Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Very Best Of My Very Bad Halloween Costumes

A brief remembrance of my top five horrible Halloween costumes. 1) ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER Age 7. My cape was an old white pillow case that had turned kind of yellow. It was tied tightly around my neck. My tunic … Continue reading

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WORD PORN

This story was originally written for a friend of mine who loves two things: words and mythology. By words, I mean he loves big words that make him feel smart at the expense of others. And by mythology, I mean … Continue reading

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May The Tweets Be With You

As an important writer (who was probably trying to avoid spending time writing) once wrote, “Write what you know.”  The internet tells me this quote is from Mark Twain.  According to the internet, everything ever uttered in the universe tripped … Continue reading

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Come Along, Scrimshaw

Please allow me to introduce myself.  My name is Joseph Scrimshaw.  I’m a comedian and writer born in the age when human beings were taught everything they know by the television box.  I would like to introduce you to my … Continue reading

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