I was tempted to join when I first heard about the Peace Corps. Travel abroad, learn a new language, all expenses paid? I’m in. But then again… I’d heard a few stories [...]

The following is a four-part exchange between brothers Paul and Matt Shirley, about the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. Hey brother, First off, thanks so much for causing such an uproar[...]

Shamefully, the birthday of America’s crucial 34th state has passed without even a mention in the State of the Union address.  Not even a celebratory, “as we go to break” graphic o[...]

In the spring of 2003, I was playing basketball for a team in Barcelona, Spain.  My brother Dan was living with me; we spent much of my off time scouring the neighborhood fruit sta[...]

Yet another story from the wonderful world of online dating. Enjoy. On a Saturday afternoon, during my homeward walk from the gym, I decided to make a quick stop at the market for [...]

As someone who will drive to the ends of the earth for a good meal, yet likes to wear sweatpants whenever possible, the cultural baggage associated with dining choices and what lea[...]

I’m coming to your house to see what’s left, what I can take.  Even though I’m not sure I want to remember you, I know that I will whether I want to or not.  This[...]