Unhappy parents
Last month, an article in New York Magazine cited research across a variety of fields, reproduced again and again, that indicates that people with children are less happy than people…
Delete before you die
I often joke that I have deleted all of my fitful, first attempts at novels in fear that my wife might someday attempt to posthumously publish the drivel in order…
Slow on the uptake
I understand that certain inventions take time to develop. Electricity Indoor plumbing (the single greatest invention of all time) Nuclear power Electric pants But I can’t help but wonder why…
Justin Bieber and Albert Einstein in one place
Digg,com, the social news networking site that allows users to determine which stories are the most popular, is an interesting and diverse site indeed, and it’s one of my favorites.…
Killer
A former student turned adult (Yikes!) reminded me of this story from years past. I don’t know how I ever forgot it. We were reading an article about ants. Included…
I was a griefer. I’m so proud of it.
I have a long, personal history with video games. Because of my age, I was fortunate to be present at the birth of the video game and have continued to…
An idiot with a difficult name
A surprisingly large piece about me and the book appeared in the New London Day on Sunday. There was a photo of my book on the front page of the…
No more smiles around the table
I’d like to propose an end to the around-the-table photograph. They suck. You go to a restaurant for a special occasion, engage in lively and engaging conversation, enjoy good food…
Cupcakes and college professors
I rounded off the week with two more book appearances following my first appearance at Barnes and Noble on pub day. On Wednesday night, I traveled to Suffield, CT to…
No girls allowed
In 1952, women were banned from minor league baseball, essentially locking them out of the possibility of ever playing professional baseball. This ban remains in effect today. What the hell?…
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