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Dear City Mouse
Dear City Mouse, I hope you are well. Things are, well, no, to be honest, things are not well here. I opened the glove compartment in the car this morning only to find everything shredded. Paper, money, Kleenex… everything. What kind of an animal would do such a thing? And last week, as I was peacefully eating my sandwich under a tree, Squirrel came by and rudely asked if I had any nuts. I’m sure...
Knowledge Points Are Power
The lights are dimmed. Song “Far From Over (Stayin’ Alive)” by Frank Stallone plays. Punching through a poster of an image of himself, a man in a white suit emerges. Into his headset, he yells: "I’m not here to talk you about your LOVE life; I’m here to talk to you about LOVING your life!" The crowd goes wild. “Yay! Guru Dave!” Beaming smile lasers at the crowd, he gestures for the aud...
Facebook Friends Without Benefits (broken heart) and Other Newsfeeds
You have a secret. You are a masochist. You were feeling down on yourself and so you checked the Facebook profiles of the last three people you have been involved with. Kendra Robinson wrote on Nick Patterson’s wall. Sure, no big deal, right? But, then why is Kendra’s profile picture of her and Nick? And, if you scroll down further, why did Nick post a picture of the two of them when he has never posted any of ...
I Hope You're Happy, Mr. Mumford
I’m happy for you. No. Really. I mean it. But, it’s just, well, kind of sudden, don’t you think? I suppose they say that you just know when you know. But, I can’t help but wonder if anyone really, ever, knows. You know? From what I’ve heard, you had only been dating for 5 months! But, that’s just what I heard. I haven’t really kept up with any of it. I’ve been busy. From the pictur...
It's a Great Time to be a Guy Part III: the Cool-Down
The final installment of a three part series. Part I, Part II. Noticing that Sharon and the other women had moved to an area near the bar, he felt a sudden, dryness of throat. At the bar, he ordered a whisky sour. Leaning against a stool waiting for his drink to arrive, he couldn’t help but listen in on their conversation. Sharon: So, I was like, put down your book, The Four Hour Work Week, and listen up. ...
It's a Great Time to Be a Guy, Part II: the Warm-Up
Part II of a series exploring the delightful world of today's young man. Part I appeared in The Curator September 23, 2011. He wasn’t sure when it had happened. When had he lost his ability to socialize — namely, with those who attend idea seminars in Mumbai and Dakar? He considered himself a caring individual. He, too, had once wanted to make a difference in the world. He was aware of human right...
It's a Great Time to Be a Guy
It’s a great time to be a guy. Arguably, it’s always been a great time to be a guy. But this is an especially great time to be a guy. In case you haven’t noticed, dear sir, you are a contemporary cultural phenomenon. You are a best seller. Blockbuster titles like Manning Up and Why There are No Good Men Left fly off the shelves. What flattery! And, as if works of literary nonfiction dedicated to unearthing ...
