Best moment
My daughter ran up to me and said, "Dad, can I have you?" "Have me what?" I asked. “In my arms!" Nothing in life has made me happier.
Future game show host?
I would never presume to tell my daughter what to do with her life. She can pursue whatever career she’d like, and I will support her every step of the…
Nineteenth century women did some insane things in the pursuit of beauty. But the modern woman is a hell of a lot crazier.
Mental Floss lists 11 Really Terrible 19th-Century Beauty Tips. They include: Bathe in ammonia. Don’t wash your face, hands or hair. Dash soapsuds into your eyes to keep them clean.…
The future of publishing
When it comes to the future of publishing, I want it on the record that my wife and I are doing our jobs to ensure the existence of future readers.
Resolution update: February 2013
In an effort to hold myself accountable, I post the progress of my yearly goals at the end of each month on this blog. The following are the results through…
Football is better than fashion, even if both are inane.
On Sunday night, my wife turned on the television half an hour before the Academy Awards were to begin to watch the fashion on the red carpet. Less than two…
Wife and daughter are capable of even making The Moth better.
As much as I love The Moth, the drive into the city immediately after work is never easy for me. I don’t get a chance to see my family, and…
When do I write? In the cracks between my toddler’s poops and my wife’s contractions.
Two years ago, I spoke at a nursing home about my most recent novel. I take any gig that I can get. In a sparsely furnished basement room, standing in…
Dicks serves a purpose
My last name has not always been the easiest thing to live with. It’s resulted in teasing, the occasional crass joke and even a smattering of confusion when people over…
There are no easy answers when it comes to video games and violence. Nor is the research on the issue settled.
Do violent video games result in an increased level of violence among young people? It's easy to say yes. It seems to make sense. It allows us to direct our…
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