I'm not being sarcastic; I really am grateful for the douchebags, assholes, and scumbags of the world. They're how I wound up here. Let me back up: I've been doing a lot of thinking lately, about all those Frostian roads not taken, and how much worse my life would be now. Sure, of course, I've … Continue reading Thank You For The Douchebags
Brooklyn
The Triumph of the Mermaids
Sometimes I look at my life, and it feels like I haven't accomplished very much. I mean, what am I actually contributing to society? I think most of us feel that way at some point. Or many points. Or all the points. Hell, I'm pretty sure not feeling that way is actually cause for celebration! In that spirit, … Continue reading The Triumph of the Mermaids
The Virtues of Boredom
Growing up, I was always reading. Not just books snuck under my desk when we were supposed to be doing useless things like math, but umbrella warning labels on the sidewalk, or the active ingredients list on toothpaste tubes. I'm sure I'm not the only one who had a weird compulsion to read every word … Continue reading The Virtues of Boredom
Leaning Towers
My brother visited us last week, and in an effort to convince him that I'm actually pretty cool (yes, I know, just roll with it) I took him to South, where this feat of supreme balance and gravity-defying skill was accomplished: "What is this?" you ask. Well, I'm glad you asked! I'll tell you what … Continue reading Leaning Towers
When Babies Go Wrong
Sometimes it's hard to live in Brooklyn. Oh sure, there's plenty of free-range, macrobiotic, grass-fed produce. Hell, I've been apologized to by a waiter because the eggs weren't local. And then there's the beautiful Prospect Park, possibly one of the finest in NYC. And yeah, I guess it's pretty all right having a thriving artistic … Continue reading When Babies Go Wrong
Glint of Light 