These nonfiction pieces were largely inspired by Howard Jacobsen's book Whatever It Is, I Don't Like It. That title is the most inapt one I've ever encountered: Jacobsen is far from a pessimist; he's not even particularly cantankerous. In fact, this review line says it best: "...Jacobson writes with all the thunder and joy of a man possessed."
For a few years I tried to mimic his wit and insight. This, and other experiments in form, is the result.
This title is available as an ebook. At the moment, it's back in the production department to make it compatible with the latest e-reader features. Read selections below.
Chemicals! (The Musical)
CHARACTERS
MITCH TYRANNICAL, CEO MegaPetroLith Corp., a giant conglomerate of consumer goods brands. A 46-year-old, handsome megalomaniac with slicked-back hair, square jaw, Cheney-esque sneer, in a dark three-piece suit. A cloud of thick white smoke encircles his head, though no cigar is seen.
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The Night of the Skunk
What happens when Native American folklore comes up against the Texas State Reading Standards. Or how working in educational publishing can be wearying.
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The Fascinating Face
The face is a fascinating thing. Through evolutionary necessity, humans have evolved a complex system for conveying emotions using the blunt instrument that is the face.
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