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How to Be a Man
I’m going to turn 35 in 2014. Just a few short months from now. My life is not what I…
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Almost Murdered in Peoria
It started the same as every horror movie you’ve ever seen, minus the part where I got to have sex…
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The Overdue Library Books
I’m coming unraveled. And I’m angry. At myself. At my ex-wife. At my life. But mostly, it’s just me. Own…
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How to Accept Gifts
I am historically bad at accepting gifts from anyone who is not my mom or dad. I get a little…
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The Writing Itch and a Love Song for One
I woke up today and thought to myself for the first time in my entire life: I can write a…
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Remember to Remember
I was just paging through an old photo album my mom gave me during my Thanksgiving visit. I was little…
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Nothing is Sound
We were standing in the kitchen, drinking, but not yet buzzed. There was a small party at our house, but…
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From Now On Our Troubles Will Be Miles Away
The stockings are hung by the chimney with care. Minus one. The Christmas tree is up. No lights or ornaments…
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How to Live a Regret-Free Life
You’re going to die. Just like me. It might be in 80 years. It might be in 10. It might…
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The Tooth Fairy: An Economic Analysis
My five-year-old son has loose teeth. Three of them. One may come out as soon as today. He’s pretty excited…
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