Keeping Up with the Jones
Election 2012 is (a little) different
This is the first of two columns on Election 2012. Given my love of politics, you knew I couldn’t do just one.
Summary of My Discontent
The simile and you
As a longtime writer of not only grammatically viable sentences but also the occasional full-length paragraph, I’m often asked about the proper role of similes in today’s challenging wr
Raised Relief
Damn the torpor torpedoes
The last couple of weeks have not been the most flattering in my life.
Stop Calling Me Surly
Savannah’s amazing grace under fire
In this sparse space, it would be impossible to convey the maturity, courage and empathy of a young sexual-assault victim who prevailed despite a hostile prosecutor and a proposed penalty more suit
Fables of the Deconstruction
To Beat the Devil
As he was walking up to the stage, I remember thinking how attractive this young man was. He was the very definition of tall, dark and handsome. I also noticed he wasn’t wearing a suit.
Summary of My Discontent
Grooming the next-next generation
Attention 7-year-olds: Congratulations! You’re going to inherit the country. I know what you’re thinking: “Oh, barnacles!” But hear me out.
Stop Calling Me Surly
‘Midlands’ gate magnified
I underestimated a bad idea whose time I feared was nigh. It’s worse than I knew. But dissent is more fierce than I fancied — and maybe committed enough to triumph.
Fables of the Deconstruction
I’m the Urban Spaceman
The new guy is really obnoxious. A real pain in the ass. Nothing means anything to him. He says rude shit all the time and then looks around to see if anybody’s gonna get riled up.
Summary of My Discontent
My novel pitch
Thanks for letting me pitch my novel. I think it’s got real potential.
