Some Humor Columns
Last Exit to Brooklyn
My last column for Boston Magazine before we moved to Brooklyn. Now that we’ve left Brooklyn for the ‘burbs, I guess I should write another one.
Alley Cats
Discovering a new winter sport.
A Test Of Time
Sure, we all wish we could sleep late, wear flip-flops, and study Kierkegaard. But who’s got the time to go back to school these days?
Walking The Line
My day as a tourist in my former hometown.
West Coast Workout
Who needs to shape up for spring when you can get the star treatment at Sports Club LA?
Some Rolling Stone Articles
Let’s Go! (or Let’s Not and Say We Did)
This one started out as a gonzo road trip with an undergrad reporter from the “Let’s Go” travel guides. It wound up winning an award from the Medill School of Journalism and the Society of American Travel Writers—in the category of Best Travel News/Investigative Reporting. Who knew I was an investigative reporter?
Rules for Roommates
My editor asked me to interview some experts and write something useful for college students living in cramped quarters. I forgot to interview the experts.
A Slacker’s Guide to College
My course catalog of the nation’s easiest classes.
Giants on Ice
One very freezing week with the U.S. Olympic Bobsled Team.
How to Fake a Resume
My timeless tips to help you look good on paper. Really good.