spent years in advertising and am well versed in the art of video manipulation, I am completely on board. Just because there are never two cameras to corroborate moving objects doesn’t mean people should … Continue reading →