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Facing Homelessness and Ourselves
The small of her back is shaped against the brick storefront, and her chest stares down at the pavement. Her hands are open and her arms...


Selfies with Jesus
The first known Selfie with Jesus. Starring Patrick and Jesus Christ (circa 2014 A.D.) A story of innocent sacrilege, perfect for this...


Public Health Enemy Number One
If I die of a necrotizing fasciitis or some other flesh-eating disease—or really of any infectious disease at all—I know which link will...


Hashtag The Dress - Metaphorically Speaking
I’m not going to write that metaphor. I refuse. The one about the many magnificent truths held within the debate over the true colors of...


College: Concussions with Doc McStuffins
... a continuation of 'The Brothers Parramazov' College turned things around. I have no reason to be giving a pitch for the benefits of a...


Footfalls, Brick Falls, Stories Stand
I feel conflicted about the last thing I posted—about how Newark might not stand a chance. I wrote it rather freely, so I guess I meant...


Why Newark Might Not Stand a Chance
I don’t know too much about Newark, but I am going to write this as if I do. I never really gave the city a fair chance, but...


Bruised Elbows and Broken Dreams
I went on a job interview recently, and I left with the taste of ginger ale in my mouth. Ginger ale is severely underappreciated as a...


The Brothers Parramazov
...a continuation of 'I'm no Denzel Washington' My brothers and sister taught me most of what I know about what it takes to be a quality...


The State of What Union?
The State of the Union Address is tonight. I think I pretty much know what to expect, but we'll see how it goes. This was written about...
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