50 Shades of Gentle
It’s a tale as old as time, passed down from men to boys. “Nice guys finish last.” The popularity of “50 Shades of Grey” has complicated...
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May 23, 20182 min
Am I a Real Person?
DO I even exist? Lately people have been uncertain if I am a person. It all started last Tuesday when my friend wanted me to review her...
May 3, 20181 min
I Indulged My Friend's Tickling Fetish...
“I have a bunch of weapons if you want to use them,” Ryan said, reaching inside the black drawstring bag. He pulled out a hairbrush....
Apr 16, 20183 min
Denial Doesn't Work in Art
In my last post I stated boldly that I wanted to kiss someone and I didn’t care who it was. I also brought up deli meat and confessed to...
Feb 22, 20182 min
People Are Complex (So Are You)
Five attractive female butts are staring at me from my computer screen. I’m looking at the photos we’re going to use to rebrand this very...
Feb 11, 20183 min
Why You Should Quit Your On-Again Off-Again Relationship
For years, I’ve watched shows with roller coaster relationships of on-again, off-again couples. Ross and Rachel, Carrie and Big, Robin...
Feb 5, 20183 min
It's Not About How Many Followers You Have on Instagram, Your Art Still Matters
If I hear the word “Platform” one more fucking time, I’m going to punch someone in the face. Seriously, I am. If one more person values...
Feb 4, 20184 min
Hate Valentine's Day? This Is For You...
It’s February. The magic of Christmas is over and the dreariness of January is lingering in our minds. The weather is nice this year so...
Jan 23, 20183 min
What the Opposite Sex Wishes You Knew...
Surprise! People can’t read minds. It’s one of the most common reasons why relationships fail. We expect our partner to just know what we...
Jan 14, 20183 min
The Eagle Has Landed
Despite my current status of affairs, I wasn’t always celibate. In fact, there was a point in my life when I was having lots of sex....
Dec 20, 20172 min
27 Feels Like Being 17 Again
I’m furiously running down the street, backpack in hand, with only two minutes to spare. I’m late. To pickup Molly, the four-year-old...
Nov 30, 20173 min
What to Do When You're In The Middle of Failing
Failure. It’s a buzzword on the lips of successful millionaires and personal development gurus alike. “Fail beautifully,” they’ll tell...
Nov 12, 20174 min
Remembering Faigy Mayer
I prefer to grieve alone. On balconies on the 27th floor or in the middle of empty parking lots. In stairwells and forgotten corners of...
Oct 16, 20173 min
Why Ghosting Someone is Unacceptable
l'll admit it, I’ve done it. I’m not proud of it, and even though I was much younger and dumber than I am now, I can’t change the fact...
Sep 8, 20174 min
Are You a Feminist?
Hi, I’m Olive and I’m a feminist. Most people have some sort of reaction to hearing this. It’s either “Yeah, girl! Me too!” or some...
Mar 4, 20143 min
I'm 27 and I Have a Bunk Bed
I’m five months away from my high school reunion. It’s time for me to impress all the men who didn’t date me, the girls who picked on me,...
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