"People who read are not too lazy to flip on the television," writes Annie Dillard, "they prefer books." Read her brief but compelling defense of the written word at www.the-humble-essayist.com.

We take off the month of December, but will be back with a new feature on January 9, 2026.

more photos from Seersucker Live's Birthday Episode -- could not have asked for a funnier, smarter, kinder group of people to spend it with

gonna go on the record saying more competitions should let you hold a giant check at the end so you can feel like you won the lottery

Can't wait to host a SOLD OUT SHOW with this hilarious and brilliant lineup next week, including @michaelianblack.bsky.social!

Dear Scammer On My Linkedin:
Good try, but you might have better luck on someone who is actually "shaping industries" and not just, like, drinking chamomile tea while she ponders Miranda July

So excited to be a part of this! deadline.com/2025/04/nrdc...

Dear schools: THIS HAS GONE TOO FAR