Category Archives: Life
The Bipolar Writerly Life
There are some days when I think I’m an honest-to-goodness genius. On those days, I feel like a veritable gift to this world, like sliced bread, or sunshine, or Jesus. I can cure ignorance. I can defeat stupidity. I can … Continue reading
Shameless Plug for a Good Cause
My short story, “A Cultural Revolution,” has been published in this recently-released short fiction anthology: Voice from the Planet. Check it out! Experience the trauma of an African earthquake and catch a lush glimpse of love in the jungles of … Continue reading
√-1 Miss Math
Why hello, math. It’s been so long that I barely recognize you anymore. I think it’s been five years since the last time we saw each other… Remember, I was taking a sophomore elective, and you were using differential equations … Continue reading
Living in an Angsta’s Paradise
I have officially become a tortured artist. I had never believed in that crap before. To me, the “tortured artist” was an anachronistic idea that allowed angst-ridden weirdo-artists to swath themselves in alcohol, drugs, and sex addiction. Were their lives … Continue reading
The Young, Hip, Cat Lady
My friend wants to get a cat. Of course, being a compassionate and caring friend, I immediately offered my thoughts on cutesy cat names like “Mitten” or “Cookiemonster.” I helped her do research on cat breeds. I even reassured her … Continue reading
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The Boom and Busts
I’m worried. For the past few weeks, I’ve been stuck in a rut. I haven’t been able to get much writing done. I’ve been hot-and-cold, trying to balance a few spurts of energy with an overwhelming desire to lounge around … Continue reading
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Coming Out of The Dark Ages
Growing up, I was surrounded by a lowbrow smorgasbord of R.L. Stine, Salute Your Shorts, and Mortal Kombat. Instead of reading Chaucer, I double-fisted Goosebumps and the Babysitter’s Club. I Chose My Own Adventure and got diphtheria on the Oregon … Continue reading
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Deciding On Lew Yongeles
The New York Mantra: “The best place to take a bullet is in the girlfriend” — spotted on a man’s t-shirt at the Food Emporium in Hell’s Kitchen… yes, he was shopping alone The Californian Mantra: “We’ll melt your popsicle” … Continue reading
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Praise for Praise
We’ve heard it before. It’s a common refrain, frequently echoed by the well-meaning types, and directed towards everyone from teenage anorexics to rapping basketball players: “You need to love yourself. That’s all that really matters. Don’t listen to what anyone … Continue reading
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She’s Got Balls
A few days ago, someone was looking at my resume when he commented that all my college activities seemed to revolve around women: being part of a women’s business group, starting a female investment organization, generally having a uterus, etc. … Continue reading
