…and who are men to judge that? — Yelling. Slapping. Lying. Cheating. Chiseled abs. Fake boobs. Explosive climaxes. What two types of shows have all of these things in common? Here’s a hint: one of them is porn, and the other is reality TV. Women are often critical of men for their porn-watching habits (and they should be…

Here’s how I started my journey with weed and my thoughts on it so far — Like many of you, I grew up surrounded by people who used marijuana. I was taught it was taboo and off-limits, so I somehow managed to make it through both high school and art school without using it. And looking back at my life, I regret that choice now. I…

Would you return to a world as messed up as ours? — I keep seeing signs and hearing messages that Jesus is returning to Earth sometime soon. He’s welcome to come hang out, but what makes us think he even wants to come back? If you were dead for 2,000 years, would you travel back to the mortal civilization that ended you…

Some artists used their hit tracks (and even albums) to take clever shots at their counterparts. — Music hits the soul of a lot of people. It can carry powerful messages. It can change lives, and become anthems for a generation. So it’s no wonder that musicians have used their songs to call out other artists throughout time. Whether subtle or obvious, recording artists have not given…

Will she be the antihero that leaves writers in the cold? — Like many Gen Xers, I’m a fan of Drew Barrymore. She’s starred in some great sci-fi films including classics like E.T. and Donnie Darko. She’s starred alongside Adam Sandler in comedies The Wedding Singer and 50 First Dates, showing us she has comedic talents. …

Human subjects are not always essential to telling a story. — When you think of street photography, you probably imagine images of actual humans in urban settings. However, while people and their interactions are cornerstones of this photo genre, you can still achieve interesting results without any life at all in the frame. Some may argue that a street photo without…

I can’t believe some of the inquiries on this Q&A site are legitimate. Or are they? — Quora is a popular online forum where people can crowdsource answers to their burning questions. While there are many valid questions and responses, it also shines a light on how ridiculous people are. I get an email from Quora once or twice a day with a rundown of the most…

Letting your partner be vulnerable without fear may heal your relationship. — I’ll start by saying that yes, a lot of men are emotionally stunted. They don’t always know how to communicate constructively, even with their long-time partners, and sometimes they lash out in unhealthy ways. This is obviously not good. This article is not about feeling sorry for men, or letting…

Is technology leading a rebirth of how humans approach creativity? — We’re likely all familiar with the Renaissance period, which spanned more than two centuries in Europe till around the early 1600’s. …