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The Secret to Life and Marriage
No. Not again.
It’s a dull, pulsing pain that starts in my stomach and runs to the bottom of the…
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The Thing About Stepparents
My parents divorced when I was 4, and twice a year all the way through high school, my parents met…
Maybe It’s Time to Leave
My ex-wife reads this blog and probably often thinks: “Fuck that fucker,” even though she’s pretty nice to me most…
An Open Letter to Shitty Husbands, Vol. 10
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Everything’s Going to be Okay
“I’m struggling today,” she said.
Her kids are 500 miles away. The mandatory waiting period for her state to finalize…
The Flammable Heart
I used to be homophobic, an unabashed litterer, and so pro-life that I would argue passionately against the idea that…
The Human Mosaic
“I love pizza.”
“I love pizza, too! It’s my favorite!”
“What’s your favorite kind?”
“Deep dish with white sauce and…
The Faux Apocalypse
The world ended 616 days ago when my wife moved out and my little son became someone I only got…
Want to Make Magic?
She’s a mom.
A mom with four kids and a husband doing the best he can to provide for all…
How to Change Your Life and Always Feel Good
Warning: If you’re someone who A. Reads this blog regularly, or B. Prefers feeling miserable, you can skip this one…