Why I’m Not Writing In case anyone out there is wondering, I’m writing my first post in months about why I haven’t written a post in months. It turns out that when you’re an unpaid writer creating content for millions of worldwide websters who surf the information superhighway in the middle of the night when …
If so, count me out. Ever since Madonna started taking NyQuilesque shots from the fountain of youth about a decade ago, I’ve been kind of obsessed interested in what it means to age gracefully. Not that I’m particularly graceful. Or aging. Because I’m not. I’m all for girl power, free drinks, equal pay, and getting your …
In her speech last night, Ann Romney passionately claimed an ability to hear the voices of women around the nation. Is it possible, as she worked through the chatter of children, careers, and the background noise of everyday life, that she somehow picked up mine? On August 13, 2012, I wrote a piece asking Paul …
Everyone on earth yearns to connect with someone, to find meaning in the moment and value beyond the day-to-day. Unless you’re that dude wearing yellow crocs and a vacant stare trolling up and down the street. If that’s the case and all you want is a Butterfinger and a ride on your pet unicorn so you …
As a writer, I have a love-hate relationship with the act of lying. Author’s note: that’s not really true. I actually love to lie when I write, but feel the need to say “love-hate” so you won’t think I’m pathological or anything. In all honesty, when it comes to my interpretation of lying, I tend …
As much as I appreciate the blog awards I’ve been given, I’ve been remiss in responding in part because they each have a specific set of instructions, that when combined, are completely overwhelming. I don’t think anyone really cares to read random facts about me (O.K., my fourth toe is actually shorter than my fifth …
I just got blown off the court. Again. And I’m not happy about it. Taking every day of my four decades on this earth into consideration, (O.K., four decades and some very spare change), my win-loss stats are backlit in a much more flattering hue than the numbers I’ve posted as of late. Think megapixel …
Most of the headlines you’ll read today and over the next month will fall into two nap-inspiring categories. Category One: Old News You Could Care Less About Articles in this area might include: “The Year in Review: Top C-List Celebrity Divorce Attorneys” (or) “The Best and Worst of Men’s Fall Fashion, Evolution of the Trouser Sock” (or) …
READING BETWEEN THE PINES 