A Multimedia Romp of Fun, Fantasy & WTF

I’ve written about many different subjects, so I listed everything by category. At the very top are my most recent posts on Game of Thrones and the NBA.

1. The Grammar Games (all chapters and side stories)
2. The Tao of Blogging — a collaborative book
3. Creativity, Music & Writing
4. Fake News
5. Sports
6. Family, Relationships, and Communication
7. Self Improvement
8. Economics & Politics
9. Education
10. Humor & Rants

GAME OF THRONES

5 reasons why Game of Thrones went out in a blaze of dragon fire glory.

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.

Is Game of Thrones a feminist show?

Screenwriting 101, as taught by Samuel Jackson

Who will sit on the iron throne?

THE NBA

I predicted the Warriors would be champs, the Raptors would win the East, the Celtics and Thunder wouldn’t be as good as people thought, Orlando would make the playoffs, and thought the Clippers had a shot at the playoffs. However, I was totally wrong about the Lakers, underestimated how much the Bucks would improve under Budenholzer, and stupidly bet against Gregg Popovich. (Note to self: never bet against Popovich.)

For NBA fans, the Christmas season officially started on July 6th

It was fun while it lasted…

Let’s Rank the Fans!

“I just want a fair chance, man”

Get ’em while they’re hot!

Who will make the “Jump?” Part 1

Oh, sweet NBA youngling, will thee maketh the “Jump?” Part 2

Who will make the “Jump?” Part 3

Is this the end of the NBA All-Star game? If not, can’t we just kill it?

Where legacy ends and myth begins

Sometimes, it’s better to be lucky than good.

How the Process became the Procedure: will the patient survive?

Understanding Trade Value

Destination: Hollywood!

NBA Surprises at the half way point

When will the NBA suspend James Harden?

“He flops on offense just like I flop on defense.”

Is this the real thing, or is it fantasy?

NBA Eastern Conference Predictions

NBA Western Conference Predictions

NBA Predictions for 2018–2019

1. The Grammar Games

Now, a publication so every article can be found easily:

The Grammar Games

2. The Tao of Blogging — a collaborative book

The Tao of Blogging is on sale now!!!

3. Creativity, Music & Writing

Music Articles and Song Parodies

It’s My Dime

You Give Hoops a Bad Name

“Lakers on a Prayer”

Top Ten Cowbell Songs

“Dreck for Shekels” (Dire Straits)

“Goodbye Sucker” (Supertramp)

On Writing

The only writing guide you’ll ever need

To write or not to write… that is the question

This is why I write. Or is this why I give up?

Writing Secret 23b: Are you reaching anyone?

Parodies about how to write on Medium

An ode to self-help

Will write for donuts

How to get a thousand little green hearts

How to write up to 600 times better than me

Welcome to Medium’s 12-step program

8 Simple Steps to Become a News Maker

The Lord of the Greens trilogy:

3 powerful secrets to write powerfully

33% more powerful writing secrets.

West Coast powerful writing secrets that blow away the East Coast!

The Medium handy user guides

A practical guide to writing on Medium

A practical guide to writing on Medium

A practical guide to writing on Medium, Part 3

The business side of being creative:

Discover the science of creativity

4. Fake News

Donald Trump converts to Buddhism

What’s next on Game of Thrones?

NSA investigates Medium

Snowden strikes at the Grammar Games!

Elon Musk would be shocked if he saw this…

5. Sports

NBA Hot Take 1–23–18

NBA Hot Take 1–14–18

NBA Hot Take 1–10–18

It’s always darkest before the dawn

NBA Deep Dive 12–10–17

NBA Hot Take 11–29–17

NBA Hot Take 11–13–17

NBA Playoffs Hot Take 5–13–18

Here’s why Cam Newton became my hero.

Sister, I’ve been an Angeleno since before you were born, savvy?

If you’re serious, start with Gallwey’s book.

6. Family, Relationships and Communication

Coming of Age

Sexism Against Women Is Very Easy To Explain

Sexism against women 2: the blind men see

When life imitates art

Don’t be a dick. Be a Dick with Class™

This is the crux of the problem — you are not a professional retoucher.

If men are so good at fixing things, why do they keep breaking women’s hearts?

If men are so good at fixing things… Part 2

If men are so good at fixing things… Part 3

One question: where is the communication?

Amy, in your own words: “In fact, my husband helps out way more than the average husband or father…

7. Self Improvement

A MOST UNLIKELY LIFE HACK…

3.14 Secrets to Life without Self-help Posts

RE: How to Avoid Being An Asshole Parent.
I know I’ve been guilty a few times. But overall, two lessons helped me survive the perils and pressures of parenthood.medium.com

You are the American Dream personified and here are a few reasons why (but you’re too humble to…

RE: You need to give yourself permission to be a human being.

8. Economics & Politics

Rockin’ American politics since 1979

The Economics of Death

Why is the economy stuck in a rut?

Talia, You’re Not Alone.

The Biggest Liar

What’s next on Game of Thrones?

These inexplicable “coincidences” may terrify you.

RE: What Paul Graham is Missing About Inequality
Thanks for a great article. You didn’t just edit Graham’s article, you completely rewrote it, plugging all the holes in…medium.com

This phrase is one of those business euphemisms used by oasis owners to explain their pricing…

I’ve enjoyed your writing and appreciate your outside the box thinking and you raise some more…

It’s not encouragement, Amy.

Have you seen the percentage of income that goes toward housing?

Sorry sweetie, you can’t spell SUCKZZZZ without USC.

I’m sorry, but this attitude is the reason this country got f*cked by George W Bush.

It’s sad to say, but we let those terrorists on the plane because we know their targets are on the…

You make a lot of great points, Holly.

Wil, you’re good hearted and trying to support feminism, but you’re also sort of being duped, which…

Nothing speaks more ill of the dead than their record while alive.

9. Education

Great stuff! I love the quote by Wimsatt.

Sadly, this shows how f*cked up our priorities are toward public education.

If you’re serious, start with Gallwey’s book.

10. Humor & Rants

An open letter to the open letters by self-help, life-hack and tech-bro haters

I rule, and you all suck, so stop f*cking whining

Talia, You’re Not Alone.

I take Ted Cruz as seriously as a heart attack.

The Kid in “The Giving Tree” is a Victim

You have a more subtle sense of humor than this guy.

I was going to write a thoughtful comment, but you’re right, it takes too much time and work.

Sarah, that was hilarious.

Funny stuff.

Sister, I’ve been an Angeleno since before you were born, savvy?

538.com uses tools that measure how much a performer dominates his peers and adjusts for rule…

Damn it! Why did Apple have to abandon floppy disk drives?

Sorry, you’re quoting a movie, not reporting history.

You make a lot of great points, Holly.

Wil, you’re good hearted and trying to support feminism, but you’re also sort of being duped, which…

Nothing speaks more ill of the dead than their record while alive.

Amy, in your own words: “In fact, my husband helps out way more than the average husband or father…

Have you seen the percentage of income that goes toward housing?

Brandon, the problem is Clinton was extremely critical of Obama in 2008.

People are fed up with wedge issues and identity politics.

Why, oh why didn’t you go to UCLA?

Sorry sweetie, you can’t spell SUCKZZZZ without USC.