Poltergeists and an actual house fire
My most recent post on my brother-sister blog, 107 Federal Street, includes one of the most terrifying moments from my childhood, involving a closet, a dog and a film that…
Parents can be awful and despicable to their adult children. I will not be one of them.
After years of listening to stories about the suffering that my adult friends are forced to endure at the hands of their meddlesome and controlling parents, I have decided to…
Happy endings only please.
"Daddy, I only want to watch Wonder Pets with happy endings. No one can get hurt. No sad stuff!" - my daughter, hiding in the bathroom It should be noted…
Poltergeists and house fires
My sister’s latest post on 107 Federal Street deals with the two most terrifying moments of her childhood.
Father and son in Shakespeare
The idea that reverting to the original pronunciation of Shakespeare’s day has brought new meaning to his work is fascinating, but the most interesting aspects of this video for me…
Not a fan of Santa Claus
Clara spent most of the evening demanding that I play a game called Christmas, in which I would be Santa Claus and she would be a kid. Unfortunately, I was…
Dicks could have spared humiliation had they been born in Denmark
In Denmark, choosing both the first and last name for a child is serious business, requiring the approval of the Ministry of Ecclesiastical Affairs and the Ministry of Family and…
Weaponized brownies
My sister and I are back in business. After a lengthy hiatus, Kelli has begun writing again for our brother-sister blog, 107 Federal Street, and I am once again responding…
Awkward questions about sex, underwear, my mental health and my tax return.
At all of my book talks, I offer a prize for the most unique or challenging question of the evening. This began after a woman asked me about the role…
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