First of all, enough already with the breathless coverage of Edward Snowden’s location. Really. Enough. As much as everyone would like life to resemble a Robert Ludlum novel, it so rarely does. Unless there is something innately newsworthy in his… Continue Reading
Please excuse me while I do a little happy dance. You see, Exodus International is shutting down. Exodus International, the oldest and largest Christian ministry dealing with faith and homosexuality announced tonight that it’s closing its doors after three-plus decades… Continue Reading
Quelle surprise! From the New York Times: The prevalence of dangerous strains of the human papillomavirus — the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States and a principal cause of cervical cancer — has dropped by half among… Continue Reading
Last week, I wrote this about Ms. Paltrow (whom I do not hate): I’ve never been all that struck by her beauty. I think she is undeniably very pretty. I think she is chic and glamorous. But I found myself… Continue Reading
I’ve spent much of the past hour nervously watching the live feed over at SCOTUSblog in hopes that we’d get an opinion on marriage equality today. Alas, no. I’ll have to wait a bit longer to find out if my… Continue Reading
This past Sunday, things reverted to form. Kazzy watched a basketball game, and I watched an awards show. Yes, this past Sunday was the 2013 Tony Award ceremony. And, as per my usual, I watched despite having seen none of… Continue Reading
I do not hate Gwyneth Paltrow. It is ridiculous to hate Gwyneth Paltrow. Do I find her lifestyle advice an irritating indication of how terribly privileged her life must be? Yes. Did her complaining about how “un-fun” it was to… Continue Reading
This is the first in a series of posts about an n of 1 experiment. I will attempt to educate my son according to the strictures of a special education guide published in 1866. At a ceremony celebrating the commencement… Continue Reading
This past Saturday, the Better Half and I traveled into Boston for an errand that required a trip to the city. As we wended our way toward our destination, I looked at the passing crowds and noted their colorful attire… Continue Reading
Back in February, I guided Oscar-watching neophyte Kazzy on his maiden voyage through the Oscars. This past Thursday it was my turn, as he helped me make sense of Game 1 of the NBA finals. If you’re curious to see… Continue Reading