There’s a theme to this week’s events: comic books and acting out in toddler-like defiance to the “storm of the century” (so shut up about it, Mom.) Strap on your winter boots, grab a flask of something warming and LET’S GET OUT THERE! Fri 22: Continue reading →
What is improv? Wait, Whose Line? That TV show from the 90s? Yes, but the improv you’ll find in big cities is different. It’s called long form, and it’s more akin to jazz than party games. Simply put, small groups make up short plays, typically around Continue reading →
I’m a culturally Catholic agnostic, one of the millions of confirmed former papists who likes Christmas hymns but thinks we could do without the whole Jesus thing. Seventeen years (!) of Catholic education have left me still uncomfortable taking the name of the Lord in Continue reading →
We’ve all been there. He’s the guy you call late at night after a few too many drinks, even though you know the odds of him picking up (much less being alone), are slim. Or the one you call when you have a bad week, Continue reading →
Many moons ago I was a writer for a lifestyle and culture website giving out love advice. Women would send me their tear-jerking letters and in the beginning, I would tell them what any sane, cold robotic genius standing safely within her ivory tower would Continue reading →
Sure, it’s nice to share Valentine’s Day with someone, but you don’t really have to be coupled up to enjoy it. If you’re single, exercise some self-love (double entendre?), and remember that chocolate will be on sale the day after. If you’ve got a partner (or Continue reading →
Date one is in the books! And it was . . . not so great. But how should you cut ties with the person you just shared a few hours of awkward small talk and sudsy brews with? Keep your head up, tiger, we’ve all been Continue reading →