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Encino Man and the History of Teenage Monsters
Exactly 30 years ago, a goofy movie about two teenagers finding a frozen caveman in their backyard became a sleeper hit. Encino Man was not particularly noteworthy — but it was part of a noteworthy tradition of depicting teenagers as monsters, aliens and weird outsiders. Click here.
Reflections on the River
Editing my mother's memoir was an emotional experience... and also an enlightening one. It's not every day you get a peek into your mother's life before she was your mother.
Bending Back Time
We all have those favorite books and stories we read in childhood which continue to inspire us. Here's the tale of mine... and how I had be wait 40 years to finish reading it!
When T.J.'s house catches fire, it's a tragedy not only for the his family but for Quinton as well.  This "mini read" is taken from My Summer (Under a Crescent Moon), Chapter 12: Ashes.
This is the story of my first (albeit unpublished) novel, a tale about a mysterious vandal, a parapsychologist, and about dark and sinister alter-egos. And it was based on a true story!
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Pride on the Big Screen
In celebration of Pride Month 2022, I'm offering up these recommendations for LGBTQAI+ movies that feature and uplift young people.
Stuart Bloom and the Plight of the Castaway Character
During its twelve years on the air, the characters on The Big Bang Theory went through many changes. But one character seemed to have a single purpose — Stuart Bloom as the perpetual loser. 
Mourning the Loss of the Cluttered Bookstore
I live in a small town and we just lost another of our small, cluttered, indie bookstores. The loss isn't just about the place, it's about the experience.​
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How Graphic Novels Made Me into a Sports Lover
​I had pretty much given up on sports novels — until I found sports graphic novels. Here's how the combination of art and a good story let me find a whole new genre to read. 
Tips for Editing a Memoir
Last year presented me with a brand new challenge: editing a memoir written by another author. Here's what I learned from the experience, and some tips for those doing the same.
The Promise of Luke Skywalker in a Floppy Hat
Before Star Wars was a cultural icon, a 10-year-old fanboy named Marsh Myers had to cling to some photographic crumbs and hope that there would be more to come from a galaxy far, far away...
The Coins in my Walls
As soon as I began renovating my house, I began finding old coins in the walls, behind baseboards or wedged in doorjambs. Was this coincidental... or something much older and stranger?
What's Your Role in Role-Playing Games
Decades after I last played, I ventured back into the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Here's why I fell in love with RPGs.
Mystery Science Theater 3000
For thousands, Mystery Science Theater 3000 is a masterpiece of absurdist humor. So why do some people fail to see the humor or even hate it for the attempt?
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