Michael McCormack’s new book began as a letter of complaint to his father, who was a world champion football player (Cleveland ftw! For once!), NFL coach, and hall of famer. As he wrote, though, it turned into something much bigger.
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Three entertainment purchases I’ve made this year that are proving totally worth it
Something I’ve had to come to terms with in sobriety is that I can’t “have fun” in the ways in which I used to.
In which an agnostic aunt goes First Communion gift shopping
As an aunt, you are invited into some very special children’s lives. Mostly it’s fun and carefree and a matter of handing off when things get too hard, but there are some tricky things to navigate here, too.
Thirteen things I used to be afraid of
Phobia of small holes? YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
FemComPod: Butterscotch Root Beer, and Doug Stanhope at his most Doug Stanhope
Justin and I talk about protesters, assisted suicide, and zombie animals. Plus, the Doug Stanhope bit we both get teary eyed about. Cheers!
An author’s note you gotta read
I love reading author acknowledgment pages. They’re more in-depth than a front-of-the-book dedication and often give some clues or insights into the author’s personality or writing process.
Let’s make everyday Equal Pay Day
The goal of getting power shouldn’t be to get safely to the island then burn the boat.
Art you should know: “Heart of the Matter” by Otis Kaye
So this guy, Otis Kaye, lost all his savings in the stock market crash of 1929…
My list of books to read this month
A novel in clues, a college’s creative writing program pub, and a book by The Boss.
Words on the Street: April 7, 2018
Signs, window displays, and bike lanes from Chicago. Plus, my favorite photo of high-low, capitalism-meet-art, in the wild.