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Aug 8, 2025

I Freaky-Fridayed With My Mom And I’m Not Switching Back

After walking a mile in her shoes, I decided to keep her shoes. The Cole Haan leather loafers feel too damn good.

I Freaky-Fridayed With My Mom And I’m Not Switching Back

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Apr 25, 2024

Meditations That Will Make You Go From Hating Everyone To Just Most Everyone

I will surround myself with others who exude loving-kindness, which does not include anyone at this improv show.

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Dec 6, 2020

I Joined The Cult From Midsommar And It’s Not Going That Well

I drank their murky wine, I danced in the nauseating pole event, and I even helped them murder and disembowel a bear. #SorryBear

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Meet Sarah Walt Weaver, The Cartoonist Who’s Not Afraid To Talk About Grief

I discovered Montana writer Sarah Walt Weaver’s work several years ago. As alums of St. Nell’s Humor Writing Residency, we found ourselves…

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Aug 28

How To Eat Just One Piece Of Pizza

Journal “I ate one piece of pizza and I feel really complete!” repeatedly until you believe it and/or your fingers bleed.

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Jun 5

My Recurring Nightmare About Game Night

BARACK: We’ll wait to start till you get back. ME: Please don’t.

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Mar 6

Join Me At Pub Crawl

On Wednesday 03/11, I’ll be talking all things humor writing and how to run a publication.

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Feb 20

“Casablanca” Ending Updated By Region

By Emily Menez and Katy Maiolatesi

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Nov 21, 2025

The CVS Effect

You came here for cold medicine, but are you the kind of person who should own teal eyeliner?

The CVS Effect

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Sep 16, 2025

Join Me on Medium Day: How To Write Movie-Inspired Satire

I’ll be speaking on Friday, 9/19 at 12:00p Eastern

Join Me on Medium Day: How To Write Movie-Inspired Satire

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