The three best presidential speechwriters of the modern era
Now, people have differing opinions about the outcome of the election (I think I’ve made it apparent which side I fall on), but I think we can all agree that …
Your legit nonpartisan guide for voting in person tomorrow
Is anyone else ready for this election to be over? I’m sure it’s just me. We’re almost there, though — Election Day is tomorrow, and while that’s certainly not the …
Impeded. (In which I cast doubt on my own ability to use words)
At the risk of flattering myself: From reading my writing, you’d have no way of knowing how hard it is for me to talk. It’s not hard for me to …
INAPPROPRIATE.
Kraft no longer wants you to send noods. Early this month, in celebration of National Noodle Day (which is, apparently, a thing), Kraft encouraged comfort-food enthusiasts to send each other …
Dear Baby Creatives: You’re worth more than Exposure.
Dear Baby Creatives, When you’re just starting out, you might be tempted to take any job that comes at you, even if it’s for little to no pay, just to …
Happy Blogthday to Me
One year ago, I thought, like, “Hey, I know what i’m talking about, and I have stuff to say, and people want to hear it.” And then I thought, “Okay, …
The Momentous Writings of the Notorious RBG
This week, we lost a part of jurisprudential history, a defender of human rights, a trailblazer for women, and, more importantly, a strong and brilliant woman. Ruth Bader Ginsburg has …
Happy Labor Day! Please safely enjoy your safe holiday safely.
Happy Labor Day! Today is a day to honor the laborers and labor movements that have contributed to the growth and success of our country. If you’re a person who …
On mastery
I’m not jealous of mastery. Okay, I am a little bit. (Who wouldn’t be?) But I’m more impressed with it. And fascinated. I love watching people who are masters at …
How to get infographics right when it really, really matters
So here’s the deal: World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said they “hope to finish this pandemic [in] less than two years,” which seems to me to be …