Archive for July 2013
Which of these 6 things would you change about your spouse?
Carolyn Bucior writes about a newly released 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair telephone poll of 1,186 U.S. adults that identifies temper is the primary trait many American women would like to change about their spouse or significant other. When women in the 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair poll were given a choice of six things to change about their…
Read MoreBritain legalizes gay marriage thanks to the approval of their unelected, genetically appointed head of state.
It’s remarkably progressive and exciting that Britain has legalized gay marriage. I love news that angers bigots. However, it’s remarkably arcane, incredibly regressive and rather depressing that a unelected, genetically determined, lifetime appointed queen needed to sign off on this legislation in order to make it law.
Read MoreI saw evil at the newsstand.
I saw someone reach over and take a copy of The National Enquirer off the newsstand today. She thumbed through the pages, stopped to read a headline or two and then added it to her pile of groceries. On a theoretical level, I know that people must be purchasing this tabloid in order for it…
Read MoreWhy I love storytelling, and why I especially love The Moth
Ever since I told my first story live back in July of 2011 at the Nuyorican Poet’s Café in New York City, I’ve fallen in love with storytelling. On Thursday night I was fortunate enough to win another Moth StorySLAM, my second in a row and sixth overall. Here’s what I love about live storytelling…
Read MoreMan wrestles shark. I’m not impressed.
When I first saw the headline, I couldn’t help but click on the link. Man wrestles shark? Hell yes. But then I watched the video. “Wrestling” implies that the shark participates in the conflict in some meaningful way. It suggests that the shark might momentarily threaten the safety of its opponent in some way. What…
Read MoreIronic at last.
I never had quite the problem that all the pedantic nimrods had with this song, but I still found this extremely amusing. I can’t believe that it took someone this long to do this.
Read MoreCharlie’s words
To hell with the hedgehog.
One of my closest friends argues that I have a tendency to spread myself too thin. He thinks that I would realize greater success in my professional life if I focused on only one thing instead of attempting to do so many different things at the same time. Some would call this a hedgehog and…
Read MoreDon’t like that woman’s skirt? Think that man looks ridiculous in shorts? Say something.
It’s fine. Truly. The person whose clothing you are criticizing probably assembled that particular ensemble because they liked the way they looked while wearing it. There’s a good chance that they feel good about themselves in that outfit. But it ’s fine. Insult them. Demean them. Laugh behind their back. Comment about their appearance and…
Read MoreInside Jaws: A Filmuentary
It took me a week to watch this, but only because it’s the full length movie and then some (deleted scenes, and I’m quite busy. But if you liked the movie Jaws or you’re interested in how films are made, this is absolutely for you. Inside Jaws, A Filmumentary by @jamieswb (2013) from Jamie Benning…
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