When there’s nothing you can control about your life, that’s when it’s time to get a haircut. So it’s that time for me. I was in a Zoom meeting the other day and both of the other people in the meeting asked if I had gotten my hair cut. Nope…

The problem with being bored over a long period of time with your whole body is that at some point, you sign up for something that could become regrettable, just to break up the endless tundra of nothingness. This is where I’m at right now with the Minnesota Fringe. Deadline…

We need to talk about this word: Intentional. Count yourself lucky if it’s not haunting your days and the, uh, “narrative” of public life around you. “We need to be more *intentional* about creating inclusivity and transparency.” “He was known for his exceptional intentionality.” “How would you rate the intentionality…

It was a big night for local meetings of import last night. I had to decide between watching the planning commission and the school board candidate forum. …

If you are a writer or other sort of artist in any capacity, you’ve certainly come across this idea that other serious artist types who are not you are VERY serious and important, and that serious important-ness always comes from taking The Work very seriously, and dedicating every fiber of…

Maybe we should feel relieved that our local press will soft-pedal our crimes and sins should they ever get splashed across the headlines. Various outlets did it three times this week alone, which is kind of fun: A guy repeatedly sexually assaulted a minor, EVERY TIME HE WAS INTOXICATED. Wow…

I can’t say I’m surprised to learn that one of the new apartment complexes in downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin, will cost you between 900 bucks for a 400-square-foot studio (no parking) and $2,750. for an 1,156-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit with a balcony, river views and a parking stall. …

Listen — if you’re out there in the 10 below weather scooting around on a fat bike in a helmet and goggles and big gloves and whatever else — Good For You. Chances are you’re also a 30-something white man with certain visions of urban renewal which involve mansplaining a…

Last week I was out roller skating in a parking lot early in the morning when the guy in the big black truck arrived. The guy in the big black truck likes to park as far away as possible from other cars, and he likes to make a big deal…