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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Flammable Heart
I used to be homophobic, an unabashed litterer, and so pro-life that I would argue passionately against the idea that…
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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…
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The Faux Apocalypse
The world ended 616 days ago when my wife moved out and my little son became someone I only got…
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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…
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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…
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