Recent fun
February 24th, 2010 § Leave a Comment
I’ve popped up in Yale media a couple times over the last week—and for new ventures. Until last week, my adoring public only heard from me through my writing, and occasionally my photos. Now I’m all over the place. Sort of.
Last week my friend Catherine interviewed me while we watched the Olympics. I raved about how awesome the games are, and she turned parts of the interview into much of the first four minutes of her Saturday episode of WYBC News, her show on the Yale radio station. The episode was devoted to Yalies’ experiences of the Olympics, and I believe my prominent placement at the top of the show makes me her hype man—or something like that; I don’t know radio lingo. You can download the show here. (If that link stops working at some point, I have the audio file and will happily email it out.)
Also last week, another friend, Jinjin, invited me to pitch her some ideas to turn into one of her weekly comics in the Yale Daily News. I sent four scripts her way, and she drew one of them into today’s installment of her series Space-Bathtub Dreams (the second one on that page).
I’ll also use this motley post to link again to Raf’s blog, and to an appearance of mine there, in which Raf quoted me making wise. And, before I go, let me also recommend his most recent work, a book-length post that’s sobering, humorous, and thoughtful. Full disclosure: I helped him edit it.
Good times. Now, or eventually, back to writing.
I could not be more proud
February 11th, 2010 § Leave a Comment
Than I am to promote two of my best friends, and two phenomenal pieces of writing.
David wrote this great article, one of the most fun and awesome articles I’ve ever read—without limiting the field to articles by friends, articles in college papers, or even sports articles. The one assist he was given was a great story to cover. But anyone could have covered the story; he told it masterfully. For those not yet racing to read the piece, here’s a brief excerpt that shows how graceful and fun David’s narrative is:
Indeed, the commentators from WIP 610, the sponsor of Wing Bowl, decried his audacity. If he puked, he would lose everything — his breakfast (oatmeal, downed circa 3 a.m.), his crown and the Ford F150 that he had all but secured.
But at an event that embodies the seven deadly sins, pride lurks dangerously in the wings. And Squibb, who got his start in competitive eating after a bet with a friend, was on the precipice of history.
And Raf has entered the blogosphere, writing deep thoughts, brief remarks, jokes, and about his experience undergoing chemotherapy. If you’re looking for new blogs to follow, this should make your list.
I love these guys, and I love their writing. I am very proud of them.
