How to skilfully apologize after the fact.
Decisions have consequences, actions have reactions and Bon Jovi make me sick. On impulse, I bought a new bike and it felt right. I realized that I then had to break the news to Jill […]
Year: 2016
El Chapo Caught, El Cheapo Still at Large
I read the news this morning with a professional interest. Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman–variously described as drug “lord,” drug “kingpin,” or by the more corporate-toned business publications as drug “cartel leader”–has been captured after a […]
How To Beat The Racists
Man, what is up with Oregon? First the standoff at a wildlife refuge, and now this. If this keeps going the state motto might need to be changed from “She Flies With Her Own Wings” […]
A Day in the Life of an Extremely Minor Playwright
Imaginary friends who I make up for purposes of poorly-sourced articles often ask me “What’s it like to be a published playwright whose works have been performed off-off-off-off-off-off-off (continued in footnote) Broadway?” Broadway: Not there […]
I’m no medical doctor but I think it’s safe to assume that this is uncured.
Nobody thinks about the sweat of Usain Bolt. Maybe it’s because, as a society, we’re preoccupied with other stuff or something but I state a fact. There’s something about Mary which is common knowledge but […]
Friday Humor Devotional
Dear Lord, please find it in your heart to forgive us. During a rodeo outing Grandma urgently needed to use the restroom. While she was having her lengthy Metamucil induced constitutional, we completely forgot […]
Bipartisan Parmesan: The Cheesy Side of Politics – Lever No. 6
“I promised everyone who campaigns for me will get a big ass bottle of Bacardi. Just use my very clever hash tags, #GotRum and #TrumpsRump or keep drinking until I look like a real Presidential […]
HumorOutcasts Radio with author Thomas Drinkard and actor Charles Kahlenberg
This week Thomas Drinkard and Charles Kahlenberg were my guests on HumorOutcasts Radio. To me, they are the dynamic duo of the audio book. Their collaboration of Tom’s writing and Charles’ acting and voice over […]
Potheads Declare Victory in War on Drugs
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. Todd Schepper is a 55-year-old man who still lives in his parents’ basement in this suburb of Chicago, but today he’s on top of the world. “We won,” he repeats quietly to […]
