It seems that every writer in my circle of acquaintances has some sort of crutch, an addiction that they must satisfy to be productive. Whether it’s Adderall, a shot of Jack, caffeine, a cigarette, a joint or a plate of cookies, there’s something they all rely on to spark the creativity every day. I thought […]

I want to clear some things up for the concentrated group of people who were upset by the story:
1. The story is a satire piece. Whether you think it’s funny or not is irrelevant. Whether or not you think it’s legitimate satire is also beyond my concern. I’ve written over 400 articles and columns for […]

This begs the question: Who gets more upset about being criticized, Apple fans or Scientologists?

Just got this e-mail tonight; very amusing.
“$15 per article is cheap. It wouldn’t be bad depending on the word count. I’m used to getting $50 per article. Please contact me with more info. If I have to travel it isn’t worth it. I can make the meetings but won’t travel to Baton […]

Novelists Strike Fails To Affect Nation Whatsoever
LOS ANGELES—The economy has seen no adverse effects, as American consumers easily adjust to the sudden cessation of any bold new sprawling works of fiction.

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Relatives love to send me lots of forwards with stories about dead cats in Dillards bags, and funny pictures of sharks behind divers and cars buried in what seemed like a shallow puddle. The relatives mean well and only wish to share something hilarious with their loved ones. But youngsters like me realize that a […]

I’ve taken about 20 English classes during my time at LSU, and all of them had one thing in common: Uselessness.
I do not mean to offend any of the fantastic English teachers I’ve had and currently have. I’ve enjoyed most of the English courses I’ve taken, but with all due respect, I’ve never had to […]

Sorry for the dumbfounded look when you said hello. It’s the way God made me, and also, I am really horrible at recognizing faces immediately. Have a good evening.

First and foremost, go read Madeline’s blog entry about a mass comm professor.
And now this:
Golfer apologizes for shot that killed protected hawk
Abstract:
Pro golfer Tripp Isenhour apologized for killing a hawk that was making noise while he tried to film a TV show. Now the Humane Society wants the PGA Tour to take action.
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“As soon as […]