I’m Available to Edit the New Yorker

by Richard Weems

Originally published on May 1, 1999

Now that Tina Brown’s out of the picture, Richard K. Weems finally gets his chance to edit one of America’s oldest literary magazines.

On The Nest

by Carey Dean Potash

Originally published on May 1, 1999

As the birth of their first child rapidly approaches, Carey takes a moment to share this sacred event – and his wife’s insatiable thirst – with total strangers.

Playing with the System Next Door

by Daryl Lease

Originally published on May 1, 1999

Scientists have found another solar system. Now Daryl tries to tidy up a bit before the “neighbors” drop by.

Death and the Family

by Jill Hill

Originally published on May 1, 1999

Tits-up, passed-on, or just plain dead, Jill Hill explores our fascination with all things morbid and edible at funerals.

The Unremarkable Suspects

by Daryl Lease

Originally published on March 1, 1999

Taking aim at “The Unremarkable Suspects,” Daryl Lease decides that if the current pool of candidates is the best this nation has to offer, he’d rather watch cartoons…

Apocalypso non Troppo

by Daryl Lease

Originally published on February 1, 1999

Daryl Lease finds Jerry Falwell and the Anti-Christ linked together again. Coincidence?

World Records

by Daryl Lease

Originally published on October 1, 1998

Daryl Lease, recently recognized by Yahoo Internet Life for his political writing, examines the strange world of World Records and the politicians trying to get their names in the record books.

Space Trip

by Daryl Lease

Originally published on September 1, 1998

Daryl Lease looks to the stars and sees Mankind’s immortality in clumps of matted hair.

Work Clothes

by Daryl Lease

Originally published on August 1, 1998

Daryl Lease examines the attire we wear to work and asks: Is this the message we want to send?

Father’s Day – Almost

by Daryl Lease

Originally published on July 1, 1998

Daryl Lease speaks with his unborn daughter in a language only they can understand.