Dear Sandy
Hurricanes are not funny. Sandy was definitely not funny. My heart and prayers go out for those who have lost loved ones, had their homes destroyed or had their lives disrupted. But humor helps us […]
Hurricanes are not funny. Sandy was definitely not funny. My heart and prayers go out for those who have lost loved ones, had their homes destroyed or had their lives disrupted. But humor helps us […]
Hey kids, It’s that week where adults will try their best to scare you. They’ll bring out the vampires, the ghouls, the guys covered in fake blood wielding chainsaws. But what’s the most horrific thing […]
You have to admit that some of the expressions that Americans use to describe people or comment on the state of things are pretty interesting. I have made a list of some of them, and, […]
Before you all say, “Big hairy freaking deal,” just let me say that this is the first writing contest where I have actually won something, even though it’s just an Honorable Mention and having my […]
Have you ever had to practically petrify your tongue to keep from giving a witty, biting, snarky answer when someone asks a dumb question? Well, here is a small depository of retorts. Be careful how […]
You’ve heard of In-Crowds, right? Every school has them, even Catholic schools, where they used to make kids wear uniforms, form lines and try to look pious. Some kids just naturally fall into the Cool […]
I wrote this as an exercise for an Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop. (Homework can come in handy.) This is a piece of flash fiction in a first person stream-of-consciousness style. Now that I have scared […]
Brooklyn traffic cops are fearless. Mere death rays mean nothing to them. They will give a parking ticket to Darth Vader himself, as seen in this video: Darth Vader Haggles With Cop on Gothamist Lord […]
Again, I seem to have been inspired by something Bill Y. Ledden did (which was made necessary by my throwing a bunch of Italian at him). I believe in giving credit where it is due, […]
I-tal-ian (ĭ-tălˡ-yən). noun. A native of the country of Italy, or one who is descended from natives of Italy. Characterized by enormous intelligence, great talent, compassion, generosity and high moral principles. A superior person. All […]