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Jodi Lustig

Giving Thanks for Minor Miracles

Like millions of ACOMPs (Adult Children Of MAGA Parents) I girded my loins and myself before I even considered spending Thanksgiving with…

Dec 5

red fist and blue fist in front of American flag

Dec 5

It’s the Sexism, Stupid! Part II

In 2008 I was a Hillary Hoper who stood down for the once-in-a-generation political juggernaut that was and is Barack Obama. (I won’t get…

Nov 13

It’s the Sexism, Stupid! Part II

Nov 13

It’s the Sexism, Stupid! Part I

When I was ten years old I vowed to become the first woman president if an older wiser woman didn’t get there first. I like to make a joke…

Nov 11

It’s the Sexism, Stupid! Part I

Nov 11

The Nebbish Needs an NJB Moment

Thanks to the Netflix hit Nobody Wants This — and the Jewish blogosphere that’s both embraced and eviscerated it in fun and good faith —…

Oct 24

The Nebbish Needs an NJB Moment

Oct 24

WOMEN ARE WATCHING

“Sydney Sweeney ‘can’t act’ and ‘isn’t pretty’ says top Hollywood producer.”

Apr 17

Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney in the romantic comedy Anyone But You

Apr 17

My Life in Libraries

I can’t remember a time when I didn’t love the library. My first story hour, my first library card, and the way-too-mathy Dewey Decimal…

Apr 27, 2023

My Life in Libraries

Apr 27, 2023

Totally-Taller-Than-Me Boys Were Clapping

I was skiing with my brother. He’s younger. Which makes me older and better. At everything. Always.

Apr 13, 2023

Totally-Taller-Than-Me Boys Were Clapping

Apr 13, 2023

Read “The Jodi Rules” in Midlife on Fire v 2

So I’ve got an essay in this fantastic collection by — and about — a bunch of fierce and fiery women writers. Check it out wherever you get…

Feb 6, 2023

Read “The Jodi Rules” in Midlife on Fire v 2

Feb 6, 2023

What now?

Still a story in the works, mainly because nobody else is writing it. But here’s where I am. In a perfect world, yes, like Thanos, we…

Mar 3, 2021

What now?

Mar 3, 2021

Thanks from a Lesser Oscar® Winner (in ninety commercial break seconds)

“We’d like to assure you that no award category at the 91st Oscars ceremony will be presented in a manner that depicts the achievements of…

Feb 22, 2019

Thanks from a Lesser Oscar® Winner (in ninety commercial break seconds)

Feb 22, 2019

Jodi Lustig

Jodi Lustig

I let myself hope again. Over it. Back to playing the angry funny geek who makes the cool kids feel cooler. The superiority complex that comes with? Love it!

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