3 hours agoMember-only7 Signs Of A Highly Functional AdultThese traits determine whether you are actually going to succeed in life, relationships, and work. — My mid-30’s have become kind of a weird trip. For the first time in my life, I’m seeing a massive divide between a lot of my groups of friends. In a word, I’m seeing a massive shift that deals with my adult “have’s” and “have-not’s.” What’s strange is that the…Motivational7 min readMotivational7 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyPlease Don’t Fall For The “I Regret Quitting My Job” PropagandaIt’s time we call out this bullshit for what it is: a way to keep boots on our necks. — 2020 through 2022 started the Great Resignation — a movement that will probably go down in history as one of the biggest signs of America’s collapse. For those not in the know, the Great Resignation is a movement where people quit long-time jobs to get hired in better-paying places. Oh…Job Hunting5 min readJob Hunting5 min read
Published in Sexography·2 days agoMember-onlyI’m Beginning To Think That Lots Of Men Are Afraid Of WomenNow, hear me out, this is an argument you might want to hear. — Lately, I’ve been thinking about both good and bad men. Men who are bad to their wives and girlfriends have been in my mind quite a bit. Sometimes, they feel like a puzzle. I’ve been wondering why so many men are so terrified and upset about women being able to…Relationships6 min readRelationships6 min read
Published in The Tasteful Toast·3 days agoMember-onlyThat Time A Restaurant Tricked Me Into A Bogus ReviewOr, why my dad only visited one restaurant I ever critiqued. — Author’s Note: Written in loving memory of William Tepfenhart, who we buried this week, four years ago. I love you, dad. As many people know, I’ve been a professional restaurant critic for about 12 years. It’s one of the many services I do and it’s also a fun gig that…Restaurant Review7 min readRestaurant Review7 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyMiddle America’s Going To Relearn Life In The Non-Fiat EconomyIn a world where money is increasingly scarce, people will often learn to barter the old-fashioned way. — In a weird way, going from the underclass to the upper-middle class on my own gave me a lot of perspective that most people don’t have. I like to think that I often see things on both sides of the street, so to speak. On one hand, my highly controversial…Economics7 min readEconomics7 min read
Published in Sexography·4 days agoMember-onlyAlmost Every Married 35-Year-Old Has This Happen, And It’s Weird AFSo, have you gotten that message yet? — Getting older has been a trip, man. I just turned 35, and my mid-thirties are some of my favorite years so far. While my twenties were filled with chaos and open ends, my thirties have basically tied up most of the crazy things that happened. To a point, it feels…Relationships7 min readRelationships7 min read
5 days agoMember-onlyI’m Pretty Sure That Indeed Became The Worst Way To Get A JobAfter applying to dozens of different jobs, I can’t help but feel like something isn’t right here. — When I was in college, my career advisor would pull job openings for college kids off Indeed. He’d actually go so far as to mention the site by name, saying things like, “They have jobs that are very responsive. I like that about them.” Fast forward 15-ish years, and I…Freelancing6 min readFreelancing6 min read
Published in The Virago·6 days agoMember-only‘Texit’ Is Happening and It Will Kill PeopleDon’t mess with Texas doctors. Or do, if you don’t care about getting healthcare. — When I was young, my dad would talk about how great Texas was. He used to tell me that he was sad that I wouldn’t learn how to drive via a dune buggy on the farm and that I’ll never understand the beauty of Southern manners. Mom agreed wholeheartedly. Texas…Texas7 min readTexas7 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Mar 22Member-onlyA Conversation With An Ex-Coworker Made Me Realize We Were All VictimsYes, even my office bullies. — Working at a truly venomous place was both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, I worked directly underneath a major movie producer and a guy from The Wolf of Wall Street. On the other hand, I almost didn’t recover mentally. Fuck, if you’ve read my article on “Break…Abuse6 min readAbuse6 min read
Published in The Tasteful Toast·Mar 21Member-onlyDelivery Drivers Are Holding Food Hostage In Exchange For TipsA disturbing trend shows how bad things are getting. — The other day, I heard a food anecdote that made my jaw drop. Someone in my circles told me that they ordered DoorDash, only to have the dasher refuse to hand over their order until they paid a bigger tip. It wasn’t a matter of not finding the door, or…Food5 min readFood5 min read
