Columns & Collected Essays

I have this friend who is a writer in L.A. He recently read my articles and gave me some advice as I try to write a longer work. “Don’t...

Julie is going to write about Facebook today.Julie is starting her article this way in order to explain to everyone that it is not normal...

In case you didn’t read it or don’t remember, Part I of this series took a hard look at the somewhat misguided preparations I made for my...

It was around this time last year that I had to face a harsh reality: my 20th high school reunion was quickly approaching. I don’t know...

I know she’s probably very busy right now, but I’d really like to sit down with the new First Lady and have a little chat about our...

I am on the verge of finishing my dissertation. After 12 years of work on this monster, I think it’s fairly safe to say that This Will...