A Technician’s Account of September 11th in Midtown Manhattan
A firsthand memory of watching the towers fall from a Midtown office, staying behind to get executives operational, and the toll that day left behind.
Why I Was Fine With Spain Beating Argentina After Watching Fans Disrespect England’s Flag
A non soccer fan on why Argentina’s flag stomping incident after the World Cup semifinal changed who he was rooting for in the final.
Shane Gillis Proved Cancel Culture Doesn’t Always Win
Shane Gillis got dropped by SNL over manufactured outrage, then came back to host the show. A look at why his comeback matters.
Interview with the Vampire Season 3 Ruins Marius and it is terrible!
A longtime fan breaks down why season three of Interview with the Vampire misses the mark on Marius and Akasha, and why the changes go too far.
Man Who Killed Tokyo Livestreamer Faces Sentencing After Years-Long Financial Dispute
A Tokyo court is set to rule on the sentencing of a man who killed a livestreamer following a prolonged financial dispute that included a lawsuit, a missing persons report, and years of unpaid debt.
Surviving Tokyo After Dark: The Bar Scams You Need to Avoid
A practical guide to the most common nightlife scams in Tokyo and Osaka, from street touts to drink spiking, and how to protect yourself while still enjoying a night out.
A Wholesome Moment With a Stranger’s Kid
At the Arte Museum exhibit, a little girl came over to me while I was sitting on the floor and tried to climb onto my […]
Stuck on the Train when you have to use the bathroom
An hour stuck on the subway with nowhere to go and a full bladder. Just another New York commute.