I won first place in the BrooWaha writing contest! I’m honored – I’m humbled. I’m horrible at this kind of stuff. I’m fighting the urge to make Marrissa Tomei jokes in the comments section. Anyway, here is a quote from one of the judges: ” Easy to relate to the writer. [S]he takes you into… Continue reading
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Fred Thompson is Campaigning as Matlock
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox claims George W. Bush is afraid of horses. Bush’s Crawford, Texas, ranch is reportedly “equestrian-free.” It’s a little shocking. It’s kind of funny. But more than that it adds to my theory that Bush has contempt for anything smart and hardworking (see Valerie Plame and U.S. Armed Forces). Really? He… Continue reading
For Richer, Not for Poorer
It’s pretty safe to say that gay marriage is getting more presidential candidate support now than in any other time in our nation’s history. There’s former Alaska Sen. Mike Gravel, Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich” okay, there’s two. You can’t accuse Kucinich of just playing to his vegan base to get the nomination. This time, he’s… Continue reading
Give ME $200 and I’ll leave you alone!
Here’s a link to my article in Newsday about cell phone contracts and cancellation fees. Enjoy!
Here Comes the Neighborhood
This was the piece in the Daily News… You used to be able to live in Los Angeles on the cheap. For struggling artists like me – it was ideal. You only needed one wardrobe (no winter coat necessary). Your heating costs were minimal. My horrible restaurant job provided health care. You could drive a… Continue reading
A Sunday Kind of Reading…
Here’s a link to my article in today’s paper. Cheers!
Mayor Babe
This is the piece that ran in the LA Daily News… The Washington Post ran a story about our mayor! Our mayor! Us. Here in little old LA. We have made national headlines and the LAPD hasn’t even beaten anyone up” well nothing that’s made YouTube recently. This is exciting! I am of the opinion… Continue reading
In the LA Daily News
I have a piece in today’s paper about Villaraigosa. Enjoy!
Don of Mass Hysteria
Don Imus says that he’s not a racist. Perhaps he’s not. Perhaps he just did it for a paycheck. Perhaps he’s just the ”˜gay for pay’ of bigots. Which is the equivalent of saying, “I’m not a slut ”” I’m a hooker!” Michael Richards, after squawking that his hecklers were ”˜n-gg-rs’ that should be hanged… Continue reading
Shake it!
I forgot to post this piece. This is the post-marathon article that was in the Daily News. Los Angeles holds a special place in modern marathon history. The 1984 Olympics was the first time women officially allowed to compete as marathon runners. Joan Benoit of the United States won the gold with a time of… Continue reading
Follow-up Article
This is the 2nd article about running the LA Marathon. Enjoy!
Marathon or Bust
This is the piece I wrote in the Daily News. The modern marathon is rooted in the tale that in 490 B.C. after the Persians were defeated at the plains of Marathon, the Greek messenger Pheidippides ran the 25 miles to Athens to proclaim the victory. After delivering this vital message, he dropped dead. To… Continue reading
This was in the Daily News
Here’s the link…I’ll post it in a couple days. Right now I’m working on the follow up. Yeah, that’s right – I ran the LA Marathon yesterday. And I thought watching Basic Instict 2 was painful…
America Fattens on Snake Oil
This is a piece I wrote that was in the Sun. LA Daily News… I like to think of myself as someone who acknowledges trends but is not ruled by them. For example, I know the 1980’s are back in fashion, but I didn’t tease my bangs the first time around, so it’s even less… Continue reading