I’ve got a new article up on Points in Case. Reading it cures most forms of modern and postmodern malaise.
This Relationship Doesn’t Bring Me Joy
You were right: I’ve been closed-minded. After you donated a stack of my late aunt’s books to make space, I finally understand the value of tidying up. Sadly, I’ll be […]
The Dollar Shave Club Pivots
FADE IN: Dramatic music swells. A mixed couple walks down the street, discussing nothing in particular. NARRATOR We’re better than this. A woman in a hijab uses a vending machine. […]
My Expenses Since New York Legalized Nunchucks
Nunchucks, Foam – $26 Groceries – $90 MetroCard – $130 Nunchucks, Wooden – $37 Pro-Chucker’s Guide to Chucking, by Andy “Shinobi Zero” Leeman – $12 Rite Aid Home First Aid […]
On Nunchucks (Mission Statement 2019)
Ever bought a pair of nunchucks? Perhaps not, if you’re browsing this with two working eyes and two working hands. That’s a shame; Nunchucks are good fun. They’ve gotten more […]
Albums of the Year Lists, Decoded
10) The Rumor: This artist opens half the other lists, but you can’t find them anywhere else. You’d think it was a prank, but none of these people have met. […]
A Comprehensive List of When You Can Say Nigga
You’re a professional movie critic. You draw the short straw and spend Friday night watching Tyler Perry’s latest failure. As Madea shimmies to Gucci Gang one year too late, you […]
I’m on McSweeney’s
After a few dozen attempts, I have a piece up on McSweeney’s. Have a look.
Goddess on the Subway
We’re proud to introduce Goddess on the Subway, our resident poet’s latest project. I’ll let Ms. Coen introduce it herself. Dear Editing Slave, I stumbled upon a Books on the Subway […]
Why Do Journalists Keep Jumping onto My Trench Knife?
It seemed like a coincidence at first. I’d just finished cleaning my favorite carbon steel trench knife on the walk home from work. The job’s stressful, and cleaning my knives […]