What Makes Us Talk That Way?
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, […]
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Kathy Minicozzi Earns Honorable Mention in Writing Contest
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 […]
Ask a Silly Question, Get a Silly Answer
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 […]
Memoirs of an Out-Crowd Kid
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 […]
The Big Audition
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 […]
Darth Vader in Brooklyn
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 […]
Let’s Play the Online Translator Game
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, […]
Defending the Italians (Well, somebody has to do it!)
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 […]
Have Your Dog Inspected Every 1,000 Miles
We have a dog, and as anyone who has ever owned a dog knows, it’s a lot like owning a car. Before the animal rights activists start sending nasty e-mails, all I meant is that […]
Things No Budding Writer Should Ever Have to Hear from Anybody
All artists are vulnerable to “helpful” clichés and criticism from anyone with a mouth and an opinion. Singers get it (“You should try out for American Idol.”). So do musicians (“How do you get to […]