http://www.observer.com/term/aunt-mabel en http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-49 <img src="/files/article/mabel 827.JPG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Ahhh, the old law school story! But it's a different one. It's about how law school, the one fall back plan that every writer in the city...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:50:15 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-49 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-48 <img src="/files/article/mabel 825.JPG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Mom and Dad, a lesson for your kids: Make them feel guilty. Can Auntie send this to my brother and his wife? They could use more of...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:04:14 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-48 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-47 <img src="/files/article/mabel 824.JPG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Well, our theory has been smashed into a million pieces. I suppose it makes sense that Mabel is the one who shattered our dreams. See, a few...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:30:42 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-47 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-46 <img src="/files/article/mabel 821.JPG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. The big, blowout, rich-getting-poor A1 piece.</p> <p>2. Krugman offers Obama a communicatios lesson. We've always found Krugman to be a wonderful communicator. Especially when it comes to talking...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:00:54 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-46 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-45 <img src="/files/article/mabel 820.JPG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Auntie, we feel like we're finally getting to know you. It's not like it took all that much work to figure out that Nick Kristof and his...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:09:42 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-45 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-44 <img src="/files/article/mabel 819.JPG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Stress takes on a life of its own! And it will destroy you! Scary!</p> <p>2. Wait, Ted Olson is with the gays? How in the world did we...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:22:54 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-44 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-43 <img src="/files/article/mabel 817.JPG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Adam Gopnik's sister tells us about smart babies! Or, how all babies are smart and how they aren't the confused messes we consider them to be. It's...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:52:55 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-43 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-41 <img src="/files/article/mabel 813.JPG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. If we were Tara Parker-Pope, we would have <em>not</em> have Gretchen Reynolds writing on the Well blog. Lunch is getting eaten.</p> <p>2. Thank you for sending this, Auntie!...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:28:34 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-41 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-40 <img src="/files/article/mabel 812.JPG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Whoa-ho, two days in a row! The ex-pats in China. We told you about the story's semi-dubious credentials yesterday.</p> <p>2. Gretchen Reynolds goes for the knees! (Most likely...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:43:22 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-40 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-39 <img src="/files/article/mabel 811.JPG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Americans invade China! There are so many of them! Right? Former <em>Observer</em> intern Adriane Quinlan, who lived in Beijing, writes that she knew four of the seven...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:18:04 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-39 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-38 <img src="/files/article/mabel 810.jpg" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. A helpful guide on health care! It's like Bittman's salads, just for health reform.</p> <p>2. Krugman tells us that we avoided a Depression! Thanks to the government.</p> <p>3. Tara...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:20:16 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-38 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-37 <img src="/files/article/mabel 87 big.JPG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Ha! Well, didn't we predict this for you yesterday? The stats story rockets to No. 1. Let's quote from Pat Kiernan's "In the Papers" on this piece,&#160;a...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:06:29 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-37 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-36 <img src="/files/article/mabel 86.JPG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. We gave you our opinions of cold rooms versus hot rooms yesteday, so we'll spare you today! But there is something so inherently Mabel, and something&#160;so strange,...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:35:20 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-36 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-35 <img src="/files/article/mabel 85.JPG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Does sleeping in a cold room help your sleep? Yes, it does. Unlike our Auntie, we consider ourselves pretty good sleepers. It might take us a few...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:03:55 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-35 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-34 <img src="/files/article/mabel 84big.JPG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. A-<em>ha!</em> So the spleen does matter. Also: It's the first time Auntie has given love to a Health story in a while. I guess we're living a...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:40:10 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-34 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-33 <img src="/files/article/mabel 731.JPG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. And <em>finally</em>! For the first time since last Monday, we've got someone at No. 1 who isn't named Mark Bittman or Tom Friedman. The new fella? Paul...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:33:31 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-33 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-32 <img src="/files/article/mabel 730.JPG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Until this Friedman-Tom Watson love ode drops from No. 1, we're going to pick out the sentences that really made us furious. Today's edition: "Watson likes to...</p> http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-32#comments Media Aunt Mabel Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:15:09 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-32 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-31 <img src="/files/article/mabel1.JPG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. God, <em>really?</em> Why, Mabel, why?&#160; Friedman does his worst at pandering to Auntie this week. He writes about 59-year-old Tom Watson, shamelessly mentioning how he strolled around...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:38:20 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-31 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-30 <img src="/files/article/mabel 728.JPG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. The only thing that could knock Mark Bittman off the top 10 list? The Times' newest campaign! Matt Richtel has struck Mabel oil with the driving-and-texting series....</p> Media Aunt Mabel Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:32:39 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-30 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-29 <img src="/files/article/Picture 1 (2).PNG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. For the record, we didn't have one salad this weekend. Tomatoes here and there, in a sandwich, or as a side, but not a salad. And we...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:07:12 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-29 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-28 <img src="/files/article/mabel-725.kj_.jpg" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Well, we meet once again, Bittman. As we sat down to do this, and once again marveled that Bittman is atop the list, a colleague said, "Well,...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:22:42 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-28 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-26 <img src="/files/article/mabel-724.jpg" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Notice how those city streets feel emptier by the day? Even when it's a Thursday? August has somehow settled&#160;upon us&#160;early, but now we know where everyone is!...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:20:18 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-26 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-25 <img src="/files/article/mabel723.jpg" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what Grandma and Grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Bittman strikes! Tara Parker-Pope has been cleaning up around here lately, and it's about time Bittman <em>finally</em> got to his summer salad piece. A little late, though?...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:20:46 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-25 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-24 <img src="/files/article/mabel 721.JPG" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Jill Abramson goes to the dogs! It's the oldest, cheapest, and evidently, at least according to Auntie, the most successful journalistic trick! It's more than a little...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:04:15 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-24 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-23 <img src="/files/article/Picture 2_7.png" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Frank Rich returns to where he normally expects to be! We saw this posted an awful lot on Facebook over the weekend, so we're not surprised to...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:00:42 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-23 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-21 <img src="/files/article/Picture 3_3.png" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>Note: Mabel took a vacation day yesterday! So we'll pick up the tally with today's list.</p> <p>1. Dowd on Sotomayor, against white men.&#160;</p> <p>2. History of the Gyro! Mabel's gonna...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:43:54 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-21 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-20 <img src="/files/article/Picture 1_11.png" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. We were surprised this one wasn't at the very top yesterday morning, since it's an issue close to Mabel's heart. Social Security, up from second place, claims...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:52:59 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-20 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-19 <img src="/files/article/Picture 2_5.png" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Frank Rich doesn't think Sarah Palin will get to the White House. Mabel finds this reassuring.</p> <p>2. Well, this one's no shocker. Tara Siegel Bernard's piece from Friday...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:00:12 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-19 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-18 <img src="/files/article/mabel.png" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Happy Friday! Jane Gross--sister of rich-person chronicler, Michael Gross--comes storming in with the no. 1 story! It's on old nuns getting sick.</p> <p>2. Just look at the headline.</p> <p>3....</p> Media Aunt Mabel Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:53:41 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-18 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-17 <img src="/files/article/ninth.jpg" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Is Dowd ready to make this 1998 all over again? For whatever reason, she couldn't quite gain ownership of George W. the way she did with Bill,...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:40:42 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-17 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-16 <img src="/files/article/Picture 1_10.png" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Brooksies! You are the least popular columnist with Mabel, but&#160;you figured it out.&#160;Write a column on why Joe DiMaggio and Tom Hanks have more dignity than anyone...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:38:29 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-16 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-15 <img src="/files/article/Picture 3.jpg" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. No matter how many young adult novelists are up-in-arms over this story, Kristof knows how to phone in summer copy and it makes Auntie Mabel very happy.</p> <p>2....</p> Media Aunt Mabel Maureen Dowd Nicholas Kristof Tara Parker-Pope Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:37:55 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-15 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-13 <img src="/files/article/Picture 2_4.png" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Problems with the nuns! A religious strife story that lands on A1.</p> <p>2. Burgers! Again.</p> <p>3. When we saw this story appear sometime around midnight last night on nytimes.com,...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:05:23 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-13 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-12 <img src="/files/article/Picture 1_8.png" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. After losing the lead to the columnists yesterday, health stories storm&#160;back today! And we know she's been sending around this one, about how a federal advisory...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:46:06 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-12 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-11 <img src="/files/article/Picture 4_1.png" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p><strong>An Observation:</strong> After turning her attention away from columnists last week, they seem to be all that Auntie is interested in these days! Columnists and science stories. Where...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:56:36 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-11 http://www.observer.com/2009/politics/aunt-mabel-suggests <img src="/files/article/Picture 2_3.png" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Maureen Dowd swings for the fences on Mark Sanford, and score! She takes the top spot.</p> <p>2. It's starting to feel like getaway time in New York, and...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:33:30 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/politics/aunt-mabel-suggests http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-9 <img src="/files/article/Picture 1_7.png" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p><strong>An Observation:</strong> In a way, it's not surprising that MJ missed the top 10 this morning. Since last evening, it's been news-shot-heard-round the world. Our friends tell us...</p> http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-9#comments Media Aunt Mabel Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:02:44 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-9 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-8 <img src="/files/article/Picture 1_6.png" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. Tara Parker-Pope is entering hallowed grounds. Two straight days at no. 1 and three straight days of top 3. Only Frank Rich can compete with this.</p> <p>2. A...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:53:30 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-8 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-7 <img src="/files/article/Picture 6.png" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p><strong>An Observation:</strong> This is a strange day for Auntie! Yes, of course, we have our mix of money and abs, but the more that we scrutinize her favorites,...</p> http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-7#comments Media Aunt Mabel Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:40:43 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-7 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-6 <img src="/files/article/Picture 1_5.png" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p><strong>An Observation:</strong>In today's print edition there are three stories—out of six slots—about Iran. Auntie Mabel continues to refuse to acknowledge it. But she does spread the wealth today!...</p> http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-6#comments Media Aunt Mabel Tony Judt Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:34:20 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-6 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-4 <img src="/files/article/Picture 4_0.png" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. <em>Times</em> editors are proud of Aunt Mabel today. Investigative journalism takes the top spot in an exhaustive look into how a Philadelphia Veterans Hopsital botched treatments for...</p> Media Aunt Mabel Frank Rich Nicholas Kristof Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:59:59 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-4 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-3 <img src="/files/article/Picture 1_4.png" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p><strong>An observation:</strong> Auntie still doesn’t care about Iran! Despite multiple stories and an op-ed ‘above the fold’ on the website, the disputed election is nowhere to be...</p> Media Aunt Mabel David Pogue Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:55:37 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-3 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-2 <img src="/files/article/Picture 1_3.png" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p>1. <em>Here we go</em>, Auntie! Yesterday, we desperately wanted the Zicam story at No. 1. Today, we've got it. To review briefly: The wonderful little wonder-drug, Zicam, perfect...</p> http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-2#comments Media Aunt Mabel David Pogue iPhone Maureen Dowd Rafael Nadal Zicam Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:28:09 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-2 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-0 <img src="/files/article/616.jpg" /><p><em>Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most-emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you might be interested in from NYTimes.com ...</em></p> <p><strong>An Observation:</strong> Aunt Mabel really couldn't care less about Iran. If you click on <em>The Times</em>' top 10 most blogged stories, you'll find five stories on the Iranian...</p> http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-0#comments Media Aunt Mabel Barbara Ehrenreich Bill Keller Frank Rich nytimes.com Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:15:46 -0400 http://www.observer.com/2009/media/aunt-mabel-suggests-0