Craigslist is Rarely Worth the Hassle

In 2006, the moment I separated from my ex-wife and moved into my swanky bachelor pad, I bought a brand new TV. Seriously, like, that day. She got the TV in the divorce, which was fine with me. I've always had an affinity for the latest and greatest; if it's shiny and new, sign me … Continue reading Craigslist is Rarely Worth the Hassle

The Chipmunks Sound Like Barry White

Last Friday, as soon as I got to work I realized that I had forgotten my phone at home. My reaction was completely reasonable under the circumstances. I flat-out panicked. I might add that "under the circumstances" doesn't refer to any particularly compelling need for a phone that day. There was no impending crisis, and … Continue reading The Chipmunks Sound Like Barry White

In Orbit Around Planet Freelance

Sooner or later, it was bound to happen. You can only put out feelers for so long without...well, without getting felt. Yesterday dawned like any other, as routine as I've become accustomed to these past six weeks. I got up around 8:00 - my body's internal alarm clock usually goes off around this time, give … Continue reading In Orbit Around Planet Freelance