Personal Shit

The Subtle Joy Of Having A Nemesis

I have constructed a roster of NPCs to turn my dull, everyday existence into a marginally less dull game!

Apr 11 •

Charlie Connell

The Mormon Church Forced Me To Wear Dresses To Dances – And I Still Get Panic Attacks From It

Sitting in the audience at a recent Elliot Page event, 35 years later, I can hear my mom scolding me to keep my knees together.

Apr 8

I Have a Favorite Fork and Other Ways I Disassociate

How all the things I've stolen throughout my career as a server are helping me find comfort in these apocalyptic times.

Mar 31

What It Was Like Working At Women's Magazines In the '80s

I don't remember much, but I do remember not being allowed to write the words "Pregnant”, “Breast” or “Sex.”

Mar 28

This One's On Me: I Have Seen Some Shit

There's a reason bartenders develop a 1,000 yard stare and remain calm in a tornado of chaos — they've seen everything imaginable

Mar 19 •

Jesse James Madre

Could I Actually Love My Grief?

Even thinking the thought breaks my brain, but it appears to be true

Feb 5 •

Charlie Connell

This One's On Me

This bartender's perspective on all of us patrons is the first installment in a new recurring AJPT column, so of course Jane wants your feedback on it…

Jan 30

Worst Mom in the World: Corynne vs. Jane Edition

You can vote on who wins in the comments section. Or nominate yourself!

Jan 28 •

Corynne Steindler Cirilli

My Fountain Of Youth Can Be Found In A Mosh Pit

Late nights at punk shows were not how I expected to spend my forties...

Jan 17 •

Charlie Connell

My Wife and I Sleep in Separate Beds

Statistics say that up to a third of married couples do this, but you rarely hear anybody talk about it.

Dec 8, 2024 •

Charlie Connell

My Chauvinist Past

Someone should have slapped me every time I said "I don't like chick singers." [Not enough punishment, Charlie. -Jane]

Dec 3, 2024 •

Charlie Connell

I Wince Every Time I Get Called Girl Dad

A man raising a daughter isn’t an ordeal, it is a privilege.

Dec 1, 2024

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