Short
Stories
Oberman
the Footnote, the first tale of Snow White and the Huntsman.
A humorous retelling of the Snow White tale as a romantic and
political intrigue. Graphics by Ted Stamas.
Man
in the Basement, a Kafka-esque, Wizard of Oz, Marx Brothers,
Heart of Darkness, Dante's Inferno-type satire of corporate accounting
practices.
Nonfiction
Black
Hoods and Iron Gags, the Quaker penal experiment at Eastern
State Penitentiary in Philadelphia.
The
Nightmare Before Christmas: The true story of a bitter, unemployed
writer's pursuit of good gift giving through seasonal employment.
The
story of the legendary Tube Bar recording,
one of the strangest cultural artifacts you're ever likely to
encounter.
Roadside
America: A Utopian Vision of an America Long Gone
My
Gay Community Day
Humor
Season
of the Sun, Season of Danger: Beware the dangers of
the outdoors this summer
How
to Pick Up Girls, Guaranteed!
Goddamn
the Ponytail Man: Inside the ponytail wearer’s head,
low, cunning thoughts do lurk
Please
Mr. Congressman, Don’t Take My Assault
Weapons Away
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Music
How
I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Bob Dylan:
Review of a Dylan concert in Philly in August 2011. It's also
available on BobDylan.com.
Looptastic:
a review of the tUnE-yArDs in Philly
A
Very Wayne Newton Christmas: Not as Funny as It Should Be
David
Lee Roth Fondles Himself at the Hard Rock Casino: Now that's
entertainment!
Nitroglycerine!!!
The Rock & Roll Eruption of Wanda Jackson.
The
Weird, Wild, Wonderful World of Liberace.
Sun
Ra, the life, music, and philosophy of the jazz genius from
outer space.
For
the Love of Elvis: The Jim "E"
Curtin Story
Politics
Santorum
Dissembles, Just Like His Role Model: The honorable senator
from PA just can't stop lying (2003)
George
W. Bush Euphemism Game: When Lies Cannot be Called “Lies”
(2003)
George
W. Bush, Problem Child or Average Guy?
(2003)
Predictions
About George H. Bush's Term in Office (1989) |
South
Philly
RIP:
Fear & Loathing At Cheesesteak Junction. The story of
Joey Vento's impact in my former neighborhood.
This
Ain't Dodge City: The story of an injured cat, a drunk neighbor,
and a gun.
Ah-ha,
the Cowlicks: A few afternoons in a South Philly barber
shop
Sports
Phils
Choke Again in '04 but Nothing Compares to ‘64: The 40th Anniversary
of the Most Legendary Choke of All Time
Soul
on Ice: The story of Willie O'Ree, the 1st black man to play
in the NHL.
Phlegm
of Dreams: Those Salivatin’, Expectoratin’ Boys
of Summer
Movies,
TV, and Books
I
See Darkness, Twin Peaks. A look back at the wonderful funny,
creepy, and influential TV show from the early 90s.
The
True Story of the Three Little Pigs, a book review
1989,
The Year of the Drooler: The Cinema Reaches New Levels of
Verisimilitude
Chant
and Be Happy: Explore the Magick of Chant-O-Matics
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