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The life lessons I’ve learned.

On Thursday, I turn 35.  (It’s not too late for you to buy me a present either.) It’s not really a milestone, except that I will no longer be in that vaunted 18-34 age demographic.  There’s nothing special you can … Continue reading

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A letter to my 17-year old self

This isn’t the first time I’ve written a letter to my younger self,  but after seeing the letter written by my friend (and awesome comedienne) Lauren Brown, I decided to do another one. Dear 17-year old Avitable, On Thursday, I’ll … Continue reading

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The Single Avitalife: Because you totally care about my dating life

On January 26th, 2010, my 33rd birthday, I moved out of the house I shared with my wife of 8 years and was single for the first time since I was 21.  I’ve had some interesting experiences exploring the dating … Continue reading

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Tools and Douchebags: Our Society is Doomed

My Friday night started off normal.  Normal for me, that is, which means I was walking around the mall with three girls and a baby, shopping for dresses that were suitable for Friday night downtown.  Well, shopping for the girls … Continue reading

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2011 Listgasm: The Top Ten Future Events of 2012 That Haven’t Happened Yet

For my final list of 2011, I thought I’d indulge in a little prognostication and whimsy. After all, I’ve written about movies, blog posts, Christmas gifts, and television shows, so what else is there to discuss? 2012 is going to … Continue reading

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2011 Listgasm: Best TV Shows of 2011

It takes talent to make a good movie that will engage you and entertain you for two hours. It takes genius to make a TV show that will engage and entertain you for twenty-two episodes. That being said, it was … Continue reading

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The Nine Worst Abbreviations and Slang Used Today in Texting, Twitter and Facebook

I understand.  You’re on Twitter and you have something so important to say, but you can’t get it into 140 characters.  Or you’re texting a friend and don’t have enough time to write full words before you crash into the … Continue reading

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My Interview with Kim Jong Il

Recluse, despot, and insane cinephile Kim Jong Il, leader of North Korea for over sixteen years, died on Saturday after complications from working too hard, according to reports from North Korea sources. Even though he was notoriously publicity-shy, I managed … Continue reading

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On bullying, homsexuality, and Jonah Mowry

Of course, this video makes no sense unless you’ve seen the original video, by Jonah Mowry, a young teen who is struggling with being gay and getting bullied at school: Or, if you want to see the two of them … Continue reading

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The Twelve Days of Christmas in 2011

On the first day of Christmas, The whole world sent to me A free Casey Anthony! On the second day of Christmas, The whole world sent to me Two dead despots, And a free Casey Anthony! On the third day … Continue reading

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