(b. 1952– )
Op-Ed columnist for the New York Times
Maureen Dowd
Nothing is sacred anymore, even the sacred. And even that most secret ritual of the Roman Catholic faith, the veiled black confessional box.
Once funeral homes began live-streaming funerals, it was probably inevitable. But now confessions are not only about touching the soul, but touching the screen.
“Forgive Me, Father, for I Have Linked,” The New York Times, February 8, 2011.
Sometimes the thing that’s weird about you is the thing that’s cool about you.
“My Deathless Passion for Dracula,” The New York Times, July 2, 2010.
When you’re young, and even at times when you’re older, it’s hard to fathom this: What needs to be nurtured is the stuff that’s different, that sets you apart from the pack, rather than the stuff that helps you blend in.
“My Deathless Passion for Dracula,” The New York Times, July 2, 2010.