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My New Addictions
I’m a comic book guy. Have been all my life. Yes, my tastes have changed as I’ve gotten (much) older, but I still love…
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Ring In the Past
Several months ago I realized I had no idea where to find my class ring. (Now keep in mind I’m thirty-five.) At first I…
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Harry Potter VS. Harry Potter
So as you may know, I’m a high school English teacher. I’m currently teaching an amazing class called Modern Fiction in which (mostly) seniors…
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On Turning 35
So about five years ago I stupidly made a joke when I was about to turn 30 that my life was half over. Not…
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The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man by Michael Chabon – A Book Review
I’ve often said that Michael Chabon is one of America’s preeminent contemporary authors, so when I heard he had a children’s picture book available,…
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