Our species is one obsessed with language; obsessed with the story behind the façade. We rummage the worn, cast-away chests time has left behind, searching in vain for the trailing edge of antiquity. We search for stories which predate the written word, digging and chiseling for ancient artifacts to unearth the “whys” of our existence. … Continue reading Crafting the perfect text message
Review: Frisee Salad
Close your eyes. Today is your birthday. You’re at your favorite restaurant, compliments of your lover. You’re on the patio. The air is light and temperate, carrying the gentle notes of woodwinds – is that an ocarina flautist off in the distance? You can’t be sure. You just ordered the biggest steak (or Portobello cap) … Continue reading Review: Frisee Salad
Making new friends as an adult (The Sequel)
Who the hell makes a sequel to a one-page blog about not knowing how to make friends?... Someone who schedules time to avoid human contact, that’s who. It’s your fault, really. The first ‘making friends’ post was probably my most viewed blog yet, and definitely the one I've received the most feedback about. It was … Continue reading Making new friends as an adult (The Sequel)
Discovering the old person you’re destined to be
There comes a point in every person’s life when it dawns on you: “when it’s all said and done, this is who I am” – when you allow yourself to imagine a version of you, stripped of your present identifiers, and realize that you’re not always going to have a career or good looks or … Continue reading Discovering the old person you’re destined to be
Stop being late to things
Several years ago, when I wasn’t quite sure of my identity as a writer, I posted an article about people being late all the time. In retrospect, it may have been overly harsh and could’ve hurt the feelings of some of the people I hold dear. Now, having the benefit of some much-needed self-discovery, I … Continue reading Stop being late to things
Keys to being a straight, single man
My fiancé is the best. She truly makes my life exponentially better; so when I tell you that locking that up for the rest of my life is the best decision I’ve ever made, I say so with complete confidence. However, a short time ago I was just like you – lost in the world, … Continue reading Keys to being a straight, single man
Making new friends as an adult
Some people enter every social situation like it’s a private party in their honor. For example, when my fiancé, Megan, or my brother, Bjorn, enter a room of strangers, they do so with gravitas and with purpose – scanning to determine in what order they will systematically speak to every goddamn person. I, on the … Continue reading Making new friends as an adult
Unisex keys to a successful relationship
Folks have the tendency to overcomplicate romantic relationships. Everyone’s personality is unique and therefore there are infinite combinations of ways for people to discover they hate each other. The lesson here is not to learn as much about your partner as you can – though you should definitely do that. The lesson isn’t to be … Continue reading Unisex keys to a successful relationship
Review: Glitter
Hey, reader! How’s your day? I bet you feel as good as you look. I wanted to start off this review with a glimmer of positivity because, henceforth, none shall materialize. I seek structure in most things; it’s just my nature. Congruently, prior to writing an article, I invariably create a detailed outline to follow. … Continue reading Review: Glitter
Small Talk vs. Silence
Full disclosure: I don’t know who coined the phrase: “awkward silence” but I know he never shuts d’fuck up. I’ve got some ill shit to drop on y’all. Ready?... Silence can’t be awkward. Silence is the goal of silence; YOU are making it awkward. Small talk is the product of your own nervous energy and … Continue reading Small Talk vs. Silence
True Jest 