Category Archives: Humor
The Recurring Characters of New York City Open Mics
I have a new piece up at National Lampoon. Go to enough New York City open mics, and you start to recognize a cast of recurring characters. Who are the recurring characters of New York City open mics? And more importantly, … Continue reading
Why a Middle School Girl (Probably) Loves Facebook, or Why I Quit Facebook
I got in touch with my inner middle school girl for my contributing National Lampoon article. Check it out.
Standing Up
Five blocks away. I walked at an even pace down the sidewalk, speeding up to cross intersections before cars received their green light. I approached an intersection as the light turned red. I made my move: one step forward. The … Continue reading
Delusionally Elevated
For a period of less than two years — 2007 through a slice of 2008 — I dreamed (figuratively, really) of being what Michael Lewis categorized as a big swinging dick. My ride through Wall Street, in the grand scheme of a “career,” was … Continue reading
In Love with Tragedy
I thought of that old joke, y’know, the, this…this guy goes to a psychiatrist and says, “Doc, uh, my brother’s crazy; he thinks he’s a chicken.” And, uh, the doctor says, “Well, why don’t you turn him in?” The guy … Continue reading