Dick Clark, Entertainment Icon Nicknamed ‘America’s Oldest Teenager,’ Dies at 82

The disasters on the Gulf Coast are just so horrifying. I am making a concerted effort to live life without thinking of it, but that makes me just think of it more… and makes me feel guilty. But thinking about it  [more...]

I’m going to take this opportunity to point out that despite all outward appearances, I am terrified at the prospect of starting a new life in California. Taking such an enormous step with no real safety net  [more...]

I’m consciously avoiding writing directly about the Virginia Tech shootings — by directing rage at cable news or politicians — because it is one of those things I don’t feel comfortable or  [more...]