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 soap suds into your eyes to keep them…
The future of publishing
On the future of publishing, I want to be on the record that my wife and I are doing our jobs to ensure future readers exist.
Resolution update: February 2013
To hold myself accountable, I post my progress on my yearly goals at the end of each month on this blog. The following are the results through February. 1. Don’t…
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 to watch the red-carpet fashion. Less than two minutes later she turned it off.…
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 led to teasing, the occasional crass joke, and even a smattering of confusion when people on…
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 lets us direct our efforts…
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