The Disconnect Between “Happiness” and “More”
Ours is a culture that celebrates having more. More clothes, more rooms, more closet space, more cars, more gadgets, more stuff, more… But does it make us happier?
A Thrilling Hour in the Co-Host Chair on Pivot
The invitation came out of the blue in a private message on Twitter: "Hey, want to guest host Pivot for one episode?" It was from Kara Swisher. After I shit a brick, I experienced a rapid succession of the following…
It’s a Great Time to Revisit Michelle Wolf’s ‘Joke Show’
In light of what just went down in Texas, it's the comedy special you need right now.
The September 2021 Playlist: So ’80s
Songs that conjure up the days of 8-eyelet Doc Martens, rolled-up Levi's, two pierced ears and an aspiration to live like Jamie Gertz in Less Than Zero.
No Time To Die – The Final Trailer
Daniel Craig's final turn as James Bond opens in U.S. theaters on October 8th. I'll be there on opening day, even if I have to wear a Hazmat suit.
Catching Up With Jane Lynch
As a bit of performative therapy during the pandemic, I’d taken to shaving live on Twitter every morning. The ritual collected an audience that continues to surprise me. One of the people in that audience - unbeknownst to me -…
A Little Redemption in an Otherwise Strange Moment with Levi’s
Levi-Strauss has bummed me out over the last few years, catering to short-term trends while abandoning decades-long customers like me. But some selections from their Vintage Clothing collection have given me a little hope.
The August 2021 Playlist: Send in the Clowns
There's a reason there are so many songs about heartbreak and love unrequited: they're universal feelings. Anyone with a soul who has dared to be vulnerable has been there.
The Value of Good Shoes Over Time
When it comes to good shoes that last for the long haul, I've learned that it doesn't pay to play it cheap.
The Proportions of Shirt Collar, Tie and Lapel Widths
The proportions of the shirt collar, tie, and lapel converge at an often overlooked and poorly executed intersection of men’s dress. There’s usually a crash of widths, where we see the mismatch of a skinny shirt collar, a wide Windsor knot on a slim tie, and a medium-width jacket lapel, or some similar disconnect.