HAVING DEEP PHILOSOPHICAL DISCUSSIONS WITH MY HUSBAND.

A personal memoir recounting a special relationship with a beloved pet.

An article about the unique way my family spends Christmas

YoVille is a fun virtual world, similar to Webkinz, for teens and adults. I have played around in YoVille on Facebook for several months now, and recommend YoVille to other Facebook users.

A loosely autobiographical account of the life of Cal Roland, who at an early age decides that the only important philosophical question is whether to commit suicide or go on living. Cal's philosophy: "Most of life is either funny, insane or sad."

An exploration of the uncanny effects of cannibalism, sex, and tattoing upon postcolonialism generally, and Melville studies specifically.