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Curious why I fainted at the vet? You're in the right place. Also here: my research on American bungalows, Millennials' disinterest in religion, and the backstory of the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Weird History of the Pledge of Allegiance

The patriotic promise may reflect more about America’s fears at certain moments in history than a stable, verbal vow of duty to one’s country.
Talking Points Memo and The Synapse, September 2015

Dudes I Dated

A list of guys I once went out with.
Life Hack, May 2015

5 Reasons Millennials Are No Longer Religious

Why don't Millennials (and many others) feel the need to attend church as their parents and grandparents did?
AlterNet, October 2014

Our Long National Love Affair with the American Bungalow

Why is Hollywood (and much of America) so taken with bungalows?
The Week, July 2014

Why the Kentucky Derby Made Me Stop Eating Meat

Money, prestige, and a wreath: unacceptable reasons to whip, overrun, severely maim, and kill animals.
Human Parts, May 2014

4 People Who Were Buried Alive (and How They Got Out)

In the days before medical equipment could determine when someone had passed from this world to the next, many people feared being buried alive.
Mental Floss, February 2014

Stand-Up Comedians I've Seen Live

To remind my future self I was once (kinda) cool.
Personal blog, June 2015

Indiana Jones Smells Good: My First Date

I recall nothing about the film, just the scent of his cologne.
Personal blog, March 2015

My Husband, Dean of Comedy

When he’s not making decisions that affect others’ lives, my husband is silly.
Personal blog, February 2015

I Fainted at the Vet

Six months to live… Shortly after hearing these words from the veterinarian, the black pool opened up.
Personal blog, July 2014