The Wild West
A photo from my ‘hood: Magnolia Park, Burbank, Calif. For more of my photographs, follow me on Instagram.
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Apartment: A Short Story
Illustration by Susannah Breslin
Nearly 30 years ago, I had my first short story published in an anthology. The story was “Apartment,” and it appeared in Chick Lit 2. Now, I’ve published the story online for the first time. This work of fiction features boobs, a dog, and a man who may be losing his mind. If you’re upset by adult themes, don’t read it.
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What I'm Dreaming (Groundhogs)
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We're All Very Happy to Be Here
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Chickens
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All My Friends Hate AI But I Think It's Fun
All my friends hate AI, but I enjoy it. It allows me to live alternate lives. Like this one, where I’m a cat painter.
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Books I Read in 2024: Sigrid Rides
I’m a longtime fan of Travis and Sigrid, a man and a cat who cycle together. So I was delighted to read Sigrid Rides, a memoir about their story. Travis shares his personal history and how his travels with Sigrid have changed his life. The story is sweet, moving, and reminds us all that hope lies around the next turn.
Books I Read in 2024: Victory Parade, I Hate Men, My Friend Dahmer, The Crying of Lot 49, Machines in the Head, Big Magic, The Valley, End of Active Service, An Honest Woman, The Money Shot, Atomic Habits, Finding Your Own North Star, Crazy Cock, Sigrid Rides, Your Money Or Your Life, The Big Sleep, Eventually Everything Connects, Smutcutter, Shine Shine Shine, A Serial Killer’s Daughter, Confessions of a Serial Killer
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I Get Email (You Will Die Soon Bitch)
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Mr. Tentacle Porn
In my latest Reverse Cowgirl newsletter, I interview “The King of Tentacle Porn.” I had a lot of fun doing this one. As someone who has seen pretty much every type of weird porn out there, I have to say this is some strange stuff. I didn’t link directly to his sites in the interview because they’re XXX, but you can find them if you know how to use Google. And don’t forget to hit the subscribe button at the bottom of my newsletter.
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Thank you, Travis and Sigrid
I’m a longtime fan of Travis and Sigrid, who, if you don’t know already, are a famous duo in London. Travis is a cyclist, Sigrid is an all-white, blue-eyed, deaf Norwegian Forest cat, and together they ride around the city, bringing joy and excitement to all they encounter, including quite a few celebrities over the years. Recently, Travis wrote a nice post about my memoir, Data Baby: My Life in a Psychological Experiment, on his Instagram feed, which was really kind. Make sure to follow Travis and Sigrid on Instagram and order their book, which I highly recommend: Sigrid Rides: The Story of an Extraordinary Friendship and An Adventure on Two Wheels.
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Life in L.A. (Monsters)
Monsters. Mannequins. Merry-go-rounds. Follow me on Instagram for more of my life in L.A. photographs.
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Life in LA
Rabbits, Malibu Canyon, and a dress made of books. Follow me on Instagram for more of my photographs.
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Sunset Boulevard at Night
Walking down Sunset Boulevard at night. Follow me on Instagram for more photos from my life in L.A.
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Spirit Animal
I have two of these, one white and one grey. They both have red eyes. One sits on my desk, and the other sits near my phone. Sometimes their tails catch my eye. For some, rats conjure up the idea of pestilence. To me, they’re a sort of familiar.
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The Horse
As seen in Burbank. A shot from my Instagram. Taken with my iPhone 11 Pro Max.
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Photojournalist Barbie
Did you know Mattel makes a photojournalist Barbie? You can buy her on Amazon for $12.
She comes with a lion cub, a camera, and a National Geographic. She’s dressed for the “field wearing brown pants, tan boots and a top detailed with a vest, insignia and pocket for a realistic touch.”
She has over 300 reviews and five stars. But there’s one catch. From the reviews: “Only thing that kept it from a 5-star review was that I expected the legs to bend but they do not. Straight arms straight legs.”
Must be hard to take those shots without bending your arms and legs, Barbie.
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10 Things
My latest Valleywood newsletter is hot off the presses, featuring “10 Things.” Those things include a handbag made out of a blowup doll, a cock that had a spiritual experience, and the adult industry’s hot mess approach to the coronavirus pandemic. Oh, and there’s a writing tip, too, from someone who’s been doing it long enough to know (me). Subscribe!
An excerpt:
4. This morning, I saw the famous wild parrots of Burbank. In total, I spotted maybe a dozen in two different areas. They are brilliant green and noisy as hell. They made me feel like anything was possible if I could figure out how to fly.
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5 Years Ago
Five years ago, I attended a storytelling conference at Yale University; visited the “China: Through the Looking Glass” exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; and stayed at The Algonquin Hotel, where I met Matlida, the cat who worked the front desk. I miss those adventures. Hopefully there’ll be more someday soon.
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