i think he poorly phrased what he meant, which is that his son’s 20 years on earth shouldn’t be judged entirely based on his actions during those 20 minutes. i don’t think he meant “action” as vernacular for “sex.”

by that measure, being black is political...

because it’s not true. she was the only photographer the publication had in that area. so he said, send your photographer, i’m selling another car — not, send teresa.

what trial? he’s been convicted and has exhausted all his appeals. the only way to get him out is to find new evidence. creating publicity is a great way to get people to come out of the woodwork.

my mom was the same way. one day, when i was 10 or 11, she slapped me for some stupid reason. i was bigger than her now and i told her, "this was the last time. do that again and i'll beat the shit out of you."

my mom is in her early 60s and what you write about babyboomers only caring about their own needs rings so true to me. we're not estranged — our relationship is as good as it's ever been and she's very kind and generous with my family. but talking to her is like stepping into her stream of consciousness. she doesn't…