1983
In the second presidential debate, George Bush said he had created many new jobs during his eight years as vice president. Mike Dukakis said these were non-skilled, meaningless jobs. I say, let's leave Dan Quayle out of this.
What's it all about... Alfie? Karen Katonah has the definitive answer. "I'm at law school in Miami," she writes, "and there's a chance that the temperature may drop below 85 this month. So take that." As the sleet and slop come down out of a gray Boston sky for the seventh straight day, a sense of hatred towards Karen bubbles up in my mind. So much for a kinder, gentler nation.
Pay attention. In just over four months, Eric Grubman 'B4 will celebrate his 5th Reunion. This means a new secretary will replace Eric. It hopefully may also mean that '83s will begin reading their own class notes first, instead of telling me how much you enjoy Eric's pulsating, somewhat schizophrenic column. Even my mother confesses to "reading Eric." So it is with a sense of narcissistic pleasure that I watch the twilight begin to descend upon scribe Grubman's career.
Enough self-aggrandizement. DebbieKerman is fall of good news down at Howard University in Washington, where she's an assistant professor of philosophy. Last July, Debbie successfully presented her Ph.D. dissertation at Stanford before returning happily to the Eastern seaboard.
Kevin Luing wrapped up his M.B.A. at Wharton ana landed at The Berkeley Schools in New Jersey as director of computer services. According to the press release, Kevin has "three-pronged responsibilities" in his new position. Not three-headed, but three-pronged. The bottom line is that Kevin is a Master of the Universe, controlling all aspects of computer usage at school and standing guard against any insidious computer viruses. "I also change students' grades, for a nominal fee," says El Computer Jock.
Sally Kahler got married a while back and is now Sally Kahler Phillips, account supervisor at the advertising firm Heller Breene. Sally works on the Reebok, LOTUS, and Kodak accounts, a unique daily blend of sneakers, computers, and cameras. She's based out of Boston, enjoying life after several years in New York City.
For all you people who criticize the vast and persistent number of Alpha Chis in this column, here: Mike Peltz, Jens Robinson,Bruce Andrus, Joe Kirby, Pete Cholnoky, Chip Greene, Neil Donnenfeld, and Mark Howard Johnson. What a crowd! Eight down, 91 to go.
To avoid being accused of negligence, here's some press on Lisa Feinberg. Lisa is married (to Jason Densmore '73), skiing fast on the Women's Pro Ski Racing Tour, and somehow working as an advertising executive. Her latest film release is "Body Prep!", a ski-fitness video. This production was masterminded by Triple L Productions, a company founded by Lisa and two other "L" people. Although I cannot objectively review the film (I like Lisa a great deal personally, but also enjoy being fat), it is an outstanding piece of work. Check out Triple L Productions at 603/643-4682 and see for yourself!
Finally, Kathy Hoes says that copies of "The Finer Things" video shown at our sth Reunion can be purchased for the compelling price of $15. You can now watch BobbyGoldman making out with his wife, Barbara, in your own living room! Contact Kathy at 5 Bridge Street, Watertown, MA 02172.
Happy Groundhog Day.
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