<p>Originally published in 1950, Frank O’Connor’s “First Confession” uses humor and playfulness to tell the story of a young boy’s fears over going to give his first ever confession at Church. This wonderful story sharply exhibits O’Connor’s wit and shows real sympathy for Jackie, his seven-year-old protagonist.</p>

Originally published in 1950, Frank O’Connor’s “First Confession” uses humor and playfulness to tell the story of a young boy’s fears over going to give his first ever confession at Church. This wonderful story sharply exhibits O’Connor’s wit and shows real sympathy for Jackie, his seven-year-old protagonist.

First Confession

<div>A suggestion for how to handle the check at the end of a dinner with friends: hand it to the person next to you and say “This is outrageous! I wouldn’t pay it if I were you!”</div>
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A suggestion for how to handle the check at the end of a dinner with friends: hand it to the person next to you and say “This is outrageous! I wouldn’t pay it if I were you!”

Reggae Singers, Flat-Pickers and Groucho Marx

<p>For some, bundling is nothing more than combining phone, internet and cable plans into one low monthly rate. But for others, it’s a whole lot more fun than that.</p>

For some, bundling is nothing more than combining phone, internet and cable plans into one low monthly rate. But for others, it’s a whole lot more fun than that.

The Joys of Bundling and Royal Tenenbaum’s Prognosis for Recovery

<p>Opera, music, movies, and poetry dealing with Italian culture across continents and generations.</p>

Opera, music, movies, and poetry dealing with Italian culture across continents and generations.

From Mantua to Brooklyn, From Wiseguys to Penguins

<p>A retrospective of the unique and varied career of director George Miller, along with the story of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher’s battle against ISIS.</p>

A retrospective of the unique and varied career of director George Miller, along with the story of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher’s battle against ISIS.

Return to Thunderdome

<p>How far can one lower their own standards before they’ve gone too low? It seems there truly is no limit.</p>

How far can one lower their own standards before they’ve gone too low? It seems there truly is no limit.

The Art of Lowering One’s Standards

<p>A brand-new interview with Old West expert Jim Dunham exploring the life of government scout and notorious hired gun Tom Horn, who used his fluency in the difficult Apache language to help capture Geronimo and was played by Steve McQueen in one of his last film roles.</p>

A brand-new interview with Old West expert Jim Dunham exploring the life of government scout and notorious hired gun Tom Horn, who used his fluency in the difficult Apache language to help capture Geronimo and was played by Steve McQueen in one of his last film roles.

The Life and Times of Tom Horn

<div>Richard Yates’ short story, which captures one third grade teacher’s ability to make the classroom feel decidedly like a dungeon.<b><u><br />
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Richard Yates’ short story, which captures one third grade teacher’s ability to make the classroom feel decidedly like a dungeon.

Richard Yates’ short story, which captures one third grade teacher’s ability to make the classroom feel decidedly like a dungeon.<b><br>
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More Fun With a Stranger

<p>A theory about the invention of work and the office, and a tale of two Henry’s: Henry V and Henry Hill.</p>

A theory about the invention of work and the office, and a tale of two Henry’s: Henry V and Henry Hill.

The Origins of Office Life

<p>Thespian, O Thespian! Glenn Close and Jon Lovitz show us their undying devotion for their one true love — acting! And the make-believe continues with young Olivia and her imaginary friend Charlie Ravioli, who is always too busy working to actually play with her.</p>

Thespian, O Thespian! Glenn Close and Jon Lovitz show us their undying devotion for their one true love — acting! And the make-believe continues with young Olivia and her imaginary friend Charlie Ravioli, who is always too busy working to actually play with her.

Master Thespians and Imaginary Playmates

<p>Jimmy Rogers and the Carter Family take us on a tour of some of country music’s early pioneers. Plus, the Fanny Farmer Cookbook and a General Motors ad from the 2008 recession: Take this car…please.</p>

Jimmy Rogers and the Carter Family take us on a tour of some of country music’s early pioneers. Plus, the Fanny Farmer Cookbook and a General Motors ad from the 2008 recession: Take this car…please.

Early Pioneers of Country Music

An eclectic blend of short stories, music, and comedy to bring you comfort as the world grows coarser, angrier, and louder.

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