Soapbox, Yet Again

Continuing the Emersonian takeover at the Dig, here's my piece for this week, originally written (in much expanded form) for Column Writing last fall: I'm OK, You're Country.

Jacqueline Houton in the Phoenix and Bitch

Jacqueline Houton had two pieces publsihed recently, a piece in the Phoenix on "Sources of Inspiration" inspired by Megan Marshall's class and a piece on cosmetics companies in Bitch.

Thanks to Jacqueline and Vernacular, the Emerson MFA and MA website, for pointing us to these pieces.

Literally Hilarious

You're right Justine--but I think they're starting to catch on. My Soapbox that was published in last week's Dig (Sept. 3 to Sept. 10) never got posted online. So if anyone is dying to read a (I think) quite hilarious rant about the ills of speaking ill, pick up a copy and read "Lessons in Speaking Good: A Back-to-School Special."

p.s. It is actually now online. I guess sufficient whining can get you pretty much anything.

The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

The Good: A photograph of mine is published in the newest issue of Everywhere.

The Bad: There will be no more issues of Everywhere.

The Ugly: A longer piece of mine on Texas BBQ was slated to be published in the now never forthcoming Issue 5 of Everywhere.

Such is the nature of the magazine industry.

Weekly Dig, Soapbox

Llalan is absolutely correct... The Dig is just crazy for Emerson kids. Check out my children-hating column in this week's Soapbox: http://www.weeklydig.com/news-opinions/soapbox/200808/28th-amendment-ratify-now

Ask A Poet

I am solving problems through poetry at TheSmartSet.com. Here's my first column:
http://www.thesmartset.com/article/article07290802.aspx

A Snarkful Takeover

Emerson students are almost ready for their total and complete takeover of The Weekly Dig. You Know Who got another beer gig in a column that should have been titled "Be Sure to Chew Your Beer," but wasn't. She also has a standing offer for good beer and good beery food from the amazing chef, but will be ethical and all that crap and at least *try* to pay when she visits The Publick House next. Also, check out the Soapbox! Who would've guessed...?