I will not let my sales figures dictate what I say on the blog, because the blog is what I want to say.

I do think people of good will can have different opinions but still be coming not from a place of malice.

Part of what makes us human is what we mean to other people, and what people mean to us.

My marriage had its ups and downs like anyone's, but when it came down to it, I knew it was solid. I miss that sort of security, and that sort of connection with someone.

I failed angst in high school. They let me graduate anyway.

Being poor is people wondering why you didn't leave.

I grew up in southern California in the 80s. Yes, I am a walking cliche.