Broccoli is actually just an extremely tiny species of tree. The bigger version was once the main staple in the brontosaurus’s diet. The brontosaurus was so a real dinosaur. (So were triceratops!) College is basically like Hogwarts, but they don’t start teaching you the cool spells until after you declare your major. Their godmother really … Continue reading Lies I Will Someday Tell My Children
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Way Better Than Hipstamatic
Most of the people in my life are talented photographers. They look at a scene and can see exactly how to show the beauty and truth of the moment, to communicate the universal humanity of the everyday. I am not one of those people. Which is why I'm in love with my new Android app, … Continue reading Way Better Than Hipstamatic
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 