Archive for the 'Human Interest' Category

Would You Hire Me?

July 4th, 2008

A revolution just isn’t that easy to pull off when you’re a former white-collar executive turned blue-collar working class stiff. There’s the whole pesky business of finding a new job in a new state, and explaining why your resume is wildly diverse. Media buyer, marketing manager, cook, writer, postal worker, salesperson, career counselor. [...]

She Jumps, and Has Her Reasons

June 29th, 2008


Death by Oprah

June 7th, 2008


It’s kind of erotic and freeing, this revolution.

June 1st, 2008


Ten Minor Rebellions

June 1st, 2008

Inspired by John R., Dolores, and all the rebels who gather here . . .
Years ago, I wrote a paper on the state of charity in the U.S., and while the specific details have faded, I remember that the dollar amount of private contributions alone – independent of any governmental assistance – would have been [...]