Shawn CootsMy neighbor, the Dark Lord of the SithOn a sticky summer morning, I finished the remainder of a cinnamon raisin bagel, then stepped outside to check the mail. There was a large…May 6, 2016May 6, 2016
Shawn CootsThe best goddamned mall fight I’ve ever seenAs we are plagued once again by the holiday shopping nightmare, our malls have begun their descent into the hellish chaos that capitalism…Dec 6, 2015Dec 6, 2015
Shawn CootsSecrets with StrangersI met Kirk Kiefer through an old friend of mine, quickly bonding over a mutual love of Batman comics. As it turned out, Kirk was also a…Nov 20, 2015Nov 20, 2015
Shawn CootsThe Beginning of ANTI-VILLAINIn early 2009, Matt Goodlett, Chris Humphreys and I decided that we wanted to start a new media collective. Apartment 2 as a brand identity…Nov 20, 2015Nov 20, 2015
Shawn CootsThe Sad Bastard BrothersIf I were to pick one accomplishment in my life that I’m most proud of, it would be Hibernation Season. I don’t listen to it often, but…Nov 20, 2015Nov 20, 2015
Shawn CootsFearless FreelancingFor far too many years, I juggled two different jobs. By day I was a web designer while my evenings were spent working various retail jobs…Oct 15, 2015Oct 15, 2015
Shawn CootsTo the Last DropEvery red light is an invitation for voyeurs and habitual rear-view-peepers. I myself have witnessed many amazing, disturbing, and often…Jan 4, 20151Jan 4, 20151